Powell gives the Mavericks a familiar face at center. Before his injury, Powell had appeared in 33 games for the Mavericks this season. He averaged 1.5 points and 1.8 rebounds com

Check back here for the latest updates and highlights from this matchup between the Lakers and Mavericks. Mavericks: Dwight Powell (right hip strain) and P.J. Washington (right ankle sprain) are questionable.

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.

The Dallas Mavericks are officially depleted. Every time they seem to be getting healthier, two more players get hurt. This team has been the definition of one step up and two steps back. The latest example of that came in Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings.

Dallas Mavericks big man Dwight Powell could potentially return on Tuesday vs the Lakers after missing over a month.

Starting Monday

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.

Klay Thompson and Dwight Powell had almost no teammates ready to greet them while they returned to the bench during a Mavericks game.

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

According to The Dallas Morning News’ Mike Curtis, center Dwight Powell is expected to return to the Mavs’ lineup for Tuesday’s meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers. Powell has missed the last 16 games with a right hip strain.

Dallas Mavericks fans since Jason Kidd declared it as the day when the team’s trio of big men would be re-evaluated for their respective injuries. The wounded Mavericks have played without Anthony Davis,

Dallas Mavericks big man Dwight Powell could potentially return on Tuesday vs the Lakers after missing over a month.