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Dallas Mavericks News / HITC / November 2
Cooper Flagg's Dirk Nowitzki wish could be granted by Mavericks after electric second-season start
The Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg has become one of the most exciting names in basketball since the start of the new NBA season. The 2025 Rookie of the Year has been viewed as a huge talent for well over a year now, but he has taken his game to an even higher level this campaign.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Lindy's Sports / October 28
Dirk Nowitzki chimes in on LaMelo Ball traveling controversy
After a long offseason, the 2026/2027 NBA season is back in full swing and it didn’t take long for controversy about how the game is refereed to become a public discussion among fans.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 25
Luka Dončić is hopeful that he can retire a Laker: ‘It’s amazing to be here’ 
Two years ago, no one could have fathomed the idea of Luka Dončić retiring anywhere but Dallas. The Mavericks had built a team capable of making the Finals around him and his fierce loyalty all made it seem like a done deal that he’d be the Dirk Nowitzki successor and play his whole career in Texas.
The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
New York Knicks News / HITC / October 24
Dirk Nowitzki shares the reason why he thought Jalen Brunson would never succeed in the NBA
Jalen Brunson went from being a second-round pick to an NBA championship-winning superstar, but he has always had his doubters. One of the first big names who didn’t quite think he would make it at first was Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 23
Mavericks Legend Dirk Nowitzki Reveals Hilarious First Impression of Jalen Brunson
It's always great to hear Dirk Nowitzki talk about his days with the Dallas Mavericks. He's unquestionably the greatest player in franchise history, and while his relationship with the organization has been strained in recent years, it seems that he's starting to come around with Nico Harrison gone.
NBA News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 23
Dirk Nowitzki’s 8th Annual Tennis Classic Benefits North Texas Charities
DALLAS — The stars were out for the 8th Annual Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic on Saturday, with Steve Nash, DeMarcus Ware, Nowitzki and others in attendance.
NBA News / Lindy's Sports / September 22
Dirk Nowitzki Opens Up on First Year at Amazon Prime
Last year, it was announced that former Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki would be joining the Amazon Prime broadcast as a part of their studio team alongside Taylor Rooks, Blake Griffin, Dwyane Wade, Steve Nash, Udonis Haslem, and John Wall, plus WNBA legend Candace Parker, as rotating studio analysts.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / September 21
‘Fun little ride’ – Dirk Nowitzki sends strong message to Mavericks fans after Luka Doncic trade fallout
Dirk Nowitzki remains optimistic about the Dallas Mavericks’ future without Luka Doncic. Former Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison shocked the world in February 2025 by trading Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis.
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.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
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.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 19
Dirk Nowitzki Says Steve Nash, Michael Finley Showed Him What Really Mattered In Dallas
DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Saturday that Steve Nash and Michael Finley taught him how to give back when he joined the Dallas Mavericks in 1998. He started the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation three years later.
NBA News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 19
Dirk Nowitzki Tennis Classic Returns With Steve Nash, DeMarcus Ware
DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki hosts the eighth annual Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic on Saturday at Banner House at T Bar M in Dallas. Steve Nash will again captain the team on the other side of the net.
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.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 16
Dirk Nowitzki Details Learning Curve During First Amazon NBA Season
DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Wednesday that his first season as a studio analyst for Amazon Prime Video’s NBA coverage was hard at the beginning. Seven years out of the league had left him catching up on new players, front offices, coaches, and styles.
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.
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.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 24
The top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years: 10-6
The penultimate edition of Yardbarker’s top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years is here.
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.
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 16
Mavs news: Dirk Nowitzki on his statue’s status after arena change
The Dallas Mavericks announced the location for their new arena, formerly where the Valley View Mall used to be located. The hope is that the new arena will be built and open for Mavs fans to attend games by the 2031-32 season.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / February 8
Dirk Nowitzki offers key advice to Mavericks' Cooper Flagg
During a recent interview with Mavericks' legend Dirk Nowitzki for NBA on Prime, Flagg received advice on how to build the stepping stones.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 14
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 15
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.
Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / November 14
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.
Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / November 8
Dirk Nowitzki has harsh words for 'disastrous' Mavericks
Dirk Nowitzki is having a hard time watching the Dallas Mavericks right now.
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