Stephen Curry Is Going Down With the Warriors Ship

The Kawhi Leonard era set the Clippers back 10 YEARS?! 👀 ALL THE SMOKE Unplugged is BACK for the 2026-27 NBA season, and Matt Barnes isn't holding back. Matt goes OFF on the fallout from Kawhi Leonard's Clippers exit, why the franchise could be in trouble for the next decade, and how Kawhi managed to come out UNSCATHED. Plus, Matt explains why Joel Embiid is the biggest make-or-break player in the NBA, predicts Jaylen Brown could become the BEST player on a loaded Sixers team, and compares Steph Curry's loyalty to Kobe Bryant as the Warriors fight to keep their championship window alive. The Knicks face tough contract decisions with Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, Jalen Duren secures his $200 MILLION bag, and Matt makes his picks for the NBA's scoring and assists leaders. Matt also weighs in on Kevin Durant's Rockets, Giannis and the Heat, and why fans need to appreciate LeBron, Steph, and KD while they're still here. 0:00 Intro & Knicks Championship Defense 2:11 Kawhi Leonard Set the Clippers Back 10 YEARS?! 4:48 Joel Embiid Makes or Breaks the Sixers 6:55 Can Jaylen Brown Take Over Philly? 7:49 Steph Curry Going Down With the Warriors Ship 10:17 WNBA Finals: Valkyries vs. Dream 11:19 NBA Scoring Title: Luka, SGA or Ant? 12:39 Matt Picks His NBA Assists Leader 14:27 Jalen Duren's $200 MILLION Contract 16:20 Why Matt Is HIGH on KD's Rockets 17:44 Giannis & the New-Look Miami Heat 18:15 Appreciating LeBron, Steph & KD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices