Dirk Nowitzki

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.

What It Means:

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.