It’s no surprise Powell intends to return to the franchise he joined in 2014, his rookie year. As a Mavericks fixture the last 11 years, he has witnessed the twilight of Dirk Nowitzki’s career and the dynamic 6 1/2 seasons of the Doncic era. Powell will potentially enter a new era in franchise history if Dallas drafts Flagg on Wednesday night.

Kyrie Irving is declining his $42.9 million player option for the 2025-26 season with the Dallas Mavericks and instead is planning to sign a three-year, $119 million extension with the franchise, per ESPN's Shams Charania.