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

[dirkfansince1998]

I know you're a huge fan - we've argued this one before. I think the guy is a little bit crazy on the floor, prone to doing things with the ball he shouldn't, when the ball should actually go to the more talented players. I think he has lost a step on defense over the past couple of seasons, and I think it's really telling that Boston wouldn't want to keep him. 

I know he's local, but I think this is Delon Wright/Josh Richardson all over again.

Could be but you already know my response. When Lowry and Butler are doing some crazy things it is all about winning intangibles. For some reason the same logic isn´t used in Smart´s case. Also think that even if he lost half of his defensive impact he would still be far better than Wright or Richardson.
I am not willing to give up a lot but if the Celtics want to create some additional room under the luxury line or even look at cap room I would be willing to send them a smaller salary (Burke/WCS) and a protected 1st in return.