Sam Amick and Joe Vardon discuss the NBA in Disney World plan with Kieth Smith. Kieth worked for Disney for 20 years and has insight you can get nowhere else. Listen as they discuss where the NBA players will stay, what that will look like, and how the play will be executed. 

Tampering: An NBA Podcast

Kieth Smith: Inside the NBA's Disney Plan

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Sam Amick is joined by Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today to discuss the Jeff's fight with cancer, news around the league, and the return of the NBA in Walt Disney World. 

Jeff Zillgitt on the NBA Schedule and the Re-Start of the NBA

On today's show Sam Amick is joined by Dr. Angela Rasmussen, Virologist at Columbia University. They discuss the NBA's plan for return to play, the viability of the bubble, is this the best the NBA can do?, is the testing sufficient in the bubble?, and more on COVID-19 from an expert in the field.

The Viability of the NBA Bubble with Dr. Angela Rasmussen, Virologist at Columbia University

Sam Amick is joined by Ethan Strauss to discuss the NBA players meeting, the NBA's return, The Victory Machine, Kevin Durant, and more.

Ethan Strauss on the NBA's Return, The Victory Machine, and Covering the NBA

Marcus Thompson joins Sam Amick and Joe Vardon to discuss the condition of the United States, racism, how the NBA and its players are speaking up, and some personal stories from Sam, Joe and Marcus. 

Marcus Thompson On The Condition Of Our Country

Sam Amick and Joe Vardon discuss the NBA's potential return in Disney World. What went into that decision? What are the hurdles? Why not Vegas? and more

Inside the NBA and Disney World Partnership

Sam Amick and Joe Vardon talk with NBA Champion BJ Armstrong about playing with Michael Jordan, the Last Dance, the NBA starting up again, modern basketball, and more.

BJ Armstrong: Playing with Michael Jordan And The Modern Game

Sam Amick talks with David Aldridge about covering Michael Jordan, The Last Dance, and what made MJ special. 

David Aldridge: Covering Michael Jordan and The Last Dance

On today's episode Sam Amick and Joe Vardon have a conversation with Rich Kleiman of Thirty Five Ventures. They discuss a new documentary Basketball Country:In the Water. The documentary will air on Showtime on May 15th. They also discuss Kevin Durant's mindset on social media, Draymond Green's comments, and more. 

Rich Kleiman: PG County, KD's mindset, And Draymond's Comments

Metta World Peace joins Sam Amick and Joe Vardon to discuss Jerry Krause drafting him to the Bulls, breaking Michael Jordan's ribs, fighting Tony Kucuc, his journey with mental health, Kobe's passing, and more.  

Metta World Peace: Broken Ribs and Reconciliation

Sam Amick and Joe Vardon chat with Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton about his relationship with Phil Jackson, how he is surviving quarantine, paintball with Shaq and Kobe, Buddy Hield's status with the Kings and much more. 

Luke Walton On Phil Jackson, Paintball With Shaq, And Buddy Hield

Andy Thompson, executive producer of "The Last Dance", brother of Mychal Thompson, uncle to Klay Thompson joins the show to discuss behind the scenes of the 98 Bulls documentary, his relationship with Michael Jordan, and more. 

Executive Producer Andy Thompson: Behind the Scenes of "The Last Dance"

Sam Amick is joined by Shams Charania and Tony Jones to discuss the NBA shutting down on March 11 due to the coronavirus, behind the scenes with the Utah Jazz, Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert's relationship, the NBA's motivation to continue, how they will continue, and more. 

The Night Everything Changed, And How The NBA Moves Forward

On today's episode Sam Amick and Joe Vardon discuss news and notes from the Trump call, HORSE, the best things about the NBA beat and a Tiger King story.

The Best Things on the NBA Beat

Aggregate it! Go behind the scenes with NBA insiders Sam Amick and Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Peak behind the curtains and step into the World of GMs, Player Agents and the figures that make the game on the court far more complex than seen on TV.