{"id":104922,"date":"2024-11-04T08:24:07","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T13:24:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=104922"},"modified":"2024-11-04T08:24:07","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T13:24:07","slug":"nba-rumors-rockets-eye-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/11\/04\/nba-rumors-rockets-eye-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Rumors: Rockets May Target Two-Time MVP In Trade"},"content":{"rendered":"

When the Houston Rockets changed course, signing Alperen Sengun<\/a> and Jalen Green<\/a> to rich contract extensions rather than freeing upwards of $40 million in cap space<\/a> next offseason, the thought was that they had bowed out of a potential superstar sweepstakes.<\/p>\n

After all, one of their purported targets \u2014 Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell<\/a> \u2014 signed a contract extension<\/a> in the 2024 offseason. The same summer saw Paul George<\/a> choose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers despite Houston\u2019s rumored interest. Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker<\/a> and New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson<\/a>, who they\u2019ve also been linked to, sound like they want to stay where they are.<\/p>\n

Suns forward Kevin Durant<\/a> could become available if he doesn\u2019t sign an extension<\/a>. However, the Rockets might not be looking for a star nearing the end of their shelf life. That\u2019s what makes the idea of their interest<\/a> in Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler<\/a> questionable. Butler, 35, is just a year younger than Durant.<\/p>\n

Rockets May Target Two-Time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo In Trade<\/h2>\n

In light of the Milwaukee Bucks\u2019 issues inching towards a full-blown catastrophe<\/a>, there might be a star available who checks all the boxes: Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A two-time NBA MVP, 2020 Defensive Player of the Year, and eight-time All-Star, Antetokounmpo is still in his prime at 29 years old. Accolades aside, Antetokounmpo is one of the league\u2019s premier two-way players. Offensively, he\u2019s more than a handful with a head of steam and is a sound facilitator. Defensively, his length can suffocate players at multiple positions, while his athleticism helps him cover plenty of ground.<\/p>\n

That being said, though Antetokounmpo \u201chas reported interest in joining the Miami Heat or Brooklyn Nets, do not be surprised if the Houston Rockets try to pull off a trade for him,\u201d reports FOX San Antonio\u2019s Dusty Garza. \u201cInsiders say the Rockets have the biggest collection of assets to make an enticing offer to the Bucks\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

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While disgruntled star Giannis Antetokounmpo has reported interest in joining the Miami Heat or Brooklyn Nets, do not be surprised if the Houston Rockets try to pull off a trade for him. Insiders say the Rockets have the biggest collection of assets to make an enticing offer to\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/9Mf67A8Uxe<\/a><\/p>\n

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