Mavericks Finalize Roster with Conversion of Rookie Center Moussa Cissé to Two-Way Contract
Introduction to Moussa Cissé
As their first regular season game draws near, the Mavericks continued to finalize their roster on Saturday with the conversion of rookie center Moussa Cissé to a two-way contract.
“I’m really grateful,” he told The Dallas Morning News at practice Saturday. “This is like a dream come true.”
The team did not disclose the terms of the deal.
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Moussa Cissé’s Impressive Preseason Performance
The 6-foot-10, 230-pound center impressed in the preseason with six points, 12 rebounds and a team-leading seven blocks. Cissé, from Conakry, Guinea, was a well-decorated player in college. He was named the AAC Freshman of the Year at Memphis, made two Big 12 All-Defensive Teams at Oklahoma State and was named the Big 12 Co-Defensive Player of the Year for the Cowboys in 2022.
Cissé Joins Fellow Rookies on Two-Way Contracts
Cissé joins fellow rookies Ryan Nembhard and Miles Kelly as the Mavericks’ three players on two-way contracts.
Mavericks Sign Players for Assignment to Texas Legends
The Mavericks also announced they signed Matt Cross, Jamarion Sharp and Zhaire Smith for the purpose of being assigned to the Texas Legends. Cross and Smith both have local ties, as Cross played his final collegiate season at SMU last year and Smith was a first-round pick out of Texas Tech in 2018.
Smith, who played for Garland Lakeview Centennial in high school, appeared in 14 games for the Legends last year, averaging 20.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.
Mavericks Waive Players and Secure G League Rights
These moves come after the Mavericks waived Dalano Blanton, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Dennis Smith Jr. on Friday.
The Mavericks own the G League rights of Blanton and Robinson-Earl, and are working to secure the G League rights Smith.
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Conclusion
The Mavericks have finalized their roster with the conversion of rookie center Moussa Cissé to a two-way contract. Cissé had an impressive preseason performance and joins fellow rookies Ryan Nembhard and Miles Kelly on two-way contracts. The Mavericks also signed players for assignment to the Texas Legends and waived players to secure G League rights. Stay up-to-date with the latest Mavericks news and coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Moussa Cissé and what is his background?
A: Moussa Cissé is a 6-foot-10, 230-pound center from Conakry, Guinea. He was a well-decorated player in college, named the AAC Freshman of the Year at Memphis, made two Big 12 All-Defensive Teams at Oklahoma State and was named the Big 12 Co-Defensive Player of the Year for the Cowboys in 2022.
Q: What is a two-way contract and how does it work?
A: A two-way contract is a type of contract in the NBA that allows a player to play for both the NBA team and their G League affiliate. The player can spend up to 45 days with the NBA team and the rest of the time with the G League team.
Q: Who are the players signed by the Mavericks for assignment to the Texas Legends?
A: The Mavericks signed Matt Cross, Jamarion Sharp and Zhaire Smith for the purpose of being assigned to the Texas Legends.
Q: What are the G League rights and why are they important?
A: The G League rights refer to the rights of a player to play in the G League. The Mavericks own the G League rights of Dalano Blanton and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, and are working to secure the G League rights of Dennis Smith Jr. This is important because it allows the team to control the player’s movement and development in the G League.
