Adviser: Nowitzki staying in Dallas

Dallas — Dirk Nowitzki is sticking with the Dallas Mavericks.

Next question: Will he and Jason Kidd be able to lure anyone to join them?

Nowitzki’s adviser, Holger Geschwindner, told the Associated Press late Saturday night that Nowitzki and Mavs owner Mark Cuban have agreed “to get it done.” Teams and free agents can strike deals at any time, but can’t sign them until Thursday.

According to a person familiar with negotiations, the deal is for more than $80 million over four years, with a no-trade clause. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because of the NBA’s moratorium until Thursday. Team officials couldn’t comment because of that same rule.

“I think it’s a great deal,” Geschwindner said. “We’re pumped.”

NBA

Cavs, Bulls meet with James

Cleveland — After three days being romanced by six NBA teams, a few billionaires, coaches, executives, hip hop’s biggest star, Jay-Z, and fixating the sports world on his every move, LeBron James got behind the wheel of his customized car and drove home.

Only he knows where he’s going next.

James concluded his personal free-agent summit on Saturday by hearing presentations from the Cleveland Cavaliers, whose pitch focused on his familiarity with their franchise and tickled his sense of humor, and the Chicago Bulls, the last team and the one believed to have the best chance of stealing him from Ohio.

Wade decision coming next week

Chicago — Dwyane Wade hopes a decision on his future will come next week and said Saturday his new contract will be about more than just where he plays basketball.

“I’ve got a decision to make, and I’ve got a weekend to think about it,” Wade told Chicago’s NBC-Channel 5 outside a downtown hotel. “Hopefully, at the beginning of next week sometime, I’ll make that decision.”

Hornets president: Paul is staying

Westwego, La. — Hornets president Hugh Weber said Saturday there is “no question” that Chris Paul will still be with New Orleans when next season begins.

Weber made the assurances a day after Paul, while hosting his CP3 Foundation golf outing, said that while he considers New Orleans his adopted hometown, he would not be interested in remaining with the Hornets long-term if the club fails to demonstrate an immediate commitment to winning.

Auto Racing

Harvick wins wild race at Daytona

Daytona Beach, Fla. — Kevin Harvick won a wild Saturday night race at Daytona International Speedway.

The Sprint Cup points leader was second on the final restart and wasted no time sliding past teammate Clint Bowyer to grab the lead. Harvick held off Kasey Kahne and Jeff Gordon over the two-lap sprint to the finish.

It was Harvick’s second win of the season. Kahne was second, followed by Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Burton.

NFL

Source: Eagles may cut Vick

Philadelphia — A person familiar with the team’s thinking says the Philadelphia Eagles are strongly considering releasing Michael Vick.

The person says the team might cut Vick no matter what police conclude during their investigation of a shooting that followed the quarterback’s birthday celebration in Virginia Beach last week.

Golf

Rose builds big lead at AT&T

Newton Square, Pa. — Justin Rose made some big par saves in the middle of his round Saturday and finished strong for a 3-under 67 to build a four-shot lead in the AT&T National and give himself a chance to win for the second time in three tournaments.

Tiger Woods finished round two with an even-par 70, putting him 13 shots behind.

Choi leads, but Kim lurking

Sylvania, Ohio — Na Yeon Choi had a hole-in-one in a 3-under 68 to build a five-shot lead before Christina Kim made a late charge to pull within a stroke Saturday in the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic.

Cook fires another 66, leads by 1

Blainville, Quebec — John Cook shot his second straight 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead over Russ Cochran in the inaugural Montreal Championship.

Kaymer clinging to French lead

Versailles, France — Defending champion Martin Kaymer shot an even-par 71 to take a one-shot lead after the third round of the French Open on Saturday.

MLB

Cards place OF Ludwick on DL

St. Louis — The St. Louis Cardinals placed outfielder Ryan Ludwick on the 15-day disabled list due to a strained left calf and recalled outfielder Jon Jay from Triple-A Memphis.

Soccer

Wizards fall to FC Dallas, 1-0

Frisco, Texas — David Ferreira scored on a penalty for his third goal in four games, and FC Dallas beat the Kansas City Wizards, 1-0, Saturday night.

The Wizards have five losses and a tie in six MLS road games this season.