Luka Doncic and the Mavericks look to land Sixers star not named James Harden

The Mavericks are looking to make a splash in free agency as they build a championship team around Luka Doncic and possibly Kyrie Irving.

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After missing the playoffs after going all in on Irving, the pressure is on the front office to build a team that can win now.

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They've been rumored to be interested in different players such as Harrison Barnes, Buddy Hield, Grant Williams, and even LeBron James.

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Now they're shifting their focus to another wing player who's no stranger to playing with superstars.

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Tobias Harris has been a player to watch as the Sixers look to offload his expiring $39 million contract.

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The Mavs will have a lot of competition in trying to acquire Harris as teams such as the Suns and Cavaliers also showing interest.

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Aside from the competition, the Mavs' biggest issue in acquiring Harris is that the Sixers demands for him are unrealistic.

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Sixers Beat writer Keith Pompey tweeted the Sixers wanted Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, and draft picks for Harris.

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Trading for Harris will be too much of a risk for the Mavs given he's never been an all-star and entering his 30s.

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