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Mavericks Waive Powell, Update Depth Chart
Mavericks waive Dwight Powell, update 2026-27 depth chart with key injuries.
In brief
Mavericks waive Dwight Powell, update 2026-27 depth chart with key injuries. Dallas Mavericks waived Dwight Powell to make room for Moussa Cisse, with Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg solidifying starting spots while others remain fluid. Originally reported by Dallas Mavericks On SI.
Mavericks Waive Powell
Dallas Mavericks waived veteran forward/center Dwight Powell ahead of the regular season start on Wednesday.
Roster Limit Reached
The Mavericks now have the standard 15-man roster limit as they head into the season.
Preseason Rotations
We saw glimpses of rotations throughout the preseason, but key depth players dealt with injuries and played little.
Projected Depth Chart
PG: Kyrie Irving, Sergio De Larrea, Marcus Sasser; SG: Zaccharie Risacher, Max Christie, Tarik Biberovic; SF: Cooper Flagg, Naji Marshall, Caleb Martin; PF: P.J.Washington, Santi Aldama; C: Daniel Gafford, Morez Johnson Jr.
Fluid Starting Roles
Only Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg have solidified starting spots; everything else remains fluid throughout the season.
Zaccharie Risacher
Risacher started both preseason games Irving played in but Max Christie sat due to rest.
P.J. Washington
Washington struggled in preseason but remains versatile; Morez Johnson Jr. and Santi Aldama need time to heal.
Dereck Lively II
Lively II will likely start once healthy, but no update on his recovery; extension deadline is 5 p.m. CST.
At a glance
Dallas Mavericks waived Dwight Powell to make room for Moussa Cisse, with Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg solidifying starting spots while others remain fluid.
