I'm sure Shanahan can. How about Washington holdout Trent Williams? Kawakami: When Chris Mullin took Michael Jordan to play tennis, and more tales, Mullin on his time running the Warriors: "I learned a lot and, most importantly, left it better than I found it.". Game 1 was a Warriors escape, thanks to incredible good fortune. The Raiders and 49ers both have their franchise QBs and two offensive-minded head coaches. Kawakami: Houston will bring out the best in the Warriors, because the Warriors have already brought out the best in Houston. Kawakami: Warriors crush the Pelicans in Game 1, and now they've got Steph Curry ready for Game 2 and beyond. This year's team is better positioned for a deep run in the playoffs than last year's A's, largely because of a stronger starting rotation. Warriors beat writer Anthony Slater discusses the team's moves this summer and how it sets up for the coming season. ", Kawakami: This is the moment Colin Kaepernick helped create. Game 5 Coaching Edge: They pushed past the Spurs, but the Warriors have to be better offensively against New Orleans. They also break down the great catalog of Tom Petty, TK talks with ESPN Personality Ros Gold-Onwude about Pac-12 hoops, the state of the W's and the return of Steph Curry. And all the things the Giants got out of last season. Kawakami: The Warriors’ generation gap, new mysteries and enduring Big Three bond. Tom Brady? A look at Vikings vs. 49ers. Everybody, including Zaidi, should relish this. And he gives an update if they still have any interest in signing Yasiel Puig. And Aldridge's... Aldridge's thoughts on "The Last Dance" documentary. Kawakami: Everything has led to this — Warriors vs. Houston, the real start and true climax of this season. The Khalil Mack negotiations could still blow up for the Raiders, but there are several reasons why he's likely to be with the team by early September. Garoppolo has only seven total NFL starts in his career, he certainly hasn’t led a team to anything significant, and he’s mainly a projection... Kawakami: Yes, Mark Davis and Jed York are ahead of the NFL curve on the value of a star coach. Kawakami: The 49ers beat Tampa Bay with pure talent, which could lead to a very different kind of season. Kawakami: Striking fear in opponents, Garoppolo’s closing skills and everything the 49ers have proven at 8-0. The Oakland Raiders have released LB Aldon Smith: https://t.co/sIpd4dLmLv pic.twitter.com/BmDdvrolob Are the 49ers a Super Bowl bound team? His thoughts on the current roster and where he sees them going. Kawakami: The Hamptons 5 finally got its first start, and the Game 4 result should scare the rest of the NBA. How he came up with his 49ers touchdown call. Kawakami: Mike Mayock’s ultimatum to Antonio Brown was necessary to prevent another unhinged Raiders season. Mullin on his time as Warriors GM during the "We Believe" years. What he's looking for in a new Giants manager. We think we can be a championship team again in the next couple years.". The 49ers can end Garoppolo's huge contract with little financial difficulty after the season, but it's not a realistic or practical option. TK talks with Oakland A's GM David Forst about how he feels about this season. Kawakami: Aaron Rodgers, Mike McCarthy and that 2005 decision by the 49ers, still relevant 14 years later. From making guys look in slow motion, to defenses playing him different, to making teams pay when he is doubled. Bruce Bochy choked back tears during a long standing ovation and the Giants paid tribute to Willie McCovey and Peter Magowan. DeMarcus Cousins strong game in Game 2. Luke Kuechly surprised retirement. Kawakami: Joe Lacob on the Warriors' future — 'We'll be aggressive; nobody's going to outspend us', Warriors owner Joe Lacob on his vision for the team's future: "The best thing for us to do is keep our great players together as long as we can. The Raiders gutted through their early-season travel schedule, but they've hit the wall the last two weeks. TK talks with Warriors head coach Steve Kerr about the end of the season, free agency and moving forward. Garoppolo is 21-6 as a 49ers starter over the span of three seasons, but Kyle Shanahan seemed to game plan around him in the playoffs. Barrows on how injuries haven't slowed down the 49ers so far. DeMarcus Cousins is the key and he hasn't even played yet. And her approach to weird comments on social media. What if the 49ers had never played at MetLife Stadium? 49ers Beat Writer Matt Barrows On Week 1 And The Niners Moving Forward. No one from the Warriors organization has been tested. The challenges surrounding the evaluation process of James Wiseman. And discusses the decision to call up Joey Bart. Kevin Durant is doing individual workouts, which should start the clock for his return to the Warriors, maybe by Game 4 next Friday. Kawakami: A little bit broken and dazed, the 49ers begin their stretch run now, George Kittle: "We want to get back to the Super Bowl and when you go out and you play like that, there's not really any chance. Kawakami: Thanks to Jon Gruden, Derek Carr is stranded on an island (and needs an escape). Kawakami: An unprecedented 49ers deal for the unprecedented George Kittle. The health of Stephen Curry's right ankle is far, far more important to the Warriors' hopes to repeat as champions. Kawakami: Sifting through the Warriors’ playoff vulnerabilities, from Durant’s engagement level to the loss of Cousins. And, of course, Durant thoughts. TK Show: The Athletic's Anthony Slater on the Warriors' summer so far ... and where to eat in Las Vegas. Kawakami: Separating fact from some fiction surrounding Kevin Durant and that lively press conference. TK talks with 49ers GM John Lynch about their 3-0 start. Kawakami: John Fisher’s big-picture A’s failure and the blurry future ahead. Over/under: Which 49ers will improve on what they did last year? This is clearly the most talented 49ers team since the Jim Harbaugh era. We are not going to sit around and be a marginal NBA team. TK talks with Peter King of NBC Sports about Super Bowl LIV. The Jon Gruden Marathon Syndrome? Second base is a spot the Giants will look to get better at. And how they plan on expanding The Athletic and how they will keep bringing in the best talent to improve the product for the sports fan. If the 49ers were going to release linebacker Reuben Foster after he was arrested twice in a month, it probably would've happened already. The Warriors just financed the construction of a $1.6 billion arena. Warriors having a good foundation. Is some of the spirit of the Warriors gone? Before he was drafted by the 49ers, Nick Bosa studied Dee Ford and knew that he'd love to be Ford's pass-rushing apprentice. Speaks about the challenges ahead. The 49ers owner has had some rough moments in the Levi’s Stadium auditorium,... Kawakami: Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers make the big, big commitment — this is wholly his team now. Their goal now should be to make sure their hopes this season don't end there. How the game is two-wing base nowadays. Comparing Jimmy Garoppolo to Kirk Cousins. Trying to find ways to get better. Six years is a long time to chase somebody, which explains why Mark Davis seemed just a little exhausted at the finish line on Tuesday — of course, mixed with great elation and brimming satisfaction. So what happens now that Stephen Curry has tweaked his right ankle for the fourth time in a few months and is out for at least the next two games, all with only 17 games and five weeks left before the start of the playoffs? Has Durant fought to get back into action the way Klay Thompson and Kevon Looney did for Game 4? She is not surprised by anything Steph Curry does on and off the court. Sketching out the next (final?) Zaidi also spoke about Gabe Kapler's first season as manager, the Giants matching up against the Dodgers and the virtual Winter Meetings. Being proud of the talent on the roster. A guess that it'll be Kevon Looney in the starting lineup on Monday in Houston, though maybe not for long. Kawakami: The 49ers’ QB problem goes beyond Jimmy Garoppolo. Hasn't talked to Jed York since he left the 49ers organization. Steph Curry admits it was better to be patient with his comeback from a knee sprain — and for him to miss Game 1. The Raiders didn't bid against themselves, get bluffed or react impulsively in the Antonio Brown deal. This was not the game or the moment that cost the Warriors the No. Previously, Kawakami was a sports columnist for the San Jose Mercury News. With varying degrees of complication and certainty, the Warriors had a lot of decisions to make last summer, and in just about every case... TK Show: Dave Flemming on the new Giants focus, his ESPN role, and Jim Harbaugh. Mike is excited that fans will hopefully be back in the ballparks this upcoming season and how Oracle Park is prepping for that to happen hopefully by Opening Day. And Farhan... Giants might look a little different in the next 48 hours. Kawakami: Jon Gruden is back, revving up the Raiders and the Coliseum like nobody else ever could. This was back on Sept. 26, 2007, and the Giants and Bonds knew that they should acknowledge the inevitable as smoothly as they could then move... Kawakami: Warriors' mini-drama at the trade deadline — Tyreke Evans and Marco Belinelli are two scorers to consider. The Warriors' draft dalliances are an obvious smokescreen and also due diligence in a league that loves to hear rumors about their process. Pittsburgh's pass rush made this Garoppolo's first serious physical gut-check since his ACL surgery. The KO punch to the season and a Jimmy Garoppolo reset on the 49ers Panic Meter. Kawakami: Introducing Matt Barrows, our new 49ers writer (and yes, I probably owe him a meal). Game 1 Coaching Edge: What Steve Kerr really was doing with the Nick Young move, and the Hamptons 5 future. I'm very optimistic about our future. Warriors roundtable: If this dynasty is over, what are the biggest regrets? Andre Iguodala doesn't have anything close to superstar statistics, but his importance to the Warriors shouldn't be downplayed or disregarded. Marcus Semien being a great self-evaluator. The Athletic's Ethan Strauss joins "The TK Show" in a wide-ranging discussion about the Warriors, A's, and anonymous op-ed pieces. Was this the end of the dynasty? Kawakami: Curry, Draymond and Klay started it all for the Warriors — and will determine how and when this ends. This whole thing probably should just be, and maybe will truly feel like, an extra-extra-long... Kawakami: Yes, the Raiders violated the intent of the Rooney Rule, and should be fined, but that isn't the whole story. Kawakami: Through the peaks and valleys, Bob Melvin remains the A's steadiest hand. Flemming's favorite player and team growing up. Jerry West helped build the Lakers and the Warriors. The Warriors are the happiest 12-44 team ever. Kawakami: Andre Iguodala for the Hall of Fame? TK is join by Matt Barrows and John Middlekauff to preview the NFL draft. His thoughts on how Andrew Wiggins has been fitting in very nicely on the... TK is joined by Warriors assistant GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. to discuss his time so far in the Warriors front office. They should be expected to make the playoffs. The 49ers' dominating 33-6 victory over the Patriots was, in large part, a tribute to Shanahan's leadership and offensive creativity. How will the AB saga play out for the Raiders? Kawakami: Billy Beane on this A’s team’s big shot, the cutbacks and more, Beane on the A's cutbacks last month: "That day that we announced those layoffs was probably the lowest point for me working here. Jimmy Garoppolo vs. Patrick Mahomes. Kawakami: The Hamptons 5 — how it happened and why the name resonates (with me, at least). The difference from being in an NBA front office to being in the media now. Yup, when they start Draymond and Looney, they pretty much either need Steph to go nuclear or something solid out of Wiggins and/or Oubre offensively. If you were around the 49ers in 2016, you know that Kaepernick's teammates respected his beliefs and that eventually the circus died down. So much has changed since Bob Melvin took over the A's in June 2011, but he has remained the core constant, heading into a potential upsurge in 2018. TK talks with Matt Barrows and Vic Tafur to preview the NFL season. Everything since then has been chaos. They are still going to be the Warriors and play their style of ball, but need to adjust to the roster they have. Kawakami: Joe Lacob on a huge loss and the Warriors’ financial commitment, Lacob to his staff: "I just said, 'We're not tanking anything. TK Show: The Chronicle's Ann Killion on Warriors-Cavaliers, the new 49ers credibility, and much more. ", Kawakami: TV/book/movie recommendations from Steve Kerr, Farhan Zaidi and more. Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh puts the defense in positions to be successful. Kevin Durant's second Finals MVP in two seasons with the Warriors capped a much more difficult campaign — and adjustment — for him and the team. And wanting to bring back the 49er way. Why do it right now? Not in Kyle Shanahan's mind and his mind is the one that counts. What's the best way to describe George Kittle's epic 210-yard first half? Today marks one year for The Athletic Bay Area -- our subscribers have built this, and we hope it'll only get stronger and stronger. What will we see from Jimmy G? Kawakami: If you're waiting for that complete Giants teardown, it's not happening ... until at least 2020. After dispatching New Orleans, the Warriors braced for their inevitable and titanic clash with Houston in the Western Conference finals. Revenue being a little lower yet not much difference from previous years. The Giants at bats seem to be heating up and Farhan Zaidi talks about it with TK. What's next for Reuben Foster and the 49ers? Kawakami: Appraising Draymond Green and why I’m not blasting the 49ers — Mailbag. What are they going to do, cut him? This year's Hall of Fame class doesn't include any first-ballot shoo-ins, but there are plenty of names on the ballot worth discussing. He’s their longtime radio play-by-play man, of course, and also a talk-show... Kawakami: The Raiders-Gruden timeline, from impossible to inevitable in five fateful weeks. Kawakami: The Warriors' LeBron James Issue — can they dominate this series even if he scores 50 a game? TK talks to 49ers tight end George Kittle about his offseason, playing with a rib injury and tweeting Antonio Brown. TK talks with NFL Network analyst/columnist Mike Silver about the 49ers and Raiders. Kawakami: Colin Kaepernick's collusion case moves on — because, really, have you seen these bad, employed NFL QBs? Kawakami: Antonio Brown is running circles around the Raiders brass. And he gives his thoughts on the upcoming Super Bowl 55- Brady vs Mahomes. Kawakami: The deeper meaning of Kevin Durant's second Finals MVP — this was the hard one. Kawakami: My Super Bowl prediction — 49ers 31, Chiefs 20, and a great defense will command the stage. Kawakami: Will the 49ers mortgage the future to replace Joe Staley? Kawakami: What readers think is salvageable about the 2018 Raiders and what I think about those thoughts. It has come full circle: The Khalil Mack trade is the Raiders' most significant move since they dealt -- guess who -- Jon Gruden. And thoughts on playing games without fans. Thoughts on Alex Smith making a comeback. And his views on minorities getting an... Shaw shares his thoughts on the civil unrest. Game 3 Coaching Edge: It's time for the Warriors to ride the Hamptons 5 through the rest of the playoffs. His takeaways from the preseason. But don't expect them to tear everything up. She talks about if Oregon guard Sabrina Ionescu is the best women's player she has ever seen. The A's were upset after their wild-card loss. TK talks with KNBR radio host Tolbert about the Warriors, working as their color analyst and the changes in the radio business. Tim Kawakami's Talking Points Blog. But everything starts with Steph Curry and Draymond Green. Russo on the hiring of Gabe Kapler by the SF Giants. Adande about Curry, Durant, Kobe, and moving from ESPN to academia. And thoughts on the San Francisco 49ers sticking with Jimmy Garoppolo. Kawakami: What does Farhan Zaidi bring to the Giants? Will Carr make it to Las Vegas? Stone has known how Westbrook feels long enough that he did not need Sunday’s NBA memo, declaring that the moratorium on trades ends at 11 a.m. Monday morning, to begin assessing his options. Kawakami: All regimes have a due date — for Shanahan and Lynch, it's beating Seattle by 2019. Beane said he plans to stay with the A's in 2021. Kawakami: How can A's owner John Fisher show he really gets it? ", Matthew Stafford, Deshaun Watson and other 49ers QB scenarios, a roundtable. Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch made it very clear -- they believe tackle Mike McGlinchey will be an NFL star plopped right into their offensive line. Going game-by-game through the 49ers schedule -- where are the key points and most challenging moments? Kawakami: What the Warriors learned about themselves in 2019-20, good and bad. Tuesday?) TK is joined by A's EVP Billy Beane to discuss the A's need to add depth and fill the holes on the roster. The importance of having them healthy. If he thinks Kevin Pillar will resign with the Giants. It took a huge run of good luck for the Warriors to beat LeBron James and Cleveland, but the Warriors weren't about to apologize. This was never going to be a cakewalk through the playoffs like it was last year for the Warriors, and it will be more memorable because of it. TK talks with 49ers CB Richard Sherman negotiating his own contract, what makes the 49ers special and Jimmy Garoppolo's leadership. Kawakami: The Durant options, the Klay numbers, the mid-level decisions and everything else about to hit the Warriors. Can you imagine what Beckham could do in a Kyle Shanahan offense? Supporting Colin Kaepernick. My thoughts on Smith’s release: This is what the Raiders had to do and it’s good that they didn’t delay... TK Show: Rich Kleiman, Durant's manager and business partner, on the Warriors experience and new vistas. We didn't play very well tonight at all and we still had a chance the entire game. Kawakami: Why there’s new optimism for getting fans back to Bay Area games. Peter Magowan kept the Giants from moving, built an incredible ballpark and hired the men who guided the team to three World Series titles. Kawakami: The Warriors shouldn’t surrender next season, but it is time to press ‘pause’ on the dynasty. Here's a list, starting with their defensive coordinator. Kawakami: Who'd be best for the 49ers, Bosa or Beckham Jr.? Loudly and clearly and undeniably. It looks like they might be getting serious at just the right time. If anyone's even thinking that, get it off your mind, just forget it. But it's the owner's responsibility to pay what it takes to build a winner. TK is joined by Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr to talk a lot about the current team and what to expect next season in the NBA. The determination to win championships. Adams on watching some of the players entering into the draft. Shaw shares his thoughts on the civil unrest. Kawakami: OK, you've got multiple title rings, what do you do with them now? "He was open every play, man," 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens said. Kittle's touchdown pass from Jimmy Garoppolo in the 49ers' victory over the Rams was an example of the best players at their best. Kawakami: Marquise Goodwin's scary, stubborn night — 'gotta be tough; if I can be out there, I will'. Kawakami: My 49ers 2019 season prediction — 10-6 and finally into the playoffs. And Sherman is not a fan of a 17-game regular season. 49ers defense being a force. Kawakami: It’s already a grueling battle of attrition and the Warriors have the biggest piece left to play — Kevin Durant. ", Game 3 Coaching Edge: Warriors unveil the Curry/Durant superstar stagger — what a luxury and a weapon. What about A.J. Kawakami: What does it mean if Jerick McKinnon is the 49ers’ best deep threat? Just three seasons into his NFL career, Kittle is already the best, most beloved and most important 49er since Frank Gore. Kawakami: Commit to one more year in the Bay Area, hire a thoughtful GM to help Jon Gruden and other ways the Raiders can save 2019.
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