The Mavericks trade James? The plan is released, and the possibility is very low!

This is probably the case. Not long ago, two famous ESPN reporters, Ramona and Windhorst, wrote a long article, analyzing the previous relationship between the Lakers and James in this offseason. The summary is: The Lakers will not renew James' contract, and the two sides have conflicts about their plans for the next season.

The Lakers want to focus on the free market in 2026 and 2027, aiming to make room and accumulate the first round to get another superstar, while James obviously wants to use his last peak in his career to win the championship again.

So, a very crazy idea was placed in front of you - trading James.

According to ESPN Lakers reporter Dave McMenamin, four teams contacted Ricci Paul and expressed their interest in getting James.

Then American reporter ScoopB reported that the four teams are: the Mavericks, Warriors, Cavaliers and Clippers.

Among them, the American media Sports Illustrated also specially designed a trading plan:

- The Mavericks get James

- The Lakers get Gafford, Klay Thompson, PJ Washington, Marshall, Li Kyle, the first round of 2029 (from the Lakers himself, Doncic traded to the Mavericks)

- The Jazz gets Vanderbilt, the second round of the 2030 Mavericks, and the second round of the 2032 Mavericks

"Sports Illustrated" also gives the benefits of this deal:

- The Mavericks will form a super team , with James, Irving, Davis, Lefly, and Flagg, you can be among the championship ranks

- The Lakers can get several powerful players and rotate and strengthen, and these players have the experience of fighting side by side with Doncic

- The Jazz gave Li Kaile, matched the salary, got Vanderbilt and two second-round picks

Seeing this, I can't help but complain that if this deal really needs to be reached...

Mavericks will have James, Davis, Russell, Christie, while the Lakers have Doncic, Clay, Washington, Gafford, Kleber, and Marshall - isn't this the core exchange between the Lakers and the Mavericks last year?

It is worth mentioning that currently on foreign "mathematics" websites, James's most likely next player is the Mavericks.

However, the related rumors were quickly rejected.

Mavericks' record Kevin Gary's latest report, sources revealed that despite constant rumors around, there is no transaction negotiation between the Mavericks and the Lakers, and the Mavericks are not seeking a deal to get James.

ClutchPoints reporter Brett Siegel also said: "If James is traded, I would be very surprised. The Mavericks and the Lakers have never had any negotiations on James before. If James did not wear the Lakers jersey to start the new season, I would be very surprised."

Tell me some personal views on James' trading. After ESPN's long article, there were many rumors, but the possibility of trading is actually very low for the following reasons:

1. It's not that James is not good, on the contrary, he was still the best second team last season, but James is too old and his future is full of uncertainty. If he chooses to retire next season, then the Mavericks spent so many assets and only got James's right to use it for one year? It's a bit more than worth the loss - the same principle applies to any team that "want to" James, such as the Cavaliers, Clippers, and Warriors. Any trade may bring risks.

2. James holds the right to veto the transaction and can designate the next company. So will James choose to leave Los Angeles? Considering family and business factors, the answer to this question is likely to be no, especially now that Brownie is still playing in the Lakers. James has repeatedly stated that he wants to be on the same stage with Brownie, and now the two are in the same team, he will definitely not give up this opportunity.

3. Trading James does not have any benefits for the Lakers. On the one hand, James can still play, and on the other hand, the commercial value is huge. Last season, the traffic of the father and son on the same stage and the Brownie jersey made a lot. Moreover, the 2026 All-Stars are still in Los Angeles. If next year is James' last season, the Lakers will not miss such a tour (making money).

Summary: Now, it is really difficult for James to deal, but will next year be James' last season with the Lakers? It's really hard to say.

If James does not choose to retire, the Lakers do not give enough contract renewal or see the possibility of winning the championship, it is really not impossible for James to leave. At that time, the offseason should be very exciting.