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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

Powell (hip) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Hornets, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Powell (hip) is available for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

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, though he'll provide extra depth at center in a short-handed frontcourt.