Dallas Mavericks acquire Zaccharie Risacher in three-team trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 4:51 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Dallas Mavericks have acquired former first overall pick Zaccharie Risacher from the Atlanta Hawks as part of a three-team trade involving the Oklahoma City Thunder. The deal also brings a protected 2027 second-round pick to Dallas while Ryan Nembhard heads to Atlanta. Mavericks' assistant coach mentioned plans to utilize Risacher as a shooting guard in a potentially big lineup alongside other forwards. After being drafted No. 1 in 2024, Risacher had a solid rookie season but saw his role diminish in his second year with the Hawks. He will need to compete for playing time with several other forwards on the Mavericks roster under new head coach Dusty May.
- •Mavericks acquire Zaccharie Risacher in a three-team trade this offseason.
- •Risacher was the first overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
- •Dallas also received a protected second-round pick for 2027.
- •Risacher averaged 12.6 points in his rookie season.
- •Coaching staff aims to feature Risacher in a larger lineup.
- 4:51 PMYahoo Sports — Dallas Mavericks’ Plans for Former No. 1 Pick Zaccharie Risacher Revealed
"The Dallas Mavericks acquired former first overall pick Zaccharie Risacher from the Atlanta Hawks as part of a three-team trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder this offseason.In addition to Risacher, the Mavs received a protected 2027 second-round pick from the Hawks, as per NBA.com. They parted ways with Ryan Nembhard, who was sent to Atlanta, […] The post Dallas Mavericks’ Plans for Former No. 1 Pick Zaccharie Risacher Revealed appeared first on HEAVY.
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