Hoop DossierMarcus Sasser
Dallas Mavericks · Guard · 6′1″ 195 lb · age 26 · Houston · 5th season
Season averages appear after his first game (Wed, Oct 21).
What's being said
13 items this season- Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Analysis ·
Projected rotation from the dress rehearsal: Flagg, Irving, P.J. Washington, Gafford and 'Reese Shea' (likely Risacher), then Christie (rested), Naji Marshall, Morez Johnson Jr., de Larrea, and probably Sasser.
- Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Prediction ·
A host's projected rotation: Flagg, Irving, Washington, Gafford, 'Reese Shea' (likely Risacher) and Christie, plus Naji Marshall, Morez Johnson Jr., de Larrea and probably Sasser.
- Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Prediction ·
Projected rotation from the dress rehearsal: Flagg, Irving, Washington, Gafford, 'Reese Shea' (probably Risacher), with Christie back after resting. A host thinks Marshall, Johnson Jr., de Larrea and Sasser will probably also be in it.
- Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Prediction ·
A host projects the rotation: the starters (Flagg, Irving, Washington, Gafford, Risacher, heard as 'Reese Shea'), Christie when back, then Marshall (heard as 'Najee Marshall'; likely Naji Marshall), Johnson (heard as 'Morris Johnson Jr.'; likely Morez Johnson Jr.), de Larrea (heard as 'Sergio De La Rea'; likely Sergio de Larrea) and Marcus Sasser, whom he said 'I think will probably be in it'.
- Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Prediction ·
A host is unsure whether Caleb Martin makes the rotation ('might have to be'). He says it feels like Martin might be out there, and if so Sasser would probably drop down the list.
- Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Report ·
Marcus Sasser had an adductor issue and basically didn't get a chance to play in the preseason. He played just under 12 minutes in this game, and a host speculated the team may be slow-rolling him.
- Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Report ·
With Flagg and Kyrie both off the floor in the first quarter, the Mavs played Marshall (heard as 'Najee'), de Larrea (heard as 'Larry') and Sasser together as three ball handlers. A host doesn't think the Mavs see Sasser as a point guard. Sasser hit a three and a floater.
- Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Prediction ·
Marcus Sasser is described as returning to play in the preseason game tonight (Friday). Steve also says he thinks Sasser will play in Friday's game.
- Podcast Marcus Sasser (reported), via Locked On Mavericks · Relayed report ·
At Media Day, Sasser said he didn't really find his way with the Pistons and is now with the Mavericks.
- Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Opinion ·
Steve thinks Sasser could play a lot and could complement Sergio (likely Sergio de Larrea), adding offensive variety. He links this to Dusty May recently talking about offensive versatility.
- Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Report ·
Marcus Sasser, Santi Aldama and 'Rez' (likely Morez Johnson Jr.) did not play against the Pelicans. The host says Sasser and Aldama haven't appeared at all yet this preseason. No reason was stated.
- Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Rumor ·
The host hopes Sasser, Aldama and Rez (likely Morez Johnson Jr.) are being held out for the same preseason caution.
- Podcast Nick Angstadt, Locked On Mavericks · Report ·
Gafford was out, Marcus Sasser was still out, and Santi Aldama and Morez Johnson Jr. (heard as 'Moraes Johnson Jr.') were out. The host described the group as anybody 'thought of having an injury' during camp; no specific injuries were named.
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Game log
● = started2025-26 season (last season) · 43 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17 | CLE L | 23 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| May 15 | @CLE W | 18 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| May 11 | @CLE L | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| May 3 | ORL W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 22 | ORL W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 12 | @IND W | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 10 | @CHA W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 8 | MIL W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 6 | @ORL L | 18 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr 4 | @PHI W | 11 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 2 | MIN W | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 31 | TOR W | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Mar 30 | @OKC L | 18 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar 28 | @MIN W | 11 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar 26 | NOP W | 16 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 43 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19 | @WAS W | 14 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar 17 | @WAS W | 25 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar 15 | @TOR L | 12 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Mar 13 | MEM W | 22 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar 12 | PHI W | 23 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar 10 | @BKN W | 21 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar 8 | @MIA L | 19 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar 7 | BKN L | 29 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar 5 | @SAS L | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 27 | CLE W | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 21 | @CHI W | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb 11 | @TOR W | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 6 | NYK W | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb 5 | WAS L | 14 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb 1 | BKN W | 15 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Jan 25 | SAC W | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 21 | @NOP W | 21 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Jan 17 | IND W | 12 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jan 10 | LAC L | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jan 7 | CHI W | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 5 | NYK W | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Jan 4 | @CLE W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 1 | MIA L | 24 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec 30 | @LAL W | 24 | 19 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Dec 20 | CHA W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 18 | @DAL L | 8 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec 12 | ATL W | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 6 | MIL W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
How his numbers change by situation, with four seasons of history →
Availability
No game on the slate yet
Who called it
Analyst trackerCame true 1 · Waiting 3 · Opinion 1
- Waiting Locked On Mavericks (show): These players will be in Dallas's rotation in the opener at Houston (Sasser marked as probable).
2026-10-17 · Podcast · for @ HOU, 2026-10-22 - Waiting Locked On Mavericks (show): These players will make up Dallas's rotation in the opener at Houston.
2026-10-17 · Podcast · for @ HOU, 2026-10-22 - Waiting Locked On Mavericks (show): Marshall, Johnson Jr., de Larrea and Sasser will be in Dallas's rotation in the opener at Houston.
2026-10-17 · Podcast · for DAL @ HOU, 2026-10-22 - Came true Locked On Mavericks (show): Marcus Sasser will play in Friday's preseason game against Atlanta.
2026-10-16 · Podcast · for ATL @ DAL, 2026-10-17 · result: came off the bench, 12 min - Opinion Locked On Mavericks (show): If Martin makes the rotation, Sasser would drop down the pecking order.
2026-10-17 · Podcast · for DAL @ HOU, 2026-10-22