The scrutiny over Giannis Antetokounmpo's future in Milwaukee intensifies with every Bucks loss. Saturday's 115-114 road defeat to the Charlotte Hornets dropped the team's record to 4-9 and well outside the Eastern Conference's playoff picture.

Thompson, Eason, and the like won't come cheap, but for the right All-Star — or All-NBA — talent, Houston can splurge. That brings us to the recent Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors. Subscribe to The Whiteboard, FanSided’s daily email newsletter on ...

“No rival team expects the Bucks, even amid a 2-7 start, to show any willingness to discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo trades at this early juncture of the season,” reported Stein. “It is understood quite clearly in 29 other front offices that Antetokounmpo is only ever going to be made available for trade if he pushes for it.”

The Houston Rockets are keeping an eye on Giannis Antetokounmpo amidst the uncertainty of Kevin Durant's trade likelihood.

It was only a matter of time before the Rockets’ name started circulating in trade rumors surrounding Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. With the Rockets’

The Houston Rockets have been one of the better teams in the Western Conference this season with a record of 9-4. They are in the West playoff picture and could be looking to add a major piece via trade at some point to elevate their status.