Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

Latest Episodes:

Summer League Vibes Jul 15, 2024

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Sam and Andy discuss the Warrior's summer league. Is this the best team they've assemble for summer league? (15:15) They discuss how the team has recently approached free agency and roster construction and later (23:07) more Lauri Markkanen updates.

Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu

Producer: Tim Angan

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Team USA v. Canada Live: Steph is Back Jul 11, 2024

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Sam and Andy discuss their early impressions of Team USA and the Steph/LeBron pairing. Do they need to make lineup changes?

(19:49) They discuss the California Classic and what we think Podz is working on in Summer League. (33:40) Later we take calls from the goons.

Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu

Producer: Tim Angan

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Is Lauri Markkanen a Good Fit For The Warriors? ft. Bleacher Report's Andy Bailey Jul 10, 2024

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Sam is joined by Bleacher Reports's Andy Bailey to discuss everything Lauri Markkanen. (3:50) How would he fit with the Warriors? (18:43) Will Utah actually trade him and what would they want in return?

Host: Sam Esfandiari

Guest: Andy Bailey

Producer: Tim Angan

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Steph Curry Speaks at Team USA Camp + A Dormant Trade Market Jul 09, 2024

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Sam and Andy discuss the stagnant trade market and how it's impacting teams across the league. (24:06) Later, they react to Steph speaking about Klay being traded and (26:40) whether he'll be a Warrior for life.

Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu

Producer: Tim Angan

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What DeRozan to the Kings means for GSW and Steph Joins Team USA Jul 07, 2024

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Sam discusses the Kings acquiring Demar DeRozan. Should Warriors have gone for DeRozan? (8:05) What the DeRozan trade says about Lauri Markannen, (17:47) Why the Mikal Bridges trade matters regarding Lauri Markannen, (23:34) How Lauri would help Kuminga, and lastly (27:02) Team USA starting lineup predictions.

Host: Sam Esfandiari

Producer: Tim Angan

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Lauri Watch Day 6: What Are Dunleavy and the Warriors Cooking?! Jul 06, 2024

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Sam and Andy discuss the Buddy Hield trade being official and Warriors' Front Office creativity. (13:53) Media reports on potential Lauri Markkanen trade. (18:10) How long are you willing to wait on a Lauri deal before you pivot?

Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu

Producer: Tim Angan

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Buddy Hield is a Warrior. New Coaches, More Klay Reports and Lauri Watch Jul 04, 2024

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Sam and Andy react to the Buddy Hield sign & trade, Mike Dunleavy’s creativity, and whether this was always the best path forward. (11:50) They discuss Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse coaching hires. (19:43) The new ESPN article on Klay Thompson and where it all went wrong. Finally (28:58) Lauri Markkanen, Spurs or Warriors, breakdown of picks and offers.

Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu

Producer: Tim Angan

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Free Agency Day 3: Klay Says Goodbye, No Kuminga for PG, and the Warriors Sign Kyle Anderson Jul 03, 2024

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Warriors say goodbye to Klay. (7:10) Did the Warriors offer Kuminga for Paul George?

(16:44) Sam and Andy react to the Warriors signing Kyle Anderson.

Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu

Producer: Tim Angan

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Free Agency Day 2: Klay Officially Gone! Melton to GSW. Lauri Markkanen?! Jul 02, 2024