Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

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

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