Mavericks' refusal to make needed trade will continue to screw them

Dallas Mavericks, Dwight Powell | Ron Jenkins/GettyImagesIt's been a long ride for Dallas Mavericks veteran, Dwight Powell. He's been through a lot of toxic behavior in the Mavs organization, such as when Rajon Rondo quit on his own team. He's also seen some of the best and worst days in Mavericks history with the end of Dirk Nowitzki, the rise of Luka Doncic, the loss in the 2024 NBA Finals, and the trade that sent Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Basically, Powell has seen it all, but with the roster coming together to compete for an NBA championship in the next few years, it might be time to hang the white flag for the Mavericks' fan-favorite big. Of course, some fans won't like hearing…