

Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
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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.
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Jul 22, 2025 • 52min
The Kuminga Chair
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 LiuProducer: Tim AnganSpecial 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

Jul 19, 2025 • 45min
Stephen Curry: Top 10 All Time?! Reaction to Bleacher Report's Top 100 Players
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 GunnProducer: Tim AnganSpecial 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

Jul 18, 2025 • 41min
Kuminga Watch: Warriors Still in the Chair
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 GunnProducer: Tim AnganSpecial 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

Jul 15, 2025 • 36min
Warriors Summer League Detox
The hosts dive into the chaotic Summer League gossip, questioning Kuminga's future and speculating on the potential signings of Horford and Melton. They humorously recount their escapades in Las Vegas, while navigating the complexities of NBA contracts and trades. Balancing young and veteran talents emerges as a central theme, alongside the need for strategic lineup construction. Fun predictions about a home run derby add a unique twist, highlighting the blending of sports discussions beyond basketball.

Jul 10, 2025 • 54min
Warriors Hot Stove Day 10
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 GunnProducer: Tim AnganSpecial 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.

Jul 9, 2025 • 51min
Hot Stove Day 8: No Moves, No Updates on Kuminga and General Blue Balls
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 LiuProducer: Tim AnganSpecial 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.

Jul 7, 2025 • 53min
Warriors Hot Stove Offseason
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 LiuProducer: Tim AnganSpecial 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.

Jul 4, 2025 • 1h 1min
Warriors Free Agency Talk
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 GunnProducer: Tim AnganSpecial 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

Jul 2, 2025 • 45min
Warriors Free Agency: The Chair
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 LiuProducer: Tim AnganSpecial 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

Jun 30, 2025 • 1h 27min
Free Agency Eve
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 goonsHost: Sam Esfandiari, Andy Liu, Tommy GunnProducer: Tim AnganSpecial 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/lightyearsLucy: A tobacco free nicotine routine that you could feel good about. Go to Lucy.co/Lightyears and use promo code LIGHTYEARS to receive 20% of your first order. Must be 21+