Golden State With Mates

After days of hope and optimism on a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, the Golden State Warriors have ended up with veteran center Kristaps Porzingis in a deal that sends Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks.

Did the Warriors punt on their season with this underwhelming move, or is there still another move in play before Thursday's deadline?

With the Golden State Warriors pursuing a blockbuster trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Draymond Green’s future hangs in the balance after nearly 14 years at the franchise.

Plus, what the Sacramento Kings’ acquisition of Deandre Hunter on Saturday means for Jonathan Kuminga’s destiny before the trade deadline.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has requested a trade (put in friendlier terms) -- do the Warriors have what it takes to get a deal done with the Milwaukee Bucks for the superstar forward?

What does Golden State's best offer actually look like, and would they truly have enough left over to compete for a championship as soon as this season?

The Golden State Warriors showed their blueprint to success in life without Jimmy Butler, putting up an impressive defensive display in a 111-85 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday.

The reality remains that the Warriors are unlikely to do anything meaningful this season in the wake of Butler's injury, but could a blockbuster Giannis Antetokounmpo trade completely change that landscape?

With Jimmy Butler's season-ending injury putting Golden State's campaign into ruins, what can they possibly do before the trade deadline to salvage another year of Stephen Curry's prime?

Stevie joins me on this episode to discuss all the possibilities, including deals with the Mavericks, Nets, Kings, Pelicans, Jazz and more!

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De'Anthony Melton continues to go from strength-to-strength since his return from injury, dropping a season-high (and team-high) 24 points in Saturday night's win over the Charlotte Hornets.

But is the veteran guard also giving Mike Dunleavy Jr. and the Warriors front office some headaches as they explore Jonathan Kuminga trades leading into next month's deadline?

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Jonathan Kuminga is now officially trade eligible, meaning a massive Golden State Warriors trade could come at any moment. Who do the Warriors target though, and how far should they be willing to go to sacrifice the future for a win-now move?

Stevie joins me to discuss all the potential targets, including more chatter on Michael Porter Jr., Anthony Davis and some other names we haven't thrown up in recent weeks!

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Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler each went for 30 points on Sunday night against the Atlanta Hawks, but the Warriors still lacked the firepower in a 124-111 loss to the Hawks at Chase Center.

The lack of a genuine and consistent third scorer was once again glaringly exposed, leaving the Warriors needing to make an imminent trade for Michael Porter Jr. after the weekend's rumors.

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The Golden State Warriors recorded their eighth win in the past 11 games on Friday night against the Sacramento Kings, with their bench, led by De’Anthony Melton and Al Horford, continuing to look like a major strength.

Plus, more on Michael Porter Jr. trade chatter after Draymond Green's podcast comments certainly caused a stir on social media.

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When will Jonathan Kuminga be traded, and who will the former seventh overall pick be moved for? Stevie Ray joins me on this episode to discuss the possible answers to those questions, including bringing up a range of trade targets and the latest specifically on Anthony Davis, Trey Murphy III and Michael Porter Jr.

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The Golden State Warriors responded from Friday's blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder with a win over the Utah Jazz, having turned things around after Draymond Green's ejection late in the first-half.

Green's role on the team continues to be a talking point, and now even more so is the idea of moving the franchise legend in a blockbuster trade for 10x All-Star Anthony Davis.

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The Golden State Warriors have bounced back from Sunday's disastrous loss to the Toronto Raptors, overcoming a slow start in Brooklyn to claim a 120-107 against the Nets at Barclays Center.

Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler did their thing with 48 combined points, but it was the Warrior bench that got the job done as Steve Kerr utilized 13 players on the second night of a back-to-back.

The Golden State Warriors led by seven with less than two minutes to play against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, only to fall by 14 in a gut-wrenching overtime loss.

Turnovers again proved costly as the Warriors quite literally threw away another game, while Steve Kerr's rotations and the absence of Trayce Jackson-Davis also proved a big talking point from a 141-117 defeat that snaps a three-game winning streak.

The Golden State Warriors have recorded one of their more impressive wins of the season over the Orlando Magic, but it's been overshadowed by a fiery exchange between Draymond Green and Steve Kerr that saw the veteran forward head to the locker room and not return to the game.

While both Kerr and Green have both tried to downplay the incident, the bigger problem might be that the Warriors continue to look better without their defensive leader on the floor.

The Golden State Warriors snapped their three-game losing streak with a 119-116 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night, with rookie guard Will Richard making a statement in his return to the rotation.

Buddy Hield's removal from the rotation was a major talking point, and so too Draymond Green's ejection as the Warriors continue to canvas the trade market with further reports linking them to a trio of athletic big men.

The Golden State Warriors have had a few days off leading into Thursday's meeting with the Phoenix Suns, but that hasn't prevented more talking points around the team in regard to Steve Kerr's rotation comments and Joe Lacob's email leak.

How much should we read into what's been said, what does it mean for the rotation over the next month, and what about the possibility of a massive trade leading into the February deadline?

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Stephen Curry dropped 12 threes and 48 points in Portland on Sunday night, only for Golden State to still fall in a 136-131 defeat to the Trail Blazers.

So, who is to blame for the Warriors' latest disappointing defeat? The performances of veteran stars Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green are under the microscope, along with Steve Kerr's coaching as Golden State fall below .500 on the season.

The Golden State Warriors suffered another disappointing loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at home on Friday, leading to more rotation and roster issues that simply need to be addressed.

How can Buddy Hield's role in the starting lineup be justified? Does Jimmy Butler need to be aggressive hunting his own shot? Answering those questions and a whole lot more on this episode!

Stevie Ray joins me again on the jam-packed episode to discuss a range of topics, including Pat Spencer's recent emergence and whether it's legitimate, Draymond Green's role moving forward, the guard rotation and Jonathan Kuminga's trade value.

Plus, the Warriors have again been linked to Trey Murphy III and Myles Turner, so what exactly would/should the front office put forth to acquire one of these players before the deadline?

The Golden State Warriors have recorded back-to-back impressive wins over the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls, renewing optimism despite the absences of Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.

There's now more rotation question marks for Steve Kerr as a number of lesser names step up, with Jonathan Kuminga already a notable casualty from the rotation on Sunday in the strongest sign yet that his career with the Warriors is coming to an end.

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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