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.
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Al Horford still represents the identity the Warriors have to fully embrace to be a team full of feisty competitors (via @daltonjohnson.bsky.social)
Al Horford shows young Warriors how to get it done in impressive comeback win vs. Grizzlies
Al Horford impressed in the Golden State Warriors' win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night at Chase Center.
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February 10, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Al Horford still represents the identity the Warriors have to fully embrace to be a team full of feisty competitors (via @daltonjohnson.bsky.social)
Steph Curry will not play tonight vs Grizzlies, Wednesday vs Spurs or Sunday in the NBA All-Star Game, per Warriors coach Steve Kerr
February 10, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Steph Curry will not play tonight vs Grizzlies, Wednesday vs Spurs or Sunday in the NBA All-Star Game, per Warriors coach Steve Kerr
Right man won the Super Bowl MVP
5 field goals is special but don't happen if the offense (aka Kenneth Walker III) can't do the grunt work to generate ideal field position for the specialists
5 field goals is special but don't happen if the offense (aka Kenneth Walker III) can't do the grunt work to generate ideal field position for the specialists
February 9, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Right man won the Super Bowl MVP
5 field goals is special but don't happen if the offense (aka Kenneth Walker III) can't do the grunt work to generate ideal field position for the specialists
5 field goals is special but don't happen if the offense (aka Kenneth Walker III) can't do the grunt work to generate ideal field position for the specialists
Interesting, eh?🤔
Mike Dunleavy adamantly denied the Warriors shopped Draymond Green in their pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo
Mike Dunleavy adamantly states Warriors never considered trading Draymond Green at deadline
Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy denied that Golden State shopped Draymond Green or Jimmy Butler ahead of the NBA trade deadline.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Interesting, eh?🤔
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A comeback for the ages.
@montepoole.bsky.social delivers the takeaways from the Warriors' stunning win over the Suns ⬇️
@montepoole.bsky.social delivers the takeaways from the Warriors' stunning win over the Suns ⬇️
What we learned as Warriors complete incredible fourth-quarter comeback to stun Suns in win
The Golden State Warriors completed perhaps their most remarkable comeback of the season with a 101-97 win over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:56 AM
A comeback for the ages.
@montepoole.bsky.social delivers the takeaways from the Warriors' stunning win over the Suns ⬇️
@montepoole.bsky.social delivers the takeaways from the Warriors' stunning win over the Suns ⬇️
Warriors 101-97 win at Phoenix tonight was a triumph of will:
-Outscored the Suns 25-7 over final 10 minutes
-Held them to 1 field goal over final 7 minutes
-Outrebounded them 16-4 in fourth quarter
Gritty stuff for a team that hours ago traded 3 popular teammates and is without Steph Curry
-Outscored the Suns 25-7 over final 10 minutes
-Held them to 1 field goal over final 7 minutes
-Outrebounded them 16-4 in fourth quarter
Gritty stuff for a team that hours ago traded 3 popular teammates and is without Steph Curry
February 6, 2026 at 6:05 AM
Warriors 101-97 win at Phoenix tonight was a triumph of will:
-Outscored the Suns 25-7 over final 10 minutes
-Held them to 1 field goal over final 7 minutes
-Outrebounded them 16-4 in fourth quarter
Gritty stuff for a team that hours ago traded 3 popular teammates and is without Steph Curry
-Outscored the Suns 25-7 over final 10 minutes
-Held them to 1 field goal over final 7 minutes
-Outrebounded them 16-4 in fourth quarter
Gritty stuff for a team that hours ago traded 3 popular teammates and is without Steph Curry
The Warriors get, at best, a B grade for the acquisition of Kristaps Porzingis. Could drop to a C. Or even lower.
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How Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis trade could impact team for remainder of 2025-26 NBA season
Monte Poole explains how the Warriors' trade for Kristaps Porzingis could impact Golden State for the remainder of the 2025-26 NBA season.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:19 AM
The Warriors get, at best, a B grade for the acquisition of Kristaps Porzingis. Could drop to a C. Or even lower.
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One of many disappointing aspects of our White House coverage is the silence of media to his tendency to disparage women trying to do their jobs. Downright cowardly. And, yes, I realize a chivalrous response in our current landscape could jeopardize job security
February 5, 2026 at 7:59 AM
One of many disappointing aspects of our White House coverage is the silence of media to his tendency to disparage women trying to do their jobs. Downright cowardly. And, yes, I realize a chivalrous response in our current landscape could jeopardize job security
JK gets a chance to find his best self. Hope he does
The Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga finalized their inevitable divorce with tonight's trade, @montepoole.bsky.social writes
Jonathan Kuminga, Warriors finalize inevitable divorce with trade for Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis
The Warriors' fantasy for Jonathan Kuminga never materialized, Monte Poole writes, leading Golden State to trade him away Wednesday night.
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February 5, 2026 at 7:41 AM
JK gets a chance to find his best self. Hope he does
FYI Warriors fans:
Kristaps Porzingis has missed more games (100) over the past 2-plus seasons than Anthony Davis (67)
Kristaps Porzingis has missed more games (100) over the past 2-plus seasons than Anthony Davis (67)
February 5, 2026 at 7:38 AM
FYI Warriors fans:
Kristaps Porzingis has missed more games (100) over the past 2-plus seasons than Anthony Davis (67)
Kristaps Porzingis has missed more games (100) over the past 2-plus seasons than Anthony Davis (67)
Lopping off much of the Washington Post - particularly its esteemed sports section - days before the Olympics and Super Bowl is an emphatic way for ownership/management to tell the public that journalistic failure always was the plan
February 4, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Lopping off much of the Washington Post - particularly its esteemed sports section - days before the Olympics and Super Bowl is an emphatic way for ownership/management to tell the public that journalistic failure always was the plan
And that team definitely could use Draymond's defense
If Draymond Green is traded to the Bucks, there reportedly is another team that would be interested in him 🤔
Draymond Green, Lakers reportedly would have mutual interest if Warriors trade him to Bucks
If the Golden State Warriors trade Draymond Green to the Milwaukee Bucks, the veteran forward and the Los Angeles Lakers could have mutual interest.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:47 PM
And that team definitely could use Draymond's defense
After seeing a pathetic display of hoops from the Warriors on Tuesday, their shot-callers have a greater appreciation for Stephen Curry + Jimmy Butler III. They are 'grinding' in the final hours before Thursday's NBA trade deadline.
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As Joe Lacob, Mike Dunleavy toil with trades, the clock is ticking for Warriors before the deadline
The Warriors' uncompetitive loss Tuesday shows exactly why the Golden State front office must make significant moves at the NBA trade deadline.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:43 PM
After seeing a pathetic display of hoops from the Warriors on Tuesday, their shot-callers have a greater appreciation for Stephen Curry + Jimmy Butler III. They are 'grinding' in the final hours before Thursday's NBA trade deadline.
www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nba/golden-s...
www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nba/golden-s...
Coach Steve Kerr on Monday stressed taking care of the ball as crucial for a Warriors offense without Stephen Curry.
They've committed 10 turnovers in the first 14 minutes vs the 76ers
They've committed 10 turnovers in the first 14 minutes vs the 76ers
February 4, 2026 at 3:44 AM
Coach Steve Kerr on Monday stressed taking care of the ball as crucial for a Warriors offense without Stephen Curry.
They've committed 10 turnovers in the first 14 minutes vs the 76ers
They've committed 10 turnovers in the first 14 minutes vs the 76ers
Stephen Curry (R knee) did not practice today will be out Tuesday when Warriors face the 76ers at Chase Center. Getting daily treatment and is considered day-to-day beyond Tuesday.
February 2, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Stephen Curry (R knee) did not practice today will be out Tuesday when Warriors face the 76ers at Chase Center. Getting daily treatment and is considered day-to-day beyond Tuesday.
Happy Birthday, Jackie. And, as always, thank you!
January 31, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Happy Birthday, Jackie. And, as always, thank you!
Detroit Pistons, smoked by the Suns 24 hours ago in Phoenix, are on pace to put up 50 in the first quarter vs Warriors.
DET 25, GSW 19, 5:57 left in the quarter
DET 25, GSW 19, 5:57 left in the quarter
January 31, 2026 at 3:36 AM
Detroit Pistons, smoked by the Suns 24 hours ago in Phoenix, are on pace to put up 50 in the first quarter vs Warriors.
DET 25, GSW 19, 5:57 left in the quarter
DET 25, GSW 19, 5:57 left in the quarter
Reminder: As Giannis Antetokounmpo prepares to exit Milwaukee for his next franchise, he and Warriors superstar Stephen Curry have been represented by the same agency for the duration of their careers . . .
January 28, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Reminder: As Giannis Antetokounmpo prepares to exit Milwaukee for his next franchise, he and Warriors superstar Stephen Curry have been represented by the same agency for the duration of their careers . . .
Warriors 34,Timberwolves 34, 5:37 Q2
Will Richard has 4 steals in 10 minutes . . .
Will Richard has 4 steals in 10 minutes . . .
January 27, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Warriors 34,Timberwolves 34, 5:37 Q2
Will Richard has 4 steals in 10 minutes . . .
Will Richard has 4 steals in 10 minutes . . .
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The Warriors fought through the fog of a local war that affects us all to defeat a wounded Wolves team tonight, @montepoole.bsky.social writes
Warriors stay on point, exploit wounded Timberwolves with strong defensive effort in blowout win
The Golden State Warriors took full advantage of a Minnesota Timberwolves squad reeling from the harsh realities gripping their community on Sunday.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:48 AM
The Warriors fought through the fog of a local war that affects us all to defeat a wounded Wolves team tonight, @montepoole.bsky.social writes
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STATEMENT FROM THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION (NBPA) AND ITS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ON THE FATAL SHOOTING IN MINNEAPOLIS BY ICE
January 25, 2026 at 8:52 PM
STATEMENT FROM THE NATIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION (NBPA) AND ITS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ON THE FATAL SHOOTING IN MINNEAPOLIS BY ICE
Per Warriors: Jonathan Kuminga's MRI exam revealed a bone bruise in his left knee. Out indefinitely and will be reevaluated 'in the coming days.'
January 25, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Per Warriors: Jonathan Kuminga's MRI exam revealed a bone bruise in his left knee. Out indefinitely and will be reevaluated 'in the coming days.'
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The NBA has postponed today’s Warriors-Wolves game in Minneapolis.
January 24, 2026 at 7:48 PM
The NBA has postponed today’s Warriors-Wolves game in Minneapolis.
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Walz: "I call on all Americans to see the decency this state is exhibiting, and the horrific cruelty, unprofessional, absolute abomination that is passing for what these f--- ICE agents are doing on our streets."
January 24, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Walz: "I call on all Americans to see the decency this state is exhibiting, and the horrific cruelty, unprofessional, absolute abomination that is passing for what these f--- ICE agents are doing on our streets."