Mavericks Expected to Trade for Marcus Sasser
Key Questions
Who are the Mavericks expected to trade for?
The Mavericks are expected to acquire Pistons guard Marcus Sasser using a trade exception in a move set for next week.
What strengths does Marcus Sasser bring to Dallas?
The 25-year-old hometown product from Red Oak shot 41.5% from three this season, providing needed shooting and backcourt depth behind Kyrie Irving.
What is the context of the Sasser trade within the Mavericks' roster changes?
The low-risk, high-reward acquisition fits Masai Ujiri's ongoing reshaping of the roster to address shooting and depth needs.
Mavs are expected to trade for Pistons guard Marcus Sasser next week using a trade exception. Sasser, a 25-year-old hometown kid, shot 41.5% from three this season, filling a critical need for shooting and backcourt depth behind Kyrie. Masai Ujiri continues reshaping the roster with a low-risk, high-reward move.
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Updated Jul 2, 2026