The NBA asked Mavericks owner Mark Cuban for his team to train in Germany so that star forward Dirk Nowitzki could be showcased in his frontland, something that Cuban quickly declined.

"No chance," Cuban said Monday. "I think it's ridiculous. It's hard enough on these guys as it is to prepare and avoid distractions and learn the system. It's been suggested that we go over because of Dirk. I fight it every chance I get."