Dirk Nowitzki

Out of playoffs, Mavericks want to finish above .500

23 days ago

Although the Dallas Mavericks were eliminated from the playoffs Wednesday for the first time since the 1999-2000 season, forward Dirk Nowitzki isn't ready for the off-season.

Mavericks are all clean-shaven after downing New Orleans

23 days ago

"On a night when Nowitzki became the 17th player in NBA history to score at least 25,000 points, the Mavs jumped on the Hornets quickly, rolling out to a 33-19 lead in the first quarter.

Mavericks ready to shave if they beat the Pacers

23 days ago

"Nowitzki, who has taken on the appearance of a mountain man, also is hopeful that the experiment comes to an end Thursday.

Nowitzki shows he can still deliver in Mavericks' crunch time

23 days ago

The way Dirk Nowitzki was cooking Saturday afternoon, the table was all set for him to take the last shot for the Dallas Mavericks in their game against the Chicago Bulls.

Mavericks coach pays respects to NBA referee who died of pancreatic cancer

23 days ago

"Going in to Tuesday's game against the Lakers, Nowitzki had scored 89 points in his past three games.

With playoff hopes all but extinguished, Nowitzki just wants the Mavericks to...

23 days ago

"I think after being down 10 games under .500 at some point in the season -- I don't think anybody expected us to even be at this point to get back to .500," Nowitzki said.

Mavericks owner Cuban says Terry deserves royal treatment in his return to Dallas

23 days ago

"On and off the floor he was a great ambassador for the city, always busy in the community every day," forward Dirk Nowitzki said.

Lakers' board work puts crimp in Mavs' playoff chances

23 days ago

"We knew we were behind the eight ball all season, so we were battling and battling back," said Dirk Nowitzki, who finished with just 11 points on 4-of-13 shooting.

Cuban reiterates that he'd give Griner a chance

23 days ago

Owner Mark Cuban offered criticism of his own when he was informed that Dirk Nowitzki was recently listed by Forbes Magazine as the fifth-most overpaid player in the NBA.

Cuban: Dallas Mavericks need more 'basketball IQ guys'

23 days ago

"Cuban said losing high basketball IQ players Jason Kidd and Delonte West -- plus the 29 games Dirk Nowitzki missed because of injuries -- played a major role in the Mavs not qualifying for the...

Mavericks notes: Nowitzki says Griner's chances of playing in NBA are "tough. ...

23 days ago

When Dirk Nowitzki was asked about the possibility of Baylor superstar center Brittney Griner playing in the NBA, he kept repeating two words demonstratively: "it's tough."

Mavericks notes: With time running out, Mavs staying positive about playoff chances

23 days ago

Besides the five-game stretch from Feb. 13-26 when he averaged 11.4 rebounds, this is the best five-game stretch of rebounding for Nowitzki this season.

Mavericks still hanging around in playoff conversation

23 days ago

"I think Utah probably has the best shot with five home games, but I think anything in this league is possible," Nowitzki said.

Mavericks can't get rebound, lose to Denver 95-94

23 days ago

Brewer, however, stole the ball from Nowitzki with 19.9 seconds left and that led to Morrow fouling Faried.

Spurs clip the Mavericks as Carter misses at the buzzer

23 days ago

Dallas used a basket by O.J. Mayo, a 3-pointer from Carter and a hoop by Dirk Nowitzki to scramble back from a 92-84 deficit and inch within 92-91 of the Spurs with 28.2 seconds remaining.