Early Life & Overview
Dwight Harlan Powell is a Canadian professional basketball player born on July 20, 1991 — making him 34 years old as of December 2025.
He played college basketball at Stanford Cardinal (2010–2014), where he earned several collegiate honors including two First-team All-Pac-12 selections.
NBA Career & Celtics Connection
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Powell was selected in the 2014 NBA Draft with the 45th overall pick (2nd round) by Charlotte Hornets.
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Before suiting up in Dallas, he had a brief stint with Boston Celtics in 2014.
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Since late 2014, he has been with Dallas Mavericks — becoming one of their long-tenured players.
Contract & Career Earnings
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In July 2023, Powell signed a 3-year deal worth US$12.0 million with the Mavericks — averaging US$4.0 million per year.
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For the 2024-25 season, his base salary remained US$4,000,000.
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Historical earnings data shows a progression from roughly US$507,336 in his rookie season (2014-15) to higher earnings in subsequent years.
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While exact total career earnings vary by source, some estimates place it around US$83.2 million as of 2025.
Personal Life — Relationship Status
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Powell is reportedly in a long-term relationship with Ashley Morgan, whom he met during his time at Stanford University.
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As of now, there is no public confirmation of marriage.
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The couple keeps a low profile — rarely posting about their relationship publicly, and no credible reports confirm any children.
Age & Physical Profile
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Height: 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
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Weight: 240 lb (about 109 kg)
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As stated above, his date of birth is July 20, 1991.
Why Some Confusion on “Wife / Family” Info
Publicly-available information on Powell’s personal life varies across sources:
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Some outlets list Ashley Morgan as his girlfriend, not wife.
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A few web pages claim the couple has no children.
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Other less credible or unsourced sites claim different things — which is why many trustworthy profiles state “unmarried” or “in a relationship.”
