May would not say if Powell has locked up a roster spot, but called him very valuable and said Dallas functions well with him.

Dallas still has 16 players on standard deals and must waive someone or make a trade before the opener.

Powell, 35, is on a partial guarantee. Moussa Cisse's salary of about $2.2 million is now fully guaranteed.

In the Macao games Powell played 28 minutes with four points, six rebounds and 10 assists.

May likes how Powell keeps a young second unit organized and sets screens for its shooters.

Dwight Powell with Canada vs. Germany, Aug. 9, 2023. Photo: Sandro Halank / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized.

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