In 2016, Powers signed an endorsement deal with Nike. Powers was drafted 5th overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2016 WNBA draft. In her rookie season, Powers came off the bench and was effective on the Wings' second unit, averaging 10.4 points per game in 32 games with 2 starts. In a loss to the Washington Mystics, she put up career-highs in both scoring and rebounding with 21 points and 10 rebounds. It was also her first career double-double. She was named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team by the end of the season.