Steve Kerr says Steph Curry and Draymond Green used to have an allowance of five or six turnovers between them.

This year, that allowance is gone.

Kerr even called that his “main punishment” — but he never really explained what happens if Steph and Draymond cross the line. Does it mean a quicker hook after a careless turnover? More accountability in practice and film? Or is it mainly part of Kerr’s larger effort to change the Warriors’ habits and win more consistently “in the margins”?

I open with that question, then we hear Steve Kerr’s complete Warriors Media Day Q&A.

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Kerr also discusses Kristaps Porzingis being out indefinitely, Yaxel Lendeborg’s role, reimagining Draymond’s offense, Steph’s knee and workload, why Kerr decided to return, Golden State’s five-out approach, Brandin Podziemski’s future, Frank Vogel joining the staff and much more.

TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) What is Kerr’s “punishment” for turnovers?

(01:15) Steve Kerr’s full Media Day Q&A begins

(02:18) Kristaps Porzingis out indefinitely

(03:07) Starting lineup & rotation

(03:52) Depth, back-to-backs & two-way players

(05:14) Yaxel Lendeborg will “play a ton”

(06:18) Reimagining Draymond + cutting turnovers

(08:24) Porzingis, Horford & five-out spacing

(08:52) Low expectations & flying under the radar

(10:20) How Kerr’s coaching has changed + Frank Vogel

(12:12) Yaxel’s personality, journey & work ethic

(13:50) Managing Steph Curry’s knee and workload

(15:12) Why Kerr decided to return

(16:48) Winning in the margins: changing practice & teaching

(17:53) Kerr’s surprise at the Porzingis news

(18:45) Warriors’ vision for the next few years

(20:21) Steph Curry’s extension & pay cut

(21:01) Seth Cooper, Kris Weems & the modern offense

(22:12) Kerr: cutting turnovers is a “staff-wide quest”

(23:28) How Kerr defines success this season

(24:48) What Yaxel still needs to improve

(26:03) Steph + Draymond lose their turnover allowance

(27:13) Brandin Podziemski’s importance to the future

(28:17) Podziemski + Gui Santos growth

(29:30) Final remarks

Keywords: Golden State Warriors, Warriors, Steve Kerr, Steph Curry, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Kristaps Porzingis, Yaxel Lendeborg, Brandin Podziemski, Gui Santos, Frank Vogel, NBA, Warriors Media Day, Dub Nation.

Season 4 of the Let’s Go Warriors podcast begins with gratitude—and a new chapter for Stephen Curry. (Wow, we did 88 episodes last season!)

With Warriors training camp less than two weeks away, Rich explains why this feels like the right moment to turn the page on last season. He also revisits his previous skepticism about Curry Brand partnering exclusively with Li-Ning—and why Steph’s experience in China convinced him that Curry made the right decision...

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During his visit to Li-Ning headquarters in Beijing, Steph underwent detailed movement testing, physical measurements and a foot scan as the company began developing his future products. The level of care left Curry “crying tears of joy”—and, if you watch the final moments closely, he may genuinely have become emotional.

That behind-the-scenes experience provides important context for Curry’s subsequent interview with MC Edcon Gabriel Yau in Shenzhen. Steph explains why the Way of Wade 12 was the best-performing basketball shoe he tried, discusses Jimmy Butler’s JB line, teases his future signature products and calls Li-Ning “the greatest team that I’ve been able to work with.”

For an athlete sitting atop the basketball and sneaker worlds, Steph’s capacity to remain genuinely moved by the care of others says something deeper: gratitude is not merely something he talks about. It is something he has learned to embody.

The interview includes English and Chinese portions.

TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Welcome to Season 4 of the LGW podcast

(00:51) Why begin the new season with gratitude?

(01:44) Did Steph genuinely shed a tear?

(03:11) Why Rich changed his mind about Li-Ning

(05:06) “Tears of joy” inside Li-Ning headquarters

(06:16) Steph reflects on his new Li-Ning partnership

(07:54) China’s basketball atmosphere inspires Steph

(09:24) Curry Camp and youth basketball development

(11:17) Steph reacts to the viral “Curry Song”

(12:50) Why Steph chose the Way of Wade 12

(13:39) “The greatest team I’ve been able to work with”

(16:16) Jimmy Butler and the JB3, JB4 and JB5

(18:42) Steph teases his upcoming Li-Ning products

(20:54) Li-Ning reveals how Steph’s signature shoe is developing

(23:46) Steph’s message to Li-Ning and Curry fans

(24:19) A new chapter begins

KEYWORDS: Stephen Curry, Steph Curry, Li-Ning, Curry Brand, Curry Tour 2026, Steph Curry China, Steph Curry Shenzhen, Steph Curry Beijing, Way of Wade 12, WOW 12, Jimmy Butler, JB3, JB4, JB5, Steph Curry signature shoe, Steph Curry shoes, Golden State Warriors, Warriors, Dub Nation, DubNation, gratitude, tears of joy, Let’s Go Warriors, LGW podcast.

Mike Dunleavy Jr. said something during his latest Warriors press conference that caught my attention: Golden State had to choose between “talent and availability” when constructing this roster — and leaned toward talent.

So I wondered: Who exactly was he talking about?

Not Steph Curry. Draymond Green worked with the Warriors to create financial flexibility. Moses Moody makes about $12.5 million and is injured himself. And moving an injured Jimmy Butler at nearly $57 million for healthier pieces becomes extremely difficult.

Which brought me back to Kristaps Porzingis...

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To be clear: I am NOT reporting that the Warriors tried to trade Porzingis. This is a thought experiment — reverse-engineering Dunleavy’s comments and asking what Golden State’s alternative might have looked like.

Porzingis is essentially a $20 million-per-year player, so I searched NBA salaries for combinations of healthier players around that number.

Possibilities included Payton Pritchard + Sam Hauser, Day’Ron Sharpe + Keon Ellis, Isaac Okoro + Jalen Smith, Max Strus + Thomas Bryant, and Kevin Porter Jr. + Caris LeVert.

Once you name the players, match salaries, preserve draft picks and find another team willing to say yes, “talent over availability” starts making more sense.

A healthy Kristaps Porzingis gives Golden State a 7'3" floor-spacer who can alter the offense and give Steph Curry a unique weapon.

But the first two words matter: a healthy Kristaps.

If KP isn't available when Golden State needs him, Dunleavy's gamble may fail. But if he's healthy in April and May? The Warriors may be glad they didn't turn one high-upside $20 million player into two lesser players just to “do something.”

Then there’s optionality. If Golden State must take back longer contracts or attach valuable picks, the return needs to improve its championship odds. Otherwise, preserving flexibility for another pivot around Steph next summer may be more valuable.

BONUS: After the 11-minute essay, hear Mike Dunleavy Jr.’s COMPLETE ~30-minute Warriors press conference, covering Steph Curry, Porzingis, Al Horford, Brandin Podziemski, Yaxel Lendeborg, trades, injuries, draft picks and more.

Chapters

(00:00) Dunleavy: Warriors chose “talent over availability”

(02:23) Who was he actually talking about?

(03:15) Why Kristaps Porzingis becomes the obvious thought experiment

(03:54) Why trading Jimmy Butler is so difficult

(04:40) The $20 million KP experiment

(05:22) Boston: Pritchard + Hauser?

(05:41) Brooklyn: Sharpe + Ellis?

(06:36) Chicago and Cleveland alternatives

(07:15) Why Indiana doesn’t make sense

(07:43) Milwaukee: Kuzma, LeVert and other possibilities

(08:31) Why “talent over availability” starts making sense

(09:36) The gamble: “a healthy Kristaps”

(10:21) Why optionality matters

(11:00) COMPLETE Mike Dunleavy Jr. Warriors press conference

Keywords: Kristaps Porzingis, Mike Dunleavy Jr., Golden State Warriors, Warriors trade, Warriors salary cap, Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, Al Horford, Brandin Podziemski, Yaxel Lendeborg, Porzingis trade, Dub Nation, Let’s Go Warriors

Should Steph Curry sign another Warriors extension as soon as he becomes eligible on August 29th? I think he should wait — because waiting could benefit both Steph AND the franchise.

Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. says he’s confident Steph wants to finish his career in Golden State. But he also described managing Curry’s knee, injuries and age as “delicate.”

That becomes especially important after my recent conversation with UCSF orthopedic surgeon Dr. Nirav Pandya, who explained why Steph’s “runner’s knee” may be about much more than cutting his minutes.

Pandya says the bigger question could be LOAD, not minutes: What does Curry have to do during those 28, 30 or 32 minutes? Is the knee primarily dealing with muscle and tendon irritation that can be managed? Or could there be a structural component, such as cartilage, where shaving a few minutes might not solve the problem?

That uncertainty is exactly why I believe Steph should wait on an extension.

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This isn’t about Curry simply sacrificing money for the Warriors. It’s about giving Steph and Golden State another season of information before deciding what his next salary should be — and maximizing his chances of chasing a fifth championship.

If the knee remains a significant issue and Curry is again limited to something close to last season’s 43 games, perhaps the better path next summer is a “soft reset”: Steph adjusts his salary accordingly and Golden State gains flexibility to rebuild the supporting cast around him.

But if the knee responds beautifully, Steph remains healthy and he’s still capable of carrying a championship-level workload? The equation changes. Curry and the Warriors can choose a larger number accordingly — while still considering whether a discount could create additional avenues for complementary talent.

Either way: Why decide before you have the data?

If the trust between Curry and the Warriors is as strong as it appears, waiting could give them something more valuable than contractual certainty today: OPTIONALITY tomorrow.

Not simply to save the franchise money — but to give Steph Curry the best possible chance to chase Ring No. 5.

(00:00) Why Steph Curry should NOT sign an extension yet
(01:03) Dunleavy: Steph wants to finish his career as a Warrior
(03:13) August 29th: When extension talks can begin
(05:13) The big unknown: Steph’s knee
(05:41) Dunleavy calls Curry’s situation “delicate”
(06:43) Can the Warriors afford a “gap year” with Steph?
(07:27) Dr. Pandya on Steph’s workload and runner’s knee
(09:32) Load management isn’t just about minutes
(09:52) Could there be a structural issue with the knee?
(11:14) Why wait? Another season means more information
(12:21) What if preserving Steph means changing Steph?
(12:31) Could Curry’s runner’s knee change the Warriors’ offense?
(14:32) Why Steph might sign the extension anyway
(14:49) The case for preserving flexibility
(15:29) Why I think Steph should wait
(16:23) Final thoughts + LGW Discord

Keywords: Steph Curry, Stephen Curry, Warriors, Golden State Warriors, Steph Curry extension, Steph Curry contract, Steph Curry knee, runner’s knee, Nirav Pandya, Mike Dunleavy Jr., Warriors salary cap, Warriors cap space, NBA free agency, Warriors offseason, Steve Kerr, Brandin Podziemski, Jimmy Butler, Yaxel Lendeborg, Dub Nation, Let’s Go Warriors

Klay Thompson saw Kevin Durant bring up his name while debating whether the new-look Sixers compare to KD's championship Warriors and responded on Instagram:

“Aye man, u good? KD what u using my full government for?”

But the viral Klay-KD exchange isn't really the story.

In this episode, Rich of Let's Go Warriors goes back to the original Kevin Durant comments and finds an important piece of context that got lost in aggregation: KD wasn't saying the Sixers were clearly better than the 2017-18 Warriors. He was arguing that the comparison was closer than a fan suggested.

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We also look at why Klay's response makes sense given the arc of his Warriors career, how KD's constant engagement with fans on social media can work against him, and why Draymond Green may have provided the best explanation of Durant's perspective: KD fundamentally views basketball through the lens of bucket-getters.

Plus: could KD ever return to Golden State? Could Klay eventually become available to the Warriors again? And why going back to the original source matters before drawing conclusions from the latest viral NBA story.

Timestamps

(00:00) Klay vs. KD? The real story is context
(01:36) Why Klay's Warriors history matters
(03:10) Klay calls out KD — and the aggregation problem
(03:47) What Kevin Durant actually said about the Sixers
(06:47) What Bleacher Report got wrong
(07:06) Going back to the original KD exchange
(08:08) “Ain't close?” — the key context that got lost
(09:11) Why KD keeps getting pulled into social media battles
(10:59) Klay: “Aye man, u good?”
(11:52) Draymond jumps into the conversation
(12:37) Why social media is a no-win game for KD
(13:40) Draymond explains KD's basketball philosophy
(14:26) “This game will always be about buckets”
(15:40) Could KD ever return to the Warriors?
(16:43) Could Klay ever come back to Golden State?
(17:35) The real lesson: context before conclusions
(18:38) Why we work through breaking Warriors news live

Keywords: Golden State Warriors, Warriors, GSW, Dub Nation, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, KD, Draymond Green, Stephen Curry, Steph Curry, Klay KD, Klay Thompson Kevin Durant, Kevin Durant social media, Klay Thompson Instagram, NBA aggregators, NBA aggregation, NBA media, NBA social media, Bleacher Report, Warriors news, Warriors podcast, NBA news, Warriors rumors, Kevin Durant Warriors, Klay Thompson Warriors, Draymond Green Kevin Durant, KD Warriors reunion, Klay Warriors reunion, Philadelphia 76ers, Sixers, NBA commentary, Let’s Go Warriors

LeBron James chose Philadelphia. Draymond Green returned at essentially his original salary. Those two decisions closed one of the biggest branches of the Warriors Decision Tree.

Before that happened, though, I rebuilt Golden State's salary cap sheet from scratch to answer one question:

If the Warriors still had access to the Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level Exception, should they have pursued DeMar DeRozan?

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The surprising answer wasn't really about DeMar.

It was about preserving maximum flexibility for Summer 2027.

In this episode we walk through the cap sheets, Miami's financial advantage, Moses Moody's value, Draymond's extension scenarios and why roughly 85% of the Warriors' salary cap is effectively locked into players who either can't or shouldn't be moved.

That realization changed how I viewed the entire offseason.

Chapters

(00:00) Why this Decision Tree changed after LeBron and Draymond

(01:01) Updating the Warriors cap sheet

(02:31) Is DeMar DeRozan still an option?

(03:34) The Miami comparison begins

(05:24) Warriors vs. Heat: Which team would DeMar choose?

(07:00) Why Draymond's contract isn't the problem

(07:24) Moses Moody vs. DeMar DeRozan

(08:29) Why Summer 2027 became the priority

(10:05) The Warriors' "85%" revelation

(12:19) Final takeaway: Why passing on DeMar may have been the right move

(13:12) What's next in the Warriors Decision Tree

Keywords: Golden State Warriors, Steph Curry, Draymond Green, DeMar DeRozan, Moses Moody, Brandon Williams, De'Anthony Melton, LeBron James, Warriors salary cap, NBA salary cap, Warriors Decision Tree, Summer 2027, Mike Dunleavy, Joe Lacob, Yossi Gozlan, NBA free agency, Warriors roster, cap sheet analysis, NBA podcast, Let's Go Warriors, DubNation, Dub Nation.

If LeBron James really is trying to find a way to the Golden State Warriors, the story doesn't end there—it actually begins there.

In this episode, Rich walks through one possible roster construction based on the NBA salary cap, explaining why Moses Moody could become the key salary casualty, why Brandon Williams may quietly emerge as a veteran-minimum target due to his relationship with De'Anthony Melton, whether Jake LaRavia could be part of a Moody trade, and why Mike Dunleavy may still be prioritizing cap flexibility for the summer of 2027...

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Rather than focusing on rumors, this episode examines whether the numbers actually work—and what the Warriors' long-term strategy may be if LeBron ultimately chooses Golden State.

Timestamps

(0:00) "He's trying to find a spot in SF" — the source text
(0:41) Why Moses Moody may have to be traded
(2:06) Brandon Williams and the Melton connection
(5:40) Could Jake LaRavia be part of a Moody deal?
(7:06) Projecting the Warriors' rotation with LeBron
(7:55) Why preserving the 2027 cap sheet matters
(10:17) Why the Warriors may avoid blockbuster trades
(14:15) Final thoughts and roster-building philosophy

Golden State Warriors, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Steph Curry, Mike Dunleavy, Moses Moody, Brandon Williams, Jake LaRavia, De'Anthony Melton, NBA Free Agency, NBA Salary Cap, First Apron, Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level Exception, Warriors roster, Warriors rumors, Warriors offseason, Warriors podcast, Dub Nation, DubNation, NBA podcast, Rich, Let's Go Warriors.

Steph Curry entered the 2026 American Century Championship looking every bit like one of the tournament favorites, finishing Round 1 in third place with 25 Stableford points.

But what stood out most after the round wasn't his score—it was his perspective...

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Steph reflects on the emotional roller coaster of tournament golf, bouncing back from a costly four-putt, why saving par on the famous 17th hole became his favorite moment of the day, and how the mental challenge of golf differs from basketball.

He also discusses:

• Grinding through mistakes instead of chasing perfection
• Joe Pavelski and Mardy Fish continuing to raise the standard
• The Curry family championship belt rivalry with Dell and Seth
• Why the American Century Championship keeps getting more competitive
• The unique atmosphere created by Lake Tahoe fans

Recorded on-site at Edgewood Tahoe during the 2026 American Century Championship.

(00:00) Intro & Round 2 update

(03:03) Opening thoughts on a 25-point Round 1

(04:24) Three straight birdies & the emotional roller coaster

(05:20) Why the tournament keeps getting tougher

(06:07) Joe Pavelski's consistency

(06:51) The Curry family championship belt

(07:36) Learning from Round 1

(08:55) The growing depth of the ACC field

(09:57) "Emotional discipline" and why golf is different from basketball

(11:02) Competing hard while still having fun

(11:46) Why the Lake Tahoe galleries make this event special

(13:01) The mindset entering Round 2

Keywords: Stephen Curry, Steph Curry, American Century Championship, Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, Edgewood Tahoe, golf, Warriors, Golden State Warriors, Joe Pavelski, Mardy Fish, Annika Sorenstam, Tony Romo, Stableford, emotional discipline, sports psychology, competition, PGA, celebrity golf, Curry family, Dell Curry, Seth Curry, DubNation, Dub Nation.

Before Yaxel Lendeborg took the podium following his first Warriors Summer League practice, three of his new teammates—Malevy Leons, Will Richard and LJ Cryer—were all asked about the Warriors' first-round pick. Interestingly, they all came away with similar impressions: Yaxel is even bigger, more versatile and more NBA-ready than they expected.

Afterward, Yaxel discusses his Summer League goals, learning from Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, showcasing his passing ability, handling the attention that comes with being a first-round pick, free agency speculation surrounding the Warriors, and why he already expects there to be growing pains in his NBA debut...

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Also in this episode, I share a brief introduction explaining why I believe Yaxel's honesty about his adjustment period may ultimately be one of the biggest reasons he'll succeed in Golden State.

If you enjoy these interviews, be sure to follow the podcast and also check out the Let's Go Warriors YouTube channel, where we're covering Warriors Summer League, NBA Draft analysis, free agency, livestreams and behind-the-scenes content throughout the offseason.

Timestamps

(0:00) Intro: Why this interview stood out

(2:05) Malevy Leons on practicing with Yaxel

(2:44) Will Richard's first impressions

(2:57) LJ Cryer on Yaxel's size and maturity

(4:24) Yaxel Lendeborg media availability begins

(4:37) Summer League goals

(5:09) Leadership and embracing expectations

(5:30) Why his size creates advantages

(5:57) Playing in the Warriors' system

(6:26) Showcasing his passing

(6:57) California Classic and Las Vegas plans

(7:06) Learning from Steph Curry

(7:52) Biggest goals over the next few weeks

(8:12) Free agency rumors and where he fits

(8:52) Lessons from Andy Kennedy

(9:35) First impressions of the Bay Area

(9:59) Friends asking about LeBron and the Warriors

(10:32) How he'd fit alongside veteran stars

(10:49) Defensive development and coaching

(11:32) Expecting an adjustment period

(12:43) Michigan practices prepared him for the NBA

(14:17) Dusty May jokes and Michigan rivalry

Keywords: Golden State Warriors, Warriors podcast, Yaxel Lendeborg, Stephen Curry, Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Warriors Summer League, NBA Summer League, California Classic, Warriors rookie, Warriors draft pick, NBA Draft, Michigan basketball, Michigan Wolverines, LJ Cryer, Will Richard, Malevy Leons, NBA rookie interview, Warriors media availability, Golden State podcast, Dub Nation, Let's Go Warriors, Steve Kerr, NBA free agency, Warriors offseason, DubNation, Dub Nation.

Golden State Warriors offseason analysis on Jimmy Butler, Al Horford, Kristaps Porziņģis, Draymond Green, LeBron James, the Taxpayer Mid-Level, the Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level, and why the cap sheet may have shifted after a busy June 25th.

Al Horford reportedly agreed to return, Jimmy Butler appeared alongside Joe Lacob at the Warriors’ IREN partnership event, and suddenly the Kawhi trade idea feels much less likely — at least for now. So what does that mean for Kristaps Porziņģis, Draymond’s player option, De’Anthony Melton, and the dream of somehow getting LeBron?...

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This edited cap-sheet breakdown walks through why keeping Porziņģis’ salary slot matters, why the Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level is much harder to access than many reports make it sound, and why Draymond’s opt-in/opt-out decision could determine whether a LeBron sign-and-trade is even realistic.

Timestamps:

(00:00) June 25th changed the Warriors’ offseason picture
(00:37) Al Horford’s return and the cap sheet
(02:52) Why Kristaps Porziņģis may still matter
(03:42) Jimmy Butler joins Joe Lacob at IREN event
(05:50) Why Jimmy may be locked in now
(06:20) Draymond’s option and the taxpayer mid-level
(07:20) Why the NTMLE path is not simple
(08:44) The danger of renouncing Porziņģis
(09:15) Testing the LeBron NTMLE math
(10:36) Why Draymond may simply opt in
(11:21) DeMar, Anfernee Simons or LeBron?
(12:44) The big conclusion: LeBron likely needs Draymond to opt out

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