Markkanen-Bulls unlikely to reach contract extension agreement before deadline

The Finnish forward will become RFA

Lauri Markkanen is unlikely to reach a contract extension agreement with the Chicago Bulls before today’s deadline.

Per NBC Sports, Barring a dramatic change on Monday’s deadline day, Lauri Markkanen will be joining the ranks of restricted free agency next offseason. Talks on his rookie extension continued Sunday but sputtered on life support. Sources said the gap remains wide.

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