Golden State With Mates

The Golden State Warriors suffered their eighth loss in 10 games after being torched by Luka Doncic, Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks in a 143-133 defeat at Chase Center on Sunday night. Plenty of talking points from another Warrior defeat, including the controversial starting lineup, the form of Brandin Podziemski and Gary Payton II, plus how Dennis Schroder will solve some of Steve Kerr's...

The Golden State Warriors have been linked to a number of players over recent days, from one of the greatest ever in LeBron James, a 6x All-Star in Jimmy Butler, and a trio of Nets players as they look to dive into rebuild mode. It's not a question of if the Warriors will make a trade, but rather when and who for. What move/s should the Warriors make?

On this return episode we look at the Warriors late-game issues and the controversial refereeing decisions that led to their 91-90 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. With the Warriors 28th in offensive rating over the last nine games, can Stephen Curry and Jonathan Kuminga lead a turnaround in that area? Will Steve Kerr eventually find a consistent starting/closing lineup that can propel Go...

After a form slump that saw him played a season-low 13 minutes on Friday, Buddy Hield burst to life with 27 points to help the Golden State Warriors to a 114-106 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. Can Buddy build off his bounce back performance, and what to make of Jonathan Kuminga's game-high 36 minutes? Discussing all of that and more on this post-game live episode!

The Warriors have decided to start Jonathan Kuminga over Draymond Green for the foreseeable future, so what does it mean for all parties involved and what are the various elements at play? Plus, what are the key indicators and expectations to evaluate whether or not this becomes a success?

The Warriors put in an incredibly disappointing performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night, falling 107-90 as their offense again faltered for large stretches throughout the game. As poor as their performance was, it might have been what happened before and after the game that's more important. Is Jonathan Kuminga about to ascend above Draymond Green as Golden State's starting...

Jonathan Kuminga single-handedly pulled the Warriors out of their five-game losing streak, scoring 14 of his career-high 33 points in the fourth-quarter as Golden State beat the Houston Rockets 99-93 at Chase Center on Thursday night. What does the performance say for Kuminga going forward, and particularly his combination with Andrew Wiggins and the other Warrior starters? That's discussed and a...

The Golden State Warriors sunk to their fifth-straight defeat on Tuesday night, falling 119-115 to the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in their final NBA Cup group game. Late-game offense was again the issue for the Warriors, having led by 11 with just over six minutes remaining. Plenty of storylines to discuss from the four-point defeat -- Stephen Curry's new rotation, the performances of Jonathan K...

On part two of today's podcast, we look at the last trade intel from Michael Scotto of HoopsHype who delivers plenty on the Golden State Warriors and potential targets. More on Jonathan Kuminga's failed contract extension, the latest on Moses Moody, Kevon Looney and Gary Payton II, plus a run down of every player who the Warriors may have interest in!

On this part one of two new episodes today, we look at the unforgiving Western Conference and how the Golden State Warriors could quickly fall if they allow their current four-game losing streak to get even further out of hand. Plus, who is under pressure to retain their rotation spot with Steve Kerr expected to shorten it, and can the Warriors defy recent history and the brilliance of Nikola Joki...

A diabolical first-half defensively has pushed the Golden State Warriors to their fourth-straight defeat, going down 113-105 to the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on Saturday night. What to make of Steve Kerr's lineup decisions, including starting Brandin Podziemski alongside Stephen Curry and going to a 13-man rotation? What are the Warriors' biggest issues right now, and can they only be fixed...

The Golden State Warriors once trailed by 18 during the second-quarter, only to form a strong comeback before ultimately falling 105-101 to the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chase Center on Wednesday night. Fourth-quarter offense was again the issue for the Warriors, particularly in the absence of Stephen Curry. What to make of Jonathan Kuminga’s return, the games of Andrew Wiggins and Brandin Podziems...

The Golden State Warriors lost back-to-back games for the first time this season in a 128-120 defeat the Brooklyn Nets at Chase Center on Monday. Why did Steph Curry rest for nine minutes in the second-half? What about Moses Moody only playing four second-half minutes? This episode tries to unpack such rotation questions, including how De'Anthony Melton's loss means more to the Warriors than most...

The Golden State Warriors appeared comfortable with a 17-point lead late in third-quarter on Saturday, only to be outscored 40-13 in the final 13 minutes or so in a 104-94 defeat to the San Antonio Spurs. Are the Warriors becoming too reliant on Curry, Wiggins and Green? What area do they need to address first despite their 12-4 start? It's all unpacked on this post-game live!

Andrew Wiggins continued his hot form with a season-high 30 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 112-108 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on Friday. Is All-Star Wiggs officially back? Discussing that, more on the starting shooting guard role and a whole lot more on this post-game live!

Jam-packed episode covering the Golden State Warriors’ impressive 120-97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, with Andrew Wiggins electric on both ends of the floor as he continues to revive his best form. What to make of Jonathan Kuminga’s limited playing time and Draymond Green’s post-game comments on Brandin Podziemski? Plus, where do the Warriors go next in the wake of news that De’Ant...

The Golden State Warriors will host the Atlanta Hawks at Chase Center on Wednesday, with a potentially fascinating battle between one of the game’s all-time greats and the NBA’s latest defensive star. Beyond the Warriors vs. Hawks preview, is Golden State facing an all too familiar issue with their young players, and should they have any interest in a deal with the Brooklyn Nets for one of their a...

The Golden State Warriors suffered their third loss of the season on Monday, falling 102-99 to the L.A. Clippers after a woeful free throw shooting display. Is it an area the Warriors can actually fix in the short-term? Plus, other aspects and specific plays that hurt Golden State, and more trade discussion surrounding potential center options.

A loss for the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday gives the Golden State Warriors outright top spot in the West standings. How is the conference shaping up and does the NBA need to change its playoff format? Plus, a look ahead to Monday’s game against the L.A Clippers and what the Warriors need to do differently from their 112-104 defeat against the same opponent late last month.

The Golden State Warriors will host the Memphis Grizzlies in another NBA Cup game on Friday, so how will this matchup play out between the two Western Conference rivals? Both teams share their similarities and their differences, but which one will get the game on their terms and which players will have key roles in the outcome? It's all answered on this preview episode. Episode was recorded just m...

Klay Thompson looked like walking out of his return to Chase Center with a win, only for his old splash brother Stephen Curry to have other ideas. The 2x MVP scored the Warriors last 12 points to help overturn a late seven-point deficit into an incredible 120-117 Warriors victory. All the immediate reaction to Curry's heroics, the defensive brilliance of Draymond Green, Klay's performance against...

On this episode I’m joined by my Blue Man Hoop colleague Griffin Gamble to discuss Golden State’s strong start to the season — what’s most impressed him and what remains a concern going forward. Plus, Klay Thompson’s return to Chase Center on Tuesday is set to be an emotional one, yet not according to the man himself. Should Warrior fans feel disappointed with Thompson's comments ahead of the huge...

The Warriors fought off a fourth-quarter scare in OKC to record a hugely impressive 127-116 victory thanks to 36 points from Stephen Curry. All the immediate reaction to the 11-point win including a new-found starting lineup that may finally bring stability and effective two-way production going forward!

The Golden State Warriors suffered their first road loss of the season on Friday, falling behind by 41 points at half-time before an eventual 136-117 defeat. Was there much to be taken from the floor for the Warriors, or can we just chalk it down to the Cavs’ extraordinary shooting in the first-half? Immediate reaction to the game including Golden State’s ongoing center issue, the lack of spacing...

The Warriors have made an incredibly impressive 7-1 start to the season, but should that increase or decrease their chances of a blockbuster trade before the February 6 trade deadline? With the Bucks’ poor form and rising speculation on the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo, could the Warriors get in the conversation if the 2x MVP asks out of Milwaukee? Two hypothetical trade ideas give an indicatio...