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Welcome to the first episode of "Golden State Hoop" with Garrett and Brian Gonzales! In this jam-packed show, we dive deep into the most pressing news surrounding the Golden State Valkyries and the Golden State Warriors.
The big story on the Valkyries' side is the shocking playoff conflict. As the team makes an historic push for the WNBA playoffs, they face the possibility of having to move their home games out of Chase Center due to a pre-scheduled event. They break down what this means for the team and the fans, and why it's a symptom of a larger issue within the WNBA.
They also recap the Valkyries' recent struggles, with back-to-back losses against the Phoenix Mercury and Atlanta Dream, and discuss how the strong play of Kate Martin and Veronica Burton has been a silver lining amidst key injuries to Iliana Rupert, Cecilia Zandalasini, and Tiffany Hayes.
On the Warriors' side, the offseason is on hold because of the Jonathan Kuminga contract standoff. They analyze the details of the negotiations—the Warriors' two-year, $45 million offer versus Kuminga's demand for a player option and higher salary. This stalemate is preventing the team from pursuing other key free agents like Gary Payton II and Malcolm Brogdon.
But the Warriors' drama doesn't stop there. They also dive into the wild speculative trade rumors, including a potential blockbuster deal that would bring LeBron James and his son, Bronny James, to the Bay Area. Is this a realistic scenario or pure fantasy? Garrett and Brian give their take.
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