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

Nine-time All-NBA Milwaukee Bucks superstar power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, currently plying his trade in warm-up games ahead of next week's EuroBasket competition for his home country of Greece, has been the subject of massive trade speculation throughout the summer.

In a new interview with ESPN Houston 97.5 FM's Lance Zierlein, Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone revealed that his revamped squad, at least, would not be trying to trade for the two-time MVP, despite some chatter to the contrary.

“No. I deal well with Jon Horst (Bucks GM); I really like him," Stone said. "Jon was very clear that they weren’t doing anything. So, that was that.â€

Bucks president Peter Feigin had similarly suggested that Antetokounmpo would be staying with Milwaukee during comments made during an NBA TV broadcast at Las Vegas Summer League this past July.

“We kind of laugh internally, it’s where we’ve been for 10 years. Giannis loves Milwaukee, Milwaukee loves Giannis. We’re in a good place," Feigin said. "We feel great about it. It’s business as usual. I think we get kind of a fun little joy, and everybody else thinks that they know what’s going on, and kind of and know what the clickbait is.â€

“You know, for us, we’re in a good spot, Giannis is in a good spot. He’s enjoying the summer. We’re looking forward to next season,†Feigin added.