Rockets More Interested In Giannis Antetokounmpo Than Kevin Durant, Zion Williamson

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Rockets More Interested In Giannis Antetokounmpo Than Kevin Durant, Zion Williamson 

Post#1 » by RealGM Wiretap » Mon May 12, 2025 1:19 pm

The Houston Rockets are regularly rumored as one of the teams ready to make a big move this offseason. Houston has the tradable players and draft assets to make an all-in move. After making the playoffs, but falling in the first round, the Rockets have been linked to just about every potentially available star player this offseason. However, the team will be cautious about parting with too many of their assets, unless the player is seen as the right fit for their young team.


Houston does have interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is reportedly open-minded about leaving the Milwaukee Bucks for the first time. Antetokounmpo is seen as young enough to fit with the team's youthful core, while productive enough to lift the team to the next level.


The Rockets are less interested in trading for Kevin Durant, due mostly to age-related concerns. Houston also has less interest in Zion Williamson, whose injury issues make trading for him a risky proposition.

Via Kelly Iko and Sam Amick/The Athletic

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Re: Rockets More Interested In Giannis Antetokounmpo Than Kevin Durant, Zion Williamson 

Post#2 » by Melwing » Mon May 12, 2025 1:35 pm

Shocking report here, realgm
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Re: Rockets More Interested In Giannis Antetokounmpo Than Kevin Durant, Zion Williamson 

Post#3 » by turnmeup88 » Mon May 12, 2025 2:23 pm

lol

I’m also more interested in Ana de Armas than in a star who is just about going to retire and one who can only work half the year.
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Re: Rockets More Interested In Giannis Antetokounmpo Than Kevin Durant, Zion Williamson 

Post#4 » by the_process » Mon May 12, 2025 2:30 pm

Way to state the obvious, WT.

HOU and OKC should be banging on MIL's door. The question becomes does Giannis want to play in either of those places?
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Re: Rockets More Interested In Giannis Antetokounmpo Than Kevin Durant, Zion Williamson 

Post#5 » by JKiddy » Mon May 12, 2025 3:43 pm

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Re: Rockets More Interested In Giannis Antetokounmpo Than Kevin Durant, Zion Williamson 

Post#6 » by Alex_84 » Mon May 12, 2025 7:09 pm

How do you play Giannis and Alpi together? Because Rockets are NOT trading Alpi.
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Re: Rockets More Interested In Giannis Antetokounmpo Than Kevin Durant, Zion Williamson 

Post#7 » by puja21 » Mon May 12, 2025 8:41 pm

Headline: team prefers better things over things that are not as good as their preference
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Re: Rockets More Interested In Giannis Antetokounmpo Than Kevin Durant, Zion Williamson 

Post#8 » by Vegeta10176 » Mon May 12, 2025 10:48 pm

That will help with their shooting
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Re: Rockets More Interested In Giannis Antetokounmpo Than Kevin Durant, Zion Williamson 

Post#9 » by Twinkie defense » Mon May 12, 2025 10:56 pm

I'm more interested in Scarlett Johansson than Emma Stone yet here we are...
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Re: Rockets More Interested In Giannis Antetokounmpo Than Kevin Durant, Zion Williamson 

Post#10 » by KDs29thBurner » Tue May 13, 2025 4:00 pm

Alex_84 wrote:How do you play Giannis and Alpi together? Because Rockets are NOT trading Alpi.


Better question: how can Giannis play with Thompson??
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Re: Rockets More Interested In Giannis Antetokounmpo Than Kevin Durant, Zion Williamson 

Post#11 » by Alex_84 » Tue May 13, 2025 5:34 pm

KDs29thBurner wrote:
Alex_84 wrote:How do you play Giannis and Alpi together? Because Rockets are NOT trading Alpi.


Better question: how can Giannis play with Thompson??


That's true. Which is why I think they're not gonna go for Giannis. Besides, they need a shooter first and foremost.

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