Dallas Mavericks not interested in trading for James Harden

The Dallas Mavericks want to add a third star. That is no secret to fans. They were rumored to be searching for one this offseason, but the move never materialized.

The Mavs kept their cap space open for the 2021 offseason to try to add that piece. Their top target was Giannis Antetokounmpo before he took himself off the market by signing a five-year supermax to stay in Milwaukee. Dallas will be searching for a third star that vaults them into title contention, and they may need to explore the trade market to add that piece.

Eight-time All-Star James Harden wants out of Houston, and the Rockets are exploring the market. Could Dallas jump in? Do not count on it.

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Dallas Mavericks are out of the James Harden sweepstakes

Marc Stein dropped the following tweet on Friday afternoon.

One league source on the Mavericks' reported trade interest in James Harden: "No chance"
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) December 18, 2020

That should come as no surprise. Yes, the Mavs want to add a third star, but Harden is a poor fit. Luka Doncic had the eighth highest usage rate in NBA history last season. Harden has had three of the top 15 all-time including finishing tenth in 2020. Both players are best with the ball in their hands. Harden plays an iso-heavy style that would slow down the Mavericks’ number one offense too.

Expect the 2018 MVP to have plenty of suitors. It is not often that one of the top five players in the league becomes available. The Rockets are asking for a hefty price to acquire Harden, but some team will meet it. It will not be the Dallas Mavericks, though.

Fans should be excited about the upcoming season. Luka Doncic is the favorite to win MVP as the Mavericks look to leap into title contention. There promises to be plenty of fun and excitement, so do not miss one moment of the action.

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