Best Jeff Zillgitt Podcasts (2024)

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Message for Tampering Listeners: Subscribe to The Athletic NBA Show 1:22

4y ago1:22

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The Tampering podcast feed is no longer posting the show. To get all the latest and greatest podcast content from Sam Amick, subscribe to The Athletic NBA Show at the links below. https://open.spotify.com/show/7hVMyKCBLJ6uqIKcvKuz88?si=yX7OTs30SYmTIPJL7SgibQ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-athletic-nba-show/id1358187061 Learn more about y…

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Jeff Zillgitt on the NBA Schedule and the Re-Start of the NBA 40:25

4y ago40:25

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Sam Amick is joined by Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today to discuss the Jeff's fight with cancer, news around the league, and the return of the NBA in Walt Disney World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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The Viability of the NBA Bubble with Dr. Angela Rasmussen, Virologist at Columbia University 47:10

4y ago47:10

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On today's show Sam Amick is joined by Dr. Angela Rasmussen, Virologist at Columbia University. They discuss the NBA's plan for return to play, the viability of the bubble, is this the best the NBA can do?, is the testing sufficient in the bubble?, and more on COVID-19 from an expert in the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f…

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Ethan Strauss on the NBA's Return, The Victory Machine, and Covering the NBA 1:02:30

4y ago1:02:30

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Sam Amick is joined by Ethan Strauss to discuss the NBA players meeting, the NBA's return, The Victory Machine, Kevin Durant, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Keith Smith: Inside the NBA's Disney Plan 42:49

4y ago42:49

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Sam Amick and Joe Vardon discuss the NBA in Disney World plan with Keith Smith. Keith worked for Disney for 20 years and has insight you can get nowhere else. Listen as they discuss where the NBA players will stay, what that will look like, and how the play will be executed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Marcus Thompson On The Condition Of Our Country 48:46

4y ago48:46

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Marcus Thompson joins Sam Amick and Joe Vardon to discuss the condition of the United States, racism, how the NBA and its players are speaking up, and some personal stories from Sam, Joe and Marcus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Inside the NBA and Disney World Partnership 40:27

4y ago40:27

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Sam Amick and Joe Vardon discuss the NBA's potential return in Disney World. What went into that decision? What are the hurdles? Why not Vegas? and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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BJ Armstrong: Playing with Michael Jordan And The Modern Game 43:42

4y ago43:42

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Sam Amick and Joe Vardon talk with NBA Champion BJ Armstrong about playing with Michael Jordan, the Last Dance, the NBA starting up again, modern basketball, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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David Aldridge: Covering Michael Jordan and The Last Dance 48:04

4y ago48:04

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Sam Amick talks with David Aldridge about covering Michael Jordan, The Last Dance, and what made MJ special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Rich Kleiman: PG County, KD's mindset, And Draymond's Comments 56:02

4y ago56:02

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On today's episode Sam Amick and Joe Vardon have a conversation with Rich Kleiman of Thirty Five Ventures. They discuss a new documentary Basketball Country:In the Water. The documentary will air on Showtime on May 15th. They also discuss Kevin Durant's mindset on social media, Draymond Green's comments, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. …

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Metta World Peace: Broken Ribs and Reconciliation 1:01:36

4y ago1:01:36

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Metta World Peace joins Sam Amick and Joe Vardon to discuss Jerry Krause drafting him to the Bulls, breaking Michael Jordan's ribs, fighting Tony Kucuc, his journey with mental health, Kobe's passing, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Luke Walton On Phil Jackson, Paintball With Shaq, And Buddy Hield 1:03:09

4y ago1:03:09

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Sam Amick and Joe Vardon chat with Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton about his relationship with Phil Jackson, how he is surviving quarantine, paintball with Shaq and Kobe, Buddy Hield's status with the Kings and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Executive Producer Andy Thompson: Behind the Scenes of "The Last Dance" 1:01:07

4+ y ago1:01:07

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Andy Thompson, executive producer of "The Last Dance", brother of Mychal Thompson, uncle to Klay Thompson joins the show to discuss behind the scenes of the 98 Bulls documentary, his relationship with Michael Jordan, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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The Night Everything Changed, And How The NBA Moves Forward 49:33

4+ y ago49:33

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Sam Amick is joined by Shams Charania and Tony Jones to discuss the NBA shutting down on March 11 due to the coronavirus, behind the scenes with the Utah Jazz, Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert's relationship, the NBA's motivation to continue, how they will continue, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Best Things on the NBA Beat 50:44

4+ y ago50:44

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On today's episode Sam Amick and Joe Vardon discuss news and notes from the Trump call, HORSE, the best things about the NBA beat and a Tiger King story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Nets' Garrett Temple: Navigating Covid-19, Players Compensation Unknown, Tiger King 53:41

4+ y ago53:41

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Nets' Garret Temple drops by to talk about life without basketball living in New York City, the epicenter of the Coronavirus Pandemic. Also how the Players Association is confronting the complexities of bringing the season back, getting paid, and staying in shape. Also what he is doing during this time off, including a raving review of the Netflix …

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Living Through The Coronavirus with Jazz's Joe Ingles 59:34

4+ y ago59:34

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Sam Amick and Joe Vardon speak with Joe Ingles on what life is like, as an NBA player, living through The Coronavirus Pandemic. What is was like the night Rudy Gobert tested positive. Taking care of your family first, and choosing between your loved ones and your career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Pod Save America's Dan Pfeiffer on Coronavirus 55:34

4+ y ago55:34

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Sam and Joe welcome back resident Sixers fans Dan Pfeiffer, the co-host of 'Pod Save America,' former Senior Advisor to President Obama and author of "Un-Trumping America," to discuss the coronavirus outbreak and how the NBA fits, or perhaps doesn't fit, into this pandemic after the season was suspended. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…

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Corona V Effect, Steph's Flu, Lakers-Clippers, LeBron MVP?, Atkinson Fallout 43:20

4+ y ago43:20

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In the latest Tampering, Joe and Sam talk about the Corona Virus and how it may affect the NBA landscape, Steph coming down with the flu, or....Lakers vs Clippers thoughts, LeBron rising down the stretch and the fallout from Kenny Atkinson leaving the Nets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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LeBron vs Zion, The Next Face of the League, Sloan Conference and Diversity 36:30

4+ y ago36:30

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On the latest Tampering podcast Joe Vardon and Sam Amick discuss the building rivalry between LeBron James and Zion Williamson and who will be the next face of the league. Giannis, Luka or...? Also, opening up the Sloan MIT Conference to encourage more diversity and inclusion. Finally, an update on Team USA's roster. How will players coming back fr…

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Are the Clippers a Lock Anymore? Celtics & Tatum 31:02

4+ y ago31:02

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Sam and Joe status check the Clippers and Lakers. What's going on with the Clippers? Plus, the Celtics are heating up and Jayson Tatum is blossoming into a star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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The Failed Beilein Experiment, Vivek vs Vlade, Bucks Under the Radar 40:34

4+ y ago40:34

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Sam Amick and Joe Vardon put a bow on All Star Weekend. Examine the reasons and backdrop to why the Cavs' John Beilein experiment failed. Sam's story about Vivek Ranadive being upset with Vlade Divac over Luka Doncic. Highlight the Bucks' amazing season, asking why they are still under the radar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…

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Trade Deadline Post Mortem, Darren Declines, Rockets' Risk, Iguodala's Keen Move 45:31

4+ y ago45:31

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Andre Drummond's Feelings Players getting informed before trade Darren Collison stays retired? What it means. Rockets small ball How it plays out into playoffs Andre Iguodala Health / Loaf Management Steph / Klay returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Trade Deadline: Wolves, Wiggins and D-Lo + Around the NBA with Shams Charania 42:06

4+ y ago42:06

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Joe Vardon and Sam Amick take a look at some teams and players that might be moved in Thursday's Trade Deadline. Lakers and Kuzma. Wolves and Wiggins and Warriors' D'Angelo Russell with Jon Krawczynski, Pelicans and Cavs with Shams Charania and finally some other teams that might make a move. Pistons, Kings, Clippers, Raptors and more. Learn more a…

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Paying Tribute to Kobe Bryant 52:33

4+ y ago52:33

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Joe Vardon and Sam Amick are joined this week by The Athletic's Lakers beat writer Bill Oram to remember Kobe Bryant following the news of his tragic death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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All Star Ballots and Debatables, Sharing the Gambling Pie, Kyrie Irving Speaks (Again) 51:05

4+ y ago51:05

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In the latest episode of Tampering Sam Amick and Joe Vardon go through their All Star ballots now cast. Why there may be an issue with players and Load Management including Kawhi Leonard. Then Joe's big feature on Legalized Sports Betting and how the money will be shared between teams, players and states Finally, Kyrie Irving is back in the news wi…

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Radar Lakers, Inside the Nets, Trade BIG Board and Tales from the Road 59:04

4+ y ago59:04

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Sam Amick and Joe Vardon talk with Lakers reporter Bill Oram on the Lakers. Talk about Joe's Nets story, Sam's Trade BIG Board and some tales from the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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What is Happening with Kevin Love and The Kyle Kuzma Conundrum 41:51

4+ y ago41:51

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Sam and Joe recount two of the most intriguing incidents in the NBA this season. Topics: Kevin Love is frustrated How play with Cedi Osman was interpreted online False promises vs getting paidKevin's approachInjury sidelined Cavs planTrade Kyle Kuzma conundrumWhy it's complicated for KyleContext: Trainer criticizing LeBronLBJ likes veterans What ar…

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Kawhi's Clippers, Giannis' Bucks, LeBron's Lakers 55:30

4+ y ago55:30

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In the latest Tampering Joe Vardon and Sam Amick talk with Bucks reporter Eric Nehm. The crew goes through three of the best teams and their superstar leaders. Clippers, Bucks and Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Chris Paul the Snitch, Cavs Rip John Beilein, Andrew Wiggins 54:37

4+ y ago54:37

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Sam Amick, Joe Vardon and Jon Krawczynski on the controversial Delay of Game call in the game between the Wolves and Thunder, plus the Cavs losing trust in head coach John Beilein and finally Andrew Wiggins' career year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Tampering » Enigmatic Kyrie, LeBron and Coaches, Trolling David Blatt, MVP Race 1:07:37

4+ y ago1:07:37

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In this week's episode Sam and Joe dive into the questions surrounding the enigmatic Kyrie Irving, followed by a discussion on LeBron and his relationship with coaches including Frank Vogel. Finally a look at the MVP race, Giannis, LeBron and Harden and biggest surprises thus far this year including the Toronto Raptors. Learn more about your ad cho…

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Jimmy's Departure, Hakeem Olajuwon, Joel Embiid and Schedule Reform with Michael Lee 1:04:47

4+ y ago1:04:47

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Sam Amick and Joe Vardon talk with Michael Lee about his recent string of great stories including Jimmy Butler, Hakeem Olajuwon and Joel Embiid. Why Jimmy left Philly, looking at Joel Embiid through the eyes of Hakeem Olajuwon and NBA schedule reform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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On the Road with Gina Mizell, Kendra Andrews and Kelsey Russo 1:08:11

4+ y ago1:08:11

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Suns reporter Gina Mizell, Nuggets' Kendra Andrews and Cavs' Kelsey Russo stop in to talk about life on the road, covering new beats and unexpected success in Phoenix. Hosted by Sam Amick and Joe Vardon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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Yes Network's Ian Eagle 52:50

4+ y ago52:50

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Ian Eagle drops by to talk about the Nets chemistry and master plan, Kyrie Irving, the Knicks' dismal situation and his son Noah Eagle. Topics:Nets chemistry, no big parade to make announcementNets Org getting their act together Atkinson, Marks have been true to their planWhat's Kyrie like?Knicks situation. What can change?Dolan and Zero Transparen…

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Suspensions and the Anti-Drug Policy, Load Management, Lakers and Transitioning back to Media with John Hollinger 49:05

4+ y ago49:05

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Sam Amick and Joe Vardon talk to The Athletic's John Hollinger on the recent string of drug violations in the NBA and if load management is part of the problem. Then, the offensive explosion across the league and how defenses have not been able to adjust. Plus, LeBron and the Lakers and John's transition back to the Media after his time as VP of Ba…

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Golden State Mess, Giannis' Future, Morey, Rockets, Harden and Russ 1:09:49

4+ y ago1:09:49

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Sam and Joe talk with Warriors reporter Anthony Slater about the situation in Golden State and whether the Dubs will be able to recover from a bad start. Then how Giannis Antetokounmpo will handle his future in Milawaukee. And finally Darly Morey speaks, about basketball, and how the Rockets great Harden-Westbrook experiment may pan out.Topics:Gold…

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Lakers x Clippers Battle for LA, East Contenders, Trade Bait and Kevin Love, China with Shams Charania 1:09:03

5y ago1:09:03

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Sam Amick and Joe Vardon welcome Shams Charania to talk about the Lakers and Clippers as they battle for LA, East contenders, tradable players, Andrew Wiggins and Kevin Love and what went down in China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Athletic

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When LeBron told Joe Vardon about the beginning of the end in Cleveland 30:34

5y ago30:34

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The Athletic's co-founder, Adam Hansmann talks with Joe Vardon about his story detailing the end of the LeBron-Kyrie Cavs. Read here: https://theathletic.com/660104/2018/11/19/lebron-james-cavaliers-trading-of-kyrie-irving-was-beginning-of-the-end-of-everything/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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5 Minutes That Changed Clippers History 37:46

5y ago37:46

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Joe Vardon talks to Jovan Buha about the Clippers pursuit of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Then Jay Kings stops by to talk about his story on Marcus Smart's grit and playing with the pains from his past. Jovan's story: https://theathletic.com/1086977/2019/07/23/inside-story-los-angeles-la-clippers-pursuit-of-kawhi-leonard-paul-george/ Jay's story:…

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The night Jason Quick flipped the script and honored his friend 23:02

5y ago23:02

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Joe Vardon, host of Tampering, talks with the Athletic's Trail Blazers reporter Jason Quick about his story 'A hero, some hope and deep heartache: Why Game 3 was about more than basketball for three men.' https://theathletic.com/984417/2019/05/19/a-hero-some-hope-and-deep-heartache-why-game-3-was-about-more-than-basketball-for-three-men/ Learn more…

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NBA Finals Recap 40:40

6y ago40:40

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On this week's NBA A to Z podcast, USA TODAY Sports Insiders Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt reflect on the Finals and what the latest Warriors title means, discuss the draft and all the fireworks that might come with it and dissect LeBron James' free agency options from every angle.

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NBA Finals Game 1 recap - JR Smith's historical brain cramp 33:44

6y ago33:44

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On this week's NBA A to Z pod, we unpack the wild Game 1 of the Finals and what it means for the Warriors and Cavs going forward with USA TODAY Sports' Sam Amick, Michael Singer and A.J. Neuharth-Keusch. Will LeBron James ever forgive JR. Smith for his late-game blunder? Was this the Cavs' last, best at challenging the Warriors? So many questions, …

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Inside the Conference Finals and a look at the 2018 draft 1:00:09

6y ago1:00:09

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On this week’s NBA A to Z podcast, Insiders Jeff Zillgitt and Sam Amick discuss the Western finals between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets and Eastern Conference final between the Cleveland Celtics and Boston Celtics. Both series are going at least six games. Also, USA TODAY Sports’ NBA editor Mike Singer joins the pod to discuss the …

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Conference Finals Breakdown 54:04

6y ago54:04

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On this week’s NBA A to Z podcast, Insiders Jeff Zillgitt and Sam Amick discuss the Eastern Conference finals between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers and Western Conference finals between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets. With a break between Games 2 and 3 in both series, Jeff and Sam dig deep and break down what’s transpire…

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Inside the NBA video room 43:24

6y ago43:24

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On this week’s NBA A to Z podcast, Insiders Jeff Zillgitt and Sam Amick talk with Mo Dakhil, a former video coordinator for the Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio Spurs. Mo goes behind the scenes inside the video room and describes the role and life of a video coordinator during the regular season and playoffs. What do coaches want from the video…

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Learning how NBA teams roster moves work with Larry Coon, The Sports Business Classroom 38:09

6y ago38:09

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On this week's NBA A to Z podcast, Insider Sam Amick talks with Larry Coon, the league's preeminent expert on the collective bargaining agreement, a longtime NBA writer and the founder of The Sports Business Classroom event that takes place every July at Las Vegas Summer League. Sam and Larry discuss the story behind his famous CBA FAQ, the behind-…

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Ian Thomsen, basketball writer 42:39

6+ y ago42:39

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On this week’s NBA A to Z podcast, Insiders Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt talk to veteran basketball writer Ian Thomsen whose new book ‘The Soul of Basketball: The Epic Showdown Between LeBron, Kobe, Doc, and Dirk That Saved the NBA’ was just released. The book focuses on the 2010-11 season and how it revealed the NBA’s identity and its impact on the…

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NBA First Round Playoff Breakdown 42:11

6+ y ago42:11

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On this week's NBA A to Z podcast, Insiders Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt break down the early part of the playoffs, from the mysterious Kawhi Leonard situation in San Antonio and what that might mean to the Cavs' struggles, Boston's battle against Milwaukee to the rest of the East and West matchups around the Association.…

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C.J. McCollum, Portland Trail Blazers 38:55

6+ y ago38:55

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On this week's edition of the NBA A to Z podcast, Insiders Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt talk with Portland Trail Blazers star and new podcast host, C.J. McCollum. The 26-year-old whose team is on the verge of the playoffs, and who graduated with a journalism degree from Lehigh University, launched a new show, "Pull Up with C.J. McCollum," to discuss…

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Breaking down the playoff races; Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic 38:05

6+ y ago38:05

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On this week's edition of the NBA A to Z podcast, Insider Sam Amick discusses the Wild West playoff race with Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. They discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves' attempt to end their league-long playoff drought, the San Antonio Spurs' hopes of continuing their two-decade-long playoff streak, and the many other subplots of this…

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