Morning News Links - Nowitzki considers surgery, Blue Jays scout Edwin Jackson and LeBron James the comic book?

NBA

Newly-acquired point guard Kyle Lowry is expected to make his Toronto Raptors debut in Wednesday's preseason game against the Washington Wizards. Lowry has been sidelined with a groin injury since training camp in Halifax. [Raptors.com]

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki says that a decision will be made later this week as to whether or not surgery is required on his ailing knee. [USA Today]

ESPN The Magazine and Marvel have teamed up to create the "LeBron: King of the Rings" comic book. [ESPN]

The Sacramento Kings and Sleep Train Mattress Centers announced a deal to rename the team's arena on Monday. Power Balance Pavilion will now be named Sleep Train Arena. [Sacramento Bee]

Seattle City Council voted to approve a $490 million sports and entertainment arena with $200 million in public funds. [Seattle Times]

The Dallas Mavericks have suspended guard Delonte West for conduct detrimental to the team. There is no word on what West did, or how long the suspension will be. [ESPN]

New Orleans Hornets guard Eric Gordon is expected to spend the rest of the week doing running and strength work to see how his surgically-repaired knee responds. [New Orleans Times-Picayune]

MLB

San Francisco Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro was forced to leave Monday's NLCS Game 2 with a hip injury, after he collided with a sliding Matt Holliday at second base. X-rays came back negative, and he is expected to undergo an MRI today. [ESPN]

Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz is reportedly looking for a two-year deal worth between $25 million and $30 million. Ortiz has expressed his desire to remain with the Red Sox. [Boston Herald]

Former All-Star catcher Brad Ausmus will interview for the Boston Red Sox's vacant managerial position later this week. Ausmus is only two years removed from his playing career. [ESPN]

The Toronto Blue Jays reportedly had nine different scouts present for Washington Nationals pitcher Edwin Jackson's final three starts. [CBS Sports]

An initial MRI on New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter revealed no extensive ligament damage in addition to his fractured ankle. Jeter will see a specialist to determine if surgery is the next step. [CBS Sports]

NFL

The Detroit Lions announced that running back Jahvid Best was not cleared to return to practice by neurologists. Best, who's most recent concussion came exactly one year ago today, is not expected to play this season. [DetroitLions.com]

Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray's MRI revealed ligament damage in his sprained foot. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says that Murray will not play in Week 7. [Dallas Morning News]

Cleveland Browns linebacker Scott Fujita, who has been battling suspension all season for his role in the New Orleans Saints' bounty scandal, could have suffered a career-ending injury. The Browns fear that Fujita's current neck injury could spell the end of his playing days. [The Score]

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis will miss the remainder of the season due to a triceps tear. Lewis finishes the season with 57 total tackles, one sack and one forced fumble. [Twitter]

The Buffalo Bills re-signed defensive end Shawne Merriman, who was released by the team prior to the start of the season. Merriman will help fill the void left by defensive end Mark Anderson, who is expected to miss three to nine weeks following knee surgery. [BuffaloBills.com]

New England Patriots wide receiver Brandon Lloyd is reportedly suffering from a bruised shoulder, stemming from a catch he made in Sunday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Lloyd is expected to play in Week 7. [ESPN]

The Philadelphia Eagles announced that they have dismissed defensive coordinator Juan Castillo, and named secondary coach Todd Bowles as his replacement. [NFL.com]

The cars of multiple players on the New York Giants were burglarized while the team was in San Francisco for their Week 6 matchup. Multiple cars were broken in to and at least one was stolen. [NBC New York]

NHL

NHL player agent Pat Brisson, who represents 62 NHL players including Sidney Crosby, would like to organize a world tour for the locked-out players. Brisson organized a world tour during the 2004-05 NHL lockout. [Sporting News]

Political strategist Frank Luntz organized a focus group funded by the NHL aimed at helping the owners appear more positive to the public during the lockout. [Deadspin]

The KHL has suspended two referees for three games and demoted the linesmen from a Traktor, Lokomotiv game in which a missed call for too many men on the ice led to a goal for Lokomotiv. [Yahoo! Sports]