Kristaps Porzingis Agrees to 5-Year Max Contract With Mavericks
By Mark Powell
Despite not playing one game for the Dallas Mavericks last season due to injury concerns, Kristaps Porzingis has agreed to a new five-year contract with Big D for max money.
Due to the Knicks failure to land a top free agent in this class (it would appear), the move by Dallas to trade for Porzingis in the first place looks even better. Now, they're locking up their new-found asset long-term to pair with Luka Doncic for years to come.
The Mavericks and Kristaps Porzingis have reached agreement on a new five-year, $158 million contract, league sources say
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 30, 2019
$158 million is a lot to commit to a player who hasn't seen the court in over a year, but Mark Cuban and Co. are left very little choice when it comes to Porzingis. The Latvian big man has the potential to revolutionize Dallas' post presence, and can also step outside as well, giving the Mavericks an incredible one-two punch alongside Doncic, the 2018-19 NBA Rookie of the Year.
Kristaps Porzingis is reportedly agreeing to a five-year, $158 million extension with the Mavericks, according to Stadium's @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/yHJ6T9BX9s
— Stadium (@Stadium) June 30, 2019
Adding Kristaps for the next five seasons was a must, and gives this team a firmer identity in the post-Dirk Nowitzki era. Now, Dallas can move on to other timely additions to the roster.