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 7-feet tall player who can stretch the floor.
According to ESPN's Anthony Slater, Green told the team's management, including Mike Dunleavy and Joe Lacob, not to trade for Markkanen due to the high cost of $195 million.
Green's decision was likely influenced by the team's need to conserve assets, as trading for Markkanen would have required significant sacrifices.
- The Warriors had been interested in trading for Markkanen over the past few years.
- Markkanen's ability to stretch the floor would have addressed a key issue for the Warriors.
- The team ultimately landed Al Horford instead.
Author's summary: Draymond Green shuts down trade talks for Lauri Markkanen.
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