Season 3
Episode 72
"Niners 4-1; JK & NBA Preseason are back"
October 12, 2025
- Warriors: Jonathan Kuminga (JK) signed a two-year ~$44M extension near the deadline; hosts say it could’ve been done months earlier and the agent’s media tour irked management
- Free agency/dominoes: Warriors added Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton (still rehabbing), Gary Payton II, and Seth Curry; rookie Will Richard signed a 4-year deal (2 years guaranteed)
- Seth Curry cap maneuver: Plan to sign, waive before season, elevate rookie, then re-add Seth in November to fit salary rules; Seth to wear No. 31 and brings elite 3-point shooting
- Preseason: Warriors beat a shorthanded Lakers squad; rallied vs. Blazers from -21; Moses Moody suffered a calf injury; young guards (Pods, “Crier”) drew praise
- New NBA rules: “Heave” misses beyond half-court won’t hurt percentages; “High-five” rule bans defenders from slapping shooters’ hands post-release—seen as benefiting Steph
- JK updates: Changed number to 1; optimism he’s “bought in,” but note he could be trade-eligible in January; needs more consistent 3-point shooting and smarter defense (study Iguodala-like tendencies)
- 49ers recap: After 3-0 start, lost to Jaguars (hosts credit JAX’s defense); Brock Purdy threw 3 INTs and got banged up; Mac Jones started on a short week vs. Rams, with defense sealing the win
- Niners injuries/rumors: Nick Bosa tore ACL (out for season); talk of a potential pass-rush trade (e.g., Maxx Crosby) depending on contention; WRs Ricky and Jauan banged up; Kittle not on IR; CMC/Trent/Fred still rolling
- Offense/defense outlook: Defense much improved (nickel looks, tackling) and carrying the team; run game stagnant (CMC low YPC but heavy receiving usage); debate brewing Purdy vs. Mac if Brock returns and struggles
- Season outlook: Facing 4-1 Bucs next (hosts split on predictions, one calls an Eddie game-winning 59–60 yard FG); upcoming Falcons, Texans, Giants, Rams, Cardinals; projected finish around 12–5 or 10–7 with division title as priority