Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

By: Blue Wire

Language: en

Categories: Sports, Basketball, News

Light Years is dedicated to talking Golden State Warriors Basketball, the NBA, and everything else -- hosted by experts Saam Esfandiari and Andy Liu from WarriorsWorld.

Episodes

Warriors beat Kings, Kuminga trade rumors and more!
Jan 10, 2026

1:05 PODCAST START 
2:20 Melton and Will Richards are the Warriors best wings 
21:15 Reports say only the Kings want Kuminga, do you buy?! 
37:25 Why MPJ is their best option 
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Warriors Vibe Reset vs Bucks | Melton RETURNS & Trae Young Trade Impact
Jan 08, 2026

1:05 PODCAST START

2:30 Solid first win on 8 game home stand for a vibe reset

9:58 Melton looks like himself again, a key piece to a run

15:05 A good Draymond stretch

29:50 Hawks Trade Trae Young and what it says for GSW hopes

41:07 Goon Calls on trade market

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Warriors Robbed vs. Clippers, the Lack of Juice, and Trade Deadline Rumors!
Jan 06, 2026

1:05 PODCAST STARTS

2:00 Warriors got jobbed but still lack juice

9:00 The lineup that stood out

24:00 Trade deadline talk

25:50 KOC says Blazers, Wizards and Pelicans want Kuminga

28:00 The case for and against Jerami Grant

37:45 Robert Williams to GSW?

41:22 Who on the Wizards would you want?

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Duration: 00:44:28
Warriors Weekend Recap
Jan 04, 2026

2:36 Draymond ejections and frustrations about his role

7:44 Would Warriors move Draymond, even for AD?!

15:27 Kuminga DNPs, are they on purpose?

26:58 Goon calls and questions

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Duration: 00:59:13
Warriors Exit 2025 With a Win in Charlotte, 18-16 on the First Half
Jan 01, 2026

2:30 Strong close to road trip and 2025

5:12 Closing clutch time lineup is formula around Steph/Jimmy

14:08 Warriors close 2025; 18-16

23:33 Steph returns to Charlotte; one of a kind.

34:06 Brett Siegel reports 4-5 teams are interested in Kuminga. Will this get done fast?!

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Warriors v. Nets LIVE Post Game React
Dec 30, 2025

2:05 Will Richard, DeAnthony Melton and attacking Warriors athleticism gap

9:10  Why Will Richard helps more than Moses Moody

18:11 The big picture politics and mediocrity

27:10 Why MPJ is perfect Warriors target

42:44 Nic Claxton as a Warriors target

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Warriors v. Raptors LIVE Post Game React
Dec 29, 2025

1:50 Clutch woes and get us to January 15th

25:13 Jimmy Butler struggles vs. length and are their answers?!

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Warriors The Day After Christmas
Dec 26, 2025

4:10 Rotation starting to take shape

7:37 Warriors biggest weakness: Shooting

12:59 MPJ is the piece to take them to next level

20:24 Steve/Draymond reflecting on fight and how it was good for GSW

26:16 How to best utilize Draymond this year

37:34 Thunder/Spurs takes and why Steph is the leagues best neutralizer

44:50 Lakers struggles and how Warriors need to shoot for them

54:39 Next 10 games

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Duration: 01:00:39
Warriors/Mavericks Christmas AND Trade Deadline Preview
Dec 24, 2025

1:46 Draymond thoughts

6:28 Kirk Henderson joins to discuss Mavs/Warriors trades

11:37 Who's making decisions?

15:46 Anthony Davis to Warriors trade? Make sense?

28:19 Daniel Gafford and Naji Marshall as trade targets

39:54 Appreciate Steph and similarities with Dirk

45:59 Klay Thompson thoughts

Host: Sam Esfandiari

Guest: Kirk Henderson

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Warriors Win 2 in a Row: Live Post Game React
Dec 23, 2025

2:17 Big Warriors win and what went right 

9:27 Podz renaissance and what led to it

20:47 Which role player has become a rotation stalwart

27:53 Draymond Green’s bench outburst and how Steve Kerr and the Warriors will move forward

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Duration: 00:44:21
Warriors Snap 3 Game Losing Streak: LIVE Post Game React
Dec 21, 2025

1:54 Warriors Snap 3 Game Losing Streak

4:04 Will Richard

24:42 Draymond’s Role

32:30 Rotations Going Forward

41:14 Goon calls

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Warriors v. Suns: LIVE Post Game
Dec 19, 2025

2:04 The frustrations are flowing

5:10 Everyone is to blame

8:13 Is the locker room fully bought in?

21:48 Klay Thompson's return and Joe Lacob thoughts

33:45 Goon calls on roster, Draymond and Kerr

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Warriors Trade Season Opens ft Carson Breber
Dec 17, 2025

1:30 Carson Breber joins/NBA Cup talk

5:37 Joe Lacob email response to a fan

20:53 Fake Trade #1: MPJ

35:09 Fake Trade #2: Sabonis/Kuminga/Bulls 3-Way

39:29 Fake Trade #3 Coby White

45:41 Fake Trade #4 Pelicans godfather offer aka Trey Murphy and Herb Jones

54:46 Fake Trade #5 Anthony Davis?!

1:05:22 Fake Trade #6 GIANNIS?!

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Warriors v. Blazers LIVE Post Game
Dec 15, 2025

1:57 Nothing is more soul crushing than losing a Steph game like this

5:28 Portland exposes their lack of athleticism

7:12 Officially worried by Jimmy

17:06 Draymond turnovers

23:41 Portland exposes Warriors lack of wings more than any team

29:09 The Warriors game of Wack-a-mole!

37:14 GOON CALLS

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Warriors v. Wolves LIVE Post Game
Dec 13, 2025

1:56 Clutch time woes

9:54 Disappointing effort despite the long rest

18:20 Steve Kerr statement lineup choices

21:42 Roster frustrations

37:10 Eugene joins to discuss agenda basketball

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BLAME ME: TK Joins to Discuss Kuminga, Kerr Extension, Trades and More!
Dec 12, 2025

3:39 Myles Turner or Nic Claxton?

15:30 Tim Kawakami joins the show!

16:58 Who are the Elon Boys?

21:40 Why has Kuminga elicited Elon Boy rage?

29:02 Why has management held onto JK this long when theres obvious tension?

31:46 Does Kerr's contract situation end like Bob Myers?

45:17 How confident is TK that Kuminga is moved at trade deadline?

49:22 Herb Jones, Trey Murphy and trade targets. What’s GSW appetite?

53:50 Trades are tough with their contract and pick situation

57:46 Can GSW win a title? What caliber of ta...

Duration: 01:06:24
Warriors Through 25 Games with JD John Dickinson
Dec 10, 2025

4:42 Warriors thru 25 games

11:47 Rotation as we're entering trade season

23:25 Will the Warriors be more aggressive this trade deadline?

25:18 The contract set up the trade line

29:58 Is Myles Turner the best they can do?

39:34 Are you buying the Pat Spencer rotation mins?

Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu

Guest: John Dickinson

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Weekend Recap: Pat Spencsanity!
Dec 08, 2025

2:28 Pat Spencer saves the season

11:20 Why Pat’s effort matters

23:53 Kuminga DNP and what it means

42:09 Goon Calls

43:29 How Melton changes Warriors and Podz isn't a PG

48:43 Quinten Post impact player?!

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Warriors v. 76ers LIVE Post Game
Dec 05, 2025

1:22 Closed with the right guys, but ultimately not enough talent

7:25 JK tantrum and quiet quitting, Second Timeline is over

21:25 Melton looks good!

29:18 GOON CALLS

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Warriors v. Thunder: LIVE Post Game
Dec 03, 2025

2:56 Seth Curry's first game and what he brings.

8:58 Is SGA the best player in world?

19:28 What do Warriors need to do to compete with Thunder

35:25 Kuminga talk

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Warriors Weekly Round Up Feat. Brett Siegel
Dec 01, 2025

2:45 Ugly win against the Pelicans

6:12 What is the biggest difference after 21 games this season versus the Post-Jimmy 23-8 stretch last season

22:54 Brett Siegel joins the podcast

25:35 Seth Curry and De'Anthony Melton updates

28:26 Kuminga contract is the key to potential Warriors trades

31:37 Pacers as a trade partner

35:46 Why 3 team trades are going to be required come trade deadline

37:55 Rapid Fire Q's: Trey Murphy to GSW? Mavs trade targets, Will Warriors include picks? Nic Claxton and more!

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Duration: 00:53:15
Warriors v. Rockets: LIVE Post Game
Nov 27, 2025

Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu

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Duration: 00:48:12
Warriors v. Jazz Post Game: Get Right Win
Nov 25, 2025

1:30 A Get right Win!

3:56 Jimmy controlled the 2nd and showed his value

6:20 Kerrs frustration with Podz ignited the run

14:16 Quinten Post warranting more minutes!

24:36 Injury bug hitting the Warriors and how they need to play QP more

35:45 Kuminga injury questions

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State of the Warriors Featuring Nick Friedell
Nov 24, 2025

2:00 How the Warriors are unique to cover in the modern NBA

5:45 Friedell's read on team after tough road heavy schedule

8:49 How the next 4-6 weeks will define the season.

13:50 Friedell's read on Draymond/Jimmy comments in OKC

16:09 The Podz comments, how org felt and what the real context was

26:39 Why Podz and Kuminga will define this seasons ceiling

28:43 Friedell's take on Kuminga, the Warriors and the trade deadline

34:12 Kuminga/GSW: A marriage of convenience or sincerity?

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Duration: 00:54:25
Warriors v. Blazers LIVE Post Game
Nov 22, 2025

5:56 Danny Marang joins the show to give Portland's perspective

23:20 Podz aggressiveness

25:43 Why GP2 plays so much

35:07 The callers

Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu

Guest: Danny Marang

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Warriors v. Heat: LIVE Post Game - The Nightmare Road Stretch is Over
Nov 20, 2025

1:30 - The nightmare stretch of schedule is over

7:08 - Schedule will weather over time.

19:32 - Stock check on young guys

43:45 - Positives and Negatives through the first 17 games.

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Warriors v. Magic LIVE Post Game React: Warriors Lose in Orlando
Nov 19, 2025

3:07 - Was tonight's loss Fatigue v. Roster issues?

7:43 - Is Warriors lack of bench scoring being exposed?

17:30 - Podz check-in

24:47 - Eugene calls in

32:56 - Magic thoughts

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Warriors v. Pelicans LIVE Post Game
Nov 17, 2025

3:18 - Moses Moody is starting to break out.

7:05 - Moses and Will Richard look like Thunder style defenders

23:25 - How GSW is playing in Kuminga's absence and how they fit him back in

40:05 - Trey Murphy, bad game but perfect fit

46:35 - Goon callers

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Warriors v. Spurs LIVE Post Game #NBACup
Nov 15, 2025

1:33 - Steph Curry is the GOAT. 49 after 46 

14:19 - Draymond's brilliance v. Wemby 

24:42 - GOON CALLS

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Warriors v. Spurs LIVE Post Game
Nov 13, 2025

The full Light Years Gang (Sam, Andy, and Tommy) give reactions to the massive Warriors win against the Spurs. They discuss the statement made from the vets after postgame comments, whether this could be the start of run, and why this makes Steph, Draymond and Jimmy so special. (26:35) Later, they take Goon Calls to close out the show.

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Warriors v. Thunder LIVE Post Game
Nov 12, 2025

3:48 - How much of this is road trip v. cause of concern? 

7:24 - Lineup/locker room issues?! 

25:29 - Is the Warriors system antiquated in context of the Thunder 

41:03 - Spurs back to back and if lineup changes will come 

46:51 - Draymond and Jimmy's pointed comments on defense and who it might be aimed at?

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Warriors v. Pacers Post Game Live
Nov 10, 2025

Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors win over the Pacers. What changed in 3rd quarter to get them there and where does Kuminga fit in going forward?  Next (27:39) they discuss Jimmy butler and his impact. Finally (44:15) they discuss what they see in Podz.

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Warriors v Nuggets LIVE Post Game
Nov 08, 2025

Andy and Tommy recap the Warriors-Nuggets blowout loss. They debate whether the current issue with the team is age or talent, (19:39) discuss the struggles of the Second Timeline, and (35:58) preview what the Warriors need to do for a winning road trip.

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Warriors v. Kings LIVE Post game
Nov 06, 2025

2:02 - Missed opportunity for second timeline to show its stuff

4:18 - Didn't look good for Al Horford

11:13 - Should the young guys have brought it harder?

23:56 - Moses Moody the silver lining

32:48 - Will Richard positive impact every time

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Warriors v. Suns LIVE Post Game
Nov 05, 2025

2:03 - Get right game? 

4:18 - What 2nd half told us about Warriors/Jimmy 

6:52 - Young guys contributing 

20:26 - The Center Rotation 

28:42 - Goon calls

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Warriors Through 7 Games
Nov 03, 2025

3:28 - Kerr, Steph and Vets on disappointing back to back Ls and urgency

10:00 - Urgency and rotation decisions

23:17 - Warriors concerning Road/Home splits

28:30 - Spacing and Turnover issues

41:50 - Is it time for a starting lineup change?

45:42 - The White Ohtani: Brandin Podziemski

1:00:42 Who's better? Baseball Podziemski or Basketball Shohei

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Warriors v. Bucks LIVE Post Game
Oct 31, 2025

2:30 - Giannis out and expectations 

4:58 - Schedule loss or cause for concern? 

13:42 - Are you concerned about Al Horford? 

28:45 - GOON CALLS

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Warriors v Clippers: LIVE Post Game
Oct 29, 2025

1:55 - Never wrong just early - A TWO TIMELINES WIN 

10:13 - Depth personified by Steph and Jimmy not needing to over assert  

16:45 - Starting lineup changes and versatility 

25:57 - GOON CALLS (Guru, Mekus and McWalters)

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Warriors v Grizzlies LIVE Post Game
Oct 28, 2025

2:10 - The Second timeline is here, professional win v Memphis 

16:50 - Podz bounces back 

30:32 - GOON CALLS

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Warriors v Blazers LIVE Post Game
Oct 25, 2025

5:54 - Defensive Concerns

10:24 - Podz Struggles

21:02 - Kuminga

38:09 - Predictions for the next 4 games

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Warriors v Nuggets LIVE Post Game
Oct 24, 2025

2:45 - Steph Better 

6:32 - Early read on Warriors after Aaron Gordon goes for 50 

12:40 - Jimmy Butler, the stabilizer 

19:27 - Goon Calls

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Opening Day Warriors v. Lakers LIVE Post Game
Oct 22, 2025

3:36 - The Lakers stink! 

4:07 - Warriors looked like last year, Jimmy GOAT 

8:52 - Kuminga break out game

23:21 - Goon Calls

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Warriors BIG Season Preview
Oct 20, 2025

5:48 - Danny Emerman of SF Standard joins

7:00 - Opening day starting lineup

15:46 - How do Draymond and Horford play together?

21:32 - How real was their 23-8 post-Jimmy trade run?

36:17 - The goons call in!

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Preseason Round Up: Around The Room
Oct 17, 2025

Host: Sam Esfandiari, Tommy Gunn, Andy Liu

Guest: Mike Mekus

Producer: Tim Angan

2:44 - Steve Kerr LOVES this roster 

10:11 - Concern over Jimmy/Moody injuries 

19:55 - Light Years plays AROUND THE HORN 

24:05 - What will be the Warriors most used starting 5? 

31:24 Will Steve Kerr be back in 2026/27? 

39:03 - Who will lead Warriors in minutes? 

46:27 - Who will win 2026 NBA MVP?

56:20 - Who will win the East? 

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Duration: 01:08:38
Warriors v. Blazers Post Game
Oct 15, 2025

1:50 - Preseason Thoughts/Ready for regular season 

4:39 - The most defined roster since 2022/Will Richard thoughts

24:29 - ESPN predicts 63 wins for the Warriors!

38:09 - Guru calls in

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Everyone Sides v. The Lakers — Podz Shines
Oct 13, 2025

3:52 - Which roster is better outside their top 2; Warriors or Lakers?

7:49 - Podz big game. How big a year 3 could we get from him?

15:36 - How year 3 leads to tough contract decisions

28:43 - Kuminga

30:40 - Gio joins and gives his takes

40:53 - Draymond takes

43:58 - Ready for season to start

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Hoops Tonight's Jason Timpf Joins Light Years
Oct 10, 2025

4:34 - ESPN Predicts Warriors to finish 2nd in the West

10:20 - Why Tommy thinks Warriors are the second best team

28:59 - What do Warriors need to do to be in the top tier of contenders per Jason?

38:29 - Whats the Warriors ideal starting 5?!

41:55 - Which young guy has most pressure to take next step?

45:38 - Who should they flip Kuminga for to be a true contender?

1:01:20 - Does this team benefit more from 2022 Poole or 2022 Wiggins?

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Duration: 01:12:14
Warriors Preseason Predictions
Oct 08, 2025

3:20 - Over/Under total win predictions

15:45 - Starting 5 predictions

24:32 - Giannis Rumors — Do the Warriors have enough to make a trade?

41:40 - Rapid fire questions

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Warriors v Lakers: Preseason Opener
Oct 06, 2025

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

Duration: 01:13:23
Warriors Training Camp After Dark
Oct 02, 2025

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

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EMERGENCY POD: KUMINGA RE-SIGNS
Oct 01, 2025

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.

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Warriors Media Day
Sep 30, 2025

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

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Horford/Melton/GP2 Committed
Sep 29, 2025

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

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Kuminga/Kings Talks Reheating?!
Sep 25, 2025

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

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Kuminga Media Tour
Sep 22, 2025

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

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Light Years Live: THE CHAIR
Sep 18, 2025

5:10 The frustration of Warriors-Kuminga situation

13:49 Lacob’s involvement in JK’s negotiation

31:10 Goon Callers

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KUMINGA REJECTS WARRIORS OFFER: JOE IS IN THE CHAIR
Sep 16, 2025

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?

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Steph Speaks: The Most Skilled Era?!
Sep 13, 2025

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?

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Giddey Signs, Kuminga Next?! LeBron Talk and More!
Sep 10, 2025

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

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Will Kuminga take the QO, Kawhi the Environmentalist & more. Ft Special Guest Carson from Nerd Sesh
Sep 06, 2025

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

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Grant Cohn Joins Light Years
Sep 03, 2025

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

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Duration: 01:07:45
Warriors Dog Days with Brett Siegel
Aug 28, 2025

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?

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Guest: Brett Siegel

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Duration: 00:45:37
Weekend Mailbag Pt.2
Aug 23, 2025

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

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Mailbag Pt. 1: Why Haven't The Warriors Offered Kuminga Another Year?!
Aug 22, 2025

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?

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Warriors 2025/26 Schedule Takes
Aug 20, 2025

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.

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Warriors Dog Days of Summer
Aug 13, 2025

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.

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Guest: Danny Emerman

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Kyle Madson Joins To Discuss the Sacramento Side
Aug 06, 2025

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

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Unprotected Pick?!
Aug 05, 2025

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.

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Warriors Hot Stove Day 30: Seat Warmers On
Jul 31, 2025

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.

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Kuminga Has GSW in The Chair
Jul 28, 2025

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?

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Kuminga's Agent Responds
Jul 24, 2025

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.

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The Kuminga Chair
Jul 22, 2025

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.

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Stephen Curry: Top 10 All Time?! Reaction to Bleacher Report's Top 100 Players
Jul 19, 2025

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.

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Kuminga Watch: Warriors Still in the Chair
Jul 18, 2025

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.

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Warriors Summer League Detox
Jul 15, 2025

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?

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Warriors Hot Stove Day 10
Jul 10, 2025

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.

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Hot Stove Day 8: No Moves, No Updates on Kuminga and General Blue Balls
Jul 09, 2025

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.

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Warriors Hot Stove Offseason
Jul 07, 2025

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?

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Warriors Free Agency Talk
Jul 04, 2025

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.

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Warriors Free Agency: The Chair
Jul 02, 2025

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. 

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Free Agency Eve
Jun 30, 2025

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

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Warriors Draft Night 2
Jun 27, 2025

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.

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Warriors Hot Stove: Draft Night
Jun 26, 2025

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.

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Duration: 00:48:16
Warriors Hot Stove Season
Jun 25, 2025

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

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Producer: Tim Angan

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Duration: 00:47:40
Post NBA Finals: Welcome to the Offseason
Jun 23, 2025

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.

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Duration: 00:51:01
Warriors Draft Preview
Jun 20, 2025

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.

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Will Devers to Giants Encourage Warriors to be Aggressive?
Jun 17, 2025

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) Lastly, is the most likely Kuminga trade scenario for Andrew Wiggins? And our thoughts on whether this would be smart or boring.

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Duration: 00:49:30
Warriors Off-Season Mailbag Pt. 2
Jun 14, 2025

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?

36:21 - Should the Warriors sell high on Podz?

41:50 - What is Draymond trade value?

49:12...

Duration: 00:54:48
Warriors Off-Season Mailbag Pt. 1
Jun 13, 2025

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??

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Duration: 00:57:32
The Case for the Warriors to Run it Back
Jun 10, 2025

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 the likelihood of Kuminga returning and what tier of team the Warriors are if he does.

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Duration: 00:43:38
Under the Radar Trade Targets for the Warriors
Jun 07, 2025

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 at basketball. (41:49) Finally, they decide if Miles Bridges is worth the hassle and (47:42) debate if Collin Sexton can be a perfect 6th man.

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Duration: 00:54:12
Stretch 5 Options
Jun 06, 2025

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.

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Duration: 00:53:15
Trey Murphy, Naz Reid and Free Agency Fever!
Jun 02, 2025

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 finals matchup.

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Are the Thunder the New Warriors + Crazy Summer
May 30, 2025

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?

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Duration: 00:44:56
Playoff Thoughts + Steve Kerr’s Podcast Tour
May 28, 2025

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.

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Duration: 00:53:03
Trade Targets Under 20M
May 23, 2025

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 (it’s NOT Giannis)

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Warriors Biggest Needs
May 21, 2025

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?

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Duration: 00:56:52
Welcome To The Offseason
May 19, 2025

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?

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Warriors Eliminated
May 15, 2025

Sam and Tommy discuss the Warriors Western Semis defeat and why this elimination is one of the saddest of last 10 years.

(7:06) Once Steph went down; you saw the reality of the roster.

(11:20) The magnitude of Curry’s legacy and the waning years that remain for his window and frustrations with how the front office managed the roster in recent years

(17:44) This season felt like four seasons smashed together. What moves can vault them out of the play-in?

(23:25) Calls from the goons.

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Duration: 01:22:03
Warriors v. Wolves Game 4 Post Game
May 13, 2025

Sam and Tommy discuss a depressing Game 4 loss against the Wolves. They start with Jimmy and Draymond’s subpar effort in a must-win game. (13:58) Next, they talk about the current state of the Warriors roster; have the past couple games changed their mind on Kuminga or the team at-large? (25:02) Finally, they take calls from the goons.

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Duration: 00:48:18