Dubs Talk: A Golden State Warriors Podcast

Monte Poole, NBC Sports Bay Area

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NBC Sports Bay Area’s Kerith Burke, Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson bring you comprehensive coverage of the Golden State Warriors. Don’t miss out on in-depth analysis, breaking news coverage and exclusive interviews with Warriors players, coaches and front-office personnel. Dubs Talk has new episodes year-round, so subscribe now for all your Golden State Warriors needs.

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Warriors ring in New Year with bounce-back win behind Steph's big night

On this episode of "Dubs Talk," Kerith Burke and Dalton Johnson break down the Golden State Warriors' 139-105 blowout win over the Philadelphia 76ers, Steph Curry's postgame comments reacting to his perfect 3-point night and finally look ahead to the Warriors' schedule which includes a visit from Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. (04:15) - Kerith and Dalton react to Golden State's big win (09:00) - Dennis Schröder turns in best performance as a Warrior (15:45) - Hear from Steph on his perfect night from deep

28m
Jan 03
Warriors look "mid" after loss to Cavaliers; exclusive Lindy Waters III interview

On this episode of "Dubs Talk," Dalton Johnson and Monte Poole react to the "mid" Golden State Warriors loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night at Chase Center. Then Warriors guard Lindy Waters III sits down with Monte Poole to discuss his NBA journey and how his Indigenous American roots have helped guide him. (02:00) - Steph Curry labels Warriors "mid" after loss to Cavaliers (16:45) - Lindy Waters III discusses his reaction to trade to Warriors (21:30) - Waters' mentality stays same even with fluctuating Warriors role (25:00) - Waters dives into his unconventional journey to the NBA (32:00) - Waters, Kyrie Irving and MarJon Beauchamp share connection as only active Indigenous Americans in NBA

42m
Dec 31, 2024
What's on Warriors' trade wish list this holiday season?

On this episode of "Dubs Talk," Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson make their wish lists for what they believe Golden State might hope for under its tree this holiday season as the Warriors prepare to face the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day. (02:00) - Monte Poole, Dalton Johnson look back at Warriors, Lakers all-time rosters ahead of Christmas Day matchup (20:00) - Looking back at Christmas Day game history between Steph, LeBron (27:30) - What should be on Warriors' wish list?

35m
Dec 24, 2024
How will Warriors' newly acquired guard Dennis Schröder impact Steph Curry, Brandin Podziemski?

On this episode of "Dubs Talk," Kerith Burke and Monte Poole break down the Golden State Warriors' recent acquisition of Dennis Schröder. The duo analyzes how the addition of the veteran guard could affect Steph Curry, Brandin Podziemski, and even Draymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga. (01:45) - Warriors trade for Dennis Schröder to fill PG need (07:30) - How will Schröder fit playing alongside a future Hall of Famer like Steph Curry? (10:00) - Schröder can help shoulder ball-handling and playmaking load from Brandin Podziemski (17:45) - How do Warriors set defensive tone with Draymond coming off the bench?

33m
Dec 18, 2024
Dennis Schröder trade shows Warriors' sense of urgency

Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson break down the Dennis Schröder-De’Anthony Melton trade and why Mike Dunleavy didn’t wait to make a move.  Also, Dalton sits down with Kerith Burke to discuss Klay Thompson’s big night fueling the Mavericks' win over the Warriors.

34m
Dec 16, 2024
Steph Curry admits Warriors' tough NBA Cup loss to Rockets shows flaws team must address

On this episode of "Dubs Talk," Kerith Burke and Monte Poole discuss the Golden State Warriors' tough loss to the Houston Rockets in the NBA Cup quarterfinal. The duo also breaks down Steph Curry's postgame comments about the late-game scoring droughts the team needs to address to avoid mediocrity. (01:30) - Could Warriors' NBA Cup loss be a blessing in disguise? (07:15) - Reaction to Steve Kerr postgame comments directed at referee (14:30) - Addressing Curry's honest comments on Warriors' late-game issues (26:30) - Warriors might need to shake things up to be competitive in the West

31m
Dec 12, 2024
Buddy Hield's NBA journey has led him to treasured home with Warriors

On this episode of "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole preview the Golden State Warriors matchup with the Houston Rockets in the NBA Cup. Then Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield sits down with Dalton Johnson to discuss his journey in the NBA, his Bahamians roots and being an ambassador for his home country. Hield also opens up about just how happy and free he is playing with the Warriors under coach Steve Kerr and alongside Stephen Curry. (03:30) - Monte Poole and Bonta Hill preview Warriors' NBA Cup matchup with Rockets  (09:00) - Dalton Johnson sits down with Buddy Hield (10:45) - Buddy Hield discusses playing alongside Stephen Curry, how it motivates him (16:00) - Buddy's journey has showed him "one man's trash is another man's treasure." (25:30) - Golden State feels like home to Hield because he always wanted to play for Warriors.

31m
Dec 10, 2024
Steve Kerr frustrated with Warriors' decision making as losing streak continues

On this episode of "Dubs Talk," Kerith Burke and Monte Poole discuss the reactions from a frustrated Steve Kerr and Brandin Podziemski after the Golden State Warriors lose 119-115 to to the Denver Nuggets and extend their losing streak to five games.  (05:00) Monte Poole and Kerith Burke react to Steve Kerr's frustrated postgame press conference remarks (10:00) Brandin Podziemski owns up to his poor performance (16:00) Steph Curry needs a running mate  

29m
Dec 04, 2024
Warriors looking to shuffle the deck after four-game skid

On this episode of "Dubs Talk," Kerith Burke and Monte Poole break down what's ailing the Warriors after their four-game losing streak. Kerith and Monte also discuss if Golden State's depth has become its Achilles heel and what changes possibly could be coming if that's no longer a strength. (06:15) - What does Steph's bilateral knee tendinitis mean going forward? (10:00) - Warriors' 3-point shooting decline is becoming a problem (21:30) - Warriors' rotation besides Hield struggling with defined roles

37m
Dec 02, 2024
Warriors searching for 'extra juice' after first consecutive losses of season

On this episode of "Dubs Talk," Kerith Burke and Dalton Johnson analyze how the Warriors are left searching for answers and a spark off the bench after back-to-back losses to the San Antonio Spurs and the Brooklyn Nets. (05:00) - Dalton and Kerith react to Warriors' first back-to-back losses this season (09:15) - Golden State continues to lack 'juice' in non-Steph minutes (18:00) - Kerith and Dalton break down Moses Moody's explosive second quarter (24:15) - Dalton and Kerith answer fan questions from YouTube

27m
Nov 26, 2024
Steph Curry is only chasing fifth NBA championship in Year 16

On this episode of "Dubs Talk" Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson sit down with the Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry to find out what motivates him in Year 16. The trio also discusses what it has been like without his Splash Brother, Klay Thompson, and recap Steph's gold medal summer. (06:00) - Steph Curry quickly is approaching 4,000 career 3-pointer (11:30) - What has adjustment been without "Splash Brothers" Klay Thompson? (19:30) - Steph visualized the gold medal all summer (23:45) - Only thing Steph Curry is playing for now is ring No. 5

27m
Nov 20, 2024
Troubling Waters for Warriors after close loss to Clippers?

On this episode of "Dubs Talk," Kerith Burke and Monte Poole break down the Golden State Warriors' tough 102-99 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in the new Intuit Dome arena and the trends building early in the season before answering some fan questions.   (04:30) - Why are the Clippers the Warriors' kryptonite? (07:30) - Warriors turnovers and missed free throws becoming a problem? (17:00) - Kerith and Monte answer fan submitted questions  

28m
Nov 19, 2024
Klay Thompson's emotional Chase Center return doesn't disappoint

On this episode of "Dubs Talk," Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson react to Klay Thompson's Chase Center return and the Splash Bro's ovation from the crowd. Then, Monte and Dalton break down the dramatic game that followed as the Warriors and Mavericks took things down to the wire in Golden State's 120-117 win. (01:35) - The tribute to Klay kicked off the night - Dub Nation got the best possible outcome (05:05) - Splash Bros duke it out, both hit big shots, but Steph Curry got the last word (07:20) - Steph Curry scoring final 12 points of the game was a movie (11:00) - Warriors face adversity again and pull out a close one 

12m
Nov 13, 2024
Klay Thompson's highly anticipated Chase Center return is here

On this episode of "Dubs Talk," Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson take a look back at Klay Thompson's Warriors tenure ahead of his return to Golden State with the Dallas Mavericks. Monte and Dalton also break down how the Warriors validated themselves by winning four of five games on their tough road trip. (01:45) - Klay Thompson returns to face the Warriors (05:00) - What will Warriors fans do if Klay heats up against his former team? (11:00) - Klay cares more than he lets on and still has something to give the game (18:00) - What stood out the most from the Warriors' big road trip? (24:15) - Warriors might have found their starting lineup

31m
Nov 12, 2024
Chris Mullin believes Warriors making statement with how they play after win over Celtics

On this episode of "Dubs Talk" Monte Poole is joined by Hall of Famer Chris Mullin to break down the Golden State Warriors' impressive 7-1 start to the season after beating the defending champion Boston Celtics, and how key improvements have led to this hot start. (02:00) - Mullin believes Warriors are making a statement with "how they're playing, not who they are playing" (09:30) - Advanced metric tells Mullin that point of attack has been an emphasis in Jerry Stackhouse's defense (26:00) - Steve Kerr and Steph Curry relationship draws comparison to Gregg Popovich and Tim Duncan's leadership style (32:45) - Mullin breaks down how Warriors' improved defense can hold up against undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers

38m
Nov 07, 2024
Warriors vs. Celtics game will be perfect test of depth

Kerith Burke is joined by Celtics insider Chris Forsberg to break down the Golden State Warriors' upcoming matchup with the Boston Celtics as the two teams put their depth to the test. The showdown brings up some old history as the 2022 champions take on the 2024 champions after an interesting offseason.   (03:45) - Does this Celtics team have similarities to Warriors' dynasty? (08:15) - Does Jayson Tatum hold a grudge against Steve Kerr after Olympic experience? (17:30) - What kind of reception will Steve Kerr receive at TD Garden? (25:30) - What's going right for Warriors to start? (27:15) - Will this game be "bench vs. bench" as Warriors' depth gets first real test?

31m
Nov 05, 2024
Draymond's DPOY motivation leading way on deep, reinvigorated Warriors defense

Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson break down on "Dubs Talk" how Draymond Green's defense and the Warriors' depth lifted Golden State to consecutive wins over the New Orleans Pelicans. (01:30) - Dalton Johnson believes Warriors have established their identity early.  (07:15) - Breaking down Jonathan Kuminga coming off the bench against the Pelicans. (14:10) - Buddy Hield and Lindy Waters III bringing more than just shooting. (21:30) - Monte Poole believe if Draymond can play at this level all season, the Warriors can be a top 5 defense.

33m
Oct 31, 2024
Jonathan Kuminga hopes to take his Warriors growth to All-Star level

Dalton Johnson and Monte Poole sit down with Jonathan Kuminga to discuss the Warriors forward's offseason work and the goals he has set for himself. Then, Golden State's young star dives into which Warriors teammates have influenced him most, and how he is working to develop into a leader (07:45) - Jonathan Kuminga breaks down what he's learned from Draymond Green (09:38) - Kuminga details how the game has slowed down for him in year four (17:33) - The young Warriors core are looking for build on Golden State's legacy  (26:40) - Kuminga explains his All-Star goals and how he plans to reach them

33m
Oct 29, 2024
Steph Curry injury update: How will Warriors navigate star guard's absence?

Kerith Burke and Monte Poole break down the news of Steph Curry’s ankle injury, and discuss which Warriors could start in his place. Kerith and Monte also analyze how Steph’s absence will affect the Warriors' shooting and spacing, and the ripple effects of the star point guard missing time. (00:20) - Kerith lays out Warriors injury report from Clippers game (Curry, Melton, Wiggins) (03:25) - Who will start in Steph's absence? (07:50) - How does losing Steph affect the Warriors shooting and spacing? Will  Moody and  Waters see and increased role? (12:50) - What will this mean for Kuminga? Monte could see the possibility of Moody starting because of floor spacing 

17m
Oct 28, 2024
Warriors’ roster depth on display in season-opening blowout win

Kerith Burke and Festus Ezeli analyze how Steve Kerr’s 12-man rotation worked in the Warriors’ opening-night rout of the Portland Trail Blazers. Kerith and Festus also break down Andrew Wiggins’ performance, Buddy Hield’s seamless fit, and Brandin Podziemski’s strange statistical night. 1:15 How will Kerr’s 12-man rotation work over the course of a season? 11:00 First impressions of Andrew Wiggins as a shooting guard 15:45 Will Kuminga’s contract situation be in his mind throughout the season? 20:35 Buddy Hield’s seamless fit as Warriors’ sixth man 24:15 What to make of Podziemski's strange statistical night

28m
Oct 24, 2024
How Kuminga, Moody contract decisions will impact Warriors this season

Dalton Johnson and Bonta Hill break down Steve Kerr’s task of managing a deep Warriors roster, and discuss why Moses Moody’s contract extension will be a win for Golden State.  Dalton and Bonta also analyze Mike Dunleavy’s decision to wait  on signing Jonathan Kuminga to a huge extension.   3:30 How Warriors can get to 50 wins 4:45 Debating Warriors’ strongest starting five 7:00 Who will Steve Kerr choose to be in his closing five? 9:45 Why Moses Moody’s contract extension is a win for Warriors 14:00 Warriors willing to wait before investing in Jonathan Kuminga

24m
Oct 23, 2024
Steph, Draymond ‘excited’ to face challenges during 2024-25 NBA season

Kerith Burke sits down with Steph Curry and Draymond Green to discuss their offseasons and their excitement embracing challenges of the new Warriors season. Kerith also chats with Dalton Johnson to analyze Andrew Wiggins’ role and why Moses Moody deserves to be a part of Steve Kerr’s rotation. 2:00 What to make of Warriors' 5-0 preseason start 4:00 Will Andrew Wiggins play more shooting guard this season? 11:45 Moses Moody looks more confident, consistent 15:30 Steph Curry reflects on Olympics experience 30:00 Draymond Green on why Klay Thompson needed a change of scenery 35:15 Draymond shares his expectations for Wiggins, Kuminga

41m
Oct 17, 2024
Kerr shares his expectations for Wiggins, Kuminga this season

Kerith Burke sits down with Warriors coach Steve Kerr and GM Mike Dunleavy to discuss how Jonathan Kuminga can take another leap, why Andrew Wiggins is ready for a great season, and how the team is focused on shooting more 3-pointers this season. 0:45 What to make of Warriors' 3-point barrage in preseason win over Kings 4:00 Sense of camaraderie amongst the team after week together in Hawaii 13:00 Kerr explains why Wiggins is ready for a great season 16:45 Kerr details his Kuminga expectations for this season 36:00 Dunleavy explains why Kuminga was virtually untouchable in the offseason

47m
Oct 11, 2024
Melton details ‘all business’ mentality; Anderson embraces position-less role

Kerith Burke sits down with De’Anthony Melton and Kyle Anderson to discuss playing with and against Steph Curry, and how they plan to help the Warriors become a strong defensive team again. Kerith also chats with Dalton Johnson about Jonathan Kuminga’s best position and Moses Moody’s role next season. 1:00 Why De'Anthony Melton in starting lineup makes sense 8:15 Melton on watching Steph Curry in Olympics 24:20 Kyle Anderson on position-less basketball 34:00 Warriors still figuring out Jonathan Kuminga's best postion 42:45 Where does Moses Moody fit in with Warriors next season

51m
Oct 09, 2024
Podziemski, Jackson-Davis motivated to meet higher expectations in second season

Dalton Johnson sits down with Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis from Warriors training camp in Hawaii to discuss their experiences practicing with Team USA and expectations heading into their second seasons. Also, Kerith Burke recaps Golden State's first preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

20m
Oct 06, 2024
Kerr shares how Warriors can find success in non-Steph minutes

Dalton Johnson sits down with Steve Kerr in Hawaii to reflect on the chaos of his first training camp and details how the Warriors’ offense can improve this season, particularly when Steph Curry isn't on the floor. Also, Kerith Burke joins Dalton to analyze the potential starting lineups and if the Warriors can regain their status as one of the NBA's top 3-point shooting teams. 2:00 Warriors begin new chapter 4:00 Steve Kerr refects on first training camp 6:15 Kerr details how Warriors will find success in non-Steph minutes 20:00 Predicting the opening day starting lineup 26:40 How Jonathan Kuminga can make another leap next season 32:30 Can Warriors regain status as one of NBA's top 3-point shooting teams?

40m
Oct 02, 2024
Analyzing Kuminga and Podz’s potential, how GP2 could impact Warriors

Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson discuss Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski’s potential, Kevon Looney’s latest evolution, and why Gary Payton II could be more valuable to the Warriors next season than many people expect. 6:45 Can Kevon Looney be a modern day big man? 11:00 Gary Payton's new role at College of Alameda 17:30 How important can GP2 be to Warriors? 27:45 Future potential of Kuminga, Podziemski 35:45 Will Moses Moody have a larger role next season? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

40m
Sep 25, 2024
Delivering Warriors offseason grade, Steph preseason MVP ranking

Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson look back at the origins of the Warriors’ dynasty 10 years ago, and then debate Steph Curry’s place among the current NBA MVP candidates after an interesting offseason of roster moves. 0:40 Looking back at decade since 2014-15 championship season 16:15 Who gets a statue outside of Chase Center 24:45 Where does Steph rank among preseason MVP candidates? 32:45 Grading the Warriors' offseason See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

36m
Sep 18, 2024
How Kuminga, Wiggins will dictate Warriors’ success next season

Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson dissect what the Warriors can expect from Jonathan Kuminga and Andrew Wiggins next season, and how far Golden State can go if they play well. Also, Dalton catches up with Juan Toscano-Anderson and Keisei Tominaga in Santa Cruz at the G League showcase. 2:00 Expectations for Wiggins and Kuminga 4:00 Three things Kuminga must do in 2024 for Warriors to make a jump 9:00 Which players are guaranteed to start for Golden State next season 17:00 Wiggins realizes he has to do more with Klay gone 33:00 Juan Toscano-Anderson's new perspective on NBA journey 38:00 Keisei Tominaga on G League opportunity See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

40m
Sep 11, 2024
Five Warriors questions one month before training camp

Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson break down Steph Curry’s contract extension, what it means for the Warriors moving forward and how it positively impacts the organization overall. Then, the guys switch gears and discuss five questions Golden State faces with training camp less than one month away. (1:20) Curry, Warriors agree to one-year extension (7:50) Who should start next to Steph? (14:10) Is Podziemski in line to start next season? (22:01) X-factors for the Warriors next season (35:02) Do the Warriors need more height? (40:30) Will Warriors make more roster moves? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

45m
Sep 02, 2024