The Dallas Mavericks re-signed forward Dwight Powell ahead of training camp to a one-year, mostly non-guaranteed deal, telling him that they would make an effort to open a roster spot for him.

That never came to fruition, as the Mavericks would release him last week ahead of the start of the regular season. It seemed to come down to him or Moussa Cisse, who is a lot younger, and even if he may not be as ready to play now, the upside for the future is too high to ignore.

Waiving Powell was probably the correct decision, even if it means letting a player go who had been with the Mavs for 11 1/2 seasons and had played the fifth-most games in Mavericks history.

Powell cleared waivers last week and was free to sign with any team, but no one picked the veteran up. Instead, Powell will be heading overseas to play for Fenerbahce in Turkey, who is one of the best teams in Europe, winning each of the last two Presidential Cups.

Dwight Powell Fenerbahçe Tarfin’de!…