The Dallas Mavericks have been linked to LeBron James, although it seems that they would only make a move if a specific condition is met.

Apr 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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.”

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.

Kidd and Vogel will now swap positions from that Lakers staff with the latter working under the former. The Mavericks brought Vogel in last October as a consultant. He last held a coaching title during the 2023-24 season when he led the Phoenix Suns.

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,

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The Nuggets are hiring Jared Dudley as their top assistant coach on Adelman’s inaugural staff, a league source told. 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,