Preseason Round Up: Around The Room

Host: Sam Esfandiari, Tommy Gunn, Andy LiuGuest: Mike MekusProducer: Tim Angan2:44 - Steve Kerr LOVES this roster 10:11 - Concern over Jimmy/Moody injuries 19:55 - Light Years plays AROUND THE HORN 24:05 - What will be the Warriors most used starting 5? 31:24 Will Steve Kerr be back in 2026/27? 39:03 - Who will lead Warriors in minutes? 46:27 - Who will win 2026 NBA MVP?56:20 - Who will win the East? 1:04:38 - SHOWDOWN: How will the Houston Rockets finish the season?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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1:50 - Preseason Thoughts/Ready for regular season 4:39 - The most defined roster since 2022/Will Richard thoughts24:29 - ESPN predicts 63 wins for the Warriors!38:09 - Guru calls inHost: 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3:52 - Which roster is better outside their top 2; Warriors or Lakers?7:49 - Podz big game. How big a year 3 could we get from him?15:36 - How year 3 leads to tough contract decisions28:43 - Kuminga30:40 - Gio joins and gives his takes40:53 - Draymond takes43:58 - Ready for season to startHost: 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

4:34 - ESPN Predicts Warriors to finish 2nd in the West10:20 - Why Tommy thinks Warriors are the second best team28:59 - What do Warriors need to do to be in the top tier of contenders per Jason?38:29 - Whats the Warriors ideal starting 5?!41:55 - Which young guy has most pressure to take next step?45:38 - Who should they flip Kuminga for to be a true contender?1:01:20 - Does this team benefit more from 2022 Poole or 2022 Wiggins?Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy GunnGuest: Jason TimpfProducer: 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🩳 Skims: The next generation of underwear, loungewear and shapewear. skims.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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3:20 - Over/Under total win predictions15:45 - Starting 5 predictions24:32 - Giannis Rumors — Do the Warriors have enough to make a trade?41:40 - Rapid fire questionsHost: 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🩳 Skims: The next generation of underwear, loungewear and shapewear. skims.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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy recap the Warriors preseason opener.13:25 - Is this a breakout year for Moses Moody?!19:38 - Kuminga & The formula for the remainder of his time28:25 - GOON CALLS33:05 - The vibes Horford gave callers38:40 - Are the Warriors fake deep?44:21 - What callers feel we are missing52:44 - What if the Warriors signed Horford in 2016?57:47 -  Al Horford beloved in Boston1:08:35 - Final lineup thoughtsHost: 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🩳 Skims: The next generation of underwear, loungewear and shapewear. Go to skims.comBodyspec: Get a BodySpec DEXA Scan for only $45 with promo code LIGHTYEARS45: bodyspec.com/lightyearspod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Tommy discuss the Warriors vibe shift 4:12 - Was this summer worth it?13:50 - Steve Kerr speaks23:30 - Al Horford is finally a Warrior and speaks to why it's a perfect fit32:49 - Callers discussing Kuminga, Horford, rotations and moreHost: 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🩳 Skims: The next generation of underwear, loungewear and shapewear. skims.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy react to Kuminga news. Who won the negotiation? — Warriors or Kuminga. (16:18) Later they discuss what needs to happen the first half of season for him to successfully move on from this summer’s stalemate.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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

KNBR's John Dickinson joins the pod to discuss a weird Warriors media day.9:35 - Steph seems annoyed by the JK situation13:30 - The latest on JK and what to make of his absence25:55 - Can this team get through 82 games?40:45 - Where's JD's head at with the team46:04 - Warriors younger players takesHost: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: John DickinsonProducer: 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🩳 Skims: The next generation of underwear, loungewear and shapewear. Go to skims.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1:35 - Warriors sign Horford, Melton, GP2.. sort of5:34 - Are they in the GSW group chat?8:06 - Is Al Horford GSW's best center since Andrew Bogut?13:50 - Which signing is most important to teams chances at success?21:17 - Is the Kuminga contract saga the most annoying moment of Lacob era?29:11 - What kind of player do they need to get in January for this to be worth it?37:02 - Will Richard full contractHost: 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🩳 Skims: The next generation of underwear, loungewear and shapewear. skims.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.