Warriors' Draymond Green Reportedly Shut Down Trade Talks
The Golden State Warriors champion, Draymond Green, had his reasons for not wanting the team to make the trade for Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen, reportedly valued at $195 million.
Despite Markkanen being an ideal player due to his 7-feet tall stature and ability to stretch the floor, Green told Mike Dunleavy and Joe Lacob not to trade for him.
According to ESPN's Anthony Slater, the reason behind Green's decision was the cost of the trade, which the Warriors would have had to pay.
Green played a role in shutting down the trade talks, as reported by Anthony Slater.
The Warriors' inability to have a stretch big has been an issue over the past few seasons, but no trade for Markkanen ever came to fruition.
Author's summary: Draymond Green stops trade talks for Lauri Markkanen.