Tristi Rodriguez

1 week ago | nbcsportsbayarea.com | Tristi Rodriguez

They say to never meet your idol. But that hasn't been the case for 49ers rookie Nick Martin and All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner. Martin, San Francisco's No. 75 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, revealed that the only jersey he ever has purchased is Warner's. “I never bought a player's jersey other than Fred Warner’s,” Martin said back in October on "The Draft Club" podcast. “I’ll wear his jersey and be proud of it.

1 week ago | nbcsportsbayarea.com | Tristi Rodriguez

There aren't many players in the NBA who can lock down Warriors superstar Steph Curry. So when Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo stopped Curry during a key play back in a Heat-Warriors game in the 2017-18 season, he still talks about it to this day. Adebayo recently joined House of Highlights "The Reel" to break down his best highlights, and he detailed what went through his mind as he defended Curry. "I remember that play, it was my rookie year," Adebayo recalled.

1 week ago | nbcsportsbayarea.com | Tristi Rodriguez

The 49ers are finalizing a trade with one NFC rival. San Francisco and the Philadelphia Eagles are working to complete a trade that will send edge rusher Bryce Huff to the 49ers for a mid-round pick, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Friday, citing sources. ESPN sources: 49ers and Eagles are working to finalize a trade that will send edge rusher Bryce Huff to San Francisco for a mid-round pick. The trade cannot and would not be processed until after June 1.

1 week ago | nbcsportsbayarea.com | Tristi Rodriguez

Dub Nation tragically lost one of its most iconic members. Former Warriors guard Klay Thompson's beloved dog, Rocco, has passed away, Mychal Thompson revealed Wednesday on an ESPN Los Angeles sports radio show. "As Mase and Ireland always say, when someone dear has departed, ‘Hail fellow well met,' " Mychal said on "Mason & Ireland." "We had to put Rocco, Klay’s dog, down over the weekend." Mychal shared that Rocco was put down Saturday: "It was time."The English bulldog was 13.

1 week ago | nbcsportsbayarea.com | Tristi Rodriguez

Even though all signs thus far indicate Jonathan Kuminga likely will leave the Warriors this summer, the finances could make that tricky. The Athletic's Anthony Slater noted a few interesting wrinkles to the situation and why he believes the best possible outcome for all parties would be for Kuminga to remain in the Bay. First, with Kuminga expected to earn at least a 20 percent raise as a restricted free agent, a new deal would put Golden State over the cap.