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Catch & Shoot

Hosts: Otto Strong & Aaron Berlin

Catch and Shoot is Pure Hoops Media's mid-week show featuring Otto Strong, the Sports Editor of the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram and the former NBA Editor for ESPN The Magazine.  His partner is Aaron Berlin, a veteran of the Orlando Magic Radio Network.  Otto and Aaron tackle the hottest issues and comment on the biggest stories. And they will also chat with interesting characters from every level of basketball.

Remembering Kobe and Evaluating LeBron’s Lakers with Coach Dave Miller

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On this edition of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin are joined by Coach Dave Miller. Miller was a close friend of Kobe Bryant and covered the Lakers for many years. He tells great Kobe stories and also weighs in on LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers chance at repeating as NBA champs. … [Read more...] about Remembering Kobe and Evaluating LeBron’s Lakers with Coach Dave Miller

Dissecting Harden, Kyrie, KD and Nets with The Athletic’s Alex Schiffer

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On this episode of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin weigh in on the new-look Brooklyn Nets and their chances in the Eastern Conference. The guys also welcome in Alex Schiffer from The Athletic. A 'friend of the program', Schiffer is a Nets reporter who is dialed in on James Harden, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and Steve Nash. … [Read more...] about Dissecting Harden, Kyrie, KD and Nets with The Athletic’s Alex Schiffer

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

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

Harden and the Rockets, NBA Predictions and Magic talk with Josh Robbins from The Athletic

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On this edition of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin break down the first night of the season and how well Kevin Durant played for the Brooklyn Nets. The guys also talk about the mess in Houston with James Harden and are joined by Josh Robbins of The Athletic to talk about the latest with the Orlando Magic and their outlook this season. Otto and Aaron also give … [Read more...] about Harden and the Rockets, NBA Predictions and Magic talk with Josh Robbins from The Athletic

Kyrie, KD, Nash and the Nets’ chances at a ring with The Athletic’s Alex Schiffer

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On this episode of Catch & Shoot 2.0, Otto Strong and Bruce Bernstein are joined by Nets Reporter for The Athletic Alex Schiffer. The guys weigh in on the Nets' chances at a title, how Kyrie Irving will deal with the media and play beside Kevin Durant this season, how Steve Nash is adjusting to being a new head coach and how Caris LeVert could be the 6th man of the year. … [Read more...] about Kyrie, KD, Nash and the Nets’ chances at a ring with The Athletic’s Alex Schiffer

Dissecting the Wall-Westbrook trade with The Athletic’s Fred Katz

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On this episode of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Fred Katz, the Washington Wizards beat writer for The Athletic, joins Aaron Berlin and Bruce Bernstein to discuss Washington trading its best player John Wall for Russell Westbrook. Katz reveals how deep Wall's roots ran in the nation's capital. Aaron and Bruce also weigh in on what the move means for James Harden and the guys talk about … [Read more...] about Dissecting the Wall-Westbrook trade with The Athletic’s Fred Katz

LZ Granderson sizes up the Lakers, Clippers, and the cultures of both franchises

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Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin welcome LZ Granderson, who is an LA based journalist with the Los Angeles Times, ESPN Radio 710, and ABC News. LZ is a keen observer of the Lakers, Clippers, and all things "LA Sports." He joins Otto for a detailed conversation on the current state of the two LA based NBA teams and tells us what to expect from them this season. LZ also describes the … [Read more...] about LZ Granderson sizes up the Lakers, Clippers, and the cultures of both franchises

Charlotte sportscaster Nick Carboni breaks down LaMelo Ball and Gordon Heyward

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On this episode of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin are joined by Charlotte sports director Nick Carboni of WCNC-TV. They go in-depth with Carboni about the Hornets' acquisitions of LaMelo Ball and Gordon Heyward. The guys also have some fun with the NBA offseason moves as Thanksgiving dishes. … [Read more...] about Charlotte sportscaster Nick Carboni breaks down LaMelo Ball and Gordon Heyward