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At 39, Dirk Nowitzki is aware that his NBA playing days are numbered. The Dallas Mavericks used their US$25 million (AU$33 million) team option though it does not necessarily mean they will be cutting ties with the all-star forward. 

Lonzo Ball got another push, this time from a creative video editor showing the former UCLA Bruin in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform on NBA 2K17.

Paul Millsap will be opting out of his current pact with the Atlanta Hawks though he could end up resigning with a bigger deal this Summer.

The Houston Rockets and Donatas Motiejunas are currently in a legal dispute regarding the latter's contract. A settlement is expected to be reached soon.

Chris Bosh faces another problem tied up to his Los Angeles mansion property. He is being sued for a problem-filled rental by Colette and Brigham Field.

The Houston Rockets big men need to step up with Nene Hilario officially out for the rest of the NBA playoffs.

Kyle Lowry will join the wild NBA free agent market this summer as he looks to get better chances winning an NBA ring.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. could be the proud owner of an NBA soon though he may need to rack in more money to manage his very own ballclub.

The Los Angeles Lakers start their rebuilding, checking out rookie prospects who could help bring glory back to the purple and gold.

The rift between the Miami Heat and Chris Bosh has reportedly been settled with the all-star big mane set to be released soon.

The Los Angeles Clippers failed to reach the Western Conference Finals and now head towards a wild offseason with plenty of questions needing to be addressed.

Carmelo Anthony to the Los Angles Clippers next season is a major possibility with reports that New York could target veteran shooter J.J. Redick.

40-year-old NBA veteran Vince Carter has no plans of retiring for now, hoping to play until he is 42. He is set to become a free agent this summer.

Chicago Bulls fans have called for the the firing of Fred Hoiberg though management is expected to stick to him and work on the roster for next NBA season.

Larry Bird's decision to step down widens the exit for Paul George. The NBA Hall of Famer could be moving too with word that that Orland Magic are interested in his services.

Former NBA star Stephon Marbury and CBA ball-club Beijing Ducks parted ways following a contract dispute. Marbury will play out the remainder of his current deal.

Luol Deng holds an uncertain future with the Los Angeles Lakers with an impending overhaul expected this NBA offseason.

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni has rebounded well from a botched stint with the Los Angeles Lakers, something he blamed on injuries and stubborn players.

Paul George may have one foot out of the door with the Indiana Pacers on the brink of elimination in the 2016-17 NBA playoffs.

The Miami Heat may end up with an overloaded roster especially once Justise Winslow is cleared to return to NBA action.

The Los Angeles Lakers will be on the lookout for a superstar, something team president Magic Johnson hopes to address this summer.

Kevin Durant has no plans of leaving the Golden State Warriors, hoping to re-sign but with a bigger paycheck this NBA offseason.

Metta World Peace weighs his options after he was informed he was not included in the Los Angeles Lakers' future plans.

Kristaps Porzingis skipped exit interviews with the New York Knicks, believed to be spurred by the distractions anchored by team president Phil Jackson.

The first round of the 2017 NBA playoffs are set to start with the Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder match-up looming ahead.

Brook Lopez is unmindful of the trade talk going around, preferring to help the Brooklyn Nets rebuild this summer.

The minority shares offered to Kobe Bryant last year could have been pivotal, possibly giving Jim Buss an advantage over sister and Los Angeles Lakers president Jeanie Buss.

Boxing match in the Toronto Raptors vs Chicago Bulls match-up on Sunday night as big men Serge Ibaka and Robin Lopez were both thrown out after a scuffle.

DeMarcus Cousins' big night lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a third straight win.