Dirk talks Luka, Dennis, and tennis with Ben & Skin

Mavs forward Dirk Nowitzki joined The Ben & Skin Show on 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday night to discuss his upcoming Pro Celebrity Tennis Classic and the state of his hoops squad ahead of the 2018-19 season. Click below to listen, or read a transcript of some of his answers. On this weekend’s tennis tournament: […]



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Nowitzki will have stitches removed from his surgically repaired left ankle on Monday

DALLAS – It’s been 17 days since Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki underwent surgical debridement of his left ankle. Since then, Nowitzki has gone from wearing a long walking boot to a much more comfortable shorter version. The 20-year veteran announced during the 10th Annual Festival De Los Mavs on Sunday at Gilley’s Dallas that […]



Dirk announces plan to return for 21st season

DALLAS – With a keen eye on getting the Dallas Mavericks back on a championship path, Dirk Nowitzki announced Tuesday that he’ll return next season to play a 21st season with the Mavs. Nowitzki underwent left ankle surgery last Thursday with the sole purpose of being ready to play again with no problems by the […]



Nowitzki undergoes ankle surgery

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks announced today that forward/center Dirk Nowitzki underwent surgical debridement of his left ankle. The surgery was performed by Dr. Eugene Curry and Dr. Daniel Worrel at the Carrell Clinic in Dallas.



Dirk Nowitzki on passing KG on minutes played list: ‘Nothing but respect’

The latest in a season of Dirk Nowitzki milestones felt a little different. This time, he was moving past a contemporary rival on an all-time list. By recording his seventh minute Thursday night against the Utah Jazz, Nowitzki moved past Kevin Garnett (50,418) and into third place on the all-time minutes played list. Of the […]



On the cusp of 50,000 career minutes, a look back at how Dirk Nowitzki got here

Tonight, Dirk Nowitzki will become just the sixth player in NBA history to play 50,000 career minutes. Nowitzki recently became the sixth ever to score 30,000 points. He’s the only European to win NBA MVP honors, and is a card-carrying member of the exclusive club of greats to have won both MVP and Finals MVP […]



After her post-dental surgery video goes viral, MFFL Dianne Garcia meets Dirk, J.J., and the Mavs

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki and guard J. J. Barea had a big laugh about one of the funniest videos they’ve ever seen on the Internet that went viral. And the funniest part about it: The person who delivered the laughs doesn’t remember a thing about it. Garland’s Dianne Garcia had four wisdom teeth pulled […]



Dirk Nowitzki finally feels like himself

Dirk Nowitzki checks out during the first half of a game against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night. He’s not off to a good start from the field, and his team trails 29-27 in the second quarter. He slowly walks to the bench and, still standing, throws on a long-sleeve shirt over his jersey. He […]



Dirk Nowitzki to DMN: ‘Looking like’ he’ll be back for 21st season

Dirk Nowitzki told Eddie Sefko of The Dallas Morning News on Thursday that he plans on playing season No. 21. “I’m not going to say 100 percent I’ll be back — but it’s looking like it,” Nowitzki said. “I feel fine so far. I’ve played every game. I’d love to play all 82. That would […]