In episode 6 of A King's Reign, Jason Lloyd details how the Cavaliers got LeBron James back to Cleveland, Joe Vardon on the epic Cavs 2016 title, and then Marcus Thompson and Zena Keita with a deep dive into the history of the LeBron James-Steph Curry rivalry.A King's Reign is brought to you by Factor. Head to factormeals.com/king50 and use code KING50 to get 50% off, now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marcus Thompson and Anthony Slater discuss the Warriors' future, including the decline of the dynasty, the need for a secondary scorer alongside Curry, the hunt for a key player, Clay's performances, rookie player rotation, lineup adjustments, and player aspirations.

Marcus Thompson, an insightful NBA reporter for The Athletic, joins the discussion on the Phoenix Suns' bold trade moves and their implications for star player Jimmy Butler. They dive into Nikola Jokic's strong MVP candidacy and the evolving landscape of NBA rivalries. Highlights include how Cam Johnson could be pivotal for a championship run and the growing title pressure on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Thompson also sheds light on the significance of Rivalry Week and the dynamics that make these matchups exciting.

Marcus Thompson, a seasoned NBA reporter for The Athletic, joins to dissect the Warriors' dominating performance against the Sixers. He praises Stephen Curry's perfect three-point shooting and delves into Jonathan Kuminga's emergence as a key player. The conversation also touches on Jimmy Butler's struggles and the evolving dynamics in Philadelphia. They explore recent fan voting trends, highlighting the discrepancies between player success and public support. A lively discussion that captures the essence of this thrilling NBA season!

Marcus Thompson, an award-winning NBA reporter with deep insights into the Golden State Warriors, joins to discuss the recent struggles of the team and the urgent need for a reliable second option. The conversation highlights Nikola Jokić’s standout performance against the Warriors, the Bucks' resurgence, and prospect matchups in the NBA Cup Knockout stage. Additionally, Thompson and hosts Dave DuFour and Zena Keita analyze conference finals frontrunners, strategies shaping the elimination games, and the evolving dynamics of the Western Conference.

Marcus Thompson and Anthony Slater discuss the Warriors' offseason activities, player recruitment, potential trade scenarios, lineup configurations, offensive strategies, new coaching hires, and insights on assistant coaches and beat writers.

James Edwards III and Marcus Thompson join David Aldridge to discuss Pistons draft, Bronny's NBA potential, and the new WNBA team. Topics include draft strategy, GM decision-making, Rudy Gobert's defense, Bronny's readiness, and excitement for the WNBA season.

Marcus Thompson, Tim Kawakami, and Anthony Slater discuss the Golden State Warriors' recent struggles, focusing on a controversial game and player ejection, analyzing the team's ineffective lineup, debating strategies for improvement, and praising the impressive performances of Dev Booker and Kamiga.

The Ringer's Bill Simmons talks about his involvement in the HBO documentary series 'Music Box' (1:55) before chatting with The Athletic's Marcus Thompson about the 12-2 Golden State Warriors, the production from young players like Jonathan Kuminga and Jordan Poole, the rejuvenation of Andre Iguodala, Andrew Wiggins, the much-anticipated return of Klay Thompson, and more (14:40). Then BiIl is joined by The Ringer's Danny Kelly and NFL Network's Peter Schrager to revisit the top 15 picks from the 2021 NFL draft (51:25) before Peter and Bill make their Million-Dollar Picks for NFL Week 11 (1:42:30).Host: Bill SimmonsGuests: Marcus Thompson, Peter Schrager, and Danny KellyProducer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletic’s Marcus Thompson joins Kevin O’Connor for a deep dive on the Golden State Warriors’ 2021-22 season. Marcus shares his insight into how the Warriors have balanced their short-term goals for getting the most out of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green and their long-term goals for developing young talent to avoid a down period once their stars are gone (0:45). Then KOC and Marcus discuss two other teams in the league that have overhauled their rosters, while keeping their key players in place, the Bulls and Lakers, and how all three teams share a need for on-court sacrifice (17:30), and whether Steve Kerr can mirror the adaptability the Warriors are requiring of their players (25:45). Then they talk about Klay Thompson’s recovery and how the Warriors could arrange their players on the floor when he returns to play in December (36:00). Finally, they touch on potential big trades looming on the horizon with the three giant question marks of Bradley Beal, Damian Lillard, and Ben Simmons still hanging over the league, which young players the Warriors would be willing to give up, and what other kinds of players they might target (51:00). Host: Kevin O’ConnorGuest: Marcus Thompson IIAssociate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices