08-11-2021, 10:04 PM
When we hear from Stein that the Dallas Mavericks are definitely interested in Markkanen and that they would love to get him, my ears perk up because it's Stein --- but then it's hard to know what definitely interested and love mean in practical terms that define what they might be willing to do to get him.
We can easily assume they would love to get him for free, and would hate him if it cost a max contract, 2 1st rounders, and players like DFS, Kleber, and more.
But in that huge in between, where are they? That issue drives what they might offer. Do they have a significant need for him, as to a role and minutes, how would that work, and why are they paying more to add yet another big? Other than the fact that he is talented and young and has some skill on offense, I'm not sure I get this.
We can easily assume they would love to get him for free, and would hate him if it cost a max contract, 2 1st rounders, and players like DFS, Kleber, and more.
But in that huge in between, where are they? That issue drives what they might offer. Do they have a significant need for him, as to a role and minutes, how would that work, and why are they paying more to add yet another big? Other than the fact that he is talented and young and has some skill on offense, I'm not sure I get this.