08-19-2021, 09:32 AM
(08-19-2021, 08:18 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: I'll reserve the right to be wrong, but I don't think it is a factor.
The question then becomes "what then" is the hold-up. I might argue it is the Moses/Oct 1st thing, but that doesn't make sense either. They could easily announce a deal now that is effective 10/1 and end the mystery and let people do their apartment shopping. But, they haven't, so that's not the right answer either.
I think at this stage it has to be between the teams. Markkanen´s team has to have the available numbers and options figured out by now, whether that´s with us or another team. If the hold-up is that the Mavs offer TPE or Powell + two 2nd round picks and the Bulls want either Kleber or/and a 1st round pick, I´m not sure this will be resolved. If the stand-off is Kleber + Burke (Mavs) vs. Kleber + 1st round pick (Bulls), they´ll find a middle ground. I guess a lot will also depend on how the new MBT view Porzingis and whether they consider Markkanen his replacement. In that case, they´ll probably be willing to offer a little more.