No One Saw Al Horford Coming Back This Soon

The NBA's offseason just blew up — and the Warriors quietly made a move that's splitting the fanbase. In this episode, the hosts break down a wild few days around the league before zeroing in on what Golden State is actually building toward. It starts with the headline-grabbing chaos: Giannis Antetokounmpo heading to Miami, a three-team trade sending Julius Randle to Brooklyn, and a surprise blockbuster landing LaMelo Ball in Minnesota. Then the focus shifts to the Warriors, who brought back Al Horford on a two-year, $14 million fully guaranteed deal and added two intriguing young pieces — Gonzaga standout Graham Ike on an Exhibit 10 deal and second-round pick LaJae Jones. The hosts debate whether the Horford move signals the Warriors are leaning into win-now mode, or just quietly bridging the gap until the post-Steph Curry era arrives. A caller from San Jose jumps in to push back, arguing the Warriors might just be a "bug on the windshield" for OKC and San Antonio next season — sparking a real debate about expectations, patience, and what "good" even means for a team that's used to championships. Topics discussed include: Giannis to Miami and the NBA's chaotic trade week Al Horford's return and what it signals for Golden State Graham Ike and LJ Jones — the Warriors' under-the-radar additions Whether the Warriors can compete with OKC and San Antonio Building around a "next All-Star" for the post-Steph, post-Kerr era Do you think the Warriors are building the right way, or wasting time chasing the wrong window? Let us know in the comments. 0:00 – NBA's Wild Trade Week Kicks Off 0:43 – Al Horford Returns to the Warriors 1:24 – Warriors Sign Graham Ike & Draft LJ Jones 5:29 – Caller Debate: Are Warriors Stuck Behind OKC & Spurs? 8:23 – Building Around the Next Warriors All-Star Download the Audacy app to never miss any of your favorite 957 The Game content: https://go.audacy.com/y-listen-live-9... Listen live: https://www.audacy.com/957thegame/listen Visit our website: https://www.957thegame.com Subscribe on Twitch:   / 957thegame   Follow us on Twitter:   / 957thegame   Like us on Facebook:   / 957thegame   Follow us on Instagram:   / 957thegame   Join our Newsletter: https://www.audacy.com/957thegame/joi...