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Guru & Bonta chat with The San Francisco Standard's Tim Kawakami about the Warriors public messaging, lack of activity, and the 49ers first week of preseason. Plus, is Steph REALLY as frustrated as the fans?!
Guru & Bonta are wondering why the Warriors front office feel compelled to talk during a down, inactive time before they chat with the San Francisco Standard's Tim Kawakami.
Guru & Bonta get into the 49ers first preseason game, standout performances, Warriors public relations tactis, Curry's willingness to ask for a trade, the fans reaction to it, celebrity photos, lookalikes, and what an 'Unc' is. Tim Kawakami at 11a, Vic Tafur at 12p.
Welcome to a Real Ones special edition series we're calling Ringer NBA Lore, where we remember iconic teams and moments in NBA history. Today, Logan Murdock is joined by Howard Beck and Tim Kawakami to dive deep into the first championship run of the Lakers' 2000s three-peat. Howard and Tim both covered the team that season, so they share their stories and behind-the-scenes insights on the friction between Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal, Phil Jackson's mind games, Jerry West's influence, and how this team defined the NBA at the turn of the century. (00:00) Intro (7:56) Lakers trade for Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal (18:56) Phil Jackson arrives (28:44) Regular season (38:56) Media wars (50:44) Playoffs and Shaq wins MVP (54:46) Lakers-Blazers playoff series (1:11:28) Finals (1:24:03) Covering the championship (1:30:26) Biggest what-ifs Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard Beck Guest: Tim Kawakami Producers: Logan Murdock, Conor Nevins, and Ben Cruz Video Producer: Victoria Valencia Audio Producer: Clifford Augustin Social: Abou Kamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Hour 3, Willard & Grandi interview Tim Kawakami of The SF Standard and ask him about Buster Posey's moves at the Trade Deadline as well as the latest out of 49ers training camp and gives his assessment on where the 49ers stand about a month away from the beginning of the regular season.
In Hour 1, Willard & Grandi ask where do Warriors' fans stand with Draymond after all these years, and then finish the hour with discussing the recent social media interactions between KD and Klay Thompson. In Hour 2, Willard & Grandi talk about the recent 49ers injuries during the early part of training camp and then interview Giants GM Zack Minasian and talk about recent moves at the trade deadline, thoughts on this season so far, and what him and Buster Posey are looking ahead to with the 2027 season. In Hour 3, Willard & Grandi interview Tim Kawakami of The SF Standard and ask him about Buster Posey's moves at the Trade Deadline as well as the latest out of 49ers training camp and gives his assessment on where the 49ers stand about a month away from the beginning of the regular season. In Hour 4, Willard & Grandi talk about Mike Sando's QB Tiers list on The Athletic, and ask where Brock Purdy ranks in terms of NFL QBs like Dak Prescott.
Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard joins Willard & Grandi to talk about Buster Posey's recent moves at the trade deadline, as well as his thoughts on 49ers camp so far and if he is concerned with the amount of injuries so far.
Tracy Sandler and Steve Hartman discuss the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline and are joined by Dodgers beat reporter Fabian Ardaya to discuss the Dodgers chances of acquiring Tarik Skubal from the Tigers. Tracy and Steve also discuss the 49ers already being ravaged by injuries again with WR Ricky Pearsall being ruled out for the entire season after opting to get surgery. They are joined by 49ers beat reporter Tim Kawakami to discuss expectations for the 49ers after the Pearsall injury. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim Kawakami and SF Standard Warriors writer Danny Emerman discuss the significance of Draymond Green opting out of his deal and freeing up salary-cap flexibility for LeBron James to land on the Warriors -- with conditions.
Tim Kawakami and SF Standard Warriors writer Danny Emerman discuss the significance of Draymond Green opting out of his deal and freeing up salary-cap flexibility for LeBron James to land on the Warriors -- with conditions.
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.
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.
Matt returns from his vacation as he and James discuss the Jalen Coker extension before recapping some of the takeaways from last week's episodes with Matt Bove, Tim Kawakami and Dr. Nithin Natwa. We close the show with a full breakdown of Ricky Pearsall's profile.
From 'Reception Perception' (subscribe here): James welcomes on the SF Standard's Tim Kawakami (host of The TK Show podcast) for a deep dive into what to expect from the 49ers offense this upcoming season.
James welcomes on the SF Standard's Tim Kawakami (host of The TK Show podcast) for a deep dive into what to expect from the 49ers offense this upcoming season.
On today's episode, James welcomes on Matt Bove of the 'It's Always Gameday in Buffalo' podcast to talk about the addition of DJ Moore, where Keon Coleman is at and Dalton Kincaid's chances of a bounceback season. Then, the SF Standard's Tim Kawakami - host of 'The TK Show' podcast - hops on to chat about the wild Brandon Aiyuk situation, the addition of Mike Evans, chances of a Ricky Pearsall breakout and more.
Damon Bruce Plus: Warriors, 49ers, Giants, A’s Bay Area Sports Talk
Today Tim Kawakami joins the show — one of the most respected and plugged-in sports journalists in the Bay Area — and we are going deep on this topic. The players whose careers plateaued because of self-inflicted wounds. The teams that had championship rosters and championship-killing drama at the same time. The moments where one person's inability to get out of their own way changed the entire trajectory of a season or a franchise. Aiyuk is the jumping off point. The conversation goes much further than that. Subscribe to DB+ for the Bay Area's sharpest and most unfiltered sports coverage. Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/DAMON Snapp AI: Use code "DamonBruceFree" when you sign up at: https://www.trysnapp.ai/ For advertising opportunities: contact@hogmedia.co Support the show by becoming a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcs13VXhiObJg6jGDw2xbZg/join All Damon Bruce Plus content is available on your favorite podcast platform: https://pod.link/1681177856. #49ers #sanfrancisco49ers #nfl #bayareasports Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tim Kawakami and Richard Deitsch share some thoughts on the state of WNBA media after the Fever revoked the credentials of reporter Scott Agness.
Tim Kawakami and Richard Deitsch share some thoughts on the state of WNBA media after the Fever revoked the credentials of reporter Scott Agness.
In Tuesday's edition of Quick Hits, Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin react to reports of Aaron Donald potentially unretiring to play alongside Myles Garrett for the Los Angeles Rams. They also break down Tim Kawakami's report regarding LeBron James' interest in the Golden State Warriors and discuss the New York Giants' recent wide receiver signings. 01:49 - Aaron Donald Unretiring Rumors 05:08 - LeBron James Warriors Rumors 08:07 - NFL News And Rumors
Marcus Thompson and Tim Kawakami welcome Warriors executive vice president Kirk Lacob to talk Steve Kerr, the coming NBA draft, roster building and the league at large.
Marcus Thompson and Tim Kawakami welcome Warriors executive vice president Kirk Lacob to talk Steve Kerr, the coming NBA draft, roster building and the league at large.
Tim Kawakami of the San Francisco Standard joins Dirty Work to talk about how new call-ups Bryce Eldridge and Jesus Rodriguez can change the look of the Giants lineup, and where the Warriors stand in their ongoing conversations to bring back Steve Kerr as head coach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 2: The guys dive into where the changes need to be made in the Giants lineup, debating who sits in favor of new call-ups Bryce Eldridge and Jesus Rodriguez. The voicemails to the Giants front office continue from the Filth. Tim Kawakami of the San Francisco Standard joins the show to talk about how Eldridge and Rodriguez can change the look of the Giants lineup, and where the Warriors stand in their ongoing conversations to bring back Steve Kerr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim Kawakami and ESPN senior NBA writer Anthony Slater discuss the factors in Steve Kerr's decision-making process and what that means for the Warriors' future. 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
Tim Kawakami and ESPN senior NBA writer Anthony Slater discuss the factors in Steve Kerr's decision-making process and what that means for the Warriors' future. 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
Willard and Dibs' full show from Wednesday, April 29th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs try to make sense of Rafael Devers' slump to begin the season, ask Giants fans if they'd make the trade for Devers again, take calls from frustrated Giants fans, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs explain how the San Francisco Giants are the worst drafters in the Bay Area, react to reports of a "productive" meeting between Steve Kerr, Joe Lacob, and Mike Dunleavy, listen to Draymond Green weigh in on Kerr, and more. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs continue to react to Draymond Green's comments about Steve Kerr, chat with Tim Kawakami about Steve Kerr's future with the Warriors, and more. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs react to Draymond Green saying he's wondered if Steve Kerr ever liked him. They continue to discuss Kerr's future and the decision he must make about his role as the Warriors' head coach, among other topics.
In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs continue to react to Draymond Green's comments about Steve Kerr, chat with Tim Kawakami about Steve Kerr's future with the Warriors, and more.
From 'The TK Show' (subscribe here): Tim Kawakami and Dylan Hernandez analyze the Rams' selection of QB Ty Simpson and the 49ers' unique drafting style last week. Also, thoughts on JJ Redick taking command of the Lakers. 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
Tim Kawakami of the SF Standard joins Willard and Dibs to discuss Steve Kerr's future as the head coach of the Warriors.
Tim Kawakami and Matt Barrows answer listeners' questions about the 49ers' controversial 2026 draft class, how De'Zhaun Stribling stands out, and why an OT and raw LB could be their most interesting picks. 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
Tim Kawakami and Dylan Hernandez analyze the Rams' selection of QB Ty Simpson and the 49ers' unique drafting style last week. Also, thoughts on JJ Redick taking command of the Lakers. 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
From 'The TK Show' (subscribe here): Tim Kawakami and the host of The Tom Tolbert Show discuss Steve Kerr's future -- what's driving his decision whether to continue coaching the Warriors? What would he want to do next? 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
From '49ers Plus Minus' (Subscribe Here): Matt Barrows and Tim Kawakami discuss the 49ers making two trades to get out of the first round -- who they passed up, who they wanted, and who they might take at No. 33 on Friday. 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
Tim Kawakami and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers making two trades to get out of the first round -- who they passed up, who they wanted, and who they might take at No. 33 on Friday. 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
Tim Kawakami and the host of The Tom Tolbert Show discuss Steve Kerr's future -- what's driving his decision whether to continue coaching the Warriors? What would he want to do next? 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
From '49ers Plus Minus' (Subscribe Here): Matt Barrows and Tim Kawakami discuss the hints John Lynch offered at his pre-draft session and what he said about Trent Williams' new $50-milion extension. 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
Tim Kawakami and Dylan Hernandez discuss the Giants taking advantage of some Dodgers vulnerabilities in Game 1 of a big series. Also, what's happening with Steve Kerr and the Warriors? 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
Tim Kawakami and The Athletic's Matt Barrows discuss the hints John Lynch offered at his pre-draft session and what he said about Trent Williams' new $50-milion extension. 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
The sentimentality of Steve Kerr after the Warriors were beaten by Phoenix underscored the looming end of an era. Marcus Thompson, Tim Kawakami and Nick Friedell discuss what change would look like — beginning with Kerr, who does not have a contract for next season — and the chances of significant changes at all. 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
Hour 3: Silver & JD dive into the Warriors' journey to the 10-seed in the Western Conference, and how tanking or shutting down Steph Curry was never considered internally. While tonight's outcome likely won't change a lot in the grand scheme of this season, the guys revisit the possibility of acquiring Clippers star Kawhi Leonard this offseason. Tim Kawakami stops by to talk offseason decisions, the future of Porzingis, and draft lottery scenarios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Columnist at the San Francisco Standard and Host of The TK Show, Tim Kawakami, joined Silver & JD ahead of the Warriors' upcoming do-or-die play-in game against the Clippers. From Brandin Podziemski seeking an extension to the Warriors possibly pursuing Kawhi Leonard, Kawakami dives into the financial implications, as well as draft lottery scenarios that will have some clarity by the end of this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 3: Silver & JD dive into the Warriors' journey to the 10-seed in the Western Conference, and how tanking or shutting down Steph Curry was never considered internally. While tonight's outcome likely won't change a lot in the grand scheme of this season, the guys revisit the possibility of acquiring Clippers star Kawhi Leonard this offseason. Tim Kawakami stops by to talk offseason decisions, the future of Porzingis, and draft lottery scenarios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Columnist at the San Francisco Standard and Host of The TK Show, Tim Kawakami, joined Silver & JD ahead of the Warriors' upcoming do-or-die play-in game against the Clippers. From Brandin Podziemski seeking an extension to the Warriors possibly pursuing Kawhi Leonard, Kawakami dives into the financial implications, as well as draft lottery scenarios that will have some clarity by the end of this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From 'The TK Show' (subscribe here): Tim Kawakami talks to Giants president Buster Posey about the team's 3-8 start and staying committed to the lineup he assembled. Also, thoughts on Bryce Eldridge's timetable and how Tony Vitello is doing. 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
In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs react to the news that Luka Doncic is out indefinitely with a hamstring strain, chat with Tim Kawakami of the SF Standard about the Warriors' plans, and spend a few minutes talking trash to Grandi ahead of Monday's Knockout Tournament.
Willard and Dibs' full show from Friday, April 3rd. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to the report that Steph Curry is set to return on Sunday vs. the Rockets, wonder when Easter became about presents, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs react to the news that Luka Doncic is out indefinitely with a hamstring strain, chat with Tim Kawakami of the SF Standard about the Warriors' plans, and spend a few minutes talking trash to Grandi ahead of Monday's Knockout Tournament. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs chat with Matt Susac, brother of Daniel Susac after Daniel got three hits in his first MLB start last night in the Giants' win over the Mets, play Higher or Lower (69th season of the Giants edition), discuss Luis Arraez's start to the season, and more. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs react to Tony Vitello's Tiger Woods comments postgame last night, debate if he's just running material, take calls from Giants fans on Vitello, and more.
Tim Kawakami, who covers all Bay Area sports teams for the SF Standard, joins Willard and Dibs to discuss the Warriors' chase of Kawhi Leonard at the trade deadline, what they may do this offseason, and more.
With the Chase Center fans watching, Steph Curry — who finally completed five-on-five action in practice — went through his full pregame warmup. The intense workout is the latest step in his return, expected on Sunday. If he does return, that's four games he'll get before the play-in. Marcus Thompson, Tim Kawakami and The Athletic's Warriors insider Nick Friedell discuss what Curry's return means for this season and next. 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
Tim Kawakami and Nick Friedell discuss the Warriors' OT loss to the Bulls right after a dismal defeat in Utah. What can they expect from Kristaps Porzingis, Brandin Podziemski and De'Anthony Melton down the stretch? 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