Dwight Powell
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December 25, 2025
Will play vs. Golden State
Powell (illness) is available for Thursday's game against the Warriors, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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.
December 24, 2025
Likely to return Christmas Day
Powell (illness) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Warriors.
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.
December 23, 2025
Ruled out vs. Denver
Powell is out for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets with an illness, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning Newsreports.
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.
December 23, 2025
Downgraded to doubtful Tuesday
Powell is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets with an illness.
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.
December 23, 2025
Questionable with illness
Powell is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets with an illness.
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.