The Portland Trail Blazers are signing guard Sidy Cissoko to a new two-year contract, according to agents Max Wiepking and Nicolas Dos Santos of Gersh Sports per ESPN.
Cissoko earns the standard roster spot after officially using up his allotted two-way service days with the team. The move ensures the young guard remains available for the Trail Blazers for the remainder of the season and into the future. Under NBA regulations, players on two-way contracts are limited in the number of games and days they can spend with the parent club before a standard contract is required for continued play.
So far this season, Cissoko has been a productive member of the Portland rotation. He has appeared in 50 games, earning the start in 24 of those contests. During this stretch, he has averaged 6.5 points and 2.6 rebounds per game. His transition to a full NBA contract follows a period of consistent development within the Trail Blazers system.
By finalizing this two-year agreement, Portland solidifies its depth in the backcourt and rewards Cissoko for his contributions while on his previous two-way pact. The specific financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
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