The Golden State Warriors wrapped up their NBA season earlier than they had hoped, but still exceeded expectations set at the start of the campaign. The midseason addition of Jimmy Butler sent shockwaves through the league, immediately repositioning the Warriors as serious contenders. Around that time, speculation intensified about a potential reunion with Kevin Durant.

The blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers stunned the NBA world—but perhaps no one was more caught off guard than Warriors forward Draymond Green. His confusion, however, wasn’t due to Doncic’s destination—it was rooted in a rumor involving Durant. Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Green shared a humorous story about how Golden State owner Joe Lacob inadvertently fueled that speculation.

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