Mavericks among teams interested in Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen?

Lauri Markkanen revealed earlier this month that he wants to leave the Chicago Bulls in order to have a "fresh start" to his NBA career. 

Now several teams are being linked to the forward, including the Dallas Mavericks, according to Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer. 

"One other team to watch for (Lauri) Markkanen is the Dallas Mavericks," O'Connor said, via DallasBasketball.com. "I've heard they also have interest, so there's some sign-and-trade possibilities involving him with Charlotte & Dallas."

The Bulls made a $9 million qualifying offer to Markkanen, making him a restricted free agent this summer. Chicago extending a qualifying offer to the 24-year-old allows it to match any offer sheet he may sign. 

Markkanen posted career-worst averages of 13.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game last season while shooting a career-high 40.2% from three and 48% from the field. 

Bulls executive vice president Artūras Karnišovas said in May that Markkanen was "an essential part of our team," according to NBC Sports Chicago. However, things have obviously changed following the additions of Lonzo Ball and DeMar DeRozan this summer.

In addition to the Mavericks and Hornets, the New Orleans Pelicans are also reportedly interested in Markkanen, according to NBA insider Marc Stein.