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I think the salary and long term future has to do a lot with his role here. If Powell is the starting center to stay, than this is a realistic outcome. However, things might change if Mavs are looking for an upgrade at center.

Powell can only play the center position. So, if they look for an upgrade and this guy too can only play the center position (for example Holmes), than Powell at 10 mil per year becomes expensive as one would expect that the upgrade would play at least 30 minutes per game.  

Agreed.  This was the reason behind my opening line in the first post of the salary discussion with SH.  A lot can change in a year.  I'd be much more confident if Powell was a FA or extension eligible this summer.