Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki undergoes surgery on his left ankle, ending his season
Dallas Mavericks forward/center Dirk Nowitzki had surgery on his left ankle, effectively ending his season.
The surgery is considered "relatively minor," so it's not expected to affect Nowitzki's decision to return next season. With the Mavs looking so short-handed these days, Jonathan Motley will likely see solid minutes. Motley logged 41 minutes on Wednesday.
Nowitzki averaged 23.9 FanDuel points per game this season.
- Phoenix's Drew Eubanks starting for injured Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) on Wednesday March 27th, 2024
- Christian Braun operating in second unit role for Denver on Wednesday night March 27th, 2024
- Denver's Aaron Gordon (foot) starting on Wednesday, Christian Braun to second unit March 27th, 2024
- Bradley Beal (finger) will play in Phoenix's Wednesday matchup March 27th, 2024
- Denver's Aaron Gordon (foot) active on Wednesday March 27th, 2024
- Denver's Michael Porter Jr. (illness) active on Wednesday March 27th, 2024
- Luka Doncic (Achilles) will play in Dallas' Tuesday matchup against Kings March 26th, 2024
- Maxi Kleber (knee) active for Dallas' Tuesday contest March 26th, 2024
- Mavericks list Luka Doncic (Achilles) as questionable on Tuesday March 26th, 2024
- Mavericks' Maxi Kleber (knee) questionable on Tuesday March 26th, 2024
- Mavs' Maxi Kleber (knee) available Monday March 25th, 2024
- Maxi Kleber (knee) questionable for Mavericks Monday night March 24th, 2024