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

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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.

I think the ball is in Lauri’s court.

I believe Mavs are appealing to him through the media. “We want you, we love you” but have firmly stated there is only one road to becoming a Mav (through the TPE)

If Mavs and Lauri could agree on the money, Chicago and Dallas could then work out the bag.

Dallas being limited to the TPE is a manufactured limit, so the agent is probably not satisfied. But he has to convince Chicago to take back salary otherwise. Chicago can ask for the moon here and Dallas won’t entertain. But Lauri can still go elsewhere (probably not desirable) Agent is busy.