Dwight Powell was a mere throw-in when the Dallas Mavericks swung a trade for Rajon Rondo last season, but the sophomore could be presented with an opportunity to be a key cog in head coach Rick Carlisle's rotation next year.
With DeAndre Jordan opting to return to the Los Angeles Clippers, the Mavericks have scrambled to put together a somewhat competent frontcourt. Zaza Pachulia will start at center, and Samuel Dalembert was recently brought in as the designated backup at the 5. But after that it gets a little grim.
Dirk Nowitzki should ideally play below 30 minutes per game, and Powell may very well be the second-best power forward currently on the roster.