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

[Kammrath]

What's your analysis of the defensive comparison between Holmes and Portis? Most importantly, is it significant enough to outweigh the stretch element that Portis can offer, to a Luka-led offense?

I think Holmes is a big who can stay on the floor in the modern NBA. I think he can protect the rim and move his feet exceptionally well. I also love that he is an elite roll man who not only dunks but can get his floater anywhere in the paint (meaning his roll gravity is really good). I think RH improves the Mavs spacing immensely by drawing the defense IN toward the paint in an effort to contain his rolling. 

I want RH because of his fit with Luka. I do not know how he fits with KP, if at all. But I would hate to miss on him being so available.  

I do not have a strong opinion on Portis, but I think he is a very different player than RH and I get the argument that he fits way better with KP.