Section 415

Kristaps Porzingis hasn’t been with the Warriors since they opened training camp, and it seems unlikely he’ll return to the team. With the center on indefinite leave because of health issues, Golden State is withholding his pay, and he doesn’t appear to be contesting the decision. What does the uncertainty mean for Porzingis and the Warriors, with three months until the NBA trade deadline? On the “Section 415” podcast, The Standard’s Danny Emerman joins host Kerry Crowley to discuss why trading Porzingis is a viable option for Golden State, why a team would want a player who is reportedly considering retirement, and how Porzingis’ absence has affected the Warriors through their first eight games. Chapters: 0:00 Intro: The Warriors-Porzingis saga 1:52 Is Porzingis considering retirement? 2:55 Is there still a trade market for him? 6:15 Did the Porzingis extension make sense in hindsight? 8:39 The Warriors and Porzingis' souring relationship 11:59 How would a potential Porzingis trade work? 15:59 Can you trade a player who won't show up? 18:26 Gabby Williams and Steph Curry at Thrive City 21:45 Outro and credits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the Valkyries played their first WNBA game in May 2025, they looked like any other expansion franchise. In an 84-67 loss that day to the Los Angeles Sparks, they were undersized, overmatched, and disconnected. A year and a half later, the Valkyries capped a remarkable rise to the top of the league Saturday by beating the Atlanta Dream in Game 7 of the Finals, to win the franchise’s first championship. On the “Section 415” podcast, The Standard’s Jane Kenny joins host Kerry Crowley to discuss how the Valkyries built a championship identity and culture that won over the league. Kenny also details star Gabby Williams’ 30-point performance in Game 7, coach Natalie Nakase’s evolution, and the scene inside Chase Center after the clinching win. Chapters: 0:00 Intro: The Valkyries are champions 1:03 Jane's Game 7 reactions 2:30 Joe Lacob & The women's sports investment 5:20 Culture & connection: The Valkyries' formula 9:06 Gabby Williams took over. What is her legacy in the Bay? 15:48 Veronica Burton's journey to championship point guard 17:38 How Natalie Nakase has evolved in two seasons 21:58 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Curry went 8 for 8 from the field and 5 for 5 from the free-throw line, scoring 24 points in the Golden State Warriors’ first win of the season. But Curry wasn’t the driving force. That was rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, who, just four games into his NBA career, already looks like a player worth building around. Lendeborg had 31 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists in a dominant performance Monday against the Denver Nuggets, offering a glimpse of how special the No. 11 overall pick could be. On this episode of the “Section 415” podcast, The Standard’s Danny Emerman joins host Kerry Crowley to discuss Lendeborg’s first week in the NBA and how the 6-foot-9 forward could shape Golden State’s future. Chapters: 0:00 Intro: Lendeborg's breakout 1:19 Danny's victory lap on the Yaxel pick 5:15 Yaxel is a must-watch on and off the court 7:48 Draymond as mentor & letting Yaxel's personality shine 9:49 Lendeborg vs. Jonathan Kuminga's development 11:53 Are Podz and Lendeborg future stars to build around? 17:36 The NBA rookie class: Who else has impressed? 19:56 Near-term outlook for the Warriors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Golden State Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase doesn’t care how other WNBA teams are built.When Nakase was hired in October 2024, she said she wanted her team to be known for defense and selflessness. Two years later, those qualities have the Valkyries one win away from a championship. Led by elite rim protector Kiah Stokes and Gabby Williams, one of the league’s best on-ball defenders, Golden State has shut down the Atlanta Dream and taken a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven Finals. On this episode of the “Section 415” podcast, The Standard’s Jane Kenny joins host Kerry Crowley to discuss how Nakase implemented her vision, how the Valkyries turned a Finals deficit into a lead, and what a Golden State championship would mean for the WNBA. Chapters: 0:00 Intro: Valkyries one win from a title 1:45 Playoff run: The Dallas elimination was a turning point 5:48 Kiah Stokes' breakout Game 5 9:34 Nakase's adjustments in this series 12:12 Discussing the Game 6 scheduling mess 18:11 Game 6 preview: Can the Valks win it all in Atlanta? 20:07 Outro & credits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 49ers are 6-0, quarterback Brock Purdy is playing some of the best football of his career, and a new-look defense is thriving under coordinator Raheem Morris. Despite the impressive start, injuries have wiped out depth at key positions and GM John Lynch is considering ways to upgrade the roster before the NFL’s Nov. 10 trade deadline. With wide receiver Mike Evans managing Achilles tendinitis, is another pass catcher the most pressing need? With Nick Bosa sidelined by a calf strain, should the 49ers load up on pass rushers? Or should the front office prioritize another position? On the “Section 415” podcast, The Standard’s David Lombardi joins host Kerry Crowley to discuss how the 49ers’ injury situation will shape their approach to the trade deadline. Chapters: 0:00 Intro: 49ers at 6-0 0:29 How aggressive will John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan be in trades? 4:39 Why the Keion White trade worked 7:50 Do the 49ers target a WR trade? 10:33 Is a late first-round pick worth trading? 13:34 Khalil Mack & DeForest Buckner: Are either potential targets? 19:01 Would the 49ers ever trade Mac Jones? 22:11 Outro and credits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices