Well, it is finally official.  Dirk Nowitzki, the versatile forward of the Dallas Mavericks, finally signed the extension which was agreed months ago.  The deal is believed to be around $90 million over six years.

In other NBA news forward Anthony Mason is expected to be in a Bucks jersey within days, 76ers guard Eric Snow had surgery to repair his broken left thumb, an injury expected to sideline him up to three months, and 'Mr Injury' Zydrunas Ilgauskas, the Cavs maxed out center, is expected to start the season on the injured list (no suprises here).