Monte Poole covered a variety of sports at the Oakland Tribune and San Jose Mercury News for 28 years, the last 22 as a columnist, before joining NBC Sports Bay Area as Warriors Insider in 2013.
Monte offers his perspective on games and storylines that go beyond stats. He co-hosts the provocative “Dubs Talk” podcast and is a contributor on Pregame/Postgame shows. He occasionally breaks news, such as Stephen Curry’s first MVP award and Kevin Durant’s return for Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals.
Monte earned his B.A. in Journalism at San Jose State University, Class of 1985. He grew up in Oakland rooting for the A’s, Raiders and Warriors. Once upon a time, he was a favorite of legendary Raiders owner Al Davis.
The Latest
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Gary Payton II eyes bounce-back NBA season after signing new Warriors contract
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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Why pairing LeBron James, Jimmy Butler together would be tricky for Warriors
Fitting LeBron James and Jimmy Butler together on the Warriors’ roster would be tricky for Golden State coach Steve Kerr.
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Cathy Engelbert believes Valkyries ‘set a blueprint' for WNBA franchises
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert explained how the Golden State Valkyries “set a blueprint” for teams looking to compete quickly.
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Five Warriors players to follow after NBA Summer League championship run
Monte Poole identifies five Golden State Warriors players to keep an eye on after the 2026 NBA Summer League tournament.
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Warriors must love the trajectory of rookie Yaxel Lendeborg's summer league
After Yaxel Lendeborg’s NBA league showing, the Golden State Warriors must love the trajectory of their rookie, Monte Poole writes.
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Why Steph Curry deserves slice of Warriors' pie after saving NBA franchise
Warriors star Stephen Curry has more than earned the reward of equity in the Golden State franchise, Monte Poole writes.
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Why Jay Bilas is confident Yaxel Lendeborg, Warriors are a ‘perfect match'
ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas believes the Golden State Warriors found a “Swiss Army tank” in Yaxel Lendeborg.
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Warriors' Steph Curry reveals his top priority this offseason entering Year 18
Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry spoke to NBC Sports Bay Area’s Monte Poole and revealed his top priority this NBA offseason.
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Bay Area native, G League guard Chance McMillian chasing Warriors roster spot
Chance McMillian, after a solid G League season, is chasing a potential Golden State Warriors roster spot.
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Why free agent LeBron James could opt to chase new NBA history with Warriors
Monte Poole provides a case for why NBA superstar LeBron James could be enticed to join the Golden State Warriors in free agency this offseason.
