Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks have agreed on what could be the final contract for the big German. A person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday that Nowitzki would get a three-year contract worth roughly $30 million. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced. New contracts cant be signed until next Thursday. The 36-year-old Nowitzki is taking a big pay cut with a contract similar in value and structure to the one Tim Duncan signed with San Antonio two years ago. Duncan, who also took a much lower salary, is exercising a player option to return for the final season of his deal after helping the Spurs win their fifth title since 1999. Nowitzki just completed a four-year deal worth $80 million, and he left money on the table in that deal hoping the Mavericks could get some pieces around him. The pursuit of other stars is even more urgent with Nowitzki getting close to the end of what figures to be a Hall-of-Fame career. The 2011 NBA Finals MVP put off finalizing the deal until after the Mavericks met with free agent Carmelo Anthony, which happened Wednesday night. Mavericks owner Mark Cuban recently acknowledged that he couldnt offer Anthony a max contract, so Dallas figures to be stressing the 2011 title led by coach Rick Carlisle, Nowitzki and centre Tyson Chandler, who recently rejoined the team in a trade with the New York Knicks. If the Mavericks miss out on Anthony, there are a number of other small forwards on their wish list, topped by Houstons Chandler Parsons. He is a restricted free agent, and the Rockets can match any offer. Dallas also wants to re-sign point guard Devin Harris, and will target several others at that position if Harris goes elsewhere. Steve Nash Jersey . The league-leading New York Rangers outhit and outmuscled the Maple Leafs during a 3-0 victory on Saturday. Backup goalie Martin Biron stopped all 20 shots he faced to complete a nice workmanlike effort by the visitors. Richaun Holmes Jersey .A. Happ. The Toronto Blue Jays will be looking to improve the starting rotation ahead of next season and pitchers like Happ have a chance to show they belong as the disastrous 2013 campaign draws to a close. http://www.officialsunsfanstore.com/lean...sa-suns-jersey/. -- The Minnesota Twins have granted relief pitcher Matt Guerrier his unconditional release, making the 35-year-old right-hander a free agent. Dragan Bender Jersey . Boston is making its first appearance in the ALCS since 2008. For Detroit, its a third straight trip to the ALCS and its fourth in eight years. Penny Hardaway Suns Jersey . With the union re-formed, negotiations with owners will resume Friday on the remaining issues that would be in the collective bargaining agreement, according to a person familiar with the plans.LONDON - British reports say Toronto FC striker Jermain Defoe has gone to London to sort out his future, with Queens Park Rangers leading the way.QPR manager Harry Redknapp, meanwhile, is trying to persuade club chairman Tony Fernandes to agree on a deal to bring the 32-year-old Defoe into the fold in January, according to the Daily Telegraph.The Daily Mail says Toronto is willing to let Defoe go for the right price, but wants a permanent deal rather than a loan.That could be a stumbling point.You never know, do you? Its a difficult one, because of the whole package, Redknapp said when asked about Defoe at his news conference before Friddays game with Arsenal.dddddddddddd Really were looking for loans, were not looking to spend money in the (transfer) window.Were looking to bring a couple of loan (players) in if we can, some good loans. Thats where were at ... Were not looking to be spending big money in the transfer window.Redknapp is reportedly keen to sign a striker to help forward Charlie Austin.The Telegraph says Redknapp, who managed Defoe at West Ham, Tottenham and Portsmouth, believes Defoe can help the club avoid relegation. QPR stands 16th in the table with a 5-10-2 record.Toronto turned down a club-record transfer bid for Defoe in the summer. ' ' '