Mavericks Weigh Whether Sergio de Larrea Joins NBA Roster Next Season

Overview

• The Mavericks used their No. 9 pick on Morez Johnson Jr. and acquired the draft rights to Spanish guard Sergio de Larrea in a post-draft multi-team trade.
• De Larrea was taken with the 25th pick and then helped Valencia win the Liga ACB title hours after the draft, leaving his immediate availability unsettled.
• General manager Mike Schmitz said the team and de Larrea are “still working through all of that” as they decide whether he plays for Dallas in 2026–27 or remains in Europe.
• Scouts and team reports describe de Larrea as a 6'6"–6'7" high-IQ guard with strong three-point shooting (around 38–39% this season), playmaking upside and ACB young-player honors.
• The Mavericks face tradeoffs: keeping him overseas would spare a roster spot and salary complications and allow more development, while bringing him over could speed his integration with Cooper Flagg and coach Dusty May but require buyout and roster planning.