Dubs Talk: A Golden State Warriors Podcast

The 2025 NBA Draft is in the books and the Golden State Warriors walked away with two late second-round picks in Alex Toohey and Will Richards. Bonta Hill, Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson break down the selections before looking ahead to free agency and what the Warriors might do as Jonathan Kuminga is set to dictate how Golden State could navigate a seemingly wild offseason. (02:00) - Breaking down the Warriors' selection of Australian wing Alex Toohey with the No. 52 pick (05:30) - The Warriors moved up from No. 59 to No. 56 to draft Will Richard from the 2025 NCAA men's basketball champion Florida Gators (09:30) - Why Mike Dunleavy saying the Warriors had been looking to trade the No. 41 pick for a while surprised Dalton (23:00) - Jonathan Kuminga will dictate the Warriors' free agency, so what do they do? (34:30) - Warriors fans need to brace for "bargain basement type deals" in free agency

The NBA offseason officially is here. On this episode of "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill, Monte Poole, and Dalton Johnson take a look at the Warriors' potential plans in the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft and free agency market to best address Golden State's biggest needs. (01:30) - Biggest takeaway from Dunleavy pre-draft presser? (05:30) - Can Warriors find a 3-and-D player like Lu Dort or Alex Curuso in the draft? (10:00) - Warriors' offseason won't start until they figure out Jonathan Kuminga's situation (21:15) - Did the Houston Rockets fleece the Phoenix Suns with the Kevin Durant trade? (31:00) - Which NBA Draft prospects could the Warriors potentially draft with the No. 41 overall pick? (39:30) - What happens with Jonathan Kuminga in NBA free agency?

On the 10-year anniversary of the Warriors' 2015 NBA title, Bonta Hill and Monte Poole look back at Golden State's dynasty. Then, the duo analyzes the Orlando Magic's trade for Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies, and what else could be coming with the start of NBA free agency on the horizon. (02:00) - Looking back at how the Warriors' dynasty was built on 10th anniversary (13:00) - How Warriors impacted the game with small ball and "Death Lineup" (34:00) - Are the Splash Brothers the best backcourt duo in NBA history? (38:45) - Similarities, differences between Thunder-Pacers Finals and Warriors-Celtics in 2022 (45:00) - How does Desmond Bane trade impact market moving forward?

Bonta Hill and Monte Poole are joined by former Warriors center Festus Ezeli on Dubs Talk to reminisce on their 2015 championship team a decade after the Golden State dynasty began. (02:00) - Warriors' first training camp under Steve Kerr (07:00) - Kerr made tough decision to start Draymond Green, bring All-Star David Lee off the bench (10:30) - How did Golden State's camaraderie develop? (23:45) - The Warriors went through a gauntlet in the playoffs (31:45) - Festus Ezeli recalls feeling of the parade in Oakland

Bonta Hill and Monte Poole preview the upcoming NBA Finals matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder taking on the Indiana Pacers. CNBC’s Media and Sports Reporter Alex Sherman then joins the show to discuss “Curry Inc: The Business of Stephen Curry” and Curry's post-NBA ambitions. 2:00 – Breaking down the Pacers vs. Thunder NBA Finals matchup 7:00 – Discussing the Pacers style of play, Rick Carlisle being underrated and how they’ve rebuilt throughout the years 9:00 – Is Tyrese Haliburton really the one that got away? 14:00 – What’s the latest with Jonathan Kuminga? 20:00 – Tom Thibodeau fired by Knicks 26:00 – Was Jalen Brunson the Knicks problem? 30:00 - Interview with CNBC’s Media and Sports Reporter Alex Sherman on “Curry Inc: The Business of Stephen Curry”

Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down what the Warriors can learn from the conference finals matchups and pinpoint what the team needs most this offseason to contend for another championship. 1:00 – What the Warriors can learn from the conference finals matchups 8:00 – Size and athleticism needs to be a point of emphasis this offseason for Warriors 16:00 – Breaking down Tyrese Haliburton’s historic Eastern Conference Finals Game 4 vs. the New York Knicks 24:00 – Discussing the Warriors’ history of developing young players and needing to draft better 32:00 – Difficulty of teams extending dynasties and what could happen this offseason 39:00 – Would the Warriors have been more aggressive on the trade front if they could go back in time?

Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down what the Warriors should do with Jonathan Kuminga this offseason and discuss the speculation that Giannis Antetokounmpo could be joining Steph Curry in Golden State. 1:00 – What do the Warriors do with JK? 5:00 – Could the Warriors roll out Giannis along with JK next year? 9:00 – Should the Warriors move on from Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green after their postseason struggles? 11:00 – Warriors need to be open-minded when addressing the age of their roster to maximize Steph’s last few years 18:00 – Playoffs exposed Warriors’ age and inability to drive and get into the paint 26:00 – Are the Warriors' younger players the answer? 37:00 – Dwayne Wade’s comments about Jimmy Butler 43:00 – Conference finals predictions

Bonta Hill and Monte Poole discuss the Warriors' rough 121-110 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals. The duo breaks down what's next for Golden State with the offseason officially here, as uncertainty looms for many on the roster like Jonathan Kuminga. (02:20) - Warriors eliminated after Game 5 loss to Wolves (11:45) - Warriors had too many holes without Steph's gravity (15:30) - What to expect from Draymond, Butler as Warriors run it back with aging core (23:45) - Warriors need to get younger and more athletic (32:15) - Would Warriors consider tinkering with their Big 3, and who would they do it for?

On this episode of "Dubs Talk," NBC Sports Bay Area's Bonta Hill and Monte Poole discuss the Warriors' rough 117-110 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 4. The duo breaks down Golden State's abysmal third quarter that turned the game heavily in Minnesota's favor, and possibly extinguished any hope of Steph Curry returning as the team faces elimination in a road Game 5 on Wednesday night. (02:15) - Anthony Edwards' shot to end the half ignited a big 3rd quarter for the Timberwolves as the Warriors go down 3-1 and will be without Steph Curry for Game 5 (08:30) - Without Steph the Warriors don't have anyone who can blow by the Wolves off the dribble, outside of Jonathan Kuminga and Jimmy Butler (13:30) - It appears right now Brandin Podziemski needs to learn how to handle pressure (18:30) - What chance do the Warriors have to steal one Wednesday night in Minnesota? (23:00) - Golden State is going to be faced with an interesting offseason

On this episode of "Dubs Talk," NBC Sports Bay Area's Bonta Hill and Monte Poole discuss the Warriors' tough 102-97 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3. They break down big nights from Jimmy Butler and Jonathan Kuminga as the pair scored a combined 63 points, but ultimately came up short down the stretch for Golden State. (02:15) - Warriors need more offense, who can put the ball in the basket? (10:30) - Jonathan Kuminga and Jimmy Butler gave Golden State 30+ points each, can they do it again? (17:00) - Warriors need a bigger contribution from Draymond Green (22:30) - The T-Wolves don't respect Golden State's shooting right now (28:30) - Neither Warriors nor Wolves have played their best basketball, who will level up in Game 4?

On this episode of "Dubs Talk," NBC Sports Bay Area's Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down the Warriors' 117-93 blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2. Then, the duo looks ahead to how Golden State can solve some of its offensive struggles without superstar Steph Curry in Game 3 back at home. (02:15) - Can Warriors get another split without Steph Curry when they come home after Timberwolves evened the series in Game 2? (07:00) - Warriors need Jimmy Butler to be aggressive and Draymond Green to keep his emotion in check (16:15) - There could be a shift in the rotation as Jonathan Kuminga and Trayce Jackson-Davis were highlight while Moses Moody and Brandin Podziemski struggled (24:30) - Kuminga is not a scrub, he's a bonafide NBA player

On this episode of "Dubs Talk," NBC Sports Bay Area's Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down the Warriors' big 99-88 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 after Steph Curry left with a hamstring injury. The duo discusses what's next for Golden State if Curry misses time, and who the team will need to step up. (02:20) - Warriors steal Game 1 without Curry in second half (09:45) - Buddy Hield had big night after comical start (14:30) - Two plays that summed up game for Warriors (20:30) - Did Warriors’ blown Game 6 vs. Rockets cost them this series? (24:00) - Who will step up in Curry's absence?

On this episode of "Dubs Talk," NBC Sports Bay Area's Bonta Hill and Monte Poole discuss the Warriors' big 103-89 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 7 to advance to the Western Conference semifinals. The duo examines big nights from Buddy Hield, Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler, then looks ahead to Golden State's second-round matchup with Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. (02:30) - Draymond set the tone in Game 7 to help the Warrior advance after a 103-89 victory over the Houston Rockets (12:15) - This game will forever be known as "the Buddy Hield Game" (22:00) - Steve Kerr's 3rd quarter coaching was huge, and the Warriors 1-3-1 defense befuddled the Rockets (31:45) - Warriors turn the page to a Round 2 matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves

On this episode of "Dubs Talk," NBC Sports Bay Area's Bonta Hill and Monte Poole discuss the Warriors' tough 115-107 Game 6 loss to the Rockets. Then, the duo looks ahead to Golden State's daunting Game 7 in Houston on Sunday. (02:00) - Fred VanVleet and the Houston Rockets stun the Golden State Warriors and force a Game 7 (03:30) - The Warriors had Batman and Robin, but were looking for their Alfred as Draymond Green struggled (16:00) - The Rockets are selling out on Steph Curry; the Warriors need the other to step up (19:30) - What is the adjustment for Steve Kerr in Game 7 (32:30) - Steph is packing for Minnesota

On this episode of "Dubs Talk," NBC Sports Bay Area's Bonta Hill and Monte Poole discuss the Warriors' rough 131-116 Game 5 loss to the Houston Rockets. The duo then breaks down what Golden State needs to do to close out the series when they return back to the Bay for Game 6 on Friday night. (02:15) - Warriors get blown out in Houston (08:45) - Moses Moody's night could be a silver lining (10:45) - Jimmy Butler, Warriors still confident they know how to beat Rockets (14:45) - Warriors looked their age tonight (20:15) - Dillon Brooks is a 'Dollar Store Agitator'

On this episode of "Dubs Talk," NBC Sports Bay Area's Bonta Hill and Monte Poole discuss the Warriors' 109-106 Game 4 win over the Rockets. The duo breaks down Jimmy Butler's huge game in his return from a pelvic contusion, as well as Brandin Podziemski's career night as Golden State take a 3-1 series lead before going back to Houston for Game 5. (03:00) - Warriors take a 3-1 lead over the Rockets as the series goes back to Houston (04:45) - Jimmy Butler 'played grown man basketball' in the second half (18:00) - On Offense you want Steph Curry taking the last shot. On defense you want Draymond Green making the last stop (21:00) - Brandin Podziemski had a monster playoff performance tonight (28:45) - The Rockets who have been chirping the most this series had zeroes in the second half

On this episode of "Dubs Talk," NBC Sports Bay Area's Bonta Hill and Monte Poole discuss the Golden State Warriors' 104-93 Game 3 win over the Houston Rockets. The duo breaks down Steph Curry's heroic night, as well as how Gary Payton II and Buddy Hield stepped up in Jimmy Butler's absence. (02:15) - Steph Curry put on a legendary performance against the Rockets (07:00) - Warriors defense got down and dirty (13:00) - Quinten Post didn't go out like no punk (14:30) - Steph put on his Superman cape without Jimmy (27:30) - Jimmy is going to try to play in Game 4

On this episode of "Dubs Talk," NBC Sports Bay Area's Bonta Hill and Monte Poole discuss the Warriors' 109-94 Game 2 loss to the Houston Rockets. Then, the duo react to Jimmy Butler's pelvic injury and break down what Golden State may have to do if the star player has to miss time. (02:00) - Warriors split in Houston, but Jimmy Butler exits Game 2 with injury (06:00) - Golden State will have to switch their style up against this physical Rockets team if Butler misses time (14:00) - Who will step up in Butler's absence if he misses time? (27:45) - Who would start in place of Butler? (38:45) - Do Warriors or Rockets feel more comfortable after splitting games in Houston?

On this episode of "Dubs Talk," NBC Sports Bay Area's Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down the Warriors' 95-85 Game 1 victory over the Houston Rockets to steal home-court back. Then, the duo discusses Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler's incredible game, and how Golden State's youngsters stepped up down the stretch. (02:00) - Warriors win ugly "rock fight" with Rockets in Houston (04:00) - Steph bounces back after last three-point outing vs. Rockets (07:30) - Warriors know how to beat Rockets and made adjustments (12:30) - Steph, Jimmy more like Batman and Superman, not Batman and Robin (14:30) - Jimmy came to Warriors and flipped the season (17:00) - Podz, Moody's big plays down stretch a welcome sight

On this episode of "Dubs Talk," NBC Sports Bay Area's Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down the Warriors' first play-in game victory after Golden State’s thrilling 121-116 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Then, the duo look ahead to the Warriors first-round matchup with the Houston Rockets. (02:15) - Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler were masterful against Grizzlies (08:0 0) - "Playoff Jimmy" is real! (14:15) - Steph saved the best for last (19:45) - Jimmy makes it clear he is Robin and Steph is Batman (31:45) - Jonathan Kuminga is out of Warriors rotation right now (36:15) - Warriors turn their attention to Rockets