BREAKING: Mavericks To Confirm Trade For Another NBA Top Star
The Dallas Mavericks were tantalizingly close to claiming the Larry O’Brien trophy, only to fall short against the formidable Boston Celtics. Despite the disappointment, there’s no disgrace in losing to such a top-tier team. The Mavericks are now focused on harnessing this momentum to reach the summit once again.
Unsurprisingly, the Mavericks are eyeing a significant offseason acquisition. According to Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson (via Legion Hoops), Jason Kidd’s team is monitoring Kevin Durant’s situation closely.
Durant has been the talk of social media lately, especially with the Brooklyn Nets and Houston Rockets engaging in a major trade involving picks. Some speculate that Houston is positioning itself to pursue the two-time NBA champion, which would complicate a potential move to Dallas.
REPORT: The Mavericks have a level of interest in Kevin Durant, per @ScoopB. pic.twitter.com/MCqPpT028s
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) June 26, 2024
The Mavericks face challenges in outbidding the Rockets, as they lack the necessary assets and trading Luka Doncic is out of the question. It’s also unlikely they would part with Kyrie Irving, as part of the allure of acquiring Durant would be to reunite him with his close friend, despite their previous stint in Brooklyn not yielding the desired results.
While a move for the Phoenix Suns’ star appears unlikely for the Mavericks, the unpredictable nature of the NBA means anything is possible.