Warriors Plus Minus: A show about the Golden State Warriors
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.
Curry + Yaxel = Winning Streak
Marcus, Tim and Nick Friedell discuss Stephen Curry's 44-point night and Yaxel Lendeborg's continued big run in the Warriors' victory in Minneapolis. What have the Warriors figured out and can it last?
Oct 29
52 min
Yaxel vs. Kuminga in Minnesota
Yaxel Lendeborg, this year's No. 13 pick by the Warriors, face off against Jonathan Kuminga, the No. 7 pick from 2021. According to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, who joins the show, they will likely match up. The former Warriors future star against the current one. The Two Timeline Bowl. Adding to the intrigue, the Timberwolves announce Anthony Edwards is out after surgery. So the Warriors, who got their first win of the season in Denver, head to Minnesota with renewed hope. And Kuminga has an opening for a big game. Marcus Thompson, Nick Friedell and Krawczynski discuss.
Oct 28
46 min
[Valkyries Wednesday] Valkyries One Win Away
Golden State center Kiah Stokes clamped Angel Reese again, stifling the Atlanta Dream offense and putting the Valkyries up 3-2 in the WNBA Finals. They head to Georgia needing one win to make history. Marcus Thompson and Zena Keita break down how Stokes is dominating, the way Golden State is attacking Jordin Canada, and more.
Oct 28
40 min
The Good News About 0-3
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 young players shined. The role players found some rhythm and success. And the vision of how the Warriors move forward became a little clearer. Marcus Thompson brings you commentary and some postgame interviews from the players and Steve Kerr.
Oct 25
36 min
Things Looking Grim for Warriors After Collapse
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 against West contenders and one without two starters. Maybe more. Marcus Thompson, Tim Kawakami and Nick Friedell discuss the impact of the Warriors dropping this game, how they dropped it and what do they do now.
Oct 24
35 min
Yaxel Pops Off After Dubs Loss
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 it to another level after the game. Marcus Thompson and Nick Friedell were on the scene and bring interviews and insight from the locker room. 
Oct 22
46 min
[Valkyries Wednesday] Can the Valkyries Find Any Answers?
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, the TV host of the Valkyries, returns to discuss what's been going wrong for the Valkyries and what they can do to reclaim control of this series for Game 4. Because Atlanta is feeling good, State Farm Arena will be rocking and the Valkyries could be coming back to the Bay Area in serious trouble.
Oct 22
38 min
A Conversation with Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy | From 'The TK Show'
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 Wednesday in LA.
Oct 20
28 min
The Yaxel Era & Porzingis' Statement
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.
Oct 14
48 min
[Valkyries Wednesday] Valkyries Sweep Aces, Headed to WNBA Finals
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 Thompson examines their dismantling of the Aces and how they arrived here in such a short window. It's one of the great stories in sports.
Oct 10
19 min
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