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Trae Young appeared to take a dig at the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, writing in an Instagram comment that Zaccharie Risacher was "free" after he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks as part of a three-team deal that sent Lu Dort to the Hawks.
The Mavericks are waiving Tyler Smith, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter). The move is now official, according to the NBA’s transaction log. Milwaukee selected Smith with the 33rd overall pick in the 2024 draft. Facing a roster crunch last fall, the Bucks decided to waive the former G League Ignite forward shortly before […]
If the Dallas Mavericks want to turn Sergio De Larrea into a star, they should follow the blueprint the Brooklyn Nets used for Egor Demin. They can play De Larrea off the ball at first rather than throwing him into the fire as a point guard right away.
The Los Angeles Lakers just signed Matisse Thybulle, and he now gets to play with Luka Doncic. The Dallas Mavericks tried to pair Doncic and Thybulle in the summer of 2023, but the Portland Trail Blazers matched Dallas' offer for him.
Dallas Mavericks rookie Vsevolod Ishchenko's toughness originated from an early age, as his father, Igor Ishchenko, was a boxer in Russia.
On Sunday, the Oklahoma City Thunder, Atlanta Hawks, and Dallas Mavericks completed a three-team trade that was depressing for at least two big reasons. The first reason: Just two years after being selected first overall in the NBA Draft, Zaccharie Risacher has been kicked to the curb. The 21-year-old Frenchman had already fallen out of Atlanta's wing rotation during the regular season, and saw scant garbage-time minutes in the team's first-round playoff exit. To acquire a former No. 1 pick...
The Lakers reportedly checked with Dallas about P.J. Washington after recent trades complicated their pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga.
The Dallas Mavericks were part of a three-team trade Sunday that landed them Zaccharie Risacher from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Ryan Nembhard and a second round pick. With the move, Dallas swaps a part-time starter for the No. 1 pick of the 2024 NBA Draft. This is a very low-risk, potentially high-reward move […]
If you spent any amount of time on Mavericks Twitter, Reddit, or Discord after the Zaccharie Risacher trade was announced, the reaction was almost universal. “Another forward?” “Do the Mavericks know guards exist?” “What exactly is this roster supposed to be?” Honestly, I understood every bit of it. Mine wasn’t much different. When Shams Charania […]
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks didn’t hold back when asked to name the NBA’s biggest complainers, placing Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Stephen Curry at the top of his list. Brooks also included Jaren Jackson Jr. and Giannis Antetokounmpo among the league’s most vocal players. “First one that comes to mind for me? Obviously, Luka. […] The post Dillon Brooks names LeBron James among biggest complainers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
When Masai Ujiri was hired as the Mavericks GM, he had a reputation for his love of wings, often prioritizing them over everything else, and so far, his actions match his reputation. The latest wing is former #1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher, who the Mavericks acquired in a 3 team deal with the Atlanta Hawks, […]
The Mavericks and Wizards are stockpiling No. 1 overall picks.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have made one of the biggest moves of the offseason, sending longtime guard Luguentz Dort to the Atlanta Hawks as part of a three-team trade that also sends former No. one overall pick Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks. In return, the Thunder receive three future second-round picks, while Ryan Nembhard […] The post Thunder Shake Up Championship Core as Lu Dort Heads to Atlanta appeared first on Basketball Forever .
The Los Angeles Lakers have explored a potential trade for Dallas Mavericks forward PJ Washington, but Jonathan Kuminga remains the franchise’s preferred wing target as the offseason market continues to evolve. According to Evan Sidery, the Lakers recently checked in with Dallas regarding Washington. Sidery added that after the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade between the […] The post Lakers check in on PJ Washington as Kuminga pursuit continues appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
According to Marc Stein, the Dallas Mavericks are fielding offers for Daniel Gafford. Stein goes on to say: Is Daniel Gafford going to be on this team by season’s end? It’s not an answerable question at this point. We know he’s available. This is the perfect type of move for the Utah Jazz. Gafford isn’t […]
The Mavericks' ultimate haul for Anthony Davis continues to get worse as the moves keep coming.
Klay Thompson's potential return to the Golden State Warriors looks like a bigger possibility after the Dallas Mavericks traded for a young wing on Sunday.
The Dallas Mavericks' Zaccharie Risacher trade has accelerated Klay Thompson's potential exit, as Dallas faces a crowded roster and a looming decision.
On Sunday, the Dallas Mavericks, Atlanta Hawks and Oklahoma City Thunder swung an interesting trade that makes some sense for everyone involved.
4:47 pm: The Dort trade is official, all three teams have announced. In addition to the trade compensation outlined below, the Mavs will receive a top-55 protected 2027 second-round pick from the Hawks. 11:17 am: The Thunder are trading Luguentz Dort to the Hawks in a three-team deal that will net Oklahoma City three second-round […]
The Dallas Mavericks' trade for Zaccharie Risacher creates a problem for Dallas, as they now have way too many wings heading into next season.
Hawks The Hawks didn’t necessarily get younger in Sunday’s three-team trade. But they may have gotten tougher, writes Rohan Roman of SI. Atlanta landed veteran wing Luguentz Dort from the Thunder, giving the club another proven perimeter defender after already adding Aaron Wiggins earlier this offseason. Ryan Nembhard also heads to the Hawks, while former […] The post NBA Trade Notes: Hawks, Lu Dort, Thunder, roster, Mavericks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Mavericks didn’t hire Masai Ujiri to sit on his hands. Judging by the past few weeks, he has no plans to. Dallas has quietly become one of the NBA’s busiest teams this offseason, reshaping its roster around reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg while adding size, youth and international talent seemingly everywhere it […] The post Mavericks haven’t wasted time putting Masai Ujiri’s stamp on roster appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Mavericks have been very active in their first offseason under new president Masai Ujiri and general manager Mike Schmitz as they look to build their roster around reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft. After selecting big man Morez Johnson Jr. with the ninth pick […]
The Mavericks may have done more than add another former No. 1 overall pick. They also revived one of the NBA’s most memorable draft pairings. By acquiring Zaccharie Risacher from the Hawks, Dallas now has the No. 1 picks from the 2024 and 2025 NBA Drafts on the same roster in Risacher and Cooper Flagg. […] The post Why Cooper Flagg and Zaccharie Risacher bring back memories of Hakeem and Ralph appeared first on Hoops Wire .