Why Lakers' LeBron James Should Force Deal to Mavs
By Dalton Trigg
February 8, 2024 10:50 AM
The Dallas Mavericks made a pair of trades before Thursday's deadline, acquiring Daniel Gafford from the Washington Wizards and Bones Hyland from the Denver Nuggets. These moves indicate that the Mavericks are serious about contending for a title this season, and they could be a good fit for LeBron James if he were to force a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Mavericks have a young and talented roster, led by Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. They also have a good coach in Jason Kidd, who has a proven track record of success. James would be a great addition to this team, as he could provide leadership and experience. He would also be a major upgrade over the Lakers' current point guard, Russell Westbrook.
The Lakers are currently 25-32 and in ninth place in the Western Conference. They are unlikely to make the playoffs this season, and James is reportedly frustrated with the team's lack of success. He has also been linked to the Mavericks in trade rumors for several months.
If James were to force a trade to the Mavericks, it would be a major coup for the team. They would become instant title contenders, and James would have a chance to win his fifth NBA championship. The Lakers would likely get a good return in a trade for James, but they would also be losing their best player. The Mavericks would be the clear winners in this trade, and it would be a major step towards their goal of winning a title.
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