The Brooklyn Nets have their eyes set on trading for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo over the likes of De'Aaron Fox and Jimmy Butler.

Through conversations with Kings officials in recent weeks, Houston Rockets officials were aware of the increasing likelihood of a potential De'Aaron Fox trade away from Sacramento, especially as the prospect of the 27-year-old guard signing a long-term extension with the Kings became less and less plausible.

NBA trade deadline is approaching fast, and the Brooklyn Nets could become active over the next week. Yet, the Nets haven’t been mentioned in any of the biggest NBA trade rumors, like the ones involving Jimmy Butler and/or De’Aaron Fox.

Keon Johnson led a balanced Brooklyn attack with 18 points, and the Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 104-83 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

Keon Johnson led a balanced Brooklyn attack with 18 points, and the Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 104-83 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Jalen Wilson added 15 points and Tosan Evbuomwan had 14 for the Nets,

Keon Johnson scored 18 points and the Brooklyn Nets claimed a 104-83 victory over the host Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night, snapping a seven-game losing streak.