What happened: Boston is deciding whether to pursue Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo, a move that would likely cost Jaylen Brown after the Celtics' first-round exit. Front office leaders are expected to give Jayson Tatum a courtesy call on any deal involving his longtime co-star, though the final call rests with president of basketball operations Brad Stevens. Milwaukee is reportedly aiming to resolve Antetokounmpo's future ahead of Tuesday's draft.

Why it matters: The choice defines Boston's offseason: keep the Tatum-Brown tandem that won it all in 2024, or gamble on a new superstar pairing to chase the same Giannis-to-Boston framework that has dominated trade chatter. With Al Horford, Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis no longer on the roster, the front office must decide if a Tatum-Antetokounmpo core matches up better against the champion Knicks than the status quo.

What to watch: Watch whether Milwaukee finalizes an Antetokounmpo deal before Tuesday's draft, with Miami also viewed as a strong suitor. Any Celtics offer would hinge on whether Boston is willing to part with Brown to land him.