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Zaccharie Risacher’s rollercoaster preseason isn’t reason for Mavericks to panic yet

Despite Zaccharie Risacher being inconsistent in his first preseason for the Dallas Mavericks and struggling as a shooter, this isn't something to worry about.

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 9:32 PM
Zaccharie Risacher’s rollercoaster preseason isn’t reason for Mavericks to panic yet
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Noah Weber argues Dallas Mavericks fans should not worry about Zaccharie Risacher's slow preseason start.
  • Risacher averaged 10.3 points and shot 18.8 percent from three-point range over his first three preseason games.
  • The Mavericks acquired the former No. 1 overall pick via a trade with the Atlanta Hawks in July.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Noah Weber of The Smoking Cuban argues that Dallas Mavericks fans should not panic despite Zaccharie Risacher's uneven preseason performance. Acquired from the Atlanta Hawks in late July, Risacher has averaged 10.3 points while shooting just 18.8 percent from beyond the arc through three games, struggling notably in the first halves of contests.

Weber notes that Risacher's shot quality and rhythm should improve during the regular season once he shares the floor with Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg. The article highlights that Risacher received a vote as the summer's most underrated acquisition in NBA.com's annual GM Survey.

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