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Ryan Nembhard Moves to Atlanta
Guard Ryan Nembhard was traded by the Dallas Mavericks to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The deal also involved the Oklahoma City Thunder, who sent guard/forward Luguentz Dort to Atlanta. The Thunder received three second-round draft picks in the trade, while the Hawks shipped forward Zaccharie Risacher to the Mavericks. Nembhard is coming off a solid but unspectacular rookie campaign. He averaged 6.6 points and 5.3 assists in 19.5 minutes per game, starting 27 of his 60 outings. Nembhard will start life in Atlanta as CJ McCollum's backup and must also compete with Kingston Flemings and Devin Carter for playing time, making it a tough situation for him from a fantasy perspective.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Zaccharie Risacher Shipped to Dallas
Forward Zaccharie Risacher will suit up for the Dallas Mavericks next season, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The former No. 1 overall pick was traded on Sunday by the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal. Atlanta acquired guard Ryan Nembhard from Dallas and guard/forward Luguentz Dort from the Oklahoma City Thunder. While Risacher had a decent rookie campaign in 2024-25, his development stalled in his sophomore year, leading to the loss of his starting role. The situation in Dallas doesn't look particularly rosy for Risacher either. He will likely remain a reserve, competing for playing time with the likes of Naji Marshall and Santi Aldama at the forward positions.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Mavericks Rebuff Trade Interest in Kyrie Irving
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has been the subject of trade inquiries from multiple teams this summer, but the Mavericks have shown no interest in moving him, Evan Sidery reports. New head coach Dusty May is eager to build the offense around Cooper Flagg and Irving and compete right away next season. The 34-year-old tore his left ACL in March 2025 and missed all of 2025-26, so his return for 2026-27 is the story that matters most for fantasy. If he comes back near his old form, the commitment locks in a high-usage lead guard next to the reigning Rookie of the Year, a strong pairing for his value. The risk is real, though: post-ACL returns at his age can be bumpy, making his health and timeline the swing factor to track.
Source: Evan Sidery
Source: Evan Sidery
Mavericks Match Knicks' Offer Sheet to Keep Moussa Cisse
Dallas Mavericks center Moussa Cisse will remain with the team after Dallas matched the New York Knicks' two-year, $4.7 million offer sheet, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Cisse signed the Knicks' sheet on Saturday, but Dallas moved quickly to keep the 6-foot-11 rim protector. He was a defensive standout in the G League last season, averaging 14.7 points, 13.1 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks for the Texas Legends and closing the Mavs' finale with 17 points and 20 boards. In the NBA, he chipped in 4.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks across 38 games. He returns as depth behind Daniel Gafford, Dereck Lively II, and Santi Aldama, so his fantasy path runs through the injury report, starting with Lively's recovery timeline.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Knicks Sign Moussa Cisse to Two-Year Offer Sheet
Restricted free-agent center Moussa Cisse has agreed to a two-year offer sheet with the New York Knicks, ESPN's Shams Charania reports, giving the Dallas Mavericks 48 hours to match or let him walk. The first year is half-guaranteed with 2027-28 non-guaranteed, a modest number for a backup center. The 23-year-old carved out a role for the shorthanded Mavericks as a rookie, averaging 4.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks in 13.9 minutes across 38 games. He ranked among the league's top 15 in both rebound and block rate, the physicality that made him a valuable role player. Dallas has valued him as cheap depth behind Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II, so a match is plausible. Either way, his fantasy value hinges on injuries opening minutes in a crowded frontcourt.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Mavericks Looking to Trade Klay Thompson
Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson could be on the move this summer. The Mavericks are reportedly looking to trade Thompson, who is in the final year of his contract. Thompson is one of the best perimeter shooters in league history, but age regression has taken a toll on him. This past season, Thompson averaged 11.7 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists across 21.7 minutes per game in 69 games. The Mavs would like to get his $17.5 million off their books, but aren't considering a buyout right now. Thompson is no longer a centerpiece of an offense, but could still be a useful contributor on a contending team. The Miami Heat have reportedly expressed interest in Thompson, but we'll see if they can swing a deal financially.
Source: Evan Sidery
Source: Evan Sidery
Sergio De Larrea Hands Out 12 Assists Against Grizzlies
Dallas Mavericks guard Sergio de Larrea accounted for 16 points, one rebound, 12 assists, one block, and two three-pointers in Monday's 96-88 Summer League win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The No. 25 pick bounced back efficiently, shooting 3-for-7 from the field after struggling to a 3-for-14 line in Thursday's loss to Golden State. His scoring consistency remains a developmental project, but the 20-year-old's positional size and elite court vision popped throughout his 30 minutes of action. De Larrea is not set up for an immediate rookie-year fantasy impact while buried on the depth chart behind Kyrie Irving and Marcus Sasser. However, his advanced playmaking profile gives him a cleaner long-term path to rotation minutes than a standard one-dimensional prospect.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Klay Thompson Drawing Strong Interest From Miami
According to Barry Jackson and Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson has emerged as a player of strong interest to the Miami Heat, regardless of whether LeBron James joins Miami. The hang-up is cost, with Thompson owed $17.5 million in the final year of his deal and Marc Stein reporting that Dallas prefers to explore trades before a buyout. Thompson averaged 11.7 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists while shooting 38.3% on 7.6 three-point attempts across 69 games last season. A Heat move would help his role security more than his fantasy ceiling, since he is now mostly a three-point specialist who rarely supplies enough rebounds, assists, or defensive stats to cover cold shooting stretches.
Source: Miami Herald
Source: Miami Herald
Morez Johnson Jr. Swats Four Shots in Loss to Lakers
Dallas Mavericks forward/center Morez Johnson Jr. recorded 10 points, five rebounds, four blocks, and two steals over 28 minutes in Saturday's 91-70 Summer League loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The ninth overall pick shot 4-for-8 from the field, including 0-for-1 from three-point range, and went 1-for-2 at the free-throw line. Although his offensive output was modest, he anchored the defense with a game-high four rejections following a 27-point scoring outburst in Thursday's opener. Johnson will look to carve out a rotational role during his rookie campaign, but he faces stiff competition for frontcourt minutes from Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Morez Johnson Jr. Leads Mavericks With 27 Points
Dallas Mavericks forward/center Morez Johnson Jr. recorded 27 points, eight rebounds, three assists, three steals, and two blocks across 26 minutes in Thursday's 101-90 Summer League loss to the Golden State Warriors. The ninth pick went 12-for-17 from the field, providing excellent multi-category production in his Las Vegas debut. Johnson averaged 13.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.1 blocks, and 0.7 steals at Michigan last season, demonstrating that his defensive instincts translate cleanly to the professional level. Although his outside jumper still needs development, his high motor gives him a useful lane to category value. With that in mind, he faces a crowded veteran depth chart featuring P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford. Fantasy managers should treat him as a watch-list option until consistent rotation minutes emerge under new head coach Dusty May.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Marcus Sasser Acquired by Mavericks in Six-Team Trade
Dallas Mavericks guard Marcus Sasser was acquired from the Detroit Pistons as part of a six-team trade, according to Mavs PR. Dallas also added Santi Aldama and the draft rights to Tarik Biberovic in the deal. Sasser had a limited role in Detroit last season, averaging 5.2 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists across 12.0 minutes per game. The 25-year-old shot 41.5 percent from three-point range, which gives him a useful path to bench minutes in his new home. However, his immediate fantasy ceiling is severely capped by a crowded depth chart. With Kyrie Irving returning to health to anchor the backcourt alongside Ryan Nembhard and rookie Sergio de Larrea, Sasser will have to fight for consistent reserve reps under new head coach Dusty May. Until he carves out a definitive rotation role, his fantasy value remains thin.
Source: Mavs PR
Source: Mavs PR
Tarık Biberovic Nears an NBA Move to the Mavericks
Fenerbahce forward Tarik Biberovic's NBA status should be resolved soon after the Dallas Mavericks moved to acquire his draft rights, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Stein reported that Biberovic must decide by July 7 whether to use the NBA out clause in his Fenerbahce contract, putting a resolution on his 2026-27 playing status on the clock. The 25-year-old was the No. 56 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and averaged 8.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 22.3 minutes during EuroLeague regular-season play. His fantasy appeal would come from perimeter shooting, but he needs both a finalized NBA deal and a real rotation path before becoming more than a name to track.
Source: Marc Stein
Source: Marc Stein
Garrett Temple Retires to Join Dusty May's Mavericks Staff
Garrett Temple is joining Dusty May's coaching staff with the Dallas Mavericks, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reports. Temple is moving into coaching after a 16-year playing career and will be part of a staff also expected to feature former Pelicans head coach Willie Green. This does not create a direct fantasy swing, but Dallas clearly wanted more NBA experience around May after a 26-56 season. Temple's value should come in player development, locker-room credibility, and defensive habits. That matters most for the team's young core, though fantasy managers should wait for actual rotation and pace changes before adjusting values.
Source: Marc Stein
Source: Marc Stein
Mavericks Preparing a Significant Offer for Tarik Biberovic
The Dallas Mavericks are preparing a significant contract offer for Fenerbahce guard/forward Tarik Biberovic, according to Eurohoops' Bugra Uzar. Dallas acquired Biberovic's NBA draft rights in Wednesday's Santi Aldama trade with Memphis. Marc Stein of The Stein Line adds that Dallas has opened talks with the sharpshooter's camp about coming stateside as soon as next season. The 25-year-old is one of Europe's premier shooters, posting a .524/.419/.952 slash with 11.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 24.3 minutes across 41 EuroLeague games, and he has hit 45.8 percent from three over 63 career playoff games. The fantasy fit is obvious: Dallas ranked bottom-five in three-point shooting and could use his floor spacing next to Cooper Flagg. Temper the enthusiasm, though. His arrival hinges on a $2 million buyout the Mavs can only partly cover, and even if he signs, a rookie role likely means single-digit minutes. The actionable question isn't his fantasy value yet, it's whether the buyout gets resolved and he makes the jump. Revisit him if and when Dallas closes a deal.
Source: Bugra Uzar
Source: Bugra Uzar
Willie Green Expected to Join Dusty May's Mavericks Staff
The Dallas Mavericks are expected to hire former Pelicans coach Willie Green as the top assistant on Dusty May's first NBA staff, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reports, with Green picking Dallas over a return to Steve Kerr's Warriors bench. The fantasy relevance is all about development. May arrives straight from Michigan with no NBA reps, so pairing him with Green, who spent four seasons running a young Pelicans roster, matters for how quickly Dallas sorts out roles. The centerpiece is reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg, who poured in 21.0 points as a rookie and should shoulder a heavy on-ball workload in year two. May has also said he intends to lean on veteran Kyrie Irving as a steadying presence, which could cap Flagg's assist ceiling if Irving handles primary playmaking. Flagg's usage and how these voices split the backcourt touches are the threads to track as the staff fills out.
Source: Marc Stein
Source: Marc Stein
