Warriors Plus Minus: A show about the Golden State Warriors 2025-26 Golden State Warriors Season Preview
Oct 18, 2025
Nick Friedell, an NBA reporter from The Athletic, joins the discussion about the Warriors’ upcoming season. They dive into Steph Curry's impressive conditioning as he starts his 17th season. The team debates the effectiveness of an aging roster and discusses how emerging players like Jonathan Kuminga might fit into critical roles. They explore potential lineup changes, the importance of health heading into playoffs, and even speculate on the consequences if Steve Kerr steps down. Plus, thoughts on possible blockbuster trades add excitement to the preview!
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Curry's Elite Conditioning Signals Big Season
- Steph Curry remains exceptionally committed and looks physically freshest entering year 17.
- The hosts believe his conditioning sets expectations for a strong start and finish to the season.
Second-Rounder Showing Early Value
- Will Richards has earned Steve Kerr's trust and shown activity on both ends in preseason minutes.
- The panel views second-round contributions as an encouraging sign for roster depth early in the year.
Start With Last Year's Closing Five Logic
- Consider starting a line similar to last year's closing five but replace Moody with GP2 if Moody isn't available.
- Use GP2 to start and then sub in Horford later to manage veteran minutes and matchups.