Dwight Powell (strained left elbow) will not play in the Mavericks' preseason opener Tuesday against the Warriors, Earl K. Sneed of Mavs.com reports.

Powell (strained left elbow) will not play in the Mavericks' preseason opener Tuesday against the Warriors, Earl K. Sneed of Mavs.com reports.

Analysis:

According to coach Rick Carlisle, Powell has yet to receive clearance for contact, putting him behind the curve in his bid to earn meaningful minutes off the bench for Dallas early this season. Powell sustained the injury earlier in the summer while playing for the Canadian national team.