07-15-2021, 05:17 PM
(07-15-2021, 04:57 PM)Scott41theMavs Wrote: I could get behind that, presuming they signed a decent Maxi replacement with the MLE.
One Maxi replacement that I'd have in mind would be Lauri Markkanen. I think it's likely he'd get more than MLE money, but he does have a reported interest in coming here. He'd fill largely the same role as Maxi but with the added benefit of being a more varied scorer.
CHI is open to dealing him and perhaps he could be had on a value deal. I remember reading an article about potential avenues for CHI this offseason and was surprised that Dwight Powell was on the list. They heralded Powell's elite ability to finish around the rim and to get to the free throw line, and would be a good backup for Vucevic.
Perhaps there could be a potential deal built around Lauri for Powell.
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