The Rockets see trading for the New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson as "too risky" amid his injury issues, and Devin Booker's struggles last season with the Phoenix Suns "shifted" the team's former interest in him, according to Iko and Amick.

The Houston Rockets have their eyes opened and ears perked after news of a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade with the Milwaukee Bucks could be in the works this offseason. ESPN insider Shams Charania is reporting that "Antetokounmpo is open-minded about exploring whether his best long-term fit is remaining in Milwaukee or playing elsewhere.

Milwaukee lost to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the 2025 playoffs in five games. The Rockets made the playoffs this year for the first time since 2020. They lost to the Golden State Warriors in the first round in seven games.