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Stein’s Latest: Powell, Mavericks, Kessler, Irving, Duren

Dwight Powell officially re-signed with the Mavericks on Friday, but the team will have to make another move to keep him on the roster, writes Marc Stein of The Stein Line (subscriber link). Dallas already has 15 players with standard…

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 1:00 PM
Stein’s Latest: Powell, Mavericks, Kessler, Irving, Duren
Key Things to Know
  • Dwight Powell signed a veteran's minimum deal with the Dallas Mavericks.
  • Dallas must waive or trade a player because they already carry 15 standard contracts.
  • Walker Kessler was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers after indicating he would accept his qualifying offer.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Dwight Powell officially re-signed with the Dallas Mavericks on a veteran's minimum deal, but the team must trade or waive a player to create an open regular-season roster spot. Marc Stein reports that Dallas already has 15 players on standard contracts, leaving team officials exploring options that could include moving Marcus Sasser, Tarik Biberovic, Moussa Cisse, or Caleb Martin.

Elsewhere, Stein reports that Walker Kessler's representatives indicated he would take his qualifying offer, prompting the Utah Jazz to trade him to the Los Angeles Lakers. Additionally, Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving stated he will not allow ongoing trade rumors to distract Dallas's younger players.

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