The Houston Rockets have a chance to control what feels like the inevitable Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes.

It is hard to overstate Giannis Antetokounmpo’s importance to the Milwaukee Bucks’ 2021 championship run. The Greek forward was instrumental in steering the Bucks through a memorable postseason that included series wins over the Miami Heat,

Memphis has the pieces to go after Antetokounmpo while still retaining its star players, Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. It would cost a lot of players and picks, but the blockbuster deal makes the team a title contender, even in a crowded Western Conference.