Mavericks can’t afford to make Caleb Martin’s contract even more costly

The Smoking Cuban argues that the Dallas Mavericks should not waive wing Caleb Martin to retain veteran Dwight Powell. Following the signing of Powell, Dallas has 16 players on standard contracts, requiring one departure to finalize the regular-season roster. While Martin is viewed as a prime candidate to be released, the writer insists his substantial guaranteed contract makes waiving him impractical.

According to the article, Martin is owed approximately $19.4 million guaranteed over two seasons, meaning a waive-and-stretch provision would cost Dallas nearly $4 million annually across five years. The writer contends Powell is no longer an impact player and that other cheaper options, such as Tarik Biberovic, Marcus Sasser, or Moussa Cisse, offer greater value to retain.