
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 surprise. And the Warriors, with injuries and age being an issue, need bodies as much as they need skills. Marcus Thompson, with a brief segment with Dallas Mavericks beat writer Christian Clark, discuss the new moves and how they might fit.
Aug 28
23 min
![[Valkyries Wednesday] Valkyries Send a Message to Minny](https://cdn-images.podbay.fm/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2ltYWdlcy5jYXN0ZmlyZS5jb20vaW1hZ2UvNjYxLzc5OTkvMzY1ODAvODA5MTkxNy84MDkxOTE3XzIwMjYtMDQtMDgtMjIwNzE3LTg1MTM4NDQuanBnIiwiZmFsbGJhY2siOiJodHRwczovL2lzMS1zc2wubXpzdGF0aWMuY29tL2ltYWdlL3RodW1iL1BvZGNhc3RzMjExL3Y0LzlkLzAwLzI5LzlkMDAyOTBlLTAzY2MtY2IzNS0wNjdlLTcwMTY0OWE2YTU0MC9temFfMTQ5NzAwMDY0NzY0NDkxNDcyODcuanBlZy82MDB4NjAwYmIuanBnIn0.YgJcGIFUlIMTlG0UyVsI1Ec0CnJivswC8abmsExRwZg.jpg?width=200&height=200)
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 meant something to Golden State, which had been 0-9 all-time against Minnesota. But did it mean anything to Minnesota? Marcus Thompson and Zena Keita discuss that and playoff matchups with Seerat Sohi, host of The Ringer's WNBA Show.
Aug 26
40 min
![[Valkyries Wednesday] Can the Valkyries Get the No.1 Seed?](https://cdn-images.podbay.fm/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2ltYWdlcy5jYXN0ZmlyZS5jb20vaW1hZ2UvNjYxLzc5OTkvMzY1ODAvODA5MTk1My84MDkxOTUzXzIwMjYtMDQtMDgtMjIyODUzLTg1MTE3MDQuanBnIiwiZmFsbGJhY2siOiJodHRwczovL2lzMS1zc2wubXpzdGF0aWMuY29tL2ltYWdlL3RodW1iL1BvZGNhc3RzMjExL3Y0LzlkLzAwLzI5LzlkMDAyOTBlLTAzY2MtY2IzNS0wNjdlLTcwMTY0OWE2YTU0MC9temFfMTQ5NzAwMDY0NzY0NDkxNDcyODcuanBlZy82MDB4NjAwYmIuanBnIn0.tB9tRaflzUwuwQ_n4Z2yOt_SR-r_2cqXOPjX0yu9Kmw.jpg?width=200&height=200)
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 KPIX, break down the stakes the top two teams facing off. A win would put Golden State in good shape to get the No. 1 seed. Whatever happens, the surging Tiffany Hayes is expected to be critical.
Aug 19
33 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 discuss the Warriors' schedule and what is in store. Lots of significance in the schedule based on their context.
Aug 14
55 min
![[Valkyries Wednesday] Should the Valks Have Gotten Kelsey Plum?](https://cdn-images.podbay.fm/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2ltYWdlcy5jYXN0ZmlyZS5jb20vaW1hZ2UvNjYxLzc5OTkvMzY1ODAvODA5MTkyMS84MDkxOTIxXzIwMjYtMDQtMDgtMjIxMDIxLTg1MTAyNTcuanBnIiwiZmFsbGJhY2siOiJodHRwczovL2lzMS1zc2wubXpzdGF0aWMuY29tL2ltYWdlL3RodW1iL1BvZGNhc3RzMjExL3Y0LzlkLzAwLzI5LzlkMDAyOTBlLTAzY2MtY2IzNS0wNjdlLTcwMTY0OWE2YTU0MC9temFfMTQ5NzAwMDY0NzY0NDkxNDcyODcuanBlZy82MDB4NjAwYmIuanBnIn0.z66NUdNMUBO-WwtQaYrVmqfNNyx-hfMflum5-G2KZ2g.jpg?width=200&height=200)
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 Thompson to discuss Golden State, which sits No. 2 in the WNBA at 23-9. This episode discusses why the franchise chose not to trade for Kelsey Plum, coach Natalie Nakase's load management plan, and more.
Aug 12
33 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.
Aug 11
51 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?
Jul 27
1 hr
![[Valkyries Wednesday] Should the Valkyries Make a Trade?](https://cdn-images.podbay.fm/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2ltYWdlcy5jYXN0ZmlyZS5jb20vaW1hZ2UvNjYxLzc5OTkvMzY1ODAvODA5MTkyNC84MDkxOTI0XzIwMjYtMDQtMDgtMjIxMTI0LTg0OTk3MzYuanBnIiwiZmFsbGJhY2siOiJodHRwczovL2lzMS1zc2wubXpzdGF0aWMuY29tL2ltYWdlL3RodW1iL1BvZGNhc3RzMjExL3Y0LzlkLzAwLzI5LzlkMDAyOTBlLTAzY2MtY2IzNS0wNjdlLTcwMTY0OWE2YTU0MC9temFfMTQ5NzAwMDY0NzY0NDkxNDcyODcuanBlZy82MDB4NjAwYmIuanBnIn0.91CoWR8GBQccwSCe-xaNKXeUe1qhHEEknJCLygqJeac.jpg?width=200&height=200)
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 you so"? Marcus Thompson of The Athletic and Nathan Canilao, Valkyries beat writer for the Mercury News, discuss the state of Golden State heading into the break. The Athletic's national WNBA reporter Annie Costabile joins the show to discuss the league's title contenders, the WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago, and the coming trade deadline.
Jul 22
57 min
![[Valkyries Wednesday] Are the Valks the WNBA's Best Team?](https://cdn-images.podbay.fm/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2ltYWdlcy5jYXN0ZmlyZS5jb20vaW1hZ2UvNjYxLzc5OTkvMzY1ODAvODA5MTkzNS84MDkxOTM1XzIwMjYtMDQtMDgtMjIxODM1LTg0OTQ3MjMuanBnIiwiZmFsbGJhY2siOiJodHRwczovL2lzMS1zc2wubXpzdGF0aWMuY29tL2ltYWdlL3RodW1iL1BvZGNhc3RzMjExL3Y0LzlkLzAwLzI5LzlkMDAyOTBlLTAzY2MtY2IzNS0wNjdlLTcwMTY0OWE2YTU0MC9temFfMTQ5NzAwMDY0NzY0NDkxNDcyODcuanBlZy82MDB4NjAwYmIuanBnIn0.Z5qJ7FSKgRKgugMo9odj-IeHWptNJeHpLTDnx8jahUU.jpg?width=200&height=200)
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 the Girls Tripp podcast on Road Trippin' joins Marcus Thompson and Nathan Canilao to discuss the surging Valkyries and the match against Caitlin Clark's Fever.
Jul 15
43 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 role. But he's found himself in competition with a surprising guard. Plus, we discuss, of course, the hiring of Frank Vogel as an assistant and the possibilities of LeBron James.
Jul 14
44 min
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