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Summer League winds down, and now, maybe, some NBA rest

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FILE - In this June 5, 2019 file photo, former Dallas Mavericks player Dirk Nowitzki waves to fans after throwing the first pitch before a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. Nowitzki looks relaxed and happy about two months after wrapping up his record 21st season with the same franchise. The big German has been traveling with his family and eating plenty of pizza and ice cream. Nowitzki says he will eventually want to work out again. For now the highest-scoring foreign-born player in NBA history figures he’s at least 20 pounds above his playing weight and not too concerned about it. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Nowitzki soaking up retirement after 21 seasons with Mavs

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Mavs’ Dirk Nowitzki honored by Texas governor, lawmakers

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Retired Dallas Mavericks start Dirk Nowitzki stands before the Texas House on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, in Austin, Texas. Nowitzki was honored by Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas lawmakers for his outstanding 21-year career with the same NBA team. (Gardner Selby/The Dallas Morning News via AP)

Texas governor, lawmakers honor retired Mav Dirk Nowitzki

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Euro swap for Mavs: Porzingis joins Doncic as Dirk moves on

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Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41) celebrates sinking a 3-point basket during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in Dallas, Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Nowitzki says goodbye at home, set to visit Spurs in finale

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Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41) drives against San Antonio Spurs' Rudy Gay, center, and Marco Belinelli during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 105-94. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Spurs beat Mavs 105-94 in Nowitzki’s final game

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press