The Dallas Mavericks waive longtime center Dwight Powell, bringing an end to his 12-year stint with the franchise. Multiple outlets report the move comes as Dallas finalizes its roster ahead of the season, with Powell now no longer on the team.
Sources note that Powell had been a secondary piece in a past trade that helped bring Rajon Rondo to Dallas. One report adds that Powell was signed late as training camp began last month, which raised the possibility of another season. However, Dallas already has the maximum number of 15 guaranteed contracts, and retaining Powell would have required releasing another player. Outlets also describe Powell, 35, as a veteran presence whose role in the rotation has varied over the years.
