Nowitzki says he'll exercise option, play in 2017

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki told reporters Friday that his plan has not changed: the 37-year-old wants to pick up his $8.7 million option for next season, play out the year and then see how his body feels. In the end, he still wants to retire a Maverick.

"Obviously I still have a year on the contract, and I'd love to fulfill it," Nowitzki said