“There is a 30 to 40% chance that he will play in Dallas next season”

While the market has calmed down for some time now, we are still waiting for the outcome for some players. Among the remaining players, Dallas could have a nice bet to help Luka Doncic in the seasons to come.

The free agency market has been open for a few weeks now, and after a few days of madness, calm has returned. But between now and the resumption, there is time to do good business, especially since all the files are not yet finished. For exemple, DeMarcus Cousins still hope to find a franchise by the start of training camp.

But this is not the only hot file at the moment, since Lauri Markkanen is patient after an adventure that will end with the Bulls. The Illinois team took a very offensive approach with the arrival of DeMar DeRozan, or Lonzo Ball, signifying the end of the course for the Finn.

Publicly, the interior even wanted to make a new start, far from Chicago. His departure is therefore confirmed, it remains to be seen where he will play next year. Nothing is done, but for the journalist of The Athletic Tim Cato, a coming from the side of Dallas, with Luka Doncic, is gaining momentum.

I will also bet on the Mavericks, there is about 30 or 40% for him to play there next year.

Help that could be beneficial for Doncic regarding the sequel, but one detail calls out: Markkanen has a game similar to Kristaps Porzingis. Can the two players live together? Let’s say that on paper, the fit is clearly not obvious.

Especially since according to the same source, it will be necessary to make some sacrifices to try to make this trade work:

Dallas could give Markkanen something like 3 years and $ 44 million, sending about a $ 10 million player in return, without using their exception. I’ve heard Chicago have an interest in Max Kleber, but it’s risky for Dallas to give up an interesting player off the bench to lure Markkanen with a bigger paycheck.

If the Mavs really want Lauri Markkanen, the option is open. But is it really a wise decision? Let’s say that on paper, it’s not that easy. Still, help is expected for Luka Doncic.