The draft lottery delivered a true stunner, with the Dallas Mavericks improbably cashing their 1.8 percent chance to land the No. 1 pick. Even before that improbable ping-pong ball bounce, the rumor mill was in a frenzy with trade talks surrounding a two-time MVP (who's very much still in his prime).

Antetokounmpo is currently in "fact-finding mode" and talking about his situation "with trusted confidantes while making it clear that he’s reading the room here."

Houston's defense, which Antetokounmpo could improve, is already championship-ready.