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Mavs’ Nowitzki out at least 2 more games with Achilles issue

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Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41) has the basketball stripped by Indiana Pacers' Monta Ellis (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, in Indianapolis. Indiana won 107-81. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Nowitzki will miss Mavs’ home opener with stomach illness

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Houston Rockets guard Ty Lawson, center, vies with Dallas Mavericks forward Charlie Villanueva, left, and guard Deron Williams for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Nowitzki, Mavs start chase for elusive playoff series win

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis (11) attempts a layup as Washington Wizards forward Marcin Gortat (4) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, in Dallas. Dallas won 114-87. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Monte Ellis, back from ankle injury, leads Mavericks to rout of visiting Wizards

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FILE - In this April 26, 2014 file photo, Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) drives against San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Dallas. Nowitzki talks and acts like he's under contract with the Mavericks even when he's not. So while the signing of his fifth and possibly final deal with Dallas is a foregone conclusion early next month, the shape of things around the 36-year-old is the biggest question starting with the NBA draft Thursday night, June 26. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Dirk Nowitzki, Mavericks reach new 3-year deal: report

By Schuyler Dixon - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert, left, is fouled by Miami Heat forward Shane Battier during the second half of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoff series, Sunday, May 18, 2014, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Miami’s Shane Battier voted as NBA’s top teammate

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 12, 2014 file photo, San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, right rear, defends Portland Trailblazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, left, as Portland Trailblazers forward Thomas Robinson looks on, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio. The Western Conference semifinal battle between San Antonio and Portland begins Tuesday, May 6, 2014, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate, File)

Spurs face a Dirk clone in Portland’s Aldridge

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors head coach Mark Jackson, center, hugs guard Stephen Curry after Curry was taken out of the game as forward Draymond Green looks on during the second half in Game 7 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series, Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 126-121. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Early playoff exits bring uncertain futures

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, walks off the court after the team's loss to San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the opening-round NBA basketball playoff series, Sunday, May 4, 2014, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 119-96. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Nowitzki will return, other vets in limbo for Mavs

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9), of France, shoots over Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, during the first half of Game 7 of the opening-round NBA basketball playoff series, Sunday, May 4, 2014, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Parker leads Spurs past Mavs in Game 7

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41), of Germany, looks for a shooting opportunity against San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) in the first half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series on Friday, May 2, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Ellis, Mavs top Spurs 113-111, force Game 7

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9), of France, celebrates after he scored against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of Game 5 of the opening-round NBA basketball playoff series on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 109-103. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Spurs looking to finish off Mavericks in Dallas

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) attempts to get around the defense of Dallas Mavericks' Jose Calderon and Dirk Nowitzki, right, during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Monday, April 28, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Parker, Nowitzki neutralized in Spurs-Mavs series

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San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20) goes up for a shot as Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41) defends in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Monday, April 28, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Ginobili, Diaw help Spurs get even with Mavs 93-89

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Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) and guard Vince Carter (25) celebrate Carter's game-winning three-point basket during Game 3 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs in Dallas, Saturday, April 26, 2014. The Mavericks won 109-108. (AP Photo/The Dallas Morning News, Tom Fox) MANDATORY CREDIT; NO SALES; MAGAZINES OUT; TV OUT; INTERNET USE BY AP MEMBERS ONLY

Mavs up on Spurs without huge game from Nowitzki

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis (11) shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) during the first half in Game 3 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs in Dallas, Saturday, April 26, 2014. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Carter beats buzzer, sends Mavs past Spurs 109-108

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks' Devin Harris (20) walks off the court following Game 2 of the opening-round NBA basketball playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in San Antonio. Dallas won 113-92. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Harris boosts Mavs vs Spurs again _ 8 years later

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks' Monta Ellis (11) scores around San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) during the second half of Game 2 of the opening-round NBA basketball playoff series on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in San Antonio. Dallas won 113-92. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

NBA Playoffs: Mavs head back to Dallas even with Spurs, but home hasn’t been sweet

By Schuyler Dixon - Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks' Monta Ellis (11) is pressured by San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, right, as he tries to score during the first half of Game 2 of the opening-round NBA basketball playoff series on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Mavs roll past Spurs 113-92, even series at 1-1

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard (2) is defended by Dallas Mavericks' Vince Carter (25) and Dirk Nowitzki, center, during the second half of Game 2 of the opening-round NBA basketball playoff series on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in San Antonio. Dallas won 113-92. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Mavs home after split at Spurs, but is that good?

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press