Dusty May addresses Dwight Powell bid for Mavericks roster spot

Dallas hosts New Orleans with camp decision pending

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 59m1 min read

Mavericks coach Dusty May addresses Dwight Powell’s bid to force Dallas into making a roster move that opens up the team Via @TheSteinLine on X

What happened: Dallas coach Dusty May addressed Dwight Powell's bid to earn a roster move. Powell signed with Dallas on Sept. 25. New Orleans visits Dallas with tipoff still scheduled.

Why it matters: The decision centers on Dallas's 15th roster spot. Powell has spent 11 seasons as a Dallas fixture formalized ahead of camp.

What to watch: Dallas faces New Orleans next with the roster question still to be settled.

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@TheSteinLine 2026-10-14T22:32:37.905792+00:00

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