Lauri Markkanen, Chicago Bulls (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
One of the most hotly discussed topics for the Chicago Bulls throughout the latter stages of the regular season was what would happen with fourth-year power forward and impending restricted free agent Lauri Markkanen. With the former Arizona Wildcat and seven-footer Markkanen set to hit free agency this summer, it now feels like almost a given that he won’t be wearing a Bulls uniform next season.
The Bulls don’t have a whole lot of wiggle room on the books this offseason, and re-signing Markkanen could limit them even further.