As of now, Markkanen only has committed to a short stint for his national team in late June and early July. There's a longer commitment in September, and that's when most players start returning in advance of training camp. Nothing is official yet — and Markkanen is the face of Finland basketball — but he hasn't committed to that stint. And Markkanen has said he'll be training in Chicago when he's not in Finland. These are tough spots for both players and teams, who can't prohibit players from committing to these stints. And in Markkanen's case, there's tremendous pressure — and responsibility — in representing his country. I'm not sure I agree that Mirotic playing for the Spanish national team hurt his game big-time. Granted, he had his best season this past season after committing to working on his body all summer in a contract year. But his Olympic experience proved invaluable. Markkanen projects to have a long career both for the Bulls and his national team. The Bulls have a solid working relationship with the head of the Finnish program. My sense is they'll figure things out.