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Golden State Warriors podcast on David Zizmor: Green to seek offers elsewhere; Team is deep in NBA luxury tax

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Golden State Warriors guard Draymond Green seen here addressing the media Sat Apr 22, 2023 at the Chase Center concerning stepping on the chest of the Sacramento Kings Domantas Sabonis during the NBA Playoffs. Green who is entering free agency is a strong possibility towards leaving Golden State for a bigger deal. (AP News file)

On the Golden State Warriors podcast David Zizmor:

#1 On Draymond Green he’s looking at entering unrestricted free agency and had declined a player option.

#2 Green is expected to decline a $27.6 million player option for the 2023-24 season. Mike Dunleavy Jr the Warriors general manager said that Green crucial to the team. Would Green have a hard time finding another deal on the open market that would be much like his player option like he has at Golden State?

#3 Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and Dunleavy made it clear on Tuesday that the Warriors can’t get their season and their dynasty started without Green who they say is their emotional leader and best defender. Green would have to take a pay cut in order to return and he had a close relationship with former general manager Bob Myers. Would you lean towards the direction that Green will leave the team?

Join David Zizmor Wednesdays for all the latest at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Golden State Warriors podcast with David Zizmor: Time will tell what kind of a GM Dunleavy will be

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New Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr enjoys a box of popcorn with a youngster in this Feb 19, 2019 photo. Dunleavy takes over as general manager in the 2023-24 season. (AP News file photo)

On the Warriors podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr takes over as former general manager Bob Myers left the job and will be doing other administrative work with the Warriors. What are the differences of Dunleavy and Myers in managing?

#2 This last season Dunleavy has taken over some of the duties for Myers taking road trips and attending NBA meetings and being a presence.

#3 Myers said at his last press conference as GM about the idea of Dunleavy taking over as great and it was his call to take the job.

David Zizmor is a Golden State Warriors analyst for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Headline Sports podcast with Stephen Ruderman: Jays Bassitt said Yanks Judge was stealing tips; Jays pitcher Bass in hot water over LGBTQ message; plus more

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Toronto Blue Jays announcers Dan Shulman and Buck Martinez were questioning what the New York Yankees Aaron Judge was looking at during this at bat. The Jays pitcher Chris Bassitt said Judge was getting signals from the first base coach as to what was coming (New York Post photo still)

On the MLB podcast with Stephen Ruderman:

#1 The Toronto Blue Jays broadcasters were drawing suspicions that the New York Yankees Aaron Judge was looking at the Yankees first base coach to get signs on what pitch was coming from Toronto pitchers. They had him on camera looking at something and then the pitch came and he went yard. Blue Jay pitcher Chris Bassitt said the Yankees were relaying pitches and Judge lied.

#2 The Toronto Blue Jays continue to make news as Jays pitcher Anthony Bass said that he believed in boycotting Budweiser and Target for their support over LGBTQ rights. Bass said this has become a political issue and said he didn’t understand what’s the big deal. Fans and critics say that the Jays have only one choice and it’s to get rid of Bass.

#3 The San Francisco Giants Patrick Bailey wasted no time on his 24th birthday Monday hitting a two run seventh inning home run that later led the Giants to a 14-4 win over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates in the first of a three game series.

#4 Turning the NBA news the Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers is stepping down after 12 years at the helm. Myers 48 said “It’s just time” and is looking doesn’t know what his future holds but felt his time in the position was up and he wanted to move on.

#5 The Denver Nuggets host the Miami Heat on Thursday night at Ball Arena in Denver for game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Heat just knocked off the Boston Celtics after the Celtics came back from being down 3-0. The Nuggets have been off since Mon May 22 and will have ten days rest before taking on the Celtics.

Stephen Ruderman did Headline Sports and covers MLB at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Headline Sports podcast with Bruce Magowan: Bruce talks Vida Blue memories, Giants, A’s and Warriors updates

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Former San Francisco pitcher Vida Blue is one of the subjects of Bruce Magowan’s podcast heard on http://www.sportsradioservice.com (photo from TV 45 Baltimore)

On the Headline Sports podcast with Bruce Magowan:

#1 Bruce, got to catch up with us and talk about his memories on covering former Oakland A’s and San Francisco Giant pitcher Vida Blue and his days of working with Vida on local radio.

#2 The Giants needing a star powered player as Giants after failing to sign big star names such as Carlos Correa, Carlos Rodon, and Aaron Judge for various reasons the Giants will remain a .500 team this season.

#3 The Oakland A’s changing locations for building their new ballpark and how they will get their ballpark financed in Las Vegas has been like Groundhog Day.

#4 Bruce, also takes a look at the futures of the Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers and Warriors guard Draymond Green and will they return next season?

Bruce Magowan does Headline Sports Commentary during most San Francisco Giants Sunday home games during the 2023 MLB season at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NBA Playoff podcast with David Zizmor: Lakers-Nuggets tip off for best of 7 tonight in Denver

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Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) shoots over Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II during the first half in Game 6 of an NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal series Friday, May 12, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP News photo)

On t he NBA Playoff podcast with David:

#1 Dave to start off taking a look at the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets who open their best of seven series tonight in Denver. We’ll take your analysis on the Lakers first who come in with LeBron James, Austin Reaves, and D’Angelo Russell.

#2 The Denver Nuggets are loaded their coming off a 4-2 series win against the Phoenix Suns and have some of the top shooters in the NBA with Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pape.

#3 David, talk has it that one of the factors for the Golden State Warriors failing to advance past the second round against the Los Angeles Lakers was because of Draymond Green’s punch on teammate Jordan Poole back in October. The Warriors couldn’t win on the road winning only 11 games away from Chase Center and Poole couldn’t find himself in the second round of the playoffs. How thrown off were the Warriors in the post season?

#4 David, long time Warriors general manager Bob Myers may not be back with the team next season and is still trying to decide whether to come back or not. Myers has been with Golden State for 11 years. The idea of not having Myers around will have an impact on the team.

Join David Zizmor for the Warriors podcast at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Relentless Lakers Eliminate Golden State In Semi-Finals 122-101

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts after scoring during the second half in Game 6 of an NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal series against the Golden State Warriors Friday, May 12, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP News photo)

Relentless Lakers Eliminate Golden State In Semi-Finals 122-101

By Barbara Mason

The most important game that the Golden State Warriors (44-39) have played all season got underway Friday night as they took on the Los Angeles Lakers (44-39) in game six of the West semi-finals at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

This was a win or go home scenario for Golden State. They had to contain Anthony Davis and LeBron James playing in front of a hostile crowd. It was the biggest challenge all season for the defending champs and they couldn’t finish the job as the Lakers stayed in front of them all game long for the 122-101 win.

The Warriors got a horrible start in the opening quarter. With 2:37 left in the first quarter the stats were shocking. The Warriors were shooting at just under 30% from the field to the Lakers 60%. The Lakers were shooting an incredible 75% from downtown and the Warriors turned in an anemic 16% going two of 12.

Despite the ugly start, the Warriors were within striking distance trailing 31-26 after the first 12 minutes. They had trailed by 17 points during the quarter. The Warriors had cut down on the fouls and drew a few as well. They seemed to have settled down going into the second quarter.

The Warriors were able to get within four points in the second quarter but they were struggling on every front; field shots, long shots, defense and shots in transition. They trailed at the half 56-46.

What the Warriors so desperately needed was a solid third quarter and there was no sign of that in the opening minutes. The Lakers had extended their lead 64-48 in the first two minutes of the quarter and the Warriors continued to come up empty offensively. The Lakers were on a mission and showed no signs of slowing down hanging onto a double digit lead for most of the quarter. After three quarters Los Angeles had a strangle hole on the lead 91-77.

Golden State just had an awful three quarters. Not a single player was having a banner day. Warrior guard Stephen Curry did have 26 points after three quarters but he had also missed a lot of shots. The Warriors had one quarter to show the world that they were the defending NBA champions.

It was an exercise in futility; the Warriors could not even come close to keeping up with Los Angeles. The Lakers show- cased an entirely new level of excellence and the Warriors were doomed from the start.

LeBron had a terrific game dominating and finishing with 30 points, nine rebounds, nine assists and Anthony Davis was brilliant with 20 rebounds and 17 points. The Lakers imposed their will all night long and the Warriors were helpless to do anything about it.

The Warriors just ran into a buzz saw in this Laker team. Curry finished with 32 points but he was the only starter in double digits. It was a disappointing way to finish the season.

The Lakers will go on to the Western Conference Finals taking on the Denver Nuggets. That series will get underway on Tuesday at 5:30 PM.

Golden State Warriors podcast with Jeremiah Salmonson: Lakers can take out Warriors tonight; Warriors can force a game 7 tonight

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Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis holds his head after catching an elbow in the head from Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney at the Chase Center in San Francisco Wed May 10, 2023. Tests later showed that Davis was negative for a concussion and was cleared to play game 6 in Los Angeles. (AP News photo)

On the Warrior podcast with Jeremiah:

#1 Jeremiah talk about the inadvertent elbow that Los Angeles Laker forward Anthony Davis caught in the head by the Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney that sent him on the bench. Report as of Thursday night Davis has recovered and is back in game 6 for tonight.

#2 Lakers head coach Darvin Ham said that Davis’ condition is he’s not showing signs of anything, Ham and the medical staff checked Davis and he’s feeling great and no need for concussion protocols.

#3 Jeremiah, it was game 5 that saved the Warriors from being eliminated when the picked up a huge 121-106 win at Chase Center on Wednesday against the Lakers who were up going into that game 3-1. The Warriors Stephen Curry led with 27 points followed by Andrew Wiggins with 25.

#4 In game 5 the Warriors defense was able to contain LeBron James who scored 26 and followed up by Anthony Davis who scored 23 for the night. It wasn’t enough as the Lakers fell short by 15 points.

#5 Warriors and Lakers battle for game 6 tonight at Crypto.com Arena for a 7:00pm tip off. The Warriors face elimination but if they can get the win it’ll be a toss up between the Lakers and Warriors for game 7 on Sunday.

Join Jeremiah for the Warriors playoff podcasts Fridays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Warriors Beat Lakers 121-106 to Stave off Elimination, Force Game 6

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By: Mary Anne

Wednesday night was do-or-die for the Golden State Warriors, who hosted the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals. The Warriors beat the Lakers 121-106 at the Chase Center.

There was star power in the building, as NBA on TNT analyst and former NBA player Baron Davis rang Wednesday’s bell ahead of Game 5. That said, Golden State was good to go.

The Warriors’ starting five featured Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Gary Payton II, and Draymond Green. Curry scored from downtown to get the Warriors going early in the first quarter. Curry and Green weren’t the Splash Brothers, per se, but the two were the first-quarter kings. The Warriors led 32-28 after the first quarter.

The Warriors continued to pour in the points in the second quarter. Jordan Poole took in the basket to score a layup, Andrew Wiggins provided an offensive spark, and Gary Payton II was so good in scoring in the paint. The Warriors led 70-59 at the half.

The second half saw a superb statistic. Stephen Curry passed Mark Jackson for 22nd most assists in NBA playoff history. Jackson is a former NBA player who played point guard for the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers, Indiana Pacers, Denver Nuggets, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz, and Houston Rockets. Jackson also served as the Warriors head coach from 2011 to 2014.

Andrew Wiggins continued to deliver his offensive energy, and the Warriors led 93-82 after three quarters.

The Warriors came in hot in the fourth quarter. Andrew Wiggins was a key offensive player from start to finish, while Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green all contributed offensively.

The Warriors survived a win-or-go-home Game 5 for a 121-106 victory.

Stephen Curry led the Warriors in scoring with 27 points, three rebounds, eight assists, and one block.

Andrew Wiggins recorded 25 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and one steal. Draymond Green scored 20 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, two steals, and one block.

Gary Payton II had 13 points, six rebounds, one assist, and one steal. Jordan Poole had 11 points, one rebound, and four assists. Klay Thompson had 10 points, six rebounds, two assists, one steal, and two blocks. Moses Moody had six points and four rebounds. Jonathan Kuminga had five points, one rebound, and one assist. Kevon Looney had four points, eight rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block.

Donte DiVincenzo added two rebounds, two assists, and one steal.

The Warriors head to Los Angeles to take on the Lakers in Game 6 on Friday at 7:00 pm Pacific.

Golden State Warriors podcast with David Zizmor: Can Poole come through in game 5; Has scored only 11 points in 3 games

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The look says it all as the Golden State Warriors and guard Stephen Curry (30) heads to the dressing room after being defeated by the Los Angeles Lakers on Mon May 9, 2023 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles (AP News photo)

On the Golden State Warriors podcast with David:

#1 Golden State Warriors Jordan Poole has scored only 11 points over the last three games and is 5-19 in shooting and was scoreless for 11 minutes in game 4. Jordan was not too enthusiastic about doing the post game scrum after Monday’s game said that his work ethic or routine hasn’t changed and that you can control what you can control.

#2 Warriors star Stephen Curry said that everybody is asking about Poole but the effort in this series is a collective one and that the team has to make adjustments and play better considering their 3-1.

#3 David backs to the wall down 3-1 game 5 is at Chase Center on Wednesday night. They regrouped when they were down two games in the first round against the Sacramento Kings and now they are once again down two games again. How do you see the environment going into game 5?

Join David Zizmor for the Warriors podcasts each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: Royals Yarbrough out on 15 day IL for facial fractures; Yankees clobber A’s to open 3 game series; plus more

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Kansas City Royals Ryan Yarbrough gets assistance from Royals trainer after taking a line drive in the face off the bat of Oakland A’s Ryan Noda at Kaufman Stadium on Sun May 7, 2023 (photo by USA Today)

On That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 Amaury, Kansas City Royals pitcher Ryan Yarbrough who took that shot off Oakland A’s hitter Ryan Noda’s comebacker during Sunday’s game at Kaufman Stadium. The shot hit Yarbrough in the face and laid him out. The Royals on Monday said that Yarbrough has been placed on the 15 day IL for facial fractures.

#2 The Oakland A’s opened up their three game road trip in New York with a 7-2 loss at Yankee Stadium on Monday night. The A’s pitching got clobbered in the middle innings with New York runs with two in the fifth, three in the sixth, and two more to close out the scoring in the seventh.

#3 Amaury, You knew Vida Blue for decades when he first broke into the Major Leagues and when he was a three time World Series Champion in 1972-74, an All Star, and Hall of Fame pitcher who passed on Sun May 7th at 73. Talk about Vida the pitcher but most important the person.

#4 Amaury, We didn’t get a chance to speak to you about the indefinite suspension of Oakland A’s TV play by play announcer Glen Kuiper. Kuiper suspended for using a racial slur on live TV Friday night before the A’s and Kansas City Royals game. You knew Glen since he started doing A’s TV in 1992.

#5 Turning to NBA basketball playoffs the Los Angeles Lakers go up 3-1 in game 4 defeating the Golden State Warriors for the second straight game 104-101. Stephen Curry led Golden State in scoring with 31 but it wasn’t enough. The Lakers defense shutdown the Warriors key scorers to get away with a three point win. Game 5 is at Chase Center in San Francisco on Wednesday a 7:00pm tip off.

Amaury Pi Gonzalez is the lead play by play announcer on the Oakland A’s Spanish radio network on 1010 KIQI San Francisco and 990 KATD Pittsburg and does News and Commentary at http://www.sportsradioservice.com