NBA: Heat eye DeMar DeRozan as Mavericks add Zaccharie Risacher in three‑team trade

The Miami Heat have opened talks with veteran forward DeMar DeRozan, but officials are weighing the move against the cost of a mid‑level exception and a potential pursuit of winger Klay Thompson. While DeRozan has expressed interest, the Heat appear reluctant to commit $8 million of their remaining exception money, preferring to wait for market clarity.

Separately, a three‑team deal was approved that sends former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher from the Atlanta Hawks to the Dallas Mavericks. The Hawks receive Lu Dort and guard Ryan Nembhard, while the Oklahoma City Thunder shed salary and acquire protected second‑round picks. The trade gives Dallas a young wing to join Kyrie Irving and rookie Cooper Flagg, creating a roster featuring three former first‑overall picks.