Monte Poole
@montepoole.bsky.social
Newspaper sports columnist turned NBA/Warriors Insider on NBC Sports Bay Area. Willing to meet at the intersection of Sports, Culture and Society, usually via ‘Race in America: A Candid Conversation’ on NBCSBA.
Legacy media is ignoring this story but we need to pay attention. Trump is on the cusp of enacting State Media. If he's successful, say goodbye to the First Amendment. Here's what you need to know about ABC's lawsuit against FCC Chairman Brendan Carr—and how we protect our 1A rights. Watch & share.
Special episode of Dubs Talk today where myself, @montepoole.bsky.social and @bontahill.bsky.social caught up with Chris Mullin to get his take on the Warriors' offseason and share some amazing Don Nelson stories Seriously, Mully was awesome here
Why Chris Mullin believes a fully healthy Golden State Warriors team can hold their own | Dubs Talk
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The Warriors having fewer nationally televised games this season is the NBA acknowledging their slippage in the league's hierarchy (via @montepoole.bsky.social)
How NBA's 2026-27 season schedule subtly reflects the Warriors’ slippage in league hierarchy
Monte Poole breaks down why the Golden State Warriors' 2026-27 NBA season schedule is evidence of the franchise's recent slippage in hierarchy.
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Can't begin to count the number of young NBA players who cite Russell Westbrook as their favorite while growing up. 'OKC Russ.' Why? He was relentless. Heart was on full display every time he stepped onto the floor. Congrats, Russ, on a marvelous career.
Yes, there is a "path" to the NBA Finals next season for the Warriors. But it's down Fantasy Lane, @montepoole.bsky.social writes:
Mike Dunleavy's optimistic 'path' to NBA championship for Warriors this season is Fantasy Lane
It takes illusory vision to see the Golden State Warriors winning the 2027 NBA Finals, Monte Poole writes.
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More Dunleavy (on the Warriors winning the 2027 NBA Finals: 'There's a path.'
Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy today: Priority is to win, then focus on years to follow
Nobody called him Mike. Or Michael, his byline. Just 'Wags.' Made friends across borders. Vallejo tough but quick with a grin, or howling peals of laughter. Crazy in the best ways. We were more than colleagues, with the off-clock adventures that would imply. Gonna miss my guy.💔
Kerith Burke@kerithburke.bsky.social · 2w agoSaddened to learn Wags died. This man had already been through so much. When he freelanced at Warriors games, he had hilarious Vallejo stories & cracked jokes on everyone. Wags was a tough guy, no one F’ed with Wags, but his caring heart was the biggest thing. www.thesportsleader.com/2023/06/20/i...
The Warriors' roster is full of big questions that will need even bigger answers next season
Warriors Have Big Roster Questions That Need Big Answers
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Failing to substantially reload a roster that went 37-45 last season, the Warriors are nearing the end of an apathetic summer. Just as GM Mike Dunleavy had warned.
Warriors on NBC Sports Bay Area@nbcswarriors.bsky.social · 3w agoMike Dunleavy and the Warriors indicated early on that their summer would be quiet -- and profoundly disappointing, @montepoole.bsky.social writes
Malevy Leons fits the bill of what the Warriors need from the end of the bench on certain nights, @daltonjohnson.bsky.social writes. Here's why he can earn meaningful minutes next season ⬇️
Why Malevy Leons has real chance to earn meaningful minutes for Warriors during 2026-27 NBA season
Malevy Leons fits the bill for what the Golden State Warriors need off the bench, Dalton Johnson writes.
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Fun and lively Dubs Talk podcast today with @bontahill.bsky.social and @montepoole.bsky.social where we hit on a long list of Warriors topics
Steph Curry deserves better, but what realistic moves were out there for Warriors? | Dubs Talk
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Gary Payton II is "ready to go" in search of a bounce-back season after his Warriors return was made official today, he told @montepoole.bsky.social
Gary Payton II all smiles, 'ready to go' in search of bounce-back season with Warriors return set
Gary Payton II told Monte Poole how he's feeling ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season after his return to the Golden State Warriors was announced Saturday.
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Column: Are the Warriors the biggest losers of the LeBron James sweepstakes?
Are Warriors biggest losers of LeBron James sweepstakes without a clear direction for Steph Curry?
Dalton Johnson evaluates whether the Golden State Warriors are the biggest losers of the LeBron James sweepstakes.
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Myself, @montepoole.bsky.social and @kerithburke.bsky.social just went LIVE on YouTube reacting to LeBron James choosing the 76ers, not the Warriors Watch it back right here
Reaction to LeBron James signing with 76ers: Breaking down what's next for Warriors in free agency
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Two weeks after former Warriors GM Bob Myers - now in Philadelphia - makes his public pitch, LeBron James chooses the 76ers. Myers was in the room to help close the deal with Kevin Durant to the Warriors in 2016 and, 10 years later, snags LeBron. Impressive
Warriors SAY they're not moving Jimmy Butler III. They are, however, still HOPING for the LeBron Hail Mary. LeBron-Steph? Check. LeBron-Draymond? Check. LeBron-Jimmy? An utter misfit. Putting either off the ball is entirely detrimental.
Warriors on NBC Sports Bay Area@nbcswarriors.bsky.social · last mo.The Warriors' potential LeBron James-Jimmy Butler roster fit, as smart as both are, would be tricky for Steve Kerr (via @montepoole.bsky.social)
Steph Curry becomes the first active NBA player to be honored with a Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame exhibit 👏
Warriors' Steph Curry becomes first active NBA player with Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame exhibit
Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry is set to become the first active NBA player to be honored with a Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame exhibit.
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WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert spoke to @montepoole.bsky.social about how the surging Valkyries have set an example all teams can follow
Cathy Engelbert believes Valkyries 'set a blueprint' for WNBA franchises looking to compete quickly
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert explained how the Golden State Valkyries "set a blueprint" for teams looking to compete quickly.
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Draymond Green loved Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg's confident remarks after the summer league win over the Grizzlies 👏
Draymond Green approves of Yaxel Lendeborg's bold comments after winning Summer League title
Draymond Green backed Yaxel Lendeborg's provocative comments after the Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies to win the summer league.
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Don’t be discouraged by Yaxel Lendeborg's summer-league blips, be encouraged by his coachability and honest self evaluations (via @daltonjohnson.bsky.social)
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg's defense a mixed bag in otherwise impressive NBA Summer League
Dalton Johnson breaks down what Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg showed defensively in the NBA Summer League.
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Stephen Curry gets another unique accolade: The Warriors' superstar becomes the first active player to be the subject of an immersive exhibit at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. 'Stephen Curry: Beyond the Arc' is scheduled to open to the public on Friday July 24.
Vegas Summer League championship game MVP: Yaxel Lendeborg
