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Warriors Off CourtCould the Bucks' Struggles Help the Warriors?With Milwaukee eliminated from the playoffs, Wes Goldberg of the Mercury News and the Locked on Warriors podcast joins Connor Letourneau to discuss how the Bucks' woes could buoy Golden States chances of landing Giannis Antetokounmpo. Note: This episode was recorded before Game 5 of the Bucks-Heat series, after which Antetokounmpo told reporters he would not request a trade. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-09-0934 minWarriors Off CourtWhat Should the Warriors Do in the Draft?Wes Goldberg, the Warriors beat writer for the Mercury News, joins Connor Letourneau to discuss the options Golden State has with the No. 2 pick in October's draft.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-09-0241 minWarriors Off CourtProtests in Sports: What Impact Will They Have?Chronicle columnist Otis Taylor Jr. joins Connor Letourneau to talk about the decision by NBA players to sit out playoff games in protest of the shooting of Jacob Blake. For the players, it's a nearly unprecedented use of their collective power. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-08-2834 minWarriors Off CourtBob Fitzgerald Heads to the BubbleWarriors broadcaster Bob Fitzgerald joins Connor Letourneau to discuss his new role calling games at the NBA bubble in Orlando. Also, what's his opinion of the Warriors' looming lottery pick?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-08-1726 minWarriors Off CourtCould Golden State Make a Run at Devin Booker?Bram Hillsman, host of the popular Warriors Huddle podcast, joins Connor Letourneau to field readers' questions about the team, the draft and a certain player Draymond Green just got fined for talking about. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-08-1133 minWarriors Off CourtShould the Warriors Trade Their Top-5 Pick?Bram Hillsman, host of the popular Warriors Huddle podcast, joins Connor Letourneau to field mailbag questions about a number of compelling Golden State topics, including whether the Warriors should consider trading their top-5 draft pick.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-06-2638 minWarriors Off CourtGiannis, Curry and a Closing WindowWes Goldberg, the Warriors beat writer for the Mercury News, joins Connor Letourneau to field readers' mailbag questions about a host of intriguing Golden State topics.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-06-1835 minWarriors Off CourtWho Should Warriors Add for Minicamp?Warriors Huddle podcast host Bram Hillsman joins Connor Letourneau to discuss what Golden State should do with the back end of its roster. Who should be added during the NBA's transaction window?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-06-1342 minWarriors Off CourtThe Warriors' Path to ContentionWes Goldberg, the Warriors beat writer for the Mercury News, joins Connor Letourneau to discuss what Golden State needs to do this offseason to build a contender.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-06-1047 minWarriors Off CourtWhen Teams Stop Sticking to SportsOtis R. Taylor Jr,, The Chronicle’s metro columnist in Oakland and the East Bay, joins Connor Letourneau to discuss sportswriting at a time of civil unrest, why teams are so afraid to say anything of substance about racism in America, and how a tweet can cost a local sportscaster his job. | George Floyd protests live updates
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-06-0342 minWarriors Off CourtEven if the NBA Comes Back, Should the Warriors?As the NBA makes plans to return in Orlando, Mercury News Warriors beat writer Wes Goldberg joins Connor Letourneau to discuss whether Golden State should even want to play another game this season.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2923 minWarriors Off CourtBiggest Draft Busts in Warriors HistoryBram Hillsman, host of the popular Warriors Huddle podcast, joins Connor Letourneau to discuss the biggest draft busts in Golden State history.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2330 minWarriors Off CourtHow plausible is Giannis-to-the-Warriors?Wes Goldberg, the Warriors beat writer for the Mercury News, joins Connor Letourneau from Florida to discuss the possibility of Giannis Antetokounmpo joining Golden State -- and he makes Connor jealous by eating at a restaurant. | Coronavirus updates: sfchronicle.com/coronavirus
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-2138 minWarriors Off CourtChris Mullin's Michael Jordan MemoriesAs "The Last Dance" winds down, Warriors great Chris Mullin joins Connor Letourneau to discuss what it was like to share the court with Michael Jordan, both as teammate and foe.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-1723 minWarriors Off CourtWould Steph Curry's Warriors Beat Michael Jordan's Bulls?Bram Hillsman, host of the "Warriors Huddle" podcast, joins Connor Letourneau to settle a debate sparked by “The Last Dance”: Could the best team from the Michael Jordan-led Bulls beat the best team from the dynastic Warriors?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-1038 minWarriors Off CourtWill Draymond Green Be Traded?Wes Goldberg, the Warriors beat writer for the Mercury News, joins Connor Letourneau to field the pressing questions from you, the readers. Will Draymond Green be traded? Is Kevon Looney's career over?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-05-0634 minWarriors Off CourtThe 2013 NBA Draft's Lessons for the in Warriors 2020Wes Goldberg, the Warriors beat writer for the Mercury News, joins Connor Letourneau to discuss what Golden State can learn from a 2013 NBA draft that featured the one and only Anthony Bennett as its No. 1 pick.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-04-2542 minWarriors Off CourtWhat Jalen Green's Announcement Means for the NBAKevin Danna — the longtime play-by-play announcer for the Santa Cruz Warriors — joins Connor Letourneau to discuss Thursday’s news that top recruit Jalen Green will forgo college to join a reshaped NBA professional pathway program that’s partnering with the G League that could spell and end to "one and done" in college basketball.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-04-1736 minWarriors Off CourtCould Coronavirus Change Warriors' Decision-Making?Bram Hillsman — host of the popular Warriors podcast "Warriors Huddle" — joins Connor Letourneau to discuss the financial repercussions of the NBA shutdown due to COVID-19 and how they could impact Golden State’s decision-making going forward. | Coronavirus updates: sfchronicle.com/coronavirus
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-04-1341 minWarriors Off CourtNBA Draft SleepersWes Goldberg, the Warriors beat writer for the Mercury News, joins Connor Letourneau to look at the players Golden State might want to trade down in the draft to select. Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-04-0257 minWarriors Off CourtSportswriting Origin StoriesWes Goldberg, the Warriors beat writer for the San Jose Mercury News, joins Chronicle Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau to discuss how they got into sportswriting, their influences and more as they shelter in place in their respective apartments.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-03-2539 minWarriors Off CourtCoronavirus Shutdown MailbagFellow beat writer Wes Goldberg of the Mercury News joins Connor Letourneau to answer questions about the NBA season, the Olympics and other basketball issues affected by the coronavirus shutdown. | Stay current on the crisis with unlimited Chronicle access.
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Total SFWarriors beat writer Connor Letourneau | Total SF in ExileThe first episode of Total SF in Exile - recorded in host Peter Hartlaub's living room in the work from home era — is an interview with San Francisco Chronicle beat writer Connor Letourneau. This "meet a Chronicle colleague" episode features Connor talking about how he got into journalism, his favorite things in Alameda and what it's been like covering the Warriors in the coronavirus era.
Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "The Tide Will Rise" by the Sunset Shipwrecks off their album "Community" and cable car bell ringing by 8-time champion Byron Cobb.
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Total SFWarriors beat writer Connor Letourneau | Total SF in ExileThe first episode of Total SF in Exile - recorded in host Peter Hartlaub's living room in the work from home era — is an interview with San Francisco Chronicle beat writer Connor Letourneau. This "meet a Chronicle colleague" episode features Connor talking about how he got into journalism, his favorite things in Alameda and what it's been like covering the Warriors in the coronavirus era.Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "The Tide Will Rise" by the Sunset Shipwrecks off their album "Community" and cable car bell ringing by 8-time champion Byron Cobb. Le...2020-03-1638 minWarriors Off CourtIs the Warriors' Season Over?Scott Ostler and Connor Letourneau go in-depth on the NBA's historic decision to suspend play for at least a month.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-03-1329 minWarriors Off CourtBreaking Down Steph Curry's ReturnLongtime Chronicle sportswriter Rusty Simmons joined Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau to go in-depth on Stephen Curry’s return from a broken left hand, and what his presence could mean for Golden State the rest of the season.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-03-0629 minWarriors Off CourtIs Marquese Chriss the Answer at Center?Mercury News Warriors beat writer Wes Goldberg joins Connor Letourneau to discuss whether Marquese Chriss should be Golden State’s starting center next season, assess the Dragan Bender Experiment and much more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-02-2630 minWarriors Off CourtWas the D'Angelo Russell Trade Worth It?Wes Goldberg, the Warriors reporter for the Mercury News, joins The Chronicle's Connor Letourneau after a chaotic trade-deadline day in which the Warriors dealt D’Angelo Russell, Omari Spellman and Jacob Evans III to Minnesota for Andrew Wiggins and two draft picks.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-02-0732 minWarriors Off CourtWillie Cauley-Stein Trade AnalysisSalary cap expert Jeff Siegel chats with The Chronicle’s Connor Letourneau about the financial ramifications of the trade with Dallas, the upcoming trade deadline, the value of D’Angelo Russell and the importance of the first six days of July.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-01-2832 minWarriors Off CourtKobe Bryant Dies: Remembering MambaConnor Letourneau and his Mercury News counterpart Wes Goldberg talk about Kobe Bryant’s legacy and share some of their favorite Kobe memories in the wake of his tragic death. | Get unlimited Chronicle access.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-01-2625 minWarriors Off CourtRick Welts Remembers David SternWarriors president Rick Welts sits down with Golden State beat writer Connor Letourneau to reflect on late NBA commissioner David Stern, whom Welts considered a second father.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-01-2043 minWarriors Off CourtWhat Should the Warriors Do In The NBA Draft?Sam Vecenie, who covers the NBA draft for The Athletic, joins Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau to discuss the strength of this draft, some of the top prospects and what could make sense for Golden State.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-01-1324 minWarriors Off CourtCould Giannis Antetokounmpo be a Warrior?Matt Velazquez — the Bucks beat writer for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — joins Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau to go in-depth on Giannis Antetokounmpo's future and the chances of him landing with Golden State.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-01-0930 minWarriors Off CourtPR Guru Ray RidderThe Warriors’ vice president of communications sat down with Connor Letourneau at the team hotel outside San Antonio to discuss his career path, the importance of storytelling, fielding media requests for an NBA dynasty and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-12-3130 minWarriors Off CourtThe Art of Storytelling With Bleacher Report's Mirin FaderBleacher Report staff writer Mirin Fader joined Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau on the phone to discuss her winding career path, approach to storytelling, experiences with the Ball family and much, much more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-12-1938 minWarriors Off CourtBob Fitzgerald on a Transitional SeasonBob Fitzgerald — the Warriors' longtime TV play-by-play man — sits down with beat writer Connor Letourneau to discuss his relationship with new color commentator Kelena Azubuike, what the Warriors can get out of this transitional season, Marquese Chriss’ development and some of Fitzgerald’s favorite players to cover over the years.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-12-1642 minWarriors Off CourtTim Roye puts Warriors' Struggles in PerspectiveTim Roye — the Warriors' legendary play-by-play man — sits down with beat writer Connor Letourneau at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte to discuss Golden State's jarring start, Eric Paschall’s Rookie of the Year candidacy and his all-time favorite Warriors.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-12-0429 minWarriors Off CourtHow Did the Warriors Miss on Kendrick Nunn?Santa Cruz Warriors play-by-play broadcaster Kevin Danna joins beat writer Connor Letourneau to discuss former Santa Cruz guard and current NBA Rookie of the Year candidate Kendrick Nunn, two-way contracts and much more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-11-2641 minWarriors Off CourtWho Are the Young Building Blocks?Sports enterprise writer Ron Kroichick joins beat writer Connor Letourneau to break down a disastrous start to the season and look at what it could mean for 2020-21.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-11-1624 minWarriors Off CourtThe Warriors Without CurrySportswriter Rusty Simmons joins beat writer Connor Letourneau to break down the aftermath of Friday's news that Stephen Curry will miss at least three months with a broken bone in his left hand.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-11-0228 minWarriors Off CourtThe Stephen Curry InjurySports features writer Ron Kroichick joins beat writer Connor Letourneau to discuss the Warriors' disastrous loss to the Suns in which Stephen Curry broke a bone in his left hand.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-10-3122 minWarriors Off CourtWarriors Season PreviewSportswriter Ron Kroichick joins beat writer Connor Letourneau to discuss the Warriors' best- and worst-case scenarios, as well as look at some preseason superlatives.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-10-2331 minWarriors Off CourtMarquese Chriss and John OliverJohn Oliver is suddenly a Marquese Chriss fan. Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau sits down with the center who reacts to the HBO host's shtick, opens up about his push for a 15-man roster spot, and addresses his chaotic tenure with the Suns.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-10-1716 minWarriors Off CourtZaza Pachulia, The BusinessmanWarriors consultant and former center Zaza Pachulia sits down with beat writer Connor Letourneau to discuss his new role with team, his friendship with Klay Thompson and much, much more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-10-0731 minWarriors Off CourtMedia DayWarriors beat writer Connor Letourneau, features writer Ron Kroichick and columnist Ann Killion discuss their takeaways from Warriors Media Day. On the agenda: Reactions to Willie Cauley-Stein's injury, Steve Kerr's challenge, DeAngelo Russell's eagerness to fit in.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-10-0127 minWarriors Off CourtPreviewing Question-Filled Training CampChronicle Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau returns from hiatus and joins columnists Bruce Jenkins and Scott Ostler to discuss Kevin Durant's moodiness, the eight new players on the roster and the Chase Center's Mindfullness Room.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-09-2633 minWarriors Off CourtWhat Will the 2019-20 Warriors Look Like?Connor Letourneau sits down with Scott Ostler to talk about a hectic free agency, look ahead to Golden State’s youth movement, and appreciate one last visit to the team’s East Bay headquarters at the Oakland Convention Center.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-07-1638 minWarriors Off CourtAnalyzing the Willie Cauley-Stein SigningWes Goldberg — the Kings writer for Forbes — sat down with Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau to discuss Golden State's signing of ex-Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein. They also broke down the ramifications of the Warriors' sign-and-trade deal for D’Angelo Russell, the team's outlook for next season and much, much more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-07-0335 minWarriors Off CourtGet to Know Summer League Coach Aaron MilesSummer League head coach Aaron Miles sat down with Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau to discuss his playing career on professional basketball’s fringes, his path to Golden State’s bench and much, much more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-07-0222 minWarriors Off CourtMaking Sense of a Wild Start to Free AgencyOn the latest episode of Warriors Off Court, Golden State beat writer Connor Letourneau tries to make sense of a crazy first day of free agency with big moves for Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-07-0141 minWarriors Off CourtPreviewing a Monumental Free AgencyOn the latest episode of Warriors Off Court, Chronicle sportswriter Rusty Simmons joins Golden State beat writer Connor Letourneau to preview what should be a chaotic free-agency period.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-06-2840 minWarriors Off CourtChaotic Draft NightSportswriter Rusty Simmons and Santa Cruz Warriors play-by-play voice Kevin Danna join Connor Letourneau to talk about a memorable draft night: Golden State took Michigan shooting guard Jordan Poole at 28, Serbian big man Alen Smailagic at 39 and Villanova power forward Eric Paschall at 41.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-06-2133 minWarriors Off CourtIs This the End of the Warriors' Dynasty?Ann Killion, Scott Ostler and Rusty Simmons join Connor Letourneau to break down the possible end of Golden State's run and the ramifications of Klay Thompson's knee injury, a torn ACL.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-06-1436 minWarriors Off CourtKevin Durant’s Injury and the Game 5 WinAnn Killion and Scott Ostler join Connor Letourneau to talk about Golden State’s stunning Game 5 win in Toronto, Thursday's Game 6 — the last-ever game at Oracle Arena — and news that Kevin Durant suffered an Achilles injury.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-06-1125 minWarriors Off CourtCan the Warriors Dig Out of a 3-1 hole?Sports columnists Ann Killion and Scott Ostler and beat writer Connor Letourneau break down Golden State’s stunning Game 4 loss and analyze where it goes from here. After all, only one team in NBA history has come back from a 3-1 deficit in the Finals.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-06-0826 minWarriors Off CourtIs "Strength in Numbers" a Myth?Columnists Ann Killion and Scott Ostler join beat writer Connor Letourneau after the Warriors' Game 3 loss to the Raptors to analyze what we learned about Klay Thompson from his absence and discuss whether "Strength in Numbers" is more than a myth.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-06-0626 minWarriors Off CourtWhy the Warriors Are So ResilientSports columnist Scott Ostler joins beat writer Connor Letourneau to break down Golden State's Game 2 win over the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Finals, discuss the true meaning of "championship pedigree" and look ahead to Game 3.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-06-0332 minWarriors Off CourtDo the Warriors Need Durant to Win?Golden State loses Game 1 of the NBA Finals for the first time. Scott Ostler and Ann Killion join Connor Letourneau to talk about Drake, losing in Toronto, and just how much the Warriors need the injured Kevin Durant going forward.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-05-3123 minWarriors Off CourtWhere Does Golden State Rank Among NBA Dynasties?Scott Ostler joins Connor Letourneau to compare the Warriors dynasty with those of the Lakers, Bulls, Celtics and Spurs. And they preview the NBA Finals against Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-05-2835 minWarriors Off CourtWhat's Gotten Into Draymond Green?Scott Ostler and Ann Killion sat down with Connor Letourneau to recap Golden State's Game 4 win over the Trail Blazers, look ahead to the nine-day hiatus before the NBA Finals and analyze what has powered Draymond Green in these playoffs.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-05-2125 minWarriors Off CourtAre the Warriors and Bucks on a Collision Course?Scott Ostler and Ann Killion sit down with Connor Letourneau to look ahead to Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Trail Blazers and a possible 10-day layoff if Golden State sweeps.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-05-1924 minWarriors Off CourtAre the Warriors Poised to Sweep the Trail Blazers?As the Western Conference Finals head to Portland, Connor Letourneau and Scott Ostler recap a wild Game 2 — featuring great performances by both Curry brothers — and discuss whether a Golden State sweep is inevitable.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-05-1727 minWarriors Off CourtAre the Warriors Better Without Kevin Durant?Scott Ostler and Connor Letourneau look ahead to Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Can the Portland Trail Blazers challenge Golden State? And another pressing question: Are the Warriors actually better without KD?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-05-1531 minWarriors Off CourtWestern Conference Finals PreviewSportswriter Rusty Simmons joins Connor Letourneau to preview the conference finals against the Portland Trail Blazers. Could Kevin Durant and DeMarcus Cousins both play at some point? Plus: A review of the Game 6 win over the Rockets.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-05-1328 minWarriors Off CourtHow Will Kevin Durant's Injury Affect the Warriors?Columnist Scott Ostler and beat writer Connor Letourneau talk about Kevin Durant’s calf injury in Game 5 against the Houston Rockets, the Warriors’ fourth-quarter resilience, Stephen Curry’s continued shooting woes and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-05-0926 minWarriors Off CourtIs Kevin Durant the Best in the World?San Francisco Chronicle columnist Ann Killion joins Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau to discuss Kevin Durant’s dominance, Stephen Curry’s struggles — and Houston's Mexican food.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-05-0626 minWarriors Off CourtHow the Warriors Rediscovered Their HustleOn the latest episode of Warriors Off Court, sports columnist Ann Killion joined Golden State beat writer Connor Letourneau to discuss whether the Warriors have flipped the proverbial switch, locker-room dynamics and much, much more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-05-0326 minWarriors Off CourtHow the Warriors Became Fashion IconsTony Bravo — The Chronicle's style reporter — joins Golden State beat writer Connor Letourneau to talk about how and why the Warriors have become such big players in the fashion world.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-05-0129 minWarriors Off CourtWarriors, Rockets Writers Talk Game 1Jonathan Feigen, the Houston Chronicle's Rockets beat writer, joins San Francisco Chronicle Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau to discuss Houston's complaints about the officiating, Kevin Durant's dominance and much more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-04-2927 minWarriors Off CourtWhat’s the Root of the Warriors’ Problems?Sportswriter Rusty Simmons joins beat writer Connor Letourneau to break down the Warriors’ Game 5 loss to the Clippers, how it could affect Golden State in the next round, what’s ailing the Warriors and much, much more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-04-2517 minWarriors Off CourtHave the Warriors and Rockets Been On a Collision Course?Features writer Ron Kroichick joins beat writer Connor Letourneau to discuss Stephen Curry’s ongoing foul trouble, Klay Thompson’s hilarity, a potential showdown with the Rockets in the West semifinals and much, much more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-04-2330 minWarriors Off CourtHave the Warriors Flipped the Switch?Columnist Scott Ostler and beat writer Connor Letourneau discuss Kevin Durant’s big Game 3, the Warriors’ center rotation post-DeMarcus Cousins, how the Clippers are auditioning for free agents and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-04-2041 minWarriors Off CourtHow Bad Is It for the Warriors?The Chronicle's Rusty Simmons joins Connor Letourneau to talk about Golden State’s historic Game 2 collapse against the Clippers. Was that a clue that something’s off for this team? And how will DeMarcus Cousins’ injury affect the playoff run?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-04-1742 minWarriors Off CourtLive! Warriors Playoff PreviewBeat writer Connor Letourneau joins columnist Scott Ostler, sports editor Al Saracevic and 130 subscribers at a Chronicle Talks event. They look ahead to the playoffs, and to what Connor calls the most important summer in franchise history.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-04-121h 21Warriors Off CourtThe 18-year-old Who Might Be Warriors' Draft TargetWarriors beat writer Connor Letourneau made the trip down to Santa Cruz recently to get to know the Santa Cruz Warriors' Alen Smailagic, a 6-foot-10 power forward from Belgrade, Serbia who Golden State might be targeting in June's NBA draft. In this episode, Letourneau has interviews with Smailagic, Santa Cruz head coach Aaron Miles and Santa Cruz general manager Kent Lacob.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-03-2624 minWarriors Off CourtWhat’s Ailing Golden State?San Francisco Chronicle columnist Scott Ostler joins beat writer Connor Letourneau to analyze what exactly is going on with the Warriors. Golden State has lost six of its past 10 games. And none of those defeats were worse than Sunday’s, when the Warriors fumbled away a 16-point first-quarter lead to fall to Phoenix for the first time in 19 meetings. With the playoffs little more than four weeks away, can Golden State get things back on track for the games that matter most?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-03-1229 minWarriors Off CourtSteve Kerr on being a GMWarriors coach Steve Kerr sits down with San Francisco Chronicle beat writer Connor Letourneau to talk about his three-year tenure as the Phoenix Suns’ general manager, and how that front-office stint prepared him for his current role leading the back-to-back NBA champs.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-03-0821 minWarriors Off CourtAndrew Bogut ReturnsSan Francisco Chronicle sportswriters Connor Letourneau and Ron Kroichick sit down for an emergency episode to talk about the Warriors' surprising move to bring Andrew Bogut back for the playoff run. Bogut's been playing in the second-tier Australian league and hasn't exactly been lighting it up, but he's a traditional big man, something Golden State doesn't have, and will need this spring.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-03-0530 minWarriors Off CourtKevin Durant's contentious presserSan Francisco Chronicle sports columnist Ann Killion joins Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau to talk about Kevin Durant's emotional press conference Wednesday night following Golden State's 141-102 rout of the San Antonio Spurs. Durant broke a nine-day silence to take issue with reporters' coverage of his impending free agency.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-02-0728 minWarriors Off CourtStephen Curry on Shooting From 30The Warriors superstar sits down with Connor Letourneau to talk about his shooting range, how he feels about a possible four-point shot, and how he and Kevin Durant needle each other about their signature shoes. Then Connor talks to Chronicle columnist Scott Ostler about whether the Warriors are as unstoppable as they've looked lately, and the percentage chance of DeMarcus Cousins re-signing with the team.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-01-3129 minWarriors Off CourtShaun Livingston, Warriors Executive?Veteran Golden State Warriors point guard Shaun Livingston sits down with San Francisco Chronicle beat writer Connor Letourneau to talk about his plans after basketball — which include a potential position in the Warriors front office.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-12-1715 minWarriors Off CourtBruce Fraser, Stephen Curry's favorite assistant coachWarriors players call assistant coach Bruce Fraser "Q" because he asks so many questions. He joins San Francisco Chronicle Golden State Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau to answer some questions about Stephen Curry's return, Fraser's long friendship with Steve Kerr and much, much more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-12-0417 minWarriors Off CourtQuinn Cook on Duke, the G League and Kevin DurantGolden State guard Quinn Cook talks to San Francisco Chronicle beat writer Connor Letourneau about the Warriors' current struggles, his time at Duke with Coach K, the Blue Devils who came before him and mentored him, playing in the G League, and the fraternity of players who come from Washington, D.C. — like Cook and teammate Kevin Durant.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-11-2118 minWarriors Off CourtWarriors President Rick WeltsGolden State Warriors president and Hall of Famer Rick Welts sits down with San Francisco Chronicle beat writer Connor Letourneau to talk about the Warriors' fast start, the experience of building the Chase Center, the team's new San Francisco arena, and the way the Warriors plan to keep "one foot firmly planted on both sides of San Francisco Bay."
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-11-0530 minWarriors Off CourtDraymond Green opens up about trying 2017-18 seasonIn episode. 30 of Warriors Off Court, San Francisco Chronicle beat writer Connor Letourneau catches up with forward Draymond Green, who opens up about why last season was so difficult for him and why he feels good heading into Golden State's opener.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-10-1518 minWarriors Off CourtWarriors assistant coach Ron AdamsIn Episode 29 of Warriors Off Court, San Francisco Chronicle Golden State beat writer Connor Letourneau sits down with Warriors assistant coach Ron Adams to discuss Damian Jones' development, DeMarcus Cousins' fit and much, much more.
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Warriors Off CourtDeMarcus Cousins' meets Warriors mediaSan Francisco Chronicle sports columnist Bruce Jenkins joins Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau to break down DeMarcus Cousins’ introductory presser.
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Warriors Off CourtNBA Finals 2018 Game 3 previewIn Ep. 22 of Warriors Off Court, San Francisco Chronicle sports columnists Ann Killion and Scott Ostler join beat writer Connor Letourneau to break down Golden State's Game 2 win over the Cavs and look ahead to Game 3.
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Warriors Off CourtNBA Finals Game 1 dramaIn this episode, San Francisco Chronicle Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau breaks down the Golden State's thrilling and bizarre Game 1 win over the Cavs in the NBA Finals. Along with columnist Ann Killion and assistant sports editor Janny Hu, Letourneau discusses how J.R. Smith's blunder at the end of regulation overshadowed a monster game from LeBron James, the fallout from the teams' overtime skirmish and what adjustments the Warriors can make ahead of Game 2.
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Warriors Off CourtGrading San Antonio's Mexican restaurantsIn Episode 15 of the Warriors Off Court podcast, Golden State beat writer Connor Letourneau and sports columnist Scott Ostler break down the Warriors’ Game 3 win over the San Antonio Spurs. They go on to lift the curtain on life on the road in the playoffs, detailing their favorite aspect of San Antonio: all the delicious Mexican food. Letourneau and Ostler also look ahead a bit to a potential Western Conference semifinals between Golden State and the Pelicans.
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Warriors Off CourtWarriors' game one win over SpursIn this episode, The Chronicle’s Golden State beat writer Connor Letourneau and sports columnist Scott Ostler break down the Warriors’ game one win in the first-round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs.
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Warriors Off CourtTaking on the SpursIn this episode, The Chronicle's Golden State beat writer Connor Letourneau, sports editor Al Saracevic and sports columnist Scott Ostler sit down to preview the Warriors’ first-round series against the San Antonio Spurs and grade the Warriors’ regular season. Can Golden State turn on the proverbial switch in the playoffs?
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Warriors Off CourtQuinn Cook and Kevon Looney step upIn Episode 12 of the Warriors Off Court podcast, the Chronicle's Golden State Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau and assistant sports editor Janny Hu discuss Quinn Cook's emergence, what the Warriors can get out of the rest of regular season, and how the team can overcome Stephen Curry's absence in the first round of the playoffs. Additionally, Connor chats with forward Kevon Looney, who has made the most of his uptick in minutes with so many players injured.
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Warriors Off CourtAll-Star 2018 EditionIn this episode of the San Francisco Chronicle’s NBA podcast, Golden State Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau teams up with Chronicle sports columnist Scott Ostler for a special edition from All-Star weekend in Los Angeles.
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Warriors Off CourtWhat's wrong with the Warriors?San Francisco Chronicle Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau and assistant sports editor Janny Hu break down what's been wrong with the Warriors lately, and assess trade deadline moves around the NBA in this episode of the podcast.
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Warriors Off CourtAre the Celtics now the class of the East?In this episode, Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau and assistant sports editor Janny Hu break down the Warriors’ ugly loss to Utah on the heels of a thrilling matchup with Boston. Are the Celtics now the class of the East? Letourneau and Hu also discuss how major injuries in the last week are impacting the playoff landscape, and look ahead to the NBA’s upcoming Feb. 8 trade deadline.
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Warriors Off CourtKevin Durant on TexasIn this episode, Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau and assistant sports editor Janny Hu discuss Stephen Curry’s latest ankle injury – expected to be minor – as well as Kevin Durant’s return from a calf strain. Letourneau and Durant chat 1-on-1 about KD’s trip home to alma mater Texas, where the two spent Friday morning as Durant was honored for his $3 million donation to the school. Letourneau and Hu also debate the Warriors’ midseason awards and grades – Klay Thompson as MVP, anyone?
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Warriors Off CourtHow smallball lineups affects the Warriors' centersIn this episode, Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau and assistant sports editor Janny Hu talk about the NBA's trend toward smallball lineups and how it affects the team's glut of centers, including JaVale McGee, Zaza Pachulia and Jordan Bell. Letourneau and Hu debate whether Kevin Durant could really be this season's Defensive Player of the Year. Letourneau talks with Bell and assistant coach Bruce Fraser about the impending return of Stephen Curry.
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Warriors Off CourtStephen Curry’s ankle injury, Kevin Durant, and Quinn Cook’s journey from the G-LeagueIn this episode, San Francisco Chronicle Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau and assistant sports editor Janny Hu discuss Stephen Curry’s ankle injury, its impact on Kevin Durant, and Quinn Cook’s journey from the G-League to the Warriors’ starting lineup.
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Warriors Off CourtJordan Bell's minutes and the longest road trip of the Warriors' seasonGolden State Warriors' big man Jordan Bell talks with host Connor Letourneau about his playing time. Connor and Janny also reflect on the longest road trip of the season.
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