Dubs Talk: A Golden State Warriors Podcast

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Warriors beat Giannis and the Bucks as NBA trade season has arrived Jan 08, 2026

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The Golden State Warriors kicked off an eight-game home stand with a 120-113 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole dive into what's been going well for the Warriors as Golden State looks to carry this momentum through the home stand and into NBA trade season.

(02:15) - The Warriors kicked off an eight-game home stand with a win over the Bucks
(03:45) - Draymond Green limiting turnovers turns into Warriors wins
(06:15) - Draymond Green's +/- doesn't reflect how well he played against Giannis Antetokounmpo
(09:45) - Al Horford and De'Anthony Melton get going against the Bucks and can keep building this home stand
(13:45) - Warriors' rotation is tightening up and the role players roles are getting more defined
(20:30) - Warriors trade scenario Mailbag Questions

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Warriors' loss to Clippers was another tough defeat as Jonathan Kuminga date looms | Dubs Talk Jan 06, 2026

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The Warriors fell 103-102 to the Clippers in Los Angeles. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down the tough one-point and look ahead to the January 15th date that grows closer and makes Jonathan Kuminga trade-eligible.

(02:15) - Golden State falls to the Clippers in Los Angeles 103-102
(06:00) - Warriors come up short with another superstar, James Harden, sitting out and got beat by two-way guard Kobe Sanders
(11:30) - The referees miss a blatant goaltend that turned into a five-point swing in a game that ended in a one-point loss
(14:30) - Warriors missed Steve Kerr late in the game
(16:45) - Does Golden State need to make a change to the starting lineup?
(22:00) - Is the Jimmy Butler-Draymond Green puzzle impacting role players' shots?
(25:00) - The Warriors need to go at least 6-2 on this eight-game homestand
(28:00) - How likely is it that Jonathan Kuminga still will be on the roster by the end of the homestand?
(36:30) - Brandin Podziemski brings the Warriors great value with his current contract
(37:15) - Do we know what type of player Moses Moody is yet?

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De’Anthony Melton reflects on NBA journey from second-round pick to Warriors Jan 02, 2026

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Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton joins Bonta Hill and Monte Poole on ‘Dubs Talk” and explains how his NBA journey led him to the Warriors.

(6:05) - Melton on his injury recover, being traded from Golden State

(11:05) - Melton on growing up in Los Angeles

(14:20) - On his Minnesota Viking fandom

(18:28) - Melton his USC and his college career

(23:10) - On his tenure with the Memphis Grizzlies

(27:04) - Melton on the Warriors-Grizzlies rivalry

(30:06) - Melton on his confidence in the Warriors this season

(32:38) - On playing with Steph Curry

(35:53) - Melton shares his top 5 rappers

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Why Warriors' 11-game stretch to begin 2026 could define turbulent NBA season Jan 01, 2026

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“Dubs Talk” hosts Bonta Hill and Monte Poole analyze Golden State’s win over the Charlotte Hornets and preview the team’s crucial 11-game stretch.

(1:38) - Warriors finish road trip at 2-1

(5:08) - Closer look at win over Hornets

(11:21) - Is there concern around the Warriors' defense?

(15:00) - Previewing Warriors' pivotal stretch of home games

(25:00) - What Steve Kerr's New Years's resolution might be

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Warriors' bench shines in bounce-back win over Nets as turnover issue persists Dec 30, 2025

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"Dubs Talk" hosts Bonta Hill and Monte Poole assess Golden State's collapse in Toronto and highlight the positives in the Warriors' win over the Nets.

(3:07) - Breaking down Warriors' brutal loss in Toronto

(9:50) - Warriors' inability to perform in crunch time

(15:30) - Steve Kerr finally makes a big lineup change

(17:31) - Jonathan Kuminga racks up more DNP's vs Raptors, Nets

(26:04) - Analyzing Warriors trade rumors

(34:00) - Can Warriors take advantage of incoming home stand?

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Tempers flare between Draymond Green, Steve Kerr in Warriors' blowout win vs. Magic Dec 23, 2025

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The Golden State Warriors win two straight, but Draymond Green's absence in those two games is the headline. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole dive into Green and Steve Kerr's verbal altercation that led to Draymond going to the locker room early before the Warriors eventually beat the Orlando Magic 120-97.

(02:30) - Warriors win two straight, but Steve Kerr and Draymond Green's verbal altercation was the headline
(06:00) - Steve Kerr has had to make tough decisions having veterans move to the bench instead of starting, and the Warriors bench seems to be finding something
(09:00) - Draymond and Jimmy Butler's minutes seem to be more and more staggered
(12:00) - Who starts for the Warriors is not as important as who closes
(16:30) - Reacting to Kerr and Draymond on the incident
(33:30) - Mike Dunleavy believes Warriors have what it takes to make a deep run in their locker room without making any major trades
(37:30) - Kerr is finding consistency in his rotations
(39:00) - Jonathan Kuminga is out of sight, out of mind. Where is Buddy Hield right now?
(46:00) - Klay Thompson returns to the Bay on Christmas Day

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Joe Lacob's email puts spotlight on Steve Kerr as Warriors' frustrations grow Dec 18, 2025

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Joe Lacob responds to a Warriors fan's email about frustrations over Golden State's season that puts a spotlight on coach Steve Kerr. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole dive into what is going on with the Warriors this season, where the growing frustration in Golden State is coming from and how best to remedy some of these issues. Then, the duo answers some fan mailbag question on the up-and-down Golden State Warriors season.

(02:00) - Email gate: Joe Lacob's response to a Warriors fan creates waves
(05:00) - Steve Kerr can't be happy with Joe Lacob's email going public
(07:30) - What stood out the most from Joe Lacob's email?
(09:00) - Steve Kerr announces Jonathan Kuminga will be back in Warriors' rotation vs. Suns
(12:30) - Warriors' issues are less rotational, more personnel-related
(14:30) - Are Warriors actually better with Jimmy Butler? Do Jimmy and Draymond Green fit together offensively?
(18:00) - Should Draymond Green move to the bench to allow Jimmy Butler to get rolling?
(22:30) - Bonta and Monte answer mailbag questions

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Steph Curry's heroics come up short as Warriors lose consecutive clutch games Dec 15, 2025

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Golden State dropped consecutive clutch games over the weekend. Even with Steph Curry's heroic performances, the Warriors came up short. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down why leads keep slipping away from the Warriors late in games and how that has led to mediocrity in Golden State.

(02:00) - Warriors drop consecutive clutch-time games to Timberwolves and Trail Blazers over the weekend
(07:00) - Warriors' fourth-ranked defensive rating doesn't match the eye test
(11:00) - How can Warriors' role players get a rhythm if their rotations keep changing?
(17:00) - Joe Lacob won't be happy with Warriors' level of mediocrity
(23:00) - Is Steve Kerr getting burnt out coaching this iteration of the Warriors?
(26:30) - Warriors' blown leads in the fourth quarter are a problem
(32:00) - Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler are starting to not fit together as well as we've seen

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Pat Spencer, Warriors find groove on road trip; Jonathan Kuminga's DNP makes future murky Dec 11, 2025

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The Golden State Warriors seem to be building momentum after going 2-1 on their three-game road trip. Pat Spencer has been making a case to solidify his spot as backup point guard, while Jonathan Kuminga received a DNP in the Warriors' 32-point blowout victory against the Chicago Bulls. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down how what we learned from this road trip could carry on the rest of the season.

(02:30) - Did Warriors find something on this past road trip?
(06:00) - Warriors' role players have struggled with consistency without defined roles
(11:00) - De'Anthony Melton return coincides with Golden State's improved defense
(14:00) - How will Warriors carry this momentum as they reach full strength?
(17:00) - Pat Spencer is up there with the best backup point guards in the league
(18:00) - Pat Spencer could be the key to the non-Steph minutes like the Warriors thought Jonathan Kuminga could have been
(20:45) - The Warriors' marriage with Jonathan Kuminga seems to be over after his latest DNP
(25:00) - How do Jonathan Kuminga and Warriors continue on until January 15th, when JK officially can be traded?
(28:00) - Jonathan Kuminga hasn't taken advantage of his slim opportunities
(30:30) - Jonathan Kuminga needs a fresh start to see what he can do

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Jimmy Butler exclusive: Pat Spencer changes Warriors vibes in back-to-back wins Dec 08, 2025

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The Warriors have won back-to-back games on this road trip with Pat Spencer changing the vibe of this team. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down the Warriors’ win and how Golden State can continue this momentum before diving into the elephant in the room that is Jonathan Kuminga's DNP in Chicago. Then, Jimmy Butler sits down with Monte Poole and Raj Mathai.

(02:30) - Pat Spencer changed the vibes with the Warriors on this road trip
(04:30) - Steve Kerr is starting to form a new rotation
(07:30) - Brandn Podziemski's role is changing as Pat Spencer emerges and De'Anthony Melton gets back to form
(10:00) - Steve Kerr is going to play the Warriors who are playing well
(14:30) - The elephant in the room is Jonathan Kuminga's DNP
(20:30) - Jonathan Kuminga has been a different player since coming back after missing seven games
(23:00) - The Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga appear to be headed toward a divorce
(30:30) - Jimmy Butler sits down with Monte Poole and Raj Mathai

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