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In this cap-sheet deep dive, Rich looks one year beyond the proposed Kawhi Leonard-LeBron James-De'Anthony Melton offseason plan to answer an important question:

Would the Warriors still have flexibility in Summer 2027?

Using projected salary-cap figures, Rich examines whether Golden State could create enough cap space to pursue a maximum-level unrestricted free agent such as Donovan Mitchell, and what additional moves might be required to get there.

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• The Kawhi-LeBron Roster https://open.spotify.com/episode/3wfklkcyfRNgZJ9ABXORgm
• Love Your Dubs Again (A Reminder)
• https://open.spotify.com/episode/6m3wbx472KcCOBIBby5gef
• Draft Primer 2.0: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6WYMdhVssArAAqCUdtKQ3d
• Rumors/NTMLE intro: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dZSaSo1Sike9dTDoL906v
• Simons/Sexton Debunked + NTMLE Talk: https://open.spotify.com/episode/16yjV2Ubuj6T1z6FCDfTVZ
• Melton REAL Market Value: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dmPkcR3aThdo5xrvH5QWR
• Kawhi-LeBron Too Old? Aaron Showtime Taylor Says Rebuild: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BgCmS4VUeepGkjWToaHvP
• Go Get Younger Via an OKC Pick: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3qDx4NpvY3BWj2qBzH73Gw
• No, LeBron Cannot Be Got At The NTMLE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6MVgms9J4B2khMdIbGRl6t

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Topics include:

• Why future flexibility matters before making blockbuster trades

• The cost of acquiring Kawhi Leonard

• Why keeping the 2026 No. 11 pick remains important

• The value of obtaining a second first-round pick from OKC or Charlotte

• Projected discounts for aging stars

• Draymond Green and Moses Moody cap implications

• Donovan Mitchell as a benchmark free-agent target

• Jaylen Brown trade possibilities

• Brandon Miller, Bilal Coulibaly and other future scenarios

• Whether the Warriors can realistically get younger while remaining competitive

This episode is a continuation of the ongoing Warriors offseason roster-construction series, exploring how today's decisions could impact championship opportunities two summers from now.

Just us. 1-2-3. Brate.

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Yaxel Lendeborg

Labaron Philon

Karim Lopez

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Rich breaks down the latest LeBron James-to-the-Warriors rumors — and why the reported interest may be real, but the commonly discussed path is being oversimplified.

The issue is not whether Golden State would want LeBron. Of course they would check in.

The issue is the math.

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• Love Your Dubs Again (A Reminder)
• https://open.spotify.com/episode/6m3wbx472KcCOBIBby5gef
• Draft Primer 2.0: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6WYMdhVssArAAqCUdtKQ3d
• Rumors/NTMLE intro: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dZSaSo1Sike9dTDoL906v
• Simons/Sexton Debunked + NTMLE Talk: https://open.spotify.com/episode/16yjV2Ubuj6T1z6FCDfTVZ
• Melton REAL Market Value: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dmPkcR3aThdo5xrvH5QWR
• Kawhi-LeBron Too Old? Aaron Showtime Taylor Says Rebuild: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BgCmS4VUeepGkjWToaHvP
• Go Get Younger Via an OKC Pick: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3qDx4NpvY3BWj2qBzH73Gw

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If the Warriors try to use the Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level Exception, they first need to get under the luxury tax line. With a roster that could sit around $220 million if they keep Kristaps Porziņģis’ salary slot and Draymond Green opts in, that is not a simple “few maneuvers” situation.

This episode covers:

• Why the Warriors’ interest in LeBron makes sense
• The problem with assuming they can simply use the NTMLE
• Why renouncing Kristaps Porziņģis may be bad roster management
• The importance of preserving salary slots for future trades
• How Draymond’s opt-out/extension could change the math
• Why Rich’s preferred LeBron path involves a larger Kawhi Leonard framework
• How Brandin Podziemski, Jimmy Butler and future picks factor in
• Why De’Anthony Melton and an extra 2026 Draft pick are part of the bigger plan
• Yaxel Lendeborg, Labaron Philon, Karim Lopez and the youth balance
• Why the Warriors’ best path may require something much bigger than just signing LeBron for $15 million

Bottom line: the Warriors may be interested in LeBron, but the cap-sheet path is far more complicated than the rumors make it sound.

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Steph Curry surprised many fans by choosing Li-Ning instead of Anta, but was it really a surprise?

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• Love Your Dubs Again (A Reminder)
• https://open.spotify.com/episode/6m3wbx472KcCOBIBby5gef
• Draft Primer 2.0: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6WYMdhVssArAAqCUdtKQ3d
• Rumors/NTMLE intro: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dZSaSo1Sike9dTDoL906v
• Simons/Sexton Debunked + NTMLE Talk: https://open.spotify.com/episode/16yjV2Ubuj6T1z6FCDfTVZ
• Melton REAL Market Value: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dmPkcR3aThdo5xrvH5QWR
• Kawhi-LeBron Too Old? Aaron Showtime Taylor Says Rebuild: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BgCmS4VUeepGkjWToaHvP

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In this quick commentary episode, I share my initial thoughts on Steph's reported long-term partnership with Li-Ning, why many sneakerheads saw this coming, and why the move may make strategic sense despite Anta being the larger company.

Topics include:

• Steph Curry's reported Li-Ning agreement
• Why the viral "$1.9 billion" number doesn't add up
• Li-Ning vs. Anta in the Chinese basketball market
• Jimmy Butler's existing Li-Ning connection
• Kyrie Irving's role with Anta
• The reputation of Li-Ning and Way of Wade performance shoes
• Sneakerhead reactions and industry perspective
• Why Steph often aligns himself with emerging opportunities

Plus, a quick look at some of the latest Warriors and Valkyries content flowing through the Let's Go Warriors Discord community.

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Aaron Showtime Taylor made a fair point in the previous episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BgCmS4VUeepGkjWToaHvP

If the Warriors trade for Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James while keeping Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Al Horford, the roster suddenly gets very old.

So how do you balance a win-now approach with long-term roster building?

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• Love Your Dubs Again (A Reminder)
• https://open.spotify.com/episode/6m3wbx472KcCOBIBby5gef
• Draft Primer 2.0: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6WYMdhVssArAAqCUdtKQ3d
• Rumors/NTMLE intro: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dZSaSo1Sike9dTDoL906v
• Simons/Sexton Debunked + NTMLE Talk: https://open.spotify.com/episode/16yjV2Ubuj6T1z6FCDfTVZ
• Melton REAL Market Value: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dmPkcR3aThdo5xrvH5QWR
• Kawhi-LeBron Too Old? Aaron Showtime Taylor Says Rebuild: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BgCmS4VUeepGkjWToaHvP

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In this episode, I explore a possible solution: acquiring a second first-round pick in the loaded 2026 NBA Draft.

Using OKC's No. 12 pick (or potentially No. 17) as an example, we examine whether Sam Presti's roster crunch could create an opportunity for the Warriors to trade future assets for another premium young player.

Topics include:

• Why Oklahoma City may not be able to roster all of its draft picks
• Charlotte's surplus of future draft assets
• The Rob Dillingham trade framework referenced by Sam Quinn
• How a second lottery pick changes the Warriors' outlook
• Balancing veteran stars with young talent
• Yaxel Lendeborg, Labaron Philon, Karim Lopez and other potential targets
• How a second pick could answer concerns about aging around Steph Curry

Would adding another lottery pick make a Kawhi-LeBron strategy more realistic?

Let me know what you think.

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• De'Anthony Melton
• Yaxel Lendeborg
• Labaron Philon
• Karim Lopez
• Cameron Carr
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• non-taxpayer mid-level exception
• Yossi Gozlan
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W'supper, DubNation!

This episode turns into one of the most interesting Warriors debates we've had all offseason.

I present my idea for maximizing the Warriors' championship chances next season:

🏀 Trade for Kawhi Leonard
🏀 Add LeBron James via sign-and-trade
🏀 Re-sign De'Anthony Melton with the Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level Exception
🏀 Push all-in for one final championship run with Steph Curry

Aaron "Showtime" Taylor isn't buying it.

Instead, he argues that Golden State should start thinking about the next era:

🏀 Keep Steph Curry
🏀 Move expensive veteran contracts
🏀 Prioritize younger players
🏀 Rebuild the roster the way Bob Myers originally built the dynasty

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• Love Your Dubs Again (A Reminder)
• https://open.spotify.com/episode/6m3wbx472KcCOBIBby5gef
• Draft Primer 2.0: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6WYMdhVssArAAqCUdtKQ3d
• Rumors/NTMLE intro: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dZSaSo1Sike9dTDoL906v
• Simons/Sexton Debunked + NTMLE Talk: https://open.spotify.com/episode/16yjV2Ubuj6T1z6FCDfTVZ
• Melton REAL Market Value: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dmPkcR3aThdo5xrvH5QWR

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Topics include:

• Kawhi Leonard's trade value
• LeBron's fit within Warriors culture
• Klutch Sports concerns
• The future of Draymond Green
• Whether Brandin Podziemski should be included in major trades
• Why rebuilding around Steph may be the better long-term strategy
• The paradox of "not wasting Steph" versus planning for the future
• Aaron's surprising Knicks Finals prediction

This isn't a hot-take argument.

It's two Warriors fans trying to answer the same question from different angles:

What gives Steph Curry the best chance to finish his career the right way?

Subscribe to the Let's Go Warriors YouTube channel and join our Discord community for daily Warriors discussion, draft coverage, salary cap analysis and offseason rumors.

#GoldenStateWarriors #StephenCurry #KawhiLeonard #LeBronJames #DubNation #NBAOffseason

00:00 Aaron Showtime Taylor Joins
00:08 The Kawhi + LeBron Proposal
01:34 Aaron Rejects The Idea
02:20 What Would Bob Myers Do?
03:35 NBA 2K vs Real Life Team Building
04:20 Aaron's Rebuild Plan
05:17 Going Young Around Steph
06:24 Is Draymond On The Chopping Block?
08:18 The "Don't Waste Steph" Paradox
09:26 Respectful Warriors Debate
10:19 Aaron's Finals Prediction
11:43 Final Thoughts

How much is De’Anthony Melton actually worth on the open market?

Rich takes a deep dive into Melton’s production, injury history, projected free-agent value, and how his future impacts the Warriors’ offseason plans.

Using salary-cap worksheets and projections from cap expert Yossi Gozlan, this episode explores whether Golden State can realistically keep both Kristaps Porziņģis and Melton — or if a choice must be made.

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• The Kawhi-LeBron Roster https://open.spotify.com/episode/3wfklkcyfRNgZJ9ABXORgm
• Love Your Dubs Again (A Reminder)
• https://open.spotify.com/episode/6m3wbx472KcCOBIBby5gef
• Draft Primer 2.0: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6WYMdhVssArAAqCUdtKQ3d
• Rumors/NTMLE intro: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dZSaSo1Sike9dTDoL906v
• Simons/Sexton Debunked + NTMLE Talk: https://open.spotify.com/episode/16yjV2Ubuj6T1z6FCDfTVZ

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Later, loyal LGW community member Bruce Maro joins the discussion to debate:

🏀 Melton vs. Porziņģis
🏀 Taxpayer Mid-Level vs. Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level scenarios
🏀 Why Melton’s market may be closer to $10 million annually
🏀 The Warriors’ need for size versus guard depth
🏀 Potential Kawhi Leonard trade concepts
🏀 Why Bruce wants Kawhi but not LeBron
🏀 Whether the Warriors should prioritize continuity or swing for another superstar

This episode continues the ongoing Warriors offseason cap-sheet series as we peel back the layers on free agency, roster construction, and Stephen Curry’s remaining championship window.

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00:00 Is Melton Worth Keeping?
00:54 Breaking Down Melton's Production
01:45 Back-to-Back Availability Concerns
02:54 Taxpayer Mid-Level Scenario
03:46 Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level Scenario
04:20 Bruce Maro Joins The Discussion
04:43 Melton vs. Porziņģis Debate
05:39 Why Bruce Thinks Melton Is Gone
05:51 The Kawhi-LeBron Discussion
08:06 LeBron's Future Beyond The Lakers
09:00 Final Thoughts on Melton's Value

The Warriors have recently been linked to Anfernee Simons and Collin Sexton as potential targets using the Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level Exception (NTMLE).

But is that actually realistic?

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• The Kawhi-LeBron Roster https://open.spotify.com/episode/3wfklkcyfRNgZJ9ABXORgm
• Love Your Dubs Again (A Reminder)
• https://open.spotify.com/episode/6m3wbx472KcCOBIBby5gef
• Draft Primer 2.0: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6WYMdhVssArAAqCUdtKQ3d
• Rumors/NTMLE intro: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dZSaSo1Sike9dTDoL906v

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In this episode, Rich breaks down the Warriors' salary structure, luxury tax situation, Kristaps Porziņģis' cap hold, Draymond Green's player option, and the difficult path required to create enough room for a Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level signing.

Along the way, we examine:

• The original report from Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints
• Why combo guards are becoming increasingly valuable in today's NBA
• Anfernee Simons vs. Collin Sexton market value
• The Warriors' luxury tax challenges
• Kristaps Porziņģis' role in roster construction
• Why renouncing Porziņģis may be the only realistic path to creating the NTMLE
• Why that may not be smart roster management
• How De'Anthony Melton factors into the discussion
• The Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James cap-sheet scenario
• Why some rumors sound good until you actually do the spreadsheet work

If you're interested in Warriors roster-building, NBA salary cap strategy, and separating fact from fiction during rumor season, this episode is for you.

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Since this is a cap-sheet explainer, chapters actually help a lot:

00:00 Simons & Sexton rumor introduced
02:22 The Brett Siegel report
04:26 Why combo guards are trending in today's NBA
06:03 What is the Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level Exception?
07:30 Determining Simons' market value
08:36 Is Sexton worth the NTMLE?
09:07 Warriors luxury tax problem
11:13 Option #1: Renounce Porziņģis
13:07 Option #2: Keep Porziņģis and use TPMLE
14:48 Why renouncing KP doesn't make sense
15:02 Could a Draymond discount make it work?
18:51 Why moving salaries is difficult
20:07 Official verdict on Simons & Sexton
21:38 Revisiting the Kawhi-LeBron scenario
24:06 Why Melton may be the better target
26:04 Final conclusions
28:11 Yaxel Lendeborg teaser

Rich walks through the latest NBA and Warriors-related developments by diving into the Let’s Go Warriors Discord intel feed, including new Draft rumors, salary cap benchmarks, Giannis trade chatter, Kawhi speculation, and the latest reporting on possible Warriors targets like Collin Sexton and Anfernee Simons.

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• The Kawhi-LeBron Roster https://open.spotify.com/episode/3wfklkcyfRNgZJ9ABXORgm
• Love Your Dubs Again (A Reminder)
• https://open.spotify.com/episode/6m3wbx472KcCOBIBby5gef
• Draft Primer 2.0: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6WYMdhVssArAAqCUdtKQ3d
• Rumors/NTMLE intro: (THIS EPISODE)

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Topics include:

• Brett Siegel’s reporting on Warriors interest in Sexton and Simons
• Why the Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level math may not work
• Bobby Marks contract benchmarks for Steph, Draymond, Harden, LeBron and more
• Yossi Gozlan cap-sheet implications
• Warriors Draft Primer 2.0 fallout
• Yaxel Lendeborg, Burries, Karim Lopez, Cameron Carr and Steinbach discussion
• Giannis likely staying in the East
• Kawhi Leonard trade scenarios
• De’Anthony Melton market value
• Podziemski commencement speech
• Mike Brown influence on the Knicks offense
• Warriors Discord behind-the-scenes workflow
• Why social media negativity affects NBA discourse

This episode continues the ongoing offseason “peeling the onion” process as the Warriors evaluate roster construction, free agency, Draft strategy and cap flexibility around Stephen Curry’s final championship window.

#GoldenStateWarriors #Warriors #StephenCurry #NBADraft #NBAFreeAgency #DubNation

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Rich is joined again by longtime NBA Draft expert Eric Guilleminault of NBADraft.net for Warriors Draft Primer 2.0 — this time focused directly on who Golden State could actually take with the 11th pick.

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• Love Your Dubs Again (A Reminder)
• https://open.spotify.com/episode/6m3wbx472KcCOBIBby5gef
• Draft Primer 2.0: THIS VIDEO

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After the Draft Lottery locked the Warriors into #11, Eric breaks down the names most likely to be in play, including Brayden Burries, Yaxel Lendeborg, Karim Lopez, Labaron Philon, Nate Ament, Mikel Brown Jr., Aday Mara, Dailyn Swain, Allen Graves, Jayden Quaintance, Bennett Stirtz and more.

This episode covers:

• Why early mock drafts are not really based on firm Warriors intel yet
• How NBA Draft “intel” works behind the scenes
• What teams learn at the G League Combine and NBA Combine
• Why character, maturity, medicals and interviews matter
• Brayden Burries’ measurements, defense, combo-guard fit and Jalen Suggs comp
• Why Nate Ament may have major upside but require patience
• The guard question: why the Warriors may still need downhill creation
• Why Mikel Brown Jr. and Labaron Philon are intriguing but different fits
• Why Yaxel Lendeborg may be the most ready-made player for Steph Curry
• Karim Lopez’s age, size, international experience and shooting swing skill
• Why Aday Mara and Steinbach may be tricky fits if Kristaps Porzingis stays
• Trade-down possibilities and why OKC could be a factor
• Why pick #54 is probably a four-year role-player type
• How Melton vs Porzingis could signal the Warriors’ draft direction

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro: Warriors get the 11th pick

(02:54) Why early mocks are not real intel yet

(03:19) How NBA Draft intel works

(06:03) Character, maturity and franchise trust

(09:06) Brayden Burries: measurements, defense and combo-guard fit

(12:37) Top seven tier, Nate Ament and wing upside

(16:10) Mikel Brown Jr., Cameron Carr and the guard-size question

(18:07) Why the Warriors may need a downhill guard

(20:33) Aday Mara and big-man fit concerns

(23:53) Yaxel Lendeborg: age, toughness, readiness and Warriors fit

(28:40) Karim Lopez: size, age, shooting and upside

(31:33) Labaron Philon: speed, downhill creation and Kerr fit

(33:40) Dailyn Swain and trade-down scenarios

(36:16) Allen Graves, Jayden Quaintance and Bennett Stirtz

(39:08) Pick #54 expectations

(40:46) Eric’s early lean: Burries or Yaxel depending on free agency

Bottom line: if the Warriors stay at #11, this may come down to ready-now fit vs upside vs roster signaling — and Eric gives Dub Nation a much clearer board to watch as Draft Night approaches.

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Rich and Dean Chambers reset the vibe after the Warriors’ Draft Lottery Watch Party — with a conversation about loving the game, rooting for your team, and finding hope even when the roster situation is complicated.

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This episode starts with the latest Warriors context from the Let’s Go Warriors Discord: Giannis rumors, Jaylen Brown speculation, Anthony Davis trade chatter, Kristaps Porzingis’ uncertain market, De’Anthony Melton possibilities, and the 11th pick in the NBA Draft.

Then Rich and Dean get into the heart of what Let’s Go Warriors is really about: not blind optimism, not being “company men,” but choosing a deeper basketball perspective over outrage, doomscrolling, and throwing your own team under the bus.

Topics include:

• Why Dean is still excited about the Warriors’ roster
• The case for keeping perspective around Steph Curry’s timeline
• Steve Kerr’s value in the playoffs vs regular-season frustrations
• Why the 11th pick can bring real energy to the team
• Kristaps Porzingis, Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody and roster constraints
• Why changing the roster is harder than fans think
• OKC, Sam Presti, dynasties, the second apron and how hard winning really is
• Steph’s loyalty and the rare chance for a Bay Area legend to retire a Warrior
• Why Let’s Go Warriors is about loving basketball from the human side
• The Discord’s role as a calmer, more organized alternative to Warriors Twitter

Bottom line: the Warriors have real problems to solve, but they also have Steph Curry, the 11th pick, Steve Kerr, Draymond, KP, Jimmy, and a path back to joy if Dub Nation chooses to root for the team like a team.

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