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Warriors Plus Minus: A show about the Golden State Warriors

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Golden State Warriors
Steph Curry
NBA
Jonathan Kuminga
Draymond Green
Jimmy Butler
NBA Playoffs
Houston Rockets
Steve Kerr
Stephen Curry
Minnesota Timberwolves
Klay Thompson
Andrew Wiggins
NBA Draft
Valkyries
Oklahoma City Thunder
Sacramento Kings
Chris Paul
Kristaps Porzingis
Los Angeles Lakers

Warriors Plus Minus is the definitive weekly podcast on the Golden State Warriors, hosted by Tim Kawakami, Marcus Thompson, and Nick Friedell.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes583Founded10 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Marcus, Tim and Nick Friedell discuss Stephen Curry's 44-point night and Yaxel Lendeborg's continued big run in the Warriors' victory in Minneapolis. What have the Warriors figured out and can it last?

Yaxel Lendeborg, this year's No. 13 pick by the Warriors, face off against Jonathan Kuminga, the No. 7 pick from 2021. According to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, who joins the show, they will likely match up. The former Warriors future star agains... more

Golden State center Kiah Stokes clamped Angel Reese again, stifling the Atlanta Dream offense and putting the Valkyries up 3-2 in the WNBA Finals. They head to Georgia needing one win to make history. Marcus Thompson and Zena Keita break down how Sto... more

The Warriors lost another one. This time, without Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Brandin Podziemski. Phoenix torched Golden State, handing the Warriors another loss. But this one was perhaps more encouraging. The young players shined. The role pla... more

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Recent Guests

Zena Keita
TV host of the Valkyries
Episode: [Valkyries Wednesday] Can the Valkyries Find Any Answers?
Mike Dunleavy
General manager of the Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors
Episode: A Conversation with Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy | From 'The TK Show'
Nick Friedell
Sports journalist contributing to the episode
ESPN/Warriors Plus Minus
Episode: Porzingis Out & Other Media Day News
Tiffany Hayes
Professional basketball player, Tip Hayes
Valkyries (WNBA)
Episode: [Valkyries Wednesday] The Tiffany "Tip" Hayes Interview
Christian Clark
Dallas Mavericks beat writer for The Athletic
The Athletic / Dallas Mavericks beat
Episode: Did the Warriors Find Any Gems?
Seerat Sohi
Special guest who informs about news developments and provides analysis
Episode: [Valkyries Wednesday] Valkyries Send a Message to Minny
Joseph Dycus
Warriors beat writer for the Mercury News
Mercury News
Episode: Would Stephen Curry Ever Leave Golden State?
Annie Costabile
Reporter, writer for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: [Valkyries Wednesday] Should the Valkyries Make a Trade?
Jordan Robinson
Co-author of Court Queens and podcast co-host on Girls Tripp on the Road Tripper podcast
Author and speaker
Episode: [Valkyries Wednesday] Are the Valks the WNBA's Best Team?

Hosts

Marcus Thompson
Beats/wocus author and co-host with a primary focus on Warriors coverage and broader basketball analysis.
Tim Kawakami
Host focusing on Warriors Plus Minus and broader Warriors coverage with long-time beat writer perspective.
Nick Friedell
Co-host/guest with ESPN background, adds external media perspective to Warriors discussions.
Zena Keita
Studio host and hoop analyst providing insider perspective and tactical analysis.
Annie Costabile
Reporter and analyst with front-office and reporting perspective.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Nick is unbearable .

    This guy sounds like a grouch. And always negative

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    bdave2k
    United States15 days ago
  • A lot of whining

    The constant complaining is very annoying. Even in down years, there are players/development/growth to look forward to. Lackluster seasons aren’t fun but they happen for all teams and there are always silver linings. There are ways to acknowledge the difficulties of a season & no one needs to be constantly upbeat. But endless whining & negativity about the players is not entertaining or listenable

    If I want to hear mean & catty comments about the team, there is plenty online.

    This podcast sarc... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Rusty-Shackleford30
    United States15 days ago
  • Was one time the best of the best individual team shows

    Losing Anthony Slater was a big loss for this pod, his insider information and analysis of the team was perfect with Tim and Marcus’s stronger views. But the addition of Nick Friedell on the show is worse than the Slater loss. He doesn’t seem to have any grasp on both the team and the fanbase. He’s completely out of touch with the fanbase where he doesn’t understand some of the criticisms that the fanbase has about the team and instead just gaslights them. It’s one thing to critique the team/fan... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Kvnlol
    United States4 months ago
  • Draft

    Y’all missing on Yaxel. Better look at his game film. Dude can play. Shoot. Defend. Rebound.

    Coach Green going to push him along.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Polowonder
    United States4 months ago
  • Valkyries Wednesdays podcasts are EXCELLENT!!

    Marcus Thompson is the perfect host for the weekly discussions of the Valkyries games and the interviews of their players. Very knowledgeable and entertaining!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fairness Counts
    United States5 months ago

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Feedback often calls out desire for balanced critique and more aggressive probing when discussing team performance.
Listeners appreciate insider analysis and strong host chemistry when MT is present.
Fans crave Marcus Thompson's insights and dislike drift when he's absent.
Guests like Seerat Sohi and Jordan Robinson elevate conversations with depth and context.

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A Conversation with Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy | From 'The TK Show'
Q: Does Porzingis' absence alter the way you're looking at your roster right now?
Dunleavy says the absence puts the team in a difficult position, especially at center. The Warriors will rely more on Draymond Green, Al Horford and younger players, but roster and salary-cap constraints limit their options.
A Conversation with Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy | From 'The TK Show'
Q: Do you still feel very confident about this roster going into the season?
Dunleavy believes in the roster, provided the team stays healthy and improves its ball security. He says fewer turnovers would help both the offense and defense.
[Valkyries Wednesday] Can the Valkyries Find Any Answers?
Q: I don't know, Zena, what do you do? If you're Natalie Nkase, what's the change you make?
Keita says the Valkyries need to return to their identity, improve ball control and value possessions, while resisting Atlanta's pressure and setting the pace themselves.
[Valkyries Wednesday] Can the Valkyries Find Any Answers?
Q: What are your initial thoughts there? 2-1 after losing by 26?
Keita says the loss raises serious concerns about Golden State's postseason, particularly its inability to generate offense when its defense is not controlling the game.
[Valkyries Wednesday] Valkyries Remain Hot with Guest Kaitlyn Chen
Q: Now, you're like, last night, you were the leading scorer and that's become a theme for you. What has this journey been like for you getting to this point?
It's been a lot of fun with ups and downs, but the growth has been clear; being able to contribute consistently and see the team respond when I'm aggressive has been really rewarding.

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The show centers on the Golden State Warriors, their roster moves, cap space, coaching dynamics, and season-long strategy, with frequent debates about contracts, extensions, and potential upgrades. Episodes combine roundtable analysis, guest insights from beat writers and players, and behind-the-scenes context on development, load management, and playoff positioning, often pairing tactical breakdowns with broader NBA and team-building conversations. A notable trait is the blend of insider reporting with candid, sometimes humorous banter among seasoned basketball writers, plus occasional crossovers into related teams and leagues that broaden the scope for listeners who want both on-court analysis and business-side decisions in a single feed.... more

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3. Nick Friedell
4. Tiffany Hayes
5. Christian Clark
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7. Joseph Dycus
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