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NBA Trade Rumors: Houston Rockets Eyeing Giannis Antetokounmpo

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The Houston Rockets have emerged as a potential destination for NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to recent reports. This surprising development has sparked speculation and intrigue within the league.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

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A Tweet read,

Teams are monitoring the Houston Rockets as a potential destination for Giannis Antetokounmpo, per @TheSteinLine

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“This has been interpreted in some corners of the league, as noted in a recent Sunday notebook, as a strategy designed to give the Rockets more time to see if dream trade target Kevin Durant were to become available down the road … no matter how adamant Phoenix has remained about its desire to keep Durant in the desert. The following expansion of the conversation was inevitable given the various combinations of rising prospects and draft picks that the Rockets can assemble in theoretical trade offers, but similar whispers have begun to percolate among rival teams monitoring a potential down-the-road Houston pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo.””

https://Twitter.com/TheDunkCentral/status/1858257782044074260

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Rockets’ Dream Trade Target

According to Marc Stein, the Rockets’ dream trade target has long been Kevin Durant. However, the Phoenix Suns have been adamant about their desire to keep Durant, making a trade for him unlikely. As a result, rival teams are now considering the possibility of the Rockets pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo in the future.

Rockets’ Trade Assets

The Rockets have a wealth of young prospects and draft picks that make them an attractive trade partner for teams looking to rebuild. Players like Jalen Green, Alperen Şengün, Jabari Smith Jr., and Amen Thompson have shown significant potential, and the Rockets’ collection of draft picks adds to their trade value.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’ Situation with the Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee Bucks have had a disappointing start to the season, currently holding a 4-9 record. Despite Giannis’ continued excellence on the court, the team’s struggles have led to speculation about his future with the franchise. Antetokounmpo, who will turn 30 next month, is in the midst of his 12th NBA season, all with the Bucks.

 

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