On Jul 19, 2026, the Dallas Mavericks matched the New York Knicks’ two‑year, $4.7M offer sheet for restricted free‑agent Moussa Cisse before the 48‑hour deadline. The 6‑foot‑11 center had signed the Knicks sheet Saturday, but Dallas acted quickly, securing Cisse’s future with the Mavericks.

Under the matched terms, Cisse will earn $2.2M this season, rising to $1.1M in protection if he’s not waived by Sept. 1, with the balance guaranteed on Oct. 1. Because the offer sheet was matched, the player cannot be traded without his consent for one year, and he is barred from a Knicks trade during that period.

Cisse, who turns 24 in September, was an undrafted free agent from Memphis and signed a two‑way deal with Dallas before the season. He averaged 4.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 14 minutes last year, offering a rim‑protecting presence for the Mavericks.

The move preserves a key piece for Dallas as the Knicks adjust to the loss of center Mitchell Robinson and aim to deepen their frontcourt in the offseason.