Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Dallas Mavericks

Report: Mavericks interested in acquiring big man Lauri Markkanen

Lauri Markkanen and Luka Doncic
Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

The Dallas Mavericks have already had a pretty busy offseason thus far.

However, it seems that the team may not be done making moves. It is reportedly considering bringing in Finnish big man Lauri Markkanen.

“One other team to watch for Markkanen is the Dallas Mavericks,” said The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor on a recent episode of his podcast. “I’ve heard they also have interest, so there’s some sign-and-trade possibilities involving him with Charlotte and Dallas.”

Markkanen, who was drafted in 2017, is currently a restricted free agent. The Chicago Bulls have the right to match any offer the power forward might receive this offseason. However, he may want a change of scenery to continue his NBA career.

The 7-footer could certainly help out several teams because of his combination of height and skills. He has career averages of 15.6 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. He has also made 36.6 percent of his 3-point shots.

Earlier this year, it was reported that Markkanen privately wanted to join the Mavs. So it seems that there is mutual interest between the two parties.

Trending

Denver Nuggets

Dwight Howard hasn’t lost any confidence since leaving the NBA, even when comparing himself to two-time league MVP Nikola Jokic. Prime Nikola Jokic… or...

New York Knicks

New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley is in line for a lucrative contract extension, with one NBA insider pointing out that his situation has...

Atlanta Hawks

Following Scottie Pippen’s controversial remarks about former teammate Michael Jordan, Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young was seemingly convinced that Pippen’s comments were generated by...

Golden State Warriors

The 2022-23 season did not end the way that the Golden State Warriors would have liked, as they were knocked out in the second...