NBA A to Z with Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt

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Can the Warriors or Kristaps Porzingis be stopped? Nov 24, 2015

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The Golden State Warriors keep piling up wins and the NBA A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt weigh in with Kevin Spain on how good they are and how impressive Luke Walton has been as interim coach. They also look at how good Kristaps Porzingis looks for the New York Knicks so far and how Ryan Anderson has gotten hot for the New Orleans Pelicans. Everyone is doing the Dirk now - Dirk Nowitzki's influence on the tall shooter. The ageless wonders of Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh are leading the Miami Heat to good things so far. The guys give their airball and swish. Oh, and there's an interlude about going to a Grateful Dead concert (after all, we're talking about a Walton).

Why the Houston Rockets fired coach Kevin McHale Nov 18, 2015

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USA TODAY Sports NBA reporter Sam Amick joins Kevin Spain to discuss why the Houston Rockets fired coach Kevin McHale 11 games into the season. The team was in the Western Conference finals last season, gave McHale a contract extension, and will have to eat a large sum of money. Amick spoke to Rockets general manager Daryl Morey about the move and speculates on what might happen moving forward.

J.J. Redick on Clippers and his new tattoo Nov 18, 2015

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Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick joins USA TODAY Sports' Sam Amick by phone to talk about the team and the rivalry with the Golden State Warriors. They also discuss Redick's appreciation for good sports writing and his new tattoo.

Coaches on the hot seat already Nov 13, 2015

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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.

Kevin Durant's free agency period is on? Nov 10, 2015

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As the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Washington Wizards, it sparks the beginning of the Kevin Durant free agency period that will go through next summer. NBA A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt break it down with Kevin Spain from USA TODAY Sports. They discuss the Golden State Warriors tremendous start and how the week showcased DeAndre Jordan's first trip to Dallas since the free agent fiasco and LaMarcus Aldridge's return to Portland. Jeff and Sam break down what DLeague expansion will mean and address the question, could Kawhi Leonard be an MVP candidate? Both guys cheat on their airball and swish picks.

Early season overreactions Nov 03, 2015

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The NBA season is just getting started and yet, we know everything that's going to happen -- or, the early season overreactions. Stephen Curry will breeze to MVP, the Rockets and James Harden aren't good, the Pistons and Andre Drummond are great. Oh, and Kobe Bryant says he has sucked. NBA A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt, who is out and about, tell you what's right and not with Kevin Spain from USA TODAY Sports. Zillgitt catches up with Chris Bosh after a recent practice and the guys give their swish or airballs. Zillgitt, the resident NBA foodie, tells you where he's been eating.

Craig Sager interview; Warriors play at San Quentin Oct 28, 2015

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USA TODAY Sports Sam Amick and Kevin Spain discuss the death of Flip Saunders and how that will affect the Minnesota Timberwolves this season. Amick sits down with TNT's Craig Sager, who is coming back for the second time after being treated for cancer. The guys talk about Amick's coverage of the Golden State Warriors staff playing a basketball game at San Quentin prison.

NBA players and racial profiling Oct 22, 2015

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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.

Who you should pick for your fantasy basketball team Oct 16, 2015

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Josh Lloyd from RedRockBasketball.com joins USA TODAY Sports' Kevin Spain to cut through the noise and give you advice on who you should take in your fantasy basketball draft. They discuss who's underrated, overrated, rookies, guys on new teams and who should be your top pick at each position.

Lamar Odom clings to life in Nevada hospital Oct 15, 2015

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NBA reporter Sam Amick talks with USA TODAY Sports Martin Rogers, who is in Las Vegas covering the sad saga of Lamar Odom, who is fighting for his life after passing out in a Nevada brothel recently.

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