Sam discusses Joe Lacob's comments about Podz, their analytical trade process and how past draft failures informed their new data driven approach. Later (18:10) Sam discusses his ideal starting lineup for Team USA and (22:46) the remaining available free agents who might fit GSW.Host: Sam EsfandiariProducer: Tim AnganGo to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam discusses Lauri Markannen rumors and the Utah Jazz wanting Podz. (16:33) If the Warriors traded Podz what does that mean for Kuminga?Host: Sam EsfandiariProducer: Tim AnganGo to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 LiuProducer: Tim AnganGo to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 LiuProducer: Tim AnganGo to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sports analyst Andy Bailey joins the host to discuss Lauri Markkanen's fit with the Warriors, potential trade scenarios, and the impact on the team. They explore Markkanen's strengths, defensive capabilities, and the risks involved in making roster changes for playoff success.

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 LiuProducer: Tim AnganGo to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 EsfandiariProducer: Tim AnganGo to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy discuss Buddy Hield trade, Warriors' Front Office creativity, and potential Lauri Markkanen trade. How long to wait on Lauri deal before pivoting?

Sam and Andy discuss the Buddy Hield sign & trade, Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse coaching hires. They analyze the new ESPN article on Klay Thompson and Lauri Markkanen potential acquisition by the Warriors.

Warriors bid farewell to Klay Thompson, potential trade offer for Paul George discussed. Reaction to Warriors signing Kyle Anderson.