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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

James Harden is a Brooklyn Net: So what could go wrong?

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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?

Doncic’s MVP chances and Covid challenged with NBA reporter TJ Macias

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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

Monica McNutt with reflections on the DC riots, the activism of WNBA players, and the promising start for the NY Knicks

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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

As we flip the calendar to 2021, BJ Armstrong & Eric Newman size up the Rockets, Sixers, Celtics, Suns, & Knicks

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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

The WNBA, the Georgia runoff election, & Women’s college hoop with Katie Barnes of ESPN

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Katie Barnes of ESPN writes about women's basketball and social issues. On this week's show, Katie joins Monica and King to break down how the WNBA players had a major influence on the Georgia Senate runoff elections with the Atlanta Dream players actively organizing against the co-owner of their team (Kelly Loeffler) and raising the profile of (and money for) Loeffler's … [Read more...] about The WNBA, the Georgia runoff election, & Women’s college hoop with Katie Barnes of ESPN

ESPN’s Nick Friedell on Steph Curry’s torrid run and new-look Warriors

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On this edition of Catch and Shoot 2.0, ESPN NBA reporter Nick Friedell breaks down the Golden State Warriors new-look roster. Friedell was in the Chase Center when Curry dropped a career-high 62 points. Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin also weigh in on how the young Dubs can adjust to playing with Steph and if Luka Doncic can win the MVP this season. … [Read more...] about ESPN’s Nick Friedell on Steph Curry’s torrid run and new-look Warriors

Jerry West Part II with Dave Wohl on Dave’s Front Office

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Last week in Part One of his conversation with Dave Wohl, Hall of Famer Jerry West discussed the current state of basketball, competition, and our society. He expressed his admiration for LeBron James and praised his former team, the Lakers. In this week's Part Two, Jerry looks back at his own career and some of his friends and contemporaries like Elgin Baylor, the late Tommy … [Read more...] about Jerry West Part II with Dave Wohl on Dave’s Front Office