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• Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Analysis · Oct 22 partly checked episode

  Hosts refer to Dwight Powell 'getting the boot'. They joke that ESPN still lists him on the Mavs, which implies he is no longer with the team.

  “FULL LIVE STREAM: Mavs vs Rockets | Dallas Mavericks Game Reaction | Cooper Flagg & Kyrie Irving Debut” at 19:34 · listen ↗

• X Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) · Report · Oct 21

  Mavs within 20 and, perhaps more remarkably, Dwight Powell remains available to join the Dallas rally according to the NBA’s official press row stats monitors:

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• Podcast Locked On Mavericks host · Report · Oct 21

  The hosts say Dwight Powell is no longer with the team. They joke that he could come back on a ten-day deal.

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• Podcast Numbers on the Board host · Relayed report · Oct 20 around the league

  Dwight Powell was waived. A host says his team chose to keep the 24-year-old big instead.

  “The NBA Is Back! + We Draft Potential First Time All-Stars | Numbers On The Board” at 1:23:26 · listen ↗

  also reported by Isaac Harris, Locked On Mavericks, The Mismatch host, Nick Angstadt, Locked On Mavericks

• Podcast Keith Pompey, Locked On 76ers · Opinion · Oct 19 around the league

  Keith: Tacko Fall is probably not a starter or NBA rotation player, but the Sixers need bodies at center. Keith would have waited a couple of days to see who else got waived, perhaps giving the two-way spot to Dwight Powell. He notes they could still waive a two-way player later.

  “The New Era ALL STARTS TOMORROW! - Philadelphia 76ers” at 23:42 · listen ↗

• Bluesky Michael Scotto (@mikeascotto.bsky.social) · Report · Oct 19

  Dallas Mavericks President Masai Ujiri released a statement after  waiving Dwight Powell:

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• Podcast Locked On Mavericks · 3 points · Oct 20
  • Nick Angstadt: Powell was on a training-camp invite on an Exhibit 10 deal, so cutting him was always the expected outcome in the host's view. at 20:09
  • Nick Angstadt: The host's theory: the Mavs brought Powell in as a veteran with institutional knowledge for training camp, the China trip and the preseason. at 23:08
  • Nick Angstadt: Powell's Mavericks career: 763 games (fifth in team history), fourth all-time in field goal percentage at just over 60.5%. at 28:05

  “The Mavs Made 1 Historic Move But This Dereck Lively II Decision Says More” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Mavericks · 3 points · Oct 19
  • Tomorrow (Monday) is the deadline for the Mavericks to decide the end of the roster, which involves the Dwight Powell situation. at 28:34
  • A host calls the Max Christie contract situation 'interesting' and says they will see what happens with Moussa Cisse and Dwight Powell. at 30:32
  • A host says he has no prediction on the Dwight Powell decision. A host points out that other teams have cut veterans in similar roles (for example, Charlotte cut Pat Connaughton) and says he wouldn't be shocked either way. at 30:36

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• Podcast Locked On Mavericks · 12 points · Oct 16
  • Dusty May (reported): At the Mavs-Pelicans game, Mark Stein asked Dusty May whether Powell is forcing himself onto the roster. Steve paraphrases May's answer: he doesn't really make those decisions, but Powell has made his presence known and the team was more cohesive with him on the floor. at 2:09
  • One of the last remaining roster questions is whether Dwight Powell will make the team. at 1:44
  • Steve prefers Cisse, whom he describes as a 10-years-younger, very athletic rim protector, rebounder, rim roller and finisher, over what Powell offers. at 7:53
  • Isaac Harris: Isaac (attributed by turn-taking) says he has changed his view and now thinks the team should find a way to keep Powell. at 3:07
  • Isaac Harris: In one preseason game, Powell had 8 assists. The hosts joked that they were all dribble handoffs, but Isaac calls him a connector. at 3:42
  • Dusty May (reported): Isaac relays that the coaching staff Dusty May wants Daniel Gafford to be more of a facilitator and make decisions, not just be a rim-rolling big. Isaac says Powell already does this. He also says the front office Mike Schmitz likes centers who connect the offense. name not confirmed at 6:24
  • Isaac Harris: Isaac describes Powell as a locker-room presence the young players look up to, known for his work habits and for connecting the coaching staff with the players. at 4:41
  • unnamed source trusted by Isaac Harris (reported): Isaac says that about three months ago, during the summer, someone he trusts told him Powell would not come back. Powell was then invited to camp. at 11:29
  • Isaac Harris: Isaac says the conversation has fully shifted and he would not be shocked at all if Powell makes the final roster. He also says he hasn't talked to anyone over the past week about it. at 11:39
  • Steve (attributed by turn-taking) says he would still be a little shocked if Powell makes the final roster. He says the team's public praise of Powell strengthens his theory. at 11:49
  • Steve Langston (reported): Steve's theory, which he does not source: the team brought Powell in to showcase him during camp and preseason. Afterward, Powell could join the coaching staff or go elsewhere. at 8:23
  • The hosts mention a post showing Powell holding a jersey with a caption like "seven more days." The responder says the team would post anything about Powell. at 12:10

  “Keeping Dwight Powell Over Moussa Cisse Would be a Mistake” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Mavericks · 4 points · Oct 15
  • Dusty May (reported): Before the game, Mark Stein asked Dusty May whether Dwight Powell had forced his way onto the team. As paraphrased by the host, May said he doesn't get into that, but that Powell has been great for them. at 19:22
  • The host's theory is that Powell was brought in as a veteran big to mentor the team through camp and preseason, with the possibility of landing elsewhere or coaching. at 19:35
  • The co-host still expected the team to keep Cisse and not Powell no matter what happened. He described Cisse as a future rotation big if he improves his touch around the rim and cuts down on fouling. at 22:17
  • Slightly Biased: With Powell possibly needing a roster spot, the co-host asked whether Tarik Biberovic is really an NBA player. at 28:30

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