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Steve Kerr’s decision to start a small lineup with Draymond Green at center in Game 4 of the 2015 NBA Finals changed the course of the series, and gave Golden State a “death lineup” that would terrorize the rest of the league during the 2015-16 season. Following the departure of Harrison Barnes, the Warriors trotted out a modified version with Kevin Durant — dubbed the Hamptons 5 — in 2016-17, giving them an even more dynamic unit that when clicking, was nearly impossible to guard.

No one really knows for sure why the typically stingy Patriots allowed themselves to be fleeced by the 49ers, but longtime beat writer Matt Maiocco presented an interesting theory when he joined Murph & Frandsen on Thursday morning.

At this point there is little doubt that the 49ers want to ink quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a long-term deal. The question is, when?

Instead of thinking of what ‘could be’ down the road, Duane Kuiper told Murph & Mac on Wednesday morning that the Giants should focus on winning in 2018.

In a little over two months, Warriors rookie Jordan Bell is already showing he can have a significant impact on the best team in the NBA. What should scare teams around the league is that Bell is still an infant in his development, and is relying mostly on his incredible athletic ability to affect the […]

There seems to be some dispute surrounding the question of whether new Giants third baseman Evan Longoria’s contract is cheap or expensive, mostly because there is dispute as to how good Longoria is going to be for the next five seasons.

Fear The Fin’s Kyle Demetrius jumps into the Tank and plays the Star Wars Name Game with the boys.

The Giants made their first big move of the offseason on Wednesday morning, acquiring three-time All-Star 3B Evan Longoria in a trade that send both Christian Arroyo and Denard Span to Tampa Bay. Though Longoria wasn’t exactly a world beater at the plate in 2016, he is at the very worst an above average third baseman, and now gives the Giants solid players at every infield position.

Despite all that he’s achieved during his 10-year career, Evan Longoria has struggled in the postseason and Mike Krukow told Murph & Mac on Thursday morning he believes that will fuel him to find playoff redemption with the Giants.

Five weeks ago the 49ers were 0-9, without a quarterback, and looking in need of a top to bottom rebuild next offseason. Now they’re 4-10, have what appears to be a franchise QB, and after Sunday’s win over Tennessee, look like they could at least compete for a playoff spot as currently constructed.