Lauri Markkanen, Chicago Bulls. Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images
Lauri Markkanen is now a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, after playing the first four seasons of his career with the Chicago Bulls. He was once the seventh overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft out of Arizona, the youngest piece in the Jimmy Butler trade. Now the Bulls have executed a sign-and-trade to send Markkanen to the Cavs.
The Cavs have the 7-foot Markkanen under contract for the next four seasons as part of their young frontcourt rotation, and he will rotate with Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley at the big positions to hopefully bring out the best in all three players.