While the Bucks’ season ended sooner than they hoped, their superstar and face of the franchise took home honors again. Forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was named to the All-NBA First Team for the seventh consecutive season.

Following their own first-round elimination, Houston seems primed to make a blockbuster deal soon. But at this point, getting Antetokounmpo still seems like a long shot. However, Yahoo Sports NBA insider Kevin O’Connor offered up a backup plan that might excite Rockets fans.

Eddie House briefly shed light on Giannis Antetokounmpo's decision to leave Milwaukee and attributed it to the current injury status of Damian Lillard.

A noisy night at the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery in Chicago earlier this month netted the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs the No. 1 and No. 2 picks in this year's draft, respectively, turning the top of the draft on its head in a flash.

Apr 27, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) takes a shot against Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) and forward Jarace Walker (5) in the third quarter during game four of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images / Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Giannis Antetokounmpo had an elite regular season. Despite his Milwaukee Bucks dealing with a plethora of injuries throughout the season, Antetokounmpo stepped up, shouldering the majority of the load for his squad.