The Charlotte Hornets have a ton of reasons to make absolutely no moves before the February 5 trade deadline, even if the lowly Los Angeles Clippers call about

It’s the unofficial start of NBA trade season. As of today — Monday, Dec. 15 — 79 players who signed or extended their contracts last summer became eligible to be traded. That means the options have greatly expanded for front offices trying to match salaries and develop trade packages that work for both sides.

The Toronto Raptors are targeting an upgrade for their frontcourt and have reportedly shown interest in trading for Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis and Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis.

While the most talked-about player in the potential trade market in the NBA right now is Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis is flying

Most notably, Giannis Antetokounmpo 's future with the Milwaukee Bucks is up in the air, and the two-time MVP could be on the move this winter. Davis, too, has been mentioned as a possible trade candidate as the Mavericks consider their path forward, and may end up having a very short stint in Dallas.