Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

Sam and Andy recap the Warriors preseason opener. 13:25 - Is this a breakout year for Moses Moody?! 19:38 - Kuminga & The formula for the remainder of his time 28:25 - GOON CALLS 33:05 - The vibes Horford gave callers 38:40 - Are the Warriors fake deep? 44:21 - What callers feel we are missing 52:44 - What if the Warriors signed Horford in 2016? 57:47 - Al Horford beloved in Boston 1:08:35 - Final lineup thoughts Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com 🩳 Skims: The next generation of underwear, loungewear and shapewear. Go to skims.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Tommy discuss the Warriors vibe shift 4:12 - Was this summer worth it? 13:50 - Steve Kerr speaks 23:30 - Al Horford is finally a Warrior and speaks to why it's a perfect fit 32:49 - Callers discussing Kuminga, Horford, rotations and more Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com 🩳 Skims: The next generation of underwear, loungewear and shapewear. skims.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy react to Kuminga news. Who won the negotiation? — Warriors or Kuminga. (16:18) Later they discuss what needs to happen the first half of season for him to successfully move on from this summer’s stalemate. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

KNBR's John Dickinson joins the pod to discuss a weird Warriors media day. 9:35 - Steph seems annoyed by the JK situation 13:30 - The latest on JK and what to make of his absence 25:55 - Can this team get through 82 games? 40:45 - Where's JD's head at with the team 46:04 - Warriors younger players takes Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: John Dickinson Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com 🩳 Skims: The next generation of underwear, loungewear and shapewear. Go to skims.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1:35 - Warriors sign Horford, Melton, GP2.. sort of 5:34 - Are they in the GSW group chat? 8:06 - Is Al Horford GSW's best center since Andrew Bogut? 13:50 - Which signing is most important to teams chances at success? 21:17 - Is the Kuminga contract saga the most annoying moment of Lacob era? 29:11 - What kind of player do they need to get in January for this to be worth it? 37:02 - Will Richard full contract Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com 🩳 Skims: The next generation of underwear, loungewear and shapewear. skims.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3:30 - Jimmy's ESPN Rank 16:56 - The Kings are back at the trade table 21:30 - Would you give up Buddy or Moody for Malik Monk? 23:00 - What would you be willing to do for Keegan Murray? 43:25 - Goon calls Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com 🩳 Skims: The next generation of underwear, loungewear and shapewear. Go to skims.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy discuss Aaron Turner's media tour. 3:24 - Aaron Turner Media Tour 7:10 - Why do you think he did it?! 14:00 - Did it help? 28:36 - No ones on same page. 42:23 - Goon Calls Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com 🩳 Skims: The next generation of underwear, loungewear and shapewear. skims.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

5:10 The frustration of Warriors-Kuminga situation 13:49 Lacob’s involvement in JK’s negotiation 31:10 Goon Callers Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com 🩳 Skims: The next generation of underwear, loungewear and shapewear. skims.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy react to the latest Kuminga updates. 2:10 - Kuminga rejects Warriors upgraded offer! 4:35 - Why do we think Kuminga rejected the offers? 6:40 - Joe's involvement in this fiasco 15:20 - What the Warriors are missing? 23:01 - Who is throwing Joe under the bus? 33:18 - Reflecting on 2021 draft and what was worse — 2020 or 2021? Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com 🩳 Skims: The next generation of underwear, loungewear and shapewear. skims.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Tommy discuss Steph Curry's media circuit. (15:11) Is this the most skilled era? (26:58) Panic time with Kuminga? (28:40) How much blame does Mike Dunleavy Jr. get? Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com 🩳 Skims: The next generation of underwear, loungewear and shapewear. skims.com

Daman Rangoola joins the show to discuss Josh Giddey finally signing highlighting the Jonathan Kuminga indecision. (23:21) Where the Luka Lakers future is headed and whether LeBron is a real fit for the Warriors. (35:37) Kawhi Leonard Scandal and the realistic punishments the Clippers face Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Daman Rangoola Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com 🩳 Skims: The next generation of underwear, loungewear and shapewear. Go to skims.com

Sam and Tommy are joined by Carson Breber from Nerd Sesh. (4:45) Cam Thomas takes QO. Could Kuminga do the same?! (24:19) Clippers and Kawhi controversy. Will they be punished?! (47:07) Is MPJ a top 5 shooter? Who are best shooters in NBA behind Steph? (1:02:59) Can Carson list every Warriors draft pick since Lacob bought the team? (1:16:35) Can Carson name entire 1975 Warriors title team? Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Guest: Carson Breber Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com 🍽 Factor: Chef made gourmet-ready to eat meals delivered to you by Factor. Use code LightYears50off to receive 50% off your first box of meals at factormeals.com/LightYears50off

Sam and Andy are joined by Grant Cohn. (5:35) Kyle Shanahan and Steve Kerr — Do all coaches have a god complex? (12:55) Compare the amount of leverage NBA and NFL teams have in contract negotiations. Compare the Kuminga and Juaun Jennings situation (39:10) Discuss the state of media today and why we don’t get true investigative journalism anymore (58:32) Grant’s take on Bay Area v. SD burritos (1:04:33) Grant’s prediction on the 49ers this season Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Grant Cohn Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com 🍽 Factor: Chef made gourmet-ready to eat meals delivered to you by Factor. Use code LightYears50off to receive 50% off your first box of meals at factormeals.com/LightYears50off

Sam and Andy are joined by Brett Siegel and discuss (1:30) The Kuminga stand off (10:26) Does Brett think the offer will change? (14:38) Is this the new normal in the new CBA? (18:41) Who does Brett think will fill out Warriors roster beyond Horford/Melton (23:30) Warriors want to win a championship (31:36) Do Sam and Andy believe Warriors are all in on a title? (35:14) Which Bay Area team is closest to a title? Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Brett Siegel Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com 🍽 Factor: Chef made gourmet-ready to eat meals delivered to you by Factor. Use code LightYears50off to receive 50% off your first box of meals at factormeals.com/LightYears50off 💰Square: Run your business smarter. Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you visit square.com/go/lightyears

Sam and Tommy answer more mailbag questions. (2:02) What are locker room vibes if Kuminga signs Qualifying offer? (9:15) Besides Kings/Suns/Bulls, dark horse team for Kuminga?! (20:53) Favorite under the radar vet minimum signing options. (39:45) Opening night starting 5 predictions. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com 💰Square: Run your business smarter. Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you visit square.com/go/lightyears 🍽 Factor: Chef made gourmet-ready to eat meals delivered to you by Factor. Use code LightYears50off to receive 50% off your first box of meals at factormeals.com/LightYears50off

Sam and Andy take Mailbag Q’s and discuss: (2:30) Gaming chair or nice Herman Miller chair? (5:05) Why haven't Warriors offered Kuminga an extra year? (19:49) What would you flip JK for at the trade deadline? (27:53) Seth Curry or Malcolm Brogdon? Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com 🍽 Factor: Chef made gourmet-ready to eat meals delivered to you by Factor. Use code LightYears50off to receive 50% off your first box of meals at factormeals.com/LightYears50off 💰Square: Run your business smarter. Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you visit square.com/go/lightyears

Sam and Tommy discuss how washed Sam is, (10:57) the NBA schedule release and (20:04) what they expect from new national media partners, NBC and Amazon. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com 💰Square: Run your business smarter. Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you visit square.com/go/lightyears 🍽 Factor: Chef made gourmet-ready to eat meals delivered to you by Factor. Use code LightYears50off to receive 50% off your first box of meals at factormeals.com/LightYears50off

Sam and Andy discuss the NBA schedule. Who the Warriors play on opening day and Xmas day. Next (16:56) Danny Emerman of the SF Standard joins to discuss where we're at with Kuminga. How does he think this will end?! Finally (30:05) Danny discusses differences between covering Giants and Warriors, plus Outside Land takes. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Danny Emerman Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com 🍽 Factor: Chef made gourmet-ready to eat meals delivered to you by Factor. Use code LightYears50off to receive 50% off your first box of meals at factormeals.com/LightYears50off 💰Square: Run your business smarter. Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you visit square.com/go/lightyears

Andy and Sam gather around the horn with Sacramento Kings expert Kyle Madson to discuss the Kings thought process on chasing Jonathan Kuminga and his prediction on how this negotiation process will end. (33:38) Later we discuss another Random Warrior of the Day: Andris Biedrins Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Kyle Madson Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com 💰Square: Run your business smarter. Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you visit square.com/go/lightyears

Andy and Sam return to break down the latest round of Kuminga rumors including Sam Amick’s report of the upgraded Kings offer and Tim Kawakami’s report of halted sign-and-trade discussions. (8:16) They debate whether they would want Malik Monk at the risk of losing Moses Moody or Buddy Hield. (24:18) Later they discuss what the Warriors can learn from the Denver Nuggets trading a pick for Cam Johnson. (33:58) To close out the pod they discuss the random Warrior of the day — Monta Ellis’ career in review. Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com 💰Square: Run your business smarter. Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you visit square.com/go/lightyears