Powell registered 12 points (6-8 FG), 14 rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals over 30 minutes during Thursday's 118-110 loss to Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Powell led all players in Thursday's contest in rebounds while dishing out a team-high-tying assist mark and ending as one of five Mavericks with a double-digit point total in a double-double outings. Powell, who set a season high in rebounds, has hauled in 10 or more boards in two games and posted his first double-double of the year.

Powell will move to the bench for Friday's game against the Rockets, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Mavericks will be without Dereck Lively (ankle) again, but they are also missing Luka Doncic (quadriceps), Kyrie Irving (foot), Josh Green (elbow) and Dante Exum (leg). Markieff Morris is starting at center Friday, as the Mavericks are going to need a bit more offense in the first unit.

Powell accumulated eight points (4-6 FG) and eight rebounds across 23 minutes during Monday's 130-104 loss to the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

Powell drew the start Monday with Dereck Lively sidelined by an ankle issue. Powell is typically a low-usage player with below average steal and block rates, so he won't be a popular grab in fantasy formats even if Lively misses more time.

Powell provided one assist across five minutes during Wednesday's 104-101 victory over the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

Powell's playing time has fluctuated throughout the campaign, but this was just the second game over the 14 contests in which he's appeared that he's logged fewer than 10 minutes. The veteran center's inability to get involved Wednesday was particularly surprising with starter Dereck Lively departing in the third quarter after suffering an apparent back injury. Instead of Powell taking over, Richaun Holmes logged a season-high 23 minutes and performed well with four points, 10 boards and a block. Given Powell's lack of impact of late -- he came into Wednesday averaging just 2.3 points and 3.0 boards over 13.8 minutes across his past four games -- there's a chance Holmes begins to see more opportunities in his place.

Powell will start Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

A previous report indicated that Maxi Kleber would enter the starting lineup in place of Dereck Lively (illness), it will in fact be Powell starting at the five. In six games, Powell has averaged 6.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals/blocks over 16.0 minutes.

Powell finished with 10 points (3-3 FG, 4-6 FT), five rebounds and three assists over 15 minutes during Sunday's 124-118 win over Charlotte.

EDGE Analysis

Powell was perfect from the field and nearly converted numerous and-1 plays. The pick-and-roll in Dallas' offense is beginning to click, which bodes well for Powell's floor.

Powell (illness) will play in Wednesday's game against the Spurs.

EDGE Analysis

After being upgraded to probable earlier Wednesday, Powell will suit up for Wednesday's tilt. He's expected to operate behind Dereck Lively at center.

Powell (illness) has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Spurs, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Powell was initially deemed questionable for Wednesday's matchup, and he's trending in the right direction in the hours leading up to tipoff. If he's available, he should be one of the primary backups at center behind Dereck Lively.

Powell (illness) is officially questionable for Wednesday's opener against San Antonio.

EDGE Analysis

Powell's illness was previously unreported, which likely makes it a minor ailment. Dereck Lively, Maxi Kleber and Richaun Holmes would hold down the center position if Powell is inactive Wednesday.

Powell posted five points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two steals and one block in 16 minutes during Thursday's preseason opener against the Timberwolves in Abu Dhabi.

EDGE Analysis

Powell, who was expected to be the Mavericks' starting center during the regular season, took a backseat to rookie Dereck Lively during the preseason opener. Lively and fellow rookie Olivier-Maxence Prosper both drew starts versus Minnesota, but head coach Jason Kidd wouldn't reveal his starting lineup for the regular-season opener. Over the past two seasons, Powell has started 135 of his 158 appearances. However, he has been limited to around 20 minutes per game and hasn't been a great source of fantasy production during that stretch.