Cavs: Lauri Markkanen starting a bit slow is to be expected

One could understand the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ rationale in acquiring Lauri Markkanen via sign-and-trade from the Chicago Bulls this offseason. Yes, Cleveland most notably having to send out Larry Nance Jr. in the deal to the Portland Trail Blazers did sting a bit, but his representation was reportedly interested in him getting to a more established winning situation, and the Cavs worked him/them to do so.

Nance expressed his gratitude for his time with the Cavaliers, and with his family history with the Wine and Gold, he is forever grateful, as was laid out in the aforementioned report/an interview with Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor (subscription required).

Admittedly though, Nance, who is 28,…