Mavericks' star forward Dirk Nowitzki said he is willing to take less money from Dallas in 2010 to help his team land a marquee player, the Dallas Morning News is reporting.

"Every team is trying to be a player in 2010," he said. "Every team is trying to clear money under the cap so they can make a move."

"I'm very fortunate that I've made a lot of money in this league even though I've never really played for money. I love the sport. I love this organization. Obviously, I want to win. I won the MVP, and individually, there's nothing really left but winning a championship.

"If that means I have to play for less money, it's all possible. It's all open."