https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xitU80xn1Hc Can "ball dominant" James Harden co-exist with "ball dominant" Kyrie Irving alongside future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant in Brooklyn? Considering what Brooklyn gave up to acquire Harden from the Rockets, everything is riding on the Nets to win now. Be sure to subscribe to the channel, follow @purehoopsmedia on social and visit … [Read more...] about The Buckets, Boards, & Blocks Quick Hitter: James Harden is a Brooklyn Net
Sorting out the four team James Harden trade and the future of the Nets & Rockets
BJ Armstrong and Eric Newman examine the four team James Harden trade from multiple angles. Can Harden, Kevin Durant, & Kyrie Irving play together? With the Nets trading away all of their depth, what is the identity of the team? Has Brooklyn mortgaged its future with this move? Are they now the clear favorite to win the east? In spite of their offensive firepower, can the Nets … [Read more...] about Sorting out the four team James Harden trade and the future of the Nets & Rockets
James Harden is a Brooklyn Net: So what could go wrong?
James Harden finally got his wish and put the city of Houston in his rearview mirror. But did the Nets pay too steep of a price by mortgaging their future, gutting their depth, and introducing another ball dominant guard to play with ball dominant point guard Kyrie Irving? And speaking of Kyrie, has his self imposed sabbatical damaged the chemistry of the team? So many … [Read more...] about James Harden is a Brooklyn Net: So what could go wrong?
Catch and Shoot Quick Hitter: How Luka Doncic Can Improve
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Tfhl-wsMSQ NBA reporter TJ Macias weighs in on what Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has to do to become an MVP. Be sure to subscribe to the channel, follow @purehoopsmedia on social and visit www.purehoopsmedia.com for their library of shows featuring stellar guests, deep dive story telling and unique basketball analysis. … [Read more...] about Catch and Shoot Quick Hitter: How Luka Doncic Can Improve
Doncic’s MVP chances and Covid challenged with NBA reporter TJ Macias
On this edition of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin are joined TJ Macias, national sports reporter for McClatchy. TJ has been reporting on the Dallas Mavericks for many years and weighs in on Luka Doncic's biggest challenges to becoming an NBA MVP. The guys also weigh in on Kyrie Irving's recent antics and the challenges of keeping players healthy in the … [Read more...] about Doncic’s MVP chances and Covid challenged with NBA reporter TJ Macias
Michigan Rolls Wisconsin. Making Sense of a Wild Big Ten Season
Jenny Fischer and Cara Kaye are joined by Alex Roux of the Big Ten Network. They react to Michigan's big win over Wisconsin and what it means long-term for both programs. Plus, the coaching job by Juwan Howard, Rutgers' slide, and which Big Ten team might be going toe-to-toe with Gonzaga in March Madness. … [Read more...] about Michigan Rolls Wisconsin. Making Sense of a Wild Big Ten Season
The Mike Wise Quick Hitter: Monica McNutt on the DC riot, the WNBA’s impact on the Georgia Run-off
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lR_--Mf2nrg This week's Mike Wise Show Quick Hitter features Monica McNutt with her reflections on last week's riot in Washington and how WNBA players have been at the forefront of societal change for many years. Be sure to subscribe to the channel, follow @purehoopsmedia on social and visit www.purehoopsmedia.com for their library of shows … [Read more...] about The Mike Wise Quick Hitter: Monica McNutt on the DC riot, the WNBA’s impact on the Georgia Run-off
Monica McNutt with reflections on the DC riots, the activism of WNBA players, and the promising start for the NY Knicks
Bruce Bernstein fills in for Mike Wise this week and welcomes their Pure Hoops Media teammate Monica McNutt, co-host of the Buckets, Boards, & Blocks podcast. Monica shares her thoughts on last week's riot at the US Capital in Washington and how it looked to African Americans like 76ers coach Doc Rivers who saw how violent rioters were treated differently than peaceful … [Read more...] about Monica McNutt with reflections on the DC riots, the activism of WNBA players, and the promising start for the NY Knicks
The Pure Hoops Podcast Quick Hitter: Doc Rivers has the 76ers flying out of the gate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiTstT0otI0 Doc Rivers has provided the 76ers the leadership they have long needed. His style of coaching has had a major impact on their team defense, which keeps them competitive every night. And players like Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, Tobias Harris, and newcomer Seth Curry have developed the type of team chemistry that gives Philly fans hope … [Read more...] about The Pure Hoops Podcast Quick Hitter: Doc Rivers has the 76ers flying out of the gate
As we flip the calendar to 2021, BJ Armstrong & Eric Newman size up the Rockets, Sixers, Celtics, Suns, & Knicks
Will James Harden be happy with the reconstructed Rockets roster? Is Doc Rivers' leadership the reason for the Sixers' early success? In Boston, Jayson Tatum has been outstanding and rookie Payton Pritchard has been a spark off the bench but Jaylen Brown's improvement has been striking. In New York, the Knicks are off to a great start behind the great play of Julius Randle and … [Read more...] about As we flip the calendar to 2021, BJ Armstrong & Eric Newman size up the Rockets, Sixers, Celtics, Suns, & Knicks