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Mike Wise

Host: Mike Wise.

The Mike Wise Show is a Pure Hoops signature show, featuring entertaining takes, incredible stories and high level guests from a seasoned journalist with great sense of humor and persona.

Legendary NBA coach George Karl sounds off on Joe Biden to James Harden and everything in between

January 24, 2021 by Pure Hoops

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George Karl should be in the Basketball Hall of Fame ... period. Only five coaches in NBA history have won more games than George and all are in the Hall of Fame or soon will be. In this revealing conversation, George and Mike Wise discuss the current state of American society, politics, the lessons Coach learned from Dean Smith at North Carolina, the best player he ever … [Read more...] about Legendary NBA coach George Karl sounds off on Joe Biden to James Harden and everything in between

Amin Elhassan on ESPN, the new Dan LeBatard “Pirate Ship,” Brooklyn’s New Big 3, & more

January 18, 2021 by Pure Hoops

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Amin Elhassan spent 8 years at ESPN as an NBA front office insider. He is now joining the new Dan LeBatard/John Skipper "Pirate Ship" operation as their #1 draft choice. As Amin embarks on this new chapter in his life, he reflects back on his time at ESPN and sounds off on many topics, including how well the James Harden/Kyrie Irving/Kevin Durant marriage will work in Brooklyn. … [Read more...] about Amin Elhassan on ESPN, the new Dan LeBatard “Pirate Ship,” Brooklyn’s New Big 3, & more

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

January 11, 2021 by Pure Hoops

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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

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

December 28, 2020 by Pure Hoops

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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

Mike Wise & Bruce Bernstein preview the season & make their predictions

December 21, 2020 by Pure Hoops

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The 2020-'21 NBA season is just hours away and Mike Wise and his producer Bruce Bernstein preview the season. Is Brooklyn ready to win it all? Is Kyrie Irving a player, an artist, or both? Will LeBron's "Drive for Five" end successfully? Will Jrue Holiday be a difference maker in Milwaukee? What about the Celtics? Is Denver ready to win it all? Could the Nikola Jokic be the … [Read more...] about Mike Wise & Bruce Bernstein preview the season & make their predictions

Dallas Mavericks legend and TV analyst Derek Harper on everything that matters

December 13, 2020 by Pure Hoops

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Derek Harper played 16 NBA seasons, including 12 with the Dallas Mavericks. He also played on the 1994 New York Knicks team that lost in the NBA Finals to Hakeem Olajuwon and the Rockets. He and Mike Wise discuss a variety of topics from the greatness of Luka Doncic, to the leadership of Patrick Ewing and everything in between. "Harp" also tells a classic story about he and Pat … [Read more...] about Dallas Mavericks legend and TV analyst Derek Harper on everything that matters

Stefan Bondy & Mike Wise break down the Nets, Knicks, and covering hoops in the COVID-19 & social media era

December 6, 2020 by Pure Hoops

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Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News has been covering the Nets & Knicks for ten years. On this week's Mike Wise Show, Stefan and Mike discuss the task in front of rookie Nets coach Steve Nash, who will have to deal with Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, and finding enough minutes for a very deep roster. Stefan also sizes up the Knicks and their new coach Tom Thibodeau, a "win … [Read more...] about Stefan Bondy & Mike Wise break down the Nets, Knicks, and covering hoops in the COVID-19 & social media era

Free Agency analysis & why the Lakers will repeat in 2020-’21

November 30, 2020 by Pure Hoops

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Mike Wise is joined by Bruce Bernstein for a discussion of the recent free agency news, what lies ahead for Giannis Antetokounpo, why Michael Jordan invested $120 million on injured plagued Gordon Hayward, and why GM Rob Pelinka has put LeBron James and the Lakers in the driver's seat for a second consecutive NBA championship. … [Read more...] about Free Agency analysis & why the Lakers will repeat in 2020-’21

Tim Legler of ESPN on Klay Thompson, James Harden, Russell Westbrook, & More

November 22, 2020 by Pure Hoops

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Tim Legler of ESPN just began his 20th season as the #1 studio analyst at the network. He is probably the best NBA analyst out there at this point in time. On this week's Mike Wise Show, Legs and Mike discuss the devastating Klay Thompson injury and what challenges Klay faces in his second consecutive missed season. Legs also explains how James Harden would fit in on the 76ers … [Read more...] about Tim Legler of ESPN on Klay Thompson, James Harden, Russell Westbrook, & More

Former Member of Congress Katie Hill on sports, politics, & current events

November 15, 2020 by Pure Hoops

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Former Rep. Katie Hill was a Member of Congress from California who served from January-November of 2019. Katie is also a fan of the Los Angeles teams, especially the Dodgers. Katie and Mike Wise discuss numerous topics that cross over from the sports world into society at large. Among them are whether basketball players should "shut up and dribble," the controversy involving … [Read more...] about Former Member of Congress Katie Hill on sports, politics, & current events

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