Powell (eye) played one minute and turned the ball over once while recording no other statistics in Monday's 131-129 win over the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

Powell was technically part of the rotation in his return from a three-game absence due to a scratched cornea, but he played only the final minute of the third quarter and was the third center to enter the contest behind starter Dereck Lively and reserve Richaun Holmes. With Dallas at full strength in the frontcourt, Powell could be deployed only situationally and may struggle to get off the bench in most games.

Powell (eye) is available for Monday's game against the Magic.

EDGE Analysis

Powell will return to action Monday after missing four straight games due to a scratched cornea in his left eye. Maxi Kleber (toe) and Dereck Lively are also available, so Powell's bench role will likely be limited.

Powell (eye) is questionable to play Monday versus Orlando.

EDGE Analysis

Powell is dealing with a scratched cornea in his left eye. He has missed four consecutive games due to the injury, although Dereck Lively and Maxi Kleber (toe) were developing a firm grasp on center minutes prior to Powell's affliction.

Powell (eye) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Powell's absence streak will extend to three games Saturday with dealing with a left eye abrasion. His next to play is Monday's matchup with Orlando.

Powell (eye) is out for Friday's game versus the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

Powell will miss his second straight game Friday due to a corneal abrasion in his left eye. Powell's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Sacramento.

Powell is listed as out for Wednesday's game versus the Suns due to corneal abrasion in his left eye.

EDGE Analysis

Powell had already been dropped from the rotation in Monday's loss to the Celtics, so his absence Wednesday shouldn't have much of an effect on how the minutes are distributed in the Dallas frontcourt. His next chance to suit up will come Friday versus Atlanta.

Powell (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Monday's 119-110 loss to the Celtics.

EDGE Analysis

With Dereck Lively and Maxi Kleber recently returning from five- and 31-game absences respectively, Powell's minutes had already started to trend down last week, and the veteran center ended up being ousted from the rotation entirely Monday. Powell could still resurface in the rotation in certain matchups, but while the Mavericks have all of their key frontcourt contributors available, his path to consistent minutes is much more complicated.

Powell will come off the bench for Monday's game against the Pelicans due to Dereck Lively (ankle) returning from a five-game absence, Mark Followill of Bally Sports Southwest reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran center started Dallas' past five games, averaging 5.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.6 steals in 27.6 minutes. But with Lively back, Powell will return to a bench role -- one not conducive to fantasy value.

Powell chipped in two points (0-1 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists and three steals across 34 minutes during Saturday's 118-108 loss to the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Powell has made five consecutive starts with Dereck Lively (ankle) sidelined, and he's logging 27.6 minutes per game after averaging just 14.4 minutes through 32 contests prior. Powell's eight assists Saturday matched a career-best total and led the Mavericks. Quietly delivering 5.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.3 steals across his last nine games, Powell is a strong supporting piece to Dallas' top unit, but he provides more value from a real-life standpoint than he does for fantasy purposes.

Powell will join the starting lineup for Friday's game versus Portland, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Powell could potentially see one of his largest workloads of the season Friday. The Mavericks are missing Dereck Lively (ankle), Grant Williams (ankle) and Richaun Holmes (personal), so they have very little frontcourt depth to work with.