Should the Rockets Really Trade for Giannis? The Future vs. Win-Now Debate
Should the Houston Rockets make a move for Giannis Antetokounmpo? On today’s show, we break down whether Houston should go all-in or stay committed to the long-term core featuring Alperen Şengün and Amen Thompson.
We dive into the rumored packages involving Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, and Reed Sheppard, plus draft capital Houston controls from the Phoenix Suns pick.
We also react to Giannis’ recent calf injury and how it impacts trade timing — along with the role of Kevin Durant and his current championship window in the Rockets’ decision-making.
Is a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks realistic? Could Giannis force his way to the New York Knicks instead? And would swapping Şengün for Giannis actually make Houston better right now?
We compare scoring, efficiency, three-point shooting, defensive impact, age curves, contracts, and long-term roster building as Houston and ESPN analysts debate what a deal would really mean for the future of the franchise.
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24 Comments
If this community still thinks about trading Sengun then they have to do it. U guys dont deserve players like Alpi
These guys Are dellusional, Madness Madness, so happy that These guys Are just some random guys that have no importance.
Please stop this sh.t
Look, I appreciate your enthusiasm, but your basketball understanding is clearly stuck in 2021.
You're willing to trade the 23-year-old, ascending, last year's All-Star, and future All-NBA candidate Alpy
whose annual growth rate is visible to the naked eye for an ancient 31-year-old Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Your limited basketball knowledge simply cannot comprehend the talent Alpy will be at 26 or 27.
And speaking of limited talent: If Giannis is truly this generational superstar, why has he been collecting first-round exit receipts in the weak Eastern Conference for the last three years? A "very great player" should be able to carry his team past the initial round!
You seem to have forgotten that Amen Thompson is untouchable. He is a non-negotiable starter in our core, and the logistical nightmare of fitting Giannis and Amen on the same court is a problem .
We would gut our entire cupboard of draft assets, only to neglect our actual need a top-tier Point Guard. Please, step away from the trade machine.
sengun is comparable to giannis right now, wtf guys. you claim to be espn houston and you dont recognize the value of our guys.
maybe cp3
We got 2 2025 top 25 players in Htown with Sengun and KD. Why would we mess up that chemistry for one guy and his trash ass brother? Need to put a tariff on podcast equipment. If anything, pick up CP3 for PG depth. Certified floor general and another veteran in Reed’s ear giving him sound advice.
Hell no
Considering the assists and team support, it's ridiculous to say Alperen is more efficient just because he scores more 3-pointers. Trade him and see how the system will deteriorate.
Do not trade amen nor alpi for Giannis
Adding another great player to the tam is not the solution in exchange of your home-grown stars. The chemistry of the team is more important. Besides, Alperen and Amen are not lesser of basketball players than Giannis. Giannis is just brute force. He has not high IQ nor any clever play making ability. Just remember a couple of games back, when Alpi took Giannis to the bazaar. Do your masturbation elsewhere!
I think the Houston Rockets should trade Alperen and Amen for Giannis. Milwaukee would accept that.
No way
Giannis is not a whole team by himself. You can give Alpy and Amen for Wilt Chambarlein clone who is 23 years old. Alpy is Better than Giannis. He is a developing and unselfish player.
Yes trade giannis, give alpi, amen and reed and 5-6 first round picks. Also send rafaeel stone as a gift.
23years old alpi is beter then 31 years old giannis today.
Clearly alpy is better than Giannis for rockets. Giannis cannot assist well. Rockets needs Alpy.
No, rockets should not commit to this trade.lols I agree last year but not this year.
Dis they really say giannis is a better 3 point shooter. 😂
Giannis will come and demand a trade
No….
No. Besides, Mil would probably want a boat load of players and picks for Giannis anyway.
Hope Stone is not dumb enough to do the trade…. Didn’t Alpi just owned a much older Giannis earlier this season? 😅 Reed should be untouchable as well.
Giannis for Tari E and a bunch of draft picks, that’s it. Nothing more
5 -AlPi
4 – Giannis
3 – KD
2- Amen
1- Reed/Holiday
Can you guys get fired already. This radio station has been full of idiots for over 10 years. You think 37 year old KD and 31 year old Giannis gives us better shot over the future? Stick to stupid ass high school football