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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.

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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.

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.

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 / NBA Analysis Network / November 17

Kevin Love wants Dirk Nowitzki to be Nico Harrison’s successor, Mavericks legend has already clarified his stance

A new era has started for the Dallas Mavericks with the firing of general manager Nico Harrison. The Dallas Mavericks have fired Nico Harrison, but hardly anyone is surprised by the decision.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / November 16

NBA Legend Dirk Nowitzki Shares Glowing Nikola Jokic Take

The Denver Nuggets have been on a tear to start their 2025-26 season, winning ten of their first 12 games as they sit in second place in the Western Conference, trailing only the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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 / The SportsRush / November 15

'Didn’t Want This Black Cloud Over the Cooper Flagg Era': Dirk Nowitzki Expected Nico Harrison Firing in the Summer

It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that the moment Nico Harrison convinced the Mavericks front office to trade Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis, his time was up.

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Dallas Mavericks News / FirstSportz / November 15

Dirk Nowitzki Surprised Mavs Took This Long To Fire Nico Harrison: 'This Luka Trade Made No Sense'

Dirk Nowitzki had a front row, but distant view of how Dallas Mavericks’ former GM Nico Harrison was working. From trading away Luka Doncic to being unable to bring in a quality playmaker, the German had been overall quiet about those decisions.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / November 14

Dirk Nowitzki gets brutally honest on Nico Harrison

Dirk Nowitzki gets brutally honest on Mavericks' firing of Nico Harrison

Dirk Nowitzki got a chance to share his honest thoughts on Friday on the firing of Nico Harrison.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 14

Dirk Nowitzki was eyeing ‘Tim Duncan route’ before joining NBA on Prime

After an incredible Hall-of-Fame career, Dirk Nowitzki rode off into the sunset with no one knowing if, or when, he’d be heard from again with regards to the NBA.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 12

Chandler Parsons urges Mavericks to make Dirk Nowitzki hire immediately

On Tuesday, the Dallas Mavericks officially brought the Nico Harrison era to an end by firing the general manager who infamously traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / November 8

Dirk Nowitzki sends message to Cooper Flagg after Mavericks' struggles

The Dallas Mavericks are out to an abysmal 2-7 start, and they are without a doubt the worst offense in the NBA. Some of that is due to Cooper Flagg having