Danny Emerman
@dannyemerman.bsky.social
Golden State Warriors beat writer for The San Francisco Standard
The Warriors were already sliding. Then the defending champs took it to them so bad they started pointing fingers. From OKC, on the Warriors’ personal agendas, commitment to winning, and everybody being honest with themselves sfstandard.com/2025/11/12/d...
Alarms ring after Warriors get trounced by defending champs in Oklahoma City
The Thunder exposed some of Golden State’s flaws in Tuesday’s 126-102 drubbing
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November 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The Warriors were already sliding. Then the defending champs took it to them so bad they started pointing fingers. From OKC, on the Warriors’ personal agendas, commitment to winning, and everybody being honest with themselves sfstandard.com/2025/11/12/d...
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Great stuff from Lacob, Guber, Welts & Curry via @dannyemerman.bsky.social in this piece looking back 15 years since Lacob & Guber bought the Warriors >>
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‘How could you have more fun?’ Joe Lacob, Peter Guber, and 15 years owning the Warriors
A decade and a half after buying the franchise, a dreamer and an industrialist reflect on why their partnership’s worked, and what comes next.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Great stuff from Lacob, Guber, Welts & Curry via @dannyemerman.bsky.social in this piece looking back 15 years since Lacob & Guber bought the Warriors >>
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New pod!
Another reason not to overreact to Warriors’ 5-4 start: the West is shallower than expected.
Jazz/Pels/Suns don’t have the talent. Grizz have real tire fire potential. Mavs offense is gross. Clips look creaky. Kangz. Some weird vibes in MIN (27th in DRTG??).
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Another reason not to overreact to Warriors’ 5-4 start: the West is shallower than expected.
Jazz/Pels/Suns don’t have the talent. Grizz have real tire fire potential. Mavs offense is gross. Clips look creaky. Kangz. Some weird vibes in MIN (27th in DRTG??).
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Section 415: Making sense of the Warriors’ uneven start
Steve Kerr’s team has lost winnable games on the road, and a daunting schedule won’t get easier anytime soon.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:06 AM
New pod!
Another reason not to overreact to Warriors’ 5-4 start: the West is shallower than expected.
Jazz/Pels/Suns don’t have the talent. Grizz have real tire fire potential. Mavs offense is gross. Clips look creaky. Kangz. Some weird vibes in MIN (27th in DRTG??).
sfstandard.com/section-415/...
Another reason not to overreact to Warriors’ 5-4 start: the West is shallower than expected.
Jazz/Pels/Suns don’t have the talent. Grizz have real tire fire potential. Mavs offense is gross. Clips look creaky. Kangz. Some weird vibes in MIN (27th in DRTG??).
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Steph Curry, visibly under the weather after last night's win over Phoenix, won't play tonight against the Kings in Sacramento.
He probably won't be the only one on the sidelines.
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He probably won't be the only one on the sidelines.
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Rugged schedule, Steph Curry’s illness force Warriors to take early precautions
Head coach Steve Kerr already ruled out Curry, who has been dealing with an illness, for Wednesday’s game in Sacramento.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Steph Curry, visibly under the weather after last night's win over Phoenix, won't play tonight against the Kings in Sacramento.
He probably won't be the only one on the sidelines.
sfstandard.com/2025/11/05/s...
He probably won't be the only one on the sidelines.
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Kenny Hatch is an underdog, a hoops junkie, an SF native, small business owner.
Now, the basketball skills trainer made a $4 million bet on himself and the Bay’s future hoopers: sfstandard.com/2025/11/04/b...
Now, the basketball skills trainer made a $4 million bet on himself and the Bay’s future hoopers: sfstandard.com/2025/11/04/b...
The Warriors’ new neighbor? A personal basketball trainer with a $4 million gym
Kenny Hatch was cut four times during high school. Now, he’s coaching the next generation of local hoopers at a brand-new gym in San Francisco.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Kenny Hatch is an underdog, a hoops junkie, an SF native, small business owner.
Now, the basketball skills trainer made a $4 million bet on himself and the Bay’s future hoopers: sfstandard.com/2025/11/04/b...
Now, the basketball skills trainer made a $4 million bet on himself and the Bay’s future hoopers: sfstandard.com/2025/11/04/b...
A look at the Warriors’ troubling 2-game trip to the Midwest, with a couple behind-the-scenes nuggets sfstandard.com/2025/11/02/w...
Warriors hit first speed bump of season with rough losses to Bucks, Pacers
The Warriors squandered two prime chances to pad their hot start while on the road in Milwaukee and Indiana.
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November 2, 2025 at 4:22 PM
A look at the Warriors’ troubling 2-game trip to the Midwest, with a couple behind-the-scenes nuggets sfstandard.com/2025/11/02/w...
Teams are picking up ball-handlers higher on the court, pressing a ton. The Warriors have a counter to the early-season trend.
Introducing “The Wash,” an assistant coach’s metaphor for the havoc Steph Curry wreaks in the middle third of the court sfstandard.com/2025/10/31/s...
Introducing “The Wash,” an assistant coach’s metaphor for the havoc Steph Curry wreaks in the middle third of the court sfstandard.com/2025/10/31/s...
Steph Curry in ‘The Wash’: The Warriors star is the perfect counter to NBA pressure
“The Wash,” a term coined by Golden State assistant Kris Weems, refers to early offense the 17-year superstar generates in the open floor.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Teams are picking up ball-handlers higher on the court, pressing a ton. The Warriors have a counter to the early-season trend.
Introducing “The Wash,” an assistant coach’s metaphor for the havoc Steph Curry wreaks in the middle third of the court sfstandard.com/2025/10/31/s...
Introducing “The Wash,” an assistant coach’s metaphor for the havoc Steph Curry wreaks in the middle third of the court sfstandard.com/2025/10/31/s...
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New "Warriors Plus-Minus" with @dannyemerman.bsky.social -- 4-1 and rolling, with Kuminga set in the starting lineup, Horford as a backup and a lot of things solidifying.
-Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1nGp...
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4-1 and Rolling
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October 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM
New "Warriors Plus-Minus" with @dannyemerman.bsky.social -- 4-1 and rolling, with Kuminga set in the starting lineup, Horford as a backup and a lot of things solidifying.
-Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1nGp...
-Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4...
-Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1nGp...
-Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4...
For the first time ever, all three of Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody and Brandin Podziemski scored 20+ points in a game.
“That’s how you get through the regular season.”
From a very second timeline kinda night: sfstandard.com/2025/10/28/k...
“That’s how you get through the regular season.”
From a very second timeline kinda night: sfstandard.com/2025/10/28/k...
Kuminga, Moody, and Podziemski show the Warriors what’s possible in a win
Golden State’s 23-and-under players delivered critical performances to help ease the burden on Steph Curry and the stars in a win over Memphis.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM
For the first time ever, all three of Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody and Brandin Podziemski scored 20+ points in a game.
“That’s how you get through the regular season.”
From a very second timeline kinda night: sfstandard.com/2025/10/28/k...
“That’s how you get through the regular season.”
From a very second timeline kinda night: sfstandard.com/2025/10/28/k...
Learned a bit last night about how the aging Warriors want to tackle back-to-backs this year. They've got another one coming right up sfstandard.com/2025/10/25/s...
The Warriors’ back-to-back blueprint: Compete with caution
Golden State emptied the bench early in the fourth quarter in a 139-119 loss to Portland.
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October 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Learned a bit last night about how the aging Warriors want to tackle back-to-backs this year. They've got another one coming right up sfstandard.com/2025/10/25/s...
Epic night at Chase Center for Steph Curry and the Warriors, who look like they're capable of going toe-to-toe with anyone sfstandard.com/2025/10/24/s...
Steph Curry delivers vintage performance in Warriors’ instant classic
The 17th-year superstar took over late and poured in 42 points in an early Game of the Year entry.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Epic night at Chase Center for Steph Curry and the Warriors, who look like they're capable of going toe-to-toe with anyone sfstandard.com/2025/10/24/s...
Mike Dunleavy found another diamond in the rough sfstandard.com/2025/10/23/w...
The Warriors might have unearthed another late-round gem with Will Richard
The 22-year-old wing impressed in his NBA debut against the Lakers, earning head coach Steve Kerr’s trust immediately.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Mike Dunleavy found another diamond in the rough sfstandard.com/2025/10/23/w...
On Jonathan Kuminga's big night, Jimmy Butler's mentorship, winning plays, and vibes after Golden State's season-opening win: sfstandard.com/2025/10/22/j...
Warriors get the right version of Jonathan Kuminga in season-opening win over Lakers
With mentorship from Jimmy Butler and a dramatic summer behind him, Jonathan Kuminga made a strong impression in the Warriors’ first game of the 2025-26 season
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October 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
On Jonathan Kuminga's big night, Jimmy Butler's mentorship, winning plays, and vibes after Golden State's season-opening win: sfstandard.com/2025/10/22/j...
“I was more so saying I want Steph and Draymond to feel comfortable leaving it with the next group that we have."
Brandin Podziemski's starting his first season-opener tonight. On his season ahead, noise, aspirations, vet wisdom and present vs. future: sfstandard.com/2025/10/21/b...
Brandin Podziemski's starting his first season-opener tonight. On his season ahead, noise, aspirations, vet wisdom and present vs. future: sfstandard.com/2025/10/21/b...
With a ‘clear mind', Brandin Podziemski joins the Warriors’ starting five
The 22-year-old guard has sky-high expectations for himself. Starting — and closing — games is only the beginning.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
“I was more so saying I want Steph and Draymond to feel comfortable leaving it with the next group that we have."
Brandin Podziemski's starting his first season-opener tonight. On his season ahead, noise, aspirations, vet wisdom and present vs. future: sfstandard.com/2025/10/21/b...
Brandin Podziemski's starting his first season-opener tonight. On his season ahead, noise, aspirations, vet wisdom and present vs. future: sfstandard.com/2025/10/21/b...
It’s time. The Warriors start their 2025-26 campaign tomorrow night in LA.
Burning questions! sfstandard.com/2025/10/20/s...
Burning questions! sfstandard.com/2025/10/20/s...
3 questions that will define the Warriors’ season
Steph Curry must fend off Father Time while Brandin Podziemski and Jonathan Kuminga are looking to take the next steps in their development.
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October 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
It’s time. The Warriors start their 2025-26 campaign tomorrow night in LA.
Burning questions! sfstandard.com/2025/10/20/s...
Burning questions! sfstandard.com/2025/10/20/s...
Played around with the trade machine for a preseason thought exercise: sfstandard.com/2025/10/16/g...
Giannis Watch: How the Warriors’ trade assets might stack up against other NBA teams
Golden State has tried to hold onto every possible asset in the event the market for the Bucks’ superstar heats up.
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October 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Played around with the trade machine for a preseason thought exercise: sfstandard.com/2025/10/16/g...
Connected with Shonn Brown, the last person to coach Steph and Seth Curry in competitive basketball — until they suit up this year: sfstandard.com/2025/10/15/s...
The Curry brothers’ last coach awaits their reunion: ‘What better way to make memories?’
Shonn Brown coached Steph and Seth Curry at Charlotte Christian High School. Two decades later, the brothers are finally teaming up again.
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October 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Connected with Shonn Brown, the last person to coach Steph and Seth Curry in competitive basketball — until they suit up this year: sfstandard.com/2025/10/15/s...
Talking ball (and When Harry Met Sally) open.spotify.com/episode/77VT...
Steph Curry, Jonathan Kuminga, and a Warriors season preview
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October 15, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Talking ball (and When Harry Met Sally) open.spotify.com/episode/77VT...
Analyzing some of the Warriors' starting lineup options: sfstandard.com/2025/10/10/w...
Breaking down Steve Kerr’s starting lineup options for the Warriors
The team will likely choose between a small-ball and a double-big lineup to start and finish games. But it needs contingency plans too.
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October 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Analyzing some of the Warriors' starting lineup options: sfstandard.com/2025/10/10/w...
Jonathan Kuminga’s back after the Warriors and agent Aaron Turner came to an agreement that satisfied both sides. But it sure was a loud summer.
“This was an insane negotiation that was hitting a boiling point”
“Probably won't have a negotiation like that ever again”
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“This was an insane negotiation that was hitting a boiling point”
“Probably won't have a negotiation like that ever again”
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A media blitz, death threats, and a firebrand agent: Inside Jonathan Kuminga’s summer
How Kuminga and his agent Aaron Turner navigated an offseason of dramatic negotiations with the Warriors.
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October 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Jonathan Kuminga’s back after the Warriors and agent Aaron Turner came to an agreement that satisfied both sides. But it sure was a loud summer.
“This was an insane negotiation that was hitting a boiling point”
“Probably won't have a negotiation like that ever again”
sfstandard.com/2025/10/09/j...
“This was an insane negotiation that was hitting a boiling point”
“Probably won't have a negotiation like that ever again”
sfstandard.com/2025/10/09/j...
When the Warriors were at their best last year, Moses Moody was starting and defending the point of attack. He seems ready to pick up where he left off: sfstandard.com/2025/10/08/m...
Entering Year 5, Moses Moody is poised to take the next step with the Warriors
The 23-year-old wing spent the summer finding pickup runs — despite being limited to using one hand — to improve his game.
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October 8, 2025 at 10:23 PM
When the Warriors were at their best last year, Moses Moody was starting and defending the point of attack. He seems ready to pick up where he left off: sfstandard.com/2025/10/08/m...
Guess who's back: sfstandard.com/2025/09/30/j...
Jonathan Kuminga’s free agency is over, and he’s returning to Warriors
Kuminga’s contract stalemate leaked into training camp
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September 30, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Guess who's back: sfstandard.com/2025/09/30/j...
Steve Kerr addressed the media for the first time of the season sfstandard.com/2025/09/30/s...
‘I’m not worried’: Steve Kerr talks Kuminga contract situation, his own Warriors future
The veteran head coach addressed the media after Golden State’s first training camp practice on Tuesday
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September 30, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Steve Kerr addressed the media for the first time of the season sfstandard.com/2025/09/30/s...
Steve Kerr addressed the media for the first time of the season sfstandard.com/2025/09/30/s...
‘I’m not worried’: Steve Kerr talks Kuminga contract situation, his own Warriors future
The veteran head coach addressed the media after Golden State’s first training camp practice on Tuesday
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September 30, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Steve Kerr addressed the media for the first time of the season sfstandard.com/2025/09/30/s...
Dispatch from an odd Warriors media day, with Jonathan Kuminga as the main character lurking in the background
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Warriors stars set clear expectations for absent Jonathan Kuminga on Media Day
The fifth-year forward’s restricted free-agency negotiations with the Warriors are ongoing — and still tense.
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September 29, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Dispatch from an odd Warriors media day, with Jonathan Kuminga as the main character lurking in the background
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