Ishchenko will play for Lokomotiv Kuban in Russia during the 2026-27 season, Grant Afseth of Roundtable Sports reports.
Ishchenko was selected by Dallas with the No. 56 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and joined the team for Summer League action, but he won't play for the organization during the 2026-27 season. The Mavericks will hold his draft rights while he plays overseas.