Golden State With Mates

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By: Peter O'Keefe

Hosted by Blue Man Hoop's Peter O'Keefe, this podcast offers a unique Australian perspective on the Golden State Warriors and the NBA featuring guests from across the globe. 

Warriors Complete Training Camp Roster - Everything you need to know!
Last Wednesday at 2:00 AM

After signing a trio of players to exhibit 10 contracts in recent days, the Golden State Warriors appear to have completed their 21-man training camp roster.

This episode takes a look at the entire roster position-by-position, the positives and negatives, the expected starting lineup, and what the Warriors plan to do with 52nd overall pick Quinten Post.


Warriors reported interest in 6x All-Star and underrated trade element in Kuminga/Moody extension talks
Last Saturday at 12:00 AM

The Golden State Warriors reportedly have had interest in Jimmy Butler, but is the 6x All-Star necessarily a good fit at the franchise? Should the Warriors pursue Butler or wait for a better option? Have your say in the comments on the YouTube channel.

Plus, more updates on the extension eligibility of Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody, including an underrated trade element that could play a big role in Golden State's decision-making.


Latest on Kuminga/Moody extensions and the Warriors answer for point guard issue
09/11/2024

The Warriors have until October 21 to come to terms on contract extensions for Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody, but will their be new deals in place for the former lottery picks?

Plus, Golden State's lack of point guard depth may not exactly be the case, with an unusual but obvious answer that may alleviate the pressure on second-year guard Brandin Podziemski. 


Troy Brown Jr. workout & how Warriors are walking fine balance after 2020 disaster
09/07/2024

Troy Brown Jr. is the latest player the Warriors have reportedly brought in for offseason workouts, though it could be viewed as a colossal waste of time given the franchise's current roster situation.

Plus, how Golden State are walking a fine balance in their roster decisions, having gained a new-found perspective following the Kelly Oubre Jr. disaster in 2020-21.


Warriors interested in 6'10" sharpshooter & veteran big looking to revitalize his game
09/04/2024

The Golden State Warriors are working out 6'10" sharpshooter Davis Bertans, but is the Latvian a legitimate candidate for the opening night roster, and what does it say about the team's need for more shooting in the front court.

Talking of shooting, are we about to see a return of high school/college Kevon Looney? The 3x champion looks noticeably slimmer in offseason workout photos, and has recently outlined his desire to adapt his game.


Steph’s extension and three more pieces of contract business Warriors need to finalize
08/31/2024

Stephen Curry reaffirmed his wish to be a one-franchise player, so what does his new extension mean for the Warriors going forward?

Plus, looking at three other pieces of contract business Golden State need to attend to, starting with an extension for another of their most important players.


Warriors workout Olympic standout + Brandin Podziemski's ambitious and perhaps unnecessary goal
08/29/2024

Olympic standout and former first-round pick Bruno Caboclo is currently training with the Warriors, but the 28-year-old's dream of an NBA return may only come at the expense of a Brazilian teammate.

Plus, Brandin Podziemski outlines an ambitious mark for his three-point shooting next season, yet should the young guard's focus be on replacing more of Chris Paul than Klay Thompson? 


ESPN's truly bizarre Buddy Hield take and more reaction to Warriors predictions
08/23/2024

A sad 48 hours for the Golden State Warriors franchise with the passing of the legendary Al Attles - if you've got any Attles memories or stories please let me know in the YouTube comments!

ESPN have polled their group of experts on a number of different topics entering next season -- what have they got right, what have they got wrong, and what's the reasoning behind the truly bizarre Buddy Hield prediction?


Further details emerge from the Warriors attempt to trade for LeBron James...
08/19/2024

Stephen Curry and LeBron James exhilarated fans as teammates at the Paris Olympics, but they could have already been NBA teammates if not for Rich Paul. 

Was James' manager right to block the Warriors attempts at the mid-season deadline, or has it simply left both all-time greats in a state of mediocrity at their current teams?


Projecting the Warriors first 10 games and every other notable aspect on the schedule
08/16/2024

The NBA officially unveiled the 2023-24 schedule, bring with it 24 nationally televised games for the Golden State Warriors and a further 12 on NBA TV.

What other notable elements are there to the Warriors schedule, and how may we set expectations on the franchise over the first 10 games?