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• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies host · Opinion · 6 h ago around the league

  The host says that when the Warriors tested Memphis physically, Stewart, Jerome and Edey pushed back. In his opinion, this team is tougher than last year's.

  “The Memphis Grizzlies are off to a 3-0 start for the third time in franchise history” at 3:17 · listen ↗

• X Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) · Report · 15 h ago

  The Warriors will get back their veterans tomorrow night in Denver. Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Al Horford are cleared vs Nuggets. So is Brandin Podziemski. All four missed the Phoenix loss. Gui Santos is questionable. Brandon Williams and Charles Bassey are probable.

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  also reported by Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA), Matt Kolsky, Locked On Warriors

• Podcast Locked On Warriors · 2 points · 25 h ago
  • Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Brandin Podziemski were inactive and did not dress. The host described the designation as injury/illness, without saying which applied to which player. at 1:56
  • Host opinion: Curry, Green and Podziemski are three of the team's four best players, and the fourth is a rookie. at 2:11

  “Depleted Warriors Fall Short To Suns” · listen ↗

• ESPN ESPN · Report · 27 h ago

  Green (back) won't play Saturday in Phoenix.

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• Podcast Numbers on the Board host · Report · 46 h ago around the league

  Warriors blew a 12-point lead to the Grizzlies on a 16-0 run; Steve Kerr picked up a technical after a Draymond illegal screen.

  “20 Things We Have Learned So Far | Numbers On The Board” at 1:23:21 · listen ↗

• Podcast Draymond Green (quoted), via Gil's Arena · Quote · Oct 24 around the league

  On his own show, Draymond Green said he pulled Acuff aside during a preseason game against the Warriors. He warned Acuff about possessions where only he touches the ball, saying the Kings could have a bunch of those this year and that this could lead to vets plotting against him and to bad habits.

  “Sixers Erase A MASSIVE 29-Point Deficit, SGA Ends His Streak & Jaylen Brown Calls CAP On Tatum!_1 Part 2” at 1:03:59 · listen ↗

  also reported by The Mismatch host

• X Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) · Report · 36 h ago

  Draymond Green (back) OUT tonight. #Suns #DubNation

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• Podcast Locked On Warriors · 2 points · 41 h ago
  • Host, echoing viewer comments: Draymond Green and Curry have to be much better than in this game if the team is going to do anything. at 11:24
  • Host hopes Curry and Draymond are on the floor tomorrow and play much better. No injury or availability report is given. at 33:35

  “Warriors Collapse, Memphis Capitalizes” · listen ↗

• X Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) · Report · 43 h ago

  Key news to watch (status as of 5 ET) Questionable: Kyrie Irving Doubtful: Draymond Green

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• ESPN ESPN · Report · 44 h ago

  Green is doubtful to play Saturday against the Suns due to bilateral low back soreness.

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• Podcast Yaxel Lendeborg; Draymond Green; Stephen Curry; Steve Kerr (reported), via Hardwood Knocks · Relayed report · Oct 24 around the league

  Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg talked trash to Luka Doncic during the game and afterwards said he 'lost all respect for Luca'. The hosts say Draymond Green, Steph and Kerr all came out in support. Luka was 1 of 6 when guarded by Lendeborg, per the host's recollection.

  “The 2026-27 NBA Overreactions Draft!” at 54:12 · listen ↗

• X Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) · Report · Oct 23

  The Warriors are starting big against the Grizzlies and placing two-way center Graham Ike in the lineup against Zach Edey Steph Curry Brandin Podziemski Yaxel Lendeborg Draymond Green Graham Ike

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• X Law Murray (@LawMurrayTheNU) · Report · Oct 23

  Some matchup items for Clippers at Los Angeles Friday night The Clippers have a starting center who is only slightly taller than Draymond Green, and a backup center who is only slightly younger than Al Horford. All eyes should be on a Walker Kessler encore, especially since he

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• Podcast Gil's Arena host · Analysis · Oct 23 around the league

  Host analysis: Draymond Green's back-line help defense, not Lendeborg's one-on-one defense, is what kept Luka from getting all the way to the basket.

  “Luka's Snowtime Lakers COOK GSW, Ant-Man & Lamelo WENT CRAZY vs MIA & AD Goes VINTAGE In D.C.! Part2” at 41:44 · listen ↗

• Podcast Draymond Green (reported), via Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Relayed report · Oct 23 around the league

  During a preseason game, Draymond Green talked at length with Darius Acuff Jr about a 16-dribble 'ball hog' possession. He warned Acuff that despite his green light, doing it regularly would draw side-eyes from veterans.

  “Luka Gets Called Out As Lakers Dominate + Who Made A Game 1 Statement?” at 45:29 · listen ↗

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Analysis · Oct 23 around the league

  Host's take is that Draymond told Acuff to pass in a preseason game and that Acuff was overpassing and not getting to his spots. The host wants him to call his own number while keeping Sabonis and Murray involved, and predicts he'll be okay.

  “The Thunder Are Inevitable + Philly Trusts the Process” at 29:38 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Warriors · 4 points · Oct 23
  • Charlie Walter: Host analysis: Warriors perimeter defense was poor. Luka and Reeves beat defenders off the dribble, and Kessler finished as a rim runner. Draymond did the best he could but was pulled out to help. at 3:07
  • Steve Kerr (reported): The host recalls Steve Kerr saying in 2024 that the team didn't want to play Draymond Green at the five more than it had to. at 5:55
  • Charlie Walter: Host prediction: Draymond Green is about to be the primary center for most of the season. Otherwise it will be Bassey or Ike. at 6:05
  • Charlie Walter: The host says that with about four minutes left in the third quarter, most fans had accepted that Curry and Draymond Green would sit for the entire fourth quarter of the blowout loss. at 14:03

  “Golden State Warriors Need Strong Weekend To Avoid A Real Spiral” · listen ↗

• Podcast The Herd with Colin Cowherd · 2 points · Oct 22
  • Host called it a terrible look for a rookie in his first game to talk trash about Luka afterward. He noted the 'weird offseason' between Lendeborg and Draymond. at 38:03
  • Host fears a very sad season for the Warriors (Steph, Draymond) and thinks they will be bad. at 36:56

  “What's Wright - NBA Opening Night REACTION, Caleb Williams vs. Drake Maye, Chiefs-Seahawks MASSIVE game” · listen ↗

• Podcast First Take host · Analysis · Oct 22 around the league

  Stephen A. called the Warriors depleted and shorthanded, without size. He said Draymond and Yaxel Lendeborg are undersized, though skilled defenders.

  “Hour 2: Are we more impressed with the Lakers or Timberwolves?” at 2:55 · listen ↗

• Podcast The Herd with Colin Cowherd · 2 points · Oct 22
  • Draymond Green (quoted): Played audio of Draymond Green: he disagrees with the idea that rookies should not talk trash to Luka, and says players should keep talking. at 35:22
  • A host criticizes Draymond Green: he says Draymond didn't respect Kevin Durant (which the host says is why Durant left), didn't respect Jordan Poole, and punched Poole. at 38:13

  “THE HERD – HOUR 3 – ROBERT MAYS I Yaxel Lendeborg vs Luka Doncic” · listen ↗

• Podcast The Herd with Colin Cowherd host · Analysis · Oct 22 around the league

  A host or guest says Draymond is past his prime but can still defend. He says the Warriors' two best players are old and the team has size issues and injury concerns.

  “THE HERD – HOUR 1 – LeBron and Lakers both won the divorce I Caleb Williams vs Drake Maye” at 31:44 · listen ↗

• Podcast Draymond Green (inferred) (quoted), via First Take · Quote · Oct 22 around the league

  An unlabeled clip, apparently Draymond Green given Stephen A.'s reply, disagreed with the idea that a player shouldn't talk to Luka. Stephen A. said he agreed 1,000% with Draymond.

  “Hour 1: Does LaMelo Ball unlock an MVP year for Anthony Edwards?” at 27:05 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA · 2 points · Oct 22
  • The Warriors looked very small against the Lakers. A host says Draymond can't play big anymore, and asking him to play small-ball center at his age is brutal. at 25:13
  • Draymond had two points on four shots and eight assists against the Lakers. at 26:56

  “Timberwolves SCARY Backcourt & Warriors Disastrous Start” · listen ↗

• Podcast Draymond Green (reported), via The Athletic NBA Daily · Relayed report · Oct 22 around the league

  Draymond Green told Kings guard Darius Acuff on the sideline to be careful after several possessions in which Acuff didn't pass. Amick calls Acuff already a top-25-scorer type.

  “Wolves Make a Big Statement in Miami + Luka’s Showtime Era Begins” at 39:16 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Warriors · 2 points · Oct 22
  • Draymond Green had early foul trouble, and the defense cratered when he was off the floor. at 9:27
  • A positive: Draymond Green continues to look really good passing the ball. at 11:08

  “Golden State Warriors First Day Of Season Was A DISASTER!” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Open question · Oct 22 around the league

  Gavin (inferred) asks whether the Lakers have enough secondary offense against a real team. Ryan (inferred) adds that Kessler was facing an undersized Draymond Green and Warriors unit.

  “GAME NIGHT: Ant/LaMelo SHINE in Debut, Luka talks trash, Ty Jerome goes OFF” at 10:17 · listen ↗

• X Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) · Report · Oct 21

  The first seven minutes of Steph Curry’s 18th season: 16 points on 7-of-9 shooting. Connection with Draymond Green as strong as ever. Steve Kerr, as planned, tied all their first quarter minutes together and subbed them out at same time.

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• Podcast Draymond Green (reported), via All The Smoke · Relayed report · Oct 21 name not confirmed around the league

  Relayed: Draymond is calling Yaxel Lendeborg the new face of the franchise once he and Steph are gone. Draymond was reportedly turned off by him at first but has since been won over.

  “Jalen Hurts Deserved BETTER Than This” at 1:08:39 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Warriors · 4 points · Oct 21
  • Charlie Walter: Chuck says the Warriors' only answer to Lakers big Walker Kessler right now is connective big-man defense. He names Draymond Green, Yaxel Lendeborg and Gui Santos as the players who would handle it. at 4:25
  • Charlie Walter: Chuck says Draymond Green has a new role. He rarely dribbles and isn't asked to facilitate; instead he relocates and cuts as a connective piece, and he has been an assist machine. at 26:21
  • Draymond Green (reported): Chuck relays that Draymond Green has called Yaxel Lendeborg the face of the franchise going forward. He adds that Jimmy Butler has talked about how big Lendeborg is. at 14:53
  • Charlie Walter: Chuck says the roster has limited upside: Will Richard's ceiling is limited, Al Horford is aging out, Draymond Green is in his twilight, and it's unclear how much Jimmy Butler has left. at 16:34

  “IT'S HERE! Warriors And Lakers Season Opener Preview Show!” · listen ↗

• Podcast Draymond Green (reported), via Gil's Arena · Relayed report · Oct 20 around the league

  The Warriors drafted an older, NBA-ready player Yaxel Lendeborg who is game-ready. The host relays that Draymond Green recently called him the next face of the franchise.

  “KD Claps Back At Mat Ishbia, PG Finds His LOVE Again In Boston & SGA's MVP THREE-PEAT Chase! Part 1” at 1:16:05 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA · Prediction · Oct 19 around the league

  Matt predicts Draymond and Steph will each have to sit some games. He asks who will carry the team and doubts Podziemski.

  “Ranking ALL 30 NBA Teams! Our Official 2026-27 Tier List” at 13:26 · listen ↗

• Podcast Zach Lowe, The Zach Lowe Show · Analysis · Oct 19 around the league

  Zach: when Steph, Draymond and a stretch five (Horford, or Porzingis when healthy) are on the floor, the Warriors are tricky to play against and will win some games. Both hosts still left Golden State out of their play-in picks.

  “Knicks Preview, Playoff Picks, Finals Predictions, and More!” at 36:47 · listen ↗

• Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Analysis · Oct 19 around the league

  Yaxel Lendeborg seems set to play a lot. The Warriors are running less offense through Draymond Green, opening touches until Butler returns.

  “1 Big Question For Every NBA Teams In The Western Conference” at 56:36 · listen ↗

  also reported by Locked On Warriors host

• Podcast Locked On Warriors · 9 points · Oct 19
  • Steve Kerr (reported): About two months ago, on Tom Tolbert's show, Steve Kerr said Draymond Green would have to be patient. The host wondered whether that meant a reduced or bench role. at 5:35
  • Steve Kerr (reported): A few weeks later, Kerr reiterated that when Steph is on the floor he wants Draymond on the floor with him, because they play well together. at 5:55
  • Steve Kerr (reported): In the host's paraphrase of Kerr, the difference this time is that Kerr does not want Draymond working with the ball as much. at 6:05
  • Host analysis: in the preseason, Draymond has moved into an off-ball connector role, making extra passes and cutting to the corners and wings, instead of being the main facilitator at the top of the key. at 6:10
  • Host prediction: the opening-night starters will be Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Yaxel Lendeborg, Gui Santos and Draymond Green. He puts it at '99%' unless there is something to worry about with Curry. at 7:09
  • Draymond averaged 6.3 assists to 1.5 turnovers in the preseason. The host calls that much better than last year's roughly 2-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio. at 8:52
  • Host analysis: Draymond has answered Steve Kerr's turnover plea. The host's opinion is that his new role improved his stock more than anyone else's this preseason. No details of Kerr's plea are given. at 9:13
  • Host analysis and open question: whether Draymond can handle a big defensive load as the interior shot-affecter and 'quarterback of the defense' that was missing in the Lakers preseason game. at 7:48
  • At the open practice and fan event, Yaxel Lendeborg sang karaoke. Draymond jokingly called him 'the rookie from the Dominican Republic'. The host reads this as their relationship being off to a good start. at 13:26

  “Steph Curry Is FINE! Warriors Avoid Disaster With Minor Rolled Ankle At Practice” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Analysis · Oct 19 name not confirmed around the league

  Co-host: the deal averages $27.8M a year, in line with Devin Vassell, Trey Murphy, Draymond Green and Jaden McDaniels.

  “LOCKED IN: Oklahoma City Thunder Secure Cason Wallace Extension! | Who Will WIN Title?!” at 4:00 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Warriors · 5 points · Oct 15
  • Charlie Walter: In the preseason game against the Lakers, Walker Kessler did damage when Yaxel or Charles Bassey guarded him. The Warriors were without Draymond and Al Horford that game. The host expects Horford to miss many games anyway, which makes big man a position of need. at 11:42
  • The Warriors run many actions designed to make Lendeborg a corner threat, for example as the spot-up option when Draymond makes decisions on the short roll in the Steph-Draymond two-man game. at 18:40
  • Luca Evans (reported): Lendeborg was set to guard Luka Doncic in the latest preseason game before Doncic sat. The plan is for him to take bigger wing scorers so Podziemski can guard Austin Reaves-type players. Luca expects playing next to Draymond to help Lendeborg's defensive growth. at 23:56
  • Luca notes Draymond will be on an expiring deal in a year. He can't see the team paying him around $27-28M again if he stays as a Warriors lifer. at 28:47
  • Lendeborg is shooting close to 40% from three in preseason. The Warriors run actions that set him up as a corner threat, including off the Steph-Draymond two-man game and Draymond's short-roll reads. Kerr called him a good shooter, and Evans projects about 4-6 three-point attempts per game. at 18:39

  “Where Do Warriors Go Next With Top Big Man Kristaps Porzingis' Health Up In The Air” · listen ↗

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