| 5/16/2013 9:21:00 PM |
Description: Dirk Nowitzki has offered to take a significant pay cut in order to give the Mavericks more financial flexibility this offseason. SOURCE: Tim MacMahon, ESPN Dallas | Insight: If Dirk takes a pay cut, it will free up salary space that the Mavericks can use to sign top-tier free agents like Dwight Howard and Chris Paul. Nowitzki averaged 17.3 ppg in 53 games in 2012-13. | | |
| 4/12/2013 4:51:00 PM |
Description: According to ESPNDallas.com, Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki says that he doesn't want to "mail it in" with four games remaining and the team eliminated from playoff contention. | Insight: "I want to play hard and hopefully win some," Nowitzki said. "I think a winning season would be nice for this tough, up-and-down season, so that’s what we’re going for." Fantasy owners can expect to have Dirk for the final four games. | | |
| 4/10/2013 5:30:00 PM |
Description: Mavs coach Rick Carlisle expects forward Dirk Nowitzki (foot) to play Wednesday against the Suns, according to Earl K. Sneed of Mavs.com. | Insight: "We don't consider this a serious thing and we're hoping he's going to play tomorrow," coach Rick Carlisle said Tuesday. Nowitzki also has said that he intends to play, so we expect to see him on the court Wednesday. | | |
| 4/9/2013 3:27:00 PM |
Description: Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Suns. SOURCE: Earl K. Sneed, Mavs.com | Insight: "We don't consider this a serious thing and we're hoping he's going to play tomorrow," coach Rick Carlisle said. Nowitzki also has said that he intends to play, so we expect to see him on the court Wednesday. | | |
| 4/8/2013 10:40:00 AM |
Description: Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki will have his foot evaluated on Monday after hurting it in the second quarter in Sunday's game with Portland. | Insight: He's apparently dealing with bone spurs, but expects to play through it. Nowitzki hasn't cracked the 16-point mark over the past four games, so obviously it is effecting his play. | | |
| 3/30/2013 8:38:00 PM |
Description: Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki knocked down the game-winning jumper Saturday against Chicago. | Insight: Dirk led all scorers with 35 points. Fifteen of the 35 came from beyond the arc (5-of-6 from that distance). Nowitzki was able to offset some of O.J. Mayo's struggles (1-of-13 from the field) on Saturday. If the Mavs get back to .500 (they're 36-37), Nowitzki and his teammates will shave off the beards they've been growing. The beards could come off as soon as Tuesday night against the Lakers. | | |
| Hot | 3/17/2013 10:06:00 PM |
Description: Dallas power forward Dirk Nowitzki failed to extend his double-double streak to four games Sunday against the Thunder but he did have 23 points and seven rebounds. | Insight: Nowitzki made 8-of-10 from the field, including 3-of-4 from the 3-point arc, and 4-of-4 from the foul line. He's averaging 18.3 points and 8.8 rebounds over his last 16 games. | | |
| Hot | 2/26/2013 11:03:00 PM |
Description: Dallas power forward Dirk Nowitzki was unstoppable again Tuesday, both on the floor and the glass. He scored 21 points on 50 percent shooting with 20 rebounds. | Insight: Nowitzki is finally starting to look like his old self with averages of 25.3 points and 13.3 rebounds over his last three games. | | |
| Hot | 2/24/2013 3:56:00 PM |
Description: Dallas power forward Dirk Nowitzki made 11-of-19 from the field for 30 points with 13 rebounds, three steals and four triples Sunday afternoon against the Lakers. | Insight: Nowitzki has produced 17.9 ppg and 6.7 rebounds over his last 21 games and 21.6 points and 8.8 rebounds over his last five. Sunday's game represented his first double-double of the year and season-highs in points and rebounds. | | |
| 2/4/2013 7:26:00 PM |
Description: Dallas power forward Dirk Nowitzki will be available for Monday's game against the Thunder. Nowitzki sat out Thursday and Friday because of a groin injury. | Insight: Nowitzki's return bumps Elton Brand (7.4 ppg, 6.4 rpg) out of the starting lineup. Dirk's 14.8 ppg scoring average this season is his lowest since 1998-99 when he was a rookie (8.2 ppg). | | |
| 2/4/2013 11:01:00 AM |
Description: On Sunday, Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (strained right groin) said he expects to play Monday's game against Oklahoma City, according to a Dallas Morning News report. | Insight: Nowitzki was just starting to round into form when he injured himself and missed the Mavs' last two games. If he is in uniform, he's worth the gamble that he'll play well. | | |
| 2/3/2013 3:34:00 PM |
Description: Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle refused to give a definite answer as to whether power forward Dirk Nowitzki (strained right abductor muscle) would play Monday but said "things are headed in the right direction." SOURCE: Earl K. Sneed, Mavs.com | Insight: Nowitzki said he is hopeful he will be able to play Monday barring any setbacks at morning shootaround. He said as long as the strained right abductor is still "pulling" and not "grabbing," then he will be able to play through it. | | |
| 2/2/2013 11:17:00 AM |
Description: Dallas power forward Dirk Nowitzki, who sat out Thursday and Friday's games because of a strained abductor muscle, is expected to miss Monday's game against Oklahoma City as well. | Insight: Just when fantasy owners thought Dirk was beginning to turn a corner (season-high 26 points Tuesday at Portland), the fragile 34-year-old gets injured again. It's unclear how much time the veteran will miss. Elton Brand gets the start for Nowitzki, but Shawn Marion, O.J. Mayo and Vince Carter see most of the opportunities. | | |
| 2/1/2013 12:07:00 PM |
Description: Dallas power forward Dirk Nowitzki, who sat out Thursday's game against Golden State because of a strained abductor muscle, is expected to miss Friday's game against Phoenix as well. | Insight: Just when fantasy owners thought Dirk was beginning to turn a corner (season-high 26 points Tuesday at Portland), the fragile 34-year-old gets injured again. It's unclear how much time the veteran will miss. Elton Brand got the start for Nowitzki, but Shawn Marion, O.J. Mayo and Vince Carter were the guys who saw more opportunities. | | |
| 1/31/2013 10:53:00 PM |
Description: Dallas power forward Dirk Nowitzki is sitting out Thursday's game against Golden State because of a strained adductor. | Insight: Just when fantasy owners thought Dirk was beginning to turn a corner (season-high 26 points Tuesday at Portland), the fragile 34-year-old gets injured again. It's unclear how much time the veteran will miss. For now, Elton Brand (7.6 ppg, 6.4 rpg) will start in his place. | | |
| 1/13/2013 5:52:00 PM |
Description: ESPN Dallas reports that Mavericks owner Mark Cuban won't trade franchise power forward Dirk Nowitzki. | Insight: Cuban said he told his veteran superstar, "We're in this through thick and thin." Even though the Mavericks are eight games below .500, it's clear they have no intention of parting with Dirk. The 11-time All-Star is averaging 13.5 ppg this season, his lowest output since his rookie season in 1998-99. | | |
| 1/13/2013 10:19:00 AM |
Description: Dallas forward Dirk Nowitzki scored 17 points on 5-of-8 shooting (3-3 3PT, 4-7 FT) with three rebounds, three assists and one block in 28 minutes Saturday against Memphis. | Insight: Nowitzki has produced 17.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 33.5 minutes over five games since rejoining the starting lineup. Get him back in the lineup now. | | |
| 1/5/2013 12:53:00 PM |
Description: Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki will start Saturday for the first time this season, coach Rick Carlisle said. SOURCE: Earl K. Sneed, Mavs.com | Insight: Nowitzki had his best game since returning from knee surgery Wednesday against Miami (season-high 19 points on 7-of-15 shooting with six rebounds in 29 minutes). He practiced with the starters Friday for the first time this season so it was assumed he would rejoin the starting lineup Saturday. The time is now to get Nowitzki back in your lineup. | | |
| 1/4/2013 4:45:00 PM |
Description: Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki practiced with the starters on Friday for the first time this season. SOURCE: Tim MacMahon, ESPNDallas.com | Insight: Nowitzki had his best game since returning from knee surgery Wednesday against Miami (season-high 19 points on 7-of-15 shooting with six rebounds in 29 minutes). Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle and Nowitzki were noncommittal about whether he'd start Saturday, but he is seemingly close to rejoining the starting lineup. | | |
| 1/3/2013 11:52:00 AM |
Description: Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki says he should be back in the starting lineup "in a week or so," according to a Dallas Morning News report. | Insight: Nowitzki had his best game since returning from knee surgery Wednesday against Miami (season-high 19 points on 7-of-15 shooting with six rebounds in 29 minutes). | | |
