The Celtics are pretty restricted in how they can acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo because they’re above the second luxury tax apron. NBA rules prohibit them from aggregating salaries in a trade for a player with a larger salary. They also prevent the Celtics from taking in more salary than the salary that they’re giving out in any trade.

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant may not be made available on the trade market until Giannis Antetokounmpo decides on his future with the Milwaukee Bucks, according to NBA insider <a href=" Stein.