NBA Rumors: Lauri Markkanen contemplating joining forces with Luka Doncic at Dallas Mavericks in the off-season
NBA rumors indicate that the Chicago Bulls will have a major decision to make on Lauri Markkanen, who is set to become a free agent in the summer.
The star from Finland has been a regular fixture at power forward for the Bulls since coming from the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2017, despite being quite inconsistent in his performances.
NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls' Lauri Markkanen eyeing a move to Dallas Mavericks
According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun Times, Chicago Bulls' Lauri Markkanen is considering signing with the Dallas Mavericks in the off-season.
If the move goes through, it will see him join hands with two European superstars in Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis.
The Dallas Mavericks will possess considerable cap-room in the summer, which makes the possibility of this move happening quite realistic.
The Mavericks are a popular destination for players of European descent, as stars like Dirk Nowitzki and more recently Luka Doncic have made their name with the 2011 NBA champions.
Lauri Markkanen had a productive season with the Chicago Bulls, averaging 13.6 points and 5.3 rebounds. He shot a superb 40% from downtown, and will provide the Dallas Mavericks with much-needed three-point shooting.
The Mavericks finished in the middle of the pack in that discipline during the regular season.
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Lauri Markkanen has spent four seasons with the Chicago Bulls. He was part of the Jimmy Butler trade, which saw Markkanen, Zach LaVine and Kris Dunn join the six-time NBA champions in 2017.
Zach LaVine has taken up a starring role for the Chicago Bulls, while Kris Dunn left the team in the 2020 off-season, which leaves Markkanen to make a decision regarding his future in the summer.
NBA rumors suggest that the Chicago Bulls will match any serious offers that Lauri Markkanen receives in the off-season.
He is a restricted free agent, which will allow the Bulls to match these offers. It remains to be seen where the Arizona product will play next season.
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