Monte Poole, NBC Sports Bay Area
NBC Sports Bay Area’s Bonta Hill and Monte Poole bring you comprehensive coverage of the Golden State Warriors. Don’t miss out on in-depth analysis, breaking news coverage and exclusive interviews with Warriors players, coaches and front-office personnel. Dubs Talk has new episodes year-round, so subscribe now for all your Golden State Warriors needs.
4d ago
Joe Lacob responds to a Warriors fan's email about frustrations over Golden State's season that puts a spotlight on coach Steve Kerr. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole dive into what is going on with the Warriors this season, where the growing frustration in Golden State is coming from and how best to remedy some of these issues. Then, the duo answers some fan mailbag question on the up-and-down Golden State Warriors season. (02:00) - Email gate: Joe Lacob's response to a Warriors fan creates waves (05:00) - Steve Kerr can't be happy with Joe Lacob's email going public (07:30) - What stood out the most from Joe Lacob's email? (09:00) - Steve Kerr announces Jonathan Kuminga will be back in Warriors' rotation vs. Suns (12:30) - Warriors' issues are less rotational, more personnel-related (14:30) - Are Warriors actually better with Jimmy Butler? Do Jimmy and Draymond Green fit together offensively? (18:00) - Should Draymond Green move to the bench to allow Jimmy Butler to get rolling? (22:30) - Bonta and Monte answer mailbag questions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
6d ago
Golden State dropped consecutive clutch games over the weekend. Even with Steph Curry's heroic performances, the Warriors came up short. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down why leads keep slipping away from the Warriors late in games and how that has led to mediocrity in Golden State. (02:00) - Warriors drop consecutive clutch-time games to Timberwolves and Trail Blazers over the weekend (07:00) - Warriors' fourth-ranked defensive rating doesn't match the eye test (11:00) - How can Warriors' role players get a rhythm if their rotations keep changing? (17:00) - Joe Lacob won't be happy with Warriors' level of mediocrity (23:00) - Is Steve Kerr getting burnt out coaching this iteration of the Warriors? (26:30) - Warriors' blown leads in the fourth quarter are a problem (32:00) - Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler are starting to not fit together as well as we've seen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 11
The Golden State Warriors seem to be building momentum after going 2-1 on their three-game road trip. Pat Spencer has been making a case to solidify his spot as backup point guard, while Jonathan Kuminga received a DNP in the Warriors' 32-point blowout victory against the Chicago Bulls. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down how what we learned from this road trip could carry on the rest of the season. (02:30) - Did Warriors find something on this past road trip? (06:00) - Warriors' role players have struggled with consistency without defined roles (11:00) - De'Anthony Melton return coincides with Golden State's improved defense (14:00) - How will Warriors carry this momentum as they reach full strength? (17:00) - Pat Spencer is up there with the best backup point guards in the league (18:00) - Pat Spencer could be the key to the non-Steph minutes like the Warriors thought Jonathan Kuminga could have been (20:45) - The Warriors' marriage with Jonathan Kuminga seems to be over after his latest DNP (25:00) - How do Jonathan Kuminga and Warriors continue on until January 15th, when JK officially can be traded? (28:00) - Jonathan Kuminga hasn't taken advantage of his slim opportunities (30:30) - Jonathan Kuminga needs a fresh start to see what he can do Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 8
The Warriors have won back-to-back games on this road trip with Pat Spencer changing the vibe of this team. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down the Warriors’ win and how Golden State can continue this momentum before diving into the elephant in the room that is Jonathan Kuminga's DNP in Chicago. Then, Jimmy Butler sits down with Monte Poole and Raj Mathai. (02:30) - Pat Spencer changed the vibes with the Warriors on this road trip (04:30) - Steve Kerr is starting to form a new rotation (07:30) - Brandn Podziemski's role is changing as Pat Spencer emerges and De'Anthony Melton gets back to form (10:00) - Steve Kerr is going to play the Warriors who are playing well (14:30) - The elephant in the room is Jonathan Kuminga's DNP (20:30) - Jonathan Kuminga has been a different player since coming back after missing seven games (23:00) - The Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga appear to be headed toward a divorce (30:30) - Jimmy Butler sits down with Monte Poole and Raj Mathai Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 5
On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole discusses the Warriors' heartbreaking last two games in which their second-half comeback pushes fell just short. The duo breaks down the bright spots that helped give Golden State a chance late, as well as what has not been working for the Warriors. Then they answer some fan mailbag questions before sitting down with 20-year NBA veteran Jamal Crawford. (02:15) - Takeaways after Warriors rally behind Pat Spencer in back-to-back games, but come up short in both (08:15) - Pat Spencer has been showing shades of T. J. McConnell in Indiana (12:00) - Steve Kerr learned his lesson and rode the hot hand (13:30) - Jonathan Kuminga has struggled since coming back from injury and his minutes as well as Brandin Podziemski's could be in jeopardy (19:00) - Jonathan Kuminga can't be traded until January 15th, but that date is rapidly approaching (23:30) - Fan mailbag questions (42:00) - Jamal Crawford joins the show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 1
On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole sit down with Warriors superstar Steph Curry to discuss the legendary NBA career that made him a Bay Area icon with the likes of Joe Montana and Jerry Rice. Curry also breaks down how Draymond Green and Klay Thompson impacted his career, the state of American basketball and how Sharks phenom Macklin Celebrini can become a Bay sports legend in his own right. (02:00) - Exclusive Steph Curry interview (04:00) - What made the Splash Brothers such complementary backcourt running mates (08:00) - Steph and Klay becoming All-Stars in 2015 marked a new level, but Curry didn't become a star overnight (12:30) - How Steph has navigated highs, lows of Draymond Green (16:30) - Discussing how Steph has established himself as a Bay Area icon next to names like Montana, Rice (22:00) - Who will pick up the torch for American basketball from last summer's Olympic squad? (26:00) - What can fans do to celebrate and educate the game of basketball? (29:00) - What has changed over the last decade in the shoe game? (34:00) - How Macklin Celebrini can join the list of Bay Area icons Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 26
The Golden State Warriors blow out the Utah Jazz 134-117 behind Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield.On "Dubs Talk" Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson break down the much-needed victory before looking ahead to the tougher matchups ahead with the Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder coming to town. (02:00) - Takeaways from the Warriors' blowout 134-117 win over the Utah Jazz (08:45) - Warriors understand the importance of home-court in playoffs, so they can't drop the easy ones (10:45) - Draymond Green is questionable vs. Rockets, Jonathan Kuminga is out, as both are trending in the right directions (11:30) - Clarity for Kuminga could be coming on multiple fronts (14:45) - Steve Kerr knows Warriors could use more size (24:15) - Buddy Hield's game against the Jazz was a huge lift for him (27:30) - Warriors are now 1-1 on this five-game homestand, but Houston and OKC are coming (30:00) - When fully healthy, who will be the Warriors starters? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 20
The Warriors went 3-3 on their tough six-game road trip after back-to-back losses in Florida to the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down the tail end of the trip before looking ahead to what's next for Golden State. Then, the duo answers fan mailbag questions. (02:15) - Turnovers pile up as Warriors go .500 on trip (06:45) - Points in the paint is becoming a problem for Golden State (11:30) - The NBA trade deadline will be interesting for the Warriors (19:00) - What's the impact of the NBA schedule this season? (28:45) - Mailbag questions: De'Anthony Melton update, Seth Curry status and possible Warriors trades (40:00) - Is there a big fish like Giannis Antetokounmpo out there for the Warriors at the deadline? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.