Mavericks waive veteran Powell after 12 seasons to keep young center
6 sourcesUpdated Oct 23, 20261 min read
The Dallas Mavericks waived veteran center Dwight Powell, ending his 12-season run with the franchise as they trimmed their roster to the 15-player limit before the regular season. Dallas kept young center Moussa Cissé, whose potential and reported interest from other teams made him a priority, signaling a preference for youth and future development over retaining a longtime veteran. Powell, who played nearly his entire career in Dallas, was praised by team president Masai Ujiri as a consummate professional and valued teammate whose contributions extended into the community. If he clears waivers, Powell will become an unrestricted free agent.
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Powell was a steady veteran presence, hope this doesn't hurt team chemistry too much.
Keeping Cissé over him shows they're prioritizing long-term development now.
It's tough seeing Powell go after 12 solid seasons with the Mavs.
