Dwight Powell is on the Dallas Mavericks roster as of Friday, September 25, after a report last Sunday flagged the move. The 35-year-old forward-center enters his 13th season with Dallas after a stretch outside a roster spot.
The move
Dwight Powell, a 35-year-old forward-center in his 12th season, joins the Dallas Mavericks roster, moving from free agency with no roster spot to Dallas. The move was detected from the official roster on Friday, September 25. It followed a report from Sunday, September 20, "Mavericks Expected To Sign Dwight Powell," via hoopsrumors, listed at 44 percent confidence.
The money
Powell's contract terms are not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing by a day. Dallas carries a payroll of $197.9 million across 18 contracts for 2026-27, over the salary cap but under the luxury tax. The cap sits at $165.0 million, the tax line at $200.4 million, the first apron at $209.0 million and the second apron at $221.7 million.
The fit
Last season Powell played 63 games at 14.4 minutes, averaging 3.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists. Dallas's frontcourt minutes last season were led by Cooper Flagg at 33.5 minutes and 21.0 points, Anthony Davis at 31.3 minutes and 20.4 points, P.J. Washington at 31.0 minutes and 14.2 points, and Daniel Gafford at 21.7 minutes and 9.5 points. The Mavericks now carry 19 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Is Dwight Powell's contract with the Mavericks finalized?
Terms are not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a signing by a day.
Was this move reported before it showed on the roster?
Yes. Hoopsrumors reported "Mavericks Expected To Sign Dwight Powell" on Sunday, September 20, at 44 percent confidence, five days before the roster confirmed it.
How does Dallas's payroll look for 2026-27?
The Mavericks carry $197.9 million across 18 contracts, above the $165.0 million cap but below the $200.4 million tax line. The first apron is $209.0 million and the second apron is $221.7 million.
How many players are now on the Dallas roster?
19, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.