Mavericks match Knicks' offer for Moussa Cisse, retain big man
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 3:36 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
The Dallas Mavericks will match the New York Knicks' offer sheet for restricted free agent Moussa Cisse. Cisse's agents confirmed the decision, allowing Dallas to keep the 6'11" center who had a productive season last year. The Knicks attempted to acquire Cisse on a two-year deal at the league minimum. Cisse averaged 4.5 points and 5.7 rebounds in 38 games last season. With this move, Dallas now has a full roster of 15 players with guaranteed contracts, bolstering their big man depth as trade rumors swirl around other players.
- •Dallas matches Knicks' offer for Moussa Cisse
- •Cisse averaged 4.5 points and 5.7 rebounds last season
- •Mavericks now have 15 players with guaranteed contracts
- •Cisse played on a two-way contract last season
- •Trade talks involve current big men Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford
- 3:53 PMYahoo Sports — Former Memphis center Moussa Cisse will remain after Mavericks match offer sheet
- 3:36 PMYahoo Sports — Mavericks match Knicks offer, will keep big man Moussa Cisse
"Former Memphis center Moussa Cisse is sticking with the Dallas Mavericks after they matched his offer from the New York Knicks.
"New York tried to poach a backup big man on the cheap, but at that price Dallas will match the offer sheet.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 3:53 PMFormer Memphis center Moussa Cisse will remain after Mavericks match offer sheet
Former Memphis center Moussa Cisse is sticking with the Dallas Mavericks after they matched his offer from the New York Knicks.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 3:36 PMMavericks match Knicks offer, will keep big man Moussa Cisse
New York tried to poach a backup big man on the cheap, but at that price Dallas will match the offer sheet.
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