Tampering: An NBA Podcast

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July 15, 2020 22:43 - 1 minute

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

June 29, 2020 20:38 - 40 minutes

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

June 23, 2020 11:47 - 47 minutes

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

June 15, 2020 21:16 - 1 hour

Sam Amick is joined by Ethan Strauss to discuss the NBA players meeting, the NBA's return, The Victory Machine, Kevin Durant, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kieth Smith: Inside the NBA's Disney Plan

June 09, 2020 00:14 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

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.

Keith Smith: Inside the NBA's Disney Plan

June 09, 2020 00:14 - 42 minutes

Sam Amick and Joe Vardon discuss the NBA in Disney World plan with Keith Smith. Keith 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marcus Thompson On The Condition Of Our Country

June 01, 2020 23:37 - 48 minutes

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inside the NBA and Disney World Partnership

May 26, 2020 19:55 - 40 minutes

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BJ Armstrong: Playing with Michael Jordan And The Modern Game

May 20, 2020 10:00 - 43 minutes

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Aldridge: Covering Michael Jordan and The Last Dance

May 18, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes

Sam Amick talks with David Aldridge about covering Michael Jordan, The Last Dance, and what made MJ special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

May 11, 2020 22:42 - 56 minutes

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metta World Peace: Broken Ribs and Reconciliation

May 04, 2020 22:04 - 1 hour

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

April 27, 2020 21:45 - 1 hour

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

April 20, 2020 20:18 - 1 hour

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Night Everything Changed, And How The NBA Moves Forward

April 13, 2020 11:52 - 49 minutes

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Best Things on the NBA Beat

April 06, 2020 22:17 - 50 minutes

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nets' Garrett Temple: Navigating Covid-19, Players Compensation Unknown, Tiger King

March 31, 2020 15:45 - 53 minutes

Nets' Garret Temple drops by to talk about life without basketball living in New York City, the epicenter of the Coronavirus Pandemic. Also how the Players Association is confronting the complexities of bringing the season back, getting paid, and staying in shape. Also what he is doing during this time off, including a raving review of the Netflix Doc Tiger King. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Living Through The Coronavirus with Jazz's Joe Ingles

March 24, 2020 21:28 - 59 minutes

Sam Amick and Joe Vardon speak with Joe Ingles on what life is like, as an NBA player, living through The Coronavirus Pandemic. What is was like the night Rudy Gobert tested positive. Taking care of your family first, and choosing between your loved ones and your career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pod Save America's Dan Pfeiffer on Coronavirus

March 16, 2020 20:04 - 55 minutes

Sam and Joe welcome back resident Sixers fans Dan Pfeiffer, the co-host of 'Pod Save America,' former Senior Advisor to President Obama and author of "Un-Trumping America," to discuss the coronavirus outbreak and how the NBA fits, or perhaps doesn't fit, into this pandemic after the season was suspended. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corona V Effect, Steph's Flu, Lakers-Clippers, LeBron MVP?, Atkinson Fallout

March 09, 2020 21:46 - 43 minutes

In the latest Tampering, Joe and Sam talk about the Corona Virus and how it may affect the NBA landscape, Steph coming down with the flu, or....Lakers vs Clippers thoughts, LeBron rising down the stretch and the fallout from Kenny Atkinson leaving the Nets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LeBron vs Zion, The Next Face of the League, Sloan Conference and Diversity

March 02, 2020 19:28 - 36 minutes

On the latest Tampering podcast Joe Vardon and Sam Amick discuss the building rivalry between LeBron James and Zion Williamson and who will be the next face of the league. Giannis, Luka or...? Also, opening up the Sloan MIT Conference to encourage more diversity and inclusion. Finally, an update on Team USA's roster. How will players coming back from injury effect the roster? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Clippers a Lock Anymore? Celtics & Tatum

February 24, 2020 05:23 - 31 minutes

Sam and Joe status check the Clippers and Lakers. What's going on with the Clippers? Plus, the Celtics are heating up and Jayson Tatum is blossoming into a star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Failed Beilein Experiment, Vivek vs Vlade, Bucks Under the Radar

February 17, 2020 23:00 - 40 minutes

Sam Amick and Joe Vardon put a bow on All Star Weekend. Examine the reasons and backdrop to why the Cavs' John Beilein experiment failed. Sam's story about Vivek Ranadive being upset with Vlade Divac over Luka Doncic. Highlight the Bucks' amazing season, asking why they are still under the radar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trade Deadline Post Mortem, Darren Declines, Rockets' Risk, Iguodala's Keen Move

February 10, 2020 12:15 - 45 minutes

Andre Drummond's Feelings Players getting informed before trade Darren Collison stays retired? What it means. Rockets small ball How it plays out into playoffs Andre Iguodala Health / Loaf Management Steph / Klay returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trade Deadline: Wolves, Wiggins and D-Lo + Around the NBA with Shams Charania

February 04, 2020 02:20 - 42 minutes

Joe Vardon and Sam Amick take a look at some teams and players that might be moved in Thursday's Trade Deadline. Lakers and Kuzma. Wolves and Wiggins and Warriors' D'Angelo Russell with Jon Krawczynski, Pelicans and Cavs with Shams Charania and finally some other teams that might make a move. Pistons, Kings, Clippers, Raptors and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paying Tribute to Kobe Bryant

January 28, 2020 05:34 - 52 minutes

Joe Vardon and Sam Amick are joined this week by The Athletic's Lakers beat writer Bill Oram to remember Kobe Bryant following the news of his tragic death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All Star Ballots and Debatables, Sharing the Gambling Pie, Kyrie Irving Speaks (Again)

January 21, 2020 17:49 - 51 minutes

In the latest episode of Tampering Sam Amick and Joe Vardon go through their All Star ballots now cast. Why there may be an issue with players and Load Management including Kawhi Leonard. Then Joe's big feature on Legalized Sports Betting and how the money will be shared between teams, players and states Finally, Kyrie Irving is back in the news with more questionable comments calling out his teammates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Radar Lakers, Inside the Nets, Trade BIG Board and Tails from the Road

January 13, 2020 06:56 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MB

Sam Amick and Joe Vardon talk with Lakers reporter Bill Oram on the Lakers. Talk about Joe's Nets story, Sam's Trade BIG Board and some tales from the road.

Radar Lakers, Inside the Nets, Trade BIG Board and Tales from the Road

January 13, 2020 06:56 - 59 minutes

Sam Amick and Joe Vardon talk with Lakers reporter Bill Oram on the Lakers. Talk about Joe's Nets story, Sam's Trade BIG Board and some tales from the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is Happening with Kevin Love and The Kyle Kuzma Conundrum

January 06, 2020 06:02 - 41 minutes

Sam and Joe recount two of the most intriguing incidents in the NBA this season. Topics: Kevin Love is frustrated How play with Cedi Osman was interpreted online False promises vs getting paid Kevin's approach Injury sidelined Cavs plan Trade Kyle Kuzma conundrum Why it's complicated for Kyle Context: Trainer criticizing LeBron LBJ likes veterans What are the Lakers looking for? Kuzma sowed his fate by proxy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kawhi's Clippers, Giannis' Bucks, LeBron's Lakers

December 17, 2019 00:34 - 55 minutes

In the latest Tampering Joe Vardon and Sam Amick talk with Bucks reporter Eric Nehm. The crew goes through three of the best teams and their superstar leaders. Clippers, Bucks and Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Paul the Snitch, Cavs Rip John Beilein, Andrew Wiggins

December 10, 2019 00:18 - 54 minutes

Sam Amick, Joe Vardon and Jon Krawczynski on the controversial Delay of Game call in the game between the Wolves and Thunder, plus the Cavs losing trust in head coach John Beilein and finally Andrew Wiggins' career year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tampering » Enigmatic Kyrie, LeBron and Coaches, Trolling David Blatt, MVP Race

December 02, 2019 22:27 - 1 hour

In this week's episode Sam and Joe dive into the questions surrounding the enigmatic Kyrie Irving, followed by a discussion on LeBron and his relationship with coaches including Frank Vogel. Finally a look at the MVP race, Giannis, LeBron and Harden and biggest surprises thus far this year including the Toronto Raptors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy's Departure, Hakeem Olajuwon, Joel Embiid and Schedule Reform with Michael Lee

November 26, 2019 06:45 - 1 hour

Sam Amick and Joe Vardon talk with Michael Lee about his recent string of great stories including Jimmy Butler, Hakeem Olajuwon and Joel Embiid. Why Jimmy left Philly, looking at Joel Embiid through the eyes of Hakeem Olajuwon and NBA schedule reform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Road with Gina Mizell, Kendra Andrews and Kelsey Russo

November 19, 2019 05:38 - 1 hour

Suns reporter Gina Mizell, Nuggets' Kendra Andrews and Cavs' Kelsey Russo stop in to talk about life on the road, covering new beats and unexpected success in Phoenix. Hosted by Sam Amick and Joe Vardon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes Network's Ian Eagle

November 12, 2019 01:39 - 52 minutes

Ian Eagle drops by to talk about the Nets chemistry and master plan, Kyrie Irving, the Knicks' dismal situation and his son Noah Eagle. Topics: Nets chemistry, no big parade to make announcement Nets Org getting their act together Atkinson, Marks have been true to their plan What's Kyrie like? Knicks situation. What can change? Dolan and Zero Transparency Out of touch Big picture, what to expect out of the Nets this season? Favorite Net all time Learning American culture thru David Chapp...

Suspensions and the Anti-Drug Policy, Load Management, Lakers and Transitioning back to Media with John Hollinger

November 07, 2019 01:02 - 49 minutes

Sam Amick and Joe Vardon talk to The Athletic's John Hollinger on the recent string of drug violations in the NBA and if load management is part of the problem. Then, the offensive explosion across the league and how defenses have not been able to adjust. Plus, LeBron and the Lakers and John's transition back to the Media after his time as VP of Basketball Ops for Memphis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Golden State Mess, Giannis' Future, Morey, Rockets, Harden and Russ

October 28, 2019 20:04 - 1 hour

Sam and Joe talk with Warriors reporter Anthony Slater about the situation in Golden State and whether the Dubs will be able to recover from a bad start. Then how Giannis Antetokounmpo will handle his future in Milawaukee. And finally Darly Morey speaks, about basketball, and how the Rockets great Harden-Westbrook experiment may pan out. Topics: Golden State Mess What can the Warriors do? Defense and Draymond What are the reasons for this? Center / Looney Can Steph carry a team with less tal...

Lakers x Clippers Battle for LA, East Contenders, Trade Bait and Kevin Love, China with Shams Charania

October 21, 2019 23:06 - 1 hour

Sam Amick and Joe Vardon welcome Shams Charania to talk about the Lakers and Clippers as they battle for LA, East contenders, tradable players, Andrew Wiggins and Kevin Love and what went down in China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When LeBron told Joe Vardon about the beginning of the end in Cleveland

October 15, 2019 19:32 - 30 minutes

The Athletic's co-founder, Adam Hansmann talks with Joe Vardon about his story detailing the end of the LeBron-Kyrie Cavs.Read here: https://theathletic.com/660104/2018/11/19/lebron-james-cavaliers-trading-of-kyrie-irving-was-beginning-of-the-end-of-everything/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Minutes That Changed Clippers History

October 15, 2019 19:29 - 37 minutes

Joe Vardon talks to Jovan Buha about the Clippers pursuit of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Then Jay Kings stops by to talk about his story on Marcus Smart's grit and playing with the pains from his past.Jovan's story: https://theathletic.com/1086977/2019/07/23/inside-story-los-angeles-la-clippers-pursuit-of-kawhi-leonard-paul-george/Jay's story: https://theathletic.com/617884/2018/11/02/hell-fight-to-the-end-fueled-by-pain-from-his-past-marcus-smart-has-become-the-heart-of-the-celtics/ Lear...

The night Jason Quick flipped the script and honored his friend

October 15, 2019 18:47 - 23 minutes

Joe Vardon, host of Tampering, talks with the Athletic's Trail Blazers reporter Jason Quick about his story 'A hero, some hope and deep heartache: Why Game 3 was about more than basketball for three men.' https://theathletic.com/984417/2019/05/19/a-hero-some-hope-and-deep-heartache-why-game-3-was-about-more-than-basketball-for-three-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tampering: An NBA Podcast

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