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Mavericks waive veteran center Dwight Powell after 12 seasons
The Dallas Mavericks waived center Dwight Powell as they finalized their roster for the regular season.
The move ends Powell’s 12 seasons with the franchise, where he was the team’s longest-serving player.
Powell, 35, was on a non-guaranteed contract, meaning his place on the roster was not assured.
Dallas trimmed its roster to 15 players with the decision.
President Masai Ujiri praised Powell’s professionalism, leadership and contributions to the Dallas community.
The Mavericks will begin the season without him, while Ujiri said Powell would always be part of the team’s family.
The Dallas Mavericks waived veteran center Dwight Powell, ending his 12-season stint with the team.
The move trimmed Dallas’s roster to 15 players as the team finalized its roster ahead of the regular season.
Powell, 35, had been on a non-guaranteed contract.
Mavericks president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri praised Powell’s professionalism, work ethic and contributions to the Dallas community.
- Who
- The Dallas Mavericks waived veteran center Dwight Powell.
- What
- The move ended Powell’s 12-season stint with the franchise and reduced the roster to 15 players.
- When
- October 19, 2026.
- Where
- Dallas, Texas.
- Why
- Dallas was finalizing its roster ahead of the regular season; Powell was on a non-guaranteed contract.
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Powell played for the Mavericks and became the franchise’s longest-serving player.
The Mavericks waived Powell and trimmed their roster to 15 players.
- Player
- Dwight Powell
- Age
- 35
- Team tenure
- 12 seasons
- Roster size after move
- 15 players
- Contract
- Non-guaranteed
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The Dallas Mavericks are waiving veteran center Dwight Powell, sources tell ESPN.
The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have waived center Dwight Powell.