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Dusty May Says Moussa Cissé Should Get Opportunity After Mavs Keep Him

DALLAS — Moussa Cissé should get game minutes this season with injuries in the frontcourt, Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May said after practice Monday.

By Dallas Sports Journal · Yard Barker

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 4:56 AM

Key Things to Know

Mavericks coach Dusty May expects Moussa Cissé to earn game minutes following frontcourt injuries.
Dallas waived veteran center Dwight Powell on Monday to keep Cissé on the roster.
Cissé's $2.2 million salary became fully guaranteed after Dallas retained him past October 1.

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Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May stated that center Moussa Cissé should receive regular-season playing time amid injuries in the frontcourt. The decision comes after Dallas waived veteran Dwight Powell on Monday to retain Cissé, whose $2.2 million contract became fully guaranteed earlier this month.

May emphasized that frontcourt injuries to players like Dereck Lively II and Santi Aldama open a path for Cissé's minutes. Cissé averaged 4.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks as a rookie last season, and May highlighted his rim protection and screening as key assets.

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