Dirk Nowitzki News

You know the drill. The Difference is a reflection on the game that was, with one bullet for every point in the final margin.

The Toronto Raptors return to action missing their best player, but it is clearer than ever exactly who that is.

Injury has thrust Dallas Mavericks’ guard Vince Carter back into the starting lineup and the 13-year veteran has responded by playing some of his best basketball of the season.

A combination of odd scheduling, injury adjustments and minimal practice time seemingly puts a different Maverick team on the floor every night out; in one game they’ll settle in comfortably against a capable defense, and in another they’ll struggle to create any kind of sustainable offensive rhythm whatsoever.

Dirk Nowitzki returned to the lineup, and the Mavericks took over first place in the NBA’s Southwest Division Sunday night.

Fresh off an exciting overtime win, the Dallas Mavericks will invade the desert tonight to take on a disappointing Phoenix Suns team.

Where have you gone, Jerry West? The Los Angeles Lakers played 13 straight games without scoring 100 points - their longest such dry… The Los Angeles Lakers played 13 straight games without scoring 100 points - their longest such dry spell since the introduction of the 24-second shot clock in 1954 - before winning 106-101 at Minnesota on Sunday.

Dallas Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki, of Germany, addresses fans following an NBA championship ring ceremony before a basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Wednesday, Jan.

Nowitzki started Sunday night’s game against San Antonio following a planned four-game hiatus to strengthen his sore right knee and do conditioning work.

The Mavericks will be without Jason Kidd tonight against the Spurs in the early starting 5:30 p.m. game, after head coach Rick Carlisle confirmed that Kidd would not only be out for Sunday’s game, but “probably longer.” Dirk Nowitzki, meanwhile, is expected to return from his eight-day workout regimen to regain strength in his right knee and … (more)

THE STORY: Jason Kidd is out with a strained calf. Dirk Nowitzki is a game-time decision.

The Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki hugs team owner Mark Cuban during an NBA championship ring presentation in a ceremony on Wednesday in Dallas.

Sadly, an NBA and Mavericks great is at the end of his road. It is hard to watch a superstar deteriorate, but it’s happening and Dallas must now look to the future for a new point guard.

With Dirk Nowitzki on the shelf trying to strengthen his ailing right knee, Mavericks forward Shawn Marion has turned back the clock to shoulder the offensive load for Dallas.

You recognized that the Mavericks have been pretty inconsistent as a team so far? Thought so.