Dwight Harlan Powell is a Canadian professional basketball player who plays for the Dallas Mavericks. Standing at 6 feet 10 inches tall, Powell is versatile and can play both as a center and power forward.
Born in Toronto, Ontario, to a Canadian father and Jamaican mother, Powell developed his basketball skills at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. He then moved on to play college basketball at Stanford for four seasons from 2010 to 2014. In college, Powell earned accolades such as two First-team All-Pac-12 selections in 2013 and 2014, as well as the Pac-12 Most Improved Player award in 2013.
In the 2014 NBA Draft, Powell was selected with the 45th overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets but was quickly traded to the Boston Celtics. He was later traded to the Dallas Mavericks along with All-Star point guard Rajon Rondo.
Throughout his career spanning over a decade with the Mavs, Powell has transitioned from being a backup to a starter for many seasons before returning to a backup role in the 2023-24 season. Despite this shift, he remains an important rotational piece for the Mavericks. Powell is known for his fundamentally strong game, particularly his offensive post-up game near the rim. He also has a great basketball IQ and his understanding of the pick-and-roll game translates well with his guards.
Dwight Powell Contract Breakdown
| Season | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023-24 | $4,000,00 | - | $4,000,00 | - | $4,000,00 |
| 2024-25 | $4,000,00 | - | $4,000,00 | - | $4,000,00 |
| 2025-26 (Player Option) | $4,000,00 | - | $4,000,00 | - | $4,000,00 |
How much is Dwight Powell getting paid?
According to Spotrac, Dwight Powell is on a three-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks worth $12,000,000 guaranteed, with an average annual salary of $4,000,000. Powell is set to earn $4,000,000 for the 2023/24 season.
How much does Dwight Powell make in a minute?
Dwight Powell’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $4,000,000. Now one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. If his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then Powell makes around $7.61 in a minute.
Dwight Powell Career Earnings
After the end of the 2023/24 NBA season, Dwight Powell would have earned just over $75 million from his NBA contracts.
What are the terms of Dwight Powell’s contract?
Dwight Powell’s current contract has a player option for the 2024/25 NBA season.
How much of the Dwight Powell contract is guaranteed?
Dwight Powell will earn a guaranteed $12,000,000 in his current contract, with an annual average salary of $4,000,000.
Dwight Powell Contract History
These are all the contracts that Dwight Powell has signed in his career till now.
July 9, 2023
Dwight Powell inked a three-year $12 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks.
July 6, 2019
Dwight Powell agreed to a three-year $33 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks.
August 23, 2014
Powell signed a two-year $1.35 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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FAQ's On Dwight Powell Contract
A. Dwight Powell is on a three-year $12 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks.
A. Powell will earn a salary of $4 million for the 2023/24 season.
A. Dwight Powell hails from Toronto, Canada.
A. Dwight Powell plays as a center for the Mavericks.
A. Dwight Powell’s height is 6 feet 10 inches tall and his weight is 108kg (240 lbs).
