DALLAS -- Like a defender playing the passing lane, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban pounced to intercept a question intended for Kristaps Porzingis on Monday during an introductory news conference for the four players Dallas acquired in the blockbuster trade with the New York Knicks.
The inquiry was about whether Porzingis, the 23-year-old prodigal talent and 7-foot-3 centerpiece of the trade, plans to sign a long-term deal with the Mavericks when he enters restricted free agency this summer.
"I can answer that for you," Cuban said. "Yeah, he does."
Porzingis responded with a laugh.