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  • • Nowitzki not ruling out playing one more season
    When Clippers head coach Doc Rivers called a late-game timeout on Monday and encouraged fans to recognize Dirk Nowitzki in what could be his last ever game in Los Angeles, Nowitzki joked after the game, “They’re making the [retirement] decision for me, I guess,” (link via Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com). After all, unlike fellow honorary All-Star Dwyane Wade, Nowitzki has never said that 2018/19 will be...2019
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  • • Dirk Nowitzki won't rule out return next season
    It seems like a given that Dirk Nowitzki is playing out the final season of his storied professional career, which has been spent entirely with the Dallas Mavericks. However, after the All-Star Game on Sunday Nowitzki was asked about whether new teammate Kristaps Porzingis has tried to convince him to come back next season, and his answer was revealing. “Briefly, but I’m going to make that decisio...2019
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  • • Dirk Nowitzki not ruling out playing next season
    In his record-setting 21st season with the same NBA team, Dirk Nowitzki is being treated like a player who will retire at season’s end, but the Mavericks legend is not fully committed to the idea. Speaking to reporters, including Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News, at NBA All-Star Media Day in Charlotte Saturday, Nowitzki said he will re-evaluate how he feels after the 2018-19 season before ...2019
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  • • Watch: Dirk Nowitzki receives standing ovation in final game at MSG
    Dirk Nowitzki received a warm welcome in New York City on Wednesday night. Fans at Madison Square Garden gave Nowitzki a standing ovation as he checked into the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the Knicks late in the first quarter. Nowitzki is planning to retire after the season and is on his farewell tour. This is set to be his last trip to MSG as a player, so the fans in New York were trying to sh...2019
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  • • Dirk Nowitzki getting limited minutes for rest of season
    Dirk Nowitzki will see limited minutes for the rest of the season and might not play at all in some games, according to Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News. Nowitzki hasn’t made much of an impact in his 21st NBA season. He missed the first 26 games because of surgery on his left ankle and has played 10.3 minutes per night since his return, averaging 3.6 points and 1.8 rebounds. Rick Carlisle,...2019
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  • Report: Dirk Nowitzki will make season debut Thursday against Suns
    • Report: Dirk Nowitzki will make season debut Thursday against Suns
    The veteran forward has been nursing a return from ankle surgery all season long....2018
  • • Dirk Nowitzki set to make season debut
    Mavericks big man Dirk Nowitzki is poised to make his 2018/19 debut, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com, who reports that Nowitzki will suit up for Dallas’ game in Phoenix on Thursday night. Nowitzki, who is spending a record-setting 21st season with the same NBA team, was hoping to be ready to go for the start of training camp after undergoing surgery on his ankle earlier this year. However, h...2018
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  • • Sources: Dirk's season debut set for Thursday
    Dirk Nowitzki, who has been recovering from ankle surgery, is set to begin his record 21st season with the Mavericks on Thursday at Phoenix, sources told ESPN....2018
  • • Dirk Nowitzki could make season debut Wednesday against Hawks
    Dirk Nowitzki has yet to play for the Dallas Mavericks this season. But that could change as early as Wednesday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Nowitzki, who has been recovering from ankle surgery all season, is officially listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game. That’s obviously a good sign. Even if Dirk doesn’t play on Wednesday, Thursday at the Phoenix Suns or Sunday at home against the Sa...2018
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  • • Dirk Nowitzki practiced Friday, is close to returning
    Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki will not make his season debut Saturday against the Rockets, but he is inching closer to his return, according to Dwain Price of the team’s website.  Nowitzki, who underwent ankle surgery during the spring and suffered a setback in September, participated in practice on Friday.  “He’s doing well. You see him down there. He’s playing three-on-three and getting better...2018
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  • • Kyle Korver on return to Utah: 'It feels like a good fit'
    Shooting guard Kyle Korver knew the Cavaliers’ front office might deal him early in the season and he listed the Jazz as one of his preferred destinations, Eric Woodyard of the Deseret News reports. Korver was traded for Alec Burks and two future second-round picks. “It feels like a good fit,” Korver told Woodyard. Korver is in his second stint with Utah, having played there from 2007-10. He has a...2018
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  • • Nowitzki (ankle) targets return in December
    Dirk Nowitzki (ankle) hopes to start his record 21st season with the same franchise in December. The Dallas Mavericks star has had a longer-than-expected recovery from ankle surgery seven months ago....2018
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  • • Nowitzki eyes December for start of 21st season with Mavs
    DALLAS (AP) — Dirk Nowitzki hopes to start his record 21st season with the same franchise in December as the Dallas Mavericks star continues a longer-than-expected recovery from ankle surgery seven months ago....2018
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  • • Dirk Nowitzki aims to make season debut in December
    Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki is targeting next month for his season debut, tweets Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Nowitzki provided an update today on his condition as he continues rehab work after having surgery on his left ankle in April. “Hopefully somewhere in December, I’ll be ready,” he said, although he hasn’t been able to participate in a full practice since the operation. Nowitzki saw some action i...2018
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  • • Dirk Nowitzki not expected to play until December?
    Dirk Nowitzki still has yet to debut in what could be his final NBA season, and now it sounds like it could be another month or so before he does. Addressing reporters on Saturday, Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle said that he would be “thrilled” if Nowitzki was able to play this month, per Dwain Price of Mavs.com. Price also passed along comments that Nowitzki himself made a few days ear...2018
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  • • Mavericks no stranger to early season woes despite rising expectations
    Despite early season buzz and expectations surrounding the Mavericks‘ young core and the addition of DeAndre Jordan, they have gotten off to another slow start this season, sitting at just 2-7. As Eddie Sefko writes for The Dallas Morning News, this start looks eerily similar to past seasons, as the Mavericks are no stranger to such struggles. As a result of anticipation surrounding the backcourt ...2018
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  • • Dirk Nowitzki is still 'weeks' away from returning to the court
    An injury continues to disrupt what may be Dirk Nowitzki‘s final NBA season, according to Dwain Price of Mavs.com. The Mavericks star said he is still “weeks” away from returning to action because of a left ankle problem that has bothered him since undergoing surgery in April. He hasn’t been able to participate in a full practice or go through a normal workout. “We’re taking it super slow obviousl...2018
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  • Dirk Nowitzki to miss start of Mavericks season
    • Dirk Nowitzki to miss start of Mavericks season
    Nowitzki recovering from ankle surgery...2018
  • • Mavs' Nowitzki out weeks, to miss '18-19 start
    Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki will miss multiple weeks while he continues to recover from April ankle surgery, according to coach Rick Carlisle. Nowitzki is expected to be out for several games to start the 2018-19 season....2018
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  • • Dirk Nowitzki still weeks away from returning to court
    Mavericks big man Dirk Nowitzki is still weeks away from returning to action, head coach Rick Carlisle told reporters today. As Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com details, that means Nowitzki will miss the start of the season, his 21st with the Mavs. “It’s going to be multiple weeks, I can tell you that,” Carlisle said. “But there’s no real soft or hard date [for Nowitzki’s return] at this point. He is doin...2018
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Dirk Nowitzki injury and suspension

  • • Dirk Nowitzki may not be ready to start season
    Mavericks big man Dirk Nowitzki suffered a setback in his recovery from left ankle surgery during the week before training camp opened, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com. After he felt soreness in his Achilles while playing pickup games at Dallas’ practice facility, Nowitzki’s on-court work has been limited and his availability to start the regular season is up in the air.“This is weeks, not d...2018
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  • Dirk Nowitzki battling foot injury, out “weeks, not days” according to coach
    • Dirk Nowitzki battling foot injury, out “weeks, not days” according to coach
    He could miss the start of the regular season....2018
  • • Nowitzki's availability for Mavs' opener in doubt
    Dirk Nowitzki, who is recovering from ankle surgery, has yet to practice with the Mavericks this preseason....2018
  • • Dirk Nowitzki still expected to be out weeks
    Dirk Nowitzki is still expected to be out weeks for the Dallas Mavericks.Nowitzki is recovering from ankle surgery he underwent in April. He experienced a setback last month, and on Tuesday, both he and Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle said the absence will extend for weeks rather than days. The Mavericks’ regular-season opener is on Oct. 17. Based on what they are saying, Nowitzki may not be av...2018
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  • • Dirk Nowitzki cracks joke about Mavericks’ practice facility
    Dirk Nowitzki: An All-Star on the court and an All-Star in comedy.The Dallas Mavericks legend cracked a joke on Twitter Wednesday. He shared a photo of himself at the Mavericks’ practice facility, which is sponsored by a company called “Lympo.” Nowitzki underwent ankle surgery in April and was limping around this offseason, which is where the joke comes from. Funny guy, that Dirk.The 40-year-old w...2018
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  • • Gasol hopes to play in World Cup
    Spurs center Pau Gasol hopes to play for Spain in the FIBA World Cup next summer, according to a Sportando report. Gasol told the Spanish website El Dia he’ll wait until after the NBA season to make a final decision whether he’ll play for his home country as it attempts to qualify for the 2020 Olympics. “I am about to turn 39,” Gasol said. “I love playing with the national team and I would like to...2018
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  • • Nowitzki says he will decide on retirement once he sees how 2018-19 season goes
    Dirk Nowitzki will set a new NBA record this fall when he officially enters his 21st season with a single franchise. But even after making history as a Maverick, Nowitzki isn’t ready to assume he’ll call it a career after the 2018-19 campaign. Speaking at a kids’ summer camp event on Wednesday, Nowitzki said he remains unsure whether next season will be his last, as Dwain Price of Mavs.com details...2018
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  • • WATCH: Nowitzki takes BP swings before charity BB game
    While he may not be Michael Jordan, Dallas Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki showed off his own baseball skills during batting practice before his 2018 Heroes Celebrity Baseball Game. The 39-year-old NBA veteran is hosting the celebrity charity game at Dr. Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas on Friday.He is still recovering from left ankle surgery he underwent on April 5, but he plans to play a l...2018
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  • • Clippers looking to trade up for Michael Porter Jr.?
    The Clippers have their eyes on Michael Porter Jr. and are hoping to use their picks at No. 12 and 13 to trade up in the draft, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. The Missouri forward, who missed almost the entire season with a back injury, could give L.A. a reliable scorer in the frontcourt. O’Connor notes that team owner Steve Ballmer stopped his session with the media at the combine to ...2018
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  • • Dirk Nowitzki masterfully trolls himself on Twitter
    Dirk Nowitzki has become pretty darn good at this Twitter thing. The soon-to-be 40-year-old Dallas Mavericks star is also pretty good at basketball, as we all know. And he’s not letting go of the game he loves, hoping to once again play in 2018-19 after overcoming an ankle injury that required surgery.Combining these two aspects of his life perfectly, Nowitzky posted a hilarious joke text sequence...2018