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Mavs player profiles: Spotlight is on Dwight Powell to get his performance to match his contract

Age: 25

Size: 6-11, 240 pounds

Experience: 3 seasons

Contract status: Powell will earn $9 million this season and has two more seasons left after 2017-18. The total worth is $28.9 million, although the 2019-20 season is at Powell's option.

2016-17: In each of his three seasons, Powell's playing time and points have increased. Last season, he averaged 6.7 points, 4 rebounds and played 17.3 minutes per game. He played 77 games and his shooting was a career-best 51.5 percent. He continued to have trouble finding a go-to spot or move on the floor.