{
  "id": 14610042,
  "title": "Dusty May highlights Zaccharie Risacher’s qualities that will help Mavericks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/dusty-may-highlights-zaccharie-risachers-qualities-that-will-help",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-15T04:16:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dusty-may-highlights-zaccharie-risacher-041644631.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dallas Mavericks lost to the New Orleans Pelicans, 101-97, in a preseason game at American Airlines Center on Wednesday, leaving them with a 1-2 record. However, the team remains optimistic, thanks to the strong performances of Cooper Flagg and the return of Kyrie Irving from his ACL injury. Coach Dusty May has been particularly impressed with Zaccharie Risacher, the 21-year-old wingman acquired in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks and the Oklahoma City Thunder. May emphasized Risacher's consistent strengths on offense, including offensive rebounding, running the lanes in transition, and being an effective off-ball cutter. Risacher contributed with six points, four rebounds, one assist, two steals, and one block in 23 minutes, but struggled from the field, shooting just 3-of-11. Despite not reaching his full potential yet, May's confidence in Risacher is expected to provide a strong foundation as the Mavericks aim for success in the upcoming season.",
  "summary": "The Dallas Mavericks fell short against the New Orleans Pelicans, 101-97 , in the preseason at American Airlines Center on Wednesday, dropping to 1-2. But it should not be a cause for concern for the Mavericks, who are entering the upcoming season with optimism, fueled by the continued ascent of Cooper Flagg in his second year and the much-awaited […] The post Dusty May highlights Zaccharie…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}