The Mavericks are reportedly the betting favorites to land LeBron James if a trade happens, but giving up young talent and flexibility for a 40-year-old star would only hurt their chances of making another championship run.

Luka Doncic was just acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers in a shocking trade in February. Other teams may try to jump on acquiring him now in a signing or trade of their own.

LeBron James has played 22 NBA seasons, and has been an elite player in all of them, so it's easy to forget that he will actually retire at some point.

Among the many reasons they were cited for Luka Doncic being traded last season was his contract. This offseason, the superstar guard is eligible to ink an extension if he chooses. Though it won't be as high as it could have been with the Dallas Mavericks,