Warriors Plus Minus: A show about the Golden State Warriors

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  [Valkyries Wednesday] The Tiffany "Tip" Hayes Interview 11.09.2026 23min

  The veteran guard will have you running through a wall as she discusses her belief in the Valkyries. She talks with Marcus Thompson and Zena Keita about the playoff push, the fountain of youth she enjoys, the chemistry they employ and the haters who criticize how the Valkyries play. This is one GSV fans will love.
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  Curry Extension by Media Day? 09.09.2026 42min

  Marcus and Tim discuss the odds of Stephen Curry signing a contract extension with the Warriors by Media Day on Sept. 28 and also draw up options for possible trade targets down the road.
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  Did the Warriors Find Any Gems? 28.08.2026 23min

  Golden State, finally, added some new players. Forward Georges Niang, guard Brandon Williams and wing Dalen Terry. These are by no means game-changing moves. But there seems to be some potential for a pleasant surprise. And the Warriors, with injuries and age being an issue, need bodies as much as they need skills. Marcus Thompson, with a brief segment with Dallas Mavericks beat writer Christian Clark, discuss the new moves and how they might fit. 
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  [Valkyries Wednesday] Valkyries Send a Message to Minny 26.08.2026 40min

  Finally, Golden State got the better of the Lynx. The Valkyries did it in Minnesota, shut down Olivia Miles in the process, and made coach Cheryl Reeve wave the white flag with more than three minutes left. It clearly meant something to Golden State, which had been 0-9 all-time against Minnesota. But did it mean anything to Minnesota? Marcus Thompson and Zena Keita discuss that and playoff matchups with Seerat Sohi, host of The Ringer's WNBA Show.
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  [Valkyries Wednesday] Can the Valkyries Get the No.1 Seed? 19.08.2026 33min

  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 be critical.
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  Would Stephen Curry Ever Leave Golden State? 14.08.2026 55min

  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.
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  [Valkyries Wednesday] Should the Valks Have Gotten Kelsey Plum? 12.08.2026 33min

  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 management plan, and more.   
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  RIP Don Nelson -- Memories of Covering a Genius 11.08.2026 51min

  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.
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  The LeBron Fallout & Steph's Future 27.07.2026 1t

  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?
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  [Valkyries Wednesday] Should the Valkyries Make a Trade? 22.07.2026 57min

  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 national WNBA reporter Annie Costabile joins the show to discuss the league's title contenders, the WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago, and the coming trade deadline. 
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  [Valkyries Wednesday] Are the Valks the WNBA's Best Team? 15.07.2026 43min

  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. 
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  Yaxel, L.J. Cryer Shine at Summer League 14.07.2026 44min

  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.
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  [Valkyries Wednesday] Valkyries Remain Hot with Guest Kaitlyn Chen 08.07.2026 36min

  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 passions.
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  Is LeBron Holding Up Everything? 07.07.2026 47min

  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.
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  [Valkyries Wednesday] Surging Valkyries 01.07.2026 46min

  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 defense looked so impressive — against two great offenses in Atlanta and New York — that it requires readjusting the ceiling. Statements were made.
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  It Might Be LeBron Time 30.06.2026 48min

  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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  Did the Warriors Get What They Needed at No. 11? 24.06.2026 39min

  The Warriors' first-round pick landed exactly who many expected: Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg. He's 24 with great size — which means he's ready to contribute right away. But was he too safe a pick? And now that they have him, what do the Warriors still need? Marcus Thompson, Tim Kawakami and Nick Friedell break down Golden State's pick and situation after Day 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft.
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  [Valkyries Wednesday] Angel Reese, Dream take on Ballhalla 24.06.2026 38min

  The tough stretch for the Valkyries now points toward Atlanta. The Valkyries play two games against Atlanta, one of the best teams in the league, and will have to contend with Angel Reese, who is feasting in the paint. One of biggest names in the WNBA comes to one of the best environments in the league. Marcus Thompson and Mercury News Valkyries beat writer Nathan Canilao bring on ESPN's Kendra Andrews to discuss Reese, this pivotal stretch for Golden State and more.
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  Should the Warriors Trade Up? For Brayden Burries? 22.06.2026 51min

  On the eve of the NBA draft, Marcus Thompson gives his take on what the Warriors should do with their No. 11 pick. But first, a conversation with The Athletic's NBA Draft guru Sam Vecenie. They discuss the players who make the most sense for the Warriors, with Vecenie breaking down the players being linked to the Dubs. They also, among other things, discuss who could potentially fall to Golden State, who might the Warriors target should they trade down and who are the risky picks.
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  [Valkyries Wednesday] Valkyries Set for Daunting Stretch 17.06.2026 45min

  Back to its winning ways, Golden State begins a gauntlet: Wings, Lynx, Aces, back-to-back against Atlanta Dream, then Liberty before a five-game road trip. So Nathan Canilao, the Mercury News beat writer for the Valkyries and Marcus Thompson of The Athletic bring on the SF Standard's Jane Kenny to discuss the rotation, the renion with Kate Martin, the excellence of Gabby Williams and how the Valkyries will handle this stretch of quality opponents.