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DALLAS — Center Moussa Cissé cleared the first of two guarantee dates on his Dallas Mavericks contract Tuesday, locking in $1.1 million of the $2,185,116 he is owed for 2026-27. The remainder guarantees Oct. 1 if the Mavericks don't waive him beforehand. His 2027-28 salary of $2,571,895 is not guaranteed. The...

FRISCO, Texas — The Texas Legends, NBA G League affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks, announced on Tuesday that they will be hosting the inaugural Texas Legends College Classic at Comerica Center in Frisco this December. Taking place on December 18-21 of this year, Texas will host eight Division I men's basketball...

LEWISVILLE, Texas — Dallas Mavericks big man Moussa Cissé made an appearance at Tuesday’s Mavs Hoop Camp, helping with drills and competing against the campers in knockout. “It means a lot; I like being around the kids,” Cissé said. “When I was younger, I used to look up to players...

AJ Johnson spent Saturday night in Frisco putting up numbers that turned heads. By Sunday morning, his head coach had taken notice. Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd spoke glowingly about Johnson's 27-point performance with the Texas Legends ahead of Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and confirmed the...

AJ Johnson had never set foot inside Comerica Center before Saturday night. By the time he walked out, the Dallas Mavericks' 21-year-old guard had left one of the more compelling individual performances of the Texas Legends' season. Johnson, on assignment from Dallas, scored 27 points on 10-of-14 shooting in his...

The Dallas Mavericks officially signed forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to a 10-day hardship contract Wednesday, a move that brings him back to a familiar organization and places him immediately into the rotation for Thursday night’s game against the Utah Jazz. For Robinson-Earl, the moment represents more than a temporary roster move....

When Ryan Nembhard signed a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks following the 2025 NBA Draft, the 23-year-old Canadian guard brought with him a reputation for elite vision, control, and leadership. After leading the NCAA in assists at Gonzaga, he joined the Mavericks as a polished playmaker capable of commanding...

For Moussa Cissé, the journey from Conakry, Guinea, to the NBA has been one of perseverance, learning, and steady growth. The 23-year-old center, now on a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Legends, has quickly developed into a defensive anchor with elite athleticism, energy, and a deep commitment...

The Dallas Mavericks’ frontcourt was hanging by a thread Friday night — and it was Moussa Cissé who provided the pulse. With Anthony Davis sidelined by a left calf strain and Dereck Lively II out with a right knee sprain, the Mavericks’ depth took another hit when Daniel Gafford was...

Max Hooper is set to become the next head coach of the Texas Legends, the NBA G League affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks, a person with knowledge of the decision confirmed to dallassportsjournal.com/. Hooper has been part of the Mavericks organization since the 2021-22 season, when he joined the staff...