Dubs Talk: A Golden State Warriors Podcast

The Golden State Warriors win two straight, but Draymond Green's absence in those two games is the headline. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole dive into Green and Steve Kerr's verbal altercation that led to Draymond going to the locker room early before the Warriors eventually beat the Orlando Magic 120-97.(02:30) - Warriors win two straight, but Steve Kerr and Draymond Green's verbal altercation was the headline(06:00) - Steve Kerr has had to make tough decisions having veterans move to the bench instead of starting, and the Warriors bench seems to be finding something(09:00) - Draymond and Jimmy Butler's minutes seem to be more and more staggered(12:00) - Who starts for the Warriors is not as important as who closes(16:30) - Reacting to Kerr and Draymond on the incident(33:30) - Mike Dunleavy believes Warriors have what it takes to make a deep run in their locker room without making any major trades(37:30) - Kerr is finding consistency in his rotations(39:00) - Jonathan Kuminga is out of sight, out of mind. Where is Buddy Hield right now?(46:00) - Klay Thompson returns to the Bay on Christmas Day Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe Lacob responds to a Warriors fan's email about frustrations over Golden State's season that puts a spotlight on coach Steve Kerr. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole dive into what is going on with the Warriors this season, where the growing frustration in Golden State is coming from and how best to remedy some of these issues. Then, the duo answers some fan mailbag question on the up-and-down Golden State Warriors season.(02:00) - Email gate: Joe Lacob's response to a Warriors fan creates waves(05:00) - Steve Kerr can't be happy with Joe Lacob's email going public(07:30) - What stood out the most from Joe Lacob's email?(09:00) - Steve Kerr announces Jonathan Kuminga will be back in Warriors' rotation vs. Suns(12:30) - Warriors' issues are less rotational, more personnel-related(14:30) - Are Warriors actually better with Jimmy Butler? Do Jimmy and Draymond Green fit together offensively?(18:00) - Should Draymond Green move to the bench to allow Jimmy Butler to get rolling?(22:30) - Bonta and Monte answer mailbag questions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.