Warriors' Draymond Green Shuts Down Trade Talks
The Golden State Warriors champion, Draymond Green, reportedly shut down trade talks for Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen, a $195 million forward.
Green had his reasons for not wanting the team to make the trade, considering what the Warriors would have had to give up in return.
- Markkanen is 7-feet tall and can stretch the floor, making him an ideal player to pursue.
- The Warriors have struggled with having a stretch big over the past few seasons.
According to ESPN's Anthony Slater, Green told Mike Dunleavy and Joe Lacob not to trade for Markkanen.
Author's summary: Draymond Green influenced the Warriors' decision not to trade for Lauri Markkanen.