Powell (illness) is available for Thursday's game against the Warriors, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Powell has not played in the Mavericks' last four games, the last two of which were due to an illness. He's been cleared to play Christmas Day, though his return shouldn't impact any of the other players in Dallas' rotation.

Powell (illness) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

Powell has not played in the Mavericks' last four games, though his last two absences were due to an illness. He's on track to be available for Christmas Day, though it's unclear whether he'll be in the Mavericks' rotation in Thursday's road game.

Powell is out for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets with an illness, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning Newsreports.

EDGE Analysis

Powell's next chance to return comes Thursday against the Warriors. Anthony Davis is set to play the majority of the center minutes Tuesday, while Daniel Gafford has the backup role all to himself.

Powell is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets with an illness.

EDGE Analysis

Powell is expected to be downgraded to out at some point prior to Tuesday's tipoff. He's been outside of the Dallas rotation for three consecutive games, so the center minutes are unlikely to be changed by his likely absence.

Powell is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets with an illness.

EDGE Analysis

The Mavericks are likely to see how Powell is feeling closer to tipoff before updating his status. The veteran big man has been out of the Dallas rotation for three straight games, so the center minutes are unlikely to be affected by his possible absence.

Powell supplied seven points (2-4 FG, 3-6 FT) and nine rebounds across 24 minutes during Monday's 140-133 overtime loss to the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

Powell has been called to take on a larger role recently with the loss of Dereck Lively (foot) for the season, plus Anthony Davis (calf) was ruled out for Monday's game against the Jazz. In the three games where Powell has played at least 24 minutes, he's averaged 11.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.0 blocks.

Powell won't start against the Nuggets on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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 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.