Dallas Mavericks: Dirk Nowitzki to receive key to the city and more news

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki will receive the key to Dallas from the mayor during the Nov. 21 game and other Mavs news to discuss.

The Dallas Mavericks have been lucky to have Dirk Nowitzki on their team for the last two decades plus. Dirk is a legend both on and off the court. He is a generational type player and with that comes plenty of honors.

Another will be coming Dirk’s way during Wednesday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets. Here is Dwain Price with the news.

#Mavs F Dirk Nowitzki will receive the key to the city from Dallas mayor Mike Rawlings during halftime of tomorrows game against Brooklyn. The honored is being bestowed because of Dirk's performance on the court and his outstanding contributions in the community. @dallasmavs
— Dwain Price (@DwainPrice) November 20, 2018

Fans will want to pack the American Airlines Center to honor Dirk’s well-deserved recognition. Here is Coach Carlisle had to say about it thanks to the Mavs official Twitter.

“It’s about time.” - Coach Carlisle on @swish41 receiving a ? to the city during tomorrow’s halftime! pic.twitter.com/JKtvUeRp2v
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) November 20, 2018

Dirk injury update

The Coach also provided an injury update on Dirk. The news is fantastic, and Dwain Price has fans covered once again.

Carlisle said Dirk may be able to play in a game in the month of November. The @dallasmavs host the Nets tomorrow and Boston on Sat., play at Houston on Nov. 28 and at the LA Lakers on Nov. 30. Nowitzki hasn't played this season as he's recovering from Apr. 5 left ankle surgery.
— Dwain Price (@DwainPrice) November 20, 2018

Updates on Barea, Matthews, and Powell

The coach shared a full injury report after Tuesday’s practice which fans can read about here courtesy of Bobby Karalla.

Rick Carlisle says Wesley Matthews will be out tomorrow. Barea and Powell are doing better but no word yet. Dirk is "getting closer" and Carlisle says if things stay going well he could play this month. Too early for a firm timetable though.
— Bobby Karalla (@bobbykaralla) November 20, 2018

Having Wesley Matthews out hurts, but the return of J.J. Barea might be most important. The Mavericks need Barea running that second unit against the Nets tonight. Stay tuned for updates as they become available.