Warriors’ Draymond Green reportedly shut down trade talks for $195 million forward

Warriors' Draymond Green Reportedly Shut Down Trade Talks

The Golden State Warriors champion, Draymond Green, 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, Green reportedly told Mike Dunleavy and Joe Lacob not to trade for Markkanen due to the cost.

According to ESPN's Anthony Slater, Green played a role in shutting down the trade talks.

The Warriors' inability to have a stretch big has been an issue over the past few seasons, but Green's decision ultimately prevented the trade from happening.

Author's summary: Draymond Green shut down trade talks for Lauri Markkanen.

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Newsweek Newsweek — 2025-10-24

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