Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

KRON 4's Jason Dumas joins Sam and Andy to discuss trade targets on non-playoff teams. Who could be the next PJ Washington or Daniel Gafford? Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Jason Dumas Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of person...

Sam is joined by NikoTaughtYou to discuss the most recent Warriors free agent reports. No Ingram, interest in Jimmy Butler and is Lavine a sleeper option? Later (22:38) they discuss finals predictions.  Host: Sam Esfandiari Guest: Niko Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Ho...

Guy Haberman joins Light Years to discuss how the NFL/NBA parallels in role players, if there are no more dynasties in NBA and how that bodes for the Warriors next year. Next (25:58) they discuss the potential end of Inside the NBA and differences in NFL and NBA broadcasts. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Guy Haberman Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a...

Sam and Andy discuss their takes on the playoffs and (7:02) why the parity gives them hope the Warriors can return. Later they take questions. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...

Sam is joined by Ant Wright to relive his correct prediction of Trayce Jackson-Davis to GSW.  What players in this draft might be next TJD? (27:15) Is this a weak draft or are there hidden gems? Host: Sam Esfandiari Guest: Ant Wright Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Host...

Sam and Andy are joined by Damon Bruce to discuss the state of the Warriors. Do they go for it or not. (15:35) Do you believe in Jonathan Kuminga? (34:26) What about Moses Moody? How do you feel about Lacob and the front office? Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Damon Bruce Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad...

Sam is joined by GiftedHoops to discuss Podziemski making all rookie and our thoughts on his upside. (11:43) We discuss Trayce Jackson-Davis, (20:40) Jonathan Kuminga and (30:21) Moses Moody. Finally we discuss who we might consider trading them for; Lauri Markkanen? MPJ? Host: Sam Esfandiari Guest: GiftedHoops Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of...

Sam and Andy discuss the conference semifinals and how Minnesota beating Denver put into perspective how impressive GSW’s run was.  (17:20) Then they discuss if the Warriors can find the right guy in the wrong situation this offseason. (38:49) Finally, they take calls from the goons.  Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit m...

Sam and Aaron discuss building around Steph in 2024 and (34:55) if the Warriors should trade for Jarrett Allen? Host: Sam Esfandiari and Aaron Larsuel Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

Sam is joined by The Athletic’s Dave DuFour to discuss Draymond v. Gobert. Next (14:37) they discuss who might be next Andrew Wiggins or Aaron Gordon: the next miscast former lottery pick who might do well with a change of scenery/role. Finally (24:01) Dave opines on what GSW needs to do with Kuminga. Host: Sam Esfandiari Guest: Dave DuFour Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Sam and Andy go live after Thunder/Mavs and discuss playoff observations. Next (17:49) we discuss Warriors not having a pick. Are we mad or ok with it? Finally (29:05) we discuss Brandon Ingram rumors and if he fits GSW. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

Sam and Andy are joined by RealGM, Dunc’d On and The Athletic’s Danny Leroux to discuss Warriors FA options.  How does the 2nd apron work? (6:50) Can they trade Chris Paul’s contract? Later (20:52) they discuss what Danny would do with Klay’s impending free agency and (38:47) his favorite mid level options. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Danny Leroux Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks....

Sam and Andy discuss the second round matchups and Wolves/Thunder envy. (17:29) They discuss Klay rumors with Orlando and (26:10) Paul George rumors. Finally (38:20) they take your free agency calls. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Host...

Sam is joined by Mo Mooncey of Hoop Genius podcast to discuss if this is the dawn of a new era in NBA with Anthony Edwards?  What would Mo do with Moody and Kuminga? (19:13) Does he like Ingram, Lauri or any of older FAs for GSW? (27:50) and what to do with Klay? Host: Sam Esfandiari Guest: Mo Mooncey Producer: Tim Angan   Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Le...

Sam and Andy discuss if there's a real possibility of a KD-Warriors reunion.  Would they want it? How good would GSW be? (17:08) What else would they need to put around the team?  (29:14) Later they discuss the upcoming Wolves/Nuggets series. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choic...

Andy and Sam discuss the Golden State Warriors chances at reuniting with Kevin Durant, trading for Brandon Ingram, or teaming up Stephen Curry and (20:14) LeBron James for their farewell tour. Then (stamp) they take goon calls. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

Sam is joined by Jason Dumas of KRON 4 to discuss where the Warriors stand in the West. How big an acquisition do they need? (16:39) They discuss player development and (24:36) the playoffs as a whole, who we like/dislike and IF Lebron to the Warriors has real legs. Host: Sam Esfandiari Guest: Jason Dumas Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100...

Sam and Andy react to the Warriors-less Playoffs. What’s it like seeing playoffs dominated by players from 2020 and 2021 draft?  (16:35) Is small ball dead. (20:07) Why Spoelstra is so much better than every other coach. (27:28) Does depth matter as much as top 5 fit Are Warriors more than 1 player away? And more! Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use c...

Sam and Andy are joined by the House of Strauss' Ethan Strauss to discuss where the Warriors go from here.  Can they even get back into contention? If so, how do they? (34:18) They discuss the inevitability of the current Nuggets v. 2017 Warriors. Finally (46:12) they discuss what to do with Klay. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Ethan Strauss Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and u...

Sam and Andy react to Mike Dunleavy’s end of season press conference. Next (14:47) they discuss who they are rooting for to win (or lose) in the playoffs. Finally (22:50) your calls. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast,...

Sam and Andy have a Warriors season post mortem after a play-in loss to the Kings. Was this the last time we see the core 3 play together? Later they discuss the second timeline dilemma and if the dynasty put them behind the curve. Next (16:06) they take calls from the goons.  Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of...

Sam and Andy discuss Warriors v. Kings Play-in game. Is this the same match up as before? How have teams changed?  Later (17:06) they discuss who might start. Finally (27:54) they discuss what they want to see from the vets and youth. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Sam is joined by Tommy and Justin after the conclusion of the regular season. First they discuss how the play-in seeding shakes out. Then (11:20) they talk overall takeaways from the regular season and what would make the postseason a success for GSW. Finally (36:45) they take calls from the goons including top 3 warrior villains and best match ups. Host: Sam Esfandiari Guest: Tommy Gunn and Justi...

Sam and Viggy react to the Warriors loss to the Pelicans and what it means for the Play-In. They discuss the fine margin for error the Warriors play with and if Kerr is able to make the right adjustments in those margins. (15:32) Then they discuss what to make of Kuminga and GP2 not playing and (19:22) take calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari Guest: Vignesh Venkataraman Producer: Tim Angan...

Sam and Aaron recap an ugly, but productive win for the Warriors in Portland. First they discuss what the win means for the play-in picture and how the other teams are looking. Then (9:26) they discuss low energy performances, who Kerr would go to in the playoffs and finally (25:29) take calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Aaron Larsuel Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use c...