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The Golden State Warriors produced a mammoth comeback effort in the fourth-quarter on Thursday, only to fall short in heart-breaking fashion in the final second.

All the takeaways from a game with plenty of positives and negatives, including the disappointment of Golden State's young players who again failed to step up without the veteran core.

Seth Curry dropped a major statement in his debut for the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, posting 14 points on 6-of-7 shooting in less than 18 minutes to pile the pressure on others within Steve Kerr's rotation.

That pressure will only heighten with the confirmed return of De'Anthony Melton against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, providing significant question marks on the state of the rotation going forward.

Stevie Ray is back on the podcast to dissect what he's seen from the Warriors over the past few weeks, along with what we can expect from the addition of Seth Curry and the imminent return of De'Anthony Melton.

We then dive into a deep trade discussion on various moves the Warriors could make ahead of the February deadline, and how far we'd be willing to go to acquire certain players.

Seth Curry is set to return to the Golden State Warriors on a rest of season deal, potentially bringing with it a raft of rotation and roster ramifications given underwhelming play from others over the first quarter of the campaign.

Which players could find themselves in trouble with the Curry signing and the imminent return of De'Anthony Melton, and how exactly do the Warriors prioritize this roster beyond Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler?

If a 104-100 loss to the Houston Rockets wasn't disappointing enough for the Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry will now be sent for an MRI after leaving Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets in the final minute.

Were there any positives to take from a meltdown against the short-handed Rockets, and how desperate could the Warriors get leading into the mid-season trade deadline?

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At long last Buddy Hield finally turned around his horror form, dropping a new season-high 20 points to go with five rebounds and four rebounds in a 134-117 victory for the Golden State Warriors over the Utah Jazz.

More on Hield's performance and perhaps the unhealthy reliance the Warriors have on him, along with the roles of Quinten Post and Gary Payton II in the starting lineup, and Brandin Podziemski's punishment from this post-game live stream!

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Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler combined for 67 points against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center on Tuesday night, but it wasn't enough as the Golden State Warriors fell to a 121-113 defeat despite the absence of Paolo Banchero.

The inconsistent offensive production beyond Curry and Butler continues to be a concern for the Warriors, and is one that might not necessarily be addressed by the return of Jonathan Kuminga.

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STEPHEN. FREAKING. CURRY.

The 2x MVP has lifted the Golden State Warriors to a thrilling 109-108 NBA Cup victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Curry dropped nine threes and 49 points, with that coming just 48 hours after posting 46 points against the same opposition.

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A Stephen Curry masterclass has delivered the Golden State Warriors a massive win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday after trailing by 16 in the second-quarter.

Curry finished with a new season-high 46 points, but he wasn't the only veteran to make a statement as Jimmy Butler dropped 28 and Draymond Green made life as difficult as possible for Victor Wembanyama.

Plenty to discuss from the 125-120 win, including a new starting lineup that may signal the start of more Jonathan Kuminga trade rumors.

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The Golden State Warriors were obliterated on both ends of the floor against the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder, falling to a 126-102 defeat at Paycom Center on Tuesday night.

Was it simply a rusty performance from Stephen Curry on his return from injury, or did this say more about the ability for he, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green to still win consistently at a high level over an 82-game season?

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It wasn't pretty but the Golden State Warriors finally snapped a two-game losing streak at Chase Center on Sunday, eventually blowing out the Indiana Pacers in the last 16 minutes after a forgettable performance to that point.

Al Horford's return to form was a major positive for the Warriors as the veteran center shot 4-of-6 from 3-point range, while Jimmy Butler steadied things and rookie guard Will Richard again impressed in the 114-83 victory.

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The Golden State Warriors got back to winning ways with a 118-107 victory over the Phoenix Suns at Chase Center on Tuesday night.

Quinten Post delivered in a starting role and Moses Moody poured in a season-high 24 points off the bench, so what does it mean for Steve Kerr's rotations going forward?

Plus, with Stephen Curry ruled out and Jimmy Butler questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Sacramento Kings, what should Golden State's approach be against their pacific rival?

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After a bright start to the season, the Golden State Warriors have now suffered a pair of embarrassing defeats against short-handed opposition. 

So, how what are the biggest issues facing the Warriors right now, and how concerned should we be ahead of a back-to-back against the Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings?

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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.

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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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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!