Moussa Cisse News, Rumors, Updates - Dallas Mavericks

Headed to bench Cisse will come off the bench in Friday's preseason finale versus the Hawks.

Impact Daniel Gafford (rest) is back and starting after sitting out Wednesday's preseason loss to the Pelicans, so Cisse will return to a reserve role. As a member of the second unit this preseason, Cisse is averaging 1.5 points and 3.5 rebounds in 10.5 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Friday Cisse (ankle) is available for Friday's preseason game versus Atlanta.

Impact Cisse was nursing a sprained left ankle, though it won't keep him off the court for the Mavericks' final exhibition. The 24-year-old has averaged 3.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.3 blocks across 12.5 minutes per outing in three preseason appearances.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Head coach Dusty May said Cisse (ankle) didn't practice Thursday as a precaution but added that the big man "would've been able to play" if there was a game, Mike Curtis of The Dal...

Impact Cisse sprained his left ankle in Wednesday's loss to the Pelicans and could sit out Friday's preseason finale against the Hawks as a precautionary measure. Even if he doesn't play Friday, it appears Cisse is trending toward being available for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Houston.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Tweaks ankle Wednesday Cisse exited Wednesday's 101-97 preseason loss to New Orleans due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Cisse exited early, though Dallas head coach Dusty May downplayed the severity of the injury. "They said he tweaked an ankle and I don't think preseason is a reason to push it," May said, per source. As such, the Mavericks could opt to hold Cisse out of Friday's preseason finale against Atlanta.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Cisse will start in Wednesday's preseason game against New Orleans, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.

Impact Cisse will make his first start of the preseason. The 24-year-old hasn't had a productive preseason thus far, averaging 1.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals over 10.5 minutes per contest in two appearances.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs six boards Friday Cisse amassed zero points (0-3 FG), six rebounds, three assists and two steals in 14 minutes during Friday's 135-117 preseason loss to Houston.

Impact Cisse served as the third-string center, playing behind Morez Johnson and Daniel Gafford. Despite a few bright spots last season, it appears as though Cisse could struggle to be an every-night part of the rotation, particularly if Dereck Lively returns from his foot injury at any point. Cisse is someone to monitor, just in case injuries befall the Dallas frontcourt, especially for those needing rebounds and blocks.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks guaranteeing Moussa Cisse's contract should end roster debate Moussa Cisse looked like the obvious odd man out. But Dallas just made one decision that could settle the roster crunch.

OCTOBER 3 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Mavericks' Moussa Cisse-Dwight Powell battle shouldn't even happen There is a clear choice to make here for the Mavericks between Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell.

SEPTEMBER 23 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Mavericks need to find minutes for Moussa Cisse despite their center logjam The Mavericks have a frontcourt logjam. Yet one overlooked big man may be too good to keep buried on the bench.

SEPTEMBER 11 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Mavericks re-sign center Moussa Cisse following reports of an offer sheet from the Knicks

The Dallas Mavericks have re-signed restricted free agent Moussa Cisse in the wake of multiple reports that the second-year center had signed an offer sheet with the New York Knick...

JULY 23 • Associated Press

Knicks Lost More Than Just Moussa Cisse After Failed Deal The Knicks' attempt to sign Moussa Cisse in free agency was a long shot for multiple reasons.

JULY 21 • SI.COM

Making Sense of the Knicks' Failed Pursuit of Moussa Cisse The New York Knicks have one roster spot up for grabs with a glaring need for another big man following the departures of Mitchell Robinson...

JULY 19 • SI.COM

Mavericks finally make the Moussa Cisse move fans were begging for The Dallas Mavericks' most recent offseason move is one that fans and media have been plotting from the jump.

JULY 19 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Knicks have an ideal trade target hiding in plain view after Moussa Cisse miss After unsuccessfully going after both Moussa Cisse and Moussa Diabate, the Knicks should turn their attentions to Dylan Cardwell of the Sacr...

JULY 19 • DAILYKNICKS.COM

Knicks' failed Moussa Cisse chase may have settled final roster spot debate Though the Knicks did not successfully sign Moussa Cisse, tendering him an offer sheet proves they'll use their 15th and final roster spot o...

JULY 19 • DAILYKNICKS.COM

Dallas Mavericks Match Knicks Offer Sheet, Another Move Likely on Horizon Moussa Cisse is back with the Dallas Mavericks, which means someone will have to go.

JULY 19 • SI.COM

Dallas matches offer sheet The Mavericks matched the Knicks' two-year, $4.7 million deal on restricted free agent Cisse, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact The Knicks extended the two-year, $4.7 million deal to Cisse on Saturday, but the Mavs didn't waste any time matching the offer to ensure he remained in Dallas. Cisse averaged 4.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 13.9 minutes per game in his rookie season with the Mavericks, but he'll have a tough time getting into the rotation in Year-2 while Dereck Lively, Daniel Gafford, Santi Aldama and Morez Johnson are healthy.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks just presented Mavericks a no-brainer Moussa Cisse decision The Knicks just created a surprising opportunity for the Mavericks, and Dallas would be making a mistake if it doesn't take advantage.

JULY 18 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Knicks' Moussa Cisse move is exactly what Karl-Anthony Towns needed The New York Knicks desperately needed more backup center minutes behind Karl-Anthony Towns.

JULY 18 • DAILYKNICKS.COM

How Knicks' Moussa Cisse offer sheet works, and what deadline Mavericks have to match it | Sporting News Cisse could end up in one of two places.

JULY 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Knicks, Moussa Cisse agree to two-year offer sheet — but deal for Mavericks center far from complete The Knicks are hoping to bring in another big man.

JULY 18 • NYPOST.COM

Intriguing Mavericks Prospect Signs Offer Sheet With New York Knicks The Dallas Mavericks now have a decision to make on Moussa Cisse.

JULY 18 • SI.COM

Agrees to offer sheet with NYK Cisse agreed to a two-year offer sheet with the Knicks on Saturday, Jake Fischer of BleacherReport.com reports.

Impact After receiving a two-way qualifying offer from the Mavericks earlier in the offseason, Cisse entered restricted free agency and appears to have found a match with the Knicks. In 38 regular-season appearances at the NBA level, the big man averaged 4.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 13.9 minutes per contest. Dallas has 48 hours to match the offer, or Cisse will officially head to New York.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks' best way to keep key free agent is abundantly clear The Mavericks' roster crunch complicates keeping Moussa Cisse, but one move could make bringing back the breakout big man simple.

JULY 13 • THESMOKINGCUBAN.COM

Extended qualifying offer The Mavericks extended a two-way qualifying offer to Cisse on Monday, Kevin Gray Jr. of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Cisse is now a two-way restricted free agent and can seek a better deal elsewhere. He appeared in 38 regular-season games (one start) for Dallas last season, during which he averaged 4.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 13.9 minutes per tilt. He also shot 57.4 percent from the field.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

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Mavericks re-sign center Moussa Cisse following reports of an offer sheet from the Knicks