Sam Amick
Veteran NBA reporter and writer (The Athletic) who covers league news, transactions, and insider intel; featured to discuss veteran extension candidates and team contexts.
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Sep 22, 2025 • 1h 36min
The Herro Injury and Veteran Extension Candidates With Sam Amick, Plus UConn Head Coach Dan Hurley
Sam Amick, veteran NBA reporter at The Athletic, dives into Tyler Herro’s injury impact on the Heat and discusses intriguing veteran extension candidates like KAT, KD, and Lu Dort. The conversation heats up around Trae Young's potential extension and his feud with Pat Beverley. UConn head coach Dan Hurley shares insights from his new book, reflecting on coaching highs, personal struggles, and his journey through mental health challenges, revealing his intense sideline demeanor and career decisions.
Mar 26, 2025 • 1h 19min
Did the Mavericks Make Another Mistake? Plus, No Crown for the Kings. | Real Ones
Sam Amick, NBA writer for The Athletic, joins the conversation to dissect the Mavericks' recent decision-making and the Kings' long-standing struggles. They ponder whether Anthony Davis should have sat out due to injuries while assessing the Mavericks' playoff chances. The discussion shifts to the Kings, exploring what steps might finally help them regain stability amidst chaos. The trio also debates the MVP race, highlighting standout candidates like Nikola Jokic and the impact of injuries on team dynamics.
Oct 26, 2023 • 1h 11min
Wemby’s NBA Debut, the James Harden–76ers Standstill, and Changes to the 2024 NBA All-Star Game | Real Ones
Sam Amick, senior NBA writer for The Athletic, joins Logan and Howard to discuss Victor Wembanyama's NBA debut and the challenges the San Antonio Spurs will face managing the spotlight. They also talk about James Harden's situation with the Philadelphia 76ers and the stalled trade talks with the Los Angeles Clippers. The podcast covers the upcoming changes to the NBA All-Star Game format and closes with the hosts' Real Ones of the Week.
Jul 1, 2024 • 2h 3min
The Klay Thompson–Warriors Era Comes to an End and Talking ‘Clipped’ With Sam Amick and Rembert Browne
Sam Amick discusses Paul George trade rumors, Lakers targets, & Warriors future. Rembert Browne talks 'Clipped', Laurence Fishburne. Topics also include Klay Thompson, Timberwolves prospects, new opportunities in NBA, and balancing full-time job.
Feb 13, 2023 • 1h 11min
Breaking Down the NBA Trade Deadline With Sam Amick | Real Ones
Logan and Raja are joined by Sam Amick, senior writer for The Athletic, to recap this year’s momentous trade deadline, discuss some of the most significant moves around the league, and highlight some of their favorite trades from last week (1:03). Along the way, they talk about Russell Westbrook’s next landing spot and his strained relationship with the Los Angeles Lakers (16:55). Later, the guys talk about the new-look Dallas Mavericks and Kevin Durant’s decision to leave the Brooklyn Nets for the Phoenix Suns (33:02).Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja BellGuest: Sam AmickAssociate Producer: Jonathan KermahProduction Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
