Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Grabs 20 rebounds in season finale
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Cisse produced 17 points (6-15 FG, 5-6 FT), 20 rebounds, two blocks, two steals and one assist across 41 minutes during Sunday's 149-128 win over the Bulls.
Cisse made just eight appearances for the Mavericks following the All-Star break while he had limited availability due to his two-way contract, but he was productive when called upon with averages of 7.4 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.1 steals in 21.3 minutes per contest. The 23-year-old is slated to become a restricted free agent this summer, and Cisse likely showed enough potential for Dallas to retain him on another two-way deal, if not upgrade him to a standard NBA contract. When healthy, Dereck Lively (foot) and Daniel Gafford are projected to serve as the Mavericks' center tandem, but Cisse could enter next season third on the depth chart if Dallas chooses not to bring back impending unrestricted free agents Dwight Powell and Marvin Bagley.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Available against Bulls
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Cisse (two-way) is available for Sunday's game against Chicago.
The Mavericks are running thin for the final regular-season game of the 2025-26 campaign, so Cisse's services will be necessary. The 23-year-old has been in the lineup for Dallas in the last two games, combining for 18 points, 17 rebounds, two steals and four blocks across 41 minutes of action.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Probable versus Chicago
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Cisse (two-way) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Chicago.
Cisse has appeared in the Mavericks' last two games, most recently finishing with seven points, eight assists, two steals and three blocks across 19 minutes in Friday's 139-120 loss to San Antonio. With Daniel Gafford (rest), P.J. Washington (elbow) and Marvin Bagley (shoulder) doubtful for this contest, Cisse could continue to see action. There's also a chance he will start for the second time during the 2025-26 campaign.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Five defensive stoppers
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Cisse accumulated seven points (3-5 FG, 1-5 FT), eight rebounds, three blocks and two steals across 19 minutes during Friday's 139-120 loss to San Antonio.
Cisse recorded at least five combined steals and blocks for the second time in his past three games, once again flashing some nice defensive upside. Although his role has been sporadic, Cisse has demonstrated enough to at least keep himself relevant when available. With one game remaining in the season, Cisse makes for a viable streaming option for anyone needing rebounds and blocks.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Productive defensively in loss
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Cisse closed with eight points (4-7 FG), 13 rebounds, two blocks and three steals over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 123-99 loss to Milwaukee.
Cisse didn't provide much on offense, although he made his presence felt, considering he didn't have many touches. His real fantasy value came on the defensive end and as a rebounder. In three appearances in March, Cisse racked up 32 rebounds, four steals and five blocks while scoring 14 points on 7-for-13 shooting. He won't be a game-changer in most fantasy formats with the playoffs about to end, but he could be useful in category-based leagues for managers looking to bolster their frontcourt via a streaming alternative.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Not available Wednesday
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Cisse (two-way) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Cisse hasn't suited up for the Mavericks since March 6 while the team continues to manage his availability as the season winds down. After Wednesday, the undrafted rookie out of Memphis will be eligible to play in four of the Mavericks' final nine games while he remains signed to a two-way deal. Cisse's most recent game action came in the G League back on Sunday, when he played 28 minutes and recorded 17 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in the Texas Legends' 109-106 win over the Iowa Wolves. He had missed the Legends' previous game Friday against the Wolves due to a right shoulder injury.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Swats three shots in loss
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Cisse notched six points (3-5 FG), seven rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal across 25 minutes during Friday's 120-100 loss to Boston.
With Daniel Gafford (ankle) and Marvin Bagley (neck) sidelined for the second leg of this back-to-back set, Cisse saw increased playing time and even logged more minutes than starter Dwight Powell (15 minutes). Cisse was fairly productive, grabbing seven boards and recording a game-high three blocks. The big man has just four games of eligibility left at the NBA level while on a two-way contract, so he isn't likely to suit up unless Gafford and Bagley both continue to miss time.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Inactive for Tuesday's loss
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Cisse (two-way) was inactive for Tuesday's 117-90 loss to the Hornets.
Cisse had appeared in each of the Mavericks' previous three games and averaged 3.3 points and 8.3 rebounds in 13.7 minutes over that stretch, but Dallas opted to hold him out Tuesday in an effort to preserve his availability for the remainder of the season. Since the two-way center has already suited up for 45 games at the NBA level this season, he'll be eligible to play in just five of the team's remaining 21 contests unless the Mavericks upgrade him to a standard contract.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Hauls in 12 boards off bench
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Cisse finished Sunday's 100-87 loss to Oklahoma City with zero points (0-1 FG) and 12 rebounds in 21 minutes.
Cisse collected double-digit boards for the fifth time this year. The 23-year-old big man is a two-way player for the Mavericks and has a limited number of games he can be available at the NBA level, unless Dallas converts him to a standard deal at some point.
Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Unlikely to play Saturday
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The Mavericks list Cisse (two-way) as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
The two-way player has been active for 42 games this season, and since he's eligible to suit up just eight more times at the NBA level before he would need to be converted to a standard deal, the Mavericks could be conservative with deploying him in the weeks to come. Cisse returned to the G League and made his first appearance for the Texas Legends since Jan. 6 in Friday's 115-105 loss to the Stockton Kings, finishing with 16 points (6-11 FG, 2-3 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one block.
Cisse (G League - two-way) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Cisse is no longer listed on the Mavericks' injury report with an illness, but he's not a lock to suit up Wednesday. He's on a two-way contract and has already been active for 38 games this season, so Cisse can suit up just 12 more times for the NBA club before Dallas would need to convert him to a standard deal in order for him to be eligible to play. Even if Cisse gets the green light to play, Daniel Gafford and Dwight Powell are still expected to see the bulk of the minutes at center.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Unlikely to return Sunday
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Cisse (illness) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Cisse is trending toward missing a second consecutive game while battling through an illness. His absence Sunday would leave Dwight Powell as the lone backup big man behind Daniel Gafford. Cisse has averaged 7.0 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.8 blocks over 16.8 minutes per game over his last six outings.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Officially out
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Cisse (illness) won't play in Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Cisse was downgraded from questionable to doubtful earlier Saturday, so his absence was expected. With Daniel Gafford (ankle) healthy, the Mavericks will have enough bodies to man the center position. Cisse's next chance to play will come Sunday at Milwaukee.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Downgraded to doubtful
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Cisse (illness) has been downgraded to doubtful ahead of Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Cisse was initially listed as questionable Friday, but the downgrade in status suggests it wouldn't be surprising if he ends up being ruled out. If Cisse ends up being out, the Mavs would have to rely on Daniel Gafford (ankle) and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl as depth pieces at center with Dwight Powell expected to remain the starter.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Iffy for Saturday
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Cisse (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Cisse is still under the weather, though he was cleared to play in Thursday's win over Golden State. However, he logged just six minutes in that contest, and with Daniel Gafford (ankle) expected to return from a four-game absence, Cisse isn't guaranteed to see meaningful playing time.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Available Thursday
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Cisse (illness) has been cleared to play Friday night against the Warriors.
Cisse carried a probable tag leading up to Thursday's matchup due to an illness, and he's officially been given the green light to take the court. He's averaging 8.2 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in his last five games, all off the bench.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Probable for Thursday
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Cisse (illness) is probable for Thursday's game against the Warriors.
Cisse was previously labeled as questionable, so he's trending in the right direction. With Daniel Gafford (ankle) now considered doubtful, Cisse is likely to absorb a handful of backup center minutes behind Dwight Powell on Thursday.
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Mavericks' Moussa Cisse: Tabbed questionable
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Cisse is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Golden State.
Cisse is feeling under the weather, and he's at risk of missing Thursday's contest. Daniel Gafford (ankle) is also considered questionable, so Dallas' frontcourt could be a bit thin.
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