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.”

On Thursday, Shams Charania reported that the Denver Nuggets are hiring Jared Dudley to become the top assistant coach under David Adelman. Dudley’s move to Denver has been in the works over the past few days, and after plenty of smoke, Dudley is officially making the move.

Jason Kidd is losing key members to his coaching staff this offseason, leaving the Mavs in need of assistants.

After the Dallas Mavericks announced Frank Vogel being a lead assistant, they've also showing interest in Mike Penberthy.

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

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,