Dirk Nowitzki will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Pelicans, Dwain Price of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Nowitzki will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Pelicans, Dwain Price of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Analysis:

Nowitzki is not dealing with an injury, and he'll simply take the night off to rest. He could play Friday against Orlando, though he previously stated he plans to rest for that contest as well.