Mavericks make moves in free agency during offseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 4:45 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
The Dallas Mavericks continue their free agency efforts under team president Masai Ujiri and general manager Mike Schmitz. Ujiri emphasized a desire to build around Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg while aiming for immediate success. The Mavericks matched a two-year offer sheet for restricted free agent Moussa Cisse worth $4.7 million. Additionally, they acquired Santi Aldama and Marcus Sasser in a six-team trade. Recent reports indicate that the Mavericks will not pursue Kawhi Leonard, who is expected to join the Toronto Raptors.
- •Mavericks match offer sheet for Moussa Cisse.
- •Dallas acquires Santi Aldama and Marcus Sasser in a trade.
- •Ujiri aims for a competitive roster around Flagg.
- •Kawhi Leonard set to join the Raptors, not Dallas.
- 4:45 AMYahoo Sports — Mavericks free agency tracker: Keep up with the latest news, reports involving Dallas
"This is the first offseason for the Mavericks' new front office regime of team president Masai Ujiri and general manager Mike Schmitz.
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