Jake Fischer has question all Rockets fans are wondering about Giannis

As the NBA trade market heats up, every single team around the NBA's eyes are on the developing status of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, and, based on previous intel, the Houston Rockets would theoretically be included in this mix.

According to NBA Insider Jake Fischer, moreover, the Rockets were a team that, over the past couple of seasons, were heavily rumored to be interested in making a splash trade for a player of Antetokounmpo's caliber. Yet, for Fischer and Rockets fans alike, one serious question remains.

Would Houston still be interested in a deal after they already acquired a star in Kevin Durant?

"The Rockets were a team that we were told were monitoring Giannis and waiting to make a big splash to go get a player like him, but that was before Kevin Durant. So, I'd be curious to really see what the Rockets' ultimate appetite would be to sacrificing more..."

Jake Fischer

Rockets have already acquired the star they needed

As the Durant sweepstakes unfolded, many were surprised that Houston, with its emerging young core and excellent regular season finish in 2024-25, were willing to sacrifice, and potentially compromise, some of the identity they had built in pursuit of an aging player on an expiring deal.

Yet, Durant has since signed his extension, and, so far, his addition has paid massive dividends.

Durant is averaging 25.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists while shooting 50.5% from the field and 38.4% from 3-point range, rapidly becoming the team's leading scorer and the focal point of their offense.

Moreover, as it stands, Houston is fourth in the NBA in offensive rating and second in defensive rating. This, no holds barred, is a championship contending team, and Durant is the reason why.

Can you turn down an opportunity to go after Giannis?

At the same time, Antetokounmpo is one of the most special players in NBA history. Would anyone be able to stop a duo of Giannis and Durant?

Even on a sub-par Milwaukee Bucks team, Antetokounmpo was averaging 28.9 points, 10.1 rebounds and 6.1 assists while shooting 43.5% from beyond the arc before he went down with a calf strain last week. He is a nine-time All-Star and a perennial Defensive Player of the Year candidate.

Of course, there are questions about the potential fit between him and Durant given the fact that they both operate primarily in the same area of the court.

If the Rockets believe wholeheartedly in the ability of their young core to supplement Durant en route to a championship, there is no reason to sell the farm for Antetokounmpo. Yet, how could Houston, or any team in the NBA, fully convince themselves of that when a player of his caliber could be available?