What happened: Marc Stein reported three weeks ago that Dwight Powell and his representatives remained in contact with Dallas about a possible return. The 35-year-old intends to play at least one more NBA season.
Why it matters: A departure would end Powell's 12-season Mavericks tenure and leave him off the club for the first time since 2013-14. Dallas has added frontcourt depth around Cooper Flagg, narrowing the path to another deal.
By the numbers: Powell has averaged 6.5 points and 4.3 rebounds in 17.6 minutes per game for Dallas. He served primarily as an emergency center over the past three seasons.
What to watch: Dallas's required roster cut and Powell's next free-agent move will determine whether a reunion remains possible before training camp.