Quick Info
| Profession | Basketball player |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 20/07/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Dwight Powell
19/10/2026
The Dallas Mavericks waived veteran center Dwight Powell ahead of the Monday deadline for NBA teams to set their regular-season rosters, according to sources. The move left the Mavericks with 15 players on fully guaranteed standard contracts. Powell had been trying to earn a regular-season spot after a strong showing in training camp and preseason games.
25/09/2026
The Dallas Mavericks re-signed Dwight Powell, their longest-tenured player, ahead of training camp for a 13th season with the club. The one-year deal was a minimum-salary contract, partially guaranteed for $1M. Powell has career averages of 6.5 points and 4.2 rebounds over 768 games with the Boston Celtics and Dallas.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Canadian professional basketball player who has spent most of his NBA career with the Dallas Mavericks, after being drafted 45th overall in 2014. He is a member of the Canadian national team. |
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| Position | Power forward / center |
| Current Team | Free agent (waived by the Dallas Mavericks on 19/10/2026) |
| Jersey Number | 7 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 10 in (2.09 m) |
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| Weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | IMG Academy, Bradenton, Florida |
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| College | Stanford University (2010-2014), Stanford Cardinal men's basketball |
Personal Life
| Charity Work | Recognised with the NBA Cares Community Assist Award in October 2018 for supporting families affected by cancer in the Dallas area |
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| Community Involvement | Served as a coach in the NBA's Basketball Without Borders program in 2017 and 2018 |
Family
| Father | Harlan Powell |
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| Mother | Jacqueline Weir |
Career
| Draft | 2014 NBA Draft, 2nd round, 45th overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets |
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| G League Team | Texas Legends (2014-2015), with Maine Red Claws (2014) also listed in his early career |
| Recent Contract | Re-signed with the Dallas Mavericks on 25/09/2026 on a one-year minimum-salary deal, partially guaranteed for $1M; waived on 19/10/2026 before the regular-season roster deadline |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in Toronto to a Canadian father and a Jamaican mother before moving to the United States for high school | |
| 2. Was a part-time starter in the first two seasons of his Stanford career | |
| 3. Set his career high in steals with 6 in a road win against the LA Clippers on 30 November 2025 | |
| 4. Was traded twice before making his NBA debut with the Boston Celtics, and was later traded to the Dallas Mavericks in December 2014 |
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