NEW YORK – Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki received All-NBA honors for the eighth consecutive season, but his streak of three first-team designations in a row ended when he was voted by media members to the second team.

Kobe Bryant added another honor Thursday to go with his MVP award, becoming the only unanimous selection to the All-NBA team.

The Lakers guard was voted to the first team for the third straight season and sixth time in his career.

Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki received All-NBA honors for the eighth consecutive season, but his streak of three first-team designations in a row ended when he was voted by media members to the second team.

Billups questionable for Game 4: Pistons guard Chauncey Billups said Thursday he was still sore after suffering a strained right hamstring Wednesday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Billups said he isn't sure if he will be ready to play in Game 4 on Saturday in Orlando.

Nets name Vandeweghe GM: Kiki Vandeweghe became the New Jersey Nets' general manager Thursday. Vandeweghe replaces Ed Stefanski, who left to become the general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers.

Eddie Sefko