Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant doesn't like the impact "ring culture" has had on NBA discourse. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith asserted Friday on First Take that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will be an "underachiever" if he retires with only one title:

Shams Charania Claps Back at Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo Amid Trade Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Milwaukee Bucks superstar power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been making headlines for months as chatter builds that the nine-time All-NBA honoree could ask for a trade this offseason.

League sources continue to cite the Pelicans as a team aggressively looking to move up in the draft, with most front-office executives believing Bailey is the target of new general manager Joe Dumars. That’s why we’re mocking a trade here for this week’s mock, with Herb Jones and a low-value first in 2026 via the Pacers to move up four spots.

Major Kevin Durant Trade News Emerges After Giannis Antetokounmpo Makes Bucks Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The NBA trade market is starting to heat up, 15 days before the 2025 draft tips off. And that means superstars could be trading places in the weeks and months to come.

The Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs are being linked to a draft night trade amid rumors about Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant.

For the two superstars, longtime ESPN host and NBA media personality Stephen A. Smith ranks Houston high on his list of potential trade destinations.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are a likely Kevin Durant landing spot, but Paul Pierce argues that Giannis Antetokounmpo is a great target for the team.

This offseason promises to be similar. Future Hall of Famers like Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo are expected to be available on the trade market, and one of the league's premier franchises — the New York Knicks — are searching for a new coach.

Antetokounmpo has talked about playing for a long time. Could playing point forward help him do that? Plus, Jon Horst's extension.