The Dallas Mavericks have officially re-signed veteran big man Dwight Powell. The move became effective on September 25 and places him on the training camp roster as the franchise prepares for the 2026-27 NBA season.
An official return with no disclosed terms
Dallas announced the signing before opening preseason camp, and the transaction is already listed as effective. The confirmation appears on NBA.com and was independently corroborated by ClutchPoints, which also placed Powell with the Mavericks for training camp.
The franchise did not disclose the length or financial terms of the contract. His return is official, but it should not be read as a guaranteed place on the regular-season roster.
Experience for the frontcourt rotation
Powell, 35, is heading into his 13th NBA season and extends a Dallas tenure that began during his rookie year. He played 63 games last season, including 12 starts, and averaged 3.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists.
His return gives the staff a familiar camp option, added frontcourt depth and an experienced presence in a reshaped locker room. The scope of that role will depend on roster decisions before the regular season.
The regular-season roster spot remains unresolved
The signing takes the training camp group to 19 players. Dallas already carries the maximum 15 standard contracts, so it would need to create a roster spot if it decides to keep Powell for the regular season.
The move confirms his immediate return to the Mavericks, while the final shape of the roster will still be determined during preseason.
