The Mavericks have brought back center Dwight Powell, keeping a familiar frontcourt piece in Dallas as the club continues to shape its roster. Contract details were not released.
Quick facts
- Powell returns to Dallas after 12 NBA seasons.
- The 6-foot-10, 240-pound center has appeared in 768 regular-season games, including 266 starts, for the Mavericks and Celtics.
- His career averages are 6.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.0 assist and 17.5 minutes per game.
- Powell ranks among the Mavericks’ all-time leaders in field-goal percentage, games, rebounds and blocks.
Powell has played the overwhelming majority of his NBA career with the Mavericks, with Boston the other stop on his résumé. His return gives Dallas another experienced big who knows the organization, its personnel demands and the day-to-day grind of a long season.
On the Dallas franchise leaderboard, Powell sits fourth in career shooting percentage at .606. He is also fifth in games played with the Mavericks at 763.
His work around the rim has pushed him to sixth in both offensive rebounds, with 1,187, and total rebounds, with 3,251. Powell is 10th in Mavericks history with 330 blocks.
For a Dallas rotation that values dependable minutes from its supporting frontcourt, Powell’s familiarity remains his clearest asset. The Mavericks did not announce the length or financial terms of the agreement.
