Dirk Nowitzki has been in touch with the Mavericks' front office since they lost out on Deron Williams, Jason Kidd agreed to sign with the Knicks and Jason Terry departed for the Celtics.

Nowitzki has not suggested that he has interest in being traded.

“It wasn’t an accident that we had most of our contracts expiring over the last two years,” said Mark Cuban. “We planned it that way. Once the summer is over, we’ll answer all questions.”