Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban shot down rumors that big man Kristaps Porzingis is on the trade block.
Responding to multiple reports that Dallas was feeling out possible trade partners, Cuban issued a flat denial to the Dallas Morning News on Tuesday.
“It’s not accurate,” he said. “We have not discussed him in a trade at all. Has not happened.”
Porzingis, 25, is averaging 20.5 points and 8.2 rebounds in 17 games this season. He was inactive for Monday night’s 102-92 win against the Memphis Grizzlies due to back stiffness.
The Mavericks are 8-9 with Porzingis in the starting lineup and 6-6 without him.
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