Sidy Cissoko
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February 4, 2026
Not starting Tuesday
Cissoko is not in the Trail Blazers' starting lineup against the Suns on Tuesday.
Analysis
Cissoko is coming off a 15-point performance in Sunday's loss against the Cavaliers in what was his 22nd start of the season (and 10th start in the Trail Blazers' last 13 games). However, the third-year pro will come off the bench for Tuesday's game due to the return of Jrue Holiday (personal).
February 2, 2026
Logs 15 points in starting role
Cissoko supplied 15 points (5-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals across 32 minutes during Sunday's 130-111 loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis
The Trail Blazers put Cissoko back in the starting lineup after giving Deni Avdija (back) two opportunities to get back up to speed. Cissoko's role will decrease dramatically once Avdija is 100 percent, but Portland's All-Star forward may be hindered by a minute restriction once he returns and could sit occasionally leading up to the break. Cissoko's continued production is entirely dependent on Avdija's status.
February 2, 2026
Back in starting lineup
Cissoko will start Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis
Cissoko will enter the starting lineup due to Jrue Holiday (personal) and Deni Avdija (back) being out. With the team shorthanded, he could be in line for increased usage, considering he is coming off his highest scoring game of the new year and has seen at least 25 minutes in each of his last four starts.
