The Anthony Davis saga has taken its next step.

Just in time for the unofficial start of NBA trade season -- players signed in the offseason become eligible to be moved Monday -- suitors for the Dallas Mavericks ' 10-time All-Star forward are beginning to emerge. League sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Tuesday that the Atlanta Hawks , Toronto Raptors and the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons are expected to be in that group.

While the Mavericks explore options, which still include signing Davis to an extension this offseason, any interested teams must also weigh the risks. Those include Davis' age -- he'll turn 33 in March -- his injury history and contract status.

The reward: When healthy, Davis can elevate a team to true contender status, as seen when he join

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