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Moussa Cisse

Dallas Mavericks · Center · 6′11″ 220 lb · age 24 · Memphis · 2nd season

3.3 ptsPTS · #241
1.7 rebREB · #233
0.0 astAST · #261
3.7 minMIN · #272

3 games this season

Availability

Tonight @ MIA

Not on the injury report official report

Lineups not confirmed yet

Teammates out

Recent changes

  • Oct 16Lineupmoved out of the starting lineup vs ATL (preseason)
  • Oct 14AvailabilityOut

Season form

3 games this season
Threes0.0 3PM#232 in the league
FG%100.0%
3P%—
FT%50.0%

Starts 0 of 3 games · 13th on DAL in minutes · Deep bench role

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Bars: minutes in his last 3 games · numbers: points

Situational splits: turn on Prediction tools.

Every situation, with four seasons of history →

What's being said

27 items · 5 sources this season
  • Podcast Locked On Mavericks · 2 points ·
    • A host wrote down a five-man group Dallas used in the first quarter: de Larrea, Sasser, Moussa Cisse, Walter Clayton Jr., and Zaccharie Risacher. at 5:21
    • Several times Dallas played Wembanyama with no bigs on the floor (no Rez, Moussa Cisse, or Gafford). A host speculated the staff likes skill over size since they get beaten on the boards anyway. at 33:30

    “Why Mavs Fans Are Upset Kyrie Irving Didn't Play in the Home Opener + Sergio De Larrea(!)” · listen ↗

  • Podcast Gavin Schall, Locked On Knicks · Analysis · wording unclear in audio around the league

    He said you could see the Knicks missing Mitchell Robinson, whom he described as a player the Knicks lost.

    “The Knicks Have One Concern Coming Out Of Ring Night” at 13:00 · listen ↗

  • Podcast The Mismatch host · Analysis · around the league

    Dwight Powell was waived. The hosts say his team wanted size and it came down to him or Moussa Cisse, whom other teams would quickly claim. Powell was put on the chopping block. The team is not named explicitly in the cited text.

    “Gearing Up for the Best Regular Season Ever” at 8:48 · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Nets host · Opinion · around the league

    Host says there was no glaring free-agent alternative to Wagner this summer. He mentions Andre Drummond and Musa Cissé as merely okay options.

    “Can Brooklyn Nets SURVIVE Season With Current Center Rotation? Will They Bring In Another Big Man?” at 3:58 · listen ↗

  • X Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) · Report ·

    I’m told the Moussa Cissé ankle injury is not regarded as serious but the Mavericks have opted to have him sit out tonight’s second half as a precaution.

    original post ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Report · partly checked episode

    Late in garbage time, Sergio de Larrea checked in, and Walter Clayton Jr. and Moussa Cisse played their first minutes as Mavericks. Clayton is on a two-way deal; a host questioned using a two-way game on this.

    “FULL LIVE STREAM | Mavs vs Pacers | Dallas Mavericks Game Reaction | Cooper Flagg & Kyrie Irving” at 3:01:29 · listen ↗

  • Podcast Isaac Harris, Locked On Mavericks · Opinion ·

    Host's season win #3: find out which young role players are long-term pieces. He names Max Christie, Zaccharie Risacher, Marcus Sasser, de Sergio de Larrea, Walter Clayton, Jett Howard and Moussa Cisse.

    “Defining the WINS for the Dallas Mavericks | How to Beat Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers” at 4:52 · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Mavericks · 2 points · partly checked episode
    • With 5:45 left in the second quarter, every Mav had played except Moussa Cisse, Walter Clayton Jr and Tobi Lawal. Everyone who had played had logged between one and four minutes. at 1:07:16
    • Moussa Cisse was at the end of the bench and was not in the regular rotation, which the host expected. at 56:33

    “FULL LIVE STREAM: Mavs vs Rockets | Dallas Mavericks Game Reaction | Cooper Flagg & Kyrie Irving Debut” · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Opinion ·

    Host picks for bench players fans will want to see more of: Moussa Cisse and Sasser, with de Sergio de Larrea also named.

    “LIVE Show: Buy Cooper Flagg's Stock Now Before it Takes Off” at 30:57 · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Mavericks · 4 points ·
    • Nick Angstadt: The Mavs chose to keep Moussa Cisse instead of Powell. at 2:52
    • Nick Angstadt: The Mavs couldn't move Moussa Cisse from a standard contract to a two-way contract because his salary was too high, the host says. at 18:53
    • Mark Stein (reported): Per the host, Mark Stein reported that other teams were lining up for Moussa Cisse, naming the Bulls, Sixers and Lakers. at 19:33
    • Nick Angstadt: The host thinks Tarik Biberovic and Moussa Cisse look like the players currently left out, and that Caleb Martin is probably playing. at 16:15

    “The Mavs Made 1 Historic Move But This Dereck Lively II Decision Says More” · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Open question ·

    A host calls the Max Christie contract situation 'interesting' and says they will see what happens with Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell.

    “The Dallas Mavericks Are Expected to be a Good Team | Locked On NBA Tiers Ranking” at 30:32 · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Mavericks · 3 points ·
    • Steve Langston (reported): Steve says the Knicks had interest in signing Cisse to his contract and the Mavs matched it. at 2:33
    • Steve says Cisse is the player most often mentioned as the one to cut, because his contract is the easiest to move on from. at 7:23
    • Steve prefers Cisse, whom he describes as a 10-years-younger, very athletic rim protector, rebounder, rim roller and finisher, over what Powell offers. at 7:53

    “Keeping Dwight Powell Over Moussa Cisse Would be a Mistake” · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Mavericks · 2 points ·
    • Dusty May (reported): Moussa Cisse tweaked an ankle in the second quarter, got up and kept playing. Dusty May said there is no reason to push it in preseason. at 7:37
    • Moussa Cisse was among the starters against the Pelicans. at 3:52

    “This Dusty May Comment Says Everything About The Dallas Mavericks Offense We’re Seeing” · listen ↗

  • Podcast Locked On Mavericks · 6 points ·
    • Nick Angstadt: The preseason starting five was Max Christie, Naji Marshall, Zaccharie Risacher, P.J. Washington and Moussa Cisse. The host called it a 'weird' starting five. at 3:34
    • Moussa Cisse had 8 points, 6 rebounds (4 offensive), 3 blocks, an assist and a steal in 16 minutes. at 18:15
    • Cisse twisted his ankle at the end of the second quarter and walked it off. The team decided not to play him in the second half, which is why he played only 16 minutes. at 18:24
    • Mark Stein (reported): Mark Stein reported that Cisse's ankle injury was not serious. at 18:50
    • The co-host still expected the team to keep Cisse and not Powell no matter what happened. He described Cisse as a future rotation big if he improves his touch around the rim and cuts down on fouling. at 22:17
    • Tobi Lawal played center when Cisse sat and was used as a roller. at 31:14

    “Why the Dallas Mavericks Are SET on Naji Marshall Playing Point Guard | Mavs vs Pelicans Postgame” · listen ↗

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Game log

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2026-27 season

DateOppMinPtsRebAst3PM
Oct 24SAS L7 min4 pts4 reb0 ast0 3PM
Oct 23@IND W1 min3 pts1 reb0 ast0 3PM
Oct 21@HOU L3 min3 pts0 reb0 ast0 3PM
2025-26 season (last season) · 37 games
DateOppMinPtsRebAst3PM
Apr 12CHI W41 min17 pts20 reb1 ast0 3PM
Apr 10@SAS L19 min7 pts8 reb0 ast0 3PM
Apr 8@PHX L22 min11 pts9 reb0 ast0 3PM
Mar 31@MIL L22 min8 pts13 reb0 ast0 3PM
Mar 6@BOS L26 min6 pts7 reb1 ast0 3PM
Mar 1OKC L21 min0 pts12 reb0 ast0 3PM
Feb 27MEM L13 min8 pts8 reb0 ast0 3PM
Feb 26SAC L7 min2 pts5 reb0 ast0 3PM
Feb 5SAS L12 min0 pts5 reb0 ast0 3PM
Feb 3BOS L15 min4 pts5 reb0 ast0 3PM
Jan 31@HOU L13 min3 pts1 reb1 ast0 3PM
Jan 29CHA L17 min3 pts5 reb0 ast0 3PM
Jan 22GSW W6 min1 pt1 reb0 ast0 3PM
Jan 19@NYK W20 min15 pts9 reb1 ast0 3PM
Jan 17UTA W21 min9 pts10 reb0 ast0 3PM
Jan 15UTA W23 min10 pts13 reb2 ast0 3PM
Jan 12BKN W12 min2 pts6 reb0 ast0 3PM
Jan 10@CHI L19 min5 pts10 reb0 ast0 3PM
Dec 27@SAC L6 min0 pts2 reb0 ast0 3PM
Dec 15@UTA L13 min6 pts7 reb0 ast0 3PM
Dec 6HOU W2 min0 pts1 reb0 ast0 3PM
Dec 5@OKC L8 min0 pts3 reb0 ast0 3PM
Nov 29@LAC W14 min4 pts2 reb0 ast0 3PM
Nov 24@MIA L5 min0 pts1 reb0 ast0 3PM
Nov 22MEM L9 min0 pts4 reb1 ast0 3PM
Nov 21NOP W5 min0 pts3 reb1 ast0 3PM
Nov 19NYK L5 min0 pts0 reb0 ast0 3PM
Nov 17@MIN L26 min5 pts10 reb0 ast0 3PM
Nov 16POR W7 min5 pts1 reb0 ast0 3PM
Nov 14LAC L11 min9 pts3 reb0 ast0 3PM
Nov 12PHX L15 min4 pts9 reb0 ast0 3PM
Nov 10MIL L20 min7 pts4 reb0 ast0 3PM
Nov 8@WAS W19 min5 pts9 reb1 ast0 3PM
Nov 7@MEM L14 min10 pts8 reb0 ast0 3PM
Nov 5NOP L4 min0 pts0 reb0 ast0 3PM
Nov 3@HOU L14 min4 pts2 reb0 ast0 3PM
Oct 22SAS L4 min0 pts0 reb0 ast0 3PM

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Predictions about him

how calls are tracked

Missed 1 · Waiting 1

  • Waiting Locked On Mavericks (show): Dallas will keep Moussa Cisse on the roster through opening day.
    2026-10-15 · Podcast · for @ HOU, 2026-10-22 Flag
  • Missed Marc Stein: Moussa Cisse: reported out source
    2026-10-15 · X · for vs NOP, 2026-10-15 · result: started, 16 min Flag

Background

ESPN profile · our roster records
BornSep 10, 2002 · Conakry, Guinea
Size6′11″ · 220 lb · Center
CollegeMemphis
DraftUndrafted
Experience2nd NBA season
TeamsDAL 2025–27