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, 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 because of what Golden State would have had to give up, reportedly $195 million.
Green played a role in shutting down the trade talks.
Author's summary: Draymond Green influenced the Warriors' decision not to trade for Lauri Markkanen.