Mavericks waive Dwight Powell, likely ending his 12-year run since the Rajon Rondo trade

Dallas Mavericks waived veteran center Dwight Powell on Monday, potentially concluding his 12-year tenure with the team. Powell's departure follows his involvement in the trade that brought Rajon Rondo from Boston. The 35-year-old Powell, who has played all but five of his 768 games for Dallas, was a late addition to the roster when the team started training camp last month, risking a 13th season with the Mavericks.

Dallas had already utilized its 15-guaranteed contracts limit, making it necessary to release one player to retain Powell. Throughout his time with the Mavericks, Powell has averaged 6.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 17.5 minutes per game. The team's president, Masai Ujiri, praised Powell for being a professional, hardworking teammate whose influence extends beyond basketball and into the Dallas community.