Mavericks' Dwight Powell: Will exercise player option
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Powell will exercise his $4 million player option for the 2025-26 season, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
This isn't an unexpected decision by Powell, who averaged 2.1 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists over 55 regular-season appearances a season ago. He finds himself surrounded by competition in the frontcourt heading into the 2025-26 campaign and will need to battle with the likes of Kai Jones and Daniel Gafford to earn an uptick in playing time.
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Mavericks' Dwight Powell: Logs 21 minutes in loss
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Powell had four points (1-2 FG, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals over 21 minutes during Tuesday's 128-113 loss to New York.
Powell delivered another underwhelming performance, scoring single digits for the sixth straight game. In fact, to this point, he has scored double-digits only once all season, averaging 2.2 points and 2.3 rebounds in 10.1 minutes per game.
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Mavericks' Dwight Powell: Back to bench
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Powell won't start Sunday's game against the 76ers, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
With P.J. Washington back in the mix, Dallas will start Naji Marshall, Kessler Edwards and Washington in the frontcourt, sending Powell to a reserve role. Over his last 10 appearances (three starts), Powell has averaged 4.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 15.0 minutes per game.
Powell is still on a minutes restriction for Friday's game versus the Rockets, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Powell has suited up in each of Dallas' last nine outings after missing 16 straight contests due to a right hip strain. Considering Powell has averaged 14.4 minutes a game over that span, it seems reasonable to assume his playing time will continue to hover around 20 minutes.
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Mavericks' Dwight Powell: Starting Friday
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Powell is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Houston, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Powell will have a minutes restriction Friday, so his fantasy upside will remain limited despite the starting role. The veteran big man has averaged 4.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.5 blocks in 16.7 minutes over two games as a starter this season.
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Mavericks' Dwight Powell: Efficient in win Monday
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Powell ended with nine points (4-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one block across 21 minutes during Monday's 133-129 victory over the Spurs.
After playing limited minutes in the previous two games for the Mavericks, Powell logged an efficient 21 minutes in Monday's win against the Spurs, connecting on four of his five field-goal attempts. The veteran big man seems to be returning to form with more time on the floor, which is good news for Dallas moving forward.
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Mavericks' Dwight Powell: Not listed on injury report
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Powell (head) isn't listed on Dallas' injury report for Monday's game against the Spurs.
Powell collided with Kessler Edwards during Sunday's game against the Suns and never returned, but both players will be available for the second night of Dallas' back-to-back set. Over his last seven games (two starts), Powell has averaged 2.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 13.1 minutes per game.
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Mavericks' Dwight Powell: Returning to bench
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Powell is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
The shorthanded Mavs are tweaking their starting lineup once again, and Powell will move to the bench, allowing Kessler Edwards to enter the first unit. Powell missed 16 games between Jan. 20 and Feb. 23 due to a right hip strain, but he's averaged 3.6 points, 3.8 boards and 2.0 assists per game in five outings and 15.6 minutes per game since returning to the hardwood.
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Mavericks' Dwight Powell: Starting Monday
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Powell will start in Monday's game against Sacramento, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Moses Brown will retreat to the bench in favor of Powell, who has operated off the bench in each of the club's last three outings. In that three-game span, the big man had averaged 3.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 14.7 minutes per contest. Powell missed 16 consecutive outings due to a right hip strain before appearing in those three outings, and he'll likely continue to operate under a minutes restriction.
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Mavericks' Dwight Powell: Available to face Charlotte
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Powell (hip) has been upgraded to available for Thursday's game against the Hornets
The big man was deemed questionable due to a right hip strain, but he'll suit up and should see minutes with the second unit as a depth option in the frontcourt. Powell returned to the hardwood following a 16-game absence in Tuesday's loss to the Lakers, and he posted two points, five rebounds and one block in 16 minutes. Head coach Jason Kidd said Powell will be on a 10-to-12 minutes restriction once again, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.
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Mavericks' Dwight Powell: Iffy for Thursday
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Powell (hip) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Hornets, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
After a 16-game absence due to a right hip strain, Powell returned to the floor for Dallas on the road in Tuesday's loss to the Lakers, finishing with two points, five rebounds and one block in 16 minutes. The veteran big man is being brought slowly into the fold for the Mavericks even though the team needs big bodies, which means he could get held out Thursday against Charlotte.
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Mavericks' Dwight Powell: Gets 16 minutes, starts second half
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Powell (hip) finished with two points (1-2 FG), five rebounds and one block across 16 minutes Tuesday in the Mavericks' 107-99 loss to the Lakers.
Though Powell was on a reported restriction of 10-to-12 minutes as he returned from a 16-game absence due to a right hip strain, he exceeded that limit. The Mavericks handed the undersized Kessler Edwards another start at center, but Powell replaced him on the top unit for the second half, which could foreshadow a lineup change in the team's next game Thursday versus the Hornets. With all of Anthony Davis (adductor), Daniel Gafford (knee) and Dereck Lively (ankle) out with long-term injuries, Powell should have a good chance at maintaining a regular spot in head coach Jason Kidd's rotation. However, Powell won't necessarily be in store for a significant spike in playing time even if he replaces Edwards in the starting five. The 6-foot-10, 240-pound Powell brings good size at center and is a solid team defender, but he's historically been a poor fantasy producer, with career per-36-minute averages of 13.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.9 blocks.
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Mavericks' Dwight Powell: Cleared to play Tuesday
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Powell (hip) is available for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.
Powell will return from a 16-game absence Tuesday due to a right hip strain. The big man will operate under a minutes restriction of 10 to 12 minutes, per Christian Clark of The Athletic. Powell hadn't been a regular part of the rotation when healthy this season, but with the Mavericks without several other centers for the foreseeable future, he'll likely have a more consistent role in the second half of the season.
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Mavericks' Dwight Powell: Upgraded to questionable
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Powell (hip) has been upgraded to questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Powell was previously listed as doubtful for this contest and has been sidelined since Jan. 17. With how thin the Mavericks are in the frontcourt, his potential return could be a big boost for Dallas' interior.
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Mavericks' Dwight Powell: Unlikely to play Tuesday
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Powell (hip) is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Powell has been hampered by a right hip strain that has kept him out of action since Jan. 17, and it appears he won't be playing Tuesday. He's been increasing his participation in practice, but there isn't a clear timeline for his return.
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Mavericks' Dwight Powell: Out Sunday, as expected
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Powell (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
As expected, Powell has been downgraded from doubtful to out. He hasn't played since Jan. 17.
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Mavericks' Dwight Powell: Unlikely to play Sunday
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Powell (hip) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Powell hasn't played since Jan. 17 due to a right hip strain, and it appears he will miss a 15th straight game due to the injury. The 2014 second-round pick has been ramping up in practice, but he still has additional hurdles to overcome before being given the green light to return.
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Mavericks' Dwight Powell: Officially ruled out
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Powell (hip) won't play in Friday's game versus the Pelicans.
As expected, Powell was downgraded from doubtful to out Friday after missing Dallas' previous 14 contests due to a right hip strain. However, Powell has returned to practice, and his next chance to suit up will be Sunday's matchup with Golden State.
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Mavericks' Dwight Powell: Improving, but likely out Friday
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The Mavericks will list Powell (hip) as out for Friday's game against the Pelicans, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Powell has missed the Mavericks' last 14 games with a right hip strain, but head coach Jason Kidd said Thursday that the veteran big man is "trending in the right direction" after participating in practice, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports. The big man's return to practice came after he reportedly took part in full workout in Miami over the All-Star break, per Afseth. Though Powell has largely been outside of the rotation this season, long-term injuries to Daniel Gafford (knee), Dereck Lively (ankle) and Anthony Davis (adductor) could clear the way for Powell to have a regular role once he's cleared to play.
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