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Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / December 19

Cooper Flagg Used 3 Words to Describe Budding Relationship With Dirk Nowitzki

The Dallas Mavericks are widely considered to be one of the NBA's most underachieving teams this season with a record of 11-17 and coach Jason Kidd facing the heat.

Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 18

Pistons’ Cade Cunningham gives Dirk Nowitzki his flowers before playing Mavericks

The NBA Cup has finished, and Cade Cunningham will lead the Detroit Pistons into a battle with the Dallas Mavericks. In an interview before the game, Cunningham gave high praise to NBA Hall of Famer and Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki, according to Abby Jones of DLLS Sports.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 17

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson calls out Dirk Nowitzki with ’40 years ago’ Eastern Conference roast

Jalen Brunson had just finished delivering another defining performance for the New York Knicks when he decided to have a little fun and make a pointed statement about his conference.

Victor Wembanyama News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / December 17

Dirk Nowitzki gave New York Knicks star shooting tips last year, he shot 50% from three in NBA Cup Final

One New York Knicks player asked Dirk Nowitzki for advice on scoring ahead of the NBA Cup Final, and it helped him put on a stellar performance. The New York Knicks are your new NBA Cup champions, defeating the San Antonio Spurs to lift their first trophy since 1972.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 16

Dirk Nowitzki reveals his shooting advice to Knicks’ OG Anunoby

The New York Knicks have broken through in the NBA Cup final, and OG Anunoby played a huge role in getting New York over the hump. Anunoby drilled a few

NBA News / HITC / December 15

Dirk Nowitzki hits out at Victor Wembanyama over Chet Holmgren remarks

Dirk Nowitzki was not exactly thrilled by Victor Wembanyama ahead of the San Antonio Spurs’ NBA Cup semi-final. After missing 12 games with a calf injury, Wembanyama finally made his return against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 14

Dirk Nowitzki calls out Victor Wembanyama’s ‘dismissive’ Chet Holmgren comment

The San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder were in a battle in the NBA Cup semifinals, and it was the former who was able to advance with a win.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 14

Nowitzki called Wembanyama out over comments on Holmgren

Dirk Nowitzki called Victor Wembanyama out over his comments on Chet Holmgren

Victor Wembanyama’s latest comments on Chet Holmgren are not sitting well with Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 13

Dirk Nowitzki shares proud moment with Jalen Brunson after NBA Cup win over Magic

Dirk Nowitzki didn’t need a box score to explain how he felt about Jalen Brunson. After Brunson torched the Orlando Magic for 40 points and pushed the New York Knicks into the NBA Cup final, Nowitzki joined the postgame conversation on NBA on Prime and delivered a message that carried real weight.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 1

'Hell No': Udonis Haslem Refutes Dirk Nowitzki’s Prediction About Lakers Winning the Western Conference Finals

The Lakers seem to be ahead of schedule to start the 2025-26 season. Obviously, the Luka Doncic-led team isn’t trying to tank, but they are notably lacking in some areas in comparison to other Western Conference juggernauts.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / November 29

Dirk Nowitzki makes fun of Luka Doncic with an Austin Reaves jab, ‘you weren’t good…’

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki had a light-hearted moment with his former teammate, Luka Doncic. The Los Angeles Lakers continued their excellent form during the 2025 NBA Cup and the regular season following their 129-119 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / November 25

How Mark Cuban almost drafted Giannis Antetokounmpo to play with Dirk Nowitzki

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo could have been paired with Dirk Nowitzki just two years after the German led the Dallas Mavericks to their first championship, an opportunity Mark Cuban could have seized.

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Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 23

Udonis Haslem tells Dirk Nowitzki he almost fought Heat’s Erik Spoelstra in 2011 NBA Finals

While former Miami Heat veteran Udonis Haslem mentors second-year center Kel’el Ware, he’s telling revealing stories about head coach Erik Spoelstra while facing Hall of Fame forward Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks.

NBA News / The SportsRush / November 23

Dirk Nowitzki Explains What Players Need to Do to Avoid NBA’s Pace Related Injuries

It seems each NBA season there is an increase in injuries. However, there haven’t been this many injuries to star players to start a season in some time.

NBA News / The SportsRush / November 22

'Me and Spo Almost Got in a Fistfight': Udonis Haslem Recalls Dirk Nowitzki’s Game 2 Game-Winning Shot in 2011 NBA Finals

The 2011 NBA Finals remain one of the most iconic and competitive playoff series in NBA history. Of course, the Mavs were the ones to prevail with the NBA championship, led by the heroics of Dirk Nowitzki.

Dallas Mavericks News / The SportsRush / November 20

Dirk Nowitzki Was Ready to Sacrifice His Spot on Mavericks For Kobe Bryant

Many beloved players who have worn the purple and gold of the Los Angeles Lakers, but there’s probably none have been adored more than Kobe Bryant. Magic Johnson is the only one even with an argument, since like Kobe, he also spent his entire career with the Lakers.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / November 15

Dirk Nowitzki says Mavs had to move on from Nico Harrison

Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki didn’t dance around it when asked about Dallas firing head of basketball operations Nico Harrison. Speaking on Amazon Prime

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 15

Dirk Nowitzki explains why firing Nico Harrison was necessary

Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki perfectly explains why firing Nico Harrison was necessary

Dirk Nowitzki showed that he still has his finger on the pulse of the organization and fan base when he gave an absolutely perfect analysis of the team's decision to fire general manager Nico Harrison.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / November 14