Dwight Powell likely out for season after torn Achilles
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 29: Dwight Powell #7 of the Dallas Mavericks during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 29, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by down
DALLAS - Dallas Mavericks’ center Dwight Powell is likely out for the rest of the season after he suffered a rupture of his right Achilles tendon during Tuesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Powell dropped to the floor immediately after the non-contact injury, and couldn’t put any weight on his right leg while being helped back to the locker room.
The Mavs confirmed on Wednesday that Powell has a torn Achilles.
The team added that he is weighing his surgical options.
J.J. Barea suffered a similar injury last January, and missed the remainder of that season.