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.
[Valkyries Wednesday] The Tiffany "Tip" Hayes Interview
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 they employ and the haters who criticize how the Valkyries play. This is one GSV fans will love.
Sep 11
23 min
Curry Extension by Media Day?
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.
Sep 9
42 min
Did the Warriors Find Any Gems?
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
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?
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
Would Stephen Curry Ever Leave Golden State?
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?
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
RIP Don Nelson -- Memories of Covering a Genius
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
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 championship contention no longer possible?
Jul 27
1 hr
[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? 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
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