That speculation received a new twist when ESPN's Dave McMenamin shared an update on the Dallas Mavericks' position. Speaking on ESPN LA, McMenamin reported: “Dallas — I’m told — they would only be interested in LeBron in a buyout situation.”

As the rumors continue swirling surrounding LeBron James, Dallas has become a team to watch. James and Irving are close friends. There have been rumblings over the last couple of years about the two former teammates reuniting for one more run.

If LeBron James could convince the Los Angeles Lakers to buy him out, the Dallas Mavericks would be interested in adding him to their roster.

Frank Vogel was the Phoenix Suns' coach for the 2023-24 season, leading them to the playoffs. He has now been hired as an assistant for the Mavericks.

The Dallas Mavericks continue to solidify their coaching staff for the 2025-26 season, and in addition to reportedly securing head coach Jason Kidd with a contract extension, the franchise is also expected to add Frank Vogel as its lead assistant.

ESPN's Shams Charania reported Wednesday that Dallas is "finalizing" a contract with Frank Vogel to become head coach Jason Kidd's lead assistant. While Vogel is now officially a member of the coaching staff,

The Nuggets are hiring Jared Dudley as their top assistant coach on Adelman’s inaugural staff, a league source told The Denver Post. Dudley, who turns 40 this month, met with the Nuggets in Denver this week after they secured permission to interview him from the Dallas Mavericks, where he has coached since 2021.

David Adelman adds former Mavericks assistant Jared Dudley to Nuggets' 2025-2026 coaching staff ahead of inaugural season