49ers breakdown: Minicamp, 2026 schedule, and OTAs

49ers breakdown: Minicamp, 2026 schedule, and OTAs

After 49ers rookies took the field in Santa Clara for the first time earlier this month, they’ll join veteran teammates at organized team activities (OTAs) next week. The practices lack the same level of intensity as training camp, but they provide an important learning opportunity for younger players and a chance for veterans to get acquainted with new coaches. The Standard’s David Lombardi joins “Section 415” to discuss which developments he’ll be tracking and how new coaches including defensive coordinator Raheem Morris will implement changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Why Steve Kerr really chose to return to the Warriors

Steve Kerr has signed a two-year deal to return to the Golden State Warriors, but the coach acknowledged that things are different at this stage of his tenure. There’s no championship or bust mentality. It’s not realistic to compete for a title every season. So if winning a fifth ring with Golden State isn’t the most likely outcome, why did Kerr return? Kerr spoke with The Standard’s Tim Kawakami, who joins "Section 415" to discuss Kerr’s comments about his future, and how the Warriors will approach a pivotal offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Rise and Fall of Bay Area Dynasties

The greatest eras of 49ers football, Giants baseball, and Warriors basketball have one thing in common. Each franchise drafted the vast majority of its most important players. At a time when Bay Area sports fans are clamoring for the 49ers, Giants, and Warriors to continue adding to their roster through free agency and trades, it’s important to remember that there’s no viable path to the top without drafting the right players. Joe Montana? Buster Posey? Steph Curry? All franchise-altering draft picks. Which Bay Area franchise will win a title next? With 2024 No. 1 overall pick Macklin Celebrini leading the way, the San Jose Sharks are positioned to thrive for years to come. On this episode of “Section 415,” host Kerry Crowley traces the rise and fall of Bay Area dynasties through their best and worst draft picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

What Steve Kerr’s return means for the Warriors

Steve Kerr has agreed to return to the Warriors, but that doesn’t necessarily mean things are business as usual for Golden State. What does the coach’s two-year deal mean for Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Joe Lacob’s never-ending pursuit of the team’s next superstar? Today, Danny Emerman joins Section 415 to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Golden State Valkyries 2026 preview and predictions

Veronica Burton, Janelle Salaun, and Kayla Thornton are back and the Valkyries added free-agent star Gabby Williams to the mix after an impressive debut season. What does coach Natalie Nakase and Golden State have in mind for an encore? On this episode of “Section 415,” Jane Kenny analyzes the team’s last-minute roster moves including the decision to keep both Kaitlyn Chen and Laeticia Amihere and cut fan favorite Kate Martin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]