Dirk Nowitzki

Dirk Nowitzki (ankle) out for Mavericks at least another 2 weeks

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Dirk Nowitzki (sore left ankle) will be out at least two more weeks, head coach Rick Carlisle said.

What It Means:

Nowitzki's earliest possible season debut will now be October 26 against the Toronto Raptors, meaning he will miss at least the Mavericks' first four games.

numberFire's models project Nowitzki for 11.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.5 3-pointers, 0.5 blocks, and 0.5 steals per game for the 2018-19 season.