Sidy Cissoko, I think you have what it takes! Up, up, up and away!

[Domihatin]

I've been wondering who could blossom (or rise up long, strong and firmly) into a star or at least a bonified 3rd or 4th option with star potential. Cissoko's tenacity at defense and his big smile and moxy while doing so really stood out to me. Coupled with his 3-point shooting and his ferocious drives with a slam-finish, popping off at the rim? Scoot might just be superfluous if this is just the beginning for Sidy.

I feel a lot better after the bad tasting spunk left in my mouth with the Blazers jerking through the motions much of the time, aimed aptly into our receiving receptacles. With all the losses we've had (metaphorically speaking, of course), I was getting ill AF with that mess.

Here's to cleaner games and cleaner clean-up times post-game from mid-game, necessary salvation distractions.

 

[Domihatin]

Nice to see some thumbs up! Is anyone else excited about his development? It feels like we lost Blake but gained the chance to see Sidy really shine. I think he is a sleeper hit/dark horse and just have a lot to feel good about with him.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Nice to see some thumbs up! Is anyone else excited about his development? It feels like we lost Blake but gained the chance to see Sidy really shine. I think he is a sleeper hit/dark horse and just have a lot to feel good about with him.

I have no idea what is going on with his contract but I do think he should be signed to a full contract with the Blazers instead of a two-way.

Sidy Cissoko signed a 3-year rookie contract with the San Antonio Spurs in July 2023, worth over $5 million, but was later waived and signed a two-way deal with the Portland Trail Blazers in February 2025, with the original Spurs contract details showing potential earnings and guarantees across the years. His contract situation became complex after being traded twice at the deadline, ultimately landing him with Portland on a two-way contract, meaning he splits time between the Blazers and their G League affiliate.

Original Spurs Contract (2023-2026):

• Term: 3 years, $5.23 million total.
• 2023-24: ~$1.12M cap hit, with $855k guaranteed.
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  • 2024-25: ~$1.89M cap hit, fully guaranteed salary.
  • 2025-26: ~$2.22M salary, with $0 guaranteed (as of the original signing).

Current Status (As of Feb 2025):

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  • Cissoko was traded by the Spurs, then the Kings, and eventually waived by the Wizards.
  • He signed a two-way contract with the Portland Trail Blazers in February 2025, a standard move for developing players.

Key Details:

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  • He was a 2023 second-round pick (44th overall).
    
  • He played for the G League Ignite before the NBA.
    
  • A two-way contract allows him to be on the Blazers' roster but primarily play for their G League team, the Rip City Remix.
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[Domihatin]

Thanks for all the info. I think he's a classic case of a guy who just hasn't been given enough time or chances to show what he can do or to develop into what he can fully do.

 

[SharpeScooterShooter]

I am not sold on him yet. We need to see how he plays with the core of the team first, I think.

 

[Pinwheel1]

I am not sold on him yet. We need to see how he plays with the core of the team first, I think.

Not even on a cheap contract? He seems to be the perfect guy to have on your bench because he can defend multiple positions. I would lock him up on a cheap deal.

 

[blazerkor]

I am not sold on him yet. We need to see how he plays with the core of the team first, I think.

I'm not sold that he can be anything more than a role player on a winning team but we need those and I'm pretty convinced that Kris isn't going to be that and I'm completely convinced that Rupes isn't ever going to be better than Sidy.

 

[KingSpeed]

We played better when he couldn’t get off the bench.

 

[Pinwheel1]

I'm not sold that he can be anything more than a role player on a winning team but we need those and I'm pretty convinced that Kris isn't going to be that and I'm completely convinced that Rupes isn't ever going to be better than Sidy.

I'm happy with Kris. Smart player, good defender, good passer.
Still not a good 3 pt shooter, but he only takes 2 a game. And his 2pt% is at 56.5%

 

[crandc]

Nothing wrong with a role player the team got on the cheap.

 

[1 Eye Jack]

I have no idea what is going on with his contract but I do think he should be signed to a full contract with the Blazers instead of a two-way.

Sidy Cissoko signed a 3-year rookie contract with the San Antonio Spurs in July 2023, worth over $5 million, but was later waived and signed a two-way deal with the Portland Trail Blazers in February 2025, with the original Spurs contract details showing potential earnings and guarantees across the years. His contract situation became complex after being traded twice at the deadline, ultimately landing him with Portland on a two-way contract, meaning he splits time between the Blazers and their G League affiliate.

Original Spurs Contract (2023-2026):

• Term: 3 years, $5.23 million total.
• 2023-24: ~$1.12M cap hit, with $855k guaranteed.
  • 2024-25: ~$1.89M cap hit, fully guaranteed salary.
  • 2025-26: ~$2.22M salary, with $0 guaranteed (as of the original signing).

Current Status (As of Feb 2025):

• 
  
  • Cissoko was traded by the Spurs, then the Kings, and eventually waived by the Wizards.
  • He signed a two-way contract with the Portland Trail Blazers in February 2025, a standard move for developing players.

Key Details:

• ​
  • He was a 2023 second-round pick (44th overall).
  • He played for the G League Ignite before the NBA.
  • A two-way contract allows him to be on the Blazers' roster but primarily play for their G League team, the Rip City Remix.

Wizards have been good to us. Like what I’ve seen lately from him but still prefer he come off bench as 10-11th player because tha usually means guys in front of him are better.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

I get major Nas Little vibes from Sidy

He’ll stick though if he continues to develop as a versatile defender - he’s showing flashes of being a legitimate poa defender

 

[1 Eye Jack]

I get major Nas Little vibes from Sidy

He’ll stick though if he continues to develop as a versatile defender - he’s showing flashes of being a legitimate poa defender

And irritator of other teams players. Need guys like that to get under their skin a little

 

[Rastapopoulos]

We played better when he couldn’t get off the bench.

Duh. But HE didn't.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I get major Nas Little vibes from Sidy

He’ll stick though if he continues to develop as a versatile defender - he’s showing flashes of being a legitimate poa defender

I don't see it. Little was (a) super hyped in High School, (b) never that great of a defender (c) always injured. Sidy's more like a bigger Marcus Smart (although not that good...yet).

Sidy shares the curse of the G-League Ignite team. That team was like the Necronomicon - it had to be utterly destroyed before it ruined more lives.

 

[SharpeScooterShooter]

Not even on a cheap contract? He seems to be the perfect guy to have on your bench because he can defend multiple positions. I would lock him up on a cheap deal.

I'm not sold that he can be anything more than a role player on a winning team but we need those and I'm pretty convinced that Kris isn't going to be that and I'm completely convinced that Rupes isn't ever going to be better than Sidy.

I apologize. I meant to quote the OP saying something about Scoot being replaceable .

 

[Domihatin]

Here's to Sidy going off tonight!

 

[Domihatin]

I'm going to the game, so there's always the chance of a great game...as most I go to have been fantastic. They put on a show for the wife and I, it seems... Or probably just the wife. Haha.

 

[THE HCP]

Here’s to Hansen going off tonight!

 

[Domihatin]

Here’s to Hansen going off tonight!

That's not very nice. And Sidy did alright, not needed to score really, since plenty of scoring from everyone else. Sidy played good defense and was capable, made some plays and was disruptive.