Dallas waives Dwight Powell after nearly 12 years

Multiple teams line up for Moussa Cisse

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

As multiple teams were lining up in hopes of signing Moussa Cissé, Dallas this morning informed Dwight Powell that he is Via @TheSteinLine on X

What happened: Dallas informed Dwight Powell on Monday morning that he is being waived after nearly 12 years with the club. The move gets Dallas to 15 contracts for Opening Night. Multiple teams were lining up in hopes of signing Moussa Cisse.

Why it matters: Powell signed Sept. 25 on a camp deal and lasted to the Oct. 19 contract deadline. Moussa Cisse's $2.2M guaranteed deal blocks a waive-and-re-sign to a two-way. Cutting a near-12-year veteran resets locker-room leadership entering 2026-27.

By the numbers: Roster math: 15 contracts for Opening Night; Powell signed Sept. 25; Cisse on $2.2M guaranteed deal.

What to watch: Dallas must finalize its 15-man group for Opening Night, with Cisse's roster spot and Powell's next team still to be resolved.

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@TheSteinLine 2026-10-19T14:33:59.516483+00:00

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