After reaching the conference finals for the first time in 25 years, the New York Knicks have been hard at work upgrading their roster. While most of their moves in the margins, a recent mock trade has them landing one of the NBA's biggest stars.

Some fans got carried away with this rumor, especially considering that the Mavs may have enough talent to trade for the superstar and still be able to contend for the NBA championship. Of course, Anthony Davis, James' former co-superstar on the Los Angeles Lakers, is now in Dallas, as is Kyrie Irving, with whom he won a title in Cleveland.

Mavericks Named Favorites to Land LeBron James After Coaching News originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The Mavericks are reportedly the betting favorites to land LeBron James if a trade happens, but giving up young talent and flexibility for a 40-year-old star would only hurt their chances of making another championship run.