Dallas Mavericks: The Mavericks would pose the biggest threat to the contract with Hornets PG Kemba Walker as an independent agency, according to a report

The Dallas Mavericks play along.

After winning a major success at the NBA draft last summer by acquiring Luka Doncic, the following months were filled with changes in the team's composition for the team. Future of Dallas.

And another big move could be underway this summer.

According to Charlotte ObserverRick Bonnell, there is a team that ranks at the top of the list of potential contenders for the next free agent Kemba Walker – the Mavericks.

"Two sources familiar with Maverick thinkers expect Walker, the triple Hornets leader, to be the main target of this team when the NBA free-agency starts on July 1," Bonnell wrote.

This would not be the first time that Mark Cuban and Co. is associated with the former UConn star. Earlier this season, reports revealed that the Mavericks had asked questions about the playmaker before the trade deadline this year.

The Mavericks have been active in the exchange market all season, sending personalities such as Dennis Smith, DeAndre Jordan, Harrison Barnes and Wesley Matthews to shape their future around the rookie phenomenon Doncic.

While subtracting 80% of their starting lineup has led to the Western Conference's second worst performance, the Dallas trades have prepared them financially for another active summer, while bringing another potential cornerstone to the event. future of the franchise: Kristaps Porzingis.

"To acquire Porzingis from the New York Knicks, the Mavericks have recruited a promising playmaker in former NB State star Dennis Smith Jr.," wrote Bonnell. "The playmaker is arguably the greatest need of the Mavericks .. Walker has never had the opportunity to play with a NBA talent comparable to Doncic and Porzingis."

The decline in their record of wins and losses has also allowed Dallas to retain the fifth protected choice sent to Atlanta as part of its overnight transaction plan to acquire Doncic.

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Bonnell listed all these attributes among the reasons why nonconformists have a chance of being the most dangerous suitor for Walker's services when he decided to leave Charlotte despite the Hornets' ability to pay him. as much money as possible during the off season.

Before the season, Walker had expressed his persistent desire to form a winner with the Hornets, but after eight seasons with the organization, Walker played only two playoffs. The Hornets never came out of the first round.

Since they've won the NBA title in 2011, the Mavericks have not gone past the first round of the playoffs in four trips.

Although Walker wants to create a winner in Charlotte, Dallas will have many basics to offer to the playmaker this summer.