Marcus Sasser joins Mavericks after trade from Pistons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 3:10 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The Dallas Mavericks have acquired Marcus Sasser from the Detroit Pistons. Sasser, 25, previously played three seasons in Detroit and was noted for his strong collegiate career at Houston, where he was a consensus first-team All-American in 2023. He will compete for backup guard minutes behind Kyrie Irving, alongside Ryan Nembhard and Sergio De Larrea. This marks a return to Dallas for Sasser, who was a standout high school player at Red Oak.
- •Sasser started his NBA career with the Pistons in 2023.
- •He was District 14-5A MVP and Class 5A All-State at Red Oak.
- •Sasser averaged 5.2 points and 2 assists per game last season.
- •He was a key player for the University of Houston, leading to an NCAA Sweet Sixteen appearance.
- •Jason Sasser, his uncle, played briefly for the Mavericks in the 1996-97 season.
- 3:10 AMYahoo Sports — Who is Marcus Sasser? 5 things to know about the Red Oak product joining the Mavericks
"Before he worked his way up to the pros, Sasser was an impact player at Red Oak. Now, he'll look to showcase his skills inside a familiar arena.
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