Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

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

Andy and Sam break down the new Kuminga report from ESPN. (25:48) They discuss whether or not the new CBA is a good thing for the Warriors front office. (33:18) Later they give their takes on Chase Center pros/cons and their favorite memories. 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 Form: Greens that actually taste good. Get 40% plus free shipping on your first order at factor75.com/lightyears

Sam and Tommy discuss the latest round of Kuminga negotiations. What's really going on? Does he want to return? Do the Warriors want him back? (26:44) Later they discuss rumors of the Kings’ offer. How good is Keon Ellis? Why would Warriors want another guard? 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 🍽 Factor Form: Greens that actually taste good. Get 40% plus free shipping on your first order at factor75.com/lightyears

Sam and Tommy discuss Kuminga’s agent's tweet and the potential implications (and fallout) of it. (22:57) Next, they discuss whether they should be “thirsting” over the Lakers summer moves, or have faith that the Warriors summer will end up being better. 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 🍽 Factor Form: Greens that actually taste good. Get 40% plus free shipping on your first order at factor75.com/lightyears

Sam and Andy discuss Kuminga’s contract standstill and where NBA teams are with player contracts. (24:18) Where we are at with Dunleavy? Finally (40:57) Giants v. Warriors comps. 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 Form: Greens that actually taste good. Get 40% plus free shipping on your first order at factor75.com/lightyears 💪 BodySpec: Unlock Your Health Insights with BodySpec! for just $45 using promo code LIGHTYEARS45. Discover detailed data about your body composition, bone density, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive offer: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa

Sam and Tommy discuss Bleacher Report’s recent Top 100 Greatest Players List. - They break down “talent” vs “greatness” and the criteria they used for their lists. - Both give their respective top 10 lists of all time. (28:39) Lastly, they dive into Klay and Draymond’s places on list, and whether they were slotted correctly. 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 💪 BodySpec: Unlock Your Health Insights with BodySpec! for just $45 using promo code LIGHTYEARS45. Discover detailed data about your body composition, bone density, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive offer: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa

Sam and Tommy discuss fallout from Summer League and rumors. (3:15) Tommy’s meeting with De'Anthony Melton (13:05) Who is in the chair? Mike has shown us he’s shrewd, but can he execute? (28:31) The latest on Kuminga, the rumored Suns trade offer and what the Warriors have to work with in a trade. 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 💪 BodySpec: Unlock Your Health Insights with BodySpec! for just $45 using promo code LIGHTYEARS45. Discover detailed data about your body composition, bone density, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive offer: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa

Sam and Andy detox on Summer League gossip. What’s going on with Kuminga? What to make of Horford/Melton rumors. (18:42) How would you feel about the roster if all they did was sign Kuminga, Horford and Melton? 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

Sam and Tommy discuss not only the Warriors silence — but how everything has come to a standstill. (23:21) The market is stars, role players like KCP and guys who think they’re the man. (46:19) Highest priority of the targets that’s emerged for GSW. 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 🗄️ LinkedIn: The world’s largest professional network. Go to LinkedIn.com/Lightyears to post a job for free.

Sam and Andy discuss how the Warriors are the only team who haven't made a move. What is going on!? (7:55) They discuss the handshake deals between Al Horford and De'Anthony Melton. (25:17) Next we react to Draymond’s post on Free Agency. (41:56) Finally, we discuss if Looney is on the Warrior role player Mount Rushmore. 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 Form: Greens that actually taste good. Get 40% plus free shipping on your first order at factor75.com/lightyears 💪 BodySpec: Unlock Your Health Insights with BodySpec! for just $45 using promo code LIGHTYEARS45. Discover detailed data about your body composition, bone density, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive offer: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa 🗄️ LinkedIn: The world’s largest professional network. Go to LinkedIn.com/Lightyears to post a job for free.

Sam and Andy discuss (2:41) the Warriors’ silence in first few days of free agency and how to interpret it? (21:51) What’s the latest on the Kuminga watch. Lastly (43:58) Is Brad Beal in reach? 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 Form: Greens that actually taste good. Get 40% plus free shipping on your first order at factor75.com/lightyears 💪 BodySpec: Unlock Your Health Insights with BodySpec! for just $45 using promo code LIGHTYEARS45. Discover detailed data about your body composition, bone density, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive offer: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa 🗄️ LinkedIn: The world’s largest professional network. Go to LinkedIn.com/Lightyears to post a job for free.

Sam and Tony discuss the Jonathan Kuminga/Kings rumor. (20:44) They debate on who they think has real leverage. Finally (53:25) they discuss Al Horford to Warriors. 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 💪 BodySpec: Unlock Your Health Insights with BodySpec! for just $45 using promo code LIGHTYEARS45. Discover detailed data about your body composition, bone density, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive offer: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa 🌿 Viia: Use code LIGHTYEARS at checkout for 15% off your order and receive a free gift of your choice after purchase. Take control of your wellness journey today! MUST be 21+ https://bit.ly/viialightyears 🗄️ LinkedIn: The world’s largest professional network. Go to LinkedIn.com/Lightyears to post a job for free. 🍽 Factor Form: Greens that actually taste good. Get 40% plus free shipping on your first order at factor75.com/lightyears

Sam and Andy discuss first day of Free Agency. How nervous are they? Next (22:09) ALau joins and we discuss Al Horford rumors. Finally (32:35) we discuss our favorite Kevon Looney moments and give him the send off he deserves. 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 💪 BodySpec: Unlock Your Health Insights with BodySpec! for just $45 using promo code LIGHTYEARS45. Discover detailed data about your body composition, bone density, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive offer: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa 🍽 Factor Form: Greens that actually taste good. Get 40% plus free shipping on your first order at factor75.com/lightyears 🌿 Viia: Use code LIGHTYEARS at checkout for 15% off your order and receive a free gift of your choice after purchase. Take control of your wellness journey today! MUST be 21+ https://bit.ly/viialightyears

Sam, Andy and Tommy discuss the start of NBA free agency. First, they discuss how all paths begin with decision on Kuminga. (8:55) What are the odds he returns? (15:11) What team is most likely to get him? (27:33) Next we discuss what we think Warriors biggest positional needs are. After that (46:31) we discuss our free agency predictions and (51:02) take calls from the goons Host: Sam Esfandiari, Andy Liu, 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 💪 BodySpec: Unlock Your Health Insights with BodySpec! for just $45 using promo code LIGHTYEARS45. Discover detailed data about your body composition, bone density, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive offer: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa 🍽 Factor Form: Greens that actually taste good. Get 40% plus free shipping on your first order at factor75.com/lightyears Lucy: A tobacco free nicotine routine that you could feel good about. Go to Lucy.co/Lightyears and use promo code LIGHTYEARS to receive 20% of your first order. Must be 21+

Sam and Tommy are back to recap the Warriors Draft night. (2:37) Assessing the two Warriors second round picks, Alex Toohey and Will Richard. (13:30) Why it’s good they didn’t keep 41st pick and take Koby Brea. (19:50) Richard profiles as a good shooter down the line and is a winning player. (24:28) Paying tribute to Warriors legend Justinian Jessup. (28:25) Favorite Warriors second round picks. 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 💪 BodySpec: Unlock Your Health Insights with BodySpec! for just $45 using promo code LIGHTYEARS45. Discover detailed data about your body composition, bone density, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive offer: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa 🍽 Factor Form: Greens that actually taste good. Get 40% plus free shipping on your first order at factor75.com/lightyears Lucy: A tobacco free nicotine routine that you could feel good about. Go to Lucy.co/Lightyears and use promo code LIGHTYEARS to receive 20% of your first order. Must be 21+

Round 1 of the NBA Draft is over! So Sam and Tommy are here to help you sift through the madness. First, they discuss what they learned from the first round. (7:05) Next, they jump into Anthony Slater’s profile on Jonathan Kuminga and (18:12) potential landing spots for him in a sign and trade. (23:42) After that, they discuss the importance of getting a true 5 man to save Draymond’s body and whether they prefer a stretch big or scoring guard. (39:18) Lastly, they make some predictions about the Warriors selection at #41 in the second round. 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 💪 BodySpec: Unlock Your Health Insights with BodySpec! for just $45 using promo code LIGHTYEARS45. Discover detailed data about your body composition, bone density, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive offer: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa 🍽 Factor Form: Greens that actually taste good. Get 40% plus free shipping on your first order at factor75.com/lightyears Lucy: A tobacco free nicotine routine that you could feel good about. Go to Lucy.co/Lightyears and use promo code LIGHTYEARS to receive 20% of your first order. Must be 21+

Sam and Andy discuss the start to the Warriors’ hot stove season. (16:48) Dunleavy’s comments on JK and contract negotiations. (23:18) Reaction to the Porzingis trade; almost being dealt to the Warriors and the Celtics deconstructing. (38:18) Questions from the goons 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 💪 BodySpec: Unlock Your Health Insights with BodySpec! for just $45 using promo code LIGHTYEARS45. Discover detailed data about your body composition, bone density, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive offer: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa Lucy: A tobacco free nicotine routine that you could feel good about. Go to Lucy.co/Lightyears and use promo code LIGHTYEARS to receive 20% of your first order. Must be 21+ 🍽Factor Form: Greens that actually taste good. Get 40% plus free shipping on your first order at factor75.com/lightyears

Sam and Tommy discuss the end of the NBA season and OKC winning the title. First they discuss the cruel Haliburton achilles injury. (16:28) As good as OKC is — are the Warriors that far off? (20:27) Thoughts on Kevin Durant trade to Houston. (27:46) Bulls as a trade partner for JK. (40:39) The types of players that would be best to put around Steph in the offseason. 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 💪 BodySpec: Unlock Your Health Insights with BodySpec! for just $45 using promo code LIGHTYEARS45. Discover detailed data about your body composition, bone density, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive offer: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa Lucy: A tobacco free nicotine routine that you could feel good about. Go to Lucy.co/Lightyears and use promo code LIGHTYEARS to receive 20% of your first order. Must be 21+ 🍽 Factor Form: Greens that actually taste good. Get 40% plus free shipping on your first order at factor75.com/lightyears

Sam and Tommy discuss what type of players the Warrior should be targeting. (18:37) Ant Wright joins the show to give his prediction for who the Warriors should take, Brice Williams? Tamar Bates? (37:43) Later they discuss some other prospects such as Sion James, Chaz Lanier, Koby Brea, Tyrese Proctor, Ryan Nembhard and more. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Guest: Ant Wright 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 💪 BodySpec: Unlock Your Health Insights with BodySpec! for just $45 using promo code LIGHTYEARS45. Discover detailed data about your body composition, bone density, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive offer: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa 🌿 Viia: Use code LIGHTYEARS at checkout for 15% off your order and receive a free gift of your choice after purchase. Take control of your wellness journey today! MUST be 21+ https://bit.ly/viialightyears Lucy: A tobacco free nicotine routine that you could feel good about. Go to Lucy.co/Lightyears and use promo code LIGHTYEARS to receive 20% of your first order. Must be 21+ ⛳️ PXG: Golf club innovation unboxed. Save up to 20% off your first order at PXG.com/lightyears