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According to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, the Dallas Mavericks have indicated an interest in acquiring Kevin Durant. Along with the Rockets and the Chicago Bulls, the Mavericks are looking to improve their roster by perhaps acquiring a prolific scorer. “In addition to the Rockets, Dallas and Chicago also have some level of interest in Kevin Durant, I’m hearing.” The Mavericks are coming off a Finals loss to the Boston Celtics and are looking to bolster their roster as they navigate a strong Western Conference. The arrival of Durant would undoubtedly improve their prospects of returning to the Finals and maybe winning the championship. However, orchestrating a trade for Durant will not be easy for Dallas.

Dallas is firm on retaining its star duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, making them untouchable in trade discussions. This stance further complicates negotiations as the Mavericks would need to find a way to match Durant’s salary without sacrificing their core players. Durant’s remaining contract, coupled with his status as one of the league’s elite players, means the Suns will expect a substantial return. Financial considerations also come into play, as acquiring Durant would push the Mavericks over the salary cap and potentially into the luxury tax’s second apron, adding another layer of complexity to the deal.

In addition to player assets and draft picks, the Mavericks might need to explore creative solutions such as involving a third team or leveraging future picks beyond the next four years to sweeten the deal. This strategy could help balance the trade and meet the Suns’ demands while keeping their star players intact.

Durant, who is still a top scorer at 35 years old, would give the Mavericks a major offensive boost and championship experience. His signing would undoubtedly make Dallas one of the favorites in the Western Conference, assuming they can create a competitive supporting group around their Big Three.

While the deal for Durant presents obstacles, the Mavericks’ interest demonstrates their ambition to create a championship-caliber squad. Navigating these complications will be critical if they want to add Durant to their team and make another long playoff run.