DWIGHT POWELL NEWS

Won't start vs. Denver Powell won't start against the Nuggets on Monday.

Impact The veteran big man got the starting nod in Saturday's win over the Clippers, though he'll retreat to the bench with Anthony Davis (calf) back in action. Powell will likely split time with Moussa Cisse behind Davis on Monday due to Daniel Gafford (ankle) and Dereck Lively (foot) being sidelined.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Powell will start Saturday against the Clippers, Christian Clark of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Anthony Davis (calf), Daniel Gafford (ankle) and Dereck Lively (foot) all sidelined, Powell will get the starting nod for the first time this season. The veteran big man has averaged just 4.7 minutes per game in his last three appearances and will likely split time with Moussa Cisse at center.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rare appearance in loss Powell racked up no counting stats across three minutes during Saturday's 102-96 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Powell moved back into the rotation, albeit for a brief three-minute period. Despite multiple injuries to the frontcourt, Powell has been unable to carve out a consistent role, averaging 2.1 points and 2.0 rebounds in his first 13 appearances.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Kidd and Mavericks hope to move forward from firing of GM Nico Harrison

Jason Kidd and his Dallas Mavericks went into their game Wednesday night against the Phoenix Suns hoping to put the distractions of the previous 48 hours behind them

NOVEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Reserves Williams, Powell lead Mavericks past Pacers 107-105 in matchup of injury-depleted teams DALLAS (AP) — Brandon Williams scored 20 and Dwight Powell scored 18 points as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Indiana Pacers 107-105 on Wedne...

OCTOBER 30 • THESTAR.COM

Starts second half; scores 18 Powell contributed 18 points (4-6 FG, 10-12 FT), six rebounds, one steal, two blocks and one turnover in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 107-105 victory over Indiana.

Impact Powell collected a DNP-CD on Monday, but with Anthony Davis (leg) exiting Wednesday's game early, Powell was able to re-enter the rotation and he started the second half. If Davis, Dereck Lively (knee) and Daniel Gafford (ankle) all need to miss Saturday's game in Detroit, Powell would likely get the starting nod as the last center standing in Dallas.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Reserves Williams, Powell lead Mavericks past Pacers 107-105 in matchup of injury-deleted teams

Brandon Williams scored 20 and Dwight Powell scored 18 points as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Indiana Pacers 107-105 on Wednesday night in a matchup of injured-depleted teams

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Minor role in preseason Powell posted four points (2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two steals in nine minutes during Wednesday's 121-94 preseason win over the Lakers.

Impact Powell averaged 5.5 points and 4.5 rebounds in 14.4 minutes across four preseason games. With Daniel Gafford (ankle) banged up, Powell may be in store for elevated minutes behind Dereck Lively and Anthony Davis to begin the regular season.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Will exercise player option Powell will exercise his $4 million player option for the 2025-26 season, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact 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.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Dwight Powell believes Luka Doncic's jersey should be retired in Dallas Asked if he believes Luka Dončić’s No. 77 jersey should be retired in Dallas someday, Dwight Powell gave a short but clear response. “I mean...

APRIL 6 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Dwight Powell Issues Strong Statement on Luka Doncic Ahead of Mavs-Lakers Game Dwight Powell didn’t hold back.

APRIL 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Logs 21 minutes in loss 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Powell won't start Sunday's game against the 76ers, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Powell is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Houston, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining limited Friday Powell is still on a minutes restriction for Friday's game versus the Rockets, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact 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 minutes.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in win Monday 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

With only 8 healthy players, Mavericks rally to defeat Spurs 133-129 to snap 5-game skid

Spencer Dinwiddie scored 28 points, and the Dallas Mavericks stopped a five-game slide by edging the San Antonio Spurs 133-129

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Not listed on injury report Powell (head) isn't listed on Dallas' injury report for Monday's game against the Spurs.

Impact 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.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Mavs' injuries have reached the absurd with stars Irving and Davis already sidelined

The Dallas Mavericks could be down to seven healthy players as an injured list headlined by Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis continues to grow

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Booker and Durant help Suns hold off injury-depleted Mavs 125-116

Devin Booker scored 24 points, Kevin Durant had 21 points, nine rebounds and eight assists and the Phoenix Suns beat the injury-depleted Dallas Mavericks 125-116

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Returning to bench Powell is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Mavericks' Kidd blasts speculation that a heavy workload contributed to Irving's knee injury

Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd took issue with media speculation that Kyrie Irving’s heavy workload over the last month led to the nine-time All-Star’s season-ending knee injury

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Starting Monday Powell will start in Monday's game against Sacramento, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Available to face Charlotte Powell (hip) has been upgraded to available for Thursday's game against the Hornets

Impact The big man was deemed as 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 on Tuesday's loss to the Lakers, where he posted two points, five rebounds and one block in 16 minutes.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE