2021 FREE AGENCY: Markkanen wants out of CHI | DAL "definitely interested"

[Kammrath]

RE: Markkanen

I think he has a ton of potential and talent. I think he has even been a "solid" defender most of the time that won't destroy a team defense. But I also think he has underperformed to his talent level and there are some big questions around him.


Coby White on LM:

“When Lauri is aggressive, he can’t be stopped."

 


Zach Lavine on LM:

"He can dribble. He can rebound. He can spread the floor like a guard. And on the defensive end, he can guard different positions and play through the post."

I like the Mavs pursuing him. But at what price point, as far as contract AND as far as trade pieces?


My take:

• Great move if Nico gets him for less than a FRP and at a contract averaging $12-14M per year. Think with his potential and age that would be a tradeable asset.
  
• Poor move if Nico get him for a FRP and at a contract averaging $15+M per year. The FRP is a lost asset AND the contract starts to get questionable as a value at that point IMO.