Beijing time October 15th, the NBA preseason game is underway. In the last game against the Bulls, the Cavaliers lost 101-102 to their opponents and suffered a two-game losing streak in the preseason .
In this campaign, Markkanen performed well, shooting 8 of 14 shots, 2 of 5 three points, contributing the team's highest data of 18 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. The flower show Evan Mobley also performed well, contributing 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Jarrett Allen contributed 12 points and 8 rebounds.
According to "Cleveland Honest" reporter Chris Fedor, a source who knows the inside story of the Cavaliers revealed that although the team already has three insiders, it is also a center against the Suns. Ayton is interested.
This insider said: The Cavaliers will not discuss the feasibility of a deal with the Suns immediately, and will base on next season’s team record, player performance, and lineup. To decide whether to adjust the lineup.
Even if the Cavaliers need to trade, they will operate next summer. They may pack Jarrett Allen and Markanen to the Suns, and use rookie max contracts to sign Ayton. Come to form the Ayton + Mobley twin tower lineup.
Allen was bought from the Rockets in the Harden deal with a first-round signing. This year’s offseason and the Cavaliers reached a five-year $100 million renewal. His contract is 20 million per year; and Mar Kanin is a way for the Cavaliers to sign first and then change.It was traded from the Bulls for a four-year quote of $67 million, and the salary was 16 million per year.
During the 2020-21 regular season, Markanen averaged 13.6 points and 5.3 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game, and his 3-point percentage was 40.2%. Averaged 12.8 points and 10 rebounds per game, shooting 61.8% from the field;
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