India, June 3 -- The race for Giannis Antetokounmpo may be getting more crowded. While the Miami Heat have long been viewed as the frontrunner should the Milwaukee Bucks decide to move their superstar, new reports suggest the Boston Celtics are emerging as a legitimate threat in the sweepstakes.

Boston has quietly become one of the most intriguing destinations linked to Antetokounmpo. According to The Athletic, there are indications that the two-time MVP is 'very intrigued' by the possibility of joining the Celtics, a team many around the NBA view as deeper and more championship-ready than several other rumored suitors.

The appeal is easy to understand. Boston remains one of the Eastern Conference's strongest rosters and would allow Ant...