Dirk Still Has No Plans To Opt Out

Kobe Bryant signed a three-year extension with the Lakers last week, which has brought about questions regarding Dirk Nowitzki's future in Dallas.

Nowitzki's contract ran concurrent with Bryant's old deal, which Los Angeles extended through the 2014 season.

The Dallas Morning News writes the Mavericks will almost certainly offer Nowitzki a similar, albeit cheaper, deal at some point.

Nowitzki can opt out of his contract at the end of the season, but he doesn't plan to. He'll make $20 million next season.

"I haven't talked to Mark [Cuban], and he's the guy," Nowitzki said.

"There hasn't been any conversation whatsoever about that. As far as I'm concerned, I'll play this season out and see how it goes and then a lot can happen in this business. But I still don't plan on opting out or anything like that. Nothing's changed on that."