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The Mavericks' regular-season opener is exactly two weeks away, so this report seemingly rules Nowitzki out for that contest, and it wouldn't be surprising if the veteran big man was forced to miss additional contests as well. Though Dallas is hopeful the summer additions of touted rookie Luka Doncic and center DeAndre Jordan will vault the team back into playoff contention, the team has little incentive to rush Nowitzki back early on in the season while he works back from April ankle surgery. Once Nowitzki gets his conditioning in order and gains clearance to play in games, it's likely his minutes count will be monitored carefully, with the 40-year-old also a candidate to rest for one half of back-to-back sets. That reality makes Nowitzki a rather unappealing fantasy selection in most formats, even as a late-round dart.
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12/3/18Nowitzki (ankle) took part in 3-on-3 work at Monday's practice, Mavs.com reports. "Dirk is getting close," coach Rick Carlisle said. "I just don't have a date for you."Read More
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11/24/18Nowitzki (ankle) said Wednesday that he's hopeful to make his season debut "hopefully sometime in December," Mark Followill of Fox Sports Southwest reports.Read More
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11/17/18Nowitzki (ankle) practiced Friday but remains without a return timetable, Mavs radio host Mike Peasley reports.Read More
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