NBA rumors: Rockets Giannis Antetokounmpo trade "uncertainty" emerges

The NBA continues to pay attention to Giannis Antetokounmpo's situation with the Bucks, but the Rockets don't fully believe he will be traded. How will Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks develop? Giannis has been the hottest name in the NBA trade rumors since the Bucks were eliminated in the playoffs, but it is still unclear whether the two-time MVP will stay in Milwaukee or apply for a trade. That's why teams like the Houston Rockets are linked to the superstar.

If Giannis applies for the first time in his career and wants to change the environment, the Houston Rockets will be a good choice because they are a vibrant and talented young team. The Rockets have proven this season that they have the ability to compete with the strong teams in the Western Conference, and bringing in players like Antetokounmpo will undoubtedly consolidate their position in the standings. However, the cost of conducting such a transaction could adversely affect the Rockets' roster and long-term prospects.

Raphael Stone and his management have done a great job in forming a young core roster for years since the end of the James Harden era in Houston. Is it worth it to introduce Giannis through a heavy trade during the offseason, sacrificing a lot of reconstruction time and future assets?

This is a question that the Rockets have been thinking about, and it has also caused the team to send various signals. However, the Rockets remained focused on the Milwaukee Bucks' movements and remained an Atetokounmpo's main suitor.

"Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo remains the team's goal, according to team sources," Kelly Iko of The Athletic recently wrote. "But there has been uncertainty over the past week about whether Antetokounmpo can actually be traded -- not to mention the quotes the Bucks may have asked." Both of these questions are the main concerns of the Rockets about the Giannis trade rumors.

If Antetokounmpo really asks to leave the Bucks, almost all teams in the league will be interested in him. Giannis' value will not be reduced in any way, which means the Rockets need to make a lot of sacrifices to get him.

If the Bucks are willing to trade Giannis, the Rockets will undoubtedly participate in the trade negotiations around Giannis. At present, Antetokounmpo has not yet made a trade request to the Bucks, and the two sides have not sat down to communicate honestly about the offseason arrangements. The Rockets' near-term prospects are full of uncertainty as big-name stars such as Giannis and Kevin Durant are attracting the team's attention.