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The Golden State Warriors have produced their worst performance of the season to date with a 120-110 loss to the Bucks in Milwaukee.

With star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo out, it was former Warrior Ryan Rollins who stepped up with a career-best night. Is there reason to panic for Golden State after such a disappointing performance, or is this just a blip on the radar?

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The Golden State Warriors have moved to 4-1 with a win over the L.A. Clippers on Tuesday night, with Quinten Post taking advantage of his starting opportunity with an impressive two-way performance.

Stevie joins me on this episode to discuss the 98-79 victory, more takeaways from the first week of Golden State basketball, and other bigger elements at play across the NBA!

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The Golden State Warriors got back to winning ways with a 131-118 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night, but it was the youth of Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody that crucially led the way on the first night of a back-to-back.

Can the Warriors get this kind of consistent performance from all three players moving forward, and is there still a giant center problem that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later?

Aaron Gordon went for an astonishing 50 points on a remarkable 10-of-11 shooting from 3-point range, yet it was the brilliance of Stephen Curry who stole the show late in a thrilling overtime win for the Warriors in their home opener.

Plenty to talk about from this game beyond Curry and Gordon, with the performances of Al Horford, Jonathan Kuminga and Will Richard also major storylines in the 137-131 win.

Stevie Ray joins me to dissect the Warriors' 119-109 victory over the Lakers on opening night, with Jimmy Butler, Stephen Curry and Jonathan Kuminga leading the way with impressive performances to help the franchise to the best possible start to the new season!

With Moses Moody a confirmed out for opening night against the Los Angeles Lakers, Steve Kerr suddenly has a conundrum on who should be the fifth-starter for the Golden State Warriors to start the season.

Plus, does Golden State’s plans for Al Horford suggest an obvious trade the front office needs to already be considering?

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On this episode I'm joined by Uriah Young of NBA Now & Then whose podcast specializes in bridging the gap between past and present to reveal fascinating and thought-provoking comparisons of players from different eras.

With that theme in mind, we undertake a fun exercise on comparing Golden State's stars with previous greats of the game, and offer our thoughts on who the franchise's young players could emulate in the future.

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Stephen Curry led the way with 28 points in less than 27 minutes against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, but it was Jonathan Kuminga's ejection and Will Richard's impressive first start that may have been the biggest talking points.

Plus, a crashing down to earth for Brandin Podziemski after Sunday's performance against the Lakers, and more on the Warriors center rotation a week out from the start of the regular season.

Playing without Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Al Horford and Moses Moody, the Warriors fell 126-116 in their third preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.

Brandin Podziemski was the clear standout for the Warriors particularly in the third-quarter, but how do we evaluate the performance of Jonathan Kuminga? 

Plus, how concerning is Draymond Green’s preseason form, and would the Warriors consider moving the franchise legend if it meant acquiring one of Bam Adebayo or Lauri Markkanen?

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The Golden State Warriors main rotation found themselves thoroughly outplayed by the Portland Trail Blazers in the first 2.5 quarters at Chase Center on Wednesday night.

However, after being down 19 entering the fourth, a 51-point outburst led by Quinten Post, Will Richard and LJ Cryer helped the Warriors to a 129-123 victory to push their preseason record to 2-0.

The Golden State Warriors made a positive preseason start with a 111-103 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, with Moses Moody and Al Horford impressing during the eight-point win.

On this episode Stevie joins me with our biggest takeaways from the game, including the performances of Jonathan Kuminga and Draymond Green along with some of Steve Kerr's lineup combinations.

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On this episode I'm joined by Celtics beat writer Jack Simone to offer some thoughts and a different perspective on Al Horford and his fit with the Golden State Warriors after an excellent first preseason outing on Sunday against the Lakers.

Later on Jack and I also discuss where the Celtics are at and whether the Warriors could possibly get their hands on Derrick White in a trade.

Thanks so much to Jack for coming on and make sure to check out his work here:

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Jonathan Kuminga has spoken for the first time since returning to the Golden State Warriors, so what do we make of his comments following such a drawn out free agency process?

Plus, the lineup conundrum facing the Warriors in preseason/training camp and Steve Kerr’s comment that fans are bound to be disgusted by.  

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Stevie jumps back on with me to do a full recap of 2025 media day for the Golden State Warriors, including the response from veteran players on the Jonathan Kuminga situation as that continues to drag out.

Plus, going through all of the Warriors' recent signings over the past 24 hours or so and what they could mean for the franchise's hopes of contending for another title this season.

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The Golden State Warriors have officially agreed to a multi-year contract with Al Horford in free agency, ending months of anticipation surrounding the veteran center's arrival in the Bay Area. 

What will Horford's addition do for the Warriors and their projected starting lineup? Plus, how a sequence of events in Boston has ultimately led to the 5x All-Star joining the Warriors.

The Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings have reportedly revived sign-and-trade talks according to Sam Amick of The Athletic, but can a deal possibly get done that appeases both sides?

Is there a player outside Malik Monk that the Warriors could target, or is Kuminga's return to the franchise still inevitable?

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The Golden State Warriors roster may finally be set after a major free agency update from Marc Stein on Monday, but is a consolidation trade already in order given the glut of shooting guard options?

Plus, which five players could be on the outside looking in when it comes to holding a rotation spot for Steve Kerr entering the season.

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Jonathan Kuminga’s agent Aaron Turner has taken a unique approach to the current free agency situation in deciding to do a media tour over recent days.

Why exactly has Turner taken such an unusual approach at this time, and why did he repeatedly mentioned Al Horford, Jalen Green and Jalen Johnson as having relevance in negotiations with the Golden State Warriors?

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Trey Murphy III has a unique blend of youth, skillset, fit, contract and trade price that makes him the absolute dream trade target for the Golden State Warriors.

On this episode, why the Warriors can’t afford to miss this opportunity if it arises, and why Murphy might even be a priority over chasing the long-held dream of Giannis Antetokounmpo. 

On this episode I'm joined by Stevie Ray to unpack the explosive report from ESPN on Jonathan Kuminga's free agency as the stalemate between he and the Golden State Warriors continues.

What should each party do before the October 1 qualifying offer deadline, and how can the Warriors best maximize Kuminga once the season gets underway?

Thanks again to Stevie for jumping on and look forward to hearing more from him as the season progresses!

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I'd love if you guys could go and check it out here.

If not, I still really appreciate the support on YouTube or via your podcast feed where there will remain multiple episodes each week and post-game live streams once the season recommences.

The Golden State Warriors continue to explore roster possibilities as they work through Jonathan Kuminga's free agency, having recently looked at a pair of young players that includes 6'9" point guard Dalano Banton.

Also on this episode, how the New York Knicks signing Landry Shamet could impact Golden State's roster plans, and could a pair of former Warrior wings be on the move as trade speculation continues?

Josh Giddey's four-year, $100 million contract with the Chicago Bulls now leaves Jonathan Kuminga as easily the most notable restricted restricted free agent left on the market.

So will Giddey's new deal exert some pressure on Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors to follow suit? Could the Bulls renew interest in the young forward after conversations in the past?

Much has been made of Al Horford's expected arrival at the Golden State Warriors and how his 3-point shooting from the center position will balance out a front court featuring Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green.

However, it's the other side of the ball where Horford could be even more important, and particularly in matchups against the best player in the world...

With Jonathan Kuminga's free agency stalemate with the Golden State Warriors stemming further into September, the likelihood of him accepting the $7.9 million qualifying offer becomes more and more likely.

Having Kuminga take that previously unthinkable path would be a disaster for the Warriors, but they would at least gain access to a forgotten trade tool that could become extremely important.

Reports suggest the Golden State Warriors have already locked in a number of free agency signings once Jonathan Kuminga's situation is resolved, leaving perhaps one roster spot between a number of options on the market.

One veteran guard easily stands above others in terms of who the Warriors should prioritize, yet it's not the direction that Mike Dunleavy Jr. and the front office may be heading.

Back after nearly a month to check in with some thoughts on the ongoing Jonathan Kuminga saga, the Warriors' other expected moves in free agency, and recent reports on their trade interest in Trey Murphy III.

Can Golden State possibly convince New Orleans to give up the 25-year-old rising star? There's a couple reasons to be optimistic, along with a four-team blockbuster mock trade that could still be completed this offseason!

The Sacramento Kings have re-emerged as perhaps the leading suitor for Jonathan Kuminga, but getting a sign-and-trade done with the Golden State Warriors is still incredibly difficult to figure out.

In this episode I’ll go through all the potential scenarios and how they would impact both teams both in the short-term and in subsequent moves further down the track.

Major reports on Jonathan Kuminga’s future with the Golden State Warriors from ESPN on Thursday, including that the franchise certainly wants the young forward back in the fold ahead of next season.

However, convincing Kuminga that the Warriors are the best team for him remains a major problem, with sign-and-trade scenarios still in play.

Plus, the threat of signing the qualifying offer and how mutual interest with free agent Seth Curry could be bad news for one of Golden State’s playoff heroes.

Jonathan Kuminga's restricted free agency continues to be a stalled process for the Golden State Warriors, but exactly which rival team is most likely to pull off a sign-and-trade if the young forward doesn't return to the franchise?

Plus, the latest on Al Horford, De'Anthony Melton and a new name to monitor for the Warriors who've been linked to a veteran guard who could become an ideal backup to Stephen Curry!

The Phoenix Suns reportedly have interest in Jonathan Kuminga, but does the divisional rival even have anything that the Golden State Warriors would want in a sign-and-trade?

Plus, how the Warriors’ decision should be impacted by Bradley Beal and Damian Lillard’s recent free agency moves, and how it all intertwines with their pursuit of Al Horford.

Plenty to cover in this episode, starting with some more summer league takeaways after a strong response from Alex Toohey and the Warriors against the Jazz on Sunday.

Plus, more free agency thoughts on Jonathan Kuminga, Al Horford, Ben Simmons and others, along with a controversial take on LeBron James and a forgotten player who could still be part of Golden State’s starting lineup entering next season.

The Golden State Warriors still haven't made a single move nearly 10 days into free agency, but it's not all doom and gloom like some frustrated fans would have you believing. I'll outline why that's the case, then get to your comments as we continue to speculate about what could be on the horizon.

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Speculation continues to grow on the Golden State Warriors offseason moves, including a likely reunion with De'Anthony Melton, interest in Bradley Beal and more updates on Al Horford and Jonathan Kuminga!

Plus, the Warriors finished up their California Classic campaign on Tuesday with a loss to the Miami Heat, with plenty of takeaways on the likes of Alex Toohey, Will Richard and Taran Armstrong.

The Golden State Warriors have started 1-1 at the California Classic, with plenty to discuss including the debuts of Will Richard and Taran Armstrong over the past two days. Plus, the latest on Jonathan Kuminga and Al Horford as the Warriors remain quiet on the free agency front.

Tune into the live stream after day four of free agency as we spoke more about Jonathan Kuminga's future and the latest on the Golden State Warriors forward, including reported interest from the Washington Wizards and what a sign-and-trade could look like.

Plus, more across the free agency landscape including the latest on Al Horford as the Warriors pursue the veteran big man!

Tune into a live reaction regarding all the speculation surrounding Jonathan Kuminga on Wednesday night (U.S. Time), including the Kings reported offer to the Warriors that had social media in meltdown.

Day two of NBA free agency was dominated by the Milwaukee Bucks decision to sign Myles Turner away from Indiana and stunningly waive Damian Lillard in the process. 

The Warriors have reportedly already reached out to Dame, but should they actually have interest in bringing him home to the Bay? Plus, the waiting game continues on Jonathan Kuminga and Al Horford...

The Golden State Warriors lost beloved veteran Kevon Looney to the New Orleans Pelicans, while failing to make any move themselves in a slow first day of free agency for the franchise.

Jonathan Kuminga's future remains up in the air, while Al Horford is now the biggest player to watch with reports Golden State are heavily interested in the Boston Celtics big man.

Tune into this replay of the live stream as we discuss Loon's legendary career with the Warriors, the latest on Kuminga and potential sign-and-trade scenarios, as well as the potential addition of...

With free agency less than 48 hours away, the eyes of Golden State Warriors fans are centered on the future of Jonathan Kuminga and what the franchise is planning with the young forward.

In this episode, a Kuminga sign-and-trade proposal that would bring two regularly mentioned trade targets to the Bay, plus exploring other potential targets for the Warriors in free agency!