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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.
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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 '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
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
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
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.
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.
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
In hour 2 of Steiny and Guru, hosts Steiny and Evan (filling in for Guru) the guys get into Tim Kawakami's recent article about a possible "last dance" next year for the Warriors. Plus, how would a deal for Kawhi Leonard or Lebron James look like for the Warriors? Would it be an over commitment?
In hour 1 of Steiny and Guru, hosts Steiny and Evan (filling in for Guru) get into the Giants loss and third baseman Matt Chapman getting into it with Casey Schmitt who had a costly error. Plus, despite a solid offensive outing in one game against the Padres the lineup has struggled mightily. In hour 2 of Steiny and Guru, hosts Steiny and Evan (filling in for Guru) the guys get into Tim Kawakami's recent article about a possible "last dance" next year for the Warriors. Plus, how would a deal for Kawhi Leonard or Lebron James look like for the Warriors? Would it be an over commitment? In hour 3 of Steiny and Guru, hosts Steiny and Evan (filling in for Guru) get further into free agent options for the Warriors next year and the guys discuss the impact Kristaps Porzingis has had with the Warriors over the Hawks. Has Kuminga excelled more with the Hawks? In the final hour of Steiny and Guru, hosts Steiny and Evan filling in for Guru, discuss the recent criticism Jim Bowden had for Giants manager, Tony Vitello. Plus, does Tony Vitello need his hand held by former managers Bruce Bochy & Ron Washington?
From 'Warriors Plus Minus: A show about the Golden State Warriors' (subscribe here): 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
From 'The TK Show' (subscribe here): Tim Kawakami and the SF Standard's Kerry Crowley answer questions about the 49ers' offseason moves, Kyle Shanahan's pressers and the value of the Warriors' young players. 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
Tim Kawakami and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' moves and talks on the first day of free agency -- Mike Evans is the new WR1 and talks with Trent Williams seem to be getting tense. 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 Dylan Hernandez discuss Shohei Ohtani's grand slam to start the World Baseball Classic and Logan Webb getting the first meaningful start for Team USA. Also, the Rams' go for it again and the Warriors hunker down. 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 react to Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy telling Tim Kawakami that trading Jonathan Kuminga for Kristaps Porzingis "made sense." Do you agree?
Willard and Dibs' full show from Wednesday, March 4th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to last night's thrilling win by the Sharks, discuss how angry Warriors fans are and wonder how long it'll take for fans to get past the emotions of the whole Jonathan Kuminga situation. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs react to a caller who suggests the Warriors are lying about Steph Curry, chat with Giants shortstop Willy Adames, react to what Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy told Tim Kawakami, and more. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs listen to Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy talk about Steve Kerr's future, trading for Kristaps Porzingis, and more. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs chat with Warriors head coach Steve Kerr about where the team currently stands, react to what Kerr told them, and more.
Hour 4: Silver & JD finish off Wednesday's show by playing clips from Warriors General Manager Mike Dunleavy on his recent appearance on The TK Show with Tim Kawakami. While Dunleavy remains calm about the future, Silver & JD preach more urgency. While the Warriors hope to retain Steph Curry for the remainder of his career, they will have to create an environment where he's able to play meaningful basketball in the Bay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SF Standard Sports Journalist Tim Kawakami joins the show to recap his interview with Warrior's Owner Joe Lacob. He breaks down Lacob's comments on the futures of Head Coach Steve Kerr and Draymond Green. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 2: D-Pop and J.D. discuss the validity of the Draymond Green trade rumors this season and his shrinking role on the Warriors in the closing lineup. They also talk about Steve Kerr's future with the Warriors and if he will return next season. Tim Kawakami joins the show to recap his interview with Warriors Owner Joe Lacob. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.