Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

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: 🎯 PrizePick...

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...

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 w...

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 S...

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 LIGHTYE...

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 💪 Bo...

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 d...

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,...

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. H...

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 whe...

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...

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...

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 Anga...

Sam and Andy discuss the Rafael Devers blockbuster trade: Comparisons between the Giants and Warriors on trade discussions, front office decisiveness and whether this will push the Warriors to go all in. (23:15) Later they discuss the Desmond Bane trade and whether they believe this means Jaren Jackson Jr. is on the trade block and if they think a JJJ or Trey Murphy addition is more likely. (38:24...

Sam and Andy are back for part two to answer your mailbag questions. 2:50 - What players would you trade Jimmy/Draymond for beyond Giannis? 9:21 - Which young guy will take most significant leap next year? 17:19 - Stretch 5's other than Brook Lopez who can help Kuminga 23:07 - Moses Moody is still the prototypical 3&D Wing 28:55 - Is all the Kuminga coming back posturing to gin up a trade market?...

Sam and Tommy answer your mailbag questions. First they discuss what they think is the Warriors biggest offseason positional need. 16:55 - The Versatility Era 21:45 - Will Kuminga conform? 30:45 - Is Lacob on his Jerry Jones arc? 32:22 - Kuminga as the Livingston in hybrid offense. 39:37 - Trey Lyles and the barren vet min options. 45:41 - Lauri Markannen, Trey Murphy on the table?? Host: Sam Esfa...

Sam and Tommy jump back into more offseason talk with a topic that feels increasingly likely — what if the Warriors just run it back? First, they discuss the most important type of player they need to target if the main core of the roster is back. (16:56) Next, they talk about the workability of the Kuminga situation and if it’s possible to salvage if he returns. (36:05) Finally, they give odds on...

Sam and Tommy are back to find the “Next Andrew Wiggins” — But first, they jump into some quick Pacers talk and how it relates the current Warriors offseason. (11:28) Then they talk about the fit of RJ Barrett and (21:04) Keegan Murray on next years Warriors team. (29:03) Next, they debate whether Kristaps Porzingis injury history is worth the risk, and (34:46) if Keldon Johnson is actually good a...

Sam and Andy discuss why the stretch 5 is so important and break down the options. (12:26) Myles Turner, (20:03) Kristaps Porzingis, (32:54) Brook Lopez, (39:55) Cam Johnson and (46:48) Naz Reid. 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 LIGHT...

Sam and Andy discuss the upcoming NBA free agency. They evaluate the Warriors’ asset package compared to the rest of the league. (10:58) Next, the discuss if the Warriors have enough to trade for Trey Murphy. (20:13) Later they discuss the possibility of the Warriors signing Naz Reid — how good would he be as a starting center in the Warriors lineup? (48:20) Lastly they preview the Thunder-Pacers...

Sam and Tommy discuss the young OKC Thunder and their similarities to the 2015 Warriors. Are they the next great dynasty? (16:40) Do the Warriors have a shot to dethrone them next year? (27:31) Lastly they discuss Shams saying this will be craziest offseason ever. What does that mean? Who might be on the move? Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors:...

Sam and Andy discuss thought on the playoffs and if it changes our perspective of what Warriors need this offseason. Next (24:39) they discuss the Steve Kerr Podcast tour. Are you surprised by his quotes? What do they mean? Lastly (40:46) we explore Kuminga sign and trade targets. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy spo...

It’s the offseason, so Sam and Tommy are here to talk potential trade targets. They start with discussing the Pacers incredible win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals and how that relates to the Warriors offseason. (7:35) Then, they jump into trade targets who currently make under 20M and fit the current Warriors financial situation. (42:45) Lastly, they explore one dream trade scenario (i...

Sam and Andy dive into the offseason biggest needs — trade Jimmy or Draymond or keep them and build around the big 3? (19:53) Next they discuss if they do keep them, what type of players they should they prioritize? (39:21) Finally some conference finals talk. Who are we rooting for? Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy...

Sam and Tommy preview what should be an exciting Warriors offseason. (5:45) They need another quality starter — What type of player should the Warriors pursue? (27:09) Then they discuss the Kuminga/Lacob embrace at Chase. Is JK coming back or is the organization posturing with Kuminga? Finally (42:37) Giannis to the Warriors? Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks T...