Sidy Cissoko
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January 3, 2026
Coming off bench Friday
Cissoko is not in the Trail Blazers' starting lineup against the Pelicans on Friday.
Analysis
Cissoko has started each of the Trail Blazers' last two games, but he'll cede his spot in the starting five to Kris Murray on Friday. Across 17 appearances off the bench this season, Cissoko has averaged 4.6 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 18.2 minutes per game.
January 1, 2026
Pops for 19 in Wednesday's loss
Cissoko closed with 19 points (7-10 FG, 5-7 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one block in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 124-95 loss to the Thunder.
Analysis
Making his second straight start with both Jerami Grant (Achilles) and Matisse Thybulle (thumb) still missing from the Portland frontcourt, Cissoko led the team in scoring while setting a new career high in made three-pointers in a game. The third-year forward is seeing a consistent role in an NBA rotation for the first time, and through 14 contests (six starts) in December, he averaged 7.5 points, 2.4 boards, 1.6 assists, 1.4 threes and 1.0 combined steals and blocks in 23.9 minutes per game.
December 30, 2025
Drawing start Monday
Cissoko will start Monday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis
Cissoko is in line for his first start since Dec. 7 after Kris Murray (quadriceps) was ruled out for Monday's clash. Cissoko is averaging 6.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in his last 10 appearances as a starter.
