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The Golden State Warriors Should Draft This Player! Warriors NBA Draft Coverage

Locked On Podcast Network, Charles T Hamilton — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:08:57 GMT

Golden State Warriors eye a franchise-shaping decision at No. 11 in the NBA Draft. Which prospect should they take? Yaxel Lindeberg, Cameron Carr, or Karim Lopez?

Key insights cover the tension between maximizing Curry's remaining years and building for 2027, the ramifications of keeping or moving Kristaps Porzingis, and why draft-day choice may be the Warriors’ most consequential moves this offseason. Can Golden State strike a balance between immediate impact and future growth, or will a bold trade be the real answer? The countdown to NBA Draft night is on!

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What the Best Moves are this OffSeason for the Golden State Warriors plus Previewing the NBA Finals

Bleav — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:51:32 GMT

We're starting the week with a preview of not just the NBA Finals but what the best moves are this offseason for your Golden State Warriors!

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

NBC Sports Bay Area — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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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Warriors Draft Talk with David Aldridge

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:32:46 GMT

The NBA Finals Are HERE

Blue Wire — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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1:00 - Reacting to Spurs-Thunder Game 7

12:20 - Are the Warriors doomed or does the new parity driven NBA give them a path?

24:40 - Thunder cap problem, is there anyone GSW can trade for?!

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Warriors Draft Talk with David Aldridge

Audacy — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Why Golden State Warriors Current Makeup Is SO FRUSTRATING!

Locked On Podcast Network, Charles T Hamilton — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:46:52 GMT

Golden State Warriors fans face mounting frustration as the front office’s missed opportunities threaten Stephen Curry’s championship window. Should the team have traded Klay Thompson or acquired more high-impact draft picks? Chuck Walter highlights how the Warriors’ reluctance to embrace youth and bold moves has left them trailing innovative franchises like the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder, who thrive with homegrown talent and fresh draft capital.

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Wemby, Shai and the Impact of the NBA Playoffs on Stephen Curry's Legacy

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:28:44 GMT

How San Antonio Spurs Game 7 Win Over OKC Thunder Could Benefit Golden State Warriors, w/Rick Barry

Bleav — Sun, 31 May 2026 05:27:05 GMT

Immediately following a thrilling Western Conference Finals Game 7 where Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs upset Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Oklahoma City Thunder to set up an NBA Finals matchup with the New York Knicks, NBA Top 50 Player and Hall of Famer Rick Barry joined Cyrus Saatsaz soon after he went live to recap the game, preview the NBA Finals and discuss how the result could benefit the Golden State Warriors.

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How Western Conference Finals Game 7 Could Impact the Golden State Warriors, w/Armando Lara

Bleav — Fri, 29 May 2026 22:57:43 GMT

Every Friday Sprewell Was Right host and UC Berkeley Professor Armando Lara joins Cyrus Saatsaz for Golden Happy Hour and this week the crew discuss the ramifications of how a ginormous Western Conference Finals Game 7 between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder could impact the Golden State Warriors.

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Evaluating Warriors Big Men & Potential Targets Moving Forward

Blue Wire — Fri, 29 May 2026 22:45:00 GMT

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0:00 - Intro

1:00 - State of Warriors bigs

5:50 - Would you rather keep Horford or Porzingis?!

13:20 - FA Bigs

20:36 - Draft Big Men: Aday Mara and Morez Johnson

36:36 - Draft Big Man: Hannes Steinbach

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Which Bargain Players Should Golden State Warriors Target?

Locked On Podcast Network, Charles T Hamilton — Fri, 29 May 2026 07:05:15 GMT

Golden State Warriors hunt for offseason bargains as roster overhaul looms. Could acquiring underrated talent like Ayo Dosunmu, Keon Ellis, or Coby White be the key to revitalizing Stephen Curry’s championship window?

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What the NBA’s New Draft Lottery Reform REALLY Means for the Warriors

Peter O'Keefe — Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The NBA’s new draft lottery reform may completely reshape how teams build contenders — and the Golden State Warriors could be one of the teams most impacted as they navigate the final years of Stephen Curry's career.

In this episode, breaking down what the changes mean to the Warriors and their direction during and after the final years of Curry's career, and how it impacts the value of their future picks from a trade standpoint heading into a huge offseason.

What the NBA’s New Draft Lottery Reform REALLY Means for the Warriors

Fri, 29 May 2026 01:08:32 GMT

Looking For The Next Golden State Warriors Long(er) Term Fit | Can Dubs Find Impact Player

Locked On Podcast Network, Charles T Hamilton — Thu, 28 May 2026 06:48:06 GMT

Golden State Warriors search for the next franchise cornerstone intensifies as uncertainty looms over Stephen Curry’s successor. Can the Warriors uncover their own Jalen Brunson in the upcoming free agency or draft to regain contender status? The conversation centers on potential impact players like Collin Sexton, Kobe White, Quentin Grimes, and Anfernee Simons—all candidates who could thrive in bigger roles for Golden State.

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Best Available Midlevel Exception NBA Free Agents Golden State Warriors Could Pursue, w/Mark Haynes

Bleav — Thu, 28 May 2026 03:04:33 GMT

The Golden State Warriors have some options this offseason with both the non-taxpayer midlevel exception and the biannual exception potentially at their disposal so Bleav In Kings host Mark Haynes joins Cyrus Saatsaz for a new episode of the I80 Crossover to explore which NBA free agents may be most tantalizing to pursue.

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Evaluating Wings For the Warriors

Blue Wire — Thu, 28 May 2026 03:00:00 GMT

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0:00 - Intro

1:00 - Shoutout Mike Brown and Knicks!

3:35 - The State of the Warriors wings

11:28 - Free agent Wing option

24:00 - Draft Wing Options: Yaxel Lendborg deep dive

35:30 - The case for trading for a second first-round pick

43:33 - Cameron Carr and other draft wing Options

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[Valkyries Wednesday] A Conversation with Gabby Williams

Wed, 27 May 2026 14:51:42 GMT

Golden State Warriors Face Offseason Reality Check After Jimmy Butler Gamble

Locked On Podcast Network, Charles T Hamilton — Wed, 27 May 2026 05:09:04 GMT

Golden State Warriors face a pivotal offseason after the Jimmy Butler trade, with financial constraints and roster balance at the center of the conversation. Are the Warriors destined for a top-heavy lineup featuring stars like Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Kristaps Porziņģis, or can they find the right mix of talent while staying under critical apron numbers? The tricky calculus of bird rights, mid-level exceptions, and player options for Draymond Green could reshape the Warriors’ competitive window.

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Warriors’ Guard Hunt Heats Up: Anfernee Simons, Collin Sexton & More Free Agency Targets

Wed, 27 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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Is Draymond Green's player option a catalyst for Warriors change or consistency?

NBC Sports Bay Area — Tue, 26 May 2026 21:49:18 GMT

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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CATASTROPHIC MISTAKE? Do Warriors Risk Disaster by Targeting Colin Sexton or Anfernee Simons?

Locked On Podcast Network, Charles T Hamilton — Tue, 26 May 2026 06:14:38 GMT

Golden State Warriors weigh risky free agency moves as Collin Sexton and Anfernee Simons surface as top targets. Would adding another high-scoring, defensively-challenged guard be a catastrophic mistake or the bench spark the Warriors need? Chuck Walter breaks down why neither Sexton nor Simons guarantees a postseason leap and questions if chasing either signals a draft-day shift toward bigger, more versatile prospects.

The conversation spotlights key draft prospects like Nate Ament, Hannes Steinbach, and Karim Lopez, plus possible replacements for De’Anthony Melton, including Jordan Goodwin’s defensive tenacity. With Melton and Gary Payton II’s futures in doubt, the Warriors’ front office faces tough decisions on rebuild vs. reload. The episode explores contract complexities, draft strategy at pick No. 11, and whether the Warriors can finally resolve their size and bench scoring issues before the new NBA season tips off.

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Evaluating Warrior Guard Options

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0:00 - Intro

1:00 - Evaluating where the Warriors guard position is

23:40 - Does Melton come back? Do you want him back? At what price?

27:35 - Top of Draft Guard options

36:10 - Do You want Warriors to take guard/playmaker at #11?

38:25 - Burries v. Philon

50:35 - Trade down options. Okorie?!

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SIZE NEEDED! Will The Golden State Warriors Use 11th Pick On A Big?

Locked On Podcast Network, Charles T Hamilton — Mon, 25 May 2026 07:17:20 GMT

Golden State Warriors eye frontcourt transformation as potential NBA Draft targets emerge. Could Michigan's Aday Mara or Washington's Hannes Steinbach become the answer to the Warriors' size and interior scoring woes? Chuck Walter and Kylen Mills break down the strengths, weaknesses, and NBA fit of these standout Big Ten big men, exploring Mara's elite passing and rim protection against Steinbeck's athleticism and versatile scoring.

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