Dallas Mavericks Release Dwight Powell After 12 Seasons

DALLAS (October 19, 2026) – The Dallas Mavericks have officially announced the release of center Dwight Powell, concluding his 12-season tenure with the team.

Powell, who stands at 6 feet 10 inches and weighs 260 pounds, made significant contributions during his time with the Mavericks. He ranks fourth in career field goal percentage at .606, fifth in games played with 763, and sixth in both offensive rebounds (1,187) and total rebounds (3,251). Additionally, he is tenth in franchise history for blocks with 330.

Mavericks President of Basketball Operations, Masai Ujiri, praised Powell for his professionalism and commitment to the organization and the Dallas community. Ujiri expressed gratitude for Powell’s contributions and wished him well in his future endeavors.

Throughout his time with Dallas, Powell maintained career averages of 6.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game. In the previous season, he averaged 3.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.1 assists across 63 games. Most recently, during the 2026 preseason, he participated in three of four games, averaging 1.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 12.1 minutes of play.

With Powell’s departure, the Mavericks’ roster now includes 17 players, which features two Two-Way players.