The Dallas Mavericks have acquired Russian guard Vsevolod Ishchenko from the Los Angeles Lakers in a draft-night trade, sending cash considerations to secure the 56th overall pick.
The transaction took place during the second round of the NBA draft on Thursday, June 25, 2026, as part of the Mavericks' roster reconstruction under team leadership.
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The pick was originally obtained by the Lakers from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for cash, as reported by journalist Shams Charania on social media platform X.
"Sources: The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring No. 56 from the Chicago Bulls in the second round of the NBA draft tonight at 8 pm ET on ESPN.
Lakers sent cash to the Bulls to get a pick tonight," Charania stated.
After the Lakers selected Ishchenko with the pick, they redirected the draft rights to Dallas in a subsequent agreement between the two franchises.
"The Lakers and Mavericks have made a trade — L. A.
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sends No. 56 Vsevolod Ishchenko to Dallas," Charania added.
Second Trade in Two Days
This marks the second transactional agreement between the Lakers and Mavericks within a two-day period.
The two teams were also involved in a four-team trade that included Cam Carr, Sergio De Larrea, and Koa Peat.
Media analyst Marc Stein provided context on the rapid sequence of deals between the organizations.
"Second time in two days that the Lakers and Mavericks have combined on a trade: They were both in the four-team deal agreed to last night involving Cam Carr, Sergio De Larrea and Koa Peat and now Dallas has acquired the draft rights to No. 56 Vsevolod Ischenko from the Lakers," Stein said.
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The acquisition of Ishchenko advances the ongoing roster restructuring efforts led by Mavericks executive Masai Ujiri.
