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Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a> and Ja Morant<\/a> are waiting to learn whether they\u2019ll be changing addresses after a former MVP and plenty of other big-name players already have switched teams ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline.<\/p>\n

Antetokounmpo has been the center of attention heading into the trade deadline amid reports that the Milwaukee Bucks have started listening to offers for the two-time MVP and nine-time all-NBA selection. Antetokounmpo, who hasn\u2019t played since straining his right calf<\/a> on Jan. 23, has spent his entire 13-year career with Milwaukee and led the Bucks to a title in 2021.<\/a><\/p>\n

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