NBA Trade Rumors: Houston Rockets could bag $186 million Milwaukee Bucks Superstar to form deadly duo with newly-signed Kevin Durant
Milwaukee Bucks
and the
Houston Rockets
. If the Bucks decide to turn toward a rebuild, moving franchise cornerstone
Giannis Antetokounmpo
might be the most effective way to acquire significant long-term assets.
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Dan Angell of FanNation notes, 'If Antetokounmpo isn't in a position to win a title in Wisconsin, he can definitely win one somewhere else. And the right team will pay a premium for him to do that.'
The Proposed Trade Package
Milwaukee Bucks receive:
Player / Asset Details C Alperen Sengun
All-Star center, age 22
G Reed Sheppard
Young guard prospect
G Amen Thompson
Athletic guard/wing
2027 first-round pick
From Suns
2028 first-round pick
From Rockets
2029 first-round swap
Right to swap with Rockets
Houston Rockets receive:
Giannis posing for the camera (Image via Getty)
Player Details F Giannis Antetokounmpo
Two-time MVP, 8-time All-Star
Why This Trade Idea Works for the Milwaukee Bucks
' recent addition of Myles Turner suggests they still believe in their current championship window. However, with Giannis Antetokounmpo approaching 30 and the team facing difficult contract decisions on Kevin Porter Jr. and Gary Trent Jr.,
there's an argument for retooling with younger talent.
• Youth Movement: Sengun, Sheppard, and Thompson would instantly drop the team's average age while providing high-upside talent.
• Frontcourt Fit: Sengun could form a dynamic inside pairing with Turner.
• Roster Flexibility: Sheppard and Thompson offer options for backcourt rotations, allowing the Bucks to move on from expensive veterans if needed.
• Draft Capital: Two first-rounders and a 2029 swap would give Milwaukee a strong foundation for sustained competitiveness.
By 2028, this plan could leave Milwaukee with only one rotation player above the age of 27, setting up a potential long-term contender.
Why This Trace Idea Works for Houston Rockets
The
are in win-now mode, especially after pairing Kevin Durant with a veteran core that includes Fred VanVleet.
would immediately elevate their offense and defensive versatility.
• Offensive Upgrade: Antetokounmpo's ability to dominate inside and facilitate on the break would complement Durant's scoring.
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• Championship Push: With most starters in their 30s, Houston's competitive window is now, making future draft picks less valuable to them.
• Draft Asset Depth: Owning four first-round picks between 2027 and 2028 allows the Houston Rockets to part with two and still maintain some long-term security.
Houston's gamble would be costly, but the potential of a Durant-Giannis frontcourt could create one of the league's most dangerous lineups.
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This trade would be a seismic move, sending one of the NBA's most dominant players to a new contender while allowing the Bucks to reload for the future. While Milwaukee still seems committed to winning now, the possibility of such a trade underscores how quickly the league's landscape can change when superstars are involved.
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