If you took Dirk Nowitzki’s word for it at the time, this modern-day reality was once his worst nightmare. It was early April 2013, nearly two years after his Dallas Mavericks won their one and ...

During the conversation, O'Neal humorously commented on Nowitzki's wife, Jessica Olsson, who is Black. "I found out ...

But there have been none better than Dirk Nowitzki, the seven-foot German who spent all 21 years with the Mavs, winning an MVP in 2007 and an NBA Championship in 2011 while becoming one of the ...

In June 2006, the legendary Dirk Nowitzki understood this — and voiced his opinion. At the time, the Dallas Mavericks star criticized team owner Mark Cuban for constantly arguing with referees.

Which Hall of Fame big man was better at the peak of their powers, Boston Celtics legend Kevin Garnett, or Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki? Both were a menace on the ball court in their prime ...

Jason Kidd shared his unique perspective on two Mavericks legends—playing alongside Dirk Nowitzki during his prime and now coaching Luka Doncic. He praised Dirk’s consistency and work ethic ...

Monta Ellis had a productive 12-year NBA career. Toward the end of his run, Ellis spent two seasons with the Dallas Mavericks. In that span, he averaged 19.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 4.9 assists and ...

There are trades that reshape teams. There are trades that reset franchises. And then there are trades so reckless that they fracture a city’s trust, writes former Mayor Tom Leppert. The ...

Doncic, drafted in 2018 as the heir to Dirk Nowitzki, had become one of the league's premier talents, leading the Mavericks to the NBA Finals in 2024. His departure marked a significant shift for ...

As terrific as Kenny Atkinson is as a coach, Rick Carlisle is a 65-year-old battle-ax who has lost in the conference finals three times and won a title with the Mavs and Dirk Nowitzki in 2011.