Dubs Talk: A Golden State Warriors Podcast

Golden State dropped consecutive clutch games over the weekend. Even with Steph Curry's heroic performances, the Warriors came up short. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down why leads keep slipping away from the Warriors late in games and how that has led to mediocrity in Golden State.(02:00) - Warriors drop consecutive clutch-time games to Timberwolves and Trail Blazers over the weekend(07:00) - Warriors' fourth-ranked defensive rating doesn't match the eye test(11:00) - How can Warriors' role players get a rhythm if their rotations keep changing?(17:00) - Joe Lacob won't be happy with Warriors' level of mediocrity(23:00) - Is Steve Kerr getting burnt out coaching this iteration of the Warriors?(26:30) - Warriors' blown leads in the fourth quarter are a problem(32:00) - Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler are starting to not fit together as well as we've seen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Golden State Warriors seem to be building momentum after going 2-1 on their three-game road trip. Pat Spencer has been making a case to solidify his spot as backup point guard, while Jonathan Kuminga received a DNP in the Warriors' 32-point blowout victory against the Chicago Bulls. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down how what we learned from this road trip could carry on the rest of the season.(02:30) - Did Warriors find something on this past road trip?(06:00) - Warriors' role players have struggled with consistency without defined roles(11:00) - De'Anthony Melton return coincides with Golden State's improved defense(14:00) - How will Warriors carry this momentum as they reach full strength?(17:00) - Pat Spencer is up there with the best backup point guards in the league(18:00) - Pat Spencer could be the key to the non-Steph minutes like the Warriors thought Jonathan Kuminga could have been(20:45) - The Warriors' marriage with Jonathan Kuminga seems to be over after his latest DNP(25:00) - How do Jonathan Kuminga and Warriors continue on until January 15th, when JK officially can be traded?(28:00) - Jonathan Kuminga hasn't taken advantage of his slim opportunities(30:30) - Jonathan Kuminga needs a fresh start to see what he can do Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Warriors have won back-to-back games on this road trip with Pat Spencer changing the vibe of this team. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down the Warriors’ win and how Golden State can continue this momentum before diving into the elephant in the room that is Jonathan Kuminga's DNP in Chicago. Then, Jimmy Butler sits down with Monte Poole and Raj Mathai.(02:30) - Pat Spencer changed the vibes with the Warriors on this road trip(04:30) - Steve Kerr is starting to form a new rotation(07:30) - Brandn Podziemski's role is changing as Pat Spencer emerges and De'Anthony Melton gets back to form(10:00) - Steve Kerr is going to play the Warriors who are playing well(14:30) - The elephant in the room is Jonathan Kuminga's DNP(20:30) - Jonathan Kuminga has been a different player since coming back after missing seven games(23:00) - The Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga appear to be headed toward a divorce(30:30) - Jimmy Butler sits down with Monte Poole and Raj Mathai Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole discusses the Warriors' heartbreaking last two games in which their second-half comeback pushes fell just short. The duo breaks down the bright spots that helped give Golden State a chance late, as well as what has not been working for the Warriors. Then they answer some fan mailbag questions before sitting down with 20-year NBA veteran Jamal Crawford.(02:15) - Takeaways after Warriors rally behind Pat Spencer in back-to-back games, but come up short in both(08:15) - Pat Spencer has been showing shades of T. J. McConnell in Indiana(12:00) - Steve Kerr learned his lesson and rode the hot hand(13:30) - Jonathan Kuminga has struggled since coming back from injury and his minutes as well as Brandin Podziemski's could be in jeopardy(19:00) - Jonathan Kuminga can't be traded until January 15th, but that date is rapidly approaching(23:30) - Fan mailbag questions(42:00) - Jamal Crawford joins the show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole sit down with Warriors superstar Steph Curry to discuss the legendary NBA career that made him a Bay Area icon with the likes of Joe Montana and Jerry Rice. Curry also breaks down how Draymond Green and Klay Thompson impacted his career, the state of American basketball and how Sharks phenom Macklin Celebrini can become a Bay sports legend in his own right.(02:00) - Exclusive Steph Curry interview(04:00) - What made the Splash Brothers such complementary backcourt running mates(08:00) - Steph and Klay becoming All-Stars in 2015 marked a new level, but Curry didn't become a star overnight(12:30) - How Steph has navigated highs, lows of Draymond Green(16:30) - Discussing how Steph has established himself as a Bay Area icon next to names like Montana, Rice(22:00) - Who will pick up the torch for American basketball from last summer's Olympic squad?(26:00) - What can fans do to celebrate and educate the game of basketball?(29:00) - What has changed over the last decade in the shoe game?(34:00) - How Macklin Celebrini can join the list of Bay Area icons Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.