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

[KillerLeft]

But you also need young, talented players on good salaries to salary match for that star.

Absolutely, which is why I think @"Jommybone"'s question was the right one. 

I see LM as a good piece to have, but NOT a needle mover in any kind of deal like that. Just my opinion, but I flat out don't believe he's a starter on a good team. Those who disagree with that opinion might see the situation completely differently.