The Dallas Morning News
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) takes a rest during a timeout in the fourth quarter of game 5 of their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of NBA playoffs on Monday, April 25, 2016 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Ashley Landis/The Dallas Morning News)
Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki has previously said that he is going to opt out of the final season of his three-year contract. He also has reiterated what he's said all along -- that he's only doing so to help get the wheels in motion for putting together next season's roster.