In the first look into Mavs rumors since the opening of the 2014 NBA free agency period, one NBA writer believes that the Dallas Mavericks are one of just two "legit external destinations" that could land LeBron James in free agency - the other being the Phoenix Suns.
However, Rant Sports' Jeric Griffin believes that the Suns are a relative long shot - making the Mavericks perhaps the only suitor other than the Miami Heat with a chance at signing the four-time NBA MVP:
While the Suns are certainly considered an underdog to land LeBron, the Mavericks have a better shot because they offer him the greatest chance to win of any of his potential suitors and the best market (No. 5 nationally) besides L.A. After trading for Tyson Chandler to create their own Big Three with Dirk Nowitzki and Monta Ellis, the Mavs have roughly $28 million in salary cap space and Dirk has already said he’s willing to take less money in his new deal to land another superstar like LeBron.
With newly-acquired Raymond Felton and Devin Harris (assuming he re-signs) splitting the point guard duties, Ellis continuing his attacking style from the two spot, LeBron holding down his small forward position, Nowitzki knocking down shots as a seven-foot shooting power forward and Chandler doing what he does best in the paint, Dallas would have unquestionably the best starting lineup in the NBA.
In truth, this is all merely speculation. The safe money is on LeBron James returning to Miami, if not for a full four or five years, then on a two-year max deal.
However, this is an encouraging sign that things are looking up for the Mavericks on the open market.
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