Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant predicted to be dealt to the same East contender

Jeremy Beren

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Despite the reported best efforts of the Milwaukee Bucks, trade chatter around their superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo just will not go away.

While the Bucks front office has been telling teams that they are focused on adding to their core in advance of the NBA's Feb. 5 trade deadline, smoke continues rise from Milwaukee that two-time MVP Antetokounmpo wants to move on amid fears that the championship window has closed for the Bucks, 11-16 as currently constructed.

The Miami Heat are always on the hunt for a superstar acquisition, and top executive Pat Riley has long been expected to explore a potential trade for Antetokounmpo. And a former Heat champion expects Riley to put the pieces in place to land the Greek Freak -- in addition to disgruntled Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, who is averaging a career-low 17.7 points per game this season.

Speaking on Barstool Sports' Hoopin' N Hollerin' podcast, Jason Williams has boldly predicted that Riley "gets it done" in the end, even if there is uncertainty about how the Heat will put together a trade package that brings the two All-Stars down to Miami.

Jake Fischer reports that the Heat's potential package of Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware and draft compensation is quite possibly the best offer the Bucks will receive for Antetokounmpo, who has not yet requested a trade out of Milwaukee.

But if Antetokounmpo decides that he wants to continue his legendary career elsewhere, Miami will be in the mix -- and a big three of Giannis, Morant and Bam Adebayo might be as good as any in the Eastern Conference.

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