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NBA·TRADE·July 18, 2026 05:20 PM ET

Cisse's Knicks offer sheet is half-guaranteed, Mavericks have until Monday

Structure gives Dallas an easier out if it matches then moves on

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 181 min read
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What happened: Moussa Cisse has agreed to a two-year offer sheet with the New York Knicks, with the first-year salary half-guaranteed, per Shams Charania. The Dallas Mavericks have until the end of Monday to match, per a Fischer report relayed by Underdog NBA.

Why it matters: The partial guarantee lowers Dallas's downside if it matches and later moves on from Cisse, since offseason roster rules already let the Mavericks carry him at 21 players without a corresponding cut. The 48-hour clock forces a decision before Monday's deadline, with no corresponding move required if Dallas matches.

By the numbers: Offer sheet: two years, first-year salary half-guaranteed. Match window: 48 hours from July 18 agreement, expiring end of day Monday.

What to watch: Watch for the Mavericks' decision before Monday's deadline: matching keeps Cisse in Dallas, passing sends him to New York.

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