Dirk Nowitzki has signed an extension with the Dallas Mavericks which will keep him with the team through the 2010-11 season. Nowitzki will be 33 years when the deal ends and the extension is probably worth about $60 million for the three years added on after his other option is exercised.

The New Jersey Nets aren’t worried that Vince Carter hasn’t rushed to begin negotiations for a contract extension. After the upcoming season, Carter will have the option whether or not to stay with the team for another season.

Former Knicks‘ coach Larry Brown is trying to squeeze all of the money he can out of his former team. Brown is not only asking for the money which was left in the deal, but also almost $13 million in damages and court fees.

Dwight Howard turned some heads after saying that his team could contend for the NBA championship this season. Howard said the following, “I think our team has the chance to go all the way. We got all the tools.”

The Toronto Raptors front office has been keeping busy. The team is reporting a surge in ticket sales, both single-game and season tickets. The surge comes from the Raptors “earning” the #1 overall pick and improving their team overall. Meanwhile, veteran Darrick Martin signed a contract with the team for the bare minimum. Head coach Sam Mitchell will need to have an impressive season this year, because the end of his contract is coming up and the team has gotten minimal results.

Marquis Daniels isn’t expected to immediately contribute to the Indiana Pacers because of his toenail injury. The nail causing problems was removed, and Daniels has participated in a minimum of the workouts.

Amare Stoudemire is almost back to full health. The MRI showed no structural damage and reports are that is playing pain-free. It doesn’t seem like it’s been a fifteen months since he was leading the Phoenix Suns against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA playoffs…