Podcasts about usa today's sam amick

On the latest episode of "Posting Up," host Tim Bontemps discusses the Western Conference playoffs, Paul George's free agency and the uncertain future of the Portland Trail Blazers with USA Today's Sam Amick.

Episode 105 of “The Kings Insider” podcast on NBC Sports California featuring your host and Sacramento Kings Insider James Ham and former Kings star, Doug Christie is here for your listening pleasure! In the first segment of the podcast, national NBA writer Sam Amick of USA Today joins the program to help set the stage for the upcoming trade deadline. Topics include Blake Griffin, George Hill and the Kings' chances of making a deal between now and the Feb. 8 deadline. In the second segment of the podcast, Doug Christie hops on after a long two weeks on the road with the team.

On this episode of "Posting Up," USA Today's Sam Amick stops by to talk about the Sacramento Kings, Philadelphia 76ers, Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves, as well as Amick's story with Jimmy Butler this week about how he left Chicago.

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 on the road.

On this episode of "Posting Up," host Tim Bontemps is grilled by USA Today's Sam Amick about The Washington Post's Top 100 NBA players list. Then they discuss the Timberwolves, Celtics, Cavaliers and Rookie of the Year contenders.

On this episode of "Posting Up," USA Today's Sam Amick stops by to talk about Kevin Durant's Twitter drama, what's next for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kyrie Irving's new home in Boston, LeBron James' MVP chances and LaMarcus Aldridge and the Spurs.

2:15 Slam Dunk Injury 3:50 Childhood, Developing Love of Sports 5:00 Becoming a Reporter 8:17 Advice for Young Reporters 12:19 Lakers $500K Tampering Fine 14:50 LeBron's Future

The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by USA Today's Sam Amick to discuss Kevin Durant's injury (01:00), the possible playoff matchups (08:30), MVP chants for Isaiah Thomas at Golden State (16:00), the universal love for Dirk Nowitzki (23:30), and the complicated MVP race (34:30).

The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by USA Today's Sam Amick to discuss LeBron putting haters on blast (5:00), LeBron's business relationship with the Cavs (11:00), the Cavs' free-agent workout (15:00), Charles Barkley's status as a beloved figure (21:00), the biggest threat in the East (27:00), and the immigration executive order's impact on the NBA (33:00).

Episode 69 of “The Kings Insider” podcast on CSNCalifornia.com featuring your host and Sacramento Kings Insider James Ham is here for your listening pleasure! In the first segment of the podcast, USA Today's Sam Amick joins the show. Topics include the Warriors ground breaking ceremony, Rudy Gay's move to Rock Nation and the approaching NBA trade deadline. Aaron Bruski of Hoop-ball.com joins the talk-back portion of the program to debate the latest Kings trends, including the rough homestand, Matt Barnes' spot in the rotation and the impending eight game road trip.

On this episode of "Posting Up," USA Today's Sam Amick discusses DeMarcus Cousins, the Utah Jazz, Golden State Warriors, Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder and Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers.

Not only is Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin a great basketball player, but he is also a stand up comedian. USA TODAY's Sam Amick sat down with Griffin to talk about his comedy and the Clippers, who are off to a great start. Jeff Zillgitt then caught up with DeMar DeRozan of the Toronto Raptors, who is one of the leading scorers in the league and has his team near the top of the Eastern Conference.

The Ringer's Chris Vernon is joined by USA Today's Sam Amick to discuss Marc Gasol's Conor McGregor dance (6:00), the Clippers' "strength in numbers" model (12:00), Klay Thompson's numbers returning to normal (16:00), the D.C. catastrophe (20:00), the impact of a Boogie trade on Kings fans (28:00), and Phil Jackson's "posse" comment (37:00).

USA Today's Sam Amick talks about Javale McGee's role and Andrew Bogut's comments about leaving the Warriors; Marcus and Tim also talk about Steve Kerr taking a leading role in the post-election conversation.

A preview of the Kings and Lakers with Ramona Shelburne plus we caught up with USA Today's Sam Amick on our radio show and he talks Kings and Lakers too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the surprise teams early on in the NBA season is the Los Angeles Lakers. USA TODAY's Sam Amick caught up with first-year coach Luke Walton about the good start and the outlook. Walton talks about how the team has belief that they can compete, something they haven't done in a few seasons. One of the reasons, they discuss, is how he relates to a young group of players. They talk about the energy at Staples Center as Lakers fans are excited for this team.

Cold Omaha co-founder Tom Schreier joins the program to wax nostalgic on Kevin Garnett, discuss all things Thibs, and then some... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley joins USA TODAY's Sam Amick at a recent workout to talk about being the highest paid player in the NBA. They also talk about how strong the Western Conference has become and the changes in the Grizzlies for this season. Sam then chats with Brad Allen, executive chair of Next VR, a company that will be working with the NBA to show games in virtual reality this season.

Now that the Olympics are over, where do guys who have been successful in international play but not in the NBA go from here? USA TODAY's Sam Amick, who covered the games, discusses what's next for DeMarcus Cousins of the Sacramento Kings and Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks with USA TODAY's Kevin Spain. They talk about how USA Basketball performed in the run up to the gold medal. They also discuss how Kevin Durant got some quality time with new teammates Klay Thompson and Draymond Green.

On this episode, host Tim Bontemps and USA Today's Sam Amick record a very late night podcast after they both covered one of the great games in NBA history -- the Golden State Warriors' 108-101 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City.

Former NBA player and TNT personality Grant Hill and USA TODAY's Sam Amick have a phone conversation to talk about the top current stories in the NBA. They discuss Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry being the unanimous choice for league most valuable player. They talk about what makes Curry such a great player and his reputation for being a good guy off the court. They discuss the playoffs and the outstanding series between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder.

Vince Ellis chats with USA TODAY's Sam Amick about the Sacramento Kings, the Detroit Pistons and the rest of the NBA. Subscribe to "Preachin' Pistons" in iTunes!

On this episode of Posting Up, host Tim Bontemps goes around the league with USA Today's Sam Amick. The two discuss Kevin Durant's free agency and the Thunder as contenders, Blake Griffin and the Clippers, the Lakers, the Hawks, Suns and more.

Alvin Gentry discusses what has gone right and wrong with the New Orleans Pelicans this season and his outlook for the second half with USA TODAY's Sam Amick. He talks about what kind of player he has in Anthony Davis. They also discuss Gentry’s old team, the Golden State Warriors and the injury to coach Steve Kerr and the job that Luke Walton has done. Amick, Jeff Zillgitt and Kevin Spain discuss the outstanding play of Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, aka DrayMagic, and how it compares to one of the NBA's all-time greats Magic Johnson. The guys talk about how, even though the Warriors have the league's best record that the San Antonio Spurs, led by darkhorse MVP candidate Kawhi Leonard, are right on their heels. They also discuss the Miami Heat and how close they are to being a great team. Amick and Zillgitt give their airball and swish.

The drama in Sacramento is only one of several teams who might have coaches on the hot seat. USA TODAY's Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt break that down with NBA Editor Kevin Spain. Are George Karl, Byron Scott and Lionel Hollins in trouble? Who else might have a seat getting warm? The guys also talk about being at the Kevin Durant returns to Washington game and the DeAndre Jordan game. They give their airball and swish.

USA TODAY's Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss the unfortunate Thabo Sefolosha and John Henson situations and how NBA players can face real racism. They talk about some interesting preseason performances and look ahead to the start of the season. They hit on the topic of Jim Buss and the Los Angeles Lakers, coming off a story Amick did for USA TODAY. They talk about where Zillgitt will be eating during opening week.