Dirk Nowitzki will opt out, re-sign with Mavericks

Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki said Monday on a local radio show that he will opt out of the final year of his contract, but reiterated what he's said all along: He has no intentions of playing anywhere but Dallas for the rest of his career.

Nowitzki, like Deron Williams and Chandler Parsons, had the option to play out next season or opt out. He was due a little over $8 million next season.

The likely scenario is that he re-signs for another two seasons, perhaps with an opt-out after next season, at similar money.