Twelve years after his debut with the Mavericks, Dallas has ended its relationship with Dwight Powell. The center has lost his roster spot to Moussa Cisse, who had been impressing in the preseason and was drawing interest from several teams.
12 seasons. 763 games played, the 5th-most in franchise history đź’™
A legacy of unwavering leadership, dedication to our community and giving it your all on the court.
Thank you for everything, DP. Forever a Maverick. #MFFL https://t.co/0qchez0LHY
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) October 19, 2026
To that end, the Texas-based franchise has parted ways with the third-longest-tenured player who had been accumulating time with a single squad. Only surpassed by Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. He had played 763 games donning the Mavericks jersey, the fifth player with the most appearances in Dallas’s organization.
Although he continued to log minutes, Powell had already spent several years with diminished on-court relevance. His defensive lapses had always been an issue, but his athleticism allowed him to deliver highly efficient seasons as Luka Dončić’s pick-and-roll partner.
Now, at 35 and with rosters largely settled, it will be tough for him to find a new team.
