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

Warriors' Draymond Green Shuts Down Trade Talks

The Golden State Warriors champion, Draymond Green, reportedly stopped trade talks for Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen, a $195 million forward.

Green's decision was based on the team's potential losses in the trade. The Warriors had been interested in Markkanen due to his 7-foot height and ability to stretch the floor.

According to ESPN's Anthony Slater, Green told Mike Dunleavy and Joe Lacob not to trade for Markkanen because of the potential cost to the team.

Green played a role in stopping the trade due to the team's potential losses.

Author's summary: Draymond Green stops Warriors' trade talks for Lauri Markkanen.

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Newsweek Newsweek — 2025-10-24

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