Dubs Talk: A Golden State Warriors Podcast

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Steph Curry, Warriors reach agreement on a contract extension. Now what? Sep 26, 2026

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Steph Curry reportedly signs a new two-year, $116 million extension to stay in Golden State. The superstar takes a $20 million discount to give the Warriors some flexibility. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill, Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson break down Steph's new contract extension, what it means for their franchise player and how the Warriors can get him some support when the extension kicks in.

(02:30) - Steph Curry reportedly signs a new two-year, $116 million extension, $20 million less than he could have signed
(04:45) - The Warriors will have roughly $50 to $60 million in cap space going into 2027 NBA free agency
(05:30) - Is the timing of Steph's extension surprising?
(09:30) - Steph has changed this Warriors franchise; would his legacy change if he had decided to leave Golden State?
(16:30) - Steph Curry not running from the grind says a lot about who he is. What do the Warriors do to support Steph now that they have to grind again?
(21:00) - Are Steph and the Warriors still an attractive situation to get star players?
(25:30) - How do the Warriors navigate the future from here?
(30:00) - Warriors should look at these types of players to fill their future salary cap space
(36:30) - Warriors' offseason might not have been flashy, but the flexibility they kept was the smart move

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Warriors storylines to follow with NBA season quickly approaching Sep 22, 2026

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After a long five-month offseason for Golden State, Warriors Media Day is around the corner and Dubs basketball is almost back. On "Dubs Talk," Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson break down what to watch for after a slower offseason. The Warriors still have a few questions to answer as the team gears up to head to Hawaii for training camp.
(02:00) - After a long five-month offseason for Golden State, NBA Media Day is around the corner and Warriors basketball is almost back
(04:00) - Lajae Jones will be a draft-and-stash and play in Italy with Graham Ike getting the final two-way roster spot next to LJ Cryer and Malevy Leons
(08:00) - The Warriors should have a more straightforward media day this year without Jonathan Kuminga's contract saga, but Steph Curry and Brandin Podziemski both are eligible for contract extensions
(14:00) - How should the Warriors handle Podziemski's contract extension?
(18:30) - With Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody out to start the season, who should start for Golden State?
(21:30) - Will Gui Santos or Yaxel Lendeborg start at small forward?
(24:00) - Who draws the defensive assignments for the premier wing players around the league?
(27:30) - Why De'Anthony Melton should have the edge to start at the shooting guard spot over Podziemski
(31:00) - Are there similarities between the 2022 Warriors to this roster?
(34:00) - Jordan Poole took a leap in 2022 and became the No. 2 guy behind Steph, who from this team could make a leap?

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How Steve Kerr's plans to change Warriors' offense could impact Draymond Green Sep 15, 2026

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On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Dalton Johnson analyze Steve Kerr's recent comments about changing the Golden State Warriors' offense and how those changes could impact Draymond Green. Then, the duo look around the NBA and discuss how the results of the league's investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers and the Kawhi Leonard trade to the Toronto Raptors might change the landscape.

(02:30) - Steve Kerr plans to change the Warriors' offense next season
(05:30) - Could we see Draymond Green in a PJ Tucker corner three role?
(09:00) - How a change in role for Draymond could extend his career
(16:30) - Draymond is on an expiring contract. This is a big season for him, as well as Jimmy Butler and Brandin Podziemski
(21:00) - The Warriors will rely on strength in numbers and change up their practice plans
(25:30) - The Warriors have a lot of variables this offseason
(27:00) - The Warriors are realists about where they sit in the West, but the league has parity and things could break in the Warriors' favor
(31:30) - The Clippers investigation is officially over and Kawhi Leonard now has been traded to the Toronto Raptors. So what now?
(37:30) - How much better is Toronto in the East now that they have Kawhi
(40:00) - Will the Raptors be an NBA trade deadline buyer or seller?

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Will Richard learning from Warriors legends, putting in work this offseason Sep 08, 2026

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Will Richard joins Monte Poole on "Dubs Talk" to discuss the work he's been putting in this offseason to make a jump in Year 2. Then, Dalton Johnson and Monte Poole break down what they've seen from Richard this summer and what role could be in store for the Warriors' second-year player.

(02:15) - How surprising was Will Richard's rookie season?
(05:45) - Richard joins Dubs Talk
(06:00) - Richard describes his workouts and what he's been working on
(08:30) - How Warriors sketched out Will's offseason workouts
(09:00) - How has Steph Curry influenced Richard's offseason workouts?
(10:00) - Richard's offseason goals and how Andre Iguodala has helped him this offseason
(12:30) - The "rookie wall" was real
(14:00) - NBA Summer League showcased Richard's adjustments and what he's been working on
(15:00) - Takeaways from Will's rookie season, including a career-high 30-point game
(17:00) - The importance of the little details
(19:00) - How the vibe at Warriors practices differ from other places
(20:00) - Steve Kerr and Richard now laugh off heated moment from Knicks game last season
(21:00) - Richard's goals for next season
(22:00) - Welcome to the NBA moment
(27:00) - What's stood out about what Richard has been working on this offseason?
(28:30) - What kind of impact will Iguodala have on Richard's game?
(31:00) - Richard talking about incident with Kerr getting on him in Knicks game shows his maturity
(33:30) - Richard could have a big role for the Warriors next season

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Steph Curry is extension eligible, wants to be a Warrior for life Sep 01, 2026

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Steph Curry is now eligible for a two-year, $136.7 million maximum contract extension. On this episode of "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill, Monte Poole, and Dalton Johnson break down the potential max contract extension for the Warriors superstar, and why Dubs fans shouldn't be worried about the Warriors or Steph rushing to get an extension done. Then, NBC Sports Bay Area's Dalton Johnson catches up with Steph and Ayesha Curry at the annual golf tournament hosted by Workday that benefits the "Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation"

(02:30) - Steph Curry is now eligible for a two-year, $136.7 million maximum contract extension
(03:00) - Neither Curry nor the Warriors are worried about rushing a contract extension
(06:30) - With Steph's contract extension on the horizon, does that put Brandin Podziemski's extension on the back burner?
(09:00) - Warriors fans can rest assured, Steph wants to be a Warrior for life
(16:00) - Steph and Ayesha Curry join Dubs Talk
(28:00) - Reacting to what Steph and Ayesha had to say
(32:00) - Ayesha believes Steph still has a lot left to give

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How Brandon Williams, Georges Niang could fill Warriors' roster needs Aug 26, 2026

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The Golden State Warriors signed Brandon Williams and Georges Niang in free agency. On this episode of "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill, Monte Poole, and Dalton Johnson break down the Warriors' new additions as Golden State's roster rounds out to 15. Then, the trio looks around the NBA at other recent moves and how they impact the wild Western Conference, before answering some fan mailbag questions.
(02:30) - The Warriors sign Brandon Williams and Georges Niang in free agency
(03:30) - Brandon Williams went off against the Warriors last season
(07:30) - What will Williams' role in Golden State look like?
(10:00) - Can Williams bring something the Warriors don't have?
(12:00) - How will Williams hold up on defense?
(13:00) - What are the Warriors getting with Niang?
(19:15) - Other recent NBA moves
(19:30) - Klay Thompson is taking his talents (and boat) to South Beach after signing with the Miami Heat
(24:00) - After LeBron James decided not to go home to Cleveland, the Cavaliers gave James Harden a big three-year extension and traded for Peyton Watson
(26:30) - How the Denver Nuggets trading Watson to the Cavs and signing DeMar DeRozan impacts the Warriors and the Western Conference
(31:00) - Is the Eastern Conference stronger than the West?
(37:00) - Dubs Talk mailbag
(37:15) - Where does Will Richard factor into this upcoming season?
(41:30) - Bonta, Monte, and Dalton's thoughts on Williams and Niang's fit with the Warriors?
(46:30) - Gui Santos and Brandin Podziemski making a leap this season also could be counted as an addition that is not being talked about

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Why Chris Mullin believes a fully healthy Golden State Warriors team can hold their own Aug 17, 2026

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Chris Mullin joins Bonta Hill, Monte Poole, and Dalton Johnson on "Dubs Talk" to give his thoughts on the Golden State Warriors' offseason thus far. The group dives into where the Warriors sit in the short- and long term after a fairly quiet offseason. Then, the guys look back at Don Nelson's career and legacy.

(02:30) - Chris Mullin joins the show and give his thoughts on the Golden State Warriors' offseason thus far

(04:30) - How Yaxel Lendeborg has justified the Warriors picking him at 24 years old

(06:00) - Will Yaxel be a Day 1 starter for Steve Kerr? How does he fit best?

(09:00) - Longterm, are the Warriors sitting in a good spot with all their picks and salary cap getting cleared?

(13:30) - Are the fans out of pocket for their reaction to the Warriors' lack of activity this offseason?

(16:00) - Who does Mullin see outside of Steph Curry that can help Golden State get off to a good start without Jimmy Butler?

(20:00) - Gui Santos has flown under the radar this offseason, can he make another jump this season and help the Warriors get off to a good start?

(24:00) - Remembering Don Nelson: Mullin recalls his first time meeting Nelly

(28:00) - Nelson's impact can be seen by the range of NBA names that spoke at his celebration of life, from Gregg Popovich, Steve Nash, Run TMC and more

(35:30) - What was the process like for Mullin to bring Nelson back to the Warriors?

(38:00) - How Nelly impacted Curry's career

(44:30) - Nelson influenced a lot of coaches in the NBA, who influenced Nelly?

(46:00) - Nelly was a very accomplished player, but rarely talked about it

(49:30) - Nelly had an incredible basketball life, but also a tremendous life off the court

(54:00) - Nelson was a genius on the basketball court, but was his brilliance bigger in practice or in the live games?

(56:30) - Mullin's funniest Nelson memories

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Most interesting Warriors games to watch after 2026-27 NBA schedule release Aug 13, 2026

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Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy holds an impromptu press conference and Golden State's 2026-27 NBA schedule is here. On "Dubs Talk," Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson break down Dunleavy's press conference comments, the pressure the current roster puts on Steph Curry, and then give their takeaways from Golden State's upcoming schedule.
(02:00) - Takeaways from Dunleavy's press conference addressing Warriors roster concerns
(07:15) - Dunleavy believes Warriors have 'path' to championship
(16:15) - Dunleavy defends Golden State's roster despite actively trying to reshape it
(20:30) - Warriors will be active around NBA trade deadline
(22:00) - How will Golden State round out its roster?
(26:00) - Why current roster construction puts pressure on Steph
(34:30) - Takeaways from the schedule release
(39:00) - Why Warriors must get off to good start
(44:00) - Who will be most important player outside of Steph?
(36:00) - Dalton's big games to watch this season

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Steph Curry deserves better, but what realistic moves were out there for Warriors? Aug 04, 2026

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The Golden State Warriors are running things back after bringing back Draymond Green, Gary Payton II, and De'Anthony Melton. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill, Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson look back at all of the Warriors' past moves that led to this lackluster offseason, and debate where the blunders have been and what the Warriors owe Steph Curry.

(02:30) - Are the Warriors just running it back from last season?

(06:00) - "The Golden State IFs," how do you navigate this season with so many questions, health concerns, and "ifs" with this roster?

(10:00) - The Warriors have pivoted to the future, whether that is trades or looking to 2027 offseason

(12:00) - What could the Warriors have done to satisfied Golden State fans with their lack of wiggle room?

(14:00) - How Mike Dunleavy and the Warriors have faired drafting and how they value their picks

(20:15) - The Celtics wanted a haul for Jaylen Brown, were the Warriors right to hesitate on a deal?

(23:00) - Jimmy Butler's health status increases the asking price to include him in any trade

(28:15) - The local media is not on the Warriors' payroll

(30:00) - Steph Curry deserves better, but were the Warriors' shortcomings front-office blunders or self-inflicted wounds?

(38:00) - Was the "two timelines" the big mistake by the Warriors?

(47:45) - Are modern Warriors fans a deterrent for landing stars?

(53:00) - Which team is better on paper, the 2016 Warriors or this Sixers team?

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Emergency Episode: Reacting to LeBron James' decision to join 76ers Jul 24, 2026

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The “Dubs Talk” crew reacts to LeBron James snubbing Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors to join the Philadelphia 76ers in NBA free agency.

(1:00) - Reactions to LeBron James joining 76ers

(5:00) - Did Golden State ever have a chance at LeBron James?

(9:00) - What’s next for Warriors’ free agency?

(16:00) - How is Steph Curry feeling about Golden State’s roster?

(25:00) - Reacting to the Warriors’ fanbase’s frustrations

(27:10) - What does Golden State’s future look like?

(35:00) - Who the Warriors should pursue after missing out on LeBron James

(41:10) - Is Draymond Green returning to the Warriors?

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