Dallas Mavericks: Dwight Powell already putting in work to get back

Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell is already working out just days after having surgery to repair his ruptured Achilles. See the latest here.

The Dallas Mavericks lost their starting center for the season on Jan. 21. Dwight Powell went down with a non-contact injury and had to be helped off the floor. It turned out to be a ruptured Achilles. The 28-year-old underwent surgery and faces a lengthy rehab before returning to the court.

The Mavs have some experience with Achilles injuries. They signed Wesley Matthews as he was rehabbing from a torn one in 2015. J.J. Barea also suffered a similar injury last season. The veteran point guard was ready to go by opening night which was incredible.

Dwight Powell met with the media on Feb. 5 for the first time since suffering the injury and having surgery. Let us take a closer look at some of the developments.

Already working out

Coach Rick Carlisle shared the following note on Powell prior to tipoff against the Grizzlies.

This should not surprise fans. Powell is known as one of the hardest workers in the NBA. He is going to attack his rehab and be back on the court as soon as possible.

Supporting his teammates

Townsend also shared a video of Powell talking about his injury and what he can do moving forward. Supporters can listen to it here.

It is fantastic to hear that he will be around the Mavericks as much as possible. The team relied on him as a tone-setter on the court. Expect Powell to continue making an impact in the locker room and help bring the best out of his teammates.

Dwight Powell may miss part of next season too. Achilles injuries are always worrisome, but the Mavericks center is going to work diligently to be back. Expect him to have a few new moves next season. The time off rehabbing with allow Powell to improve in other areas.

The Smoking Cuban will have injury updates on Dwight Powell and the rest of the Dallas Mavericks all season, so be sure to click back to us often.