Dubs Talk: A Golden State Warriors Podcast

The shorthanded Golden State Warriors rallied from down 17 to beat a lackluster Memphis Grizzlies team 114-113. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down the Warriors' comeback victory before looking at the bigger picture of where Golden State stands going forward the rest of the regular season. Should the Warriors' focus be turned more towards next season? (02:30) - Will Warriors sleep happy after their 17-point comeback victory over the Memphis Grizzlies?(06:00) - Golden State has two comeback wins in the last three games. Warriors rallies came with Draymond Green on the bench for both wins(12:30) - Who does Kristaps Porzingis fit next to in the front court?(14:30) - Mike Dunleavy backpedaling on the possibility of the Warriors trading Draymond Green brings up a lot of questions(24:30) - Are the Warriors front office, coaching staff, and players all on the same page?(28:30) - The Warriors star power is fading, what does that mean for the future?(31:00) - Golden State is firmly in the play-in tournament at the moment, should they be more cautious with Steph Curry?(34:30) - Will Steve Kerr bring Draymond Green off the bench going forward?(43:00) - Gui Santos is playing how Steve Kerr hoped Jonathan Kuminga would play Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Golden State Warriors acquired forward-center Kristaps Porzingis from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for guard Buddy Hield and forward Jonathan Kuminga, while also sending Trayce Jackson-Davis to the Toronto Raptors for a second-round draft pick the night before the NBA trade deadline. On "Dubs Talk," Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson grade the Warriors' deadline activity and assess if these moves change where Golden State stands.(01:30) - What's the Warriors' vibe been like after Wednesday's Kuminga-Hield-Porzingis trade?(05:00) - The Warriors' Kuminga situation was botched from the beginning; Moses Moody only player left from Golden State's three lottery picks(08:00) - Does Porzingis make the Warriors better right now?(09:30) - Warriors' return after trading their "second timeline" has been very underwhelming(13:00) - The Warriors have been fighting for the playoffs, not championships(14:30) - Grading the Kuminga-Porzingis trade for the Warriors(19:30) - Is Hield an underrated piece in the trade?(23:00) - The Bucks sought a Paul George-type return for Giannis, where OKC landed a young Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but Warriors didn't have that package(25:30) - Discussing Warriors' initial interest in Jaron Jackson Jr.(32:00) - Can Warriors rise in the standings to move out of the play-in tournament?(34:30) - What is the Warriors' goal the rest of the season? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Golden State Warriors traded Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis on Wednesday night. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down the Warriors’ trade news and what it means going forward. Does this trade indicate that Giannis Antetokounmpo is off the table for Golden State?(02:30) - The Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga saga has come to an end; Trayce Jackson-Davis also traded to the Toronto Raptors for a 2026 second-round pick(04:00) - Did the Warriors lose the Kuminga-Porzingis trade?(08:30) - When will Porzingis be back on the court?(10:30) - How does Porzingis fit with Al Horford and Quinten Post at center?(13:30) - Warriors still poking around the trade market, but what other moves are out there if Giannis is off the table?(15:00) - How hard was it for Joe Lacob to decide to move off Kuminga for Porzingis?(16:30) - Can Warriors flip Porzingis, draft picks before the deadline?(20:00) - Where does Draymond Green stand after this trade?(22:00) - How would Draymond fit with Porzingis?(27:00) - Why Hawks could be a nice landing spot for Kuminga(31:00) - Are Warriors resetting even though Steph Curry is still playing at a high level?(34:00) - Could Warriors give Porzingis a contract extension? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Warriors legend Chris Mullin joins Monte Poole on “Dubs Talk” to discuss Golden State’s trade talks for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.--(3:35) - Chris Mullin reflects on Baron Davis trade(6:10) - Chris Mullin on what it would take for Warriors to land Giannis(12:10) - Should Warriors have backup plan if Giannis trade falls through?(18:15) - Is the Warriors' season lost if no trades are made?(23:20) - Are the Warriors considering moving Draymond Green?(28:50) - Analyzing Golden State's recent draft strategy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors overshadowed the Golden State Warriors’ 140-124 win over the Utah Jazz. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down the Warriors’ win before diving into all the Giannis Antetokounmpo-Milwaukee Bucks trade scenarios and what other trades could be on the table for Golden State.(04:00) - The Golden State Warriors cruised past the Utah Jazz 140-124(07:30) - Al Horford could continue to start for the Warriors(09:30) - Could De'Anthony Melton move into the starting lineup soon?(12:45) - Steph Curry speaks on the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors(15:00) - Does Golden State have the best package for Giannis Antetokounmpo?(20:00) - Who would fit along side Steph and Giannis?(24:00) - Could the Warriors pull off both a Giannis Antetokounmpo and Michael Porter Jr. trade?(31:45) - Will these trade rumors ruffle feathers in the Warriors’ locker room?(33:00) - Would the Warriors include Draymond Green in a trade for Giannis?(39:00) - Would this be the biggest move in the Bay Area since the Warriors landed Kevin Durant?(40:15) - What are the chances the Warriors could pull off this trade?(41:45) - The Warriors have screwed over Steph Curry over the years, but a move like this would change that Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Golden State Warriors split back-to-back games against the Minnesota Timberwolves after the first matchup was postponed due to the ongoing situation in Minneapolis. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole take a look at the Warriors' trip to the Twin Cities before looking ahead to the NBA trade deadline. (02:30) - The Warriors and Timberwolves postponed the first game of two in Minnesota with mass protests occurring in the city. The teams split the two games in a situation that was bigger than basketball(07:00) - After the two games were turned into a back-to-back, Golden State didn't seem to be playing Warriors basketball without its main cast(13:00) - The Warriors abandoned their principles Monday night(17:00) - Golden State had over $170 million sitting on its bench and it showed(18:30) - What do the Warriors do with the NBA trade deadline quickly approaching?(20:30) - Would you still trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo even after his recent injury?(22:30) - Should the Warriors stand pat at the trade deadline?(26:30) - Draymond Green has not been mentioned in any trade discussions(28:00) - Can Jonathan Kuminga make an impact on the Warriors if they don't move him?(31:00) - Lauri Markkanen has missed seven straight games and won't play against the Warriors on Wednesday(33:00) - Would the Warriors consider trading for LeBron James at the deadline?(37:00) - Is there any validity to the reports that the organization pushed back on Steph Curry's desire for Golden State to make a trade?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down the Golden State Warriors' 123-115 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The duo looks at what's ahead for Golden State after Jonathan Kuminga left the game with a left knee and ankle injury.(03:00) - The Golden State Warriors fall to the Dallas Mavericks 123-115(06:30) - What can Warriors do before the NBA trade deadline?(08:30) - Draymond Green had a rough night in Dallas(14:30) - Warriors are not a playoff threat as currently constructed(16:30) - Does Golden State need to consider the Bill Walsh's philosophy, "Better to get rid of a player a year too early than a year too late?"(23:00) - Jonathan Kuminga left the game against the Mavericks with a left knee and ankle injury(26:30) - The Warriors had roster issues even before Jimmy Butler and Jonathan Kuminga got hurt(30:00) - Dallas had no rim protectors and Golden State settled for 3-pointers(43:00) - Answering fan questions from the chat: Should the Warriors trade their picks to try to salvage this season?(50:00) - Is the Giannis Antetokounmpo dream still alive?(59:00) - Would the Warriors include Jimmy Butler in a trade?   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole discuss the news of Jimmy Butler's season-ending ACL injury and how the Golden State Warriors move forward without him, including the possibility of moving Jonathan Kuminga back into the rotation.(02:30) - Warriors star Jimmy Butler is out for the season with torn ACL(06:15) - What are the Warriors' possible moves now that Butler is out for the season?(11:15) - Could Butler injury open door for Jonathan Kuminga to get back into the rotation?(14:30) - Where is Kuminga mentally right now?(25:00) - Will this injury push Golden State to make a big trade or stand pat?(29:45) - Would the Warriors consider trading Butler right now?(36:00) - Does Kuminga play Tuesday against the Raptors? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Golden State Warriors blow out the Portland Trail Blazers in a 119-97 win, but the big story is January 15th has arrived and Jonathan Kuminga is trade eligible. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole are joined by Dalton Johnson to break down all the Jonathan Kuminga trade scenarios and more. (02:30) - The Golden State Warriors blow out Portland Trail Blazers in wire-to-wire win as De'Anthony Melton seems to be hitting his stride(05:45) - Has Moses Moody left the door open for De'Anthony Melton to take his starting spot in the near future?(06:30) - Are the Warriors' blow-out wins over Kings and Trail Blazers fool's gold?(13:15) - January 15th is here and Jonathan Kuminga is trade eligible(17:30) - Michael Porter Jr. is a name that keeps popping up, but is that likely?(22:30) - How would Michael Porter Jr. fit on the Warriors?(26:15) - Draymond Green theoretically might have to move to the bench if this hypothetical trade scenario happens(31:15) - Michael Porter Jr. could be a fit, but a trade won't be easy(35:30) - Milwaukee fans booing Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, could Warriors shoot for the moon to try to make a deal?(38:15) - Would Michael Porter Jr. fit with Warriors better than Giannis?(46:15) - Jonathan Kuminga would be a low-risk, high-reward for a team trading for him Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Golden State Warriors fall to the Atlanta Hawks 124-111 on Sunday at Chase Center. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole discuss the Warriors’ glaring weakness was exposed by the Hawks. With Jonathan Kuminga officially trade eligible Jan. 15, could Golden State make a move to solve the team’s issues with length and athleticism?(03:00) - Hawks’ length, athleticism led by Jalen Johnson gives Warriors problems(07:00) - Warriors will be tested again with same problem vs. Portland Trail Blazers(09:00) - Golden State's coaching staff, front office receives reminder of team’s weaknesses(12:00) -Why this homestand is so interesting for Warriors(16:35) What Warriors must do to feel good about eight-game stretch at home(21:45) - A Jonathan Kuminga trade might not be as easy for Warriors as fans think(27:45) - Could a Jonathan Kuminga trade be delayed? Are the Warriors seeking too much in exchange for him?(31:15) - Spacing issues seem to be arising with Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Golden State Warriors kicked off an eight-game home stand with a 120-113 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole dive into what's been going well for the Warriors as Golden State looks to carry this momentum through the home stand and into NBA trade season.(02:15) - The Warriors kicked off an eight-game home stand with a win over the Bucks(03:45) - Draymond Green limiting turnovers turns into Warriors wins(06:15) - Draymond Green's +/- doesn't reflect how well he played against Giannis Antetokounmpo(09:45) - Al Horford and De'Anthony Melton get going against the Bucks and can keep building this home stand(13:45) - Warriors' rotation is tightening up and the role players roles are getting more defined(20:30) - Warriors trade scenario Mailbag Questions  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Warriors fell 103-102 to the Clippers in Los Angeles. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down the tough one-point and look ahead to the January 15th date that grows closer and makes Jonathan Kuminga trade-eligible.(02:15) - Golden State falls to the Clippers in Los Angeles 103-102(06:00) - Warriors come up short with another superstar, James Harden, sitting out and got beat by two-way guard Kobe Sanders(11:30) - The referees miss a blatant goaltend that turned into a five-point swing in a game that ended in a one-point loss(14:30) - Warriors missed Steve Kerr late in the game(16:45) - Does Golden State need to make a change to the starting lineup?(22:00) - Is the Jimmy Butler-Draymond Green puzzle impacting role players' shots?(25:00) - The Warriors need to go at least 6-2 on this eight-game homestand(28:00) - How likely is it that Jonathan Kuminga still will be on the roster by the end of the homestand?(36:30) - Brandin Podziemski brings the Warriors great value with his current contract(37:15) - Do we know what type of player Moses Moody is yet? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton joins Bonta Hill and Monte Poole on ‘Dubs Talk” and explains how his NBA journey led him to the Warriors.--(6:05) - Melton on his injury recover, being traded from Golden State(11:05) - Melton on growing up in Los Angeles(14:20) - On his Minnesota Viking fandom(18:28) - Melton his USC and his college career(23:10) - On his tenure with the Memphis Grizzlies(27:04) - Melton on the Warriors-Grizzlies rivalry(30:06) - Melton on his confidence in the Warriors this season(32:38) - On playing with Steph Curry(35:53) - Melton shares his top 5 rappers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“Dubs Talk” hosts Bonta Hill and Monte Poole analyze Golden State’s win over the Charlotte Hornets and preview the team’s crucial 11-game stretch.--(1:38) - Warriors finish road trip at 2-1(5:08) - Closer look at win over Hornets(11:21) - Is there concern around the Warriors' defense?(15:00) - Previewing Warriors' pivotal stretch of home games(25:00) - What Steve Kerr's New Years's resolution might be Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"Dubs Talk" hosts Bonta Hill and Monte Poole assess Golden State's collapse in Toronto and highlight the positives in the Warriors' win over the Nets.--(3:07) - Breaking down Warriors' brutal loss in Toronto(9:50) - Warriors' inability to perform in crunch time(15:30) - Steve Kerr finally makes a big lineup change(17:31) - Jonathan Kuminga racks up more DNP's vs Raptors, Nets(26:04) - Analyzing Warriors trade rumors(34:00) - Can Warriors take advantage of incoming home stand? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Golden State Warriors win two straight, but Draymond Green's absence in those two games is the headline. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole dive into Green and Steve Kerr's verbal altercation that led to Draymond going to the locker room early before the Warriors eventually beat the Orlando Magic 120-97.(02:30) - Warriors win two straight, but Steve Kerr and Draymond Green's verbal altercation was the headline(06:00) - Steve Kerr has had to make tough decisions having veterans move to the bench instead of starting, and the Warriors bench seems to be finding something(09:00) - Draymond and Jimmy Butler's minutes seem to be more and more staggered(12:00) - Who starts for the Warriors is not as important as who closes(16:30) - Reacting to Kerr and Draymond on the incident(33:30) - Mike Dunleavy believes Warriors have what it takes to make a deep run in their locker room without making any major trades(37:30) - Kerr is finding consistency in his rotations(39:00) - Jonathan Kuminga is out of sight, out of mind. Where is Buddy Hield right now?(46:00) - Klay Thompson returns to the Bay on Christmas Day Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe Lacob responds to a Warriors fan's email about frustrations over Golden State's season that puts a spotlight on coach Steve Kerr. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole dive into what is going on with the Warriors this season, where the growing frustration in Golden State is coming from and how best to remedy some of these issues. Then, the duo answers some fan mailbag question on the up-and-down Golden State Warriors season.(02:00) - Email gate: Joe Lacob's response to a Warriors fan creates waves(05:00) - Steve Kerr can't be happy with Joe Lacob's email going public(07:30) - What stood out the most from Joe Lacob's email?(09:00) - Steve Kerr announces Jonathan Kuminga will be back in Warriors' rotation vs. Suns(12:30) - Warriors' issues are less rotational, more personnel-related(14:30) - Are Warriors actually better with Jimmy Butler? Do Jimmy and Draymond Green fit together offensively?(18:00) - Should Draymond Green move to the bench to allow Jimmy Butler to get rolling?(22:30) - Bonta and Monte answer mailbag questions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Golden State dropped consecutive clutch games over the weekend. Even with Steph Curry's heroic performances, the Warriors came up short. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down why leads keep slipping away from the Warriors late in games and how that has led to mediocrity in Golden State.(02:00) - Warriors drop consecutive clutch-time games to Timberwolves and Trail Blazers over the weekend(07:00) - Warriors' fourth-ranked defensive rating doesn't match the eye test(11:00) - How can Warriors' role players get a rhythm if their rotations keep changing?(17:00) - Joe Lacob won't be happy with Warriors' level of mediocrity(23:00) - Is Steve Kerr getting burnt out coaching this iteration of the Warriors?(26:30) - Warriors' blown leads in the fourth quarter are a problem(32:00) - Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler are starting to not fit together as well as we've seen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Golden State Warriors seem to be building momentum after going 2-1 on their three-game road trip. Pat Spencer has been making a case to solidify his spot as backup point guard, while Jonathan Kuminga received a DNP in the Warriors' 32-point blowout victory against the Chicago Bulls. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down how what we learned from this road trip could carry on the rest of the season.(02:30) - Did Warriors find something on this past road trip?(06:00) - Warriors' role players have struggled with consistency without defined roles(11:00) - De'Anthony Melton return coincides with Golden State's improved defense(14:00) - How will Warriors carry this momentum as they reach full strength?(17:00) - Pat Spencer is up there with the best backup point guards in the league(18:00) - Pat Spencer could be the key to the non-Steph minutes like the Warriors thought Jonathan Kuminga could have been(20:45) - The Warriors' marriage with Jonathan Kuminga seems to be over after his latest DNP(25:00) - How do Jonathan Kuminga and Warriors continue on until January 15th, when JK officially can be traded?(28:00) - Jonathan Kuminga hasn't taken advantage of his slim opportunities(30:30) - Jonathan Kuminga needs a fresh start to see what he can do Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Warriors have won back-to-back games on this road trip with Pat Spencer changing the vibe of this team. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down the Warriors’ win and how Golden State can continue this momentum before diving into the elephant in the room that is Jonathan Kuminga's DNP in Chicago. Then, Jimmy Butler sits down with Monte Poole and Raj Mathai.(02:30) - Pat Spencer changed the vibes with the Warriors on this road trip(04:30) - Steve Kerr is starting to form a new rotation(07:30) - Brandn Podziemski's role is changing as Pat Spencer emerges and De'Anthony Melton gets back to form(10:00) - Steve Kerr is going to play the Warriors who are playing well(14:30) - The elephant in the room is Jonathan Kuminga's DNP(20:30) - Jonathan Kuminga has been a different player since coming back after missing seven games(23:00) - The Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga appear to be headed toward a divorce(30:30) - Jimmy Butler sits down with Monte Poole and Raj Mathai Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.