As the NBA Finals approach the A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss Klay Thompson's concussion, Kyrie Irving's injury and how the two coaches match up against each other with USA TODAY Sports' Kevin Spain. Zillgitt has a one-on-one discussion with Cavaliers coach David Blatt about how he grew this season and what it's like coaching a guy like LeBron James. Spain and Zillgitt talk to Des Moines' Register columnist Randy Peterson, who has covered Fred Hoiberg for several years about why he wanted to make the jump to coaching in the NBA.
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34 minutes
Aug 19, 2015
8 - Cleveland Cavaliers 2015-16 Season Preview, with Fear the Sword's Justin Rowan / 8 - Cleveland Cavaliers 2015-16 Season
8 - Cleveland Cavaliers 2015-16 Season Preview, with Fear the Sword's Justin Rowan / 8 - Cleveland Cavaliers 2015-16 Season Preview, with Fear the Sword's Justin Rowan - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
32 minutes
Aug 12, 2015
5 - Is Tristan Thompson Worth this Headache for the Cleveland Cavaliers? / 5 - Is Tristan Thompson Worth this
5 - Is Tristan Thompson Worth this Headache for the Cleveland Cavaliers? / 5 - Is Tristan Thompson Worth this Headache for the Cleveland Cavaliers? - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
54 minutes
Aug 5, 2015
LeBron James going to Team USA camp and players, owners shouldn't opt out / USA TODAY Sports NBA editor Kevin
LeBron James going to Team USA camp and players, owners shouldn't opt out / USA TODAY Sports NBA editor Kevin Spain talks to reporter Jeff Zillgitt about what it means that LeBron James says he'll work out with Team USA at the minicap in mid-August. The guys also discuss how James' teammates Tristan Thompson and J.R. Smith haven't signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers and why. Zillgitt breaks down why the NBA owners and players have no reason to opt out of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement when they can after this upcoming season.
1 hour
Jul 28, 2015
Bucks will get new arena; Cavaliers load up in offseason / The Milwaukee Bucks will stay in Wisconsin after the
Bucks will get new arena; Cavaliers load up in offseason / The Milwaukee Bucks will stay in Wisconsin after the state passed a bill approving a new arena. USA TODAY Sports NBA reporter Jeff Zillgitt and NBA editor Kevin Spain discuss what that means for the city, the team and the league. They also talk about the offseason moves made by the Cleveland Cavaliers, who appear to be even better than last season. Zillgitt has a conversation with Doug McDermott of the Chicago Bulls and the guys talk about what rookies could make the biggest impact this season.
35 minutes
Jun 17, 2015
Finals wrapup and look ahead to next season / Quick look back at the NBA Finals with Kevin Spain of
Finals wrapup and look ahead to next season / Quick look back at the NBA Finals with Kevin Spain of USA TODAY Sports and the NBA A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt. The guys discuss the MVP voting and ask could the Cavaliers and Warriors meet in the Finals again next season. They also take an early peek at what teams might be making some moves to try to improve and what new coach might make the biggest impact on his team.
26 minutes
Jun 12, 2015
Golden State takes back control of NBA Finals / Kevin Spain of USA TODAY Sports discusses with NBA reporter Sam
Golden State takes back control of NBA Finals / Kevin Spain of USA TODAY Sports discusses with NBA reporter Sam Amick how the Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr made a key adjustment in the NBA Finals, starting a smaller lineup that turned the tide against the Cleveland Cavaliers and go into Game 5 with momentum. They also discuss how we haven't yet seen the best of Stephen Curry and how this year's Finals are winning big in the ratings game.
22 minutes
Jun 8, 2015
Cavaliers flipping the script on NBA Finals / USA TODAY Sports Kevin Spain talks to NBA reporter Jeff Zillgitt, while
Cavaliers flipping the script on NBA Finals / USA TODAY Sports Kevin Spain talks to NBA reporter Jeff Zillgitt, while he's in the Denver Airport on his way from Oakland to Cleveland, about the amazing defensive performance by the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The guys discuss LeBron James' effort and how the Cavaliers shut down the NBA MVP Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors.
16 minutes
Jun 6, 2015
Kyrie Irving's injury / The NBA A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss the devastating fractured kneecap
Kyrie Irving's injury / The NBA A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss the devastating fractured kneecap injury suffered by Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving with USA TODAY Sports' Kevin Spain. They break down how this affects the Cavs and how it changes things for NBA Finals opponent Golden State Warriors and what commissioner Adam Silver had to say about the injury.
46 minutes
May 28, 2015
Tom Thibodeau is fired; first looks at NBA Finals / In a move that wasn't a surprise, but should be,
Tom Thibodeau is fired; first looks at NBA Finals / In a move that wasn't a surprise, but should be, the Chicago Bulls fired coach Tom Thibodeau after he won 65 percent of his games. The NBA A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss that with USA TODAY Sports' Kevin Spain. The guys also take a first look at the NBA Finals matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. They talk about what to expect from LeBron James and Stephen Curry and how this is the matchup everyone wanted to see.
39 minutes
Apr 28, 2015
Kevin Love injury update and who goes to OKC? / The NBA A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff
Kevin Love injury update and who goes to OKC? / The NBA A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss what the Kevin Love injury will mean to the Cleveland Cavaliers and to Love's future with USA TODAY Sports' Kevin Spain. The guys also talk about some surprises in the playoffs, who are the Oklahoma City Thunder looking for in a coach and what is the market for Rajon Rondo?
53 minutes
Mar 25, 2015
The Cavaliers are rolling; Steve Nash retires / The NBA A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss
The Cavaliers are rolling; Steve Nash retires / The NBA A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers being the team we thought they would be with USA TODAY Sports' Kevin Spain. LeBron James has a couple comments on how he feels and when he knew the team was locked in. The guys also discuss what the return of Dwight Howard to the Houston Rockets means for MVP candidate James Harden. Amick talks to Mike D'Antoni about the retirement of Steve Nash. Amick and Spain talk about how voting has gone for power rankings and MVP for the USA TODAY Sports panel this season with Adi Joseph, who has put those together all season.