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The 2011 NBA champions, Dallas Mavericks, were a real feel-good story. The team was built around Dirk Nowitzki, the best player in franchise history, and was filled with savvy NBA veterans. Guys like Jason Kidd, Peja Stojakovic and Shawn Marion got a chance to win their only championship. One of the players on that roster […]

Much to the dismay of every Dallas Mavericks fan, the time for Dirk Nowitzki’s career is fleeting. The Big German continually inspires the city of Dallas with hope by always making a return, especially after restructuring his latest contract to a two-year, $10 million deal with a player option after the first year. As happy as the Mavs […]

The BIG3 has proven to be successful so far in their inaugural season by catching the attention and praise from many former and current NBA players. This has put the attention on potential future players for the league over the next few seasons. According to Jeff Garcia of News4SA.com, BIG3 Commissioner Roger Mason has voiced […]

One of the greatest things about being an NBA player is the capacity to really change lives. It might not always be about buying someone a house, or a car, but just being there sometimes. These superstars, through the NBA Cares programs, do a lot for the unfortunate ones. One of them was little Tatum Teague. Leukemia […]

The Basketball Without Borders Africa training camp has been an annual event that invites the top 80 boys and girls aged 17 and below to learn from the best international players of today. This year, Dirk Nowitzki, Joel Embiid, and Kristaps Porzingis will headline the list of participants from the NBA, as they will definitely add a […]

It’s the NBA offseason and there’s no better time for players to show off the fruits of their lucrative contracts than the summer, with many coming out with brand new additions to their garage. Lamborghinis, Bugattis, Aston Martins and even an old-school four-door Audi for Jonas Valanciunas on his way to practice with the Lithuanian […]

Ice Cube’s BIG3 three-on-three league has taken the basketball world by storm, and former NBA players — All-Stars and journeymen alike, are flocking to the exciting new tournament in their post-professional playing days. As the tournament makes its way to Dallas on July 30th, one former Maverick — DeShawn Stevenson, will return to the city that he […]

The Dallas Mavericks are keen on making Dennis Smith Jr. the face of the team in the future. Head coach Rick Carlisle is already plotting Smith’s path towards that goal. In an article by ESPN’s Tim McMahon, Carlisle expressed his excitement over the prospect of Smith developing into a pillar of the franchise that is in need of […]

There’s no denying that Dirk Nowitzki‘s now considered an old-timer in the NBA, but that doesn’t mean that the 39-year-old future Hall of Famer can’t have a hearty laugh about his own age. Whistle Sports shared a hysterical video on Twitter with Nowitzki in an apparent elderly footrace against former Dallas Mavericks teammate and fellow geriatric […]

When looking up loyalty in the NBA dictionary, the name Dirk Nowitzki would probably be there as the definition. The German sharpshooter has not only put the Dallas Mavericks on the NBA map, but also, in the process, has done a lot for them in a financial sense. Cork Gaines and Diana Yukari from the Business Insider […]

With all of the massive jumps in player salaries, new league historical records have been set all beginning with the NBA’s touted nine-year, $24 billion media rights deal with ESPN and Turner Sports. Last week Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry signed the league’s very first $200 million contract. That deal made headways even causing […]

In a much-anticipated move, the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday re-signed Dirk Nowitzki to a two-year contract worth $10 million. Following the move, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban voiced his desire for Nowitzki to play beyond his 20th year in the league, according to Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype. Mark Cuban (@mcuban) on the @DallasMavs re-signing Dirk Nowitzki: […]

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 […]