Sam and Andy discuss the NBA schedule. Who the Warriors play on opening day and Xmas day. Next (16:56) Danny Emerman of the SF Standard joins to discuss where we're at with Kuminga. How does he think this will end?! Finally (30:05) Danny discusses differences between covering Giants and Warriors, plus Outside Land takes.

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Andy and Sam gather around the horn with Sacramento Kings expert Kyle Madson to discuss the Kings thought process on chasing Jonathan Kuminga and his prediction on how this negotiation process will end.

(33:38) Later we discuss another Random Warrior of the Day: Andris Biedrins

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Andy and Sam return to break down the latest round of Kuminga rumors including Sam Amick’s report of the upgraded Kings offer and Tim Kawakami’s report of halted sign-and-trade discussions. (8:16) They debate whether they would want Malik Monk at the risk of losing Moses Moody or Buddy Hield. 

(24:18) Later they discuss what the Warriors can learn from the Denver Nuggets trading a pick for Cam Johnson.

(33:58) To close out the pod they discuss the random Warrior of the day — Monta Ellis’ career in review.

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Andy and Sam break down the new Kuminga report from ESPN. (25:48) They discuss whether or not the new CBA is a good thing for the Warriors front office. (33:18) Later they give their takes on Chase Center pros/cons and their favorite memories.

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Sam and Tommy discuss the latest round of Kuminga negotiations. What's really going on? Does he want to return? Do the Warriors want him back? (26:44) Later they discuss rumors of the Kings’ offer. How good is Keon Ellis? Why would Warriors want another guard?

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Sam and Tommy discuss Kuminga’s agent's tweet and the potential implications (and fallout) of it.

(22:57) Next, they discuss whether they should be “thirsting” over the Lakers summer moves, or have faith that the Warriors summer will end up being better.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Sam and Andy detox on Summer League gossip.  What’s going on with Kuminga? What to make of Horford/Melton rumors. (18:42) How would you feel about the roster if all they did was sign Kuminga, Horford and Melton?

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