Dallas Mavericks acquire forward Zaccharie Risacher from Atlanta Hawks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 4:14 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
The Dallas Mavericks have acquired forward Zaccharie Risacher from the Atlanta Hawks as part of a three-team deal that included the Oklahoma City Thunder. Risacher averaged 11.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.2 assists during his time with the Hawks, where he started 119 games over two seasons. Originally drafted first overall by Atlanta in 2024, he is expected to seek greater consistency in Dallas. The Mavericks' front office has familiarity with Risacher, as general manager Mike Schmitz scouted him previously in France. This summer marks Dallas' continued effort to add young talent to their roster.
- •Zaccharie Risacher was acquired from Atlanta Hawks.
- •He averaged 11.1 points in two seasons with Atlanta.
- •Schmitz scouted Risacher as a teenager in France.
- •Acquisition is part of a three-team trade.
- •Risacher was the first overall pick in 2024 NBA draft.
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"Risacher will look to find consistency in Dallas after averaging 11.1 points throughout his stint in Atlanta.
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