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

[Tyler]

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

Yep. And the fact that we also have heard a few times that the feeling is mutual and Markkanen is definitely interested in Dallas is also a good sign. I get the distinct feeling that if there's a deal to be done it's Nico's to make.

As for where Lauri fits in Dallas -- you know how Dallas often likes to talk about being opportunistic? This is what that looks like. When you have a chance to snag a decent young asset on a reasonable contract thanks to unusual circumstances, you make the deal and figure things out later.