Golden State With Mates

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.

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. 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.

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 recent...

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.

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? 

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...

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?

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?

Warriors superstar Stephen Curry claimed his first Olympic Gold Medal over the weekend, but how could his experience in Paris impact his future with Golden State?  The NBA Cup schedule has been released headlined by Klay Thompson's return to Chase Center, plus more recent trade proposals including a couple from viewers in the YouTube comments.

Stephen Curry lit up the Olympic stage with an incredible performance against Serbia in the Semi-Final, but what more does it say about the Warriors lack of trade activity over recent times? Plus, the reported asking price on Jonathan Kuminga's new contract and the projected value of Moses Moody, as well as a rival center who should become Golden State's number one trade target after missing out o...

With reports confirming that Lauri Markkanen will renegotiate and extend his deal with the Utah Jazz, where do the Golden State head after failing to land the 2023 All-Star and previously 9x All-Star Paul George? Where does the improvement into becoming a top six team in the West lie, and how much focus will be on Brandin Podziemski following the Warriors unwillingness to include him in a Markkane...

With Team USA unsurprisingly moving comfortably through to the quarter-finals, are Stephen Curry's struggles during the group games a cause for concern from a Warriors perspective? Plus, the very latest on Lauri Markkanen and what Golden State's final offer to the Utah Jazz should be for the 2023 All-Star.

On this episode I'm joined by Valley of the Suns site editor Luke Duffy to discuss everything Phoenix Suns -- their offseason, the signing of Tyus Jones, the expectations entering next season, how they compare to the Warriors as well as Kevin Durant's future.  Plus, more on Golden State, their aspirations, the latest on Lauri Markkanen including an outsiders perspective on the trade rumors, along...

The Olympics are underway with Warriors forward Gui Santos having made his debut on Saturday against the host team France, while former Golden State big man Usman Garuba was in action for Spain against Australia. The Phoenix Suns have made a huge free agency splash in signing Tyus Jones -- could that weirdly enough have an impact on the Warriors pursuit of Lauri Markkanen? Plus, the latest update...

Stephen Curry and Draymond Green’s recent comments suggest a difference between the two on the Warriors trade plans, and did the 2x MVP blatantly omit Moses Moody during his interview with Marc Spears?   Plus will Buddy Hield prove to be one of the steals of the NBA offseason, or will his role with Golden State be more limited as an eighth or ninth man in the rotation?

The Golden State Warriors have been labelled a “dark horse” trade candidate for Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson, but would it make sense for the franchise from both an on-court and financial perspective? Plus, a look at a controversial 3-team trade proposal that sees the Warriors land 3x All-Star Julius Randle from the New York Knicks.

Quinten Post made his first start in a Warriors uniform, showing some positive signs again as the team's Summer League campaign ended in agonising fashion against the Miami Heat. Did Kevin Knox's big outing earn him another NBA contract? Your thoughts are shared plus more on the likes of Pat Spencer and Daeqwon Plowden. Along with the Summer League takeaways, the very latest on Lauri Markkanen and...

The Golden State Warriors moved through to the Las Vegas Summer League Semifinals on Friday with a win over the OKC Thunder, but it was all about Quinten Post as the 52nd overall pick impressed in his franchise debut.  Dissecting all parts of Post's game and other key talking points from Friday's win, plus a further look at Lauri Markkanen's complicated contract situation.

The Warriors continued their hot form in Summer League with a number of players impressing in a team-orientated performance against the Cavaliers on Wednesday. Plus, the unusual and fascinating situation regarding Brandin Podziemski as his value soars, while it's reportedly the opposite for Jonathan Kuminga who's asking price on his next contract may be scaring rival teams.

The Golden State Warriors have signed impressive 25-year-old wing Daeqwon Plowden to a two-way contract, but how could it impact other players currently on the roster? Plus, how the Warriors and Jazz can find a middle ground on a Lauri Markkanen trade and the intriguing starting lineup it could leave Golden State heading into next season.

The Golden State Warriors recorded their fourth-straight win at Summer League, recording a 90-73 victory over the Phoenix Suns in their first game in Las Vegas. Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis each played well, but it was the form of Daeqwon Plowden who caught the eye as a player the franchise need to try and keep their hands on.

The Warriors myriad of lineup questions provides more problems than opportunities, reiterating their need for Lauri Markkanen. Speaking of which, more trade buzz on the 2023 All-Star including the possibility of Brandin Podziemski being valued over Jonathan Kuminga in a potential deal. Plus, takeaways from Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis’ first Summer League game on Wednesday. Join the convers...

The latest on Lauri Markkanen as the Warriors rightly play the waiting game given the lack of alternative desirable trade targets. Plus, how the franchise has continued a clear recruiting strategy over the past year, and the potential of Brandin Podziemski after the young guard outlined some bold goals for next season.

The Warriors have begun with back-to-back dominant victories at the California Classic, but why is Summer League less intriguing than this time last year? Plus, more extended discussion on Lauri Markkanen - Are the Kings out of the running? Should Golden State be patient and play the waiting game? How does his contract impact the situation? What deals could be on the table from the Warriors? Join...