DALLAS (AP) — Dirk Nowitzki made peace years ago with the reality that spending his entire career with the Dallas Mavericks would likely mean little or no chance to win a second championship.The most accomplished European player in NBA history never seriously considered leaving the franchise that courted him as a teenager in Germany and drafted him five days after his 20th birthday in 1998.Now in his 20th season, Nowitzki is comfortable with the idea that he led the Mavericks to their first title and can try to help a younger core build toward making Dallas a title contender again."I just think I pride myself with this city, with this organization, whatever this city or this franchise goes through, I want to push it through," Nowitzki said. "I want to be there for it. If it's rebuilding, I want to push it through and help as much as I can. If we're playing for a championship, then I'll do that."The Mavericks haven't won a playoff series since beating Miami in the Finals in 2011, LeBron... [More]

Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry will have surgery for a stress fracture in his lower left leg, an injury that has sidelined him all season, a person with direct knowledge of the decision said Tuesday.The season-ending procedure is planned because the injury wasn't healing fast enough on its own, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the surgery hasn't been announced.The surgery will likely be this week, the person said, and the younger brother of Golden State star Stephen Curry is expected to be ready for next season.Dallas had planned to start Curry alongside rookie point guard Dennis Smith Jr., the No. 9 pick in last year's draft. The 27-year-old was coming off his best season, averaging 12.8 points and shooting 43 percent from 3-point range in his first season with the Mavericks in 2016-17.Curry's injury made Wesley Matthews the primary starter at shooting guard when the Mavericks were planning for him to open the game at small forward.The change also... [More]

DALLAS (AP) — Dirk Nowitzki made peace years ago with the reality that spending his entire career with the Dallas Mavericks would likely mean little or no chance to win a second championship.The most accomplished European player in NBA history never seriously considered leaving the franchise that courted him as a teenager in Germany and drafted him five days after his 20th birthday in 1998.Now in his 20th season, Nowitzki is comfortable with the idea that he led the Mavericks to their first title and can try to help a younger core build toward making Dallas a title contender again."I just think I pride myself with this city, with this organization, whatever this city or this franchise goes through, I want to push it through," Nowitzki said. "I want to be there for it. If it's rebuilding, I want to push it through and help as much as I can. If we're playing for a championship, then I'll do that."The Mavericks haven't won a playoff series since beating Miami in the Finals in 2011, LeBron... [More]

F Dirk Nowitzki recorded 18 points and seven rebounds.

F Dirk Nowitzki tied a career-high for attempted 3-pointers on Friday with 15. He converted six.

F Dirk Nowitzki passed Kobe Bryant on the NBA's all-time 3-pointers list Monday, and with two more Wednesday, he tied Chauncey Billups (1,830) for 12th place.

F Dirk Nowitzki passed Kobe Bryant (1,827) for 13th on the NBA's all-time 3-pointers made list and is two away from tying Chauncey Billups for 12th place.

C Dirk Nowitzki came within two points of his 39th career game of 20 or more points against the Warriors. His 38 are easily the most among active players. Nowitzki scored 18 points.

F Dirk Nowitzki moved five rebounds away from passing Bill Bridges (11,054) for 28th on the league's all-time list. He finished with six points and two boards in a win over the Spurs on Tuesday.

F/C Nowitzki, who may or may not play his 20th season in 2018-19, received a warm ovation pregame Wednesday and said he hopes to play in Boston again. He scored 16 points in Wednesday's loss at Boston. It was the sixth time in the last seven games Nowitzki reached double figures.

F/C Dirk Nowitzki was in a groove as it only took him five shots to score 15 points Saturday versus the Clippers. That includes going 5-of-5 from 3-point range. "It's 15 points on five shots, which is pretty high efficiency," Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said. "It does a lot, because it certainly stretches out the defense."

C Dirk Nowitzki finished with 13 points and eight rebounds.Nowitzki now has 1,225 career blocks and needs 26 to pass Shawn Bradley (1,250) for first-place on the Mavericks' all-time list.

F Dirk Nowitzki posted his first double-double of the season with 14 points and 12 rebounds in the Mavericks' overtime loss to Boston. Nowitzki, playing in his 20th and perhaps final NBA season, has averaged 25.8 ppg in 34 career games against the Celtics, his highest career scoring average against any team.

F Dirk Nowtizki became the 14th player in NBA history to get at least 1,800 career 3-pointers in Saturday's 111-79 rout of Milwaukee. Nowtizki finished the game with eight points and seven rebounds in 24:48.

F Dirk Nowitzki, who wore a sleeve on his right knee after experiencing swelling following Saturday's game, had an efficient night with 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting in Tuesday's loss to the Spurs.

F Dirk Nowitzki scored 14 points in Saturday's loss to Cleveland.

F Dirk Nowitzki was issued a flagrant foul midway through the second quarter and received a technical after arguing the call.

F Dirk Nowitzki went only 2 of 9 from the field and scored seven points in Friday's loss. It was the 90th time he was under 10 points and second time this season.

F Dirk Nowitzki finished with 13 points and eight rebounds in Wednesday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. In his last three games, he is shooting 16-of-29 from the floor.

F Dirk Nowitizki went 4 of 5 from outside to lead the Mavericks. Nowitzki scored a season-high 18 points.