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.

Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu

Guest: Danny Emerman

Producer: Tim Angan

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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

Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu

Guest: Kyle Madson

Producer: Tim Angan

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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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