Warriors' Draymond Green Shuts Down Trade Talks
The Golden State Warriors champion, Draymond Green, reportedly vetoed 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 cost of the trade, which would have been $195 million.
Green played a role in shutting down the trade talks, citing the team's potential losses in the deal.
- The Warriors had been interested in trading for Markkanen over the past few years.
- Markkanen's ability to stretch the floor would have addressed the team's issue with having a stretch big.
Author's summary: Draymond Green vetoed trade talks for Lauri Markkanen due to trade costs.
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