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Zaccharie Risacher News / Mavs Moneyball / October 29
‘He’s a cyborg’ — Mavericks don’t mind paying a little more for another year of Zaccharie Risacher 
Just four games into the Zaccharie Risacher Experience, the Dallas Mavericks seem to be having a good time. A good enough time that the team announced on Wednesday, before the team’s 120-96 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, that they would pick up the fourth-year team option on Risacher’s rookie deal.
Dallas Mavericks News / HITC / October 29
Kendrick Perkins says Dallas Mavericks have a 'forgotten child' who's giving 'LeBron James vibes'
It’s another day and another young player is being compared to LeBron James – this time by Kendrick Perkins. Perkins, a former NBA champion, has been around the game for a long, long time, so his opinions hold a lot of weight, especially when he is talking about an up-and-coming star.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 29
Cooper Flagg On Zaccharie Risacher: ‘Nobody Here Cares’ He Was A No. 1 Pick'
DALLAS — Cooper Flagg handed out 8 assists Wednesday night, two days after he had 11 in Miami. He added 26 points and 5 rebounds on 10-of-23 shooting, and the Dallas Mavericks gave the Oklahoma City Thunder their first loss of the season, 120-96, at American Airlines Center.
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Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 29
Daniel Gafford Hits First Career 3-Pointer In Dallas Mavericks' Rout Of Thunder
DALLAS — The Oklahoma City Thunder went 5-of-32 from 3-point range Wednesday night, and their unbeaten start ended at American Airlines Center. The Dallas Mavericks won all four quarters in a 120-96 final.
Zaccharie Risacher News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 29
Mavericks’ Dusty May is loving Zaccharie Risacher’s ‘masterpiece’ vs. Thunder
Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May had high praise for Zaccharie Risacher after the forward delivered an impressive defensive performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday.
NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / October 29
Stats Rundown: 3 numbers to know from Mavericks’ 120-96 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder
The Dallas Mavericks (3-2) blew out the Oklahoma City Thunder (4-1), 120-96, on Wednesday night in Dallas. Cooper Flagg led a balanced Dallas attack with 26 points, while Ajay Mitchell led the Thunder and all scorers with 29 points.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
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Cooper Flagg News / Field Level Media / October 29
Cooper Flagg-led Mavericks hand Thunder first loss of season
Cooper Flagg had 26 points, eight assists, and five rebounds to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 120-96 home victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday.
Kyrie Irving News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28
Kyrie Irving is being linked to 1 prominent new team
Kyrie Irving might be getting his shot to return to the East Coast. The Miami Heat are monitoring the Dallas Mavericks guard Irving on the trade market, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Wednesday.
Zaccharie Risacher News / Field Level Media / October 28
Mavericks pick up Zaccharie Risacher’s $17.4M option
The Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday announced the retention of Zaccharie Risacher for the 2027-28 season. The team exercised a fourth-year option on the small forward, worth $17.4 million, after acquiring him in a July three-team trade.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 28
Kyrie Irving Cleared For Mavericks-Thunder As Naji Marshall Joins Growing Injury List
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving and Caleb Martin are available for the Dallas Mavericks against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, while five players, including Naji Marshall and Sergio De Larrea, are out, according to the team’s status update.
Zaccharie Risacher News / Hoops Wire / October 28
Mavericks pick up Zaccharie Risacher’s $17.4 million option
Zaccharie Risacher’s shot hasn’t arrived in Dallas yet. The Mavericks have seen enough elsewhere to keep investing in him. Dallas exercised the 21-year-old forward’s $17.4 million team option for 2027-28, the team announced Wednesday.
Zaccharie Risacher News / Hoops Rumors / October 28
Mavericks Exercise Team Option On Zaccharie Risacher
The Mavericks have exercised their $17.4MM, fourth-year team option on 21-year-old forward Zaccharie Risacher, the team announced in a press release. Dallas acquired the former number one overall pick as part of the three-team trade that sent Luguentz Dort to the Hawks.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28
Why Cooper Flagg is giving Kendrick Perkins ‘LeBron James-type vibe’
The Dallas Mavericks have gotten off to a 2-2 start to the 2026-27 NBA season, but one of the biggest storylines around the league thus far regarding the team is the breakout play of second-year forward Cooper Flagg.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 28
Dallas Mavericks Make Expensive Contract Decision on Former First Overall Pick
The deadline to pick up or decline the team options for 2024 first-round picks is coming up, and one of the more fascinating decisions in the NBA was what the Mavericks would do with Zaccharie Risacher.
Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 28
Mavericks' Cooper Flagg On Possible Team USA Future: 'It Would Be Amazing'
MIAMI — Cooper Flagg said Monday night that he would love to play for Team USA if he is ever asked. He made the comment after scoring 29 points in the Dallas Mavericks’ 113-109 win over the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center.
Santi Aldama News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 28
Santi Aldama's Mavericks Debut Will Have To Wait Despite Texas Legends Practice
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks downgraded Naji Marshall to doubtful with an illness on their updated injury report for Wednesday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder .
Rick Welts News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 28
Hall-of-Fame Dallas Mavericks Executive Set to Retire Again
The Dallas Mavericks had nearly as many changes as you could think of this offseason. They got a new head coach, followed by an entirely new coaching staff, a new team president, a new general manager, and almost their entire front office changed over.
Santi Aldama News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 28
Mavericks Nearing Major Boost As Key Player Closes In On Return
The Dallas Mavericks are out to a 2-2 start, with both of their wins coming on the road against Eastern Conference playoff contenders. Despite positive signs in the first week of the 2026-27 NBA season, the Mavericks aren't even at full strength.
Kyrie Irving News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28
Kyrie Irving would have ‘robust’ trade market, but he’s not here to entertain NBA’s rumormongering ‘BS’
Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is back on the court, but his return has kept trade talks going. Irving is always at the center of trade talk in the NBA, but in a recent ESPN article by Tim McMahon, he made it clear he’s not here to entertain the NBA media’s rumor-mongering.
Cooper Flagg News / Athlon Sports / October 28
Jason Williams paid $515 for a slot in a Cooper Flagg card break; his one-of-one rookie card sold for $8.04 million
Cooper Flagg had a sensational first year in the NBA during the 2025-26 season, eventually winning the Rookie of the Year award in the process. The Dallas Mavericks forward played in 70 games during the campaign, averaging 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.2 steals per game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Larry Brown Sports / October 27
Cooper Flagg turns heads with a historic James Harden accomplishment
Cooper Flagg returned to action on Monday and pulled off a rare NBA accomplishment in helping the Dallas Mavericks defeat the Miami Heat. The No. 1 pick
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 27
Cooper Flagg records historic performance to match Giannis Antetokounmpo in Mavericks' win
In order for the Dallas Mavericks to get the win on Monday night, Cooper Flagg had to match Giannis Antetokounmpo. Flagg did exactly that as the Mavericks won a close game and beat the Miami Heat 113-109.
Vsevolod Ishchenko News / Hoops Rumors / October 26
Mavs Second-Round Pick Ishchenko Will Remain Overseas
No. 56 overall pick Vsevolod Ishchenko, whose draft rights are controlled by the Mavericks, will remain in Russia for the 2026/27 season, his agent Nafiset Udychak told All Things Mavs (Twitter links). “Lokomotiv Kuban and Dallas have built a strong working relationship.
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