Mavericks list Lively as No. 2, Sasser No. 8, Cisse No. 30

Assignments land ahead of 2026-27 preseason camp

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

THE BLUEPRINT: No. 2 - Dereck Lively II No. 8 - Marcus Sasser No. 30 - Moussa Cissé https://t.co/PNBBvQTV4c Via @dallasmavs on X

What happened: Dereck Lively II will wear No. 2, Marcus Sasser No. 8 and Moussa Cissé No. 30. The assignments set the preseason roster look for the 2026-27 campaign.

Why it matters: Marcus Sasser arrived via six-team trade this summer, adding backcourt depth. Cissé joined on a guaranteed deal, giving Dallas another center option alongside Lively.

What to watch: Dallas continues preseason workouts with the numbered group in camp. Final cuts will clarify rotation roles before opening night.

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@dallasmavs 2026-10-20T17:46:00.339769+00:00

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