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Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / November 1

Luka Doncic’s MVP Run Depends a Lot on the Lakers, Claims Dirk Nowitzki

After missing three games, Luka Doncic returned to the court in remarkable fashion, dropping 40 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 117-112 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28

Jason Kidd’s Dirk Nowitzki admission will catch Mavericks’ fans attention

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will play a big game on Monday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder following Sunday’s 139-129 win over the Toronto Raptors.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 26

Dirk Nowitzki Predicts Luka Doncic Will Lead League In Scoring This Season

Expectations were high for Luka Doncic coming into his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers. A core component behind this was him getting into the best shape of his career and the solid performances for Slovenia in EuroBasket that followed.

San Antonio Spurs News / The SportsRush / October 26

Victor Wembanyama’s 30lb Gain: Dirk Nowitzki Comments on Spurs Star’s Increased Strength

Contrary to Luka Doncic making the news for dropping around 30lbs in the offseason, Victor Wembanyama has caught the imagination of the basketball world for putting on a serious amount of muscle.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 25

What Luka Doncic told former mentor Dirk Nowitzki about his happiness on the LA Lakers

Luka Doncic is nine months removed from the blockbuster trade that sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers. While he was traded for a decent package centered on Anthony Davis, he was initially unsure about the move.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / October 21

NBA Legend Dirk Nowitzki Makes Luka Doncic Prediction Without Hesitation

As Luka Doncic enters his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers, there are plenty of eyes on him and the level of impact he will make on the storied franchise.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

Exclusive: Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash, Blake Griffin, Udonis Haslem react to NBA on Prime studio launch

LOS ANGELES, CA — Amazon officially kicked off the era of the NBA on Prime this week with the official launch of their Los Angeles studios. Alongside Dirk

Dallas Mavericks News / The SportsRush / October 14

Mark Cuban Shuts Down Theories of Salary Cap Circumvention for Dirk Nowitzki’s 2014 Deal

While Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard have mostly avoided discussing the scandal around Kawhi’s deal with Aspiration that allegedly circumvented the salary cap, one person who has continued talking about it is Mark Cuban.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / October 10

Dirk Nowitzki: The Undisputed King of the Midrange

In an era of basketball increasingly dominated by the three-point line and shots at the rim, the midrange jumper has become a lost art. Yet, for a generation of fans, that 15-to-20-foot space was where legends were made.

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / October 3

Dallas Mavericks Honor Dirk Nowitzki With Renovated Basketball Courts

The Dallas Mavericks continue to honor franchise legend Dirk Nowitzki more than six years after his final game. This time, with renovated basketball courts in Nowitzki’s hometown of Würzburg, Germany.

Dallas Mavericks News / EssentiallySports / October 2

Dallas Mavericks Inaugurate Overseas Project to Honor Dirk Nowitzki’s 20YO Initiative

Most tenured employees would be lucky to get a plaque with their name on it. Dirk Nowitzki gets entire monuments. This one’s a little more cooler than his bronze likeness outside the American Airlines Center.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / October 1

Dirk Nowitzki Reveals Luka Doncic Trade Made Him Lose Appetite & Leave Family Alone During Vacation

The entire Dallas community was uprooted when the Mavericks traded Luka Doncic. Now imagine how Dirk Nowitzki felt. He had made some comments about feeling “sad” for the way the situation went.

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / September 19

Dirk Nowitzki Finally Buys into the Cooper Flagg Hype

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is finally buying into the Cooper Flagg hype. Flagg is a Mavericks rookie who could turn the team around. Here’s more about Nowitzki’s recent change of heart regarding the Duke men’s basketball alum.

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 18

Mavericks reunite with Dirk Nowitzki-era player

The Dallas Mavericks are reaching way back into their contacts list this week. Dallas has agreed to sign veteran guard Dennis Smith Jr. in free agency, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Thursday.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 17

Luka Doncic reveals lessons learned from Dirk Nowitzki on Mavericks

Luka Doncic isn't a member of the Dallas Mavericks anymore, which wasn't his decision. Nico Harrison traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers in February, and Doncic isn't sure that he'll ever get closure from it.

Dallas Mavericks News / Fadeaway World / September 14

Dirk Nowitzki Pinpoints Key To Mavericks' Success In 2025-26 Season

Dirk Nowitzki believes the Dallas Mavericks have put together a great roster, but thinks their 2025-26 season will be defined by one factor. Nowitzki spoke about the Mavericks' prospects during a media session at the Dirk Nowitzki Tennis Classic.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 13

Dirk Nowitzki Learned From A.C. Green As A Rookie

In addition to all of the superstars the Los Angeles Lakers are known for, the franchise also has a long history of being home to some of the greatest role players the NBA has ever seen as well.

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / September 8

Dirk Nowitzki Voices Concern Over Dallas Mavericks’ Roster

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki recently voiced concern over the Mavericks’ roster. Here’s why he didn’t show much enthusiasm about the Mavericks ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 5

Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki reveals lessons learned from Lakers legend

When Dirk Nowitzki was first traded for during the 1998 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks, no one quite knew the player he would become. There's always optimism, but no one expected Nowitzki to become one of the greatest scorers in NBA history, putting up over 30,000 points.

Dallas Mavericks News / Fastbreak on SI / September 4

NBA Legend Dirk Nowitzki Offers Clarity on Post-Playing Role

Dirk Nowitzki is one of several NBA legends to keep close ties with his team after wrapping up a long playing career. The former Dallas Mavericks great remains a face of the organization, even though he’s watching from a distance.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / September 4

Dirk Nowitzki gives insight into updated relationship with Dallas Mavericks

Dirk Nowitzki's relationship with the Dallas Mavericks isn't what it used to be for a few different reasons, whether it be the firing of beloved athletic trainer Casey Smith or the Luka Doncic trade.

Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / August 26

Mavericks Announce Dirk Nowitzki Move Amid Rumored Fallout

The Dallas Mavericks have had their share of stars, but no one transformed the franchise like Dirk Nowitzki. Drafted in 1998, the German forward arrived as an unknown teenager and left two decades later as an NBA champion, league MVP, and the face of Dallas basketball.

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How many of the 36 players in the NBA's Three-Point Era (since 1979-80) to score at least 2,500 career points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 22