The Dallas Mavericks tried to trade for Michael Jordan according to former Chicago Bulls GM Rod Thorn. It was all the back in 1984 when MJ was drafted out of UNC. The Mavs had the fourth pick but knew they would have to trade up for Jordan.
Dallas was a bit better positioned than the Bulls following the 1983-1984 season. The Mavericks led by Rolando Blackman and Mark Aguirre made the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. They defeated the Sonics in the first round before falling to the Lakers.