Mavericks exercise team option on 2024 No. 1 pick Risacher

The Dallas Mavericks exercised their $17.4 million team option on Zaccharie Risacher for the 2027-28 season, keeping the 2024 No. 1 draft pick under contract and signaling confidence in his development. Acquired from Atlanta in an offseason trade, Risacher has played a prominent role in Dallas’s first four games, contributing 8 points and 6 rebounds per game while making a strong defensive impact with steals and blocks. His shooting has struggled early, but coach Dusty May has praised his effort, rebounding and defensive plays. The move gives Risacher a fresh start with Dallas as the team invests in his potential.