The Mavs keep the door open for Dwight Powell despite having 15 contracts
The veteran interior player is expected to join the team during training camp despite the fact that the franchise already currently has the 15 standard NBA contracts.
Dwight Powell may continue with the Dallas Mavericks for one more season. The veteran interior player is set to join the team during training camp, despite the fact that the franchise currently has the 15 standard NBA contracts allowed in its roster.
According to journalist Marc Stein from The Stein Line, Dallas plans to extend a formal invitation to Powell to participate in the training camp.
“Dwight Powell was with the Mavericks this week at the minicamp organized by Kyrie Irving in Los Angeles, and according to league sources, he is expected to receive a formal invitation for training camp, even though Dallas currently has a full roster with 15 standard NBA contracts,” Stein wrote in his post.
Powell wants to continue for another year in the NBA
Powell is currently a unrestricted free agent after his three-year, 12 million dollar contract with the Mavericks ended this summer.
The player, who is 35 years old, has stayed in contact with Dallas throughout the offseason and has expressed his desire to continue playing at least one more season in the NBA.
His situation had also attracted interest from other franchises, including the Los Angeles Lakers, but Powell has continued to maintain his connection with the Mavericks.
| Fact | Dwight Powell |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Position | Interior |
| Contract status | Unrestricted free agent |
| Last contract | 3 years / 12 million dollars |
| Last team | Dallas Mavericks |
| Seasons in Dallas | 12 |
| Games 2025-26 | 63 |
| Points | 3.3 per game |
| Rebounds | 4.1 per game |
| Minutes | 14.3 per game |
Powell arrived in Dallas in December 2014, coming from the Boston Celtics, and has since spent the last 12 seasons with the franchise. His continuity throughout this period has made him the longest-serving player in Mavericks history.
A limited role, but still useful for Dallas
During the past season, Powell played 63 games, averaging 3.3 points and 4.1 rebounds in 14.3 minutes per game.
His role on the court was limited, although he continued to provide the Mavericks with experience and leadership in the locker room. Additionally, his contributions as a blocker and as a backup interior player remained part of his value to the team.
Now, Dallas appears willing to give him another chance to compete for a spot on the roster during training camp.
The problem will arise after training camp
The possible invitation to Powell presents a complicated situation for the Mavericks. The franchise already has 15 players with guaranteed standard contracts, so there is currently no available spot to incorporate the veteran under those conditions.
Moreover, Dallas has several options to fill minutes in the interior position, including Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford, Santi Aldama, Moussa Cisse, and rookie Morez Johnson Jr.
Therefore, the real challenge for Powell will come once training camp concludes. His presence in the training camp would allow him to compete to remain in Dallas, but the franchise will have to make a decision considering that its roster is already full.
The invitation, in any case, represents a new opportunity for a player who has been linked to the Mavericks for 12 seasons and has expressed his desire to continue in the NBA for at least one more year.
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