Dubs Talk: A Golden State Warriors Podcast

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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Mike Dunleavy joins Bonta Hill and Monte Poole on "Dubs Talk" to discuss the Warriors' 2026 NBA Draft. Golden State's general manager breaks down Yaxel Lendeborg and Lajae Jones, and how he sees them fitting into the current roster.

(06:45) - Dunleavy joins "Dubs Talk" to discuss the draft and upcoming season

(07:15) - Dunleavy details when Lendebord, Jones first appeared on Warriors' radar

(08:15) - Dunleavy made sure the Warriors didn't overthink the Lendeborg

(09:45) - Dunleavy on who Lajae Jones is comparable to

(11:30) - Dunleavy on filling holes on Warriors' roster this offseason

(13:30) - Dunleavy on what he expects from Butler when he returns

(14:45) - Dunleavy addresses balancing age and talent on 2026-27 roster

(17:00) - Dunleavy outlines the key to finding second-round draft picks who can contribute

(18:00) - Dunleavy reveals how involved Kerr was in draft process

(19:30) - Dunleavy explains viral draft-room interaction with Lacob

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The Golden State Warriors selected Yaxel Lendeborg with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday night. The 23-year-old is a versatile, ready-to-play prospect despite his older age. On "Dubs Talk," Dalton Johnson and Monte Poole break down Golden State's first-round pick.

(02:00) - Warriors select Yaxel Lendeborg with No. 11 overall pick

(04:30) - How Lendeborg checks a lot of boxes for Warriors

(07:00) - Grading Golden State's Lendeborg pick

(08:30) - Why Warriors didn't overthink Lendeborg pick

(11:00) - Analyzing Lendeborg's biggest drawback

(17:30) - Were there any draft surprises before Warriors picked?

(18:30) - Morez Johnson Jr., Brayden Burries could have made Warriors pick interesting

(19:30) - Joe Lacob, Mike Dunleavy share spirited exchange on camera in war room

(25:30) - Lendeborg has real size, but his game is more than just that

(28:00) - Lendeborg's nickname is "Dominican LeBron James"

(32:00) - What should expectation be for Warriors in second round?

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Mike Dunleavy stated the Warriors "need everything" now that the offseason is finally here. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill, Dalton Johnson and Monte Poole break down Golden State's different possibilities as the team's No. 11 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft quickly approaches.

 

(02:30) - Mike Dunleavy states Warriors "need everything"

(04:00) - How much did the NBA playoffs impact Dunleavy's comments?

(05:30) - Knicks had two best wings in Finals and walked away with title

(08:00) - Should Warriors move back in draft or stand pat at No. 11?

(12:30) - Is Cameron Carr a project pick, or is he NBA ready?

(14:40) - Could Golden State go big game hunting?

(19:00) - Draymond Green's player option dictates Warriors' offseason

(22:00) - Will Warriors make offseason trade?

(23:30) - What is the read on Kristaps Porziņģis?

(25:30) - Warriors like De'Anthony Melton at right price

(28:30) - As it stands, Warriors' books will be clear next offseason

(31:30) - How would Dub Nation feel if Warriors draft another guard like Brayden Burries?

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