Warriors Plus Minus: A show about the Golden State Warriors

Marcus and Tim discuss Steve Kerr's new two-year deal to continue coaching the Warriors -- why it took so long and what it means for the team's future. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus, Tim and Nick Friedell discuss the long wait for a Steve Kerr/Warriors resolution, make their guesses on the outcome, and discuss what could be holding things up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kawakami and ESPN senior NBA writer Anthony Slater discuss the factors in Steve Kerr's decision-making process and what that means for the Warriors' future. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The sentimentality of Steve Kerr after the Warriors were beaten by Phoenix underscored the looming end of an era. Marcus Thompson, Tim Kawakami and Nick Friedell discuss what change would look like — beginning with Kerr, who does not have a contract for next season — and the chances of significant changes at all. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus Thompson and Nick Friedell discuss the thrilling fourth-quarter rally in which the Warriors showed a glimpse of why they still believe. Golden State upset the host Clippers and advanced to face Phoenix in the Play-In Tournament. Curry came alive in the second half, Green shut down Kawhi Leonard in the fourth quarter and several support cast members showed up. We cover them all. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus, Tim and Nick Friedell discuss the Warriors' regular-season-ending loss in LA and set up Wednesday's play-in against the Clippers. Does this game really matter for the Warriors? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim and Draymond Green discuss Steph Curry's impending return, what's possible the rest of this season, and what Draymond and the Warriors' future might look like. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim and The Athletic's Nick Friedell discuss Stephen Curry's explosive return to action in a 1-point loss to Houson and how everything seemed changed for the Warriors with the play-in tournament coming up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Chase Center fans watching, Steph Curry — who finally completed five-on-five action in practice — went through his full pregame warmup. The intense workout is the latest step in his return, expected on Sunday. If he does return, that's four games he'll get before the play-in. Marcus Thompson, Tim Kawakami and The Athletic's Warriors insider Nick Friedell discuss what Curry's return means for this season and next. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus Thompson and special guest Zena Keita discuss the pros and cons of Curry returning at all this season. Plus, how that return impacts Brandin Podziemski. And we can't let the former Santa Cruz Warriors reporter go without talking about the career arc of Gui Santos. Somehow, WNBA legend Elena Delle Donne and Andre 3000 wind up in the conversation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim and Nick Friedell discuss the very real possibility that Stephen Curry will remain out for the rest of the season and how that sets up next season as all or nothing. Which means: The Warriors should go after Kawhi Leonard or LeBron James. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus, Tim and Nick Friedell discuss Kristaps Porzingis' 30-point night in the Warriors' victory over Washington, Jimmy Butler's visit and what the optimal result would be from a Stephen Curry return in the next week or so. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kawakami and Nick Friedell discuss the Warriors' OT loss to the Bulls right after a dismal defeat in Utah. What can they expect from Kristaps Porzingis, Brandin Podziemski and De'Anthony Melton down the stretch? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim talks with Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy about the team's current slide without Stephen Curry, the trade for Kristaps Porzingis and what's still possible this season. Also, thoughts on Steve Kerr and Draymond Green's futures with the Warriors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim and Nick Friedell discuss the Warriors’ deepening injury issues and the inevitable play-in conclusion. Also, why the Kristaps Porzingis/Jonathan Kuminga trade is looking bad early. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim and Nick Friedell discuss the Warriors' victory over tanking Memphis on Wednesday and how Gui Santos is establishing himself as a rotation NBA player. Also: Jonathan Kuminga's fast start in Atlanta. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim talks with Warriors owner Joe Lacob about the Kristaps Porzingis-Jonathan Kuminga trade, why the Warriors won't tank, Steve Kerr's contract and realistic goals for this season and beyond. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim and Nick Friedell discuss Kristaps Porzingis' up-and-down Warrior debut in a loss to Boston and how he might fit short- and long-term with this team. Also, what Steph Curry's prolonged absence means. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim and Nick Friedell discuss what Kristaps Porzingis might bring to the Warriors and analyze Mike Dunleavy’s recent tense presser. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim and Nick Friedell discuss the Warriors moving Jonathan Kuminga for Kristaps Porzingis but not being able to pull off a deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo or any other headliner. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim and Nick Friedell discuss the tense atmosphere around the Warriors leading up to Thursday's trade deadline and Draymond Green's acceptance that he might be included in any deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim talks with acclaimed sports and social commentator Ethan Strauss about Giannis Antetokounmpo's future and the Warriors' run. Subscribe to "The TK Show" podcast feed for more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim, Marcus and Nick Friedell discuss the Warriors' dramatic pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo and how it might all come down to next week. How did the Warriors get into this prime position? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim and The Athletic's Nick Friedell discuss the continuing fallout from Jimmy Butler's season-ending injury and Mike Dunleavy's comments about the future and Kuminga's trade demand. Is it all over? Also: Kuminga finally plays and scores 20 in the Warriors' loss to Toronto. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus and Tim discuss the loss of Jimmy Butler for the season. What can the Warriors do now? Tank? Trade for Jaren Jackson and Ja Morant? Something in the middle? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim and The Athletic's Nick Friedell discuss what happens now that Jonathan Kuminga is officially in trade limbo -- would it be too much to trade him plus three first-round picks for Trey Murphy? Also, a huge Jimmy Butler game lifts the Warriors to a victory over the Knicks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim and the SF Standard's Danny Emerman discuss the Warriors' loud loss to the Clippers, the tightened up defense, and the scoring struggles the whole season. Also, why it makes sense for Jonathan Kuminga to be traded soon after Jan. 15. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus Thompson, Tim Kawakami and Nick Friedell get together to chat about the Warriors' last few games. Having won 4 of their last 5, are we seeing legit improvement? Where can the roster and rotations change? Plus, we hear from De'Anthony Melton after the Christmas Day game on his return and shaking off the rust. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've got some of the details and what the people involved have to say about the heated exchange between Draymond Green and Steve Kerr that led to Green's benching and stole the show from the Warriors' 23-point win over Orlando. You'll hear from Green, Kerr, and Stephen Curry, as well as Marcus Thompson discussing the impact of this latest Warriors drama. Never a dull moment with the Dubs. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Warriors' defensive anchor picked up consecutive technical fouls with 10:39 left in the second quarter and was ejected. But the Warriors found enough scoring and defense to beat Phoenix and snap their three-game skid. But did they find some answers to their issues? Tim Kawakami and Marcus Thompson discuss the Warriors finally getting a clutch-game win, which included a big bench performance and another good Jimmy Butler game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The lacrosse star turned back-up point guard stopped by to talk his crazy journey with Marcus Thompson. He discussed clashing with Draymond Green in practice, the low moments he's experienced and how he's handling his new popularity. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus and Tim discuss the most recent benching of Jonathan Kuminga -- is this a Steve Kerr thing or a Kuminga-can't-fit thing? Also, Pat Spencer's rise, De'Anthony Melton's easy fit and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Stephen Curry not on the trip, with Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green out with ailments, the Warriors treated their road game at Cleveland as a rest day. Seth Curry, DeAnthony Melton and Al Horford also sat out. So Pat Spencer stole the show. Making his first career start, he orchestrated the Warriors cast of backups to a surprising road win over the Cavaliers. Nick Friedell of The Athletic joins Marcus Thompson from Cleveland to discuss the vibes in the locker room and what Spencer's breakout game means. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Warriors nearly knocked off the champs behind big games from Pat Spencer and Seth Curry. But they head one road with no Steph Curry and maybe no Jimmy Butler. Marcus Thompson and Tim Kawakami discuss it all. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus Thompson & Tim Kawakami break down what they saw in the Warriors four-point loss to the Rockets that dropped them to 10-10 on the year, and what they'll do in the (potential) absence of Steph Curry. Plus, hear directly from Draymond on the State of the Warriors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus and Tim discuss the Warriors finishing this grueling section of the schedule at 9-8 overall as they move into an easier part. Plus, how Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski fit these days. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steph Curry had 46. Jimmy Butler hit 5 threes en route to 26 points. Draymond played excellent defense on Victor Wembanyama. And the Warriors, after getting embarrassed in OKC, showed up for the second half of the back-to-back and beat San Antonio. It was a reminder — to the Warriors more than anyone else — what they could be. Marcus Thompson taps in with Nick Friedell in San Antonio for a had-to-do episode. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus Thompson, Tim Kawakami and Nick Friedell discuss the Warriors' struggles on the court right now, as they fell to 6-6 on the season after a blowout loss to Oklahoma City. What do we make of Draymond's postgame comments? How hurt is Jimmy right now? Do they still need to add another player? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four-time NBA champion, Golden State Warrior Draymond Green is back on the mic! On the Draymond Green Show you’ll get raw reactions, in-depth game analysis,  behind-the-scenes stories, and cultural opinions from one of basketball’s most outspoken voices. You’ll also hear candid conversations with teammates, rivals, and culture-shapers across sports, entertainment, and business. No topic is off limits. New episodes twice a week. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Battling illness, Curry scored 28 points as the Warriors got up big on the Suns, let them back in and closed the door. But he’s been ruled out for Wednesday’s back to-back at Sacramento. Marcus Thompson and Tim Kawakami discuss what the win revealed, how the Warriors approach the game without Steph Curry — and probably Jimmy Butler, who only played 14 minutes because of back issues.  Big Jonathan Kuminga game on deck? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim and the SF Standard’s Danny Emerman discuss how the Warriors’ victory over the Clippers reflects the good vibes and focus so far. Also how Jonathan Kuminga has settled into a big role and solid relationship with Steve Kerr. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nuggets are great. Aaron Gordon was SPECTACULAR. Still, the Warriors had an answer. No. 30 took over and the Warriors flexed the diversity of their improved roster. Marcus Thompson and Tim Kawakami break down the epic early season win and what it means moving forward. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus Thompson is joined by Warriors writer Nick Friedell of The Athletic to discuss Golden State's season-opening win over the Lakers. The Warriors have been saying, expecting, a full-offseason with Jimmy Butler would pay even more dividends. And the Warriors opened the season in Los Angeles by immediately flexing Butler's impact. Not only did he lead the Warriors with 31 points, but even his leadership and impact on players such as Jonathan Kuminga produced fruit. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus, Tim and Nick Friedell preview the upcoming Warriors season, with thoughts on how the rotation will play out, Steph Curry entering his 17th season, the future of Steve Kerr, how a potential blockbuster trade would work and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'The TK Show' (subscribe here): Tim talks with Warriors owner Joe Lacob about the Warriors' expectations this season, the Jonathan Kuminga negotiation, Steve Kerr's future and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus and Tim discuss possible rotation adjustments for the Warriors heading into the season, Moses Moody's potential key role, and why the league is expecting a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade relatively soon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'The TK Show' (subscribe here): Tim and Warriors coach Steve Kerr discuss the theme of this coming season, why he's comfortable with only one year left on his contract and Jonathan Kuminga's negotiation and role. Also, how Al Horford will fit in the Warriors' system. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus, Tim and Sam Amick share their thoughts as the Warriors and Kuminga finally reached a 2-year, $48.5 million dollar deal after a summer long dispute. What does it mean for the team right now? How might it affect things in the coming years? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus, Tim and The Athletic's Nick Friedell discuss a quiet Media Day for the Warriors, with only a few players commenting on the Jonathan Kuminga situation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus and Tim discuss the final stages of the Warriors' negotiations with Jonathan Kuminga, whether they should go ahead and sign Al Horford and De'Anthony Melton before Kuminga signs, and what else could be intriguing at Monday's Media Day. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices