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Sorting out the four team James Harden trade and the future of the Nets & Rockets

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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

Mike Wise’s 100th show with good pals Harvey Araton & Frank Isola

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The Mike Wise Show debuted on January 14, 2019 and this is his 100th show. To help him celebrate the milestone, two of his best friends join him to look back at 2020 and look ahead to 2021. Harvey Araton, the legendary New York Times journalist and author and Frank Isola of Sirius/XM, YES Network, ESPN, and a 22 year veteran of the NY Daily News spend a great hour together. … [Read more...] about Mike Wise’s 100th show with good pals Harvey Araton & Frank Isola

ESPN and Sirius/XM’s Chris Spatola breaks down College Hoop with the #BBB Crew

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Chris Spatola of ESPN and Sirius/XM Radio is one of the most well informed and thoughtful hoop analysts in the national media. He joins Monica McNutt and Bruce Bernstein, who is filling in for King McClure for a discussion of his own unique background, the greatness of Mark Few's top ranked Gonzaga program, the ascension of Illinois under Brad Underwood, and how Baylor's Scott … [Read more...] about ESPN and Sirius/XM’s Chris Spatola breaks down College Hoop with the #BBB Crew

Former NBA Big man Sam Perkins tells great stories from his 17-year career

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On this edition of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Sam Perkins joins Aaron Berlin for a conversation about his 17-year NBA career and his college days at North Carolina. Perkins tells good stories about Magic Johnson, Dean Smith and his experience playing in Seattle. Bruce Bernstein also joins the show to share some memorable stories about George Karl. … [Read more...] about Former NBA Big man Sam Perkins tells great stories from his 17-year career

Morgann Mitchell of NBA TV on Life in the Orlando Bubble

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Monica McNutt and King McClure welcome Morgann Mitchell, who runs NBA TV's Twitter page with 4.6 million followers. She has been producing content from the Orlando Bubble and has great insight on what it's like to be in this unique environment. Monica and King also discuss his new found respect for the WNBA and whether the best WNBA team could make the MEN'S NCAA Tournament if … [Read more...] about Morgann Mitchell of NBA TV on Life in the Orlando Bubble

Return of Westbrook, Going All-in on Smallball, and an Overlooked Hall of Famer in Houston

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Eric Newman and BJ Armstrong are joined by Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. They discuss the return of Russell Westbrook to the bubble, how the Rockets intend to go even faster on-court and whether that style will hold up in the Playoffs. Plus, revisiting an overlooked Hall of Famer and BJ reflects on an unusual scrimmage he ran with the Bulls. … [Read more...] about Return of Westbrook, Going All-in on Smallball, and an Overlooked Hall of Famer in Houston

Classic Coaching Stories with Mike Wise and Five Legendary Coaches

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Mike Wise shares classic stories from five legendary coaches. PJ Carlesimo on the 1992 Dream Team and how the Monte Carlo scrimmages were legendary, Mike Brown on how the Spurs and Warriors are similar organizations, Jeff Van Gundy on the day the Knicks fans almost made him cry (in a good way), Larry Brown on his favorite Allen Iverson memories, and George Karl on Phil … [Read more...] about Classic Coaching Stories with Mike Wise and Five Legendary Coaches

Remembering ‘The Heatles’ with Ethan Skolnick and dissecting NBA challenges with Dr. Zachary Binney

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On this episode of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin discuss the scientific intricacies of the NBA's return with epidemiologist Dr. Zachary Binney. The guys are also joined by Ethan Skolnick who covered the Heat for all four of LeBron James' years in Miami. … [Read more...] about Remembering ‘The Heatles’ with Ethan Skolnick and dissecting NBA challenges with Dr. Zachary Binney

Cassidy Hubbarth of ESPN

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Cassidy Hubbarth of ESPN is one of the brightest minds in sports media. The host of "Hoop Streams" on ESPN+ as well as a top sideline reporter for ESPN's NBA games joins Monica McNutt and shares her thoughts on: Continuing to create content during the COVID-19 pandemic How society can hopefully evolve and become more inclusive The Kyrie Irving/Kendrick Perkins beef … [Read more...] about Cassidy Hubbarth of ESPN