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, valued at $195 million.
Reports indicated that the Golden State Warriors were interested in trading for Markkanen, a 7-feet tall player who can stretch the floor.
However, according to ESPN's Anthony Slater, Green told Mike Dunleavy and Joe Lacob not to trade for Markkanen due to the cost.
Green played a role in shutting down the trade talks, citing the potential costs to the team.
The Warriors' inability to have a stretch big has been an issue over the past few seasons, but Green's intervention prevented a trade for Markkanen.
Author's summary: Draymond Green influenced the Warriors' decision not to trade for Lauri Markkanen.