The Pure Hoops Quick Hitters

Jimmy Butler "takes his talents to South Beach," hoping to resurrect a franchise that has been reeling since LeBron James left town five seasons ago. Miami also added reliable big man Meyers Leonard, who hopes to assume a more prominent role in Miami than he ever had in Portland.

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Former Cavaliers center Brad Daugherty joins the Catch and Shoot podcast and describes his relationship with Michael Jordan. Daugherty tells great stories of playing with Jordan at North Carolina and why he never backed down to MJ.

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Former Cleveland Cavaliers center Brad Daugherty joins the Catch and Shoot podcast and breaks down how his Cavs teams couldn't get over the hump of beating Michael Jordan. Daugherty also explains how the NBA is so much different today than it was during his career.

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Former Cavaliers center joins the Catch and Shoot podcast and breaks down Michael Jordan's buzzer-beater to beat the Cavs in 1989. Daugherty also explains why he never considered Cleveland to join a superteam in Chicago or Philadelphia, much to the chagrin of Charles Barkley.

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The Portland Trail Blazers reached the Western Conference Finals last year, but a tough salary cap situation may mean they've gone as far as they can go. Eric Newman looks at what has to go right in order for Portland to contend again.

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The Sixers were one miracle shot away from the Eastern Conference Finals. Eric Newman looks at the moves that may have made them the favorite in the East.

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Eric Newman looks at a couple of big moves that could propel the Jazz into the discussion at the top of the Western Conference.

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Eric Newman looks at the addition of Kemba Walker and whether that will make the Celtics the top contender in the East.

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Eric Newman looks at the depth of the Warriors and whether Steph Curry and Draymond Green can sustain the load and keep the team in position until Klay Thompson returns

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Eric Newman looks at the injury history and salary cap complications that might prevent a Kevin Love trade. But will a contender reach out for the rebounding machine?

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