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The Dallas Mavericks are finalizing a two-year, $10 million deal with talisman Dirk Nowitzki, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. The deal is set-up to include a second year team-option. Nowitzki and the team mutually agreed to opt out of his prior contract late last month, hoping he could be signed to a franchise-friendly deal that would […]

Former NBA champion Dirk Nowitzki can’t help but be taken aback with all the significant movements going on out in the West. In an interview with German streaming platform DAZN (via Believe the Hype), the Dallas Mavericks superstar is amazed by the lengths that his Western Conference rivals will go through in hopes of standing a chance against […]

Heading to Pier 36 in New York City on Monday for the inaugural NBA Awards Show, Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki attended it as he was scheduled to present one of the awards on the night. That was his expectation, but a surprise was in store for him. The 39-year-old German international was totally caught […]

The fans have spoken and chosen their favorite players from a shortlist of candidates in a group categories during tonight’s NBA Awards Show. Golden State Warriors teammates Draymond Green and Stephen Curry took home the award for Assist of the Year, after a full-court heave by Green, igniting a blazing fast break, with Curry catching the ball […]

Dirk Nowitzki is widely regarded as one of the best players to ever play the game. From his efficiency in shooting, for a man standing 7-feet, to his unstoppable one-legged fadeaway, which helped him win a championship, as well as being named an MVP are only some of the reasons why he is considered an all-time great. […]

Dirk Nowitzki has spent nearly two decades in the NBA, which has created an endless list of personal stories about him over his illustrious career. In a recent piece by Jonathan Abrams of Bleacher Report, Zaza Pachulia recounted a humorous story about his former Dallas Mavericks teammate regarding his athletic ability. Zaza Pachulia: “All day, […]

Dirk Nowitzki has put forth an illustrious career that has seen him accomplish numerous individual and team goals that will one day make him a sure-fire Hall of Famer. However, it has been his humility as a player that has stood out more than anything else in his NBA career. Another prime example of that rare characteristic […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is nearing his twentieth season with the blue and silver, rounding out his campaign as a tried-and-true Dallas hero. He was anticipated to play the final year of his two year $50 million contract this upcoming season, but the Big German seems to have longer term intentions with the Mavs […]

It won’t be long before the recently-turned 39-year-old Dirk Nowitzki goes into his 20th season in the league, having gone from a near-bust in his rookie year, shooting only 40 percent from the field in limited minutes, to becoming the sixth most-prolific scorer the league has ever seen. Looking back on his storied career and […]

With the offseason now in full swing, players are starting to take vacations, as well as pursue some of their interests. For Dirk Nowitzki and Kemba Walker though, it’s still all about playing basketball, as they will be part of the NBA’s Basketball Without Borders campaign and become part of the teams that will showcase […]

Dirk Nowitzki has heard all the “old man jokes” a locker room could muster during his last few years with the Dallas Mavericks. Now in the offseason, the sixth-most prominent scorer in NBA history will prefer people lay off saying his age upon wishing him happy birthday. Join us in wishing @swish41 of the @dallasmavs […]

As NBA video games are continuing to be developed further, it can be expected that there will be some occasional glitches that need to be fixed. That said, the creators of EA Sports NBA Live recently took to their official Twitter account to let the game owners know that they are aware of an issue […]

As we all know, Dirk Nowitzki’s time is fleeting with the Dallas Mavericks, as he is potentially entering his twentieth season with blue and silver. His dedication and leadership for the Mavs is something the organization is used to, and it will certainly force them to readjust their lineup without their 7-foot hero in the […]

The Golden State Warriors have been on an absolute tear in this year’s playoffs, cruising to an NBA record 14 straight wins, putting them just a pair of victories short of becoming NBA champions. Much of this has been on the backs of their talent-laden starting lineup that now features former league MVP Kevin Durant […]

After a disappointing season, where they finished only 33-49 and which saw the franchise fall into the lottery for only the second time in the last 17 years, the Dallas Mavericks will have the 9th pick in the upcoming draft. With the team looking like it needs the boost of a talented, perspective player, there is […]

In today’s NBA, fans have been accustomed to seeing some of the league’s stars joining forces and creating a “superteam.” This gives them a bigger chance of winning a championship as they have more weapons that will make it difficult for their opponents to beat them. League great and current Inside the NBA co-host Charles Barkley […]

The Dallas Mavericks are coming off their first campaign missing the playoffs in four years, which was also just the second time in the last 17 seasons. The 33 wins were also the lowest total since the strike-shortened 1998-99 season. All of these have clearly put the franchise in a transition period of deciding whether to […]

Early last year when giving his thoughts on Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki,  Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar referred to his style of play as “like a one trick pony.” Once Nowitzki caught wind of the comments, he responded in disagreement although he preferred not to lash out, and chalked it up as just an opinion. […]

Last night, Dirk Nowitzki thought it was the perfect time to run a poll for his Twitter followers. The Dallas Mavericks forward posted a photo of him wearing an “old school” outfit of his and added that hashtag together with “class of ’98.” Spring closet cleaning. Keep or no? #oldschool #classof98 pic.twitter.com/qRwlXFYFT3 — Dirk Nowitzki […]

There is no doubt Dirk Nowitzki is one of the best players to ever play the game. Even in the twilight of his career now, his greatness is appreciated by fans from around the world. It’s also the same case for his young teammates, who feel honored to be playing with him. Some of his […]

It’s yet another offseason for Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, which means he’s already putting in work on his Twitter game — this time aiming at one of the six most prolific scorers in NBA history — Dirk Nowitzki. The German international is a known soccer fan and keeping watch on Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League […]

Players like Dirk Nowitzki may seem more like a thing of the past these days. In an era when it’s easier to join forces in pursuit of a title, it’s rare to find a superstar willing to stick it out for a 20-year career with one franchise. Nowitzki is the face of the that and […]

Dallas Mavericks star forward Dirk Nowitzki will return for his 20th NBA season despite a painful 33-49 season that put the team 11th in the Western Conference, according to Earl K. Sneed of Mavs.com. “I think my body will tell me when it’s time,” said Nowitzki. “…I’m going to play next year as hard as […]

An extremely talented player, Karl-Anthony Towns can literally do it all. On both defense and offense, Towns is quite versatile, capable of blocking shots at the rim and also scoring in the post. Towns also has a nice jump shot and can even hit threes with some regularity. This season, Towns is shooting 35.7 percent […]

Last summer, the Dallas Mavericks went all out to sign Harrison Barnes, as they believed he is a good fit in their system and could address their need in the small forward position. They offered him a very lucrative contract and had high hopes when he agreed to join the team. However, their franchise player […]

Dirk Nowitzki is one of the best players to ever play in the NBA. His retirement may be coming soon because of his age, but on Sunday, he showed his fans what he could become once his playing days are over. After his teammates came off an awful sequence, the 38-year-old German international couldn’t help […]

Rajon Rondo does not exactly fall in the category of stereotypical point guard. Although he is – or at least once was – one of the league’s leaders in assists, his poor free throw shooting (career 60.7 percent from the line) and inability to consistently sink the trey bomb (career 0.3 three-pointers per game) are […]

Dirk Nowitzki‘s illustrious career didn’t start as bright as most think it did. A lanky, blond-haired 7-footer from Germany played a mere 20.6 minutes per game and averaged only 8.2 points per game while shooting an erratic 40.5 percent from the field and 20.6 percent from deep during his rookie year. A then 20-year-old Nowitzki […]

Following a close defeat at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night, L.A. Clippers head coach Doc Rivers had plenty of praise for star forward Dirk Nowitzki, who eclipsed the 30,000-point mark earlier this month. “He’s his own bird, is what I love about him,” Rivers told ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. “There’s not been […]

J.J. Barea’s David vs. Goliath-like takedown of Blake Griffin has gone viral since the slight skirmish occurred in the contest between the Dallas Mavericks and the L.A. Clippers Thursday night. Dallas head coach Rick Carlisle has voiced out his take on the matter and has insinuated that Griffin made a meal out of the incident […]

Even at his advanced age, Dirk Nowitzki has remained difficult to defend because of his patented one-legged fadeway jumpshot that he has mastered through the years. During Monday night’s game between his Dallas Mavericks against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the 38-year-old German international showed a different version of the shot by banking in a clothesline jumper. […]

Dirk Nowitzki is willing to talk to anyone about the game that has shaped his life, but has mostly kept his private affairs under wraps, until now. The German NBA legend recently spoke to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, discussing his interracial marriage and biracial children. The Dallas Mavericks franchise’s leading scorer met his […]

Dirk Nowitzki is still the man in Dallas — and if you didn’t get the memo, he’ll make sure to remind you one way or another. The 7-foot German international took the most casual of chances to let young Harrison Barnes know who holds the sheriff badge in the Mavericks organization. The two went head-to-head in […]

The Dallas Mavericks are officially in desperation mode. After Thursday night’s 102-95 loss to their fellow bottom-dwelling Phoenix Suns, star forward Dirk Nowitzki is ready to make any changes necessary to take the Mavericks out of their early-season rut. “Obviously, I’ve said that we want to compete and we want to make the playoffs,” Nowitzki […]

The Dallas Mavericks‘ offseason gamble on Andrew Bogut has been a flop thus far this season. The initial plan of having a dual 7-footer lineup with Dirk Nowitzki at forward and Bogut at center has been a complete disaster as the two haven’t managed to be effective on the floor together. After a lengthy 11-game […]

A hopeful Dirk Nowitzki still has faith in his 10-24 Dallas Mavericks. Despite an awful 3-15 start to the season, the 38-year-old remains confident his team can make a playoff run, as they’re only 4.5 games back from the last postseason spot. “We obviously know we still have a legit shot,” Nowitzki told reporters Monday. “We […]

Christmas came early for the Dallas Mavericks in the form of Dirk Nowitzki, who returned from a 14-game absence due to a strained achilles in a 90-88 win over the L.A. Clippers. The 18-year veteran was fantastic during his 15 minutes on the floor, making 7-of-12 field goals and 2-of-3 from deep on his way […]

The Dallas Mavericks will have a welcome sight with the return of star power forward Dirk Nowitzki, who went through a successful workout on Thursday and is set to suit up against the L.A. Clippers tonight, according to Eddie Sefko of the Dallas Morning News. Nowitzki will play for only the sixth time this season after […]

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