Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant predicted to be dealt to the same East contender originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Despite the reported best efforts of the Milwaukee Bucks, trade chatter around their superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo just will not go away.

Marc Stein says he's "struggling to pinpoint another team capable of presenting a deal that would clearly trump the Heat's richest pitch." What about Minnesota?

The never-ending saga between the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo has inched closer to a conclusion. Considering ESPN's recent report earlier this month that both sides have talked about their long-term future together, a divorce could soon be on the way.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade buzz may be overstated, with reports suggesting his preferred destinations are limited.

That would be Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is recovering from a calf strain that has cost him Milwaukee's past four games -- of which the Bucks have lost three, including a 127-82 beatdown in Brooklyn against the Nets on Sunday night.

If the Bucks entertained an offer from the Raptors, they would likely ask for Barnes first. He is about seven years younger than Antetokounmpo, who has dealt with injury issues in several seasons — including this year. Odds are Barnes will never approach Antetokounmpo’s excellence, but he’s cheaper, younger and healthier.

According to Haynes, if Giannis Antetokounmpo were to formally request a trade, New York would sit at the top of his wish list..