Dwight Powell is off the Dallas Mavericks' roster as of Monday, Sept. 21, according to the team's official roster. The move comes a day after hoopsrumors reported the Mavericks were expected to sign him, a report carrying 44% confidence.
The move
Dwight Powell, a 35-year-old forward-center in his 12th season, is no longer on the Dallas Mavericks' roster as of Monday, Sept. 21, per the club's official roster. The move follows a Sunday, Sept. 20 report from hoopsrumors, "Mavericks Expected To Sign Dwight Powell," which carried a confidence rating of 44 percent. The official roster is the source for his departure; no further club statement is on file.
The money
Powell's contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a day behind a roster move. Dallas carries a payroll of $197.9M across 18 contracts for 2026-27, over the $165.0M salary cap but under the $200.4M luxury tax line. The first apron sits at $209.0M and the second apron at $221.7M, so the Mavericks stay below both tax and apron thresholds even with Powell now off the roster.
The fit
Powell averaged 3.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 14.4 minutes across 63 games last season, a reserve role behind Dallas' frontcourt group. Anthony Davis logged 31.3 minutes and 20.4 points last season, Daniel Gafford played 21.7 minutes with 9.5 points, and P.J. Washington logged 31.0 minutes at 14.2 points. The Mavericks now carry 18 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Is Dwight Powell still with the Dallas Mavericks?
No. He is off the team's official roster as of Monday, Sept. 21.
What did the hoopsrumors report say?
Hoopsrumors reported Sunday, Sept. 20, that the Mavericks were expected to sign Powell, with 44% confidence.
Is Powell's new contract on file?
Not yet. Public salary data can lag a signing by a day.