The Houston Rockets may be preparing to make a bold move. According to reports, the team is open to including All-Star center Alperen Şengün in a trade package if it means acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks.
Şengün, 22, has quickly developed into one of the most skilled big men in the NBA. His playmaking, footwork, and offensive versatility earned him his first All-Star selection, and many view him as the centerpiece of Houston’s rebuild. But if Giannis truly becomes available, the Rockets appear willing to put everything on the table.
For Houston, adding Antetokounmpo would instantly shift them from a young, developing team to a legitimate contender in the Western Conference. Pairing Giannis with Jalen Green, Amen Thompson, and the Rockets’ growing core could create one of the most dynamic rosters in the league.
For Milwaukee, the decision would come down to whether they believe in retooling around their current star or beginning a new chapter with a player like Şengün, who could anchor their future.
Nothing is finalized yet, but the fact that Houston is open to such a move shows just how serious they are about accelerating their rise in the NBA.