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NBA·PREVIEW·June 23, 2026 11:20 AM ET

Bucks press Celtics on Hugo Gonzalez as NBA Draft night arrives

Milwaukee wants the Celtics wing; Boston says no.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 231 min read
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NBA Draft Day is here and I've teamed up with @JakeLFischer for today's first of two around-the-league spins to help you

What happened: On NBA Draft day, the Milwaukee Bucks have asked the Boston Celtics about young wing Hugo Gonzalez, while Boston prefers to hold onto him. Marc Stein and Jake Fischer ran through the latest trade, draft, free agency and coaching-carousel chatter heading into the first round.

Why it matters: With the first round tipping off Tuesday night, draft-day conversations frequently reshape rosters before a single pick is announced. Boston's reluctance to part with Gonzalez points to how highly it values its younger pieces in an active market.

What to watch: Watch whether Milwaukee escalates its pursuit as the board moves, and how the wider trade market shifts once the first round begins at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN.

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