Mavs opted out of the deal with Dirk Nowitzki to free cap space, Dirk is expected to re-sign

As reported by ESPN, the Dallas Mavericks have opted out of the deal with superstar Dirk Nowitzki, who was expected to make $5 mln for the next season. The move is made to free up some cap space before the start of the free agency.

But no fear Mavericks fans, Nowitzki isn't going anywhere. The big man, in fact, is expected to re-sign with Dallas, most likely under the cap room exception, worth around 4.4 mln.