Warriors HQ
78 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 60 ratingsThe definitive Golden State Warriors podcast, featuring Bay Area News Group sports columnist Dieter Kurtenbach talking all things Dubs, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and the NBA.
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Is Andrew Wiggins back? 3 Big Things as Warriors beat the Magic
March 28, 2024 03:21 - 11 minutes - 24.8 MBDieter Kurtenbach gives his three big things after the #warriors win over the Magic. Is #andrewwiggins back? Is #stephencurry gassed?
Kuminga explodes and the Warriors blow out the Grizzlies
March 21, 2024 04:51 - 13 minutes - 30.2 MBDieter Kurtenbach breaks down the Warriors' big win over the Grizzlies with Andrew Wiggins and Jonathan Kuminga leading the way.
3 Big Things after a dud loss to the Knicks
March 19, 2024 05:04 - 13 minutes - 19.8 MBDieter Kurtenbach breaks down the Warriors loss to the Knicks and why Golden State can't see itself as more than a bottom-of-the-play-in-tourney team.
A Dubs dud against the Nets. Can Steph get a second scorer for Christmas?
December 24, 2020 21:42 - 46 minutes - 107 MBDieter Kurtenbach and Wes Goldberg break down the Warriors' embarrassing loss to the Nets on opening night, Andrew Wiggins and Kelly Oubre's roles, and what needs to happen for that kind of game to be a one-off moving forward.
A Dubs dud against the Nets. Can Steph get a second scorer for Christmas?
December 24, 2020 21:42 - 46 minutes - 107 MBDieter Kurtenbach and Wes Goldberg break down the Warriors' embarrassing loss to the Nets on opening night, Andrew Wiggins and Kelly Oubre's roles, and what needs to happen for that kind of game to be a one-off moving forward.
Is There Enough Around Steph?
December 16, 2020 20:28 - 40 minutes - 15.9 MBBay Area News Group Warriors writers Dieter Kurtenbach and Wes Goldberg break down Golden State's preseason loss to the Sacramento Kings, preview another game against the Kings, and bemoan the lack of help Stephen Curry is getting on this roster. Can Draymond fix it all?
Is There Enough Around Steph?
December 16, 2020 20:28 - 40 minutes - 15.9 MBBay Area News Group Warriors writers Dieter Kurtenbach and Wes Goldberg break down Golden State's preseason loss to the Sacramento Kings, preview another game against the Kings, and bemoan the lack of help Stephen Curry is getting on this roster. Can Draymond fix it all?
Preseason Preview and 2021 Bold Predictions
December 11, 2020 23:00 - 35 minutes - 28.4 MBDieter Kurtenbach and Wes Goldberg break down what Warriors fans should expect from the upcoming preseason. Plus: Why Dieter thinks that these Warriors are effectively just the 2019-2020 Portland Trail Blazers, and Wes declares that the Warriors will make the biggest trade in history.
The Big Qs facing the Warriors in 2021
December 04, 2020 16:11 - 23 minutes - 18.5 MBBay Area News Group Warriors writers Dieter Kurtenbach and Wes Goldberg prepare you for the start of Golden State's 2021 campaign.
Klay's injured, Wiseman's in » How do the Warriors move ahead?
November 19, 2020 21:16 - 48 minutes - 38.7 MBWes Goldberg and Dieter Kurtenbach break down the terrible Klay Thompson injury news, figure out what No. 2 overall pick James Wiseman will do for the Warriors, and try to find paths ahead for Golden State.
What's the Warriors' best-case draft scenario?
November 13, 2020 19:18 - 32 minutes - 26.2 MBDieter Kurtenbach and Wes Goldberg get weird as they debate the Warriors' best-case scenario for the 2020 NBA Draft.
Giannis to the Warriors? Anthony Edwards breakdown, the hottest bubble takes in Florida
September 10, 2020 22:55 - 47 minutes - 87.3 MBBay Area News Group NBA writers Dieter Kurtenbach and Wes Goldberg break down the Warriors' avenues to land Giannis Antetokounmpo after the Bucks were knocked out of the postseason. Plus: Wes gives us his scouting report on Anthony Edwards, who might fall to No. 2, and the guys discuss the latest happenings in the NBA bubble.
Giannis to the Warriors? Anthony Edwards breakdown, the hottest bubble takes in Florida
September 10, 2020 22:55 - 47 minutes - 87.3 MBBay Area News Group NBA writers Dieter Kurtenbach and Wes Goldberg break down the Warriors' avenues to land Giannis Antetokounmpo after the Bucks were knocked out of the postseason. Plus: Wes gives us his scouting report on Anthony Edwards, who might fall to No. 2, and the guys discuss the latest happenings in the NBA bubble.
Steve Nash is the Brooklyn Steve Kerr, Anthony Edwards at No. 2, and wild Giannis speculation
September 03, 2020 21:16 - 56 minutes - 103 MBThe Mercury News' Dieter Kurtenbach and Wes Goldberg break down why Warriors consultant Steve Nash is the perfect hire for Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets, take a lay of the new draft landscape and how Golden State can maximize their pick, and get lightyears ahead by finding ways to get Giannis to the Warriors
We're Back, Baby!
August 25, 2020 22:55 - 40 minutes - 74.3 MBAfter a one-plus year hiatus, the Warriors HQ Podcast is back and better than ever. In this episode, Bay Area News Group sports columnist Dieter Kurtenbach (remember him?) is joined by not-exactly-new Warriors beat writer Wes Goldberg to discuss the Warriors landing the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and what they should do with it. (Yeah, a lot has happened over the last few months.)
We're Back, Baby!
August 25, 2020 22:55 - 40 minutes - 74.3 MBAfter a one-plus year hiatus, the Warriors HQ Podcast is back and better than ever. In this episode, Bay Area News Group sports columnist Dieter Kurtenbach (remember him?) is joined by not-exactly-new Warriors beat writer Wes Goldberg to discuss the Warriors landing the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and what they should do with it. (Yeah, a lot has happened over the last few months.)
How competitive will the Warriors be next season?
June 14, 2019 16:25 - 29 minutes - 68.1 MBGame 6 was the final game at Oracle Arena in Oakland, an emotional and bittersweet occasion. The Warriors entered Game 6 without Kevin Durant, who tore his Achilles tendon — the worst injury in basketball — on Monday. And then, in the third quarter, they lost Klay Thompson to a knee injury that was later confirmed to be a torn ACL. The Toronto Raptors are worthy champions. Where does the team rate for next season and what can GM Bob Myers do to get the Warriors to the playoffs?
Can the Warriors come back from a 3-game deficit to the Raptors?
June 08, 2019 14:01 - 36 minutes - 83.6 MBCan the Golden State Warriors get it back soon? With the Warriors facing a 3-1 series deficit to the Toronto Raptors, a few outcomes are in store should the Warriors fail to overcome this obstacle just as they did to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2016 Western Conference Finals. The Raptors have looked better than the Warriors in nearly every aspect of the sport through four games of these Finals. And after their 105-92 win in Game 4 Friday, they’re up 3-1. The Warriors look like a shell o...
Why Warriors lost Game 3 despite Steph Curry's breakout performance
June 06, 2019 16:25 - 25 minutes - 58.1 MB1:00 - 4:00 Why Warriors lost Game 3 despite Steph Curry's breakout performance 4:00 - 7:00 Why Steph's supporting cast struggled 7:00 - 11:00 - Why did DeMarcus Cousins play poorly in Game 3 after faring well in Game 2? 12:00 - 16:30 - What the Warriors missed without Kevon Looney 17:00 - 24:00 When will Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant return? 24:00 - 26:00 Klay Deal and what to expect in Game 4
Warriors win over Raptors takes it's toll on team health
June 03, 2019 17:11 - 44 minutes - 102 MBThe Golden State Warriors’ 18-0 run in the third quarter gave them a 109-104 win over the Toronto Raptors and tied the NBA Finals series at 1-1 as the team's head to Oakland fro Wednesday's Game 3. The game did produce some injuries. Klay Thompson got a fourth quarter hamstring injury, Stephen Curry was fighting some kind of illness that resulted in dehydration and Kevon Looney sprained his collarbone. It is unknown how these injuries will affect the lineup on Wednesday.
Kurtenbach and Medina talk Kevin Durant, Pascal Siakam, DeMarcus Cousins and Warriors injuries
May 31, 2019 15:09 - 36 minutes - 83.2 MBThe Warriors labored loss to the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals offered the latest evidence to a topic that should have been irrefutable even during the Warriors’ recent success without him. The Warriors are worse without Kevin Durant, who missed his sixth consecutive playoff game because of a strained right calf. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined for a 16-of-35 clip from the field. Green’s fifth triple double of the postseason in points (10), rebounds (10) and assists (1...
How Golden State will adjust against Toronto Raptors in NBA Finals
May 28, 2019 16:36 - 30 minutes - 56.5 MBBeat writers Dieter Kurtenbach and Mark Medina break down what Game 1 of the NBA Finals holds in store for the Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors. 1:00 What’s the latest on Kevin Durant and DeMarcus Cousins? 3:00 How will DeMarcus Cousins fare in return? 5:00 Can Warriors win without Durant? 8:00 Can Steph Curry win Finals MVP? 10:00 How do Warriors slow down Kawhi Leonard? 16:00 How do Warriors handle their center spot? 22:00 We share our Finals predictions 25:00 Why ...
Warriors sweep Blazers head back to NBA Finals
May 21, 2019 15:19 - 28 minutes - 65.7 MBDown by 5 at the half, the Golden State Warriors without Andre Iguodala, sweep the Portland Trail Blazers with a 119-117 overtime win. The Warriors will get a nine day rest before the start of the 2019 NBA Championship where they will play either the Toronto Raptors or the Milwaukee Bucks.
Draymond Green takes it to another level in Game 3 win over Blazers
May 19, 2019 15:08 - 39 minutes - 89.7 MBThe Warriors found another gear for the third and fourth quarters of the all-important game at Moda Center in Portland. Draymond Green, Steph Curry, and Klay Thompson — who have effectively played six seasons worth of ball (if not more) in the span of the last five campaigns — all played more than 75 percent of the available second-half minutes of Game 3. They were pushed. When the Warriors entered the second half trailing again by double digits, Green’s energy and focus on both ends of the ...
You need defense to win and Warriors' Draymond Green is the best
May 17, 2019 18:25 - 45 minutes - 105 MBAndre Iguodala may have stolen the game and the show in Golden State Warriors’ Game 2 win against Portland Trail Blazers. But beat writers Dieter Kurtenbach and Mark Medina instead dissect the Warriors defensive performance in Game 2 against the Blazers to crush a notion of Draymond Green as the most overrated player in the NBA. Defensive tactics don’t evolve as fast as offensive tactics, but ever since the Warriors started switching everything with Draymond Green-at-center lineups in Kerr...
Is this Warriors-Blazers series already over?
May 15, 2019 16:41 - 32 minutes - 75.4 MBWhat would have happened if the Warriors actually tried Tuesday? In Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals Tuesday, Golden State turned in what was effectively a lax, regular-season effort. They still beat the Portland Trail Blazers by 22 points. What would have gone down had the Warriors played more than five, maybe 10 minutes of focused, playoff-caliber basketball? Would they have won by 30? What about 40? The Blazers just don’t have the players to match up with Golden State — even withou...
The Warriors core four end the Rockets postseason
May 11, 2019 14:16 - 44 minutes - 102 MBAfter the Warriors prevailed with a 118-113 Game 6 win over Houston to close out the Western Conference semifinals, the Warriors showed this win meant much more than those forgettable ones in January. They yelled. They hugged. They expressed relief.This one felt good, Draymond Green said. I’m not going to go home and sugar coat it. This one felt amazing.' So amazing that Warriors coach Steve Kerr considered this 'one of the most satisfying victories we had' amid three NBA title runs in f...
What Kevin Durant's injury means for game six against Rockets
May 09, 2019 17:02 - 35 minutes - 80.4 MB00:00 - Intro 1:00 - No one does it better than Draymond Green in the fourth quarter 02:00 - Kevin Durant’s calf strain injury 04:25 - The Warriors template to win without Durant 05:40 - Green and Looney’s “inspired” defense 08:15 - Rockets normalizing pass interference 10:50 - Rockets are ready to win game six 11:30 - Kevon Looney, Jonas Jerebko and the bench will have to carry the load with Durant out 13:45 - Jacob Evans can wash away a seaso...
Not tough enough Warriors lose Game 4 to Rockets
May 07, 2019 14:32 - 35 minutes - 82.3 MBThe ball reached Kevin Durant’s hands. Eventually it reached Stephen Curry’s hands, too. That left Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni having some unpleasant thoughts creep into his mind. Fortunately for the Rockets, that nightmare did not happen. Unfortunately for the Warriors, Durant and Curry could not make a 3 to force overtime in a game they did not deserve to win, anyway. The Warriors lost, 112-108, to the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals on Monday to tie th...
Warriors fall in Game 3 of their series versus the Rockets
May 06, 2019 01:09 - 39 minutes - 89.6 MBMark Medina and Dieter Kurtenbach discuss the Golden State Warriors' 126-121 Game 3 overtime loss to the Houston Rockets. 1:00 Game 3 loss 5:00 Steph Curry's struggles 11:00 James Harden's strong play 15:00 Kevin Durant carrying the load 17:00 Warriors' 2nd Q lineup strugggles 18:00 Klay's struggles 21:00 Rebounding issues 25:00 Bench issues 30:00 Previewing Game 4.
Warriors fall in Game 3 of their series versus the Rockets
May 06, 2019 01:09 - 39 minutes - 89.6 MBMark Medina and Dieter Kurtenbach discuss the Golden State Warriors' 126-121 Game 3 overtime loss to the Houston Rockets. 1:00 Game 3 loss 5:00 Steph Curry's struggles 11:00 James Harden's strong play 15:00 Kevin Durant carrying the load 17:00 Warriors' 2nd Q lineup strugggles 18:00 Klay's struggles 21:00 Rebounding issues 25:00 Bench issues 30:00 Previewing Game 4.
How the Warriors won playoff game two against Houston Rockets
May 01, 2019 15:39 - 46 minutes - 107 MB00:00 - 3:00 - Klay deal/digital subscription plug 3:00 - Officiating 5:00 - Chris Paul still complaining 7:00 - Draymond Green handling the calls well 9:00 - James Harden injury 12:00 - Why the Warriors won Game 2 15:00 - Steph Curry injury 17:00 - Andre Iguodala's value 24:00 - How Draymond played at center 28:00 - Can Warriors sustain heavy minutes? 34:00 - Is the series over? 37:00 - Previewing Game 3 41:00 - The Rockets' gripes about the officials backfired 45...
Houston Rockets tactics make playoffs series 'unwatchable'
April 29, 2019 14:53 - 44 minutes - 102 MB01:20 “Warriors play ‘slog of a game’” 02:10 Death lineup start and injury review 03:05 Why this game was unwatchable: 24 fouls on Warriors, 21 fouls on Rockets 03:30 Harden’s flailing legs: ‘You can’t complain about getting burned when you’re moving closer to the stove’ 05:20 Kevin Durant won the game by matching Harden’s ‘nonsense,’ which Harden is too skilled to need to wield 06:00 Rockets deserve to be ‘punished’ for the way Harden plays ‘e...
Houston Rockets tactics make playoffs series 'unwatchable'
April 29, 2019 14:53 - 44 minutes - 102 MB01:20 “Warriors play ‘slog of a game’” 02:10 Death lineup start and injury review 03:05 Why this game was unwatchable: 24 fouls on Warriors, 21 fouls on Rockets 03:30 Harden’s flailing legs: ‘You can’t complain about getting burned when you’re moving closer to the stove’ 05:20 Kevin Durant won the game by matching Harden’s ‘nonsense,’ which Harden is too skilled to need to wield 06:00 Rockets deserve to be ‘punished’ for the way Harden plays ‘e...
Warriors will face the Rockets after win over Clippers
April 27, 2019 12:51 - 43 minutes - 99.8 MBIn the Warriors’ 129-110 Game 6 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, Kevin Durant showed how his behind-the-scenes work can produce a masterpiece. Durant scored a playoff career-high 50 points while shooting efficiently from the field (15-of-26), from 3 (6-of-14) and from the free-throw line (14-of-15).
Lack of focus forces a Game 6 in L.A.
April 25, 2019 15:32 - 34 minutes - 77.8 MBThe Clippers had no business winning one game over the Warriors in the teams’ first-round NBA Playoff series, but after Wednesday’s 129-121 victory, they’ve now claimed two — at Oracle Arena, no less — and Golden State will have to head back to L.A. to play another game in a series that should be long over. And while, yes, the Warriors should still be expected to advance past their Southland rivals — eventually — by failing their test Wednesday, they have now put themselves at a disadvantage...
The right time for Klay Thompson's big game
April 22, 2019 15:13 - 32 minutes - 73.2 MBTo prepare himself for a break-out game, Klay Thompson enjoyed some beach volleyball and then took a dip in the ocean. To prepare himself for a break-out game, Kevin Durant mostly relied on X’s and O’s. With their differing styles and personality, Thompson and Durant appeared in harmony just as their lead performer hit a few off notes. In the Warriors’ 113-105 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 4 of their first-round series on Sunday. Assuming the Warriors win the upcoming game ve...
The right time for Klay Thompson's big game
April 22, 2019 15:13 - 32 minutes - 73.2 MBTo prepare himself for a break-out game, Klay Thompson enjoyed some beach volleyball and then took a dip in the ocean. To prepare himself for a break-out game, Kevin Durant mostly relied on X’s and O’s. With their differing styles and personality, Thompson and Durant appeared in harmony just as their lead performer hit a few off notes. In the Warriors’ 113-105 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 4 of their first-round series on Sunday. Assuming the Warriors win the upcoming game ...
Warriors dominate Clippers in Game 3 of the playoffs
April 19, 2019 18:42 - 27 minutes - 62 MBDon’t view the Warriors’ Game 3 victory as the team trying to prove a point. No, they were merely trying to restore order to a series that should have never been tied. With the lesson learned in Game 2 — where they had a 16-minute stretch where they, per Stephen Curry, “literally [forgot] how to play basketball”, resulting in choking away a record 31-point lead — still fresh in their mind, Golden State led Game 3 from the opening tip to final buzzer, winning 132-105. After a beat-down like t...
Dubs “fell apart” in final seconds of Clippers game two
April 16, 2019 16:45 - 42 minutes - 98.3 MBBeat writers Dieter Kurtenbach and Mark Medina review how the Warriors can “bounce back” from losing a stunning 31-point lead to the Los Angeles Clippers in game two of their first round NBA playoffs series on Monday, April 15 at Oracle Arena. - 1:00: Warriors have “made a habit of taking their foot off the accelerator” - 2:10: Dubs lose DeMarcus Cousins to an injury, lose the game because “they just imploded” - 04:10: Warriors unveil “masterpiece of hubris” after season of practicing ...
Second unit struggles in first playoff series
April 14, 2019 16:59 - 29 minutes - 67.9 MBWarriors beat writers Dieter Kurtenbach and Mark Medina discuss whether Golden State's second unit struggles in the first playoff game against Lost Angeles Clippers warrants Steve Kerr giving Andrew Bogut more time on the court than DeMarcus Cousins going forward in the series. The pair also review why Patrick Beverley guarding Kevin Durant made sense from Draymond Green's “scheming” perspective on the tactics other teams bring to the playoffs that are not usually practiced in the regular...
Houston Rockets are “the one team” that can challenge Golden State
April 11, 2019 21:25 - 39 minutes - 91.5 MBAs the Warriors prepare to open the first round of the NBA playoffs against Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday at Oracle Arena, beat writers Dieter Kurtenbach and Mark Medina break down which rivals pose the greatest threat to the Dubs' three-peat hopes
Dubs leave Oracle Arena on a win, may face Clippers, Rockets or Spurs in first playoff round
April 08, 2019 20:47 - 34 minutes - 79.4 MBGolden State Warriors will not know who their opponent in the first round of the playoffs will be until the regular season finale this Wednesday. Warriors concluded their final regular season game at Oracle Arena in Oakland with a 131-104 win against Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, April 7. Beat writer Mark Medina outlines 14 confusing playoff possibilities the Warriors could face and the rotating rest strategy Steve Kerr will employ in upcoming games, involving half of the following eig...
Going in depth on Stephen Curry's impact on the Warriors and basketball
March 28, 2019 23:24 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBColumnist Dieter Kurtenbach and Golden State Warriors beat writer Mark Medina discuss the reporter's latest feature on Stephen Curry and the point guard's impact on the team's success and the sport of basketball. Timestamps 1:10 A discussion on Medina's Curry piece 7:00 Would the Draymond Green and Kevin Durant spat have happened if Curry was in Los Angeles? 10:10 Curry's impact on the sport of basketball 13:45 Has Curry been so consistently good that we take it for granted? 18:28 Dur...
Figuring out how Kevin Durant fits into Warriors egalitarian offense
March 26, 2019 05:24 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBColumnist Dieter Kurtenbach and beat writer Mark Medina discuss forward Kevin Durant's role with the team and how he constantly has to balance his instinct to dominate the ball with the team's egalitarian style of play. Time stamps 00:54 How Kevin Durant fits in the flow of Warriors' offense 6:20 Comparing Kobe Bryant's Laker situation to Kevin Durant's Warrior one 12:40 Medina talks about Durant's approach to the offense 17:00 Durant is built for the NBA playoffs 20:00 Warriors aggressive...
What will be the Warriors’ playoff rotation be?
March 21, 2019 02:01 - 39 minutes - 72.9 MBBetween Andrew Bogut's satisfying and sudden debut, Jonas Jerebko's monster night against the Minnesota Timberwolves and DeMarcus Cousins' performances against Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets, the Warriors are back on the beam. “The most important thing is, they're getting back on track and getting some more key wins against OKC and Houston,” Warriors beat writer Mark Medina told Dieter Kurtenbach on this week's episode of the WarriorsHQ podcast. Golden State returns to Oracle ...
Western Conference breakdown, is there a real threat for the Warriors?
March 18, 2019 01:46 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBDieter Kurtenbach and Mark Medina discuss the teams in the Western Conference that are currently in the playoffs and if any of the teams can challenge the Golden State Warriors from making their fifth consecutive NBA Finals.
Warriors start “biggest road trip” of season on “worst note”
March 12, 2019 15:40 - 50 minutes - 92.4 MBWith Golden State preparing to take on Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder in upcoming road showdowns this week, Warriors beat writers Dieter Kurtenbach and Mark Medina review the team's first loss to the Phoenix Suns in four years and how Bogut's signing and self-awareness about deficiencies on defense will factor into the matches.
How Andrew Bogut figures into the DeMarcus Cousins experiment
March 07, 2019 04:57 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBBeat reporter Mark Medina and columnist Dieter Kurtenbach discuss how the Golden State Warriors signed Andrew Bogut in case DeMarcus Cousins has a more difficult time adjusting defensively. They also touch on Kevin Durant's possible future.
Why the next two weeks will determine Golden State's path to the Finals
March 05, 2019 16:46 - 34 minutes - 78.2 MBThe Warriors are set to sign Andrew Bogut after returning home for a three-game stretch that includes matches against the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets before road games against the Houston Rockets, Phoenix Suns and Oklahoma City Thunder. What's Andrew Bogut's signing mean for Boogie Cousins?