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In this double-shot episode of On The Ball with Ric Bucher, Ric takes on two of the NBA's most emotionally charged debates: Is Steve Kerr really holding the Golden State Warriors back — and why has championship-or-bust become the only standard by which star players are judged?With Warriors fans calling for Steve Kerr's firing, Ric breaks down why blaming the coach misses the bigger picture. From lineup decisions and player development to defensive priorities and roster limitations, Ric explains why Kerr's approach hasn't suddenly changed — and why it's the same formula that delivered four championships and six Finals appearances.Ric also addresses criticism from former players like Brandon Jennings and Rashad McCants, the viral fallout from Joe Lacob's leaked email, and the unrealistic expectations surrounding Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski, and the Warriors' “play the kids” movement. Most importantly, he asks the question few want to confront: Is this really about Steve Kerr — or is it about accepting that the dynasty era is over?In the second half of the episode, Ric zooms out to challenge the modern NBA narrative that a superstar must contend for a title every year or demand a trade. Using Giannis Antetokounmpo, Steph Curry, and historical context, Ric makes the case that loyalty, legacy, and community impact still matter — and that greatness shouldn't be reduced to ring-counting alone.Thoughtful, unsparing, and deeply informed — this episode is a must-listen for Warriors fans and NBA truth-seekers alike.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:00 ... The crew plays a game of "Traded or Not Traded" Anfernee Simons of Boston gets us started. 1:56 ... Zach Lavine ... will his contract make him hard to trade? 3:23 ... Jonathan Kuminga seems to be regressing, but he still has the skils. 5:23 ... Lauri Markkanen ... will "Trader Danny" move his best player for future assets? 7:45 ... Is there any chance Giannis Antetokounpo leaves Milwaukee? 9:55 ... Ross wraps it up sand says goodbye. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

Murph & Markus - hour 2: 49ers have a defense problem, Mike Krukow joins the show, & Steve Kerr changes his mood on Jonathan KumingaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murph & Markus - hour 2: 49ers have a defense problem, Mike Krukow joins the show, & Steve Kerr changes his mood on Jonathan KumingaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 .... Ross hello and welcome.  Show #208 is dedicated to Byron Scott, who was NBA Coach of the Year in 2008. 0:47 ... Friday the Heat play the Celtics in Boston .... who will win? 4:49 ... Saturday's game is Rockets at Nuggets with a great matchup at center with Nikola Jokic and Alperen Sengun. 9:58 ... The Heat visit the Knicks in NY on Sunday ... New York has been unbeatable at home and the Heat have struggled as of late. 13:21 ... The guys pick 5 players and discuss whether they will be traded or not traded.  Anfernee Simons, Zach Lavine, Jonathan Kuminga, Lauri Markkanen, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. 23:16 ... Ross wraps it up and says goodbye TRT 23:30   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The New York Knicks' NBA Cup Championship ELECTRIFIES Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the New York Knicks taking down the San Antonio Spurs in the final of the NBA Cup and debate if this midseason ring finally shows that the Knicks are capable of winning the whole thing. Next, they react to the losing side of the game as Victor Wembanyama & The Spurs fell short in their first taste of competitive play and react to Wemby saying he thinks he's the best player in the league before breaking down another record setting performance for Cooper Flagg as the 18 year old phenom became the only teenager to score 40 points in an NBA Game. Next, they break down the current state of the Golden State Warriors as Steph Curry's team is holding on for dear life in the final run of the sharpshooter's career and give their take on the team holding out Jonathan Kuminga for 3 straight DNPs as the standoff between the team and their young superstar seems to finally be headed toward a trade. Finally, the Gil's Arena Crew reacts to Rich Paul responding to their criticism of his new podcast and give their thoughts on the Los Angeles Clippers vowing to do right by Chris Paul after they decided to send their franchise player home early during his final NBA Season. PLEASE give us a Like and Subscribe!! Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Josiah Johnson, Gilbert Arenas, Kenyon Martin, Brandon Jennings, Rashad McCants & Swaggy P Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $75 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... For a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting https://AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura's best-selling Carver Matframes - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo code ARENA at checkout. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvj... Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdog Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) 2 Min Countdown 0:00:00 Show Start 0:01:52 Knicks Win NBA Cup Championship 0:07:00 Jalen Brunson Proved He's A Championship Player 0:28:47 Can The Knicks Win The Championship? 0:41:40 Breaking Down The Spurs Loss 1:01:26 Cooper Flagg Continues To Make History 1:05:04 The Nasty State Of The Warriors 1:24:50 Melo Responds To His Rivalry With LeBron 2:05:11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr joins Willard and Dibs to react to Sunday's rough loss to the Blazers, to discuss Joe Lacob's email to a frustrated fan, the team's struggles through 27 games, his relationship with Jonathan Kuminga, and more.

In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs chat with Warriors head coach Steve Kerr about the team's 13-14 start, Joe Lacob's email to a frustrated Warriors fan, Jonathan Kuminga's role, Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler's responsibilities, and more.

Willard and Dibs' full show from Tuesday, December 16th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to Joe Lacob's response to an email from a frustrated Warriors fan, debate whether it's good or bad for an owner to do that, chat with Warriors fans, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs continue to break down the latest Warriors drama, chat with Audacy NBA Insider Nick Friedell about the Warriors, try to figure out exactly what Joe Lacob was talking about in his email, and more. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs take calls from Warriors fans, discuss if there is a solution to the Warriors' problems, and more. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs chat with Warriors head coach Steve Kerr about the team's 13-14 start, Joe Lacob's email to a frustrated Warriors fan, Jonathan Kuminga's role, Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler's responsibilities, and more.

Steiny & Guru react to the news that Jonathan Kuminga is back in the rotation. Are we mad, happy, or feeling like it's too late?

Nate and Danny tackle Western Conference mailbag questions from the Dallas Mavericks through the LA Lakers, digging into star-trade calculus, emerging young players, and which contenders really scare OKC and Denver.Dallas Mavericks — 0:55Is Max Christie's 65% true shooting for real, and if/when his shooting regresses, can he still be a starter on a championship team?How should Dallas value and time a potential Anthony Davis trade—what kind of package is “enough,” how much does the extension/player option risk matter, and is it better to move him now or wait?Given their place in the standings and draft-lottery odds, how low can Dallas realistically fall in the West, and how much does that affect the urgency to trade Davis?Would a Trae Young–for–Anthony Davis swap make sense for either the Mavericks or the Hawks in terms of fit and direction?How does the Derek Lively–Cason Wallace–Dāvis Bertāns draft-night trade look 2.5 years later for both Dallas and OKC, and which side would you rather be on now?Denver Nuggets — 17:57How has Peyton Watson grown offensively, and is he finally ready to be a reliable playoff-rotation player?Why is Zeke Nnaji still getting minutes over DaRon Holmes—are the Nuggets trying to pump up Nnaji's trade value, or do they genuinely see him as the better fit?What are Denver's best and worst potential playoff matchups in the first two rounds (with OKC assumed as the 1-seed and off the board)?Golden State Warriors — 28:40As in so many recent seasons, the Warriors hit mid-December around .500—what's the single biggest factor that can actually turn their season around?Is there any realistic “retool” path where Golden State trades some of the youth to become a legitimate threat again in games where Steph drops 40+ (e.g., moving Pods/Kuminga plus picks for a real starter)?Is the fan criticism of Brandin Podziemski this year justified—how good is he actually and what are his limitations?How much faith should we have in the Warriors' front office to build another contender post-Steph based on their track record?What's the most likely resolution with Jonathan Kuminga—do the Warriors still see him as a core piece, or is he basically just flotsam matching salary at this point?With Steph still playing at an elite level but the team stuck in the middle, are the Warriors really in an intractable “can't blow it up / can't contend” quandary, or is the path forward actually straightforward?Houston Rockets — 44:17If Giannis becomes available, should the Rockets not go after him this season because of OKC's dominance and instead wait to add another star later, or is this exactly the kind of opportunity you must seize?How much better would Giannis actually make Houston in the next 2–3 years compared with just riding out growth with Alperen Şengün and the current core—and is a Şengün-for-Giannis framework ever worth it?Is a core trio of Amen Thompson–Şengün–Giannis really viable given their combined limitations, and if so, who becomes the odd man out long-term?Is Reed Sheppard being misused when he's just parked in the corner while others run the offense—are the Rockets wasting his on-ball skills by treating him like a pure 3-and-D guard?Including possible trades, who is the bigger playoff threat to the Thunder this year: the Spurs or the Rockets?LA Clippers — 53:52Do the Clippers' struggles this season help them at all when the league decides Kawhi Leonard's punishment, or is that totally irrelevant to discipline?How much of the Clippers' disaster season is real underlying weakness versus bad clutch luck and opponent shooting luck (teams bombing threes against them)?What is the most likely course of action for the Clippers at the trade deadline—could they or should they do any kind of “firesale” given they owe so many picks?In hindsight, did the Clippers have the worst offseason—essentially gifting Miami an All-Star-caliber Norman Powell while signing a washed Brook Lopez—and how badly did that set them back?What are the realistic odds the Clippers can claw back to the 10th seed and at least mildly salvage their season?LA Lakers — 1:04:21The Lakers' record is great but their net rating is mediocre—what are their biggest weaknesses or needs, and do they actually play well enough consistently to reach the West finals or NBA Finals?In the MVP discussion, did you underrate Luka Doncic compared with Giannis—if you swapped their team contexts (Luka on the Bucks, Giannis on the Lakers/Mavs), how would that affect their cases, especially when you account for defense?With LeBron driving less and spending more time on the perimeter, would the Lakers' offense be better if they used him more in the post/elbow or as a handoff hub instead of having him just initiate from outside? 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Audacy NBA Insider Nick Friedell joins Willard and Dibs to react to Joe Lacob's email, the vibe of the team, Jimmy Butler's recent play, Jonathan Kuminga's role, and more.

The Chicago Bulls are struggling on the court — but things might be heating up off it

Bay Area Columnist for The Athletic Marcus Thompson joins Dirty Work to discuss the return of Steph Curry and talks about Jonathan Kuminga's rotation status See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dirty Work Hour 3: The guys discuss Steph Curry's return to the lineup, and discuss Jonathan Kuminga's role on the team right now, and are later joined by Marcus Thompson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs play Higher or Lower with Grandi and Lucas, listen to Steph Curry chime in on Jonathan Kuminga's recent DNP, play Warriors Survivor with the rotations, and more.

Willard and Dibs' full show from Friday, December 12th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles blaming his players for last night's loss to the Falcons, wonder if it's ever right for a coach to publicly blame the players, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs continue to discuss coaches blaming their players, wonder what is and isn't a coach's fault, hear from Kyle Shanahan at practice today, and more. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs react to what the Boston Celtics owner said about Celtics and Warriors fans, discuss what makes a group of fans good fans, and more. Plus, Fade the Dibbers ahead of Week 15 of the NFL season. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs play Higher or Lower with Grandi and Lucas, listen to Steph Curry chime in on Jonathan Kuminga's recent DNP, play Warriors Survivor with the rotations, and more.

Dirty Work Hour 3: The guys discuss Steph Curry's return to the lineup, and discuss Jonathan Kuminga's role on the team right now, and are later joined by Marcus Thompson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bay Area Columnist for The Athletic Marcus Thompson joins Dirty Work to discuss the return of Steph Curry and talks about Jonathan Kuminga's rotation status See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 2, Evan and Dan discuss Jonathan Kuminga's DNP from last night and what it means for his trade value.

ABC10 & Locked on Kings' Matt George joined the show to talk Kings, Keegan Murray and Jonathan Kuminga.

12-12 Papa & Silver Hour 3: The Gregs break down Steve Kerr's comments on his relationship with Jonathan Kuminga. They discuss Marcus Thompson's article on the Warriors' turnover problems. John Dickinson joins the show to talk about what the Warriors will do with Jonathan Kuminga at the NBA trade deadline in January, and what else the Warriors will explore to adjust the roster for the stretch run of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murph & Markus - hour 4: 80s Friday digression, Jonathan Kuminga's future becomes clearer, & WDYTLT: "I.G.Y." by Donald Fagen is a banger!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-11 Papa & Silver - Hour 4: Steve Kerr's honest comments about Jonathan Kuminga's future raise a lot of questions about the next 4-6 weeksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-11 Dirty Work Hour 3: a delayed Dirty Work Dial, the Unsponsored Bay Area Sports Calendar, and Sam Gordon on the latest W's/Jonathan Kuminga sagaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-11 Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle discusses the value of Jonathan Kuminga and if that value has been diminished this season due to injury and his playSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murph & Markus - hour 4: 80s Friday digression, Jonathan Kuminga's future becomes clearer, & WDYTLT: "I.G.Y." by Donald Fagen is a banger!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wolf and Mitch Vareldzis discuss if the Phoenix Suns should still try and trade for Jonathan Kuminga and why the Arizona Diamondbacks have not traded or signed a closing pitcher yet.

We should have seen this ending to the Kuminga Krisis coming from a million miles away

12-11 Dirty Work Hour 3: a delayed Dirty Work Dial, the Unsponsored Bay Area Sports Calendar, and Sam Gordon on the latest W's/Jonathan Kuminga sagaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-11 Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle discusses the value of Jonathan Kuminga and if that value has been diminished this season due to injury and his playSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-11 Papa & Silver - Hour 4: Steve Kerr's honest comments about Jonathan Kuminga's future raise a lot of questions about the next 4-6 weeksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-12 Papa & Silver Hour 3: The Gregs break down Steve Kerr's comments on his relationship with Jonathan Kuminga. They discuss Marcus Thompson's article on the Warriors' turnover problems. John Dickinson joins the show to talk about what the Warriors will do with Jonathan Kuminga at the NBA trade deadline in January, and what else the Warriors will explore to adjust the roster for the stretch run of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

12-10 Sam Amick of the Athletic discusses Jonathan Kuminga's value and the turmoil surrounding the Clippers after a dismal startSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to how Steve Kerr talked about Jonathan Kuminga on the show yesterday, explain why the Warriors waited too long to make a decision on Kuminga, and more.

In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs discuss Jonathan Kuminga's ambition vs. his ability, chat with Greg Cosell about Week 14 of the NFL, debate if this is the beginning of the end for Jalen Hurts, and more.

In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs listen to and explain how Steve Kerr changed his tone on the Jonathan Kuminga situation yesterday, take calls from Warriors fans, and more.

Willard and Dibs explain how Steve Kerr's tone has changed about Jonathan Kuminga.

Willard and Dibs' full show from Wednesday, December 10th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to how Steve Kerr talked about Jonathan Kuminga on the show yesterday, explain why the Warriors waited too long to make a decision on Kuminga, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs discuss Jonathan Kuminga's ambition vs. his ability, chat with Greg Cosell about Week 14 of the NFL, debate if this is the beginning of the end for Jalen Hurts, and more. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs debate if Brock Purdy still has his best football ahead of him, listen to Kyle Shanahan discuss the possibility of being the No. 1 seed in the NFC, and more. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs listen to and explain how Steve Kerr changed his tone on the Jonathan Kuminga situation yesterday, take calls from Warriors fans, and more.

Tim and Dylan Hernandez discuss UCLA's hiring of Bob Chesney, Cal and Stanford updates and the state of California college football in general. Also, what's up with Jonathan Kuminga, the Rams. 49ers. Giants and Dodgers? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-10 Sam Amick of the Athletic discusses Jonathan Kuminga's value and the turmoil surrounding the Clippers after a dismal startSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-9 Sportsphone KNBR Hour 1: Dieter Kurtenbach dives into the Giants getting the #4 overall pick in the MLB Draft Lottery & also the Jonathan Kuminga saga rearing its ugly head again for the WarriorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus and Tim discuss the most recent benching of Jonathan Kuminga -- is this a Steve Kerr thing or a Kuminga-can't-fit thing? Also, Pat Spencer's rise, De'Anthony Melton's easy fit and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

D-Lo & KC talk about Zach LaVine's comments, Jonathan Kuminga and more on the Kings.

12-8 Dirty Work Hour 2: Do you feel differently after 2 W's road wins? Did Jonathan Kuminga's DNP in Chicago raise your eyebrows?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-9 Papa & Silver Show - Hour 3: Why has Jonathan Kuminga struggles to reintegrate into the Warriors' rotation? What can the Warriors ultimately get for him at the trade deadline?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-9 Marcus Thompson joins Papa & Silver to discuss what the future will look like for the Warriors and Jonathan KumingaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warriors Insider for The Sports Leader & Senior NBA Writer for The Athletic, Sam Amick joins the show to discuss the Warriors depth, best pairing with Curry in starting lineup, & the latest temperature check on Jonathan KumingaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.