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Giannis Antetokounmpo Had Two Words After Kevin Durant Trade

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | Last updated Jun 22, 2025 3:28 PM ET

While Game 7 of the NBA Finals is not until Sunday evening, the basketball world was sent into a frenzy several hours before tip-off. It was reported by ESPN's Shams Charania that 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant had been traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets.

According to Charania, the Suns will be receiving Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and five second-round picks. Houston received Durant, who projects to elevate the Rockets' status as Western Conference contenders after earning the No. 2 seed but losing in round one to the Golden State Warriors.

The NBA world has been reacting to this major news since it broke, and one of the latest to make a post was Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. While it is unclear if the 2021 Finals MVP is directly addressing the move, he had just two words that have fans convinced he is reacting to the deal.

"Oh oh," he wrote.

Oh oh
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) June 22, 2025

Antetokounmpo himself has been involved in trade rumors this offseason, with Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reporting mutual interest between he and the Toronto Raptors. Fans were quick to bring up this trade buzz in the replies.

"Welcome to Toronto king," said one.

"See you in Toronto big dawg," said another.

"Come to Toronto big bro," one posted.

"welcome to Toronto" one added.

"Can’t wait to see you in Toronto bro," said another.

"Welcome to Toronto Giannis!!" exclaimed one.

Again, Antetokounmpo could be posting for reasons unrelated to Durant or his own offseason rumors. That said, the timing has fans buzzing.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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