Warriors' Draymond Green Reportedly Shut Down Trade Talks
The Golden State Warriors champion had his reasons for not wanting the team to make the trade for Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen.
Markkanen, a 7-feet tall player who can stretch the floor, would have been an ideal addition to the team. However, according to ESPN's Anthony Slater, Draymond 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, considering what Golden State would have had to give up.
The Warriors' inability to have a stretch big has been an issue over the past few seasons, but no trade for Markkanen ever materialized.
Author's summary: Draymond Green shut down trade talks for Lauri Markkanen.