Warriors Off Court

Golden State Warriors beat writer Connor Letourneau discusses one of the world’s most interesting basketball teams. The show covers the 2015, '17 and '18 NBA champions through a mix of commentary and interviews with key players and members of the team’s organization.

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Previewing Question-Filled Training Camp
Chronicle 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.
31 min
102
Chase Center Feng Shui
How's the ch'i flowing at the Chase Center? Scott Ostler walked through the Warriors' new home with Feng Shui expert Deborah Gee, and he talks about the experience with fellow Chronicle columnist Ann Killion, Included are excerpts of Gee's insights.
22 min
103
Al Attles, the Hall of Fame & Steve Kerr
Chronicle staff writer Ron Kroichick and columnist Bruce Jenkins talk about Al Attles’ Hall-of-Fame induction, reflect on his impact on the Warriors and dissect the challenges ahead for current head coach Steve Kerr.
20 min
104
Chase Center, World Cup and Warriors' Challenges
Chronicle writers Bruce Jenkins and Rusty Simmons talk Chase Center, courtside memories, Steve Kerr and the World Cup, plus the challenges facing the new-look Warriors.
30 min
105
An Early Look at the Warriors Season
Sports columnists Ann Killion and Scott Ostler preview the upcoming inaugural season at the Chase Center, discuss DeMarcus Cousins' latest injury and marvel at Steph Curry's latest charitable gift.
16 min
106
Warriors 2019-2020 Schedule Preview
Sportswriters Ron Kroichick and Scott Ostler break down the Warriors’ 2019-20 schedule, which includes the opening of the Chase Center. How will they play there? And how will they handle a tough early road stretch?
16 min
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What Draymond Green Learned From K.D.
Ann Killion and Scott Ostler talk about the four-year contract extension for "the heartbeat of the Warriors." Was he influenced by the Kevin Durant contract talks that hung over the team last year? Plus: Some 2019-20 schedule hints.
15 min
108
Jordan Poole's Overdose of Swag
Warriors rookie Jordan Poole reflects on his inaugural NBA Summer League and his transition to the pro game, and he explains why Michigan coach John Beilein described him as having an "overdose of swag."
17 min
109
Warriors Offseason, the Chase Center, Curry's P...
In this episode, Bruce Jenkins and Ann Killion talk about Ann's recent tour of the opulent Chase Center and discuss Warriors offseason moves. Also, Ann talks about Stephen and Ayesha Curry's new foundation and why Curry is the real deal when it comes to accessible superstars.
22 min
110
Warriors & the Wild West
Chronicle feature writer Ron Kroichick and columnists Bruce Jenkins and Scott Ostler discuss the reshaped Warriors, how they will look on defense next season and where they might fit on the new Western Conference landscape.
21 min
111
What 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.
36 min
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Analyzing the Willie Cauley-Stein Signing
Wes 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.
33 min
113
Get to Know Summer League Coach Aaron Miles
Summer 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.
20 min
114
Making Sense of a Wild Start to Free Agency
On 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.
39 min
115
Previewing a Monumental Free Agency
On 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.
38 min
116
Drafting Stephen Curry: 10 Years Later
Ann Killion and Rusty Simmons remember the night that changed the Warriors forever, with memories from Steve Kerr, Dell Curry, Larry Riley, Don Nelson and the man himself.
27 min
117
Chaotic Draft Night
Sportswriter 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.
31 min
118
Is 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.
34 min
119
Kevin Durant’s Injury and the Game 5 Win
Ann 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.
23 min
120
Can 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.
24 min
121
Fifth & Mission: End of an Era for the Warriors?
As a bonus, Warriors Off Court presents this episode of the Chronicle's flagship news podcast 5th & Mission. Scott Ostler and Ann Killion talk with host Demian Bulwa about the move to San Francisco, the Mark Stevens shove of Kyle Lowry, and the team's on-court future.
21 min
122
Is "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.
25 min
123
Why the Warriors Are So Resilient
Sports 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.
30 min
124
Do 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.
21 min
125
Where 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.
33 min