Mavericks predicted to ‘act on trade rumors’ surrounding Lakers’ $101 million superstar

The Dallas Mavericks could be looking to make a blockbuster trade that would shake up the entire NBA.

The Mavs have recently been linked to a Miami Heat All-Star, but a Los Angeles Lakers superstar is close to several people in the organization, which could prompt Dallas to make a move for his services.

LeBron James is finally watching some fall in his game, but in a different situation there’s no doubt he could still get it done. A trade could involve Klay Thompson, but that should be a small price to pay because the former Splash Brother is shooting well below his career average.

There is no doubt what James could bring to the court every night. He’s still able to get downhill, bully his defenders in the post and either knock down the three-pointer or a fadeaway jumper.

Additionally, James’ playmaking skills and basketball IQ are second to none. Bringing those intangibles to a team with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving will help put the Mavs over the top, especially on the game’s biggest stage.

James may struggle to get through the regular season that he was once capable of, but Doncic and Irving have him covered in that regard. The four-time MVP has a proven track record alongside Irving, as both won a championship together with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.

James also has a relationship with Dallas coach Jason Kidd, who was an assistant on the Lakers when they won a championship in 2020. Doncic and James could lead the Mavs’ offense together because of their respective playmaking skills and ability to pick their spots to score the ball.

Given all of this, the Mavs might be the most ideal team for James to be traded to if he wants a shot at a fifth ring.

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