Rockets reportedly interested in Antetokounmpo
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Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje might never become an NBA superstar, but his physical measurements at the NBA combine show that he's built like one. Tonje me
The former NBA standout said the Dallas Mavericks should trade the rights to No. 1 draft pick Cooper Flagg in a potential deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Devin Booker or Tyrese Maxey. The Mavericks won the NBA Draft Lottery Monday night and thus the rights to the 6-foot-8 Flagg in the Draft on June 25.
The Phoenix Suns, even if they trade away Kevin Durant, are still in a dire need of a rebuild. With no draft capital, limited financial flexibility, and a meddling owner who wants to do things his way, the Suns, at best, will be competing for a play-in tournament spot for the next several seasons, because tanking simply isn't worth it.
The NBA Draft Lottery is tonight, and what happens for the Rockets could impact their ability to trade for another big star this offseason.
Most damning of all was the fact that Phoenix's so-called "big three" wasn't even effective when healthy -- in the 667 minutes that Booker, Durant, and Beal shared the court, the team was outscored by 4.1 points per 100 possessions.
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The Houston Rockets saw one of their best season in half a decade end with a disappointing first-round exit after being eliminated by the Golden State Warriors in Game 7. Despite coming on the brink of overturning a 3-1 deficit, the Rockets ran out of offensive firepower down the stretch of the series and fell short of the Warriors.
One sign of a team arriving on the scene is being surrounded by big trade rumors throughout the season. That was the case for the Houston Rockets this season as