Monte Poole and Kerith Burke look ahead to the Warriors opening round matchup with the NBA Playoffs quickly approaching. Golden Slate are slated to face the Kings in the opening round. The two hosts preview why they're excited for the I-80 showdown and discuss how each team could be vulnerable in the series.

(0:52) How much does the Warriors road record matter in the playoffs?

(7:31) The excitement around a Warriors-Kings playoff series

(9:45) How Wiggins will factor into the opening round playoff matchup

(18:49) Will Poole's improved play down the stretch carry over to the NBA Playoffs?

(22:13) What to make of Thompson's 300 three-pointers on the season

(26:39) Could the Warriors be vulnerable against the Kings?

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Looking ahead to the historic Warriors-Kings playoff matchup

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Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson examine the Warriors' past success in the second round of the NBA draft, why their history could pay dividends this year and what the team should address with its No. 52 overall pick. Plus, Monte and Dalton look at the differences between Mark Jackson and Steve Kerr and the recent announcement from the Golden State Valkyries.

(1:18) Warriors only have second-round selection in 2024 NBA Draft

(6:40) Notable second-round All-Star players

(16:08) Traits Warriors should target in the draft

(21:42) How did Kerr’s hiring change the Warriors’ trajectory?

(28:20) What can the Warriors learn from the playoffs?

(34:49) Valkyries announced as Golden State WNBA team name










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Looking back at Warriors' second-round draft success; Examining biggest draft needs

Monte Poole is joined by former Warriors champion Mo Speights to discuss his arrival to Golden State, why he knew Steph Curry and the Dubs would have sustained success and the importance Klay Thompson still has on the roster.

(1:18) Speights shares his memories of joining the Warriors

(6:40) Speights discusses the evolution of his game

(16:08) Speights on why Steph "deserves" his success

(21:42) Speights reveals the importance of Klay’s return

(28:20) What does the Warriors' future hold?

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Mo Speights on Draymond’s ‘edge,’ Steph’s ‘top-notch’ work ethic and his confidence in another Warriors title run

Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson break down if the Warriors would be interested in trading for Kevin Durant after the Suns’ early playoff exit, what the potential trade package would look like and the obstacles in the way of a reunion. Plus, what are the chances LeBron James makes his way to the Warriors this offseason?

(1:18) What does Durant’s future hold?

(9:40) Building a trade package for Durant

(17:08) Obstacles in the way of a potential KD trade

(24:42) Should the Warriors go all in for Steph?

(30:20) Does LeBron fit with the Warriors?

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Can Warriors actually land Kevin Durant or LeBron James?

Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson break down which Warriors are mostly likely to return next season, how Trayce Jackson-Davis can make a bigger impact moving forward and what it would take for Golden State to trade Jonathan Kuminga.

(1:18) Steph wins Clutch Player of the Year 

(9:40) How will Steph’s minutes change next year?

(17:08) What to make of the NBA’s youth movement

(24:42) Should Podziemski make First Team All-Rookie?

(30:20) Breaking down the Warriors’ defensive ratings

(39:30) Will CP3 be back next season?

(47:49) What does Looney’s future hold?

(55:20) Should Klay be a sixth man moving forward?

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Projecting which Warriors will return next season

Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson discuss the Warriors' offseason to-do list, including how the team can get younger and more athletic, deciding what the future holds for Klay Thompson and Chris Paul, and how Jonathan Kuminga and Trayce Jackson-Davis can elevate their game.

(1:18) Lessons Warriors can learn from the playoffs

(6:40) What is Klay’s NBA future?

(17:08) Could Moody start for the Warriors next season?

(24:42) How valuable is Wiggins as a trade asset?

(31:20) Is TJD the center of the future?

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Looking ahead to the historic Warriors-Kings playoff matchup

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