Dirk Nowitzki News

Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points and Josh Howard 20 as the Dallas Mavericks started fast and never stopped Friday night in a 122-94 exhibition victory over the Pistons. via The Detroit News

“We had a talk about he suspension and everything that has been going on before the game”

The Mavericks did a reasonably good job of hiding their outrage at the NBA for the curious two-game suspension of Josh Howard, but anyone practiced at the art of reading between the lines could see they were … via Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points and Josh Howard added 20 to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 122-94 pre-season victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. via CANOE

“If and when I talk to Jerry, I’ll make it clear that we’re not going to trade Dirk”

By EDDIE SEFKO / The Dallas Morning News esefko@dallasnews.com Mark Cuban has said it before, but he reiterated it Friday. via Quick

“I wouldn’t say anyone has really taken me under their wing but me and Dirk are all about just having fun.”

Dallas Mavericks forward Nick Fazekas has been on the basketball court nonstop since being drafted in the second round of the 2007 NBA Draft from Nevada. via Las Cruces Sun-News

As an innovative thinker, Mark Cuban has earned hundreds of millions. It’s time for him to stop dancing long enough to huddle with Donnie Nelson and Avery Johnson to use the same type of forward thinking and … via The Dallas Morning News

Even if it is true that Kobe Bryant has cleaned out his Los Angeles Lakers locker for good, don’t expect Bulls general manager John Paxson to clean out his roster to trade for the disgruntled superstar. via Chicago Sun-Times

“And Popeye’s not an option. I evaluated him. I watched him eat lunch and decided after a couple of donuts and cupcakes on game day.”

A case of mistaken identity in a meaningless preseason game could end up having major ramifications for the Mavericks when the regular season opens. via The Dallas Morning News

“We were the worst rebounding team in the NBA last year and got beat tonight. We also need to hit our free throws. This was a good game for us. We got people some needed work and they responded.”

Jason Terry made a 3-pointer with four seconds left to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 101-99 victory over the Sacramento Kings in a preseason game on Tuesday night. via Fox Sports

“There’s not many guys who come in and can get a championship in their first four or five years”

By EDDIE SEFKO / The Dallas Morning News esefko@dallasnews.com Scottie Pippen was one of a kind. via The Dallas Morning News

The Dallas Mavericks have called a news conference for 12 p.m. Tuesday, when it’s expected forward Dirk Nowitzki will be named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player. via Austin American-Statesman

Denver’s Chucky Atkins had two points and two assists in 10 minutes against his former team, the Pistons, during an exhibition game at The Palace on Sunday. via Detroit News

“I didn’t keep score on that one.”

CHICAGO — One of coach Avery Johnson’s primary goals for Dirk Nowitzki this season is stronger leadership. A minor incident Friday night may have given Johnson delightfully more than he dreamed of getting.

In the third quarter, Nowitzki and Devin Harris had a disagreement about a defensive assignment on the court and began arguing.

When the discussion continued longer than Johnson wanted, he pulled both players to the sideline and gave them a brief lecture.

‘I was like the judge on one of those reality shows,’ Johnson said. ‘I was the judge and someone was guilty and someone was not guilty.’ Read more

“There are a lot of goals coming up.”

At this time next season, Dirk Nowitzki hopes to be tired and burned out. He hopes that Mark Cuban, the Mavericks’ owner, will be ranting and raving about the evils of international basketball. Physical and mental exhaustion would be delightful.

If he gets his wish, Nowitzki will be dragging, but he will be thrilled because it will mean the Mavs have won a title, Germany will have played in the Olympics, and Nowitzki will have accomplished every goal in his basketball career.

‘It’s always been a dream of mine to go to the Olympics,’ Nowitzki said. ‘I understand that if [the Mavs] make it to the championship, [Germany plays] right away in July. And then if we make the Olympics, we go all the way into August. Read more

Luol Deng scored 18 points and Tyrus Thomas added 13 points and seven rebounds to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 100-92 exhibition victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. via El Paso Times