Knicks, center Moussa Cisse agree to two-year offer sheet; await Mavericks decision to match

The New York Knicks are working to bolster their center rotation. The team signed center Moussa Cisse to a two-year offer sheet this past Saturday. Cisse arrives as a restricted free agent after spending the previous season with the Dallas Mavericks.

The proposed deal carries a value starting at the veteran minimum of $2.5 million. Reports indicate the contract includes a partial guarantee for the first year, while the 2027-28 season remains non-guaranteed. The Dallas Mavericks now hold a 48-hour window to decide whether to match the terms.

Adding Cisse addresses a clear need for frontcourt depth. The Knicks entered this offseason with significant turnover at the center position, losing Mitchell Robinson and Ariel Hukporti. While the club previously brought in veteran Andre Drummond to help manage the interior, the front office continues to search for reliable options to complement Karl-Anthony Towns.

This move carries implications for the team roster beyond just the center spot. If Dallas chooses not to match, New York avoids complications regarding contract constraints for their other prospects. The team remains focused on maintaining flexibility under the second apron while securing high-upside players to fill out the remaining roster spots for the upcoming season.