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ESPN Front Office Insider Bobby Marks previews the July 29th NBA Draft

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Bobby Marks worked in the NBA for 20 years and was the Assistant GM of the Brooklyn Nets for five of them. As ESPN's Front Office Insider, Bobby is an authority on front office strategy, the salary cap, player evaluation, and all of the mind games NBA executives play with each other. In this conversation with Bruce Bernstein (filling in for Mike Wise), Bobby shares great … [Read more...] about ESPN Front Office Insider Bobby Marks previews the July 29th NBA Draft

Closing Time? ESPN Radio’s Marc Kestecher on NBA Finals and Being Back in NBA Arenas

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The Bucks steal (literally!!) Game 5 of the NBA Finals and look to close out their first NBA Championship since 1971. ESPN Radio's Marc Kestecher has been on the call for the entire Finals and describes for us what it's been like to return to NBA arenas during these playoffs, as well as his call of Giannis Antetokounmpo's already iconic "Block" in game 4. Marc also breaks down … [Read more...] about Closing Time? ESPN Radio’s Marc Kestecher on NBA Finals and Being Back in NBA Arenas

NBA FINALS going the distance, TEAM USA & notable names potentially on the move this summer

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BJ and Eric break down what is now a best of 3 NBA Finals as Giannis and the Bucks return to Phoenix with momentum with the series tied 2-2, the underlying issue with TEAM USA and international competition and whether players like John Collins, Lonzo Ball, Collin Sexton and Ben Simmons will find themselves in different uniforms next season. … [Read more...] about NBA FINALS going the distance, TEAM USA & notable names potentially on the move this summer

ESPN Radio’s Freddie Coleman on the NBA Finals

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Freddie Coleman of ESPN Radio joins Monica McNutt and King McClure on the new Buckets, Boards, & Blocks. Freddie has been holding down the late nights for 17 years at the World Wide Leader and is one of the smartest voices anywhere. In this discussion of the NBA Finals, the crew breaks down how Giannis can be the Bucks' "best player" even while Khris Middleton is their … [Read more...] about ESPN Radio’s Freddie Coleman on the NBA Finals

Amin Elhassan on the NBA Finals and Team USA’s Prep for the Olympics

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It seemed like the NBA Finals were already over when the Phoenix Suns took a 2-0 lead on the Milwaukee Bucks. However, continued inspired play by Giannis Antetokounmpo and a little-home cooking has the Bucks back in the series. Meadowlark Media and Sirius XM NBA Radio's Amin Elhassan helps break down what's taken place so far in the Finals with our Aaron Berlin and Otto Strong, … [Read more...] about Amin Elhassan on the NBA Finals and Team USA’s Prep for the Olympics

It’s a series again as the Bucks storm back in game 3 of the Finals

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Heading into game three of the NBA Finals, many were writing the obituary for the 2020-'21 Milwaukee Bucks. After going down 0-2 to the the Phoenix Suns, Giannis Antetokounmpo and his suddenly aroused teammates delivered a strong message that Phoenix still had reason to "Fear the Deer." With the Greek Freak leading the way, Milwaukee used two massive runs at the end of the … [Read more...] about It’s a series again as the Bucks storm back in game 3 of the Finals

Otto Strong, Aaron Berlin, & Dave Wohl preview the NBA Finals

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On the new Catch & Shoot 2.0, co-hosts Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin welcome Dave Wohl, a former player, coach, and GM as well as the host of Pure Hoops Media's "Dave's Front Office" for a deep dive preview of the NBA Finals. They size up key matchups, the relative health of both teams, the "under the radar" players who will make a difference, & the coaches for both teams. And … [Read more...] about Otto Strong, Aaron Berlin, & Dave Wohl preview the NBA Finals

Mike Wise and Bruce Bernstein preview the 2021 NBA Finals

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The NBA Finals are scheduled to begin on Tuesday July 6th with the Phoenix Suns facing the Milwaukee Bucks. Mike Wise and his producer share their thoughts on how the injury bug has bitten every Suns opponent, but not the Suns. Mike and Bruce also discuss what a championship would mean for Chris Paul and his legacy. And towards the end of the show, they discuss the HBO series … [Read more...] about Mike Wise and Bruce Bernstein preview the 2021 NBA Finals

Suns win the west, Bucks & Hawks fight on, back to the 90’s and new NBA coaching hires

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BJ and Eric breakdown the western conference champion Phoenix Suns, what's next for the LA Clippers, the battle between the Bucks and Hawks in the east, go back to the 1993 NBA Finals between the Suns and Bulls along with reviewing the NBA coaching hires in Portland, Dallas, Indiana and Boston! … [Read more...] about Suns win the west, Bucks & Hawks fight on, back to the 90’s and new NBA coaching hires