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Golden Daze

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Golden Daze is your premier destination for all things Golden State Warriors and the NBA! Hosted by award winning journalist Cyrus Saatsaz, Golden Daze provides daily insights, coverage and analysis of the Golden State Warriors that sets a bar of unmatched excellence. With high profile guests and an added entertainment value, Golden Daze is DubNation's home for the world's best Golden State Warriors content! Golden Daze is also the podcast home of The Rick Barry Show, hosted by NBA Top 50 Player, Hall of Famer and Golden State Warriors legend Rick Barry; and Strength In Numbers, hosted by Bay Area media personality Brandon Cadiz to make Golden Daze your official home for all things Golden State Warriors and the NBA! Follow Cyrus Saatsaz on Threads: @dogwild
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Episodes

Latest on Golden State Warriors Free Agency, Jonathan Kuminga and Red Hot Valkyries! w/Sophia Jones

Every Wednesday at 3 p.m. PT Golden State Valkyries color analyst Sophia Jones joins Cyrus Saatsaz for "V" For Valkyries and on today's episode the crew celebrate the official start of NBA free agency while analyzing the latest news on who the Golden State Warriors are potentially interested in, Jonathan Kuminga's status plus the red hot Golden State Valkyries continue their excellent franchise start! Follow & Subscribe on all platforms… 📺 🎧 https://linktr.ee/GoldenDazePod Follow G🏀lden D...

Jul 01, 20251 hr 27 minEp. 400

Jonathan Kuminga Value, Steve Kerr Track Record & Golden State Warriors Draft Picks, w/Danny Emerman

Golden State Warriors beat reporter for The San Francisco Standard Danny Emerman joined Cyrus Saatsaz for what originally was supposed to be a brief analysis of new draft picks Alex Toohey and Will Richard turned into a spirited debate over Jonathan Kuminga's value, whether Steve Kerr gave him a fair opportunity and the fallibility of the team's head coach with issues ranging from the development of young players to rotation decisions. Follow & Subscribe on all platforms… 📺 🎧 https://linkt...

Jun 28, 202554 minEp. 399

Did Steve Kerr Push Kevin Durant and Jonathan Kuminga Away from Golden State Warriors? w/Rick Barry

NBA Top 50 Player/Hall of Famer Rick Barry joined Cyrus Saatsaz on NBA Draft Day to discuss the report that Kevin Durant left the Golden State Warriors because of Steve Kerr's offensive system, which heavily prioritizes Stephen Curry, and whether it's now driving Jonathan Kuminga away from the team plus Rick & Cy discussed Draymond Green's latest comments regarding the Jordan Poole punch and the crew discussed all the latest in Warriors and NBA offseason news. Follow & Subscribe on all p...

Jun 26, 202556 minEp. 398

Mike Dunleavy Jr. on Jonathan Kuminga & Trades + Golden State Valkyries Keep Winning! w/Sophia Jones

Every Monday at 3 p.m. PT Golden State Valkyries color analyst Sophia Jones joins Cyrus Saatsaz for a new episode of "V" For Valkyries and this week the crew discussed the Valks sitting pretty in the WNBA standings as just one of six teams with an above .500 record plus the crew analyzed comments from Golden State Warriors General Manager Mike Dunleavy Jr.'s pre-draft press conference including potential trades and his thoughts on Jonathan Kuminga's future with the team. Follow & Subscribe o...

Jun 24, 20251 hr 25 minEp. 397

Offseason Wish List for Golden State Warriors and Golden State Valkyries Shut Down Caitlin Clark!

Immediately following the Golden State Valkyries holding Caitlin Clark to 0/7 shooting from deep in beating the Indiana Fever at home, "Sprewell Was Right" columnist and UC Berkeley professor Armando Lara joined Cyrus Saatsaz to reveal a personal offseason free agent wish list for the Golden State Warriors, with the salary cap and "fit" taken in consideration plus the crew previewed the upcoming Game 7 of the NBA Finals and Valkyries color analyst Sophia Jones joined the program live from the Ch...

Jun 20, 20252 hr 14 minEp. 396

Run TMC, Golden State Warriors What Ifs and Optimizing Jonathan Kuminga w/Hall of Famer Tim Hardaway

NBA Hall of Famer and Run TMC legend Tim Hardaway joined Cyrus Saatsaz to discuss Golden State Warriors what ifs, the optimal way to integrate Jonathan Kuminga, his new upcoming autobiography, the Miami Beach lifestyle, where his son Tim Hardaway Jr. is going next, his new podcast The Hardaway Files and much more! Follow & Subscribe on all platforms… 📺 🎧 https://linktr.ee/GoldenDazePod Follow G🏀lden Daze https://Twitter.com/GoldenDazePod Cyrus Saatsaz https://threads.net/@dogwild Hall of ...

Jun 18, 202539 minEp. 395

Potential Jonathan Kuminga Trade Scenarios and Golden State Valkyries Are Dominating! w/Sophia Jones

Every Monday at 3 p.m. PT Golden State Valkyries color analyst Sophia Jones joins Cyrus Saatsaz for a new episode of "V" For Valkyries and this week the crew discussed the Valks' 3 game winning streak while exploring potential trade scenarios for Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga if either him or the Warriors decide its best to switch teams. Follow & Subscribe on all platforms… 📺 🎧 https://linktr.ee/GoldenDazePod Follow G🏀lden Daze https://Twitter.com/GoldenDazePod Follow V F...

Jun 17, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 394

Analysis of Golden State Warriors Offense, Defense & Appropriate Stephen Curry Workload w/Rick Barry

NBA Top 50 Player/Hall of Famer Rick Barry joins Cyrus Saatsaz weekly for The Rick Barry Show with Rick & Cy getting together for the first time since the Golden State Warriors were eliminated from the postseason, with the crew grading a wild season while providing a detailed analysis of the team's offense, defense and what the appropriate workload is for an aging Stephen Curry. Follow & Subscribe on all platforms… 📺 🎧 https://linktr.ee/GoldenDazePod Follow G🏀lden Daze https://Twitter...

Jun 11, 20251 hr 26 minEp. 393

Exploring Realistic Golden State Warriors Free Agents + Golden State Valkyries Win! w/Sophia Jones

Every Monday at 3 p.m. PT Golden State Valkyries color analyst Sophia Jones joins Cyrus Saatsaz for a new episode of "V" For Valkyries and on this week's episode Cy did his best to explain in layman's terms the Golden State Warriors' salary cap situation as the crew explored every free agent player available this offseason within the team's budget plus Sophia provided a detailed breakdown of the Valkyries' huge win at home over the Las Vegas Aces while previewing the upcoming week for the WNBA's...

Jun 10, 202552 minEp. 392

The Accountability of Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr During his Saving Face Media Tour

"Sprewell Was Right" columnist and UC Berkeley professor Armando Lara joined Cyrus Saatsaz to discuss the accountability of Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr for his nonsensical rotational decisions which included the DNPs of Jonathan Kuminga last year as he's currently on a wild saving face media tour plus the crew discussed General Manager Mike Dunleavy Jr.'s comments that reflected a broader vision which includes a focus on the future and not just the present status of the team. Fol...

Jun 07, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 391

Exploring Jonathan Kuminga & Steve Kerr's Complex Golden State Warriors Dynamic, w/ESPN's Mark Jones

Mark Jones of ESPN and Cyrus Saatsaz discussed the unique situation involving the relationship between Jonathan Kuminga and Steve Kerr while the crew analyzed whether the Golden State Warriors style of play is now the new norm in today's NBA and much more! Follow & Subscribe on all platforms… 📺 🎧 https://linktr.ee/GoldenDazePod Follow G🏀lden Daze https://Twitter.com/GoldenDazePod Cyrus Saatsaz https://threads.net/@dogwild Mark Jones https://markjonesespn.bsky.social/ Support Our Sponsors!...

Jun 06, 202541 minEp. 390

Analyzing Golden State Warriors Salary Cap Position & Offseason Plan w/Bleacher Report's Eric Pincus

Bleacher Report's Eric Pincus joined Cyrus Saatsaz for a detailed analysis of the Golden State Warriors' salary cap situation and offseason plans, including what the team could do with Jonathan Kuminga, whether they have the flexibility for free agent pursuits and much more! Follow & Subscribe on all platforms… 📺 🎧 https://linktr.ee/GoldenDazePod Follow G🏀lden Daze https://Twitter.com/GoldenDazePod Cyrus Saatsaz https://threads.net/@dogwild Eric Pincus https://twitter.com/EricPincus Suppo...

Jun 04, 20252 hr 13 minEp. 389

Odds of Golden State Warriors Adding Giannis Antetokounmpo + Weekly Valkyries Update, w/Sophia Jones

Every Monday at 3 p.m. PT Golden State Valkyries color analyst Sophia Jones joins Cyrus Saatsaz to present a new weekly episode of V For Valkyries and on today’s show the crew discuss the odds bookmakers have placed on prospective superstar players including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, Trey Murphy III, Michael Porter Jr. and Naz Reid joining the Golden State Warriors plus Jones provides a weekly update on the Golden State Valkyries, the crew preview the NBA Finals and much more! Follow ...

Jun 03, 20251 hr 21 minEp. 388

Saying Goodbye to Rocco Thompson and the Latest Golden State Valkyries News, w/Sophia Jones

Every Monday at 3 p.m. PT (with exception) Golden State Valkyries color analyst Sophia Jones joins Cyrus Saatsaz for V For Valkyries and on today's show the crew paid homage to Klay Thompson's beloved English Bulldog Rocco, who sadly passed away recently plus the idea of trading Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Golden State Warriors was discussed, Jones provided an update on the Valkyries' strong start to their year and much more! Follow & Subscribe on all platforms… 📺 🎧 https://linktr.ee/Gold...

May 31, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 387

Jonathan Kuminga & Joe Lacob's Golden State Warriors Connection + Latest on Valkyries w/Sophia Jones

Every Monday at 3 p.m. PT Golden State Valkyries color analyst Sophia Jones joins Cyrus Saatsaz for V For Valkyries and on today's program the crew discuss how Jonathan Kuminga and Joe Lacob's relationship could impact how the Golden State Warrior proceed with their offseason plus the Valkyries' season is off and running with an analysis of their franchise opener and upcoming schedule provided! Follow & Subscribe on all platforms… 📺 🎧 https://linktr.ee/GoldenDazePod Follow G🏀lden Daze htt...

May 20, 202558 minEp. 386

Summer of Huge Decisions Await Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga + Valkyries Franchise Opener!

It's a Friday Night Live postgame show following the franchise opener for the Golden State Valkyries while Cyrus Saatsaz plays sound from Golden State Warriors exit interviews with players, coaches and executives including Mike Dunleavy Jr., Steve Kerr and Jonathan Kuminga with a huge summer of massively important decisions awaiting the team. Follow & Subscribe on all platforms… 📺 🎧 https://linktr.ee/GoldenDazePod Follow G🏀lden Daze https://Twitter.com/GoldenDazePod Follow V F🏀r Valkyrie...

May 17, 20251 hr 57 minEp. 385

Saying Bye to Golden State Warriors & Hello to Golden State Valkyries, w/Sophia Jones & Kevin Danna!

We say goodbye to the 2025 Golden State Warriors and hello to the 2025 Golden State Valkyries with Valkyries color analyst Sophia Jones and Valkyries play-by-play broadcaster Kevin Danna joining Cyrus Saatsaz for a special episode of V For Valkyries to preview tonight's season opener against the Los Angeles Sparks at Chase Center! Follow & Subscribe on all platforms… 📺 🎧 https://linktr.ee/GoldenDazePod Follow G🏀lden Daze https://Twitter.com/GoldenDazePod Follow V F🏀r Valkyries https://Tw...

May 16, 202534 minEp. 384

Season is Over for Golden State Warriors Following Crushing Game 5 Defeat at Minnesota Timberwolves

The 2025 NBA season is over for the Golden State Warriors following a crushing Game 5 Western Conference Semifinals defeat at the Minnesota Timberwolves that left far more questions than answers for the looming offseason. Follow & Subscribe on all platforms… 📺 🎧 https://linktr.ee/GoldenDazePod Follow G🏀lden Daze https://Twitter.com/GoldenDazePod Cyrus Saatsaz https://threads.net/@dogwild Support Our Sponsors! Decades Decades is the official pre-game party band for all Red Zone Rallies at ...

May 15, 20252 hr 47 minEp. 383

Golden State Warriors Find Themselves in Do-or-Die Game 5 with Dynasty on the Line, w/Rick Barry

NBA Top 50 Player/Hall of Famer Rick Barry joined Cyrus Saatsaz to analyze a Golden State Warriors team on the brink of elimination and whether Game 5 offers any hope or if it's the nail in the coffin for the season and maybe even the Dynasty. Plus Billy DiBono of Decades joined the program to share some fun Bay Area sports stories while adding some insights on the Warriors. Follow & Subscribe on all platforms… 📺 🎧 https://linktr.ee/GoldenDazePod Follow G🏀lden Daze https://Twitter.com/Gol...

May 14, 20251 hr 27 minEp. 382

Jonathan Kuminga Sole Source of Game 4 Offense as Golden State Warriors on the Brink, w/Sophia Jones

Every Monday at 3 p.m. PT (schedule varies during the postseason) former SJSU point guard and current NBA/WNBA analyst Sophia Jones joined Cyrus Saatsaz for V For Valkyries and on tonight's episode the crew hosted a live postgame show immediately following a Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals that saw Jimmy Butler lacking aggression and Brandin Podziemski lacking a shot while Jonathan Kuminga was the sole source of offense in a home loss to Anthony Edward's Minnesota Timberwolves that p...

May 13, 20251 hr 51 minEp. 381

Jimmy Butler and Jonathan Kuminga Need Help in Huge Game 4 for Golden State Warriors with Season on the Line

Cyrus Saatsaz hosted a Mother's Day episode to preview what's become a pivotal Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves where Jimmy Butler and Jonathan Kuminga desperately need help in a game with huge implications given a loss could potentially end the season. Follow & Subscribe on all platforms… 📺 🎧 https://linktr.ee/GoldenDazePod Follow G🏀lden Daze https://Twitter.com/GoldenDazePod Cyrus Saatsaz https://threads.net/@do...

May 12, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 380

Jimmy Butler and Jonathan Kuminga High Scoring Nights Not Enough as Golden State Warriors Trail 2-1

Larry Krueger, Frank Red, Ryan Leong and Dan Coccimiglio joined Cyrus Saatsaz for a Saturday night live postgame show following a disappointing Game 3 loss at home for the Golden State Warriors to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a game marred by horrible officiating that saw Draymond Green and Kevon Looney foul out yet the team left with a glimmer of hope as Jimmy Butler and Jonathan Kuminga proved they can play together as they look to add to their high scoring outputs in an upcoming Game 4 that'...

May 11, 20253 hr 1 minEp. 379

Jonathan Kuminga & Jimmy Butler Needed in Best of 5 Series for Golden State Warriors, w/Sophia Jones

Every Monday (schedule varies in the postseason) at 3 p.m. PT former SJSU point guard and current NBA/WNBA analyst Sophia Jones joins Cyrus Saatsaz for V For Valkyries and on today's episode the crew analyze the sudden importance of the roles Jonathan Kuminga and Jimmy Butler will need to play in what's become a Best Of 5 series for a Golden State Warriors team missing Stephen Curry plus the crew brokedown why Draymond Green was so upset following last night's loss at the Minnesota Timberwolves ...

May 10, 202553 minEp. 378

Stephen Curry Absence & Lack of Jimmy Butler Aggression Felt, Series Tied for Golden State Warriors

Larry Krueger, Frank Red, Dan Coccimiglio and Damon Bruce joined Cyrus Saatsaz for a live postgame show following a Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals where Steve Kerr played mad scientist and brought in all 14 players off the bench to no avail as the Golden State Warriors showed why they missed Stephen Curry as the Timberwolves evened the series in Minnesota to make it a Best Of 5 with a more aggressive Jimmy Butler desperately needed while Jonathan Kuminga and Trayce Jackson-Davis sho...

May 09, 20252 hrEp. 377

With Stephen Curry Out Strength In Numbers Needed in Game 2 for Golden State Warriors, w/Damon Bruce

Every Wednesday at 11 a.m. PT Damon Bruce joins Cyrus Saatsaz for Warriors Weekly and this week the crew go live the morning after a thrilling upset Game 1 victory for the Golden State Warriors that came with a heavy price as the crew preview what to expect in Game 2 for a Warriors team that without Stephen Curry is going to need to rely heavily on Strength In Numbers. Follow & Subscribe on all platforms… 📺 🎧 https://linktr.ee/GoldenDazePod Follow G🏀lden Daze https://Twitter.com/GoldenDaz...

May 09, 20251 hr 52 minEp. 376

Golden State Warriors Steal Game 1! Buddy Hield Continues Torrid Shooting While Filling for Stephen Curry

Larry Krueger, Frank Red and Dan Coccimiglio joined Cyrus Saatsaz following the Golden State Warriors stealing Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals at the Minnesota Timberwolves in a game where Buddy Hield continued his torrid shooting performance from Game 7 of the opening round of the playoffs while filling in for Stephen Curry, who left the game early because of a hamstring injury as the crew praised Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green for their tenacious defense and clutch offensive plays...

May 07, 20252 hr 9 minEp. 375

Previewing the Western Conference Semifinals Matchup Between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota

The Golden State Warriors are in the Western Conference Semifinals! Here's a preview of their playoff matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves and what to expect in the series. Follow & Subscribe on all platforms… 📺 🎧 https://linktr.ee/GoldenDazePod Follow G🏀lden Daze https://Twitter.com/GoldenDazePod Cyrus Saatsaz https://threads.net/@dogwild Support Our Sponsors! Decades Decades is the official pre-game party band for all Red Zone Rallies at San Francisco 49ers home games, and are ava...

May 06, 20251 hr 3 minEp. 374

Golden State Warriors Win Game 7! Krueg Show Leads Part 2 of Opening Round Postseason Show

It's a double-header of Game 7 deliciousness! Immediately following Part 1 with NBA Top 50 Player/Hall of Famer Rick Barry, a Game 7 Krueg Show panel joined Cyrus Saatsaz for Part 2 where more analysis was provided while the crew briefly previewed what to expect with the Minnesota Timberwolves awaiting in less than two days. Follow & Subscribe on all platforms… 📺 🎧 https://linktr.ee/GoldenDazePod Follow G🏀lden Daze https://Twitter.com/GoldenDazePod Cyrus Saatsaz https://threads.net/@dogwi...

May 06, 20251 hr 30 minEp. 373

Golden State Warriors Win Game 7! Celebrating Buddy Hield's Record Number of 3s & More, w/Rick Barry

NBA Top 50 Player/Hall of Famer Rick Barry joined Cyrus Saatsaz following a Game 7 of the opening round playoff series between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets that saw Buddy Hield hit a record number of three pointers in leading his team to victory! Follow & Subscribe on all platforms… 📺 🎧 https://linktr.ee/GoldenDazePod Follow G🏀lden Daze https://Twitter.com/GoldenDazePod Cyrus Saatsaz https://threads.net/@dogwild Hall of Famer Rick Barry https://instagram.com/rick24barry S...

May 05, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 372

Golden State Warriors Outsized & Outhustled, Suffer Game 6 Loss Leaving Them in Precarious Position

The Golden State Warriors were upset at home in a HUGE Game 6 loss to the Houston Rockets that puts the team in a precarious position and a panel including Larry Krueger, Frank Red, Ry Smith and Dan Coccimiglio joined Cyrus Saatsaz for a Friday Night Live postgame show to analyze what went wrong that leaves the team in a critical Game 7 with the entire season on the line. Follow & Subscribe on all platforms… 📺 🎧 https://linktr.ee/GoldenDazePod Follow G🏀lden Daze https://Twitter.com/Golden...

May 03, 20252 hr 6 minEp. 371
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