Dieter Kurtenbach and Wes Goldberg break down the Warriors' embarrassing loss to the Nets on opening night, Andrew Wiggins and Kelly Oubre's roles, and what needs to happen for that kind of game to be a one-off moving forward.

Dieter Kurtenbach and Wes Goldberg break down the Warriors' embarrassing loss to the Nets on opening night, Andrew Wiggins and Kelly Oubre's roles, and what needs to happen for that kind of game to be a one-off moving forward.

A Dubs dud against the Nets. Can Steph get a second scorer for Christmas? 

Bay Area News Group Warriors writers Dieter Kurtenbach and Wes Goldberg break down Golden State's preseason loss to the Sacramento Kings, preview another game against the Kings, and bemoan the lack of help Stephen Curry is getting on this roster. Can Draymond fix it all?

Bay Area News Group Warriors writers Dieter Kurtenbach and Wes Goldberg break down Golden State's preseason loss to the Sacramento Kings, preview another game against the Kings, and bemoan the lack of help Stephen Curry is getting on this roster. Can Draymond fix it all?

Is There Enough Around Steph? 

Dieter Kurtenbach and Wes Goldberg break down what Warriors fans should expect from the upcoming preseason. Plus: Why Dieter thinks that these Warriors are effectively just the 2019-2020 Portland Trail Blazers, and Wes declares that the Warriors will make the biggest trade in history. 

Dieter Kurtenbach and Wes Goldberg break down what Warriors fans should expect from the upcoming preseason. Plus: Why Dieter thinks that these Warriors are effectively just the 2019-2020 Portland Trail Blazers, and Wes declares that the Warriors will make the biggest trade in history.

Preseason Preview and 2021 Bold Predictions

Bay Area News Group Warriors writers Dieter Kurtenbach and Wes Goldberg prepare you for the start of Golden State's 2021 campaign. 

Bay Area News Group Warriors writers Dieter Kurtenbach and Wes Goldberg prepare you for the start of Golden State's 2021 campaign.

The Big Qs facing the Warriors in 2021

Wes Goldberg and Dieter Kurtenbach break down the terrible Klay Thompson injury news, figure out what No. 2 overall pick James Wiseman will do for the Warriors, and try to find paths ahead for Golden State. 

Wes Goldberg and Dieter Kurtenbach break down the terrible Klay Thompson injury news, figure out what No. 2 overall pick James Wiseman will do for the Warriors, and try to find paths ahead for Golden State.

Klay's injured, Wiseman's in » How do the Warriors move ahead?

Dieter Kurtenbach and Wes Goldberg get weird as they debate the Warriors' best-case scenario for the 2020 NBA Draft. 

Dieter Kurtenbach and Wes Goldberg get weird as they debate the Warriors' best-case scenario for the 2020 NBA Draft.

What's the Warriors' best-case draft scenario?

Edwards Breakdown

Bay Area News Group NBA writers Dieter Kurtenbach and Wes Goldberg break down the Warriors' avenues to land Giannis Antetokounmpo after the Bucks were knocked out of the postseason. Plus: Wes gives us his scouting report on Anthony Edwards, who might fall to No. 2, and the guys discuss the latest happenings in the NBA bubble. 

Bay Area News Group NBA writers Dieter Kurtenbach and Wes Goldberg break down the Warriors' avenues to land Giannis Antetokounmpo after the Bucks were knocked out of the postseason. Plus: Wes gives us his scouting report on Anthony Edwards, who might fall to No. 2, and the guys discuss the latest happenings in the NBA bubble.

Giannis to the Warriors? Anthony Edwards breakdown, the hottest bubble takes in Florida 

Steve Kerr

The Mercury News' Dieter Kurtenbach and Wes Goldberg break down why Warriors consultant Steve Nash is the perfect hire for Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets, take a lay of the new draft landscape and how Golden State can maximize their pick, and get lightyears ahead by finding ways to get Giannis to the Warriors

The Mercury News' Dieter Kurtenbach and Wes Goldberg break down why Warriors consultant Steve Nash is the perfect hire for Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets, take a lay of the new draft landscape and how Golden State can maximize their pick, and get lightyears ahead by finding ways to get Giannis to the Warriors

Steve Nash is the Brooklyn Steve Kerr, Anthony Edwards at No. 2, and wild Giannis speculation

After a one-plus year hiatus, the Warriors HQ Podcast is back and better than ever. In this episode, Bay Area News Group sports columnist Dieter Kurtenbach (remember him?) is joined by not-exactly-new Warriors beat writer Wes Goldberg to discuss the Warriors landing the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and what they should do with it. (Yeah, a lot has happened over the last few months.) 

After a one-plus year hiatus, the Warriors HQ Podcast is back and better than ever. In this episode, Bay Area News Group sports columnist Dieter Kurtenbach (remember him?) is joined by not-exactly-new Warriors beat writer Wes Goldberg to discuss the Warriors landing the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and what they should do with it. (Yeah, a lot has happened over the last few months.)

We're Back, Baby! 

Game 6 was the final game at Oracle Arena in Oakland, an emotional and bittersweet occasion. The Warriors entered Game 6 without Kevin Durant, who tore his Achilles tendon — the worst injury in basketball — on Monday. And then, in the third quarter, they lost Klay Thompson to a knee injury that was later confirmed to be a torn ACL. The Toronto Raptors are worthy champions. Where does the team rate for next season and what can GM Bob Myers do to get the Warriors to the playoffs?

Game 6 was the final game at Oracle Arena in Oakland, an emotional and bittersweet occasion. The Warriors entered Game 6 without Kevin Durant, who tore his Achilles tendon — the worst injury in basketball — on Monday. And then, in the third quarter, they lost Klay Thompson to a knee injury that was later confirmed to be a torn ACL. The Toronto Raptors are worthy champions. Where does the team rate for next season and what can GM Bob Myers do to get the Warriors to the playoffs?

How competitive will the Warriors be next season?

The definitive Golden State Warriors podcast, featuring Bay Area News Group sports columnist Dieter Kurtenbach and Warriors beat writer Wes Goldberg talking all things Dubs, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and the NBA.

Great insight and analysis! Mark Medina does an exceptional job.

Fantastic!

Mark provides great content along with a lot of behind the scenes information

Great Content

Warriors HQ

After the Warriors prevailed with a 118-113 Game 6 win over Houston to close out the Western Conference semifinals, the Warriors showed this win meant much more than those forgettable ones in January. They yelled. They hugged. They expressed relief.This one felt good, Draymond Green said. I’m not going to go home and sugar coat it. This one felt amazing.' So amazing that Warriors coach Steve Kerr considered this 'one of the most satisfying victories we had' amid three NBA title runs in four years. So amazing that Curry said he feels 'damn proud of our team.'

After the Warriors prevailed with a 118-113 Game 6 win over Houston to close out the Western Conference semifinals, the Warriors showed this win meant much more than those forgettable ones in January. They yelled. They hugged. They expressed relief.This one felt good, Draymond Green said. I’m not going to go home and sugar coat it. This one felt amazing.' So amazing that Warriors coach Steve Kerr considered this 'one of the most satisfying victories we had' amid three NBA title runs in four years. So amazing that Curry said he feels 'damn proud of our team.'

The Warriors core four end the Rockets postseason

In this episode, Bay Area News Group sports columnist Dieter Kurtenbach and Warriors reporter Logan Murdock break down Stephen Curry's return to the lineup against the Pistons, the Dubs' offensive struggles — particularly with the second unit, Steve Kerr's coaching performance in the loss, and the Warriors' questionable play at center. 

In this episode, Bay Area News Group sports columnist Dieter Kurtenbach and Warriors reporter Logan Murdock break down Stephen Curry's return to the lineup against the Pistons, the Dubs' offensive struggles — particularly with the second unit, Steve Kerr's coaching performance in the loss, and the Warriors' questionable play at center.

Steph Curry is back, but the Warriors' problems haven't left

Andrew Bogut

Beat reporter Mark Medina and columnist Dieter Kurtenbach discuss how the Golden State Warriors signed Andrew Bogut in case DeMarcus Cousins has a more difficult time adjusting defensively. They also touch on Kevin Durant's possible future.

Beat reporter Mark Medina and columnist Dieter Kurtenbach discuss how the Golden State Warriors signed Andrew Bogut in case DeMarcus Cousins has a more difficult time adjusting defensively. They also touch on Kevin Durant's possible future.

How Andrew Bogut figures into the DeMarcus Cousins experiment

“It’s now inevitable no one can beat the Warriors,” beat writer Mark Medina tells Logan Murdock as they open this week’s edition after a breezy 116-108 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. “If anyone was going to get their shots in, it was going to be earlier in the season.”   Logan Murdock counters with the observation that the Warriors’ victory against the Timberwolves was “one of their worse games” of the season and points to Coach Steve Kerr’s unhappiness with the team’s execution before conceding: “This team is too good right now.”   Medina and Murdock also review Draymond Green’s performance in his first game back after missing 13 of the past 15 games. Medina calls Green’s gameplay the most impressive even if his post-game stats may not reflect that. Murdock suggests Green’s buzzer-beating, first-half alley-oop pass to Klay Thompson to secure three points as the play of the game.   Medina gives context to Green’s return with talk of his wish to win Defensive Player of the Year for a second time.   “I think if you put truth serum into him, he would admit: He wasn’t playing the kind of defense last season that deserved being on the NBA Defensive First Team,” Medina said before reminding listeners that Coach Steve Kerr expressed anticipation more for Green’s potential conditioning restrictions than any minutes restrictions ahead of his return from injury recovery. “It’s not surprising that Draymond is playing like this.   “He came out as if he was playing yesterday. He did not miss a beat whatsoever.”   Murdock defined and paralleled Green’s story of the last two seasons to Andre Iguodala’s — who missed the Dec. 11 game against the Timberwolves for right hip tightness — as a struggle to “stay on the floor, and trying to sustain that … to maximize their talents.”   Shifting gears to discuss Demarcus Cousins’ injury recovery and recent assignment to Santa Cruz to practice with the Warriors’ G-League squad, Medina and Murdock compared Cousins’ experience to baseball teams sending players to practice with minor league teams.   “It was [Cousins] idea to go down there,” Murdock said. “He feels that the best way he’s going to get back is by five-on-five, full contact.”   Murdock then analyzed Cousins’ first practice with the Santa Cruz team and how it factors into his expectation to return to play with the Warriors by Christmas.

“It’s now inevitable no one can beat the Warriors,” beat writer Mark Medina tells Logan Murdock as they open this week’s edition after a breezy 116-108 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. “If anyone was going to get their shots in, it was going to be earlier in the season.” Logan Murdock counters with the observation that the Warriors’ victory against the Timberwolves was “one of their worse games” of the season and points to Coach Steve Kerr’s unhappiness with the team’s execution before conceding: “This team is too good right now.” Medina and Murdock also review Draymond Green’s performance in his first game back after missing 13 of the past 15 games. Medina calls Green’s gameplay the most impressive even if his post-game stats may not reflect that. Murdock suggests Green’s buzzer-beating, first-half alley-oop pass to Klay Thompson to secure three points as the play of the game. Medina gives context to Green’s return with talk of his wish to win Defensive Player of the Year for a second time. “I think if you put truth serum into him, he would admit: He wasn’t playing the kind of defense last season that deserved being on the NBA Defensive First Team,” Medina said before reminding listeners that Coach Steve Kerr expressed anticipation more for Green’s potential conditioning restrictions than any minutes restrictions ahead of his return from injury recovery. “It’s not surprising that Draymond is playing like this. “He came out as if he was playing yesterday. He did not miss a beat whatsoever.” Murdock defined and paralleled Green’s story of the last two seasons to Andre Iguodala’s — who missed the Dec. 11 game against the Timberwolves for right hip tightness — as a struggle to “stay on the floor, and trying to sustain that … to maximize their talents.” Shifting gears to discuss Demarcus Cousins’ injury recovery and recent assignment to Santa Cruz to practice with the Warriors’ G-League squad, Medina and Murdock compared Cousins’ experience to baseball teams sending players to practice with minor league teams. “It was [Cousins] idea to go down there,” Murdock said. “He feels that the best way he’s going to get back is by five-on-five, full contact.” Murdock then analyzed Cousins’ first practice with the Santa Cruz team and how it factors into his expectation to return to play with the Warriors by Christmas.

Draymond Green returns to Oracle Arena, Demarcus Cousins recovers in Santa Cruz

Two games into the DeMarcus Cousins' era, the Golden State Warriors receive an epic shooting performance from Klay Thompson in the team's 130-111 win over the Lakers and positive signs that Boogie is looking his old safe. That could spell danger for the rest of the NBA.   1:13 Klay Thompson's ridiculous shooting 4:00 Reasons behind the Warriors winning streak  8:15 The return of DeMarcus Cousins  16:30 Jordan Bell and the problem of developing young players 

Two games into the DeMarcus Cousins' era, the Golden State Warriors receive an epic shooting performance from Klay Thompson in the team's 130-111 win over the Lakers and positive signs that Boogie is looking his old safe. That could spell danger for the rest of the NBA. 1:13 Klay Thompson's ridiculous shooting 4:00 Reasons behind the Warriors winning streak 8:15 The return of DeMarcus Cousins 16:30 Jordan Bell and the problem of developing young players

Warriors conquer LA with help from Cousins, Thompson

Can the Golden State Warriors get it back soon? With the Warriors facing a 3-1 series deficit to the Toronto Raptors, a few outcomes are in store should the Warriors fail to overcome this obstacle just as they did to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2016 Western Conference Finals. The Raptors have looked better than the Warriors in nearly every aspect of the sport through four games of these Finals. And after their 105-92 win in Game 4 Friday, they’re up 3-1. The Warriors look like a shell of the team they once were — the team that they have purported themselves to be all season.

Can the Golden State Warriors get it back soon? With the Warriors facing a 3-1 series deficit to the Toronto Raptors, a few outcomes are in store should the Warriors fail to overcome this obstacle just as they did to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2016 Western Conference Finals. The Raptors have looked better than the Warriors in nearly every aspect of the sport through four games of these Finals. And after their 105-92 win in Game 4 Friday, they’re up 3-1. The Warriors look like a shell of the team they once were — the team that they have purported themselves to be all season.

Can the Warriors come back from a 3-game deficit to the Raptors?

Beat writers Dieter Kurtenbach and Mark Medina review how the Warriors can “bounce back” from losing a stunning 31-point lead to the Los Angeles Clippers in game two of their first round NBA playoffs series on Monday, April 15 at Oracle Arena. - 1:00: Warriors have “made a habit of taking their foot off the accelerator” - 2:10: Dubs lose DeMarcus Cousins to an injury, lose the game because “they just imploded” - 04:10: Warriors unveil “masterpiece of hubris” after season of practicing apathy in games - 06:30: Zero excuse for Kevin Durant’s gameplay,  Patrick Beverley gets “between his ears” - 10:38: Game two will either “open cracks” in Warriors facade or empower team to channel faults into championship focus - 12:04: it would be unfair to say an achilles heel injury is related to others, one expert says “kinetic chain” may link achilles injury to other body parts - 13:47: Jordan Bell, Andrew Bogut, Draymond Green, Kevon Looney play time to rise after DeMarcus Cousins’ fall - 15:08: Will Bob Myers’ decision on Andrew Bogut pay off? - 16:21: DeMarcus Cousins is “probably not coming back” - 18:15: Are Kevin Durant and Draymond Green still fighting behind the scenes? - 22:00: Are the 2018-2019 Warriors facing similar playoff struggles the 2009-2010 Lakers faced? - 23:08: Jordan Bell has “not shown it,” Houston Rockets can get this team” - 26:45: Warriors will have to scheme to “stop Montrezl Harrel and Lou Williams” - 30:10: Dubs may be “broken in ways we have not seen yet” - 33:50: “Adjustments in the playoffs are overrated” - 35:30: Warriors coaching staff “cannot coast through this one anymore” - 36:30: “Warriors in five” still, Medina said, but bouncing back will test weaknesses the Clippers have exploited - 39:05: Winning “cures all ills,” losing causes “big and small” issues to “boil up to the surface”

Beat writers Dieter Kurtenbach and Mark Medina review how the Warriors can “bounce back” from losing a stunning 31-point lead to the Los Angeles Clippers in game two of their first round NBA playoffs series on Monday, April 15 at Oracle Arena. - 1:00: Warriors have “made a habit of taking their foot off the accelerator” - 2:10: Dubs lose DeMarcus Cousins to an injury, lose the game because “they just imploded” - 04:10: Warriors unveil “masterpiece of hubris” after season of practicing apathy in games - 06:30: Zero excuse for Kevin Durant’s gameplay,  Patrick Beverley gets “between his ears” - 10:38: Game two will either “open cracks” in Warriors facade or empower team to channel faults into championship focus - 12:04: it would be unfair to say an achilles heel injury is related to others, one expert says “kinetic chain” may link achilles injury to other body parts - 13:47: Jordan Bell, Andrew Bogut, Draymond Green, Kevon Looney play time to rise after DeMarcus Cousins’ fall - 15:08: Will Bob Myers’ decision on Andrew Bogut pay off? - 16:21: DeMarcus Cousins is “probably not coming back” - 18:15: Are Kevin Durant and Draymond Green still fighting behind the scenes? - 22:00: Are the 2018-2019 Warriors facing similar playoff struggles the 2009-2010 Lakers faced? - 23:08: Jordan Bell has “not shown it,” Houston Rockets can get this team” - 26:45: Warriors will have to scheme to “stop Montrezl Harrel and Lou Williams” - 30:10: Dubs may be “broken in ways we have not seen yet” - 33:50: “Adjustments in the playoffs are overrated” - 35:30: Warriors coaching staff “cannot coast through this one anymore” - 36:30: “Warriors in five” still, Medina said, but bouncing back will test weaknesses the Clippers have exploited - 39:05: Winning “cures all ills,” losing causes “big and small” issues to “boil up to the surface”

Dubs “fell apart” in final seconds of Clippers game two

Klay Thompson

To prepare himself for a break-out game, Klay Thompson enjoyed some beach volleyball and then took a dip in the ocean. To prepare himself for a break-out game, Kevin Durant mostly relied on X’s and O’s. With their differing styles and personality, Thompson and Durant appeared in harmony just as their lead performer hit a few off notes. In the Warriors’ 113-105 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 4 of their first-round series on Sunday. Assuming the Warriors win the upcoming game versus the Clippers, a familiar foe is likely to meet them in the following round. Holding a 3-0 lead in their series, the Houston Rockets are one game away from sweeping the Utah Jazz. Game 4 in that series will take place on Monday. Although the series against Houston is not official, the team is aware of the potential of Rockets ending their series and getting a few extra days of rest before a potential second round playoff matchup versus the Warriors.

To prepare himself for a break-out game, Klay Thompson enjoyed some beach volleyball and then took a dip in the ocean. To prepare himself for a break-out game, Kevin Durant mostly relied on X’s and O’s. With their differing styles and personality, Thompson and Durant appeared in harmony just as their lead performer hit a few off notes. In the Warriors’ 113-105 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 4 of their first-round series on Sunday. Assuming the Warriors win the upcoming game versus the Clippers, a familiar foe is likely to meet them in the following round. Holding a 3-0 lead in their series, the Houston Rockets are one game away from sweeping the Utah Jazz. Game 4 in that series will take place on Monday. Although the series against Houston is not official, the team is aware of the potential of Rockets ending their series and getting a few extra days of rest before a potential second round playoff matchup versus the Warriors.

The right time for Klay Thompson's big game 

What would have happened if the Warriors actually tried Tuesday? In Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals Tuesday, Golden State turned in what was effectively a lax, regular-season effort. They still beat the Portland Trail Blazers by 22 points. What would have gone down had the Warriors played more than five, maybe 10 minutes of focused, playoff-caliber basketball? Would they have won by 30? What about 40? The Blazers just don’t have the players to match up with Golden State — even without Kevin Durant and DeMarcus Cousins in the fold. On top of that, they don’t have the schemes to get the most out of the guys they have. Within the first few possessions of Game 1, it was clear that the Warriors would be able to coast to victory.

What would have happened if the Warriors actually tried Tuesday? In Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals Tuesday, Golden State turned in what was effectively a lax, regular-season effort. They still beat the Portland Trail Blazers by 22 points. What would have gone down had the Warriors played more than five, maybe 10 minutes of focused, playoff-caliber basketball? Would they have won by 30? What about 40? The Blazers just don’t have the players to match up with Golden State — even without Kevin Durant and DeMarcus Cousins in the fold. On top of that, they don’t have the schemes to get the most out of the guys they have. Within the first few possessions of Game 1, it was clear that the Warriors would be able to coast to victory.

Is this Warriors-Blazers series already over?

The Golden State Warriors trip to Washington, D.C., was eventful with DeMarcus Cousins looking like better on the court, Draymond Green commanding the defense and a players-only meeting with former President Barack Obama that sparks some intrigue.    Timestamps 00:35 DeMarcus Cousins looks more comfortable on the court 4:26 Draymond Green is starting to play like his normal self 8:25 How Green is helping Cousins and others integrate into the team 10:52 Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry get all-star nods but will Green and Klay Thompson join them in Charlotte? 17:39 A private players-only meeting with former President Barack Obama sparks intrigue 28:24 A preview of the Warriors matchup against the Boston Celtics. 

The Golden State Warriors trip to Washington, D.C., was eventful with DeMarcus Cousins looking like better on the court, Draymond Green commanding the defense and a players-only meeting with former President Barack Obama that sparks some intrigue.  Timestamps 00:35 DeMarcus Cousins looks more comfortable on the court 4:26 Draymond Green is starting to play like his normal self 8:25 How Green is helping Cousins and others integrate into the team 10:52 Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry get all-star nods but will Green and Klay Thompson join them in Charlotte? 17:39 A private players-only meeting with former President Barack Obama sparks intrigue 28:24 A preview of the Warriors matchup against the Boston Celtics.

Warriors go to Washington, D.C., to play the Wizards and intrigue follows

The Golden State Warriors’ 18-0 run in the third quarter gave them a 109-104 win over the Toronto Raptors and tied the NBA Finals series at 1-1 as the team's head to Oakland fro Wednesday's Game 3. The game did produce some injuries. Klay Thompson got a fourth quarter hamstring injury, Stephen Curry was fighting some kind of illness that resulted in dehydration and Kevon Looney sprained his collarbone. It is unknown how these injuries will affect the lineup on Wednesday.

The Golden State Warriors’ 18-0 run in the third quarter gave them a 109-104 win over the Toronto Raptors and tied the NBA Finals series at 1-1 as the team's head to Oakland fro Wednesday's Game 3. The game did produce some injuries. Klay Thompson got a fourth quarter hamstring injury, Stephen Curry was fighting some kind of illness that resulted in dehydration and Kevon Looney sprained his collarbone. It is unknown how these injuries will affect the lineup on Wednesday.

Warriors win over Raptors takes it's toll on team health

With Stephen Curry and Draymond Green recovering from injuries, Warriors Coach Steve Kerr credits Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson with stepping up to help the team shake off a four game losing streak with three wins against the Portland Trailblazers, Sacramento Kings and Orlando Magic.   Jordan Bell and Damian Jones also unleashed their aggression early in games against Portland and Sacramento. Kerr appreciated how Jones' anger served the team's win in Sacramento and told reporters Bell “earned himself more minutes,” after Golden State beat Portland. But if Curry doesn't return to take on the Toronto Raptors, will Golden State's regained confidence be enough to hold them off as they start a five game.   Warriors beat writers Logan Murdock and Mark Medina break it down. 

With Stephen Curry and Draymond Green recovering from injuries, Warriors Coach Steve Kerr credits Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson with stepping up to help the team shake off a four game losing streak with three wins against the Portland Trailblazers, Sacramento Kings and Orlando Magic.  Jordan Bell and Damian Jones also unleashed their aggression early in games against Portland and Sacramento. Kerr appreciated how Jones' anger served the team's win in Sacramento and told reporters Bell “earned himself more minutes,” after Golden State beat Portland. But if Curry doesn't return to take on the Toronto Raptors, will Golden State's regained confidence be enough to hold them off as they start a five game.  Warriors beat writers Logan Murdock and Mark Medina break it down.

Will Stephen Curry return to play the Toronto Raptors?

With NBA All-Star weekend in the rear-view mirror, journalists Dieter Kurtenbach and Logan Murdock talks about what's next for the Warriors during the final stretch of the season. They discuss on the need for Golden State and DeMarcus Cousins to improve on defense while also mentioning the possibility of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Stephen Curry playing together. 1:00 What to look for with the Warriors final 25 games of the season 5:30 Will we see 100 percent DeMarcus Cousins? 11:02 All-Star Game highlights including the Curry to Antetokounmpo alley oop.

With NBA All-Star weekend in the rear-view mirror, journalists Dieter Kurtenbach and Logan Murdock talks about what's next for the Warriors during the final stretch of the season. They discuss on the need for Golden State and DeMarcus Cousins to improve on defense while also mentioning the possibility of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Stephen Curry playing together. 1:00 What to look for with the Warriors final 25 games of the season 5:30 Will we see 100 percent DeMarcus Cousins? 11:02 All-Star Game highlights including the Curry to Antetokounmpo alley oop.

What should the Warriors work on after All-Star break

The Warriors are set to sign Andrew Bogut after returning home for a three-game stretch that includes matches against the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets before road games against the Houston Rockets, Phoenix Suns and Oklahoma City Thunder.  What's Andrew Bogut's signing mean for Boogie Cousins?

The Warriors are set to sign Andrew Bogut after returning home for a three-game stretch that includes matches against the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets before road games against the Houston Rockets, Phoenix Suns and Oklahoma City Thunder.  What's Andrew Bogut's signing mean for Boogie Cousins?

Why the next two weeks will determine Golden State's path to the Finals

Beat writers Dieter Kurtenbach and Mark Medina break down what Game 1 of the NBA Finals holds in store for the Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors. 1:00 What’s the latest on Kevin Durant and DeMarcus Cousins? 3:00 How will DeMarcus Cousins fare in return? 5:00 Can Warriors win without Durant? 8:00 Can Steph Curry win Finals MVP? 10:00 How do Warriors slow down Kawhi Leonard? 16:00 How do Warriors handle their center spot? 22:00 We share our Finals predictions 25:00 Why we're not making much of the regular-season matchups vs Raptors 29:00 Outro promo: The Klay Thompson Deal

Beat writers Dieter Kurtenbach and Mark Medina break down what Game 1 of the NBA Finals holds in store for the Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors. 1:00 What’s the latest on Kevin Durant and DeMarcus Cousins? 3:00 How will DeMarcus Cousins fare in return? 5:00 Can Warriors win without Durant? 8:00 Can Steph Curry win Finals MVP? 10:00 How do Warriors slow down Kawhi Leonard? 16:00 How do Warriors handle their center spot? 22:00 We share our Finals predictions 25:00 Why we're not making much of the regular-season matchups vs Raptors 29:00 Outro promo: The Klay Thompson Deal

How Golden State will adjust against Toronto Raptors in NBA Finals

01:20 “Warriors play ‘slog of a game’”   02:10 Death lineup start and injury review   03:05 Why this game was unwatchable: 24 fouls on Warriors, 21 fouls on Rockets   03:30 Harden’s flailing legs: ‘You can’t complain about getting burned when you’re moving closer to the stove’   05:20 Kevin Durant won the game by matching Harden’s ‘nonsense,’ which Harden is too skilled to need to wield   06:00 Rockets deserve to be ‘punished’ for the way Harden plays ‘every single game’   09:30 Harden ‘did not try to make his three pointer’ at end of the game, he ‘tried to go to the line for three free throws’   10:15 Why Harden’s style ‘makes a mockery’ of the NBA rules   11:00 Harden is ‘chief’ among players ‘actively searching for contact’ making the game about ‘watching litigation in real time’   11:30 Mike D’Antoni’s post-game ‘conniption’   12:10 The ‘conspiracy’ the Rockets believe favors the Warriors   13:50 New York should be ‘on watch’ about viewership loss to ‘unwatchable nonsense’   15:15 The case for Klay Thompson being ‘in the wrong’ on certain referee calls   16:30 ‘Crying wolf’ the whole game will lead to missed calls   17:20 The issue with making your game plan ‘let’s make the referees decide this entire game’

01:20 “Warriors play ‘slog of a game’” 02:10 Death lineup start and injury review 03:05 Why this game was unwatchable: 24 fouls on Warriors, 21 fouls on Rockets 03:30 Harden’s flailing legs: ‘You can’t complain about getting burned when you’re moving closer to the stove’ 05:20 Kevin Durant won the game by matching Harden’s ‘nonsense,’ which Harden is too skilled to need to wield 06:00 Rockets deserve to be ‘punished’ for the way Harden plays ‘every single game’ 09:30 Harden ‘did not try to make his three pointer’ at end of the game, he ‘tried to go to the line for three free throws’ 10:15 Why Harden’s style ‘makes a mockery’ of the NBA rules 11:00 Harden is ‘chief’ among players ‘actively searching for contact’ making the game about ‘watching litigation in real time’ 11:30 Mike D’Antoni’s post-game ‘conniption’ 12:10 The ‘conspiracy’ the Rockets believe favors the Warriors 13:50 New York should be ‘on watch’ about viewership loss to ‘unwatchable nonsense’ 15:15 The case for Klay Thompson being ‘in the wrong’ on certain referee calls 16:30 ‘Crying wolf’ the whole game will lead to missed calls 17:20 The issue with making your game plan ‘let’s make the referees decide this entire game’

Houston Rockets tactics make playoffs series 'unwatchable' 

Coming off a 119-114 win against Dallas Mavericks, the Warriors anticipate the return of DeMarcus Cousins in upcoming games against Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers. “It was stupefying how good they were on defense,” Warriors beat writer Dieter Kurtenbach tells Logan Murdock of Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala’s second half on Sunday night against Dallas Mavericks. But as the conversation turned to Most Valuable Player, both wonder, does Stephen Curry’s ability to “make it look easy” work against him in MVP discussions where Murdock says “narrative” dominates?   Not if the MVP is someone who changes the way basketball is played, as Kurtenbach tells Murdock Curry still does.   “Durant should be in the MVP conversation too with some of the numbers he’s putting up,” Kurtenbach says on this week’s episode of WarriorsHQ.   Kurtenbach and Murdock also break down Steve Kerr’s decision to “take away the stagger” and start Klay as the anchor in the fourth quarter on Sunday’s game against Dallas Mavericks and whether it’s the team “getting back to base.”   “No one knows if this guy is usable,” Kurtenbach says about DeMarcus “Boogie” Cousins before wondering how Cousins would fare against Montrezl Harrell in the second unit of the Los Angeles Clippers during the upcoming Friday, Jan. 18 game.   “Boogie’s not going to be able to play more than 20 minutes a game for months so don’t worry about the stagger. This is all unimportant.”   “If the Warriors care, they win.”

Coming off a 119-114 win against Dallas Mavericks, the Warriors anticipate the return of DeMarcus Cousins in upcoming games against Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers. “It was stupefying how good they were on defense,” Warriors beat writer Dieter Kurtenbach tells Logan Murdock of Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala’s second half on Sunday night against Dallas Mavericks. But as the conversation turned to Most Valuable Player, both wonder, does Stephen Curry’s ability to “make it look easy” work against him in MVP discussions where Murdock says “narrative” dominates? Not if the MVP is someone who changes the way basketball is played, as Kurtenbach tells Murdock Curry still does. “Durant should be in the MVP conversation too with some of the numbers he’s putting up,” Kurtenbach says on this week’s episode of WarriorsHQ. Kurtenbach and Murdock also break down Steve Kerr’s decision to “take away the stagger” and start Klay as the anchor in the fourth quarter on Sunday’s game against Dallas Mavericks and whether it’s the team “getting back to base.” “No one knows if this guy is usable,” Kurtenbach says about DeMarcus “Boogie” Cousins before wondering how Cousins would fare against Montrezl Harrell in the second unit of the Los Angeles Clippers during the upcoming Friday, Jan. 18 game. “Boogie’s not going to be able to play more than 20 minutes a game for months so don’t worry about the stagger. This is all unimportant.” “If the Warriors care, they win.”

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The Golden State Warriors lost to the Utah Jazz 108-103 in a physical and defensive matchup. Journalists Dieter Kurtenbach and Logan Murdock talk about how the team will eventually get back on track by getting Klay Thompson into rhythm and getting focused on games such as the Christmas Day contest against the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Golden State Warriors lost to the Utah Jazz 108-103 in a physical and defensive matchup. Journalists Dieter Kurtenbach and Logan Murdock talk about how the team will eventually get back on track by getting Klay Thompson into rhythm and getting focused on games such as the Christmas Day contest against the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Dieter Kurtenbach and Mark Medina discuss the teams in the Western Conference that are currently in the playoffs and if any of the teams can challenge the Golden State Warriors from making their fifth consecutive NBA Finals. 

Dieter Kurtenbach and Mark Medina discuss the teams in the Western Conference that are currently in the playoffs and if any of the teams can challenge the Golden State Warriors from making their fifth consecutive NBA Finals.

Western Conference breakdown, is there a real threat for the Warriors?

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