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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 19

Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash Reflect On Friendship That Became ‘An Amazing Gift’

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Saturday that his friendship with Steve Nash went from super hot to very cold after Nash left the Dallas Mavericks. He said it has since turned super hot again.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 19

Masai Ujiri Makes Appearance With Dirk Nowitzki As Mavericks Role Talks Emerge

DALLAS — Masai Ujiri attended the eighth annual Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic on Saturday at Banner House at T Bar M. Three days earlier, Dirk Nowitzki said the two have been discussing what his role with the Dallas Mavericks could be.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 19

Dirk Nowitzki Says Cooper Flagg Hasn’t Come Close To His Ceiling

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Saturday that Cooper Flagg is going to have a great second season with the Dallas Mavericks. He spoke before the eighth annual Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic at Banner House at T Bar M.

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Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 19

Steve Nash hilariously roasts Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki before getting 100% real

From teammates with the Dallas Mavericks to co-workers, Hall of Fame guard Steve Nash has a strong bond with Dirk Nowitzki. Ahead of the 2026-27 season, Nowitzki addressed Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving joining forces for the first time this upcoming season.

Dirk Nowitzki Says Alexander Zverev’s Breakthrough Reminds Him Of 2011

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Wednesday that Alexander Zverev’s two Grand Slam titles this year remind him of his own career, when years of disappointment came before his breakthrough.

NBA News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 16

Dirk Nowitzki Eyes Steve Nash Rematch At Annual Tennis Classic

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Wednesday that he has barely played tennis in the last few weeks. He heads into Saturday’s eighth annual Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic facing Steve Nash, who will again captain the other team.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 16

Dirk Nowitzki, Masai Ujiri Discussing Potential Mavericks Role

DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Wednesday that he and Dallas Mavericks president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri have spent the last couple of weeks discussing what his role with the franchise could be.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 10

Dirk Nowitzki’s prediction for 2026-27 Mavericks shaped by ‘dangerous combo’

In talking about the 2026-27 Dallas Mavericks, Hall of Fame forward Dirk Nowitzki is eager to see how Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg will lead the team in the second season of the 2025 first overall pick.

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New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 10

Dirk Nowitzki delivers ‘skeptical’ take on Jalen Brunson leading Knicks to first title in 53 years

Before the 2026 Finals MVP Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to their first title in 53 years, he spent his rookie season playing alongside Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 10

Dirk Nowitzki reveals Mavericks’ Masai Ujiri’s pitch for return to franchise after Nico Harrison beef

Ahead of Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri’s first season as president since replacing Nico Harrison, Hall of Fame forward Dirk Nowitzki revealed how he was approached by the organization over the summer.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 9

Dirk Nowitzki's Reasons For Pulling Back From Mavericks Make Perfect Sense

Dirk Nowitzki has been in the media a lot for the last week as he gets ready for his annual charity tennis event, which naturally has him talking a lot about his former team, the Dallas Mavericks.

Dallas Mavericks News / EssentiallySports / September 9

Dirk Nowitzki Reveals One Thing Missing From Cooper Flagg’s Game After Praising Mavs Rookie

Cooper Flagg gave the Dallas Mavericks plenty to be excited about during his rookie season. The No. 1 pick showed he could score, create for teammates, defend multiple positions, and handle the ball in ways that are unusual for a player his age (19).

Dallas Mavericks News / EssentiallySports / September 9

'There Were Some Things Done': Dirk Nowitzki Reveals Why He Left Mavericks Behind Despite Masai Ujiri’s Request

The rift between Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks was never loud. It didn’t produce statements or press conferences. It produced absence – the kind that Dallas fans felt every time the camera panned to a courtside seat that should have been occupied.

San Antonio Spurs News / Hoops Wire / September 5

NBA Notes: Spurs, Kelly Olynyk, Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki, Sixers

Kelly Olynyk may not be finished with the Spurs after all. The free-agent big man has spent time in San Antonio this offseason and worked out with some of his former teammates, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 5

Dirk Nowitzki Expects Luka Doncic To Have Another Great Season For Lakers

When Luka Doncic came into the NBA with the Dallas Mavericks, he was taken under the wing by the legendary Dirk Nowitzki, who was in the final year of his Hall of Fame career.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 4

Dirk Nowitzki Can’t Hide Reaction to Lakers’ Luka Doncic’s New Look

In the aftermath of the shocking decision by the Dallas Mavericks to trade superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Slovenian import took the move by the team he started his NBA career with personally, with then-general manager Nico Harrison taking subtle shots at the perennial All-Star guard.

NBA News / HITC / September 4

What Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki thinks of Luka Doncic’s new hairstyle

Luka Doncic is sporting a new look ahead of his second full season with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers have gone above and beyond to surround Luka Doncic with quality players this offseason.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 3

One Player's Health is Biggest Key to Mavericks' Season, Per Dirk Nowitzki

A big season is upcoming for the Dallas Mavericks, but they've gone through a lot of change this offseason, including a new coach, front office, and a lot of new players.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / September 3

Dirk Nowitzki Breaks Silence on Luka Doncic’s Weight Transformation After Making Sad Mavericks Admission

On April 9, 2019, Dirk Nowitzki played what would be his final home game for the Dallas Mavericks. The night already belonged to him, but Luka Doncic made sure it became a little more symbolic.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 3

Dirk Nowitzki 'Really Liked' Dallas Mavericks' First-Round Pick

The Dallas Mavericks have had a lot of changes this offseason, and it's always great to hear the insight of the greatest player in franchise history: Dirk Nowitzki.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 24

Dirk Nowitzki’s Shooting Coach Helped Out During Luka Doncic Minicamp In Slovenia

Luka Doncic hosted the entire Los Angeles Lakers roster for a minicamp in his home country of Slovenia and the team took part in a lot of activities in order to bring everyone closer together.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 24

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Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / August 10

Dirk Nowitzki shares moving tribute to Don Nelson

Former Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki offered a moving tribute to former coach Don Nelson following Nelson’s death on Sunday. Nowitzki was drafted and developed by Nelson in Dallas and enjoyed a very close relationship with his mentor.