If not for the strong opinion of veteran forward Draymond Green, we may be sitting here right now with Lauri Markkanen as a member of the Golden State Warriors.
Now it seems that the Warriors' interest in Markkanen last year may have been the last genuine opportunity for a rival team to get their hands on the Utah Jazz star. Danny Ainge reportedly has little interest in dealing Markkanen this season despite constant speculation, with the Jazz potentially looking at becoming buyers instead according to NBA insider Marc Stein.
Lauri Markkanen may be all but off the trade market
Markkanen remains a dream trade target for a number of teams around the league, including the Warriors if they could find a way to reach his $46.