Mavericks fans favor Aldama deal over Risacher trade

A team option could give Dallas a two-season evaluation

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 271 min read

What happened: Dallas acquired Santi Aldama and the rights to Tarik Biberovic in a multi-team transaction. A separate deal brought in Zaccharie Risacher, the former No. 1 overall pick.

Why it matters: Aldama offers near-term flexibility as he approaches his athletic prime. Dallas must soon decide on Risacher's player option for 2027-28 before he has played for the club.

By the numbers: The poll split 62% for the Aldama-Biberovic package and 38% for the Risacher deal.

What to watch: Their roles during the 2026-27 season will provide the first on-court comparison between the two moves.

Sources

Yahoo NBA 2026-07-27T17:40:41.859077+00:00

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