For a certain caliber of NBA superstar, the trade rumors often don't stop once they start. Not in previous generations of the league and certainly not in the current climate, in which what comes out of an NBA trade machine often resonates more than what comes out of an NBA game.
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is feeling the effect this season, partly through his own doing and lack of clarity. He's twice had to address reports about his uncertain future with the team ‒ once during the preseason and again earlier this week as he recovers from a calf injury. It's why the two-time former NBA MVP leads the list of players most likely to be traded – and the most sought-after player – before the league's deadline arrives on Feb. 5.
But Antetokounmpo is not the only big name who might be on the trading block in the weeks and months ahead, with expiring contracts to be dealt and disappointing teams trying to rebuild. Here's a breakdown of notable NBA players with the best chance to be traded by the deadline, as well as some trade rumors to watch:
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