Warriors Plus Minus: A show about the Golden State Warriors
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Warriors Plus Minus: A show about the Golden State Warriors
Warriors Plus Minus is the definitive weekly podcast on the Golden State Warriors, hosted by Tim Kawakami, Marcus Thompson, and Nick Friedell.
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558 episodes
The LeBron Fallout & Steph's Future
Marcus, Tim and Nick Friedell discuss where the Warriors go after losing out on the LeBron James sweepstakes and how Stephen Curry reacted to it. Is c...
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[Valkyries Wednesday] Should the Valkyries Make a Trade?
The Valkyries head into the break with their nine-game winning streak snapped. But did they show enough to think they can really win a championship? H...
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[Valkyries Wednesday] Are the Valks the WNBA's Best Team?
Heading into the showdown with Indiana, the fifth and final game on Golden State's road trip, the Valkyries find themselves battling for first place i...
Yaxel, L.J. Cryer Shine at Summer League
Danny Emerman of the S.F. Standard joins the show to discuss the Warriors storylines from the Las Vegas Summer League. After two games, it's all Yaxel...
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[Valkyries Wednesday] Valkyries Remain Hot with Guest Kaitlyn Chen
The five-game road trip is off to a 2-0 start after beating Atlanta a third time and suffocating the Washington Mystics. The Valkyries sit a half game...
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[Warriors Plus-Minus] Is LeBron Holding Up Everything?
Marcus, Tim and Nick Friedell discuss the Warriors' options while they wait for LeBron James' decision -- are they losing out on quality players? Also...
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[Valkyries Wednesday] Surging Valkyries
Coming off a huge three-game homestand in which they beat two of the best teams in the league, Golden State is sitting pretty in the standings. With N...
It Might Be LeBron Time
Tim and Nick Friedell discuss LeBron James' decision to leave the Lakers and why the Warriors could be his likeliest destination. Also, why the Anthon...
Did the Warriors Get What They Needed at No. 11?
The Warriors' first-round pick landed exactly who many expected: Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg. He's 24 with great size — which means he's ready to...
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[Valkyries Wednesday] Angel Reese, Dream take on Ballhalla
The tough stretch for the Valkyries now points toward Atlanta. The Valkyries play two games against Atlanta, one of the best teams in the league, and...
Should the Warriors Trade Up? For Brayden Burries?
On the eve of the NBA draft, Marcus Thompson gives his take on what the Warriors should do with their No. 11 pick. But first, a conversation with The...
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[Valkyries Wednesday] Valkyries Set for Daunting Stretch
Back to its winning ways, Golden State begins a gauntlet: Wings, Lynx, Aces, back-to-back against Atlanta Dream, then Liberty before a five-game road...
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[Valkyries Wednesday] Interview with Veronica Burton
Marcus Thompson of The Athletic and Nathan Canilao of the Mercury News discuss the Valkyries losing streak and the changes coach Natalie Nakase might...
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[Valkyries Wednesday] Do the Valkyries Even Need a Superstar?
The Athletic's Marcus Thompson and The Mercury News' Nathan Canilao are joined by USA Today's Callie Fin, the most plugged in beat reporter with the L...
Warriors Draft Talk with David Aldridge
With the NBA draft some three weeks away, NBA Hall of Famer David Aldridge of The Athletic stops by to talk the lottery. He spent time at the combine...
[Valkyries Wednesday] A Conversation with Gabby Williams
Marcus Thompson and Mercury News Valkyries beat writer Nathan Canilao talk the debut ofJustė Jocytė, the battles with Indiana and dive into a very Bay...
[Valkyries Debut Show] How Real are the Valkyries?
After a dominant win in New York, it's hard not to sit up and look at Golden State a little differently. For the debut episode of Valkyries Wednesday,...
A Conversation with Kirk Lacob
Marcus Thompson and Tim Kawakami welcome Warriors executive vice president Kirk Lacob to talk Steve Kerr, the coming NBA draft, roster building and th...
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[TK Show] A Conversation with Steve Kerr
Warriors coach Steve Kerr discusses the process that led to a new two-year deal, the adjustments that are coming, and why he'll always talk about the...
Kerr & Dunleavy Set Up the Next Era
Tim and Nick Friedell discuss the main themes and interesting details from Steve Kerr and Mike Dunleavy's pressers. What will the next few years of th...
Steve Kerr Is Back
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...
Is Steve Kerr Staying or Going?
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...
A Conversation with ESPN's Anthony Slater | 'TK Show'
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 Warrior...
Warriors’ Season is Over, But Was That The End?
The sentimentality of Steve Kerr after the Warriors were beaten by Phoenix underscored the looming end of an era. Marcus Thompson, Tim Kawakami and Ni...
The Old Steph Curry, Draymond Green Was Back
Marcus Thompson and Nick Friedell discuss the thrilling fourth-quarter rally in which the Warriors showed a glimpse of why they still believe. Golden...
Here Comes the Play-In vs. the Clippers
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 ga...
A Conversation with Draymond Green | From 'The TK Show'
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 mig...
Yeah, Steph Curry Is Back
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...
Steph Curry's Pregame Workout Latest Step in Return
With the Chase Center fans watching, Steph Curry — who finally completed five-on-five action in practice — went through his full pregame warmup. The i...
Should Steph Curry Bother Returning?
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 Po...
Curry's Countdown & the Kawhi/LeBron Options
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...
Porzingis Goes Big, Curry Return Coming?
Marcus, Tim and Nick Friedell discuss Kristaps Porzingis' 30-point night in the Warriors' victory over Washington, Jimmy Butler's visit and what the o...
Bad Losses, What Now?
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 Porz...
A Conversation with Mike Dunleavy | From 'The TK Show'
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 possi...
The Porzingis/Kuminga Discourse
Tim and Nick Friedell discuss the Warriors’ deepening injury issues and the inevitable play-in conclusion. Also, why the Kristaps Porzingis/Jonathan K...
No Tanking, Gui Santos Levelling Up
Tim and Nick Friedell discuss the Warriors' victory over tanking Memphis on Wednesday and how Gui Santos is establishing himself as a rotation NBA pla...
Sound File: Joe Lacob Interview | From the "TK Show"
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 re...
Porzingis Debuts, Curry Still Out
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 te...
Porzingis Possibilities, Dunleavy Fallout
Tim and Nick Friedell discuss what Kristaps Porzingis might bring to the Warriors and analyze Mike Dunleavy’s recent tense presser.
No Giannis, Kuminga Moved -- What Now?
Tim and Nick Friedell discuss the Warriors moving Jonathan Kuminga for Kristaps Porzingis but not being able to pull off a deal for Giannis Antetokoun...