Golden State With Mates

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 Sa...

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? Click here to become a Patreon member and gain access to exclusive podcast episodes, w...

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? Click here to become a Patr...

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! Click here to become a Pat...

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 n...

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-...

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? Patreon Link

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...

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...

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 t...

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. Patreon Link

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...

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.   Patreon Link

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. Patreon Link

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? Patreon Link

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. Patreon Link 

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? Patreon Link

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 heari...

After even more Warriors and NBA content? The Golden State w Mates Patreon is now live and offers the opportunity to view more of my podcast and writing work, interact further in a community chat, and the chance to win Golden State/NBA gear and merchandise each month! 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...

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 speculati...

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?