The Dallas Mavericks seem done with making another blockbuster shift. They made a seismic move by moving Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis. For Nico Harrison, AD was the coveted piece who could lift the Mavs to a title once again. However, with another injury-ravaged season which saw the Mavs crash out of the play-in, fans and the front office are already at the future.

And while the addition of Cooper Flagg will have fans excited, there is another name that is forcing teams to scratch their heads. If placed alongside the right cast, Kevin Durant is a magnet for success for any franchise. So while on Locked on Mavericks, Isaac Harris had a crazy idea. While he does consider AD to be a “Luka replacement,” he thinks Durant could deliver greater value to the team.

“You’re getting two first out of it with Durant and Ryan Dunn for Anthony Davis and Omax,” Harris laid out his trade idea.

One may wonder if that trade is skewed against Phoenix. Why would the Suns attach draft capital along with two players? “Because they get a legitimate second star next to Booker moving forward. Anthony Davis, Devin Booker in Phoenix. They figure it out from then,” Harris explained.

On the other hand, the Dallas Mavericks gain a deeper roster if the proposed deal is ever accepted. They bring in a defensive-minded guard in Ryan Dunn, and Durant would allow Cooper Flagg to play in his natural position and acclimate to the NBA game. However, this idea was quickly shut down by his co-host Nick Angstadt as it would mean parting with AD. However, can Dallas benefit?

Does an Anthony Davis-Kevin Durant swap make sense?

Harris was actually on the same terms with Angstadt’s argument. He thinks there’s no way Nico Harrison would ever try to trade for Anthony Davis after pushing all of his chips in that direction. But there’s one concern with the Brow. Over the past few seasons, his health has always been the issue looming around his stock.

In contrast, while Kevin Durant is an aging veteran, availability has never been something teams have worried about with him. Durant has missed the 65-game mark in four of the last five seasons. In Davis’ case, it’s six of the last seven. So it’s not a fatal difference if you were to compare where both of the stars are in their career.

Durant’s arrival would also be problematic due to his already tested tandem with Kyrie Irving. Yes, the trio of him, KAI, and James Harden was impeccable. But it had the same issue. They were never able to stay healthy together.

Anthony Davis has spent the last few years out of position at LA. But with Dallas, that problem doesn’t have to exist. Flagg can still play at the three. And with Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively the centers, Davis gets to operate in his natural position.

In this case, him being younger and a legitimate top-tier player when healthy gives Dallas a longer window to shoot for the stars. Still, a player like Kevin Durant could bring a strong shift in power if everything goes right. If you were Nico Harrison, what are you doing in this situation? Let us know your views in the comments below.