The LeBron James-to-Dallas rumors were undeniable over the offseason, and the Mavericks made the right move by not trading for him.
LeBron James wanted to play Russian roulette, and the Dallas Mavericks politely declined.
Early in the summer, there were rumblings that there was some “curiosity” about joining forces with former teammates Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving in Dallas. The rumors were real and hard to ignore.
Why Dallas made the right decision by avoiding a LeBron James trade
Now looking back, it seems that the Mavericks made the right decision to steer clear of the scrutiny and added pressure that James’ presence would have brought to the American Airlines Center.