Ranked #1
The Pure Hoops Podcast: Draft Lottery Analysis with Howard Beck and BJ Armstrong
The Pure Hoops Podcast: Draft Lottery Analysis with Howard Beck and BJ Armstrong
This year's NBA Draft Lottery was a wild and crazy affair with the New Orleans Pelicans winning the opportunity to make ... Read more
18 May 2019
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47mins
Ranked #2
The Business of Team USA and Draymond gets paid
The Business of Team USA and Draymond gets paid
BJ Armstrong and Eric Newman discuss how Michael Jordan grasped the business side of Team USA and how the Warriors will... Read more
9 Aug 2019
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35mins
Ranked #3
Jimmy Butler's fire, Victor Oladipo's expectations, Kyrie Irving's return and more with Bleacher Report's Howard Beck
Jimmy Butler's fire, Victor Oladipo's expectations, Kyrie Irving's return and more with Bleacher Report's Howard Beck
Eric Newman and BJ Armstrong are joined by Howard Beck of Bleacher Report. Eric and BJ disagree on Kemba Walker's ejecti... Read more
10 Jan 2020
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53mins
Ranked #4
Pure Hoops Podcast: Talking West Contenders with USA Today’s Mark Medina
Pure Hoops Podcast: Talking West Contenders with USA Today’s Mark Medina
Eric Newman and BJ Armstrong are joined by USA Today NBA writer Mark Medina to talk expectations for the Lakers and Rock... Read more
13 Dec 2019
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1hr
Ranked #5
The Pure Hoops Podcast -- Knicks, Mavs blockbuster sends Porzingis to Dallas
The Pure Hoops Podcast -- Knicks, Mavs blockbuster sends Porzingis to Dallas
Pure Hoops Podcast special edition, Eric Newman is joined by Adam Stanco as they breakdown the Knicks Mavericks blockbus... Read more
31 Jan 2019
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12mins
Ranked #6
Best of back to the 90's, part 2.
Best of back to the 90's, part 2.
Eric Newman and BJ Armstrong take a look back at BJ's days with the championship Bulls in the 90's, including getting tr... Read more
23 Aug 2019
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36mins
Ranked #7
Pure Hoops Podcast Episode 6: Zion Aftermath, Lakers postseason mission, Importance of veterans
Pure Hoops Podcast Episode 6: Zion Aftermath, Lakers postseason mission, Importance of veterans
BJ and Eric discuss the aftermath of the Zion Williamson injury and what it means for his future, the Lakers postseason ... Read more
22 Feb 2019
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1hr
Ranked #8
Pure Hoops Podcast: Author Sam Smith on Derrick Rose, Michael Jordan and more
Pure Hoops Podcast: Author Sam Smith on Derrick Rose, Michael Jordan and more
BJ Armstrong and Eric Newman are joined by Sam Smith, co-author of Derrick Rose's new book "I'll Show You." Smith shares... Read more
27 Sep 2019
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39mins
Ranked #9
Season Openers! Clips Send a Message, Kyrie Goes Off and Expectations for Steph
Season Openers! Clips Send a Message, Kyrie Goes Off and Expectations for Steph
BJ Armstrong and Eric Newman look at a playoff atmosphere in LA, where the Clips turned the game into a street fight. Pl... Read more
25 Oct 2019
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48mins
Ranked #10
Pure Hoops Podcast: Lakers next moves post Davis deal, NBA Summer Q&A
Pure Hoops Podcast: Lakers next moves post Davis deal, NBA Summer Q&A
BJ Armstrong and Eric Newman breakdown the Anthony Davis blockbuster between the Lakers & Pelicans, what lays ahead ... Read more
18 Jun 2019
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1hr
Ranked #11
Best of Back to the 90's
Best of Back to the 90's
Eric Newman and BJ Armstrong take a trip back to the 90's for stories from BJ's playing career with the Bulls. From Magi... Read more
16 Aug 2019
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41mins
Ranked #12
Pure Hoops Podcast Episode #12: Who needs to fix the mess in LA LA Land?
Pure Hoops Podcast Episode #12: Who needs to fix the mess in LA LA Land?
BJ Armstrong and Eric Newman examine the hot mess the Lakers have become and how it can be addressed. They also examine... Read more
5 Apr 2019
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53mins
Ranked #13
Pure Hoops Podcast: Philly’s Fundamental Flaw, OKC’s Three-Headed Monster, What to Do with Kevin Love, & a Clipper Lull
Pure Hoops Podcast: Philly’s Fundamental Flaw, OKC’s Three-Headed Monster, What to Do with Kevin Love, & a Clipper Lull
BJ Armstrong and Eric Newman discuss the flawed roster in Philly and how Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons have trouble workin... Read more
7 Jan 2020
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34mins
Ranked #14
Pure Hoops Podcast: "It’s Only Preseason"; Boston’s Identity; Breakout Teams and Players to Watch; Expectations for LeBron and AD
Pure Hoops Podcast: "It’s Only Preseason"; Boston’s Identity; Breakout Teams and Players to Watch; Expectations for LeBron and AD
Eric Newman and BJ Armstrong look at the Celtics' defensive identity, how LeBron James and Anthony Davis will work toget... Read more
18 Oct 2019
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47mins
Ranked #15
Pure Hoops Podcast: Reviewing the NBA Draft, Why the Knicks matter again, and where the marquee free agents fit best.
Pure Hoops Podcast: Reviewing the NBA Draft, Why the Knicks matter again, and where the marquee free agents fit best.
BJ Armstrong and Eric Newman review some of the best things about Thursday's NBA Draft, including why the Knicks are rel... Read more
22 Jun 2019
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44mins
Ranked #16
Best of the Pure Hoops Pod: Bob Delaney on Coronavirus, the NBA, & Life
Best of the Pure Hoops Pod: Bob Delaney on Coronavirus, the NBA, & Life
Eric Newman and BJ Armstrong are still on their summer hiatus, so we want to present one of our favorite previous shows ... Read more
17 Sep 2021
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56mins
Ranked #17
Pure Hoops Podcast: Carmelo's Back; What Philly Needs; Load Management; Pop's Challenge
Pure Hoops Podcast: Carmelo's Back; What Philly Needs; Load Management; Pop's Challenge
Eric Newman and BJ Armstrong discuss what Carmelo Anthony can provide for the struggling Trail Blazers. Plus Ben Simmons... Read more
19 Nov 2019
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39mins
Ranked #18
Pure Hoops Podcast Episode 7: Draymond Green, Dwyane Wade Legacy, Finals Contenders
Pure Hoops Podcast Episode 7: Draymond Green, Dwyane Wade Legacy, Finals Contenders
Eric Newman joins in BJ Armstrong in LA as they discuss Draymond Green changing his representation leaving BJ and Wasser... Read more
1 Mar 2019
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54mins
Ranked #19
Pure Hoops Podcast: Kawhi is Supernatural; Heat on the Rise; Concerns in Denver
Pure Hoops Podcast: Kawhi is Supernatural; Heat on the Rise; Concerns in Denver
BJ Armstrong and Eric Newman look at how scary the Clippers can be and the superstar status of Kawhi Leonard. Plus, a he... Read more
5 Nov 2019
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28mins
Ranked #20
Pure Hoops Podcast: Melo Adapts; Harden Explodes; Lakers Miss an Opportunity; Giannis vs. Kawhi
Pure Hoops Podcast: Melo Adapts; Harden Explodes; Lakers Miss an Opportunity; Giannis vs. Kawhi
Eric Newman and BJ Armstrong look at some of the performances of the week, including Carmelo Anthony making an impact in... Read more
3 Dec 2019
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33mins