LeBron James isn’t blowing smoke he’s looking for the best landing place and the best team. Insiders say that team could be the Cleveland Cavaliers who make a lot of sense right now. (AP file photo)
NBA podcast David Zizmor:
#1 The Cleveland Cavaliers are the favorites to land LeBron James but are not unbeatable as other clubs are vying for LeBron’s service that include the Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, and Golden State Warriors.
#2 The Cavs are a favorite amongst oddsmakers because it would bring LeBron back home to Ohio and he gets to finish up with the club he started with.
#3 The Philadelphia 76ers Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown are also encouraging LeBron to join them as a tandem. A LeBron presence would add to the Sixers chances to chasing down a NBA Championship.
LeBron James in reports is having serious thoughts and talks with the Golden State Warriors as entertains the idea of playing with Stephen Curry. LeBron is reportedly also serious about the Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers (AP file photo)
LeBron expected to sign with Golden State; Superstar decides on Warriors over Cleveland
#1 Sources say that LeBron James is believed to be putting the Golden State Warriors as his first choice. Western Conference NBA general managers believe that LeBron will stay on the West Coast over playing in Cleveland. LeBron’s top reason having the opportuinty to play with Warriors star Stephen curry.
#2 LeBron played with Curry during the 2024 Olympics and won Olympic Gold medal at the time LeBron praised Curry saying he was happy to have him as his teammate and that it was everything he aspired to being on that team with Curry.
#3 The Warriors can make some cap room to free up some $6 million to get LeBron to sign with the club. Draymond Green opted out of the last year of his contract that was directed at taking even a pay cut so to make roon for LeBron to join the club.
#4 Adding onto it Curry had made moves to pitch to LeBron to get him to sign with Golden State as Curry stated during the American Century Golf Championship golf tournament.
#5 The source went onto to say that it would be LeBron’s dream come true to play with Curry if not he could return to Cleveland and retire in front of his Ohio fans.
LeBron James prepares to shoot during the first half of Game 2 of a second-round NBA playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, May 7, in Oklahoma City. James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons.Nate Billings/AP
NBA podcast Michael Roberson:
#1 LeBron James who is looking for greener pastures after leaving the Los Angeles Lakers was given a warm farewell by Lakers governor Jeanie Buss. Where will LeBron go he was rumored that he could go to Golden State.
#2 For years Anthony Davis (who is now a Washington Wizard) and LeBron were asking ownership at the Lakers to bring in a center. So as soon as LeBron left the Lakers the Lakers signed Walker Kessler for four years $130 million which works out to be $32.5 million a season. To get Kessler the Lakers had to trade their 2031 and 2033 unprotected first round picks. Also pick swaps for 2028 and 2030 to the Utah Jazz.
#3 The Philadelphia 76ers just couldn’t wait after getting superstar Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics the Sixers are now making a pitch for LeBron. How do you see LeBron being a factor with the Sixers if that were to happen?
#4 LeBron is 41 years old and some would say at the twilight of his career. Do you see LeBron going back to the Cleveland Cavaliers and ending his career
#5 Did the Warriors Draymond Green opt out of his $27 million contract so he make cap room in the event that LeBron wanted to come to Golden State as the Warriors is the most likely place that Green will retire so he’s not exploring free agency to join another team.
LeBron James (left) and Stephen Curry (right) on Team USA against France winning gold in 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris on Aug 10, 2024. The two could be teammates on the Golden State Warriors soon enough. (AP file photo)
Golden State Warriors podcast David Zizmor
#1 David, The Warriors are seriously negotiating a deal to bring LeBron James to Golden State. How serious would LeBron be in considering coming to Golden State at age 41 and would he be the key link at his age to help Golden State chase another championship.
#2 The concern about bringing LeBron on board also is a concern with his age at 41 but also what about Anthony Davis at age 33 and Stephen Curry at age 38 can they all fit in the get the Warriors to the top again?
#3 Talk about Draymond Green he declined an option year worth $27 million and is on the free agent market. Should Green have taken the option and how tough will it be for him to pursue another team on the free agent market or are the Warriors intending to work a contract solution with Green?
James Dolan owner New York Knicks (right) who had invited President Trump (left) to Madison Square Garden in New York for game 3 of the NBA Finals on Mon Jun 8, 2026 (AP file photo)
That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:
#1 Amaury you talked about Pres Trump’s appearance in the New York Knicks owner’s box of James Dolan. The players were tight lipped about the appearance the fans expressed displeasure by booing. Was it the right idea for Dolan to have Trump in the owners box on Monday night at game 3 at MSG?
#2 Amaury how impressed in the short period of time that the Vegas Golden Knights have been around that they have been to the NHL Stanley Cup Finals now this is their third appearance?
#3 Amaury, Your were the Golden State Warriors Spanish play by play voice in the 90s when you look at the orgainization now and see that they have vacated Spanish play by play and there is no reason given for not having Spanish play by play in the San Francisco market how surprising is that to you?
#4 Amaury, wanted to ask you about former San Francisco Chronicle columnist Glenn Dickey. Glenn was noted for writing subjects about all the major sports regarding the 49ers, Raiders, A’s, Giants, Warriors, during his peak career years. Dickey passed away in December 2025 after suffering from Dementia. People may not have agreed with what he wrote but he did his job and people read his articles like them or not.
#5 Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says that all 30 teams are aboard with their push for a hard salary cap even the Los Angeles Dodgers. Does MLB have enough going on their side of the argument that can make a salary cap stick or do the players have a enough leverage to hold, not get paid and be able to hold out and make the owners back down?
Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots in front of the Los Angeles Clippers forward John Collins (20) at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood during the first round of the NBA Play In game on Wed Apr 15, 2026 (AP News photo)
NBA Playoffs podcast Michael Roberson:
#1 How did Stephen Curry’s performance influence the outcome of the Warriors vs. Clippers play-in game, especially given his recent return from injury?
#2 What were the key factors behind the Golden State Warriors’ late-game comeback against the Los Angeles Clippers, particularly in the fourth quarter?
#3 How did roster health and injuries (including absences like Moses Moody and Bradley Beal) impact both teams’ strategies and rotations in this elimination game for the Clippers?
#4 Why were the Clippers considered favorites heading into the matchup, and what went wrong for them despite holding a late lead?
#5 What does this win mean for the Warriors’ postseason chances, and how does it set up their next play-in game against the Phoenix Suns Friday?
Los Angeles Clippers forward John Collins (20) takes a shot against Golden State Warrior center Kristaps Porzingis (7) at the Intuit Dome Ingelwood on Sun Apr 12, 2026 (AP News photo)
Golden State Warriors podcast David Zizmor:
#1 In the second meeting between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers and the same clubs facing each other in a play in on Wednesday how much of an advantage does it give each team to get familiar how they stack up against each other?
#2 How will Stephen Curry handle the Clippers’ perimeter defense, and can he create enough scoring opportunities against their top defenders?
#3 What impact will Draymond Green have on both ends of the floor, particularly in setting up the offense and defending the Clippers’ key scorers?
Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter (22) throws down on the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Fri Apr 10, 2026 (AP News photo)
Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey:
#1 How did Devin Carter manage to score 29 points and impact the outcome of the game against the Warriors?
#2 What role did Nique Clifford play in the Kings’ starting lineup during the April 10 matchup?
#3 How effective was Precious Achiuwa in the frontcourt for Sacramento against Golden State?
#4 In what ways did Daeqwon Plowden contribute to the Kings’ performance in this game?
#5 How did Maxime Raynaud perform as a starter, and what impact did he have on the Kings’ win over the Warriors?
Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.
⚡Craft cocktails? Check. 🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah. 🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.
Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.
Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.
📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street
Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm
Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.
Devin Carter #22 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket past Gary Payton II #0 of the Golden State Warriors in the second half at Golden 1 Center on April 10, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
By Jeremiah Salmonson
SACRAMENTO — The Kings closed the book on their 2025-2026 home schedule on Friday night as they played their final game at Golden 1 Center. The Kings took on the Warriors at 7 p.m. PST in what was largely a meaningless game for both clubs. The Warriors, already locked into the tenth seed in the Western Conference, were largely tuning up for their play-in action next week, while the Kings were getting their final looks from their young guys. The season doesn’t officially end for the Kings until Sunday, but the last home game always has a nice celebratory feel to it, regardless of how little success the team had on the floor this season.
Adding to the celebration on Friday, the Kings honored longtime radio play-by-play broadcaster Gary ‘G-Man’ Gerould by announcing the naming of the Kings’ media dining and work areas after him. The team announced that the media dining and workspace at Golden 1 Center will be named the “Gary ‘G-Man’ Gerould Media Center” at the beginning of the 2026-2027 season.
“For more than 40 years, G-Man has been the defining voice of the Sacramento Kings, bringing every moment to life on the radio with unmatched precision, passion, and storytelling,” said Sacramento Kings Chairman and Owner Vivek Ranadivé in a team release following the announcement.
Gary is one of my personal favorite people I have ever met. His infectious kindness and sharp personality are just some of the attributes that set him apart in the broadcast landscape. It’s been an honor to work around him during the seasons I have covered the Kings, and each interaction I have with him leaves me better than I began. A well-deserved honor for the Sacramento icon.
However, it wasn’t just celebration that was on the docket for Friday night. The Kings played the Warriors hard on Friday and defeated Golden State 124-118.
In the first quarter, the Kings jumped out to an early lead against the Warriors as they outscored them 32-27 in the opening salvo. The Kings, led by 11 points from Malik Monk, took a five-point advantage early as the Warriors had no answers for the guard. Brandin Podziemski led the Warriors in first-quarter scoring with six points, while Draymond Green and Al Horford added five points each.
In the second quarter, the Kings continued to create more separation from the Warriors. The Kings outscored the Warriors 31-24 in the second quarter to take a 12-point, 63-51 lead into the halftime break. The Kings’ offense shined in the first half as they assisted on 14 of their baskets while committing only eight turnovers. Devin Carter and Nique Clifford cooked for the Kings in the second quarter, scoring 10 points each while amassing 12 points apiece in the first half. De’Anthony Melton led the way for the Warriors with 17 points in the half, all of which came in the second quarter.
Coming out of halftime in the third quarter down 12, it was all Warriors early in the quarter as they went on a 12-2 run to pull back within reach of the Kings. Steph Curry and Kristaps Porzingis led the early push for the Warriors with five points each during that run. The rest of the third, the Warriors didn’t let up. Golden State outscored the Kings 38-19 in the quarter to take a seven-point, 89-82 lead into the final quarter of action. Brandin Podziemski led the resurgence for the Warriors with 10 third-quarter points, while Devin Carter carried the offensive load for the Kings with nine.
In the fourth quarter, the game turned into a back-and-forth battle. The Kings battled back and outscored the Warriors 42-29 in the fourth quarter to seal the 124-118 win. The game came down to the final few possessions, but timely free throws from Nique Clifford ultimately sealed the deal. Brandin Podziemski did what he could to keep the Warriors in it with 14 fourth-quarter points, but it was Maxime Raynaud and Daeqwon Plowden each scoring 12 points in the fourth quarter that propelled the Kings to victory. Devin Carter led the Kings in scoring with 29 points, while Maxime Raynaud added 23, Nique Clifford 20, and Daeqwon Plowden 20 points in the game.
It was the Kings’ final home game and final beam in a tumultuous 2025-2026 season for the Kings.
The Kings will go on the road for their final game of the season on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. PST in Portland to take on the Trail Blazers.
Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.
⚡Craft cocktails? Check. 🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah. 🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.
Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.
Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.
📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street
Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm
Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.
Can the Sacramento Kings put Stephen Curry (30) and the Golden State Warriors on their backs this Fri Apr 10, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento? To find out listen to the Kings podcast with Jeremiah Salmonson (AP News photo)
Sacramento Kings Jeremiah Salmonson:
#1 How will Maxime Raynaud’s presence impact the Kings’ ability to control rebounds and interior scoring against the Warriors?
#2 Can DeMar DeRozan take over offensively in clutch moments against Golden State’s defense?
#3 What role will Malik Monk play as a scorer and playmaker off the bench or in the starting lineup? (He has been a key contributor in recent seasons.)
#4 How important is Doug McDermott’s three-point shooting in stretching the Warriors’ defense?
#5 Can Killan Hayes provide enough offensive production to compensate for injuries and keep the game competitive?
Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.
⚡Craft cocktails? Check. 🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah. 🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.
Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.
Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.
📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street
Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm
Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.
