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Warriors Plus Minus: A show about the Golden State Warriors

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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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  1. The Good News About 0-3

    · 37 min

    The Warriors lost another one. This time, without Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Brandin Podziemski. Phoenix torched Golden State, handing the Warriors another loss. But this one was perhaps more encouraging. The…

  2. Things Looking Grim for Warriors After Collapse

    · 36 min

    The Warriors gave up a 17-0 run to close its home opener, turning a 12-point lead with just under four minutes left into this season's first gut-wrenching loss. Now they head out on a three-game road trip, two of them…

  3. Yaxel Pops Off After Dubs Loss

    · 47 min

    The Warriors got handled pretty thoroughly by the Lakers to open the season. But the biggest story of the night was the rookie. Yaxel Lendeborg got into a back-and-forth with Luka Dončić on the court, then Yaxel took…

  4. [Valkyries Wednesday] Can the Valkyries Find Any Answers?

    · 39 min

    Game 3 was even worse than Game 2. Golden State's offensive futility remained, but the Atlanta Dream picked apart their defense even more as the series shifted to Atlanta. And it wasn't just Angel Reese. Zena Keita,…

  5. A Conversation with Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy | From 'The TK Show'

    · 28 min

    Tim talks with Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy about the recent Stephen Curry injury scare, Kristaps Porzingis' indefinite absence, Yaxel Lendeborg's emergence, and the team's mindset going into the season opener on…

  6. The Yaxel Era & Porzingis' Statement

    · 49 min

    Marcus, Tim and Nick Friedell discuss the Warriors' sudden dependence on Yaxel Lendeborg to start this season and Kristaps Porzingis' statement on social media about his continued absence with an illness.

  7. [Valkyries Wednesday] Valkyries Sweep Aces, Headed to WNBA Finals

    · 19 min

    Two years into their history, the Golden State Valkyries have pulled off what formerly felt unimaginable. They're headed to the WNBA Finals to take on the Atlanta Dream, another surprising squad. But first, Marcus…

  8. Hot Topics With Game 1 Coming Quickly

    · 38 min

    Tim and Nick Friedell discuss Kristaps Porzingis' continued absence, Yaxel Lendeborg's growing responsibility and Brandin Podziemski's contract situation with opening night coming up Oct. 21.

  9. [Valkyries Wednesday] Valkyries' Riveting Close-out of Wings

    · 39 min

    Marcus Thompson and Zena Keita, pre and postgame host of Valkyries TV, hop on for an emergency podcast to discuss the Game 3 win over Dallas. In a win-or-go-home scenario, Golden State rallied from a 16-point deficit…

  10. Highlights from an Open Scrimmage

    · 35 min

    Tim and Nick Friedell discuss Brandin Podziemski's strong play, Georges Niang's fit and other interesting moments from Thursday's open scrimmage in Hawaii. Also, Frank Vogel is taking charge of the defense.

  11. [Valkyries Wednesday] Can the Valkyries Survive Dallas?

    · 45 min

    Marcus Thompson and Zena Keita, TV host of the Valkyries pre and postgame show, break down Game 2, the explosion from Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale and what we learned about the Valkyries that figures to be critical…

  12. Porzingis Out & Other Media Day News

    · 33 min

    Tim and Nick Friedell discuss all the sights and sounds of Warriors Media Day, including the surprise announcement that Kristaps Porzingis is out indefinitely. Also, thoughts on the new offensive plans and Jimmy…

  13. Steph Curry's Going Nowhere

    · 31 min

    Marcus and Tim analyze Stephen Curry's new two-year contract extension with the Warriors -- what it tells us about his and the team's future and why he took $20 million less than the maximum.

  14. Is Draymond the Key to This Season?

    · 41 min

    Marcus and Tim discuss the biggest issues heading into the start of training camp next week -- how will Draymond Green's role change? Could Kristaps Porzingis carry the team at times? Who's helping Steph Curry?

  15. [Valkyries Wednesday] The Tiffany "Tip" Hayes Interview

    · 24 min

    The veteran guard will have you running through a wall as she discusses her belief in the Valkyries. She talks with Marcus Thompson and Zena Keita about the playoff push, the fountain of youth she enjoys, the chemistry…

  16. Curry Extension by Media Day?

    · 43 min

    Marcus and Tim discuss the odds of Stephen Curry signing a contract extension with the Warriors by Media Day on Sept. 28 and also draw up options for possible trade targets down the road.

  17. Did the Warriors Find Any Gems?

    · 24 min

    Golden State, finally, added some new players. Forward Georges Niang, guard Brandon Williams and wing Dalen Terry. These are by no means game-changing moves. But there seems to be some potential for a pleasant…

  18. [Valkyries Wednesday] Valkyries Send a Message to Minny

    · 41 min

    Finally, Golden State got the better of the Lynx. The Valkyries did it in Minnesota, shut down Olivia Miles in the process, and made coach Cheryl Reeve wave the white flag with more than three minutes left. It clearly…

  19. [Valkyries Wednesday] Can the Valkyries Get the No.1 Seed?

    · 34 min

    Wednesday night's showdown with Minnesota, the first of two over the final 10 games, will have a significant impact on the standings. The Athletic's Marcus Thompson and Zena Keita, broadcast host of the Valkyries for…

  20. Would Stephen Curry Ever Leave Golden State?

    · 56 min

    Marcus Thompson dives into the talk about the possibilities of Stephen Curry asking out and what we can learn from GM Mike Dunleavy's comments. Joseph Dycus, Warriors beat writer for the Mercury News, joins the show to…

  21. [Valkyries Wednesday] Should the Valks Have Gotten Kelsey Plum?

    · 34 min

    After a couple weeks hiatus, Valkyries Wednesday is back with a new co-host and lots to talk about. Zena Keita — whose analysis anchors the pregame, halftime and postgame shows for Valkyries games on CBS — joins Marcus…

  22. RIP Don Nelson -- Memories of Covering a Genius

    · 52 min

    Marcus and Tim look back on Don Nelson's historic two tenures with the Warriors -- from Run TMC to "We Believe" to starting the Stephen Curry era.

  23. The LeBron Fallout & Steph's Future

    · 1 h 00 min

    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 championship contention no longer possible?

  24. [Valkyries Wednesday] Should the Valkyries Make a Trade?

    · 58 min

    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? Have they won enough for Valkyries GM Ohemaa Nyanin to say "I told…

  25. [Valkyries Wednesday] Are the Valks the WNBA's Best Team?

    · 44 min

    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 in the league. Jordan Robinson, author of Court Queens and co-host of…

  26. Yaxel, L.J. Cryer Shine at Summer League

    · 45 min

    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 Lendeborg's world. But L.J. Cryer also looks ready for a larger…

  27. [Valkyries Wednesday] Valkyries Remain Hot with Guest Kaitlyn Chen

    · 36 min

    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 out of the best record in the league with two sub-.500 teams coming…

  28. Is LeBron Holding Up Everything?

    · 48 min

    Marcus, Tim and Nick Friedell discuss the Warriors' options while they wait for LeBron James' decision -- are they losing out on quality players? Also, Yaxel Lendeborg impresses in summer league.

  29. [Valkyries Wednesday] Surging Valkyries

    · 46 min

    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 Nathan Canilao, the Mercury News' Valkyries beat writer, and The…

  30. It Might Be LeBron Time

    · 49 min

    Tim and Nick Friedell discuss LeBron James' decision to leave the Lakers and why the Warriors could be his likeliest destination. Also, why the Anthony Davis speculation always seemed a bit off.

  31. Did the Warriors Get What They Needed at No. 11?

    · 39 min

    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 contribute right away. But was he too safe a pick? And now that…

  32. [Valkyries Wednesday] Angel Reese, Dream take on Ballhalla

    · 39 min

    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 will have to contend with Angel Reese, who is feasting in the paint.…

  33. Should the Warriors Trade Up? For Brayden Burries?

    · 52 min

    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 Athletic's NBA Draft guru Sam Vecenie. They discuss the players who…

  34. [Valkyries Wednesday] Valkyries Set for Daunting Stretch

    · 46 min

    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 trip. So Nathan Canilao, the Mercury News beat writer for the…

  35. [Valkyries Wednesday] Interview with Veronica Burton

    · 42 min

    Marcus Thompson of The Athletic and Nathan Canilao of the Mercury News discuss the Valkyries losing streak and the changes coach Natalie Nakase might make. Point guard Veronica Burton joins the show to discuss, among…

  36. [Valkyries Wednesday] Do the Valkyries Even Need a Superstar?

    · 46 min

    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 Las Vegas Aces, after the Valkyries faced off against the Aces. The…

  37. Warriors Draft Talk with David Aldridge

    · 45 min

    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 in Chicago — his hometown Wizards, of course, got the top pick — and…

  38. [Valkyries Wednesday] A Conversation with Gabby Williams

    · 42 min

    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 Area conversation with Valkyries forward Gabby Williams, the big…

  39. [Valkyries Debut Show] How Real are the Valkyries?

    · 34 min

    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, The Athletic's Marcus Thompson and Valkyries beat writer Nathan…

  40. A Conversation with Kirk Lacob

    · 1 h 24 min

    Marcus Thompson and Tim Kawakami welcome Warriors executive vice president Kirk Lacob to talk Steve Kerr, the coming NBA draft, roster building and the league at large.

  41. A Conversation with Steve Kerr | 'The TK Show'

    · 39 min

    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 political topics that matter to him.

  42. Kerr & Dunleavy Set Up the Next Era

    · 58 min

    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 the Warriors look like?

  43. Steve Kerr Is Back

    · 44 min

    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.

  44. Is Steve Kerr Staying or Going?

    · 1 h 09 min

    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.

  45. A Conversation with ESPN's Anthony Slater | 'TK Show'

    · 37 min

    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.

  46. Warriors’ Season is Over, But Was That The End?

    · 50 min

    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…

  47. The Old Steph Curry, Draymond Green Was Back

    · 35 min

    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…

  48. Here Comes the Play-In vs. the Clippers

    · 48 min

    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?

  49. A Conversation with Draymond Green | From 'The TK Show'

    · 44 min

    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.

  50. Yeah, Steph Curry Is Back

    · 22 min

    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.

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