Dubs Talk: A Golden State Warriors Podcast

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How Draymond's opt-out could bring LeBron to Warriors; plus Yaxel Lendeborg exclusive Jun 30, 2026

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After Draymond Green opted out of his player option to give the Golden State Warriors flexibility to pursue LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Bonta Hill, Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson react to the news and break down where the Warriors sit on the eve of NBA free agency. Then, 2026 draft picks Yaxel Lendeborg and Lajae Jones joins the show for exclusive interviews.
(02:30) - Draymond Green opts out of his player option
(05:30) - How much is Klutch Sports involved in these LeBron James and Anthony Davis reports?
(08:00) - Would LeBron go to Golden State for $15 million?
(09:00) - Are the Warriors a better fit for LeBron than the Lakers?
(13:00) - What are the realistic goals if LeBron and AD end up in Golden State?
(18:00) - What is Joe Lacob's involvement in the pursuit of LeBron and AD?
(24:00) - What does Draymond do if Warriors don't land LeBron and AD?
(26:30) - Are there more shocking NBA offseason moves to come?
(29:30) - How much pressure is on the Warriors to make a splash this offseason?
(31:30) - What does Jimmy Butler think about all these rumors?
(36:30) - Yaxel Lendeborg joins the show
(50:30) - Lajae Jones joins the show

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Mike Dunleavy breaks down Warriors draft picks Yaxel Lendeborg, Lajae Jones Jun 26, 2026

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Mike Dunleavy joins Bonta Hill and Monte Poole on "Dubs Talk" to discuss the Warriors' 2026 NBA Draft. Golden State's general manager breaks down Yaxel Lendeborg and Lajae Jones, and how he sees them fitting into the current roster.
(06:45) - Dunleavy joins "Dubs Talk" to discuss the draft and upcoming season
(07:15) - Dunleavy details when Lendebord, Jones first appeared on Warriors' radar
(08:15) - Dunleavy made sure the Warriors didn't overthink the Lendeborg
(09:45) - Dunleavy on who Lajae Jones is comparable to
(11:30) - Dunleavy on filling holes on Warriors' roster this offseason
(13:30) - Dunleavy on what he expects from Butler when he returns
(14:45) - Dunleavy addresses balancing age and talent on 2026-27 roster
(17:00) - Dunleavy outlines the key to finding second-round draft picks who can contribute
(18:00) - Dunleavy reveals how involved Kerr was in draft process
(19:30) - Dunleavy explains viral draft-room interaction with Lacob

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How draft pick Yaxel Lendeborg checks the boxes as fit with Warriors Jun 24, 2026

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The Golden State Warriors selected Yaxel Lendeborg with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday night. The 23-year-old is a versatile, ready-to-play prospect despite his older age. On "Dubs Talk," Dalton Johnson and Monte Poole break down Golden State's first-round pick.
(02:00) - Warriors select Yaxel Lendeborg with No. 11 overall pick
(04:30) - How Lendeborg checks a lot of boxes for Warriors
(07:00) - Grading Golden State's Lendeborg pick
(08:30) - Why Warriors didn't overthink Lendeborg pick
(11:00) - Analyzing Lendeborg's biggest drawback
(17:30) - Were there any draft surprises before Warriors picked?
(18:30) - Morez Johnson Jr., Brayden Burries could have made Warriors pick interesting
(19:30) - Joe Lacob, Mike Dunleavy share spirited exchange on camera in war room
(25:30) - Lendeborg has real size, but his game is more than just that
(28:00) - Lendeborg's nickname is "Dominican LeBron James"
(32:00) - What should expectation be for Warriors in second round?

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What will Warriors do in draft after Mike Dunleavy admits they need 'everything'? Jun 18, 2026

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Mike Dunleavy stated the Warriors "need everything" now that the offseason is finally here. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill, Dalton Johnson and Monte Poole break down Golden State's different possibilities as the team's No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft quickly approaches.

(02:30) - Mike Dunleavy states Warriors "need everything"

(04:00) - How much did the NBA playoffs impact Dunleavy's comments?

(05:30) - Knicks had two best wings in Finals and walked away with title

(08:00) - Should Warriors move back in draft or stand pat at No. 11?

(12:30) - Is Cameron Carr a project pick, or is he NBA ready?

(14:40) - Could Golden State go big game hunting?

(19:00) - Draymond Green's player option dictates Warriors' offseason

(22:00) - Will Warriors make offseason trade?

(23:30) - What is the read on Kristaps Porziņģis?

(25:30) - Warriors like De'Anthony Melton at right price

(28:30) - As it stands, Warriors' books will be clear next offseason

(31:30) - How would Dub Nation feel if Warriors draft another guard like Brayden Burries?

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Did Spurs provide Warriors with blueprint at pick No. 11 in NBA Draft? Jun 09, 2026

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What is the the Golden State Warriors' perfect path in the draft? On "Dubs Talk," Dalton Johnson and Monte Poole break down the first three games of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, before looking ahead to the 2026 NBA Draft. The duo breaks down how they believe the Warriors should approach the draft as Golden State holds the No. 11 overall pick.

(02:00) - Reactions to first three games of NBA Finals

(16:00) - Where are the Warriors in their assistant coach search?

(19:00) - What is the the Warriors' perfect path in the draft?

(22:00) - If Warriors stand pat at pick No. 11, is Yaxel Lendeborg the best option for the Warriors?

(26:00) - What draft strategy should Golden State employ in this draft?

(30:30) - Watching Devin Vassell in the NBA Finals, is that the prototype player the Warriors should look for in the draft at No. 11?

(34:00) - Will there be a LeBron James to the Golden State Warriors 'Last Dance?'

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Zaza Pachulia breaks down modern big men as Victor Wembanyama, Spurs advance to NBA Finals Jun 01, 2026

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Zaza Pachulia joins Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson on "Dubs Talk" to discuss how he's processing the Golden State Warriors' disappointing season and where they go from here. The former Warriors big man also breaks down the modern center as Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs advance to the NBA Finals and how the international game is influencing the league.

(17:30) Pachulia joins Dubs Talk

(18:30) Pachulia joins ownership group of NorCal's Major League Volleyball franchise

(23:30) Pachulia is taking the Warriors' winning mentality to this new venture

(28:30) Pachulia one-ups Joe Lacob's record of winning a championship in five-years, predicts title in three-years

(32:00) How he processes the disappointment of last season and where the Warriors can go from here

(35:30) What is Pachulia's role within the Golden State organization?

(40:30) With the Warriors in the offseason - Pachulia offers his experience of how to process NBA offseason

(46:00) The best decisions of Pachulia's life? Going to Golden State

(50:00) How would Pachulia fit as a center in the modern NBA?

(55:30) Does Wembanyama have all the ‘perfect’ big man qualities?

(58:00) Is the international game passing the USA in basketball?

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Is Draymond Green's player option a catalyst for Warriors change or consistency? May 26, 2026

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The Warriors have time to reflect on the NBA playoffs through their own lens as they watch the Western Conference finals play out this month. With the intense series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs tied 2-2, Golden State can reflect on how to stay competitive vs. two marquee franchises for the foreseeable future. On "Dubs Talk," Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson discuss how Draymond Green's player option decision is the first major step towards how the Warriors will move forward with their roster this offseason. They reflect on the possible outcomes of Green's decision to either opt in or opt out as the Warriors' most tradeable piece of their Big Three.

(1:00) Reaction to Green not making one of the All-Defensive teams?
(9:00) How does Green hold the cards to the Warriors' offseason?
(12:00) Despite the lukewarm market around the league, Draymond might be the most moveable piece of the Warriors' Big Three.
(27:00) Looking at NBA's Western Conference finals through a Warriors lens.
(38:00) Breaking down how this loaded draft class plays into the Warriors offseason.

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Steve Kerr embraces Warriors' philosophical shift, return to fundamentals May 16, 2026

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Steve Kerr returned as the face of Golden State's coaching staff Friday at Chase Center, where he discussed the process he and the Warriors organization went through to keep him as coach for another two seasons. Kerr also discussed the changes needed both on and off the floor for the Warriors to get back on track as a contending organization. On "Dubs Talk," Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson break down the shift in philosophy the Warriors will have to make to compete in an evolving NBA. Later, they interview Coach Kerr and ask him what factors went into his decision to return and how he sees a pathway forward for an organization in need of rekindling past success.

(1:00) Alignments between Kerr/Dunleavy on state of Warriors
(4:00) Biggest on-court takeaways
(8:00) Shifts to be made beyond the roster
(11:00) Will the Warriors go big-game hunting in the NBA offseason?
(18:00) Steve Kerr interview

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Will Warriors keep No. 11 pick, or try to trade it for an established star? May 11, 2026

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Steve Kerr is returning to the Warriors on a two-year deal and Golden State landed the No. 11 pick in the upcoming NBA draft. On "Dubs Talk," Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson look at the different possibilities the Warriors can do with the No. 11 pick and how each prospect could alter the direction of the franchise.
(02:15) - The Warriors had a busy weekend with Steve Kerr coming back on a two-year deal and Golden State officially knowing they will have the No. 11 pick in the NBA draft
(03:15) - Is there someone at No. 11 that the Warriors can plug and play right away? Or will they move the pick for an established star?
(05:45) - Who are the initial names that pop up for Golden State at No. 11?
(08:00) - Yaxel Lendeborg, forward from Michigan, could be a plug and play guy right away
(10:30) - Labaron Philon Jr., guard from Alabama, could be a nice player in a backcourt next to Steph Curry
(15:00) - Karim Lopez, a forward on the New Zealand Breakers in the NBL, has a strong build and a jack-of-all trades, but how would he fit with the Warriors?
(19:15) - Aday Mara, center from Michigan, could be the big man Golden State has been missing
(22:45) - Nate Ament, forward from Tennessee, is more of a project. Would the Warriors go down that road again?
(28:00) - Does Golden State have the assets to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo?

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Emergency Episode: Instant reaction to Steve Kerr's return as Warriors' coach May 10, 2026

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On this emergency episode of "Dubs Talk," hosts Kerith Burke, Dalton Johnson and Monte Poole react to Steve Kerr agreeing to contract extension with the Golden State Warriors.

(01:00) - Breaking News: Steve Kerr is returning to coach the Golden State Warriors on a two-year deal
(05:30) - Steve Kerr is returning on a two-year deal. The Warriors were pushing for a three-year deal
(08:00) - Does this deal signal an extension for Draymond Green?
(09:00) - What will Steve Kerr's involvement in draft picks and roster construction be?
(10:30) - How involved was Golden State's core in this decision?
(14:00) - How does this deal impact the Warriors pivotal offseason that lies ahead?
(20:00) - Does this signal that the leadership group, front office, and coach are all aligned?

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