pic.twitter.com/OejatbQjDy — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 28, 2026The Houston Rockets have not been reported as a serious contender in the Antetokounmpo sweepstakes, partly because they chose to move assets for Kevin Durant last summer. Houston Rockets center Steven Adams has undergone season-ending surgery on his left ankle, sources tell ESPN. Nov 9, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives to the basket against Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) and Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) in the second half at Fiserv Forum. The Rockets have been linked to a few names as of late, including Jose Alvarado, Ayo Dosunmu and other veterans. They are in the market for a point guard, and with the deadline sitting a week away, expect things to materialize if Antetokounmpo is traded, as it will open up the market.