Papa & Silver Podcast

Matt Maiocco joined Silver & Carlos Ramirez to share his confidence level that the 49ers will ultimately find a solution for Trent Williams amid this contract standoff and his overall impressions of the annual NFLPA report card.

Hour 2: Silver & Carlos Ramirez take you up to the start of pregame for Giants vs Dodgers Cactus League play. Bryce Eldridge will fill in at first base for Rafael Devers, who was a late scratch with left hamstring tightness. They also turn back the clock on the 10-year anniversary of Steph Curry's 38-foot game winner in Oklahoma City, in what was arguably the greatest regular season game in Warriors history.

Hour 1: Silver & Carlos Ramirez open a short show with the larger question of what about this rendition of the Los Angeles Dodgers do Giants fans hate the most? Listeners sound off on every matter from contract deferrals to the Giants' refusal to operate in the same way. Matt Maiocco stops by as well to give his latest take on the Trent Williams contract standoff and annual NFLPA report card that graded various aspects of the 49ers organization.

The Athletic's Vic Tafur joined Silver & Carlos Ramirez from Indianapolis, where the NFL combine is in full swing, rumors are circulating, and trade / free agent markets are being set. Tafur predicts where Maxx Crosby could end up if the Las Vegas Raiders choose to trade him, and predicts how the 49ers' situations with Trent Williams and Mac Jones will get resolved.

Former Giants pitcher and MLB All-Star Shawn Estes shares his thoughts on the team's pitching prospects and concerns heading into the 2026 season. He also weighs in on the World Baseball Classic and the potential risks and benefits for players like Logan Webb, Luis Arraez and others.

Hour 4: With past Bay Area athletes like Blake Snell and Carlos Rodon in mind, Silver asks whether or not it would be a disservice to the 49ers if they don't get compensation for Mac Jones while they can. With Jones on a two-year contract, if the 49ers elect not to trade him this offseason, he could leave in free agency next spring. However, if the 49ers were to trade him now, they could theoretically gain a player or draft pick to further the development of their team.

Hour 3: Silver & Carlos Ramirez recap the Trent Williams contract standoff and why they believe Williams has the leverage in this negotiation. The Athletic's Vic Tafur joins the show to share the list of teams he would put on Maxx Crosby watch, and where he ultimately believes Mac Jones will be playing at the start of next season.

Hour 2: Silver & Carlos Ramirez assess how the Giants' identity is different than that of the past five seasons, as one led by their hitting with far more questions on the pitching staff. Shawn Estes joins the show to address some of the newer faces who will have a chance to contribute early on in the season.

Hour 1: Silver & Carlos Ramirez open up Thursday's show by talking about the Warriors' well-balanced scoring attack that led to their 133-112 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. Steve Kerr spoke to how much he enjoys coaching this group of players, despite the absence of Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler III, and Silver points to why the Warriors have been enjoyable to watch by simply playing hard, while a large chunk of the league tries to tank their season. Carlos proposes a solution to solve tanking in the NBA.

NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors Insider Monte Poole joined Silver & JD to discuss how honestly we should evaluate a Warriors team without Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler. He explains how Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody find themselves in a similar predicament to Jordan Poole at the end of the 2021 season, and why De'Anthony Melton is playing his way into earning a lot more money this upcoming summer.

Larry Krueger joins Silver & JD to assess whether or not he'd compare the prospect of trading Mac Jones to previous situations with Blake Snell or Carlos Rodon. He also sorts through the complexities of Trent Williams negotiating a restructured contract with the 49ers, as the soon-to-be-38-year-old has a history of securing his money. Plus, Krueg explains the one element of John Lynch's presser from yesterday that nobody is talking about. Tune in to hear it all.

Hour 4: Silver & JD wrap up their Wednesday by revisiting sounds from Steve Kerr after last night's loss in New Orleans, as the Warriors look to bounce back in Memphis later this evening. They also play some clips from Matt Maiocco's time on the morning show and gauge his early impressions of the Trent Williams situation. And to close it out, a quick word on the Giants, who are launching home runs in the Cactus League against the Brewers.

Hour 3: Silver & JD revisit the Warriors moving forward without Stephen Curry and how Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody should take advantage of the opportunity to carve out a larger role for future high-stakes games. Monte Poole joins the show to weigh in on Draymond Green's inconsistencies this season and how De'Anthony Melton continues to play himself into earning more money this upcoming summer.

Hour 2: Silver & JD discuss Adam Schefter's report about a potential contract standoff between Trent Williams and the 49ers, and whether or not this should change the mindset about the team trading away Mac Jones. Larry Krueger stops by to sort through John Lynch's comments from the NFL combine, and claims that the biggest takeaway is a hint at bringing back a familiar face to the organization this offseason.

Hour 1: Silver & JD open the show by diving into the Warriors' disappointing 113-109 loss in New Orleans. Despite the high of the Dubs' win over the Nuggets on Sunday, last night served as a reminder that without Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler, this team is capable of letting their vulnerabilities haunt them on any given night.

Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group joins Papa & Silver after Adam Schefter reported that All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams and the 49ers are still searching for a contract resolution, which puts Williams' future with the team at risk. If no resolution is struck, could Williams be traded away from the team? If so, what could the 49ers get in return? Would they just release him outright and search for another solution at left tackle? Inman sorts through all the possibilities with Papa & Silver.

Senior NBA Writer for The Athletic Sam Amick joined Papa & Silver for his biweekly conversation with Papa & Silver. Everything from the NBA addressing its tanking issues to the Clippers' salary cap scandal has placed a spotlight on commissioner Adam Silver, and Amick believes that actions could be taken against Steve Ballmer sooner rather than later. As Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to provide mixed messaging about his future, Amick also weighs in on why the Bucks were wise to not trade him at the deadline earlier this month and play this situation into the summer.

Giants pregame host Marty Lurie joins Papa & Silver to share his experience thus far meeting the new faces within the Giants organization as they continue along with Cactus League play. From center fielder to Harrison Bader to pitcher Hayden Birdsong, this group has a lot of names to watch, though none perhaps more noteworthy than first year manager Tony Vitello.

49ers reporter for the San Francisco Standard, David Lombardi, joined Papa & Silver from Indianapolis to preview the most pressing talking points ahead of John Lynch's media availability later this afternoon. Lombardi notes how the Brandon Aiyuk disaster provides at least some financial flexibility to sign free agents, and why finding ways to space out the field is essential to the 49ers making their way back into Super Bowl contention.

Hour 4: Papa & Silver react to Adam Schefter's breaking news that five-time All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams and the 49ers are struggling to find a contractual resolution, and if the two sides can't find a resolution, Williams could become a part of this year's free-agent class. Cam Inman weighs in on some instant reaction, as the 49ers list of offseason needs could become a lot more essential if a contract stalemate continues through free agency. Finally, with Papa set to miss more time as he continues his battle with leukemia, Silver sends him off with words of love and support.

Hour 3: Draymond Green sets the mood by clapping back at Kendrick Perkins, who accused him of not caring enough about basketball. This fire leads the way into Walter's Whip Around, which forces the Gregs to weigh phenomenal feats at the Olympics, pressing matters for the Giants, and the needs of 49ers position groups. Sam Amick joins the show to revisit the Clippers' salary cap scandal, the complexities of solving tanking, and Giannis Antetokounmpo's affinity for food analogies.

Hour 2: The Gregs pivot to the San Francisco Giants and the newness that surrounds the organization beyond just the hire of Tony Vitello. They bring in Marty Lurie, who has already spent some time in Scottsdale getting to know a handful of the new coaches and players, and he shares his fondness for their center fielder Harrison Bader. Papa & Silver also go in on Willy Adames and the offensive adjustments he strives to make after a slow start his first season in San Francisco last year.

Hour 1: With 49ers General Manager John Lynch set to speak to the media at the NFL combine later today, Papa & Silver open up the show by revisiting comments he and Kyle Shanahan made at their season-ending press conference. David Lombardi of the San Francisco Standard stops by to address how the team can respond from the Brandon Aiyuk disaster and various ways they can bolster their playmaking capabilities in 2026.

Drew Remenda joins Papa & Silver to dive into the intensity of the USA–Canada hockey rivalry and why it remains one of the sport’s most electrifying matchups. He also highlights Macklin Celebrini’s remarkable first Olympic Games, and how the disappointment of a silver medal for Team Canada could spark another level of intensity in the young superstar.

Columnist at the San Francisco Chronicle Sam Gordon joins Papa & Silver following what he believes is the Warriors' most impressive win of the 2025-26 season. Without Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Kristaps Porzingis, the Dubs caught fire in the 4th quarter and spoiled a Nikola Jokic masterclass to beat the Nuggets 128-117. While yesterday's win felt great for an undermanned squad, how concerned should fans be with Curry sidelined and Porzingis already missing games? Gordon, as always, delivers the insight that Bay Area fans need.

Andrew Siciliano joins Papa & Silver midway to Indianapolis for the 2026 NFL Combine, as he just finished wrapping up his coverage of the Winter Olympics. From learning the scoring system in curling to launching right back into football, Siciliano is grateful for the chaos of it all, as the NFL offseason could have some major moving parts that impact a wide pool of Super Bowl contenders for next season.

San Francisco Giants broadcaster and Hall of Famer Jon Miller joined Papa & Silver to recount one of the strangest half innings of baseball he called on Sunday. From emergency alerts in the stadium to an extremely bizarre triple play, Miller has taken the start of the Tony Vitello era in stride, and he's excited to return to Scottsdale this Friday when the Giants take on the Dodgers.

Hour 4: Silver Linings Playlist is all about Team USA capturing their first gold medal in men's hockey since 1980, and the greatness of the modern-day rivalry between the United States and Canada on the ice. San Jose Sharks broadcaster Drew Remenda joins the show to weigh in on the rivalry, Macklin Celebrini's first Olympics, and how the 19-year-old could return with a chip on his shoulder after his team fell short of a gold medal in Italy.

Hour 3: The Gregs revisit the big names around the NFL who might be important dominoes for this NFL offseason, and Papa brings up free agent RB Kenneth Gainwell as a potential target. Silver wonders if Mike Evans will ultimately remain with Tampa Bay or if 2026 will represent the first time he puts on another uniform. Additionally, as the Warriors prepare for a quick two-game getaway, how much can we trust the timeline of Steph Curry's recovery from his runner's knee?

Hour 2: Papa & Silver catch up with their friend Andrew Siciliano as he makes the transition from covering Olympic Sports to the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Speaking of airports, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle stops by before heading to New Orleans, where the Warriors will face the Pelicans tomorrow night without Steph Curry and Kristaps Porzingis in the lineup.

Hour 1: Papa & Silver reconvene after an eventful Sunday in sports, starting with Team USA capturing the gold medal in men's hockey for the first time since 1980, and ending with an undermanned Warriors team beating Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Jon Miller joins the show to describe his early impressions of Tony Vitello's Giants in the Cactus League and take us through one of the most bizarre triple plays that he has ever seen.

Hour 4: Silver & Krueger close out the week by revisiting Ron Washington's interview with Murph & Markus from earlier this morning. Washington explained how he called out Bryce Eldridge for not giving his full effort on a colder-than-usual Scottsdale morning, and why Eldridge had the perfect response moving forward. As Tony Vitello transitions away from Knoxville and learns the Bay Area, he's come to understand the championship-level standards that define the Bay Area, and the Giants' new skipper is prepared to face them head-on.

Hour 3: Silver & Krueger wrap up their thoughts on the 49ers' wish list for free agency and pivot toward the San Francisco Giants who will define their level of success in this upcoming season. With Cactus League set to begin tomorrow, it's a pivotal time for newer, younger Giants to demonstrate their value to Tony Vitello's clubhouse. The Giants have not finished above .500 since 2021, when they won a franchise-record 107 regular season games.

Hour 2: Silver & Krueger dive into the 49ers' 41-6 loss to the Seahawks in the divisional round, which ended their otherwise resilient and admirable season. While the playoff defeat exposed some of the Niners' clear deficiencies, Silver & Krueger ask the question of how much of the offseason approach should be centered around beating the defending Super Bowl champions.

Hour 1: Larry Krueger fills in for Greg Papa on this Friday edition of "Papa & Silver" and the show begins with an assessment of how the Warriors reached this point, where they are neither tanking nor a realistic championship contender. Krueger compares Joe Lacob to Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, and Silver explains why Stephen Curry's injury is a problem even as it relates to next season.

Dieter Kurtenbach joined Greg Silver & Larry Krueger to bounce around the hottest topics in Bay Area sports. From the novelty of Macklin Celebrini and Tony Vitello to the futures of Brandin Podziemski and Mac Jones, Kurtenbach has no shortage of insights during this transitional period in the sports calendar.

Golden State Warriors reporter for the San Francisco Standard Danny Emerman joined the Gregs to visit the two predominant headlines for the Warriors out of the All-Star Break. First, as Steph Curry remains sidelined due to runner's knee, should fans be overly concerned? Second, with Kristaps Porzingis likely to play his first game as a Warrior tonight, Emerman details how many minutes we can expect and how much of those he would like to see spent on the floor with Draymond Green.

Matt Maiocco reacts to the 49ers having not only two international games on their 2026 schedule, but the amount of travel that next season will require -- including stops in Melbourne, Atlanta, New Jersey, and Mexico City. He, Papa, and Silver weigh the factors of heavy travel and the challenges ahead of reworking the roster through free agency and the NFL Draft.

Celtics beat reporter for CLNS and SB Nation Noa Dalzell joined Papa & Silver to detail how Kristaps Porzingis, in many ways, is a great fit for the Golden State Warriors. But while Porzingis is a supremely talented player, Dalzell acknowledged that his lack of availability has been a constant concern, even when he was a part of a championship-level Celtics squad in 2024. She also explains how Jaylen Brown and Joe Mazzulla have grown in their respective roles, as Boston currently sits at the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, despite the absence of Jayson Tatum, who suffered a torn Achilles tendon in last year's playoffs.

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Ron Kroichick joined Papa & Silver to discuss his recent conversation with San Francisco Giants Chairman Greg Johnson and the comments he made about the Dodgers being good for baseball. On the topic of ownership, Warriors owner Joe Lacob is in pursuit of the San Diego Padres, and Kroichick weighs in on whether or not an acquisition of another franchise would pull him away from day-to-day supervision of the Golden State Warriors

Hour 4: The 49ers have not one, but two, international games in 2026, and even with a third-place schedule, they are set to travel a record number of miles next season. Matt Maiocco joins the Gregs to address the reality of 2026 and which players the 49ers should target to (literally) join the ride before next season kicks off in Melbourne.

Hour 3: Kristaps Porzingis is set to make his debut with the Warriors against his old team tonight, and if he remains healthy, can he be the missing piece that the Warriors have been searching for in the frontcourt? Celtics beat reporter Noa Dalzell joins Papa & Silver to reflect on her time covering Porzingis during their 2024 championship run and also Jaylen Brown's monster season without his co-star Jayson Tatum.

Hour 2: Papa & Silver take a deeper look at the Giants' bullpen and vacant closer role, as Ryan Walker looks to reclaim that spot while Randy Rodriguez recovers from Tommy John surgery. Additionally, the Warriors return to action tonight against the Boston Celtics, but without Steph Curry, who remains sidelined due to runner's knee. Danny Emerman of the San Francisco Standard stops by to preview the Kristaps Porzingis debut in a Warriors uniform.

Hour 1: With Murph & Markus down in Scottsdale, Papa & Silver replay some of the morning's top soundbites from Willy Adames, Adrian Houser, and Ryan Walker. Ron Kroichick joins the show revisit his recent conversation with Greg Johnson and his comments that the Dodgers are good for baseball. Plus, a note on Steph Curry's prolonged absence and the end of the Jonathan Kuminga saga.

Hour 4: On a bizarre night in which UCLA Men's Basketball Head Coach Mick Cronin ejected his own player from the game, he had a contentious exchange with a reporter afterwards when asked about Michigan State's student section. In other news the 49ers are officially adding another international game to their 2026 schedule, as they'll be returning to Mexico City in December.

Hour 3: The Gregs attempt to define what would constitute a successful season for the Warriors as they hope to have both Steph Curry and Kristaps Porzingis in the lineup tomorrow against the Celtics. They also revisit Team Canada escaping an upset and the continued explosion of Macklin Celebrini on the global stage. Marcus Thompson II joins the show live from Milan, where Ilia Malinin experienced a shocking disappointment and Team USA looks to eliminate Sweden in the quarterfinals.

Hour 2: Papa & Silver play around with variations in the potential batting order for the San Francisco Giants, and explain why Rafael Devers, Harrison Bader, and others are seen as a major key to success in the NL West. They also revisit the elements of the NBA's All-Star weekend that were more successful than those in recent years, and why the league must stop half measures when it comes to punishing teams for tanking.

Hour 1: Papa & Silver discuss the Winter Olympics and react to Team Canada surviving an upset in Overtime, plus a look at the 2026 San Francisco Giants and how they look to move forward under new leadership from Tony Vitello

KPIX Sports Anchor Matt Lively joins Papa & Silver to report on his time down in Scottsdale, AZ as the Giants get ready to begin Cactus League play. From Tony Vitello's first rodeo as a major league manager to the players fighting to make the Opening Day roster, a new chapter of the San Francisco Giants franchise begins this Saturday when they take on the Seattle Mariners for their first spring training showdown.

Marcus Thompson of The Athletic joins Papa & Siler to discuss the second half expectations for the Warriors after adding Kristaps Porzingis as well as his experience covering the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan