Dallas Mavericks free agency, trade rumors 2016: Dirk Nowitzki's new deal just got even better

(Reuters/Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports)The Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki got his new two-season deal improved.

Dallas Mavericks franchise superstar Dirk Nowitzki is getting paid for the next two seasons as his new deal with the team reportedly was improved and is now worth $50 million. 

This is a $10 million-improvement from the first agreement both sides had which was a two-year, $40 million deal. 

According to ESPN's report, Nowitzki is going to earn $25 million in each season and the second year has a guaranteed $5 million, even if the 38-year-old veteran remains uncertain regarding his future following the 2016-17 National Basketball Association (NBA) season. 

The boost in Nowitzki's new pact with the Mavs can be considered a reward. Before this, he gave up on the chance to ink a lucrative contract. This was to help the franchise sign big time players in free agency which can better their championship hopes. 

Nowitzki's previous contract was for three years and was just worth $25 million. However, in those seasons, the Mavericks failed to land big names and they were always eliminated in the first round. 

Now, Dallas gave Nowitzki what he deserves, and despite missing out again on its top targets this off-season, they added quality pieces. 

The most notable ones were center Andrew Bogut (trade) and forward Harrison Barnes (free agency). Both were affected by Kevin Durant's decision to join the Golden State Warriors. 

Bogut and Barnes were part of the Warriors' 2014-15 championship squad and became important contributors for the Dubs during their run with the team including last season. 

Now with Nowitzki staying and the acquisition of two former Warriors, the Mavericks are bracing themselves for a new campaign ahead. 

Last season, the Mavs finished 6th in the Western Conference with a 42-40 record. But, as mentioned, they failed in the first round of the playoffs. In that stage, they met the Oklahoma City Thunder who got rid of them in just five games.

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