Dirk Nowitzki

NBA: Anthony Davis' second-half blitz powers Lakers to win over Thunder; Luka Doncic shines in Mavericks' thrashing of Cavaliers

Get yourself up to date with all the happenings of the NBA in our comprehensive wrap of the day's action, including Lakers' win over OKC Thunder and Kawhi Leonard's clutch jumper.

NBA: Dallas Mavericks 40-year-old German legend Dirk Nowitzki calls time on 21-season career in Texas

Mavericks owner Mark Cuban had signaled that the Dallas legend Dirk Nowitzki intended to make an announcement in the days leading up to Tuesday's game

NBA Rundown Week 21: Curtains for LeBron James and LA Lakers; Dirk Nowitzki leaves his mark against the Warriors and more

Bits and bobs from the week that was in the NBA

NBA: Luka Doncic stars as Mavericks rout Warriors 126-91; Hornets stay in playoffs contention with victory over Celtics

Luka Doncic recorded a triple double as the Dallas Mavericks handed the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors their worst loss of the season with a 126-91 blowout on Saturday.

NBA: Vince Carter masters art of ageing gracefully with smooth transition from full-time starter to indispensable squad player

What the NBA’s oldest player Vince Carter can teach the league’s top stars about ageing gracefully in the breakneck speed of the NBA

NBA: Dallas Mavericks veteran Dirk Nowitzki optimistic about playing one more year despite current season looking like farewell tour

Dirk Nowitzki is setting an NBA record with his 21st season with the Mavs, having been tied at 20 seasons with the same club with former Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant

NBA: Defending champion Devin Booker up against Stephen and Seth Curry, Dirk Nowitzki in All-Star three-point contest

Defending champion Devin Booker will go up against Curry brothers Stephen and Seth as well as NBA veteran Dirk Nowitzki in the All-Star three-point contest.

NBA: Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade, Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki named as special roster additions for All-Star Game

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade and Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki were named as special roster additions for the 68th NBA All-Star Game.

NBA: DeMar DeRozan leads San Antonio Spurs to victory against LA Lakers; Milwaukee Bucks extend winning run

San Antonio Spurs' DeMar De Rozan led his team to victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, as the Milwaukee Bucks continued their impressive run of form by beating Orlando Magic.

NBA: German star Dirk Nowitzki says LeBron James can overtake Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as greatest scorer in competition history

Long-time Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki has stated that LeBron James has it in him to overtake Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA's all-time highest scorer.