Kyrie Irving, the 34‑year‑old Mavericks guard, says he won’t play into his 40s, citing how the NBA has become “less human, more robotic.” After missing the 2025‑26 season with a torn ACL, Irving reflected on the league’s shift—rising gambling scandals, constant social‑media pressure, and heightened mental‑health focus—that starkly contrast the game he fell in love with in 2011. He still cherishes basketball as an “eternal flame” and looks forward to his comeback against the Houston Rockets on Oct. 26, but doubts a long‑term NBA future.
Here are five potential landing spots for Dwight Powell after the Mavericks waived the veteran center, ending his nearly 12-year run.
By waiving Dwight Powell, the Dallas Mavericks showed Cooper Flagg that they are prioritizing his future rather than trying to immediately rush into building a contender.
The Dallas Mavericks did well by bringing in new additions to counter their 3-point shooting struggles from a season ago. It's likely, though, that Dallas' new additions won't be enough to be competitive in the Western Conference.
Coach Ime Udoka outlines the Houston Rockets' opening‑season rotation ahead of their Oct. 21 opener against the Dallas Mavericks. With Marcus Smart and Fred VanVleet back from injury and Steven Adams cleared of minutes limits, Udoka plans a 10‑man rotation, emphasizing Reed Sheppard’s shooting as essential despite defensive concerns. He warns the guards to be cautious on back‑to‑back games and notes the team faces a tough slate, playing seven of its first ten opponents from last season’s playoffs. The Rockets aim to build on a 52‑win campaign while avoiding the first‑round exits that ended their recent runs.
The Michigan Wolverines won their first national championship since 1989 last season after going 37-3 for the campaign. However, it was followed by the departure of Dusty May to the Dallas Mavericks, and the loss of several first team stars. As a result, they will start at No. 16 in the AP Poll Top 25 […]
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The Dallas Mavericks are coming into the 2026-27 season looking to continue on their current rebuild path centered around rising star Cooper Flagg. The team still needs to get in the good graces of the fanbase following the asinine Luka Doncic trade, and having a cornerstone like Flagg in the fold is a good way […]
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The Dallas Mavericks waive veteran forward/center Dwight Powell on October 19, 2026, ending his 12‑year tenure—the longest on the roster and the third‑longest stay with a single NBA team behind Steph Curry and Draymond Green. Powell, a 6‑10, 260‑lb glue guy, posted career averages of 6.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and a .606 field‑goal percentage, ranking fourth in Mavericks’ FG% history. He appeared in 63 games last season and three preseason contests this year. Team president Masai Ujiri praised Powell’s professionalism and community impact, while teammates Kyrie Irving and fans highlighted his locker‑room presence. The move leaves the Mavs with 17 players, the roster max before the regular season, and hints at a possible mid‑season call‑up if injuries arise.
DeMarcus Cousins questioned whether the Lakers can contend for a championship without LeBron James, despite Luka Doncic's brilliance.
On Monday, the Dallas Mavericks opted to shake things up by waiving veteran big man Dwight Powell ahead of the upcoming season. The move sees the team part ways with the player who had been the longest-tenured member of the organization by a country mile prior to the news. Now, NBA insider Mark Stein has […]
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The Mavericks have waived Dwight Powell, parting with their longest-tenured player to reach the regular-season roster limit, the team announced Monday. Powell spent 12 seasons in Dallas after arriving in a 2014 trade. He returned on a minimum-salary contract shortly before training camp, but the Mavericks ultimately chose to keep their younger options and release […]
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The Dallas Mavericks made the tough decision to waive Dwight Powell, but this was exactly what their future needed since they got to hold onto Moussa Cisse.
The Dallas Mavericks are going to keep Moussa Cisse, which eliminates a target for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Is Dwight Powell worth a look for the Los Angeles Lakers after the Dallas Mavericks released him?
Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri has issued a statement thanking veteran center Dwight Powell following the team’s decision to waive him. Powell is leaving Dallas after spending 12 seasons with the organization, having joined the Mavericks during the 2014-15 campaign. “Dwight was the consummate professional throughout his 12 seasons with the Mavericks and embodies everything […]
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The Dallas Mavericks still have no clear timetable for forward Santi Aldery's return after his right‑knee arthroscopic surgery on March 17. Coach Dusty May admits he doesn’t know if Aldery will be ready for the season opener against the Rockets on Oct. 19, though recent practice looks promising and the player is seven months post‑op. With Dereck Lively out long‑term, Aldery’s availability is critical for the Mavs’ frontcourt, but the exact date remains uncertain.
The Dallas Mavericks are waiving veteran center Dwight Powell, according to ESPN. Powell has spent more than a decade with Dallas, having joined the organization during the 2014-15 season.
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The 76ers are scrambling for a backup center after Ariel Hukporti’s season‑ending Achilles injury. Reports suggest Dallas could waive 24‑year‑old Moussa Cissé, a rim‑running, shot‑blocking big who would likely clear waivers and could sign a two‑way deal with Philadelphia—though the Lakers, Chicago, and Atlanta are also interested. The Mavericks opted to waive veteran Dwight Powell instead, leaving Cissé’s status uncertain. Meanwhile, Joel Embiid is healthy for opening night, Adem Bona is day‑to‑day returning from foot surgery, and the Sixers have small‑ball options in Jabari Walker and Dean Wade. With roster flexibility looming after Dec. 4, the team may still explore trades or a minimum‑salary free‑agent center.
The Dallas Mavericks waive veteran center Dwight Powell on Oct. 19, ending his 12-season tenure just two days before the season opener. Powell, the only player on a non‑fully guaranteed deal, ranks fifth in franchise games (763) and holds top‑10 spots in rebounds, blocks and field‑goal percentage. He contributed to the Mavericks' 2024 NBA Finals run and started all 18 playoff games in the 2021‑22 Western Conference finals. Despite a recent one‑year, partially guaranteed contract and preseason appearances, roster constraints forced the move. Mavericks president Masai Ujiri praised Powell’s professionalism and community impact, while coach Dusty May lauded his on‑court leadership. Powell clears waivers Wednesday, ahead of the season tip‑off at Houston.
The Dallas Mavericks waive veteran center Dwight Powell on Oct. 19, 2026, just before the NBA roster deadline. Powell, who re‑signed on a partially guaranteed one‑year deal, would have cost Dallas $1.5 M if he made the opening‑night roster, but the team chose to keep all fully guaranteed contracts, including the $2.2 M deal for Moussa Cissé. Powell spent 12 seasons with Dallas, appearing in 763 games with averages of 6.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and a 60.5% shooting rate, and contributed to the 2022 Western Conference finals and 2024 NBA Finals runs. If unclaimed, he clears waivers the same day the Mavericks open the season against the Houston Rockets.
The Dallas Mavericks cut veteran center Dwight Powell to meet the 15‑player roster limit for the regular season, waiving him on October 19, 2026. Powell, the franchise’s longest‑tenured player after 12 years since a 2014 trade, had re‑signed on a minimum deal with a $1 million guarantee that would have risen to $1.5 million if he made the opening night roster. He posted 3.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 63 games last season and appeared in three of four preseason contests. If unclaimed, he becomes an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday. The move also clears space after waiving guards Seth Lundy and John Poulakidas, leaving the Mavs with 15 standard contracts and two two‑way deals.
Byron Scott has rejected comparisons between Cooper Flagg and Larry Bird, arguing that the Dallas Mavericks forward has not done enough in his young NBA career to be compared with the Boston Celtics legend. Speaking on Byron Scott Fast Break, the former NBA champion responded to DeMarcus Cousins’ comments suggesting that Bird was not doing […]
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The Atlanta Hawks are interested in Dallas' Moussa Cisse, despite not having any available roster room.
There is no direct flight to Hollywood for Moussa Cisse, but the Los Angeles Lakers are certainly interested in landing the Dallas Mavericks center.
The Mavericks’ bold hire of Michigan coach Dusty May—fresh off a 2026 national title—has sparked debate about his NBA readiness. May’s fast‑paced, spacing‑heavy offense emphasizes rim attacks, free throws, and catch‑and‑shoot threes, mirroring modern NBA trends, but Dallas lacks multiple elite ball‑handlers beyond Kyrie Irving and may struggle with turnovers. The article weighs a best‑case scenario where May’s culture of unselfishness and adaptable defense uplifts the roster, versus a worst‑case where injury‑plagued centers and limited decision‑makers stall his system. It asks whether May can translate his college success to the pros and quickly shape a cohesive Mavericks identity.