Lauri Markkanen Wants Out Of Chicago, Seeks ‘Fresh Start’

Even after offering a qualifying offer, the Chicago Bulls were shopping around former first-round pick Lauri Markkanen as a potential sign-and-trade candidate.

The Bulls thought they had a deal in place with the Spurs when they were acquiring DeMar DeRozan, but Markkanen sought more money than San Antonio was willing to give.

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Lauri Markkanen might be asking for too much money from potential suitors, but that doesn’t mean he’s willing to accept the Bulls’ offer.

Markkanen recently revealed to a Finnish reporter that he wants out of Chicago, and will look to seek a ‘fresh start’ with another squad.

Despite remaining on the Bulls roster, Lauri Markkanen claims he has “offers from several different teams.”

“I want a fresh start to my NBA career somewhere else,” he added via Bleacher Report.

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With the Bulls new additions this offseason, it appears that Lauri Markkanen will be the odd man out.

Markkanen still believes he’s a starter in the NBA, and that will likely not be possible in Chicago with the way the Bulls are currently constructed.

A ‘fresh start’ is probably a good idea for both Lauri Markkanen and the Chicago Bulls.

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