According to an Eddie Sefko source, Dirk Nowitzki will not agree to a contract extension with the Mavericks before the start of free agency.
A source confirmed that an extension now is unlikely and that if the face of the franchise is to stay in Dallas, it will happen via a new contract in free agency.
Nowitzki said last month that he would exercise his early termination option and explore free agency. It's the first time he'll be free on the open market.
Nowitzki has openly discussed the possibility of key free agents meeting to put together a map of the best destinations for the players and the league, so news that he will follow through and entertain other offers shouldn't be a big surprise.
Free agency begins Wednesday night at 12:01 A.M. Eastern Time, and players can sign contracts beginning July 8. That week could be a stressful one for Mavericks fans.
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Wow...
Dirk in another uniform would just be heart-breaking.
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by Christopher Fittz on Jun 28, 2010 1:20 AM CDT reply actions
One good thing
If Dirk leaves, than I have a good excuse to quit watching what has become a horrible NBA game.
by Triple Play on Jun 28, 2010 9:39 AM CDT reply actions
I might be wrong
But doesn’t it actually lower the Mavs cap number if he signs a new deal vs an extension?
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by Dirk Diggler on Jun 28, 2010 11:17 AM CDT reply actions
I believe that is correct.
That was the whole point from the get-go, wasn’t it? We knew he wasn’t going to extend. It was going to be a completely new contract. At least that’s how I saw it.
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by IrishP1 on Jun 28, 2010 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Dirk
The Mavs need to wrap up something quick with Dirk if they want any shot at wrapping up another big name free agent! Chances are not that great anyway, but without Dirk in the house it becomes futile.
by drrfgedd on Jun 28, 2010 7:39 PM CDT reply actions
Looks like
Donnie is attempting heeding your advice.
by Brett Perryman on Jun 29, 2010 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
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