Expose the Celtics into a letter brother potential next home! Team Notes: Tatum's solo swap may be the only viable solution

On May 31, Beijing time, ESPN's Weinhorst mentioned in the latest program: "If Brother Alphabet has the trade dominance, he may choose to join the Eastern team." Wenhorst then named the Celtics and Knicks as top potential next home.

Is it a realistic possibility for the Celtics to bring in Brother Alphabet? Celtics reporter Fausberg takes stock of the topic.

How might such a transaction work?

"If you're just talking about a one-on-one trade, the Celtics will only be able to trade Tatum for Antetokounmpo next season under the salary match rules — the two will have exactly the same salary next season," Fausberg said, "and that's the only option that works." As a team in the second tier, the Celtics can't take on more salaries and can't complete the deal through a package contract. Therefore, this is the only legal way for them to trade as a second-tier team. ”

"On the other hand, if they want to get out of the second line, or do it through a three-way, four-way, or even five-way deal — I don't know, it's going to get very complicated. Technically, it's possible for them to close the deal...... But Jaylen Brown will likely need to be included in the trade, both to match the salary and to give the Bucks a core around which to rebuild. On the face of it, I don't like that, and I know the fans will be upset to hear me say that. ”

Why did Celtic make this deal?

"Because this is Giannis," Forsberg said, "he's a former MVP and he's still in his prime." He finished third in the MVP vote this season and will be the team's winner when he joins. ”

Why are the Bucks willing to trade?

"The Bucks' championship window may be closed, and they need to evaluate how to get the best trade returns," Forsberg said, "such as the combination of young players and draft picks." But that would be strange because Antetokounmpo has long been the face of the team, and they have to face the difficult question of 'how to start a rebuild'. ”

One thing is for sure, if Antetokounmpo is put on the shelf, a large number of teams in the league will make an offer, and the Green Army's offer may not be the most attractive. After all, both Tatum and Brown are injured and will receive extended treatment in the offseason, especially Tatum, who is likely to be reimbursed next season.