Warriors' Draymond Green Shut Down Trade Talks
The Golden State Warriors champion, Draymond Green, reportedly shut down trade talks for Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen, a 7-feet tall player who can stretch the floor.
According to ESPN's Anthony Slater, Green told Mike Dunleavy and Joe Lacob not to trade for Markkanen due to the high cost of the trade, which would have been $195 million.
Green played a role in shutting down the trade talks, citing the team's inability to afford the cost.
- The Warriors had been interested in trading for Markkanen over the past few years.
- Markkanen's ability to stretch the floor would have been an ideal fit for the team.
- The Warriors' inability to have a stretch big has been an issue in recent seasons.
Author's summary: Draymond Green shut down trade talks for Lauri Markkanen due to cost.