Dubs Talk: A Golden State Warriors Podcast

NBA free agency rolls on as the Golden State Warriors continue to wait on LeBron James. On "Dubs Talk," Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson assess the Warriors offseason options to revamp the roster with or without LeBron. Then, the duo discusses their takeaways from the California Classic, and who could use Summer League to earn regular-season minutes and maybe make an impact.

(02:00) - If Warriors lose Quinten Post to Grizzlies, who replaces him as backup center?

(06:00) - NBA free agency rolls on as Warriors continue to wait on LeBron's decision. But are they still in the mix?

(07:30) - Debating if Cavaliers or the Warriors are a better fit for LeBron

(12:00) - Has the front office done all it can to maximize the tail end of Steph Curry's career?

(18:00) - Identifying fallback options if the Warriors don't land LeBron

(19:30) - How many draft picks should the Warriors put on the table for any potential trades?

(22:00) - Summer League is a small sample size, but Yaxel Lendeborg looks good early

(27:30) - Projecting Lendeborg's potential after strong California Classic

(29:30) - Warriors will miss Pat Spencer. Is the next Pat Spencer on the roster?

(34:00) - Lajae Jones is still feeling his way through Summer League after a shaky California Classic showing

(36:00) - Will Richard is looking to make a jump in his sophomore season

(37:30) - Graham Ike and Lachlan Olbrich bring different skillsets, but could push for roster spot

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The Golden State Warriors remain one of the leading contenders for LeBron James, but the Cleveland Cavaliers are viewed as a major threat. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill, Monte Poole, and Dalton Johnson break down all the options on the table for the Warriors, from remaining free-agent targets to possible trades that still could be out there.

 

02:30 Are the Golden State Warriors still favorites for LeBron James?

04:15 What does LeBron want most?

04:45 Would LeBron make the Warriors contenders?

05:45 Cleveland Cavaliers' championship case

09:00 Steph Curry's recruiting advantage

10:00 The case for the Cavaliers

11:00 The case for the Warriors

15:45 The case for Miami

21:00 The case for Philadelphia

25:45 Bob Myers and Philly connections

27:00 Best available NBA Free Agents by position

32:15 The need for a microwave scorer

39:15 Why Matisse Thybulle fits

44:00 Rui Hachimura discussion

47:00 Warriors center depth

49:30 Charles Bassey as a backup center

51:30 Trey Murphy trade price tag? 

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The Golden State Warriors still are in the mix to land LeBron James in free agency. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill, Monte Poole, and Dalton Johnson break down the latest Warriors news, the return of De'Anthony Melton and Kristaps Porziņģis, and what their contracts mean.

 

(02:30) - The Warriors still are in the mix to land LeBron in free agency

(05:00) - Have the Denver Nuggets thrown their hat into the LeBron sweepstakes?

(07:30) - What is LeBron looking for in free agency?

(12:30) - How will the narratives surrounding the teams impact LeBron's decision and his potential 'Last Dance' season?

(16:30) - Melton is returning to Golden State. Are the Warriors bringing back the same old core with or without LeBron?

(19:00) - Can a healthy Melton make a big impact next season?

(22:0) - Do the Warriors have moveable contracts to make an impact move?

(23:30) - Who are some realistic free agents the Warriors could land?

(25:30) - Is Porziņģis' contract an underrated asset for the Warriors?

(30:00) - If LeBron comes to Golden State, where does that leave Jimmy Butler?

(36:00) - The Los Angeles Lakers added a lot of rumored Warriors targets in free agency

(38:00) - LA has been wheeling and dealing, what to make of the Clippers' and Lakers' moves?

(45:30) - The Cleveland Cavaliers now are the favorites to land LeBron, what should Warriors do if they don't land him?

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LeBron James has informed the Los Angeles Lakers he will continue his career elsewhere, putting the Golden State Warriors firmly in the mix to land the superstar. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill, Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson break down the latest Warriors news, including the LeBron rumors and more as the NBA free agency negotiating window officially is underway.

 

(02:15) - LeBron James announced he is leaving the Lakers this offseason

(04:45) - LeBron is in no rush and is looking for his best landing spot for next season. Who are the frontrunners to land him?

(08:00) - Would Warriors be playing "competitive and meaningful basketball" if LeBron comes to Golden State?

(10:45) - How would you assemble the rest of the team around LeBron, Steph Curry and potentially Draymond Green?

(13:45) - How would Warriors add spacing with a potential of LeBron and Draymond Green sharing the court?

(23:45) - How can Warriors pivot if LeBron decides to go elsewhere?

(27:00) - Would Warriors fans be disappointed if LeBron does not come to Golden State?

(28:15) - Historical comparisons for a LeBron/Steph pairing

(32:15) - Will the Paris 2024 Olympics play a factor in LeBron's free agency decision?

(34:30) - How would LeBron and Steph teaming up impact their legacies?

(39:00) - Reported free agency news: Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Miami Heat, Kawhi Leonard gets traded to the Toronto Raptors and more

(48:30) - Where do things stand with Draymond after opting out?

(53:15) - Will the Warriors bring back fan favorite Gary Payton II?

(54:30) - What is the market for De'Anthony Melton after he opted out?

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After Draymond Green opted out of his player option to give the Golden State Warriors flexibility to pursue LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Bonta Hill, Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson react to the news and break down where the Warriors sit on the eve of NBA free agency. Then, 2026 draft picks Yaxel Lendeborg and Lajae Jones joins the show for exclusive interviews.

(02:30) - Draymond Green opts out of his player option

(05:30) - How much is Klutch Sports involved in these LeBron James and Anthony Davis reports?

(08:00) - Would LeBron go to Golden State for $15 million?

(09:00) - Are the Warriors a better fit for LeBron than the Lakers?

(13:00) - What are the realistic goals if LeBron and AD end up in Golden State?

(18:00) - What is Joe Lacob's involvement in the pursuit of LeBron and AD?

(24:00) - What does Draymond do if Warriors don't land LeBron and AD?

(26:30) - Are there more shocking NBA offseason moves to come?

(29:30) - How much pressure is on the Warriors to make a splash this offseason?

(31:30) - What does Jimmy Butler think about all these rumors?

(36:30) - Yaxel Lendeborg joins the show

(50:30) - Lajae Jones joins the show

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