The NBA landscape is still buzzing from the monumental trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers while bringing Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks. This deal, finalized in February, took on new dimensions following Dallas's acquisition of the top pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Draymond Green shared candid insights on the trade during his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, reflecting on the initial shock during a Warriors charity poker tournament when he mistakenly thought Kevin Durant was headed to Golden State instead.

Green's experience at the tournament highlighted the chaotic nature of the news breaking, as he relayed how he had just spoken with Warriors owner Joe Lacob about a potential reunion with Durant, only to be blindsided by the Doncic trade. Despite the Warriors acquiring Jimmy Butler, they fell short in the playoffs, enhancing the intrigue surrounding the Doncic-Davis swap as the league gears up for draft and free agency activities.