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

[Kammrath]

I would love LM on the roster, but NOT at the expense of yet ANOTHER first round pick. I want those available to COMBINE for the next actual difference maker who becomes unhappy.

But you also need young, talented players on good salaries to salary match for that star. If the Mavs can rehab LM's image and career arc, he becomes part of the package you send to another team in the next year or so. First round picks alone won't do it for a star these days.