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08:10 AM ET 09.24 | Fear not, Mavs nation. Dirk Nowitzki has some encouraging words for Mavericks fans who might be, at best, unenthusiastic about the team going into the season and, at worst, downright jaded. First, he's not the least bit disheartened by the moves -- or lack of marquee moves -- the Mavericks made this summer. In fact, he's encouraged about the possibilities with training camp opening this week. Second, and more important, Nowitzki feels wonderful physically. ... "I tried to keep in shape all summer long so that it would not be hard to pick up my usual training routine," Nowitzki said in an email interview. "I feel great. My knees feel fine, and that's important. I am ready to go."

Dirk Nowitzki, Getty Images

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September 24, 2012 08:16 AM ET

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We are ready too, Dirk...

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September 24, 2012 08:19 AM ET

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What he didn't say is, "we'll struggle to be a .500 team, and the playoffs are probably out of the question."

Hllywd: Olskool

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September 24, 2012 08:55 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:44 AM ET 09.24 by MMAFan

Yes but Cuban saved a buck or two building a Frankenstein team from the graveyard of other teams.

Exactly. The chemistry won't be there for the first third of the season, they will miss J Kidd's leadership and ability to be a floor general, they'll miss the Jet's scoring off the bench and Dirk is a year older. It's going to be a long season in Dallas.

Klockwork33

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September 24, 2012 08:57 AM ET

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Its a cold world out there on the NBA's Western landscape. Mavs may be a 8 seed if one of those other players step up. Brand anyone

Detroitsportsisthebe…

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September 24, 2012 08:59 AM ET

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Your in for a long season Maverick fans

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September 24, 2012 09:02 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:23 AM ET 09.24 by jgb

I don't know.....seems like he has carried worse teams to 50 wins.I think they make the playoffs, but they'll be a 1st round exit

Possible, but highly doubtful.

Hllywd: Olskool

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September 24, 2012 09:20 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:59 AM ET 09.24 by VisionQuest

Your in for a long season Maverick fans

We'll be fine... so will our team.

Otis B. Driftwood

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September 24, 2012 09:22 AM ET

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They won't be a top 5 seed in the east-
Nuggets are still better than them-
Clippers & Wolves made better moves than them-
They can no longer beat the lakers-
Truly a 1 & done team-

heat champ/raptors…

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September 24, 2012 09:24 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:22 AM ET 09.24 by heat champ/raptors redeemed

They won't be a top 5 seed in the east-Nuggets are still better than them-Clippers & Wolves made better moves than them-They can no longer beat the lakers-Truly a 1 & done team-

won't be a top 5 seed in the west*

heat champ/raptors…

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September 24, 2012 10:01 AM ET

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Time Waits For No One, Bro.

I Love LA

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September 24, 2012 10:16 AM ET

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An entirely different group of guys. I don't believe the same results will come as it did with Jason Terry and the players that did not resign or were not resigned. I don't believe that the players acquired this off-season is a good mix.