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

Warriors' Draymond Green Rejects 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 Mike Dunleavy and Joe Lacob not to trade for Markkanen due to the high cost of the trade, which would have been $195 million.

Green played a role in rejecting the trade, considering what Golden State would have had to give up.

Author's summary: Draymond Green rejects trade talks for Lauri Markkanen due to high cost.

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Newsweek Newsweek — 2025-10-24

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