The Dallas Mavericks are fresh off a NBA Finals loss, but their sights are still set firmly on championship glory. The engine of that ambition? None other than Luka Doncic, the Slovenian sensation. But is Doncic alone enough? The whispers in Dallas suggest not.

Kevin Durant, a two-time NBA champion and arguably the league’s most lethal scorer, would instantly elevate the Mavericks into legitimate title contenders. The question is, can Dallas pull it off?

The trade hurdles are significant. Durant is on a massive contract, and the Mavericks would likely need to part with several key pieces to entice the Suns.

Is the rιsk worth the reward? For the Mavericks, the answer might be a resounding yes. The chance to create a “Big Three” of Doncic, Irving, and Durant doesn’t come around often. The possibility of that kind of firepower is enough to make any Mavs fan dream of hoisting the Larry O’Brien trophy.

Only time will tell if Dallas can make this superstar dream a reality. But one thing’s for sure: The NBA offseason is about to get a whole lot more interesting.