Lauri Markkanen hopes to stay in Chicago

Lauri Markkanen said "I do want to stay in Chicago long-term" but will leave extension talks to his agent.

Source: K.C. Johnson of NBCS Chicago (Twitter)

ANALYSIS: Lauri Markkanen is coming off a solid year with the Bulls where he averaged 14.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game in 50 games played, all of which he started. Markkanen is a great modern day big man as he can shoot the three ball and still rebound effectively.

It seems likely that Markkanen and the Bulls will come to an agreement this offseason.