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1 hour
Aug 8, 2016
Westbrook "The Devoted" / The Guys talk Russel Westbrook and what it means for the Thunder moving forward, what it
Westbrook "The Devoted" / The Guys talk Russel Westbrook and what it means for the Thunder moving forward, what it means for the NBA as a whole, Jordan's comments, and Westbrooks Legacy over Durant's. They also discuss why Carmelo gets killed for staying with the Knicks & Westbrook gets praised for staying with the Thunder.We look back on the season with the Player Awards, MVP, Best Defender, Best Comeback Player, and Coach you'd like to play for. Last, we ask which teams are the most improved this offseason... is it the Warriors, Celtics, Grizzlies, Timberwolves, Magic, Houston, or the Jazz? Justin, Kevin and Tim DriveandDishpodcast.com (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
44 minutes
Jul 27, 2016
Ep. 25: Russell Westbrook's Future and the 'Miami Vice' 10-Year Anniversary With Bill Simmons / HBO and The Ringer's Bill
Ep. 25: Russell Westbrook's Future and the 'Miami Vice' 10-Year Anniversary With Bill Simmons / HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons and Ringer executive editor Chris Ryan drop a special double-feature edition of the 'Ringer NBA Show' to discuss Russell Westbrook's options in Oklahoma City, potential trade suitors, and the best basketball fit moving forward. Then Bill and Chris pay homage to Michael Mann's 'Miami Vice' by reviewing the film's impact 10 years after its release. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23 minutes
Jul 11, 2016
What's next for Russell Wesbrook and the Thunder without Kevin Durant? / Now that Kevin Durant has left Oklahoma City
What's next for Russell Wesbrook and the Thunder without Kevin Durant? / Now that Kevin Durant has left Oklahoma City and joined the Golden State Warriors, where does that leave his former running mate Russell Westbrook? USA TODAY Sports Sam Amick breaks it all down with Anthony Slater, Thunder beat reporter for the Oklahoman. They discuss how Westbrook's role with the team might change and how Westbrook has told kids at a camp that he plans to be back next season. They discuss if the Thunder might decide to make a trade or if they're with him long term.
38 minutes
Jul 5, 2016
Ep. 20: Kevin Durant to the Warriors and Team USA / On this week's episode, Juliet Litman and Chris Ryan
Ep. 20: Kevin Durant to the Warriors and Team USA / On this week's episode, Juliet Litman and Chris Ryan discuss Kevin Durant's move to the Warriors and how players may be feeling about the change. Later, they discuss why Steph Curry and Draymond Green are like Hamilton and Burr, and what it all means for the Thunder. Finally, the two give their predictions for next season's Eastern Conference playoffs and talk Team USA. - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
Jul 5, 2016
Former Head Coach Vinny Del Negro and The Vertical's Front Office Insider Bobby Marks / Chris is joined by former
Former Head Coach Vinny Del Negro and The Vertical's Front Office Insider Bobby Marks / Chris is joined by former NBA head coach and player Vinny Del Negro to talk about the madness that is NBA free agency and why Kevin Durant decided to leave Oklahoma to join the Warriors. Also, the Vertical's front office insider Bobby Marks joins the podcast this week to discuss the next steps for the Thunder since losing Durant and what the challenges will be for Golden State after next season. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
24 minutes
Jul 4, 2016
Why Kevin Durant is going to the Warriors / How did the Golden State Warriors land Kevin Durant in free
Why Kevin Durant is going to the Warriors / How did the Golden State Warriors land Kevin Durant in free agency? Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY NBA reporters walk you through the behind the scenes and discuss the meetings that were had that led to his decision. They also discuss what backlash Durant might experience for leaving the Thunder, comparing it to what LeBron James went through when he left Cleveland to join the Miami Heat. They then talk about how the Warriors with Durant will play. They also discuss how things will be different for the Oklahoma City Thunder this season and how they will have some decisions to make for the future as well.
54 minutes
Jun 28, 2016
What will Kevin Durant do and other free agency talk / The Kevin Durant sweepstakes is on. Where will this
What will Kevin Durant do and other free agency talk / The Kevin Durant sweepstakes is on. Where will this summer's top free agent going to sign? The NBA A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt take a deep dive into what the Oklahoma City Thunder star’s options are and when he might do. A team that could lose some players is the Toronto Raptors. What will they do? The guys discuss players like DeMar DeRozan and Bismarck Biyombo and what they might do. The discussion turns to some restricted free agents like Andre Drummond and Bradley Beal. What will Mike Conley do? He has been a perfect fit in Memphis, he helped create the style of play and the culture there with the Grizzlies, but does he like what he is seeing in terms of the future? Will Charlotte keep Nic Batum, a sneaky good player they picked up in a trade with Portland before last season. They get around to Miami to talk about Dwyane Wade and the businessman Hassan Whiteside. They break down how the Derrick Rose trade could help the New York Knicks in free agency. The chat about J.R. Smith and the fact that he is now, in fact, wearing a shirt.
1 hour
Jun 24, 2016
#17 - 2016 NBA Draft Reaction / BBALLBREAKDOWN draft expert Jeff Feyerer joins Morten Jensen and Bryan Toporek to recap
#17 - 2016 NBA Draft Reaction / BBALLBREAKDOWN draft expert Jeff Feyerer joins Morten Jensen and Bryan Toporek to recap the 2016 NBA draft. They discuss the Jimmy Butler trade rumors, the Oklahoma City Thunder-Orlando Magic megadeal and weigh in on the best and worst picks of the night.
51 minutes
Jun 2, 2016
#11 - 2016 NBA Finals Preview / Sarah and Bryan bid farewell to the Oklahoma City Thunder before diving deep
#11 - 2016 NBA Finals Preview / Sarah and Bryan bid farewell to the Oklahoma City Thunder before diving deep into a preview of the NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. They also share their "Crushes" from the conference finals.
57 minutes
Jun 1, 2016
Fastbreak Breakfast S2 Ep. 32 "Clean Slate" / S2 Ep. 32 "Clean Slate" After the scintillating drama of the Western
Fastbreak Breakfast S2 Ep. 32 "Clean Slate" / S2 Ep. 32 "Clean Slate" After the scintillating drama of the Western Conference Finals, Keith, Jon, and Chuck can only hope the Finals can maintain the excitement. They give their thoughts on the Cavs, Warriors, and Thunder, as well as look at the Rockets and Grizzlies new coaching hires.Ep. 71 (S2 Ep. 32)
56 minutes
Jun 1, 2016
Former NBA player Brian Scalabrine previews the NBA Finals / Former NBA player and current NBA analyst with The Vertical
Former NBA player Brian Scalabrine previews the NBA Finals / Former NBA player and current NBA analyst with The Vertical Brian Scalabrine joins The Vertical this week to discuss game 7 of the Western Conference Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder. Scal also talks with Mannix to preview the upcoming NBA Finals. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
48 minutes
May 25, 2016
Fastbreak Breakfast S2 Ep. 31 "The New Death Lineup" / S2 Ep. 31 "The New Death Lineup" Chuck finds himself
Fastbreak Breakfast S2 Ep. 31 "The New Death Lineup" / S2 Ep. 31 "The New Death Lineup" Chuck finds himself gleefully enjoying the Cavs stumbling and Jon discovers he has many people he needs to apologize to. Meanwhile Keith can't get over the Thunder and how they are eviscerating two of the best regular season teams in NBA history.Episode 70 (S2 Ep. 31)
47 minutes
May 24, 2016
Sacramento Kings Head Coach Dave Joerger and Tim Kawakami / New Sacramento Kings head coach Dave Joerger joins The Vertical
Sacramento Kings Head Coach Dave Joerger and Tim Kawakami / New Sacramento Kings head coach Dave Joerger joins The Vertical this week to discuss the decision to become Kings coach and if he had any doubts before accepting the position. Chris is also joined by San Jose Mercury News columnist Tim Kawakami to talk about the Western Conference Finals and how the Warriors can get back to looking like the best team in the NBA. It's all here and more on The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. Here are some key moments: - - Tim Kawakami - - 4:07: What happened to the Warriors in the blowout Game 3 loss? - - 7:40: The Thunder’s success playing big against the Warriors. - - 10:29: The difference between this 2-1 deficit for the Warriors compared to last year against the Grizzlies and Cavaliers. - - 14:57: How the Thunder’s deep playoff run impacts Kevin Durant’s pending free agency. - - 19:34: Warriors owner Joe Lacob’s comments about being the best organization in the league. - - 26:03: The importance of Game 4 for Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. - - Dave Joerger - - 29:18: On his excitement about joining the Kings. - - 30:35: The accelerated timeline of his move from the Grizzlies to the Kings. - - 31:28: His awareness about the dysfunction in Sacramento last season. - - 35:00: DeMarcus Cousins’ future with the Kings. - - 37:44: His exit from the Grizzlies. - - 40:47: Will he bring the same offensive philosophy to the Kings? - - 43:06: His interest in re-signing Rajon Rondo. - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
1 hour
May 22, 2016
#9 - Post-Draft Lottery, Who Should Go No. 1? / Morten, Sarah and Bryan break down what the 76ers should
#9 - Post-Draft Lottery, Who Should Go No. 1? / Morten, Sarah and Bryan break down what the 76ers should do with the No. 1 overall pick, discuss the latest in the Warriors-Thunder and Cavaliers-Raptors conference finals, and weigh in on the Knicks hiring Jeff Hornacek and the Magic hiring Frank Vogel.
1 hour
May 19, 2016
Draft Lotto and Conference Finals Playoffs / Kevin and Tim talk the recent draft lottery and what that means for
Draft Lotto and Conference Finals Playoffs / Kevin and Tim talk the recent draft lottery and what that means for the bottom teams. We discuss the Raptors Cavs series and the Thunder Warriors series. Also, Random NBA player of the weekwww.Facebook.com/DriveAndDishPodcastLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
58 minutes
May 16, 2016
OKCee you in Golden State! / Tim Justin, and Kevin Talk about the NBA playoffs, some news around the NBA Draft lottery, Preview
OKCee you in Golden State! / Tim Justin, and Kevin Talk about the NBA playoffs, some news around the NBA Draft lottery, Preview the Thunder and Warriors Matchup and how the thunder will have a chance to make some noise! DriveandDishpodcast.com (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
May 15, 2016
#8 - A Western Conference Finals Preview and a Spurs Eulogy / Sarah, Morten and Bryan eulogize the Spurs, preview
#8 - A Western Conference Finals Preview and a Spurs Eulogy / Sarah, Morten and Bryan eulogize the Spurs, preview the Western Conference Finals matchup between the Warriors and the Thunder, and break down some of the latest coaching moves across the Association.
39 minutes
May 15, 2016
Stopping the champs: a West Finals preview with OKC's Billy Donovan / As his team moves on to the Western
Stopping the champs: a West Finals preview with OKC's Billy Donovan / As his team moves on to the Western Conference finals, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Billy Donovan has matched wits with veteran coaches Rick Carlisle in Dallas and Gregg Popovich in San Antonio, and won. He talks about going up against those guys and the adjustments his team made with USA TODAY’s Sam Amick. They also look ahead to the conference finals series against the defending champion Golden State Warriors and what he thinks about his guys, led by Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, as that series gets started. Amick and USA TODAY’s Kevin Spain set up the series with the Warriors and how Golden State will adjust and counter what the Thunder might throw at them.
1 hour
May 12, 2016
Fastbreak Breakfast S2 Ep. 29 "Between Christ and Prince" / S2 Ep. 29 "Between Christ and Prince" The Thunder officially
Fastbreak Breakfast S2 Ep. 29 "Between Christ and Prince" / S2 Ep. 29 "Between Christ and Prince" The Thunder officially have stormed into the forefront of the minds of the Jon and Keith, and Chuck has a new theory on how they might be succeeding that deals with Trump and zombies. Episode 68 (S2 Ep. 29)
52 minutes
May 11, 2016
#7 (Part 1) - Bidding Farewell to the Hawks and the Blazers / In Part 1 of a two-part episode,
#7 (Part 1) - Bidding Farewell to the Hawks and the Blazers / In Part 1 of a two-part episode, Morten and Bryan discuss Stephen Curry's Game 4 heroics and touch upon whether the Trail Blazers are a free-agent destination, break down keys to Spurs-Thunder moving forward and weigh in on how the Hawks should navigate the offseason.
20 minutes
May 11, 2016
Grant Hill on why Steph Curry is so good and the NBA playoffs / Former NBA player and TNT personality
Grant Hill on why Steph Curry is so good and the NBA playoffs / 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.
35 minutes
May 10, 2016
Ep. 4: 'The Ringer NBA Show' With Bill Simmons and Joe House / HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons grabs
Ep. 4: 'The Ringer NBA Show' With Bill Simmons and Joe House / HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons grabs Joe House to discuss Curry's historic return against the Blazers, Thompson's two-way dominance (11:00), KD's alpha dog status (18:00), Kanter as the Spurs' kryptonite (25:00), and predictions for Thunder-Spurs tonight (31:00). - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour
May 6, 2016
#6 - Can the Hawks Come Back Against Cleveland? / After beginning with an epic Spurs-Thunder Game 2 rant, Sarah
#6 - Can the Hawks Come Back Against Cleveland? / After beginning with an epic Spurs-Thunder Game 2 rant, Sarah and Bryan discuss whether the Hawks are dead in the water against Cleveland, detail big storylines to watch in the Heat-Raptors series and weigh in on the Pacers letting head coach Frank Vogel go.
1 hour
May 2, 2016
The OKC Thunder Dur(C)ant Win Against the San Antonio Spurs / Justin, Tim and Kevin Talk about Round two
The OKC Thunder Dur(C)ant Win Against the San Antonio Spurs / Justin, Tim and Kevin Talk about Round two of the NBA playoffs (Thunder/Spurs, Cavs/Hawks, Warriors/Trailblazers), Luke Walton going to Coach the Lakers... and the new found respect for Austin Rivers... Along with Hot Takes from Reddit, and Mailbag. DriveandDishPodcast.com (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1½ hours
May 1, 2016
#4 - Western Conference Semifinals Preview / Morten, Sarah and Bryan discuss whether the Trail Blazers can upset the Warriors,
#4 - Western Conference Semifinals Preview / Morten, Sarah and Bryan discuss whether the Trail Blazers can upset the Warriors, suggest a path ahead for the Clippers, break down the Spurs-Thunder series and weigh in on Tom Thibodeau's fit in Minnesota and Luke Walton's fit with the Lakers.
18 minutes
Apr 28, 2016
Billy Donovan joins to talk about his rookie year / Not many coaches have made the leap from college to
Billy Donovan joins to talk about his rookie year / Not many coaches have made the leap from college to the NBA and been successful right off the bat. Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY NBA reporter, sat down with one of those guys, Billy Donovan of the Oklahoma City Thunder. The two discuss the move Donovan made, what he's learned on the job and his relationship with Thunder stars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook.
57 minutes
Apr 26, 2016
Injuries hitting key players in playoffs: talking Warriors/Clippers crises / Injuries are starting to again be the story of the
Injuries hitting key players in playoffs: talking Warriors/Clippers crises / Injuries are starting to again be the story of the NBA playoffs. Chris Paul, Stephen Curry, Blake Griffin … key players missing time. What has this done to the playoffs? NBA A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt talk about that with USA TODAY’s Kevin Spain. They break down the Clippers now without Paul, discussing how well he has played this season, especially down the stretch without Griffin. They look at the Warriors and how it changes their attack without Curry and how this team has adjusted before without him. They take a turn away from injury talk to discuss Mark Cuban’s comments that Russell Westbrook isn’t a superstar and that Kevin Durant is the only one on the OKC Thunder squad. Then, they discuss how the Cavaliers, who had key injuries in the playoffs last season, are healthy this time around and what it means for them down the line. A quick look at how LeBron James could put his name in the history books yet again if the Cavs do go to the Finals. They close with where Jeff has been eating on the road, and get Sam to weigh in on his dining as well.
35 minutes
Apr 9, 2016
Breaking down NBA post season awards, Part 1 / As the NBA season winds down, the A to Z guys
Breaking down NBA post season awards, Part 1 / As the NBA season winds down, the A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt take a look at postseason awards, starting with Sixth Man of the Year and Rookie of the Year. Sam is joined by Enes Kanter of the Oklahoma City Thunder for his take on being a candidate for Sixth Man. Later, Karl-Anthony Towns discusses how little he cares about individual awards.
51 minutes
Apr 6, 2016
Episode #16 - What do you believe in edition - CBS Sports Zach Harper / 1:30 - What
Episode #16 - What do you believe in edition - CBS Sports Zach Harper / 1:30 - What do you believe in? - - 5:00 - Is defense analytics more important? - - 10:00 - Dinosaurs - - 12:00 - Brilliant coaching - - 20:00 - OKC Thunder issues - Billy Donovan or roster make-up - - 25:00 - Love of high volume shooters and Ricky Davis - - 31:00 - Value of Mid rane - - 34:00 - LeBron mindset - - 38:00 - Kobe, MJ, Duncan and LeBron how they are similar - - 42:00 - Andrew Wiggins - - 44:00 - how good is Gordon Hayward - - - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Apr 3, 2016
#1 - Can Anyone Stop the Warriors? / First-ever episode of The NBA Podcast, presented by BBALLBREAKDOWN. Topics include the
#1 - Can Anyone Stop the Warriors? / First-ever episode of The NBA Podcast, presented by BBALLBREAKDOWN. Topics include the dominance of the Golden State Warriors, the complicated state of the Oklahoma City Thunder, the scandal involving the Los Angeles Lakers and the introduction of the Depressed Fan Scale.Hosts: Bryan Toporek, Sarah Cilea, & Morten Stig Jensen
38 minutes
Mar 29, 2016
Oklahoma City Thunder Coach Billy Donovan / Thunder head coach Billy Donovan joins the Vertical this week to discuss his
Oklahoma City Thunder Coach Billy Donovan / Thunder head coach Billy Donovan joins the Vertical this week to discuss his rise through the college ranks, his current job with OKC, and what it's like to coach two of the brightest stars in the NBA in Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. It's all here and more on the Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix. - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
45 minutes
Mar 25, 2016
Breaking Down Kevin Durant's Best Options in 2016 NBA Free Agency / Kevin Durant is a free agent this summer.
Breaking Down Kevin Durant's Best Options in 2016 NBA Free Agency / Kevin Durant is a free agent this summer. Did you know that? It's OK if you didn't. It's not like anyone is talking about it or anything. - Except everyone is talking about it. Every week there's another rumor. Before every marquee matchup there's another rumor. Rumors, rumors, rumors. - Should Durant re-sign with the Oklahom City Thunder? Are any of the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards viable threats to whisk him off his feet? Can the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs be considered favorites to land him if he leaves Oklahoma City? Should Golden State or San Antonio even want to sign him? And, finally, where should Durant ultimately take his talents? - Keep it right here with the Hardwood Knocks crew as they tackle these question head on. As always, thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher or BlogTalkRadio. Give us a rating or comment on your preferred podcast catcher. - You can follow me (@AndrewDBailey), Dan (@danfavale), Adam (@fromal09) and the show (@HardwoodKnocks). - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
41 minutes
Mar 9, 2016
Thunder have no boom... / The Gang is FINALLY BACK!!!! They Talk Joe Johnson going to the heat, how the
Thunder have no boom... / The Gang is FINALLY BACK!!!! They Talk Joe Johnson going to the heat, how the Lakers beat the Warriors, and Why the Thunder and the Spurs can't seem to beat the top teams... Along with some Hot Takes From Reddit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
51 minutes
Mar 4, 2016
Kevin Durant talks Thunder, free agency; Talking Warriors-OKC-Cavs-LeBron and more / Kevin Durant talks to NBA A to Z guy
Kevin Durant talks Thunder, free agency; Talking Warriors-OKC-Cavs-LeBron and more / Kevin Durant talks to NBA A to Z guy Sam Amick to discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder’s recent struggles, not only on the floor but off. And, of course, Durant discusses his forthcoming free agency that will be the top story when July rolls around. As Durant made clear, the unprecedented nature of the league’s salary cap situation this summer means the possibilities are seemingly endless. Amick, Jeff Zillgitt and Kevin Spain break down the continuing dominance of the Golden State Warriors. They talk about how a little internal bickering, which seems to come from the outspoken Draymond Green, might be a good thing. They also break down the declining play of the Cleveland Cavaliers. They also chat about some of the teams battling for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference (what's happening with the Chicago Bulls?).
35 minutes
Feb 15, 2016
Goodbye Canada as we look ahead to second half / Now that the NBA All-Star weekend is over, NBA A
Goodbye Canada as we look ahead to second half / Now that the NBA All-Star weekend is over, NBA A to Z guy Jeff Zillgitt breaks down the best of the festivities -- which seemed to be all about Kobe Bryant and the great Slam Dunk contest -- with USA TODAY's Kevin Spain. They then look ahead to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers as they prepare for the second half sprint. We hear from Gregg Popovich on how great of a defender Kawhi Leonard has become. The guys look ahead to the Spurs, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Clippers second half chances. Because of concern from their Toronto uber driver, stand-up comedian Tim Rabnett, the guys also project the finish for the Raptors. Jeff teases one move that could be made at the trade deadline.
43 minutes
Feb 9, 2016
Former NBA Head Coach Scott Brooks joins The Vertical Podcast / On this week's episode of The Vertical Podcast with
Former NBA Head Coach Scott Brooks joins The Vertical Podcast / On this week's episode of The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix, Mannix catches up with former Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks. Brooks discusses his nomadic NBA career as a player, the pain of being traded--and being traded mid-game, no less--his experiences in Oklahoma City, his relationship with Kevin Durant and the disappointment he felt being let go so close to seeing the team develop into an NBA champion. - Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
45 minutes
Jan 19, 2016
Where do Warriors, Cavaliers go now? / Does the Cleveland Cavaliers blowout loss to the Golden State Warriors mean they're
Where do Warriors, Cavaliers go now? / Does the Cleveland Cavaliers blowout loss to the Golden State Warriors mean they're in trouble come playoff time? Does it mean the Warriors are unstoppable? The NBA A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt break it down with USA TODAY Sports' Kevin Spain. Zillgitt covered the game and talks about what was going on at the arena. The guys explore the topic of the pregame trash talk, and did it have an effect? They also discuss the big game looming with the Warriors against the San Antonio Spurs and discuss how Kevin Durant says the media hates the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jeff and Sam give their airball or swish.
48 minutes
Dec 21, 2015
A pulse on the Thunder with Shawn Woods / We talk: with Shawn Woods (@Shawn_Woods15) on an early season report
A pulse on the Thunder with Shawn Woods / We talk: with Shawn Woods (@Shawn_Woods15) on an early season report of OKC. The latest Durant rumors, and whether the Thunder can beat the Warriors in the playoffs. We also answer your Mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
39 minutes
Dec 14, 2015
Warriors streak ends, Celtics, Thunder on a roll / The Golden State Warriors long winning streak ends, but there is
Warriors streak ends, Celtics, Thunder on a roll / The Golden State Warriors long winning streak ends, but there is still plenty to talk about regarding this team. NBA A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss the streak and what's next for the Warriors with Kevin Spain of USA TODAY Sports. The guys also talk about the great game the Warriors had against Boston and what the Celtics can be moving forward. They also talk about the Oklahoma City Thunder, now the team with the longest streak in the league and how well they're playing. Sam and Jeff give their airball and swish.
1 hour
Nov 30, 2015
Kobe Bryant makes it official and what's up with Jahlil Okafor? / Kobe Bryant made official what we've known for
Kobe Bryant makes it official and what's up with Jahlil Okafor? / Kobe Bryant made official what we've known for a while that this will be his final season in the NBA. The A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt discuss what Bryant means to the game and how this year's poor play shouldn't affect his legacy. The guys also talk about Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jahlil Okafor, who has been in the news lately for the wrong reasons and answer the question, "Should the team be worried longterm about their young star?" Amick has a sit down interview with Oklahoma City Thunder coach Billy Donovan, who talks about why, after all this time, he decided to go to the NBA. The guys give their airball and swish.
57 minutes
Nov 10, 2015
Kevin Durant's free agency period is on? / As the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Washington Wizards, it sparks
Kevin Durant's free agency period is on? / 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.
27 minutes
Oct 17, 2015
23 - Oklahoma City Thunder 2015-16 Season Preview / 23 - Oklahoma City Thunder 2015-16 Season Preview - -
23 - Oklahoma City Thunder 2015-16 Season Preview / 23 - Oklahoma City Thunder 2015-16 Season Preview - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1½ hours
Sep 29, 2015
Northwest Division Preview / Tim Tompkins (@RadioTimNBA), Kevin, and Justin: Break down the NW division. We talk the Nuggets, Thunder,
Northwest Division Preview / Tim Tompkins (@RadioTimNBA), Kevin, and Justin: Break down the NW division. We talk the Nuggets, Thunder, Jazz, Timberwolves and Trail Blazers. As well as Random NBA Player of the Week, and mailbag!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 minutes
Sep 23, 2015
Kevin Durant will be at camp, what does this do for OKC? / Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti
Kevin Durant will be at camp, what does this do for OKC? / Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti announced that superstar Kevin Durant will be ready when the team opens training camp on Sept. 28. USA TODAY Sports NBA A to Z guys Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgitt break down what this means for the Thunder and beyond.