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Warriors Plus Minus: A show about the Golden State Warriors

Warriors Plus Minus: A show about the Golden State Warriors

Audacy 545 Episodes Aug 19, 2026

Warriors Plus Minus is the definitive weekly podcast on the Golden State Warriors, hosted by Tim Kawakami, Marcus Thompson, and Nick Friedell. The show provides in-depth analysis, insider news, and engaging discussions about the team. It is produced by Audacy, a major US broadcasting company.

Episodes

[Valkyries Wednesday] Can the Valkyries Get the No.1 Seed?
[Valkyries Wednesday] Can the Valkyries Get the No.1 Seed? Aug 19, 2026 2010 Wednesday night's showdown with Minnesota, the first of two over the final 10 games, will have a significant impact on the standings. The Athletic's Marcus Thompson and Zena Keita, broadcast host of the Valkyries for KPIX, break down the stakes the top two teams facing off. A win would put Golden State in good shape to get the No. 1 seed. Whatever happens, the surging Tiffany Hayes is expected to
Would Stephen Curry Ever Leave Golden State?
Would Stephen Curry Ever Leave Golden State? Aug 14, 2026 3342 Marcus Thompson dives into the talk about the possibilities of Stephen Curry asking out and what we can learn from GM Mike Dunleavy's comments. Joseph Dycus, Warriors beat writer for the Mercury News, joins the show to discuss the Warriors' schedule and what is in store. Lots of significance in the schedule based on their context.
[Valkyries Wednesday] Should the Valks Have Gotten Kelsey Plum?
[Valkyries Wednesday] Should the Valks Have Gotten Kelsey Plum? Aug 12, 2026 2011 After a couple weeks hiatus, Valkyries Wednesday is back with a new co-host and lots to talk about. Zena Keita — whose analysis anchors the pregame, halftime and postgame shows for Valkyries games on CBS — joins Marcus Thompson to discuss Golden State, which sits No. 2 in the WNBA at 23-9. This episode discusses why the franchise chose not to trade for Kelsey Plum, coach Natalie Nakase's load mana
RIP Don Nelson -- Memories of Covering a Genius
RIP Don Nelson -- Memories of Covering a Genius Aug 11, 2026 3110 Marcus and Tim look back on Don Nelson's historic two tenures with the Warriors -- from Run TMC to "We Believe" to starting the Stephen Curry era.
The LeBron Fallout & Steph's Future
The LeBron Fallout & Steph's Future Jul 27, 2026 3628 Marcus, Tim and Nick Friedell discuss where the Warriors go after losing out on the LeBron James sweepstakes and how Stephen Curry reacted to it. Is championship contention no longer possible?
[Valkyries Wednesday] Should the Valkyries Make a Trade?
[Valkyries Wednesday] Should the Valkyries Make a Trade? Jul 22, 2026 3459 The Valkyries head into the break with their nine-game winning streak snapped. But did they show enough to think they can really win a championship? Have they won enough for Valkyries GM Ohemaa Nyanin to say "I told you so"? Marcus Thompson of The Athletic and Nathan Canilao, Valkyries beat writer for the Mercury News, discuss the state of Golden State heading into the break. The Athletic's nation
[Valkyries Wednesday] Are the Valks the WNBA's Best Team?
[Valkyries Wednesday] Are the Valks the WNBA's Best Team? Jul 15, 2026 2615 Heading into the showdown with Indiana, the fifth and final game on Golden State's road trip, the Valkyries find themselves battling for first place in the league. Jordan Robinson, author of Court Queens and co-host of the Girls Tripp podcast on Road Trippin' joins Marcus Thompson and Nathan Canilao to discuss the surging Valkyries and the match against Caitlin Clark's Fever. 
Yaxel, L.J. Cryer Shine at Summer League
Yaxel, L.J. Cryer Shine at Summer League Jul 14, 2026 2676 Danny Emerman of the S.F. Standard joins the show to discuss the Warriors storylines from the Las Vegas Summer League. After two games, it's all Yaxel Lendeborg's world. But L.J. Cryer also looks ready for a larger role. But he's found himself in competition with a surprising guard. Plus, we discuss, of course, the hiring of Frank Vogel as an assistant and the possibilities of LeBron James.
[Valkyries Wednesday] Valkyries Remain Hot with Guest Kaitlyn Chen
[Valkyries Wednesday] Valkyries Remain Hot with Guest Kaitlyn Chen Jul 8, 2026 2176 The five-game road trip is off to a 2-0 start after beating Atlanta a third time and suffocating the Washington Mystics. The Valkyries sit a half game out of the best record in the league with two sub-.500 teams coming up. Back-up guard Kaitlyn Chen joins the show to discuss Golden State's streak and her inspiring journey. Marcus Thompson and Nathan Canilao even get Chen to discuss one of her new
Is LeBron Holding Up Everything?
Is LeBron Holding Up Everything? Jul 7, 2026 2873 Marcus, Tim and Nick Friedell discuss the Warriors' options while they wait for LeBron James' decision -- are they losing out on quality players? Also, Yaxel Lendeborg impresses in summer league.
[Valkyries Wednesday] Surging Valkyries
[Valkyries Wednesday] Surging Valkyries Jul 1, 2026 2760 Coming off a huge three-game homestand in which they beat two of the best teams in the league, Golden State is sitting pretty in the standings. With Nathan Canilao, the Mercury News' Valkyries beat writer, and The Athletic's Marcus Thompson, we've got Zena Keita — studio host for Valkyries on KPIX and for the WNBA on ION — to talk about how the Valkyries changed the trajectory of their season. The
It Might Be LeBron Time
It Might Be LeBron Time Jun 30, 2026 2915 Tim and Nick Friedell discuss LeBron James' decision to leave the Lakers and why the Warriors could be his likeliest destination. Also, why the Anthony Davis speculation always seemed a bit off.

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