Warriors Plus Minus: A show about the Golden State Warriors

With the Chase Center fans watching, Steph Curry — who finally completed five-on-five action in practice — went through his full pregame warmup. The intense workout is the latest step in his return, expected on Sunday. If he does return, that's four games he'll get before the play-in. Marcus Thompson, Tim Kawakami and The Athletic's Warriors insider Nick Friedell discuss what Curry's return means for this season and next. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus Thompson and special guest Zena Keita discuss the pros and cons of Curry returning at all this season. Plus, how that return impacts Brandin Podziemski. And we can't let the former Santa Cruz Warriors reporter go without talking about the career arc of Gui Santos. Somehow, WNBA legend Elena Delle Donne and Andre 3000 wind up in the conversation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim and Nick Friedell discuss the very real possibility that Stephen Curry will remain out for the rest of the season and how that sets up next season as all or nothing. Which means: The Warriors should go after Kawhi Leonard or LeBron James. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus, Tim and Nick Friedell discuss Kristaps Porzingis' 30-point night in the Warriors' victory over Washington, Jimmy Butler's visit and what the optimal result would be from a Stephen Curry return in the next week or so. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kawakami and Nick Friedell discuss the Warriors' OT loss to the Bulls right after a dismal defeat in Utah. What can they expect from Kristaps Porzingis, Brandin Podziemski and De'Anthony Melton down the stretch? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim talks with Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy about the team's current slide without Stephen Curry, the trade for Kristaps Porzingis and what's still possible this season. Also, thoughts on Steve Kerr and Draymond Green's futures with the Warriors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim and Nick Friedell discuss the Warriors’ deepening injury issues and the inevitable play-in conclusion. Also, why the Kristaps Porzingis/Jonathan Kuminga trade is looking bad early. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim and Nick Friedell discuss the Warriors' victory over tanking Memphis on Wednesday and how Gui Santos is establishing himself as a rotation NBA player. Also: Jonathan Kuminga's fast start in Atlanta. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim talks with Warriors owner Joe Lacob about the Kristaps Porzingis-Jonathan Kuminga trade, why the Warriors won't tank, Steve Kerr's contract and realistic goals for this season and beyond. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim and Nick Friedell discuss Kristaps Porzingis' up-and-down Warrior debut in a loss to Boston and how he might fit short- and long-term with this team. Also, what Steph Curry's prolonged absence means. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim and Nick Friedell discuss what Kristaps Porzingis might bring to the Warriors and analyze Mike Dunleavy’s recent tense presser. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim and Nick Friedell discuss the Warriors moving Jonathan Kuminga for Kristaps Porzingis but not being able to pull off a deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo or any other headliner. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim and Nick Friedell discuss the tense atmosphere around the Warriors leading up to Thursday's trade deadline and Draymond Green's acceptance that he might be included in any deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim talks with acclaimed sports and social commentator Ethan Strauss about Giannis Antetokounmpo's future and the Warriors' run. Subscribe to "The TK Show" podcast feed for more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim, Marcus and Nick Friedell discuss the Warriors' dramatic pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo and how it might all come down to next week. How did the Warriors get into this prime position? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim and The Athletic's Nick Friedell discuss the continuing fallout from Jimmy Butler's season-ending injury and Mike Dunleavy's comments about the future and Kuminga's trade demand. Is it all over? Also: Kuminga finally plays and scores 20 in the Warriors' loss to Toronto. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus and Tim discuss the loss of Jimmy Butler for the season. What can the Warriors do now? Tank? Trade for Jaren Jackson and Ja Morant? Something in the middle? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim and The Athletic's Nick Friedell discuss what happens now that Jonathan Kuminga is officially in trade limbo -- would it be too much to trade him plus three first-round picks for Trey Murphy? Also, a huge Jimmy Butler game lifts the Warriors to a victory over the Knicks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim and the SF Standard's Danny Emerman discuss the Warriors' loud loss to the Clippers, the tightened up defense, and the scoring struggles the whole season. Also, why it makes sense for Jonathan Kuminga to be traded soon after Jan. 15. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus Thompson, Tim Kawakami and Nick Friedell get together to chat about the Warriors' last few games. Having won 4 of their last 5, are we seeing legit improvement? Where can the roster and rotations change? Plus, we hear from De'Anthony Melton after the Christmas Day game on his return and shaking off the rust. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've got some of the details and what the people involved have to say about the heated exchange between Draymond Green and Steve Kerr that led to Green's benching and stole the show from the Warriors' 23-point win over Orlando. You'll hear from Green, Kerr, and Stephen Curry, as well as Marcus Thompson discussing the impact of this latest Warriors drama. Never a dull moment with the Dubs. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Warriors' defensive anchor picked up consecutive technical fouls with 10:39 left in the second quarter and was ejected. But the Warriors found enough scoring and defense to beat Phoenix and snap their three-game skid. But did they find some answers to their issues? Tim Kawakami and Marcus Thompson discuss the Warriors finally getting a clutch-game win, which included a big bench performance and another good Jimmy Butler game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The lacrosse star turned back-up point guard stopped by to talk his crazy journey with Marcus Thompson. He discussed clashing with Draymond Green in practice, the low moments he's experienced and how he's handling his new popularity. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus and Tim discuss the most recent benching of Jonathan Kuminga -- is this a Steve Kerr thing or a Kuminga-can't-fit thing? Also, Pat Spencer's rise, De'Anthony Melton's easy fit and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Stephen Curry not on the trip, with Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green out with ailments, the Warriors treated their road game at Cleveland as a rest day. Seth Curry, DeAnthony Melton and Al Horford also sat out. So Pat Spencer stole the show. Making his first career start, he orchestrated the Warriors cast of backups to a surprising road win over the Cavaliers. Nick Friedell of The Athletic joins Marcus Thompson from Cleveland to discuss the vibes in the locker room and what Spencer's breakout game means. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Warriors nearly knocked off the champs behind big games from Pat Spencer and Seth Curry. But they head one road with no Steph Curry and maybe no Jimmy Butler. Marcus Thompson and Tim Kawakami discuss it all. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus Thompson & Tim Kawakami break down what they saw in the Warriors four-point loss to the Rockets that dropped them to 10-10 on the year, and what they'll do in the (potential) absence of Steph Curry. Plus, hear directly from Draymond on the State of the Warriors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus and Tim discuss the Warriors finishing this grueling section of the schedule at 9-8 overall as they move into an easier part. Plus, how Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski fit these days. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steph Curry had 46. Jimmy Butler hit 5 threes en route to 26 points. Draymond played excellent defense on Victor Wembanyama. And the Warriors, after getting embarrassed in OKC, showed up for the second half of the back-to-back and beat San Antonio. It was a reminder — to the Warriors more than anyone else — what they could be. Marcus Thompson taps in with Nick Friedell in San Antonio for a had-to-do episode. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus Thompson, Tim Kawakami and Nick Friedell discuss the Warriors' struggles on the court right now, as they fell to 6-6 on the season after a blowout loss to Oklahoma City. What do we make of Draymond's postgame comments? How hurt is Jimmy right now? Do they still need to add another player? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices