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Mark Cuban on Porzingis and Dirk working out: ‘F–k no’

DALLAS — In rare form, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said from his locker-room StairMaster he wouldn’t be happy if Dirk Nowitzki worked out with Knicks phenom Kristaps Porzingis this summer.

Porzingis said in November a plan was in the works to work out with his German idol after plans were foiled last season.

Cuban doesn’t want his superstar — even if he’s at the end of his career — giving a young rival any shooting pointers.

“F–k no,’’ Cuban said playfully about the prospect. “You know how much money I pay Dirk? Unless he teaches him how to shoot like me, then I’ll be really excited about it.