Monte Poole and Kerith Burke break down how Draymond Green has shifted the Warriors’ defensive resurgence, why their newfound intensity is key to their long-term success and what Jonathan Kuminga’s return means for possible rotations. Plus, Monte and Kerith discuss Golden State’s evolving offense and why it needs to be more than just Steph Curry and Klay Thompson.

(1:18) How the Warriors’ offense has evolved over the years

(7:40) Kuminga set to return vs. Rockets

(14:48) Draymond rounding into playoff form

(19:42) Can the Warriors climb the West rankings?

(24:20) Possible rotations moving forward

(29:30) Are the Warriors championship contenders?




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Why the Warriors’ defense is key to their postseason success

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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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Warriors’ offseason to-do list

Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson discuss what Klay Thompson’s future looks like and why it might not be with the Warriors, the chances Andrew Wiggins will be involved in trade discussions and how Steve Kerr can improve as a coach next season.

(1:18) What does Klay’s future look like?

(7:40) Do the Warriors want Klay back?

(17:08) Will Wiggins be traded this offseason?

(25:42) Kerr critical of his coaching this season

(32:20) Should there be changes on the staff?

(32:30) Grading Dunleavy’s first year as GM

(45:49) How did Draymond affect the season’s outcome?

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Analyzing Klay’s Warriors future, Wiggins’ trade possibilities and what comes next

Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson break down the Warriors’ season-ending loss to the Kings, what the future will look like for Klay Thompson and how Golden State moves forward into an offseason full of questions.

(1:18) Warriors’ season ends with loss to Kings 

(7:40) What changes do the Warriors need to make? 

(15:08) Was the CP3 experiment a failure? 

(20:42) Do the Warriors need to change their offense?  

(27:20) What does this loss tell the Warriors?  

(32:30) Grading the Warriors’ season  




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Why the Warriors’ defense is key to their postseason success

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