NBA A to Z with Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt

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We’ve got the NBA covered from A to Z with this inside look at the Association from veteran journalists Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt. Great guests and gab for the hoophead in you. 

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NBA A to Z with Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt episodes:

06.15.2018
NBA Finals Recap
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...
06.02.2018
NBA Finals Game 1 recap - JR Smith's historical brain cramp
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...
05.23.2018
Inside the Conference Finals and a look at the 2018 draft
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...
05.17.2018
Conference Finals Breakdown
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...
05.09.2018
Inside the NBA video room
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...
05.01.2018
Learning how NBA teams roster moves work with Larry Coon, The Sports Business Classroom
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...
04.18.2018
NBA First Round Playoff Breakdown
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,...
04.11.2018
C.J. McCollum, Portland Trail Blazers
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,...
04.03.2018
Breaking down the playoff races; Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic
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...
03.27.2018
Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz; Top stories from around the NBA
On this week's NBA A to Z podcast, Insider Sam Amick talks with Utah Jazz stars Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert about their surprise season and their respective candidacies for the Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the...
03.20.2018
NBA writer Sam Smith
On this week’s NBA A to Z podcast, USA TODAY Sports Insider Jeff Zillgitt talks with veteran NBA writer Sam Smith, who covered Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls, about Sam’s new book titled Hard Labor: The Battle That Birthed the Billion-Dollar...
03.13.2018
Alvin Gentry, head coach Pelicans; Rajon Rondo Pelicans PG; Luke Walton, Lakers head coach
On this week's NBA A to Z podcast, Insider Sam Amick shares observations from his trip to LA over the weekend to cover LeBron James' one-and-only visit to Laker Land this season. He caught up with Lakers coach Luke Walton during...
03.06.2018
The NBA A to Z Playoff Breakdown
On this week's NBA A to Z podcast, Insiders Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt break down the wild playoff races in the East and the West and discuss all the possible ramifications of these final five weeks.
02.28.2018
NBA on NCAA with Jalen Rose and Michele Roberts
On this week's NBA A to Z pod, Sam Amick shares his Sloan Conference conversations in Boston with Michele Roberts (National Basketball Players Association executive director) and Jalen Rose (ESPN analyst, former NBA players). From the NCAA controversy to the...
02.26.2018
Around the NBA with JZ and Mike Singer
On this edition of the NBA A to Z podcast, USA TODAY basketball insiders Jeff Zillgitt and Mike Singer take a look back at All-Star Weekend, address the workplace turmoil inside the Dallas Mavericks organization and look ahead to the...
02.14.2018
All Star Weekend News and Notes!
On this week's edition of the NBA A to Z podcast, Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt are joined by fellow USA TODAY Sports colleagues Michael Singer and AJ Neuharth-Keusch to talk about their forthcoming trip to Los Angeles for All-Star...
02.09.2018
Trade Deadline Fireworks, Lakers beat writer Bill Oram, Paul George interview
On this week's edition of the NBA A to Z podcast, Insiders Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt break down the trade deal that sent Isaiah Thomas from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Los Angeles Lakers. The guys talk about what...
01.31.2018
Blake Griffin Trade, John Wall's knee, and a discussion with NBA officials about the rising tension with players
On this week's edition of the NBA A to Z podcast, Insiders Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt debate what the Blake Griffin trade means for the Los Angeles Clippers and the Detroit Pistons and discuss the fallout of John Wall's...
01.23.2018
Jason Kidd firing, All Star reserves, the trade deadline, plus an interview with Tom Thibodeau.
On this week's NBA A to Z podcast, USA TODAY Sports reporters Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss the firing of Milwaukee Bucks coach Jason Kidd, the All-Star reserves and how they see them, and the Feb. 8 trade deadline...
01.15.2018
Lou Williams, L.A. Clippers; Gary Payton NBA Hall of Famer
On this week's NBA A to Z podcast, USA TODAY Sports' Sam Amick talks with Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams about his career year that's coming in Season No. 13, the possibility that he might be traded by next...
01.10.2018
Kara Lawson, Former WNBA player and Current Washington Wizards TV Analyst
Jeff and Sam sit down with Kara Lawson, the color commentator for the Washington Wizards. They talk about her career in the WNBA and at the University of Tennessee, the play of the Wizards, and what's going on around the...
12.20.2017
Kobe's Retirement, New Arenas, and the Christmas Day Games
On this week's NBA A to Z podcast, Insiders Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss the retirement of Kobe Bryant's Los Angeles Lakers jerseys and how the Lakers wish they could concentrate on the future instead of having to celebrate...
12.12.2017
Kareem Abdul Jabbar, NBA Hall of Famer
On this week's NBA A to Z podcast, Insiders Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt talk to the great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about everything from basketball to social issues to his new book, "Becoming Kareem," and his work with the Coaches v....
12.06.2017
Jamal Crawford, Minnesota Timberwolves
On this week's edition of the NBA A to Z podcast, Insider Sam Amick talks with three-time Sixth Man of the Year Jamal Crawford of the Minnesota Timberwolves on the eve of his reunion game against the LA Clippers. Crawford...
11.28.2017
Who are the biggest threats to the Golden State Warriors?
On this week's NBA A to Z, USA TODAY Sports' Insiders Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt break down the would-be threats to the Golden State Warriors' throne. Can the Houston Rockets, with Chris Paul back in the fold, pose a...
11.21.2017
Isaiah Thomas, Cleveland Cavaliers; Carmelo Anthony, OKC Thunder
On this week's NBA A to Z podcast, Insider Sam Amick talks with the Cleveland Cavaliers' Isaiah Thomas about his comeback, the trade that brought his time in Boston to a stunning end and the docu-series that he recently launched...
11.14.2017
Hall of Famer Bernard King on his new book
Jeff and Sam break down the Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, the three best teams in the NBA so far and much more. Then Jeff sits down with NBA Hall of Fame legend Bernard King to discuss his...
11.07.2017
Power Rankings; Chris Paul and G League president Malcolm Turner interview
On this week's NBA A to Z, insiders Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt are joined by our power rankings guru, AJ Neuharth-Keusch, to break down the wild start to this season and why teams are ranked so high -- and...
11.01.2017
NBA early season struggles around the league, plus the inside scoop on the Bucks and Lakers
On this week's NBA A to Z, Insiders Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt break down the early season struggles of the Cavs and Warriors, Sam talks all things Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo with Milwaukee Journal Sentinel beat writer Matt Velazquez,...
10.25.2017
Week 1 of the NBA Season, The Rookie Update, and Jeff Stotts from instreetclothes.com
On this week’s NBA A to Z podcast, USA TODAY’s Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss the start of the NBA season, including Golden State’s uneven start, Cleveland’s rotation issues and a deep rookie class led by Ben Simmons and...
10.18.2017
Gordon Hayward's injury, Houston's victory, and opening night
On this week's NBA A to Z podcast, USA TODAY's Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt talk season-openers between Boston-Cleveland, Houston-Golden State and Gordon Hayward's horrific injury to his left ankle and leg. Plus, Sam and Jeff share details of life...
10.10.2017
Steph Curry on the Warriors trip to China
On today's pod, Sam checks in after returning from covering the NBA pre-season action in China and breaks down all your hoops news with Jeff. Then we listen in to an interview Sam did with Steph Curry while in the...
10.03.2017
NBA Season at a glance; Jason Lloyd, The Athletic
On this week’s NBA A to Z podcast, Sam and Jeff talk national anthem and potential issues for the NBA, Russell Westbrook’s long-term deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Dwyane Wade’s decision to join his good friend LeBron James on...
09.26.2017
NBA A to Z is Back! Paul George, Oklahoma City Thunder
On this week's NBA A to Z podcast, Sam sits down with the Oklahoma City Thunder's Paul George to talk about his Pacers past, the Thunder present and his free agency future. Jeff and Sam preview this coming season after...
07.06.2017
NBA Free Agency Breakdown
On this week's NBA A to Z podcast, Insiders Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt break down the free agency period that was highlighted by Gordon Hayward's exit from Utah to Boston, the blockbuster trades of Chris Paul, Jimmy Butler and...
06.29.2017
Lawrence Frank, LA Clippers Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations
On this special edition NBA A to Z podcast, USA TODAY Sports Insider Sam Amick breaks down the Chris Paul trade with Clippers executive vice president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank. How did the trade with the Houston Rockets go...
06.29.2017
Mike D'Antoni, Houston Rockets Head Coach
On this week's NBA A to Z podcast, Insider Sam Amick talks with Houston Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni about the Chris Paul trade that shook the NBA. The former Clippers star will be joining forces with the Rockets' James Harden...
06.22.2017
Jamal Crawford, LA Clippers guard; NBA Draft discussion
On this week's NBA A to Z pod, USA TODAY Sports' Sam Amick talks with Clippers guard and three-time Sixth Man of the Year Jamal Crawford about the draft (he's close friends with prospective No. 1 pick Markelle Fultz), free...
05.30.2017
NBA Finals Preview; Brandon Payne, Steph Curry trainer
On this week's NBA A to Z podcast, USA TODAY Sports' Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt break down the three-match in the Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Sam talks to the longtime trainer for...
05.26.2017
Enes Kanter, Oklahoma City Thunder; Dan Bailey, 'Father John Misty' drummer and NBA Fan
On this week's NBA A to Z podcast, we help pass the pre-Finals time with two very different interviews. NBA Insider Sam Amick talks to Oklahoma City Thunder forward Enes Kanter about his harrowing reality right now. The 25-year-old from...
05.16.2017
Jalen Rose on undercutting players
On this week's NBA A to Z pod, USA TODAY Sports' Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt break down the East and West Conference Finals, discuss what the Wizards do going forward after falling to Boston, and debate the controversial play...
05.10.2017
Is this the best LeBron James has ever played?
On this week's NBA A to Z pod, reporters Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt take a break from their playoff travels to break down the postseason to this point. Is this this the best LeBron James has ever played? Can...
05.02.2017
NBA Playoffs Round 2 Update; Ron Adams, Golden State Warriors
On this week's NBA A to Z podcast, Insiders Sam Amick and Jeff ZIllgitt break down the second round of the playoffs. Sam also talks to Golden State Warriors assistant coach Ron Adams, whose team will have to chase another...
04.25.2017
David Stern, former NBA Comissioner; Playoff Update with Sam and Jeff
On this week's NBA A to Z podcast, Insiders Sam Amick and Jeff Zilgitt talk playoffs with former NBA Commissioner David Stern. He weighs in on the early postseason action, discusses why he doesn't miss the league office after spending...
04.18.2017
Take that for data ... NBA playoffs off to good start
On this week's show, NBA Insiders Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt break down the early stages of the playoffs with TNT analyst and two-time champion Brent Barry. From the Cavaliers' defensive struggles to Memphis coach David Fizdale's "Take that for...
04.14.2017
"Western Conference playoff podcast"
On this special playoff edition of the NBA A to Z podcast, Sam Amick has in-depth conversations with Clippers coach and president of basketball operations Doc Rivers, Houston Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni and Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian...
04.11.2017
Oscar Robertson says he loves watching Russell Westbrook play
On this week's NBA A to Z pod, USA TODAY Sports reporters Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss their looming votes on regular season awards. Sam chats with the great Oscar Robertson about Russell Westbrook's historic season and how the...
04.04.2017
Billy Donovan, Oklahoma City Thunder coach; MVP Debate Pod
On this week's edition of the NBA A to Z podcast, Sam talks to Oklahoma City Thunder coach Billy Donovan about Russell Westbrook's special season and the question of how he sizes up against the Houston Rockets' James Harden in...
03.28.2017
Draymond Green discusses NBA defensive player of the year
In this week's A to Z, Sam sits down with the Warriors' Draymond Green to debate the Defensive Player of the Year award and discuss his well-known prowess on that end of the floor. How would he judge players if...
03.21.2017
A Deep Dive into the NBA Playoff Picture
On this week's episode of A to Z, Sam and Jeff dive deep on the playoff races in the East and the West as the regular season nears an end. Which teams have the toughest schedules? What are the MVP...

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NBA A to Z with Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt episodes:

NBA Finals Recap

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

Inside the Conference Finals and a look at the 2018 draft

Conference Finals Breakdown

Inside the NBA video room

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

NBA First Round Playoff Breakdown

C.J. McCollum, Portland Trail Blazers

Breaking down the playoff races; Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic

Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz; Top stories from around the NBA

NBA writer Sam Smith

Alvin Gentry, head coach Pelicans; Rajon Rondo Pelicans PG; Luke Walton, Lakers head coach

The NBA A to Z Playoff Breakdown

NBA on NCAA with Jalen Rose and Michele Roberts

Around the NBA with JZ and Mike Singer

All Star Weekend News and Notes!

Trade Deadline Fireworks, Lakers beat writer Bill Oram, Paul George interview

Blake Griffin Trade, John Wall's knee, and a discussion with NBA officials about the rising tension with players

Jason Kidd firing, All Star reserves, the trade deadline, plus an interview with Tom Thibodeau.

Lou Williams, L.A. Clippers; Gary Payton NBA Hall of Famer

Kara Lawson, Former WNBA player and Current Washington Wizards TV Analyst

Kobe's Retirement, New Arenas, and the Christmas Day Games

Kareem Abdul Jabbar, NBA Hall of Famer

Jamal Crawford, Minnesota Timberwolves

Who are the biggest threats to the Golden State Warriors?

Isaiah Thomas, Cleveland Cavaliers; Carmelo Anthony, OKC Thunder

Hall of Famer Bernard King on his new book

Power Rankings; Chris Paul and G League president Malcolm Turner interview

NBA early season struggles around the league, plus the inside scoop on the Bucks and Lakers

Week 1 of the NBA Season, The Rookie Update, and Jeff Stotts from instreetclothes.com

Gordon Hayward's injury, Houston's victory, and opening night

Steph Curry on the Warriors trip to China

NBA Season at a glance; Jason Lloyd, The Athletic

NBA A to Z is Back! Paul George, Oklahoma City Thunder

NBA Free Agency Breakdown

Lawrence Frank, LA Clippers Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations

Mike D'Antoni, Houston Rockets Head Coach

Jamal Crawford, LA Clippers guard; NBA Draft discussion

NBA Finals Preview; Brandon Payne, Steph Curry trainer

Enes Kanter, Oklahoma City Thunder; Dan Bailey, 'Father John Misty' drummer and NBA Fan

Jalen Rose on undercutting players

Is this the best LeBron James has ever played?

NBA Playoffs Round 2 Update; Ron Adams, Golden State Warriors

David Stern, former NBA Comissioner; Playoff Update with Sam and Jeff

Take that for data ... NBA playoffs off to good start

"Western Conference playoff podcast"

Oscar Robertson says he loves watching Russell Westbrook play

Billy Donovan, Oklahoma City Thunder coach; MVP Debate Pod

Draymond Green discusses NBA defensive player of the year

A Deep Dive into the NBA Playoff Picture