Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

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Warriors Draft Preview Jun 20, 2025

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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

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

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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.

Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu

Producer: Tim Angan

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Warriors Off-Season Mailbag Pt. 2 Jun 14, 2025

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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 - How Light Years plays ball

Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu

Producer: Tim Angan

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Warriors Off-Season Mailbag Pt. 1 Jun 13, 2025

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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 Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn

Producer: Tim Angan

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The Case for the Warriors to Run it Back Jun 10, 2025

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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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Producer: Tim Angan

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Under the Radar Trade Targets for the Warriors Jun 07, 2025

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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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Producer: Tim Angan

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Stretch 5 Options Jun 06, 2025

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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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Trey Murphy, Naz Reid and Free Agency Fever! Jun 02, 2025

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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.

Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu

Producer: Tim Angan

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

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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

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Playoff Thoughts + Steve Kerr’s Podcast Tour May 28, 2025

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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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Producer: Tim Angan

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