08-25-2021, 11:13 AM
Re: Markkanen, my opinion is that if the Mavs can get the player to come down to a signing price that they like AND the Bulls to accept a trade scenario that does not include either a current rotation player or a future first, it's a positive addition. "Addition" meaning adding to the roster talent, which is how they should be thinking.
If the Mavs cave and give up in the game of chicken (which certain rumors seem to suggest is what's happening) I'll be very, very disappointed. I don't view him as enough of an upgrade over Kleber (or really any other rotation player) to justify shaking up the culture. I would see that as a lateral move that could potentially make the team worse in the short term (though I do comprehend that it might make sense longterm because of the players' ages).
If the Mavs cave and give up in the game of chicken (which certain rumors seem to suggest is what's happening) I'll be very, very disappointed. I don't view him as enough of an upgrade over Kleber (or really any other rotation player) to justify shaking up the culture. I would see that as a lateral move that could potentially make the team worse in the short term (though I do comprehend that it might make sense longterm because of the players' ages).
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