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Proposed Blockbuster Lands Giannis Antetokounmpo with Houston Rockets
TL;DR
The Houston Rockets face disappointment after a first-round exit in the 2025-26 season, following a failed trade for Kevin Durant. Speculation arises about acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo to improve the team's performance.
Key points
- Houston Rockets finished 2025-26 season with a first-round exit
- Kevin Durant's trade was deemed a flop due to poor team fit
- Speculation about acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo is rising
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The Houston Rocketsā 2025-26 season finishes as a huge disappointment, with another first-round exit. The big move last offseason to trade for Kevin Durant has been a flop, as the team dropped from the 2-seed in the West in 2024-25, to the 5th-seed this season.
We heard consistently that Durant was just not fitting in with his new Rockets teammates. And between his burner-account controversy in which Durant was thought to be bashing his fellow Rockets on Twitter/X, and the inability to mesh with the team, it was a disaster.
So the question now is, do the Rockets double down on the Durant move, and try to bring in another disgruntled superstar to pair him with?
If thatās the case, senior NBA analyst Sam Vecenie of The Athletic has suggested a framework of a blockbuster deal that the Rockets should look to make. It would bring in Giannis Antetokounmpo, but it would involve moving off of Alperen Sengun:
Houston Rockets receive:
- Giannis Antetokounmpo
Milwaukee Bucks receive:
- Alperen Sengun
- Reed Sheppard
Q&A
What happened to the Houston Rockets in the 2025-26 season?
The Houston Rockets experienced a disappointing season, finishing with a first-round exit after dropping from the 2-seed to the 5th-seed.
Why did the Rockets' trade for Kevin Durant fail?
The trade for Kevin Durant failed due to his poor fit with the team and controversies, including issues with team chemistry and a burner-account incident.
Are the Rockets considering a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo?
Yes, there is speculation that the Rockets may pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo to pair him with Kevin Durant in an effort to revitalize the team's performance.
