Dusty May isn’t closing the door on Mavericks making once-unlikely Dwight Powell move

Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May has left the door open for 35-year-old center Dwight Powell to secure a spot on the team's final 15-man regular season roster. Dallas currently carries 16 players on standard contracts and must either complete a consolidation trade or waive a player before the season starts. May praised Powell's offensive value and leadership ahead of a preseason matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Writer Noah Weber notes that while front office executives Masai Ujiri and Mike Schmitz will make the final roster call, May's positive endorsement significantly improves Powell's chances. Weber also highlights that keeping Powell could put young center Moussa Cisse at risk of being waived, arguing that moving on from Cisse's long-term upside would be a risky decision for the franchise.