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Clippers Impactful Moves: Doc out, Lue in, 'Trez out, Ibaka in Dec 19, 2020

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The Clippers say goodbye to Doc Rivers after their disappointing loss to the Nuggets after being up 3-1 in the west semis, Ty Lue takes over as head coach... Montrezl Harrell goes across the hall to join the Lakers, Serge Ibaka replaces him in the front court... How can we expect these moves to impact the Clippers? Still a legit finals contender?

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Atlanta's Impactful Moves: Adding vets to its young core Dec 18, 2020

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The Hawks add Rajon Rondo, Danilo Gallinari, & Bogdan Bogdanovic to their young core of Trae Young, John Collins, Kevin Huerter, Clint Capela, & De'Andre Hunter... how good can this team be?

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Milwaukee's Impactful Move: The Greek Freak signs the Super Max Dec 18, 2020

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Giannis Antetokounpo signs a 5 year $228 million max deal to stay in Milwaukee. How much does this happening now help the Bucks in the season ahead?

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Ava Wallace of the Washington Post discusses how newly acquired Russell Westbrook will impact the Wizards Dec 18, 2020

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Ava Wallace covers the Washington Wizards on a daily basis for the Washington Post. She joins Monica McNutt and King McClure on the #BBB Quick Hitter to discuss how future Hall of Famer Russell Westbrook will make an immediate impact on the Wizards' franchise culture.

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FullCourt Quick Hitter: Monica McNutt is All In on Women's Hoop Dec 17, 2020

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Jenny Fischer and Cara Kaye are joined by Monica McNutt, who explains where her joy for the game comes from and dives into a few of this season's top storylines.

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Catch & Shoot Quick Hitter: Why covering Kyrie gets you grief with Nets reporter Alex Schiffer Dec 16, 2020

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On this Quick Hitter version of Catch and Shoot 2.0, The Athletic's Alex Schiffer weighs in on Kyrie Irving's comments about the media. Schiffer is the Nets beat reporter and explains why covering Kyrie has given his friends fodder for busting his chops.

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Mavs' legend Derek Harper on why Luka Doncic gets cheated on respect Dec 15, 2020

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Nobody knows the NBA like Derek Harper. He played 16 seasons and has been a broadcaster for nearly 20. He played point guard for the 1994 Knicks that lost the Finals to Houston in 7 games. His number 12 has been retired by the Mavs. In this Quick Hitter with Mike Wise, "Harp" explains why Luka Doncic, despite being an MVP candidate, has a respect "deficit." Nobody keeps it as real as Harp.

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BJ Armstrong on the Clippers search for a team identity Dec 14, 2020

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The Pure Hoops Quick Hitter features Eric Newman & BJ Armstrong discussing the "new look" LA Clippers as they transition from the Doc Rivers era to the Ty Lue era. With Montrezl Harrell out and Serge Ibaka in, will this team need a quick start to find its mojo? Nobody breaks it down like BJ.

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BJ Armstrong sizes up the Celtics on the eve of the season (The Pure Hoops Quick Hitter) Dec 13, 2020

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BJ Armstrong and Eric Newman size up the Celtics on the eve of the season. While Milwaukee and Philly made big off season pickups, the C's said goodbye to Gordon Hayward and hello to Tristan Thompson & Jeff Teague. But Kemba Walker's health is probably the biggest question mark.

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The. Pure Hoops Quick Hitter: Have the Bucks done enough to convince Giannis to commit long term? Dec 12, 2020

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The Bucks are desperate to keep two time MVP Giannis Antetokounpo in Milwaukee. They have made solid off-season moves to improve his supporting cast. But with so many future options in front of him, will the Greek Freak be convinced that the franchise has done enough? BJ and Eric size up the situation and discuss the chances that the Bucks can win it all.

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