Moussa Cisse
#30C · Dallas Mavericks
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Height
6'11"
Weight
220 lbs
Age
23
College
Memphis
Experience
0 yrs
C
C-
C+
D+
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The Verdict on Moussa, in One Read
On the field, Moussa Cisse grades out as a middling C for Dallas Mavericks (C+ Impact). That places him 72nd of 97 graded centers. In his on-court role, the grade is shaky (D+ Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at C, fairly priced. The public read is mixed (C- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a prospect, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Career StatsD
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 38 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 57.4% | 0.0% | 46.9% |
| 2025-26 | | 38 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 0.2 |
Performance Grade by Season
CareerD+| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 38 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 0.2 | 57.4% | D+ D+ |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 4/13 | vs CHI | W 149-128 | 41 | 17 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6-15 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Sat, 4/11 | @ SAS | L 120-139 | 19 | 7 |
Performance Analysis
D
#72 of 97 Centers
FCA+
Moussa Cisse earns a D Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA centers this season. Through 38 games, Moussa is contributing 4.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 0.2 assists per game in his role. Moussa's strongest area is FG% at 57.4, which compares favorably to the center median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 0.2 (center median: 4.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Moussa ranks 72nd. At 23, Moussa is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Dallas Mavericks.
Current Sentiment
C-
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Public sentiment around Moussa Cissé sits at a C- — cautiously curious but far from convinced, which feels about right for a 23-year-old center navigating his rookie season on a Dallas Mavericks squad that is 26-56 and well outside any postseason relevance. The narrative driving that lukewarm reception is almost entirely built around flashes of promise rather than sustained production: his 17-point, 20-rebound explosion against the Chicago Bulls on April 12 generated genuine buzz and gave analysts something concrete to point to, but the broader media framing acknowledges that one dominant line does not make a rotation anchor, and durability concerns following an injury designation have already tempered some of that momentum. His D+ performance grade tells you that the 2025-26 season numbers — 4.5 PPG and 5.7 RPG across 38 games — reflect a depth piece still finding his footing, not the breakout that the Bulls game alone might suggest, so the disconnect between the excitement around his ceiling and the reality of his current output is the central tension in how he's being discussed. The roster context around him is not helping the narrative either — Dallas cutting Tyus Jones and Miles Kelly while absorbing Khris Middleton, Marvin Bagley III, and AJ Johnson via trade paints a picture of a franchise in flux, which makes it harder for any young player to build the kind of consistent role that accelerates development and public confidence. Where Cissé stands right now is somewhere between intriguing prospect and unproven projection, a player whose physical tools and energy are acknowledged but whose reputation remains too fragile and inconsistently earned to push sentiment into positive territory heading into the offseason.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Moussa's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Moussa Compares at the Position
Moussa Cisse ranks 72nd of 97 graded centers by performance. That slots Moussa between Yang Hansen (D) just ahead and Oscar Tshiebwe (D) just behind.
Graded higher
Yang HansenPortland Trail BlazersDJalen SmithChicago BullsDCharles BasseyBoston CelticsDMoussa CisseD
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Oscar TshiebweUtah JazzTransaction History
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Moussa Cisse is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at C for the Dallas Mavericks. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Moussa Cisse, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C, Performance D, Sentiment C-.
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