Beyond the Arc: A Daily NBA Show from CBS Sports

Sam and John break down the end of the Lakers season LIVe, just after the final buzzer. What went wrong? What can they do in the offseason to come back? How much credit do we give the Wolves? Then, it's a look at Game 5 of Rockets/Warriors and what to expect in Game 6. (0:00) Intro (0:47) Wolves Elimante lakers (15:30) How Do You Evaluate the Lakers Season? (19:30) Rockets Dominate Warriors to Force Game 6

John and Bill react to the 3 elimination games on Tuesday night. The Bucks and Magic are sent home, the Pistons keep their season alive. We break down all three games and look towards the 2nd round. (0:00) Intro (0:40) Bucks Fold...Season Over (6:50) Pacers Outlook (11:30) Pistons Force game 6 (16:36) Pressure on the Knicks (19:00) Celtics Send magic Home (22:00) Do Celtics Want Pistons or Knicks

Bill and John are back on CBSSN and start the show diving in to the Dame Lillard injury and what it means for the future of Giannis in Milwaukee. Then, its a look at Playoff Jimmy & if the Warriors are *real* contenders & John wants to give Steve Kerr his flowers. Next, it's the Cavs crushing Miami and the death of Heat Culture...Bill thinks it's time for Pat Riley to retire. After, they discuss the Memphis Grizzlies offseason & what's next for Ja Morant. Finally, it's a preview of the 4 games tonight. (0:00) Intro (1:17) Dame Ruptures His Achilles (3:30) The Bucks are Stuck with Dame now (5:25) Would You Rather Have Bradley Beal? (6:00) Is Tonight Giannis' Last Game As a Milwaukee Buck? (12:00) What Can the Bucks Get if They Trade Giannis? (14:00) Why You Have to Move On From Giannis (15:30) Would You Rather Be the Bucks or...? (18:55) Rockets/Warriors Game 4 (23:10) Steve Kerr Coaching Circles Around Ime Udoka (25:45) Cavs/Heat Game 4 (29:00) It's Time For Pat Riley to Retire (33:00) Memphis Grizzlies Offseason Makeover (38:12) Who Has the Best Chance to Extend Season Tonight? (40:40) Nuggets/Clippers Game 5 Preview

Bill and John talk the disaster in Milwaukee. Dame is hurt...is Giannis gone? Where does he fit? Where do the Bucks go from here? Then, it's a look at the officials stealing the game from the Pistons as the Knicks go up 3-1. After, the Lakers played 5 guys 24 minutes in the 2nd half, but it wasn't enough. They go down 3-1. Lastly, they talk Nuggets/Clippers & Warriors/Rockets. (0:00) Intro (1:30) Disaster in Milwaukee (13:20) Who Would You rather Be...Bucks Edition? (17:45) Knicks Escape Detroit (24:53) Lakers Sent to Brink of Elimination (34:17) Nuggets/Clippers Tied at 2-2 (38:00) Warriors Beat Rockets Without Jimmy (40:27) Team of the Night

Sam Quinn & Brad Botkin check-in on a few of the competitive series in the NBA Playoffs. First, it's what the Warriors can expect with or without Jimmy Butler against the Rockets. Then, it's a look at Clippers/Nuggets and if it's over for Denver. Next, a look at playoff physicality and how teams guard in the modern NBA. Finally, they discuss whether the Lakers should stop picking on Rudy Gobert and a check-in on Lakers/Wolves ahead of Game 3. (0:00) Intro (1:30) Jimmy Butler Update (14:08) Clippers Take Game 2 Against Denver (17:53) Is It OVER in Denver? (20:00) Playoff Physicality (24:00) The Importance of Point of Attack Defense (32:30) Should the Lakers Keep Picking on Gobert? (39:15) Lakers/Wolves Check-In

John and Bill are back on CBSSN and start with a look at Rockets/Warriors Game 2. Jimmy Butler is hurt, was it dirty? Do the Rockets now control the series? What do we expect when the series heads back to San Francisco. Then, we dive into The NBA Player survey...Most overrated? Most underrated? Future face of the NBA? Best and worst Organization? Best & worst coach? Next we check in on Celtics/Magic & look ahead to the 3 Game 3s tonight. (0:00) Intro (1:30) John Horst Gets Contract Extension (2:50) Warriors/Rockets Game 2 (5:00) Warriors Need Jimmy Butler (6:30) The Rockets Perspective (9:33) Johnathan Kuminga Finally Gets Minutes (12:39) Most Overrated Player in NBA (16:48) Most Underrated Player in NBA (22:35) Face of the NBA in 5 Years (27:20) Best Org in NBA (29:13) Worst Org in NBA (33:23) Best Coach in NBA (35:14) Worst Coach in NBA (37:14) Celtics/Magic Game 2 (40:28) Pistons/Knicks Game 3 (42:07) Nuggets/Clippers game 3

John and Bill hop on to recap the Pacers going up 2-0 on the Bucks and the Thunder putting a 2-0 strangle hold on the Grizzlies. (0:00) Intro (1:00) Pacers/Bucks (7:30) Giannis' Future in Milwaukee (14:22) OKC Crushes Memphis (24:00) Pritchard Wins 6MOY

John and Bill start the show diving into more fallout from Nico Harrison's press conference? How did he not know how much Luka meant to Mavs fans? Why doesn't he just stop talking? How much is ownership to blame? Then, it's a look at Kawhi's dominating performance and the Clippers evening their series with Denver. After, it's Knicks/Pistons Game 2 discussion and Lauren Rosen joins the show to tell us what the Clippers mindset is heading back to LA. (0:00) Intro (1:10) More Nico Harrison/Luka Trade Fallout (21:24) Kawhi Dominates & Clips Tie Nuggets 1-1 (33:46) Knicks/Pistons (41:50) Lauren Rosen Joins BTA

John & Bill break down all of the Game 1s from the NBA Playoff's first weekend. (0:00) Intro (1:00) Laundry Fields Fired (2:15) Rockets/Warriors Game 1 (11:30) Lakers/Wolves (18:00) Nuggets/Clippers (24:08) Thunder/Grizzlies (31:30) Knicks/Pistons (36:30) Pacers/Bucks (42:20) Neither the Magic or Heat Can Compete with the Celtics or Cavs

John and Bill pick EVERY 1st round series! First, it's the West and then the Eastern Conference. To end the show, they give their picks for tonight's Play-In elimination games. (0:00) Intro (1:11) OKC/TBD (5:37) HOU/GSW (12:36) LAL/MIN (19:50) DEN/LAC (27:32) CLE/TBD (28:30) BOS/ORL (32:00) NYK/DET (36:35) IND/MIL (41:00) Play-In Previews

John and Bill recap the Wednesday Play-In games. First, the Mavs blasted the Kings but the real story continues to be Nico Harrison and the trade that won't die. Then a little Mavs/Grizz matchup. Next, it's where do the Kings go from here...Bill predicts the Monte McNair firing that happens 5 MINUTES LATER! Last, it's Heat/Bulls and Team of the Night. (0:00) Intro (1:06) Dallas Blasts Kings (3:20) Nico Harrison Makes Everything Worse...Again (14:00) Mavs/Grizz Matchup (15:30) Where Do Kings Go From Here (21:34) Heat/Bulls (24:29) Team of the Night 

Bill and John react live to a WILD night in the NBA...Play-In Tuesday! (0:00) Intro (1:30) Warriors Outlast Memphis (3:50) Warriors vs. Rockets (13:30) Steph Curry Saves Steve Kerr (17:15) The Refs Role (18:08) Can the Grizz Survive Friday? (21:20) Hawks/Magic (24:25) Team of the Night 

John and Bill return to CBSSN to break down Bill's entire real NBA awards ballot. He has to turn it in right after the show and we walk through each award and make a decision... (0:00) Intro (2:08) MVP (12:15) All-NBA Teams (22:29) DPOY (26:00) All Defense (32:29) MIP (35:06) 6MOY (36:00) ROY (37:45) COTY (40:40) 7/8 Preview: Magic/Hawks (41:50) 7/8 Preview: Warriors/Grizzlies

John and Bill react LIVE to the end of the regular season (and especially Clips/Dubs) and then give a first look at the NBA Playoffs first round. (0:00) Intro (1:00) Clips Outlast Warriors (4:28) Denver/Clippers 1st Look (6:30) Clippers Praise (12:20) Warriors Slip to Play-In (16:00) Lakers/Wolves 1st Look (19:00) Warriors Fatigue (19:37) Mavs/Kings (23:52) Eastern Conference First Round 1st Look (34:40) CP3 Love For Playing All 82 (36:21) Team of the Night

Bill and Brad talk through all of their favorite potential 1st round match-ups in the West and then answer the question if not the Cavs or Celtics in the East, then who? (0:00) Intro (1:24) What 1st Round Matchup Do You Want to See? (2:15) Warriors/Rockets (4:48) Wolves/OKC (6:47) Lakers/Clippers (8:28) Lakers/Warriors (12:00) More Lakers/Clippers (20:21) Brad Picks Bill's Bracket (23:00) Does Steph Get in GOAT Convo with a 5th RIng? (25:00) East Dark Horse (25:50) New York Knicks (27:00) Indiana Pacers (32:35) Team of the Night

Bill and Sam dive in to Luka's emotional return to Dallas. Do the Mavs HAVE to fire Nico? How did the Mavs not get EVERYTHING from the Lakers? Then, it's a look at the Nuggets winning their first game with Michael Malone on the bench. Next, they wounder why there is Thunder skepticism and if it's justified. The Suns season is thankfully over...they do an autopsy. The Warriors got beat at the buzzer...will it doom them to the Play-In? (0:00) Intro (0:51) Luka's Emotional Return to Dallas (5:00) Does Dallas Have to Fire Nico Harrison? (9:18) How Do You Not AT LEAST ALSO Get Austin Reaves Back in Trade (12:30) Denver Wins First Game After Firing Michael Malone (16:17) Thunder Skepticism (26:30) Suns Finally Out of Their Misery (30:53) Warriors Give One Away (35:20) Team of the Night

Bill and John do a deep dive into the firing of Michael Malone and what it means about the Nuggets going forward and what it says about the ownership group in Denver. Then, its LIVE postgame reaction to Tuesday Night's 3 great games: Knicks/Celtics, Wolves/Bucks, & Lakers/Thunder. (0:00) Intro (1:45) Michael Malone Fired (4:14) Bill Reiter's Latest on Firing (23:00) Knicks Can't Beat Anybody Decent (27:37) Wolves Choke Away Game to Bucks 29:44 OKC Handles Lakers

John and Bill reveal their 7 most disappointing teams in the NBA (relative to expectations) and decide who is to blame in each scenario. (0:00) Intro (1:24) Phoenix Suns (9:05) Dallas Mevericks (20:22) Memphis Grizzlies (26:07) Philadelphia 76ers (34:42) Milwaukee Bucks (38:42) Miami Heat (43:00) New York Knicks

Bill and John start the show talking about their belief in the red hot Rockets after their impressive weekend. Then, it's a look at the Lakers handling OKC and if there is any concern for the Thunder. Next, they talk Nuggets, MPJ's place in the rotation & the jumbled up mess of the Wild Wild West. Lastly it's Weekend Radar & Team of the Night. (0:00) Intro (1:50) Red Hot Rockets (6:30) Lakers Handle OKC (8:12) OKC Concerns? (12:30) Nuggets Have Lost 4 in a Row (15:11) West 4-8 Logjam (23:34) Jalen Brunson Back (24:09) What Are You Doing Thibbs!?!?!? (29:05) The Bulls Keep Winning (32:30) Shaq Says the NBA Product is Trash (37:00) Mavs or Kings Crashing the Top 8 (39:17) Raptors Best DEF RAT Since Deadling (40:19) Team of the Night

Bill and Brad start with a little disagreement on whether the Warriors are the *2nd* favorite in the West after they handled the Lakers last night. Then, it's a look at who has the most to lose or gain in these NBA Playoffs. Then we talk Kevin Durant and hit Team of the Night.  (0:00) Intro (0:50) Steph Outduels LeBron (2:40) What Did We Learn Last Night? (4:40) If It's a 1st Round Preview....Who Ya Got? (17:15) Most on the Line in the Playoffs? (18:00) John Horst (22:16) Zach Kleiman (29:00) Kevin Durant

John and Sam discuss the Cavs comeback to smash the Knicks and the Knicks playoff prospects after going 0-12 vs the NBA's best. Then, we give some love to OKC and their chase of 70 games & the Pistons playoff chances. Next, it's lamentation of how bad the West's 9/10/11 "race". Then, it is Sam's look at some late season surges and which you can believe in. (0:00) Intro (1:30) Cavs Come Back to Crush Knicks (2:16) Knicks Playoff Prospects (6:14) OKC Just Keeps Winning (8:45) Pistons Playoff Chances (13:52) West 9/10 is YUCK (17:24) Late Season Surges, What Is Real? (18:00) Cobi White & Josh Giddey (27:00) Quintin Grimes (30:40) Dani Avdija (35:00) Austin Reaves (41:00) Team of the Night (44:00) Why Not KD in Detroit?

John and Bill start by giving a long look at Joker's historic night and whether it can vault him back into the MVP race. Did Russ' back to back late game gaffes cost Joker the MVP? Will they force Denver into the 4/5 matchup? Then, it's a discussion of Steph and the Warriors after their BIG win over the Grizzlies. Next, it's a look at the ever-changing Western Conference Playoff Picture & Team of the Night!

Bill and John try to figure out what is going on in Memphis as they crater towards the Play-In. Then, it's a look at the Rockets and Lakers after their rock fight Monday night. We finish the show with our Contender Draft, selecting the ONLY 12 teams that can win the whole thing. (0:00) Intro (1:17) Grizz Lose Again, Play-In Looming (7:40) Lakers Outlast Rockets (13:25) JJ Redick is Aging In President Years (15:45) NBA Contender Draft (16:00) Boston Celtics (17:50) OKC Thunder (19:19) Cleveland Cavs (21:06) Denver Nuggets (21:20) Golden St. Warriors (24:45) Los Angeles Lakers (29:45) New York Knicks (31:35) Houston Rockets (33:00) Minnesota Timberwolves (34:05) Los Angeles Clippers (36:12) Memphis Grizzlies (37:00) Indiana Pacers (40:11) Team of the Night

Bill and John dive into the strange saga of the Grizz firing Taylor Jenkins this late in the season. Then, they wonder if we have seen the last of KD in PHX. Next, it's a West Playoff Standings Check-In, LeBron's media tour, Weekend Radar & Team of the Night. (0:00) Intro (2:00) Grizz Fire Taylor Jenkins (12:56) Have We Seen the Last of KD in Phoenix? (16:19) West Playoff Check-In (19:00) LeBron on Giannis (20:08) LeBron's Media Tour (24:15) Weekend Radar (37:24) Team of the Night

Sam Quinn and Brad Botkin react to the Lakers losing a heartbreaker in Chicago. Are they real contenders? Is the defense good enough to win in the playoffs? Then, we get BREAKING NEWS on Taylor Jenkins being fired in Memphis and Brad and Sam break it down in real time. After that, it's a look at the Warriors with GPII out and whether the Dubs should tempt fate with the basketball gods and try to manipulate their playoff path. Lastly, they talk What is Real in March and ask if the Bulls have found their Backcourt of the Future? (0:00) Intro (5:08) Lakers Lose Heartbreaker...Are They In Trouble? (21:12) NBA Sleepers (25:00) BREAKING NEWS - Memphis Fires Taylor Jenkins (32:08) GPII Out For Warriors...Should They TRY to Get 7 Seed? (43:20) What is Real in March? (46:00) Have the Bulls Found Their backcourt of the Future (50:50) Team of the Night

Sam Quinn and John start the show talking about LeBron James' comments on Giannis playing in the 70's and his conspiracy theory on the NBA lottery. Then, it's a look at the Bucks/Nuggets & Celtics/Suns games from last night. Next, it's a deep dive into Sam's piece on how to fix tanking and Team of the Night. (0:00) Intro (1:42) LeBron James: Conspiracy Theories & Game Winners 10:51 BREAK (11:20) Joker Picks Right Back Up Against Bucks (14:57) Bucks Without Dame & Giannis (19:05) Celtics Crush Suns Without Tatum 22:44 BREAK (23:40) Have to Fix Tanking (40:30) Team of the Night

Bill and John dive into Jimmy Butler's disappointing return to Miami & then discuss Bill's reporting on the latest with Dame Lillard and his Blood Clot. (0:00) Intro (0:47) Jimmy Butler Disappoints in Return to Miami (11:30) Jimmy's Legacy with Heat (13:50) Jimmy & Draymond Pairing (15:15) Draymond DPOY Favorite (16:45) Latest on Dame Blood Clot

John and Bill dive into Anthony Davis' return to the Dallas Mavericks lineup. Why did AD come back? Shouldn't the Mavs be trying to lose? Then, the Suns just won't die. Next, the Lakers lose again...are they in Play-In danger? Following that, it's Bill's favorite topic (a chance to rip Doc Rivers). Last, it's a deep look at the Jimmy Butler revenge game in Miami tonight. (0:00) Intro (1:08) AD Returns for Dallas (7:10) KD & Suns Beat Bucks (12:52) Lakers Lose Again...Worried About Falling to Play-In (17:50) Doc Rivers Wants More Credit (24:00) Jimmy Butler Grudge Match Tonight (31:08) Team of the Night

Bill and John dive into the comeback of LeBron to the Lakers and if the terrible loss to the Bulls means anything. Next, it's a look at the bunched up nature of the Western Conference and the impact recent injuries may have on the playoff seeding. Then, a discussion of recent opponents, the Cavs and Suns and they finish with Weekend Radar & Team of the Night. (0:00) Intro (2:00) LeBron is Back, but the Lakers get Smoked by Bulls (7:00) West Playoff Bunches (11:00) Injuries Impact in the Standings (13:45) Cavs Concern Level (18:54) Suns on a Heater (22:55) Weekend Radar (35:54) Team of the Night

Bill and Brad Botkin discuss the ramifications of Steph Curry's injury. Then, they look at Brad's column about what it would take to break Steph's 3pt record...and the one guy who has a chance. Then, it's a check in on Bronny and the question of is LeBron's scoring record or Steph's 3pt record more unbreakable. (0:00) Intro (1:15) Steph Injures Tailbone in Raptors Win (13:30) Can Anyone Catch Steph? (22:45) Was Bronny the Right Pick at 55? (33:30) Which Record is More Unbreakable (37:00) Team of the Night

John and Sam Quinn start with a rapid fire look at the Celtics sale, the Cavs losing streak, the Wolves losing streak, & the Suns climbing back in to the Play-In. Then they discuss if it is time to get rid of the 65 game threshold. Then, Sam reveals his All-NBA teams and the guys that missed the cut. Next, it is on to Marcus Morris comments that he doesn't trust Daryl Morey and Team of the Night. (0:00) Intro (2:10) Celtics Sold for 6.1B (4:30) Cavs Lose Again (5:39) Wolves Lose Again (7:40) Suns Somehow 10th in West (12:00) Is it Time to Do Away with 65 Game Threshold? (16:30) Sam's All-NBA Teams (22:10) All-NBA 2nd Team (24:55) All-NBA 3rd Team (27:30) Missed the Cut (29:50) Marcus Morris Doesn't Trust Daryl Morey (38:30) Quentin Grimes is REAL (46:20) Team of the Night

John and Bill return with a look at the closest MVP race in history. Why is SGA such a big betting favorite? Do people within the NBA agree? Bill asked around the NBA and the result may surprise you. Also, Bill has a solution to fix the vote. Does Draymond Green have a DPOY case? Then, we finish with Team of the Night. (0:00) Intro (1:19) SGA vs. Joker for MVP (2:15) What Do People Around the NBA Think? (5:17) Is This the Closest MVP Race in History? (9:07) Why is SGA Such a Big Favorite? (13:50) How Much Is Voter Fatigue A Factor? (15:15) How to Fix MVP Voting? (19:51) Warriors Smash Bucks Without Steph (22:35) Draymond DPOY? (25:40) Cavs Lose Again (29:30) Team of the Night

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Bill and John ask "Do we actually know anything?" after the Warriors shocking loss to the Nuggets. Then, it's a break down of who can *actually* win it all with Bill's NBA Title Tiers list. Next, a look at the 76ers shutting PG down for the season & the Tank Wars. We finish with Team of the Night. (0:00) Intro (2:10) Tier 1 - ELITE TEAMS (6:10) Tier 2 - RECALIBRATED, REJUVENATED & DANGEROUS (9:18) Tier 3 - THE BEST PLAYER MEANS IT'S POSSIBLE (12:50) Tier 4 - SO YOU'RE SAYING THERE'S A CHANCE (18:42) Tier 5 - MIRACLES CAN HAPPEN (23:00) Tier 6 - SORRY IT'S STILL A DOC RIVERS TEAM (24:07) Tier 7 -TOO SOON, BUT THAT DAY IS COMING FAST (26:22) Tier 8 - COULDA BEEN A CONTENDER (28:25) PG Done for the Season (32:00) NBA Investigating the Tank Wars (36:43) Team of the Night

Bill and John dive into the Nuggets rough weekend, followed by a look at the West race for 2/3/4/5. Then, it's a deep dive into the Jimmy Butler effect and the soaring Warriors. Next, its on the the disaster in Phoenix and the most disappointing teams in the NBA. Then, we finish with Weekend Radar and Team of the Night. (0:00) Intro (1:22) Nuggets Rough Weekend (7:20) West 2/3/4/5 Race 13:17 BREAK (13:55) Warriors Soaring 23:38 BREAK (24:50) Suns Disaster (27:15) NBA's Biggest Disappointment (34:11) Weekend Radar (42:20) Team of the Night

John and Bill return to CBS Sports Network with a break down of all the NBA's biggest awards a month out from the end of the regular season. Joker or SGA for MVP? They also tell you who will win COY, DPOY, ROY, 6MOY and MORE! (0:00) Intro (1:02) MVP (12:05) DPOY (18:08) ROY (21:30) COY (26:23) 6MOY (31:25) MIP (37:30) CPOY (39:08) Team of the Night

John and Bill start the show talking about where KD may be traded in the offseason and if the reported asking price is fair. Then, It's a wide ranging discussion of Shaq not knowing the coach of the Pistons and what that says about NBA coverage and their marketing problem. Finally, they bounce around the East with some questions and then hit our daily Team of the Night. (0:00) Intro (1:15) KD's Asking Price (9:00) Shaq & the NBA's Marketing Problem (20:40) Pacers/Bucks Playoff Preview? (27:35) Can the Detroit Pistons Play Spoiler (32:09) East Conference Futures (39:30) East Tank Wars (42:35) Team of the Night

John and Bill react to Denvers huge win over OKC in the rematch. (0:00) Intro (0:35) Nuggets Get Their Revenge 17:14 BREAK

John and Bill talk the impact of LeBron's injury. Will the lakers tumble in the west standings? Then its a look at SGA vs. Joker with Round 1 going to SGA and the Thunder. Did that cement SGA as MVP? Then, it is Weekend Radar and Team of the Night. (0:00) Intro (1:04) How Worried Are You About LeBron Injury? (9:30) Other Injuries Around the NBA (14:22) SGA vs. Joker Round 1 (25:16) Talking Yourself Into the Bucks (28:00) Steph 26th Player to Reach 25k Points (28:30) More Fire Nico Chants (30:30) Celtics Are Still Team to beat (34:22) Sixers Go to Smackdown (36:17) Can the Mavs Lose Enough to Let Suns in Play-in? (37:16) Raptors Try to Lose...Again (39:52) Team of the Night

Bill and Brad Botkin react to the discussion of if we talk too much Warriors and Lakers...and then talk Warriors and Lakers, then we draft our Top 8 NBA Title Contenders (other than BOS, CLE, OKC). (0:00) Intro (0:30) Lakers Outlast Knicks (1:30) Do We Talk About the Warriors & Lakers Too Much? (5:30) Are the Knicks Frauds? (10:30) NBA Title Top 8 Draft (10:57) #1 Los Angeles Lakers (13:00) #2 Golden St. Warriors (14:28) #3 Denver Nuggets (16:23) #4 New York Knicks (18:10) #5 Memphis Grizz (19:00) #6 Indiana Pacers (20:45) #7 Milwaukee Bucks (22:00) #8 Minnesota T-Wolves (24:45) Where Would the Mavs Have Ranked Without Luka Trade (25:40) Team of the Night

John and Sam Quinn run through and debate the different tiers in Front Office rankings. Every team 1-30 is ranked. (0:00) Intro (1:38) Tier 1 (2:25) OKC Thunder (5:46) Boston Celtics (7:30) San Antonio Spurs (10:00) Tier 2 (10:15) Miami Heat (14:22) Tier 3 (14:34) Utah Jazz (16:24) Cleveland Cavs (17:34) Memphis Grizz (20:52) NY Knicks (23:45) Tier 4 (24:00) Philly 76ers (28:37) Clippers, Nets, Pelicans (32:35) Tier 5 (32:40) Golden St. Warriors (34:00) Toronto Raptors (36:09) Tier 6 (36:30) Orlando Magic (36:55) Indiana Pacers (39:00) Minnesota T-Wolves (41:20) Tier 7 (41:30) Los Angeles Lakers (45:30) Tier 8 (45:45) Pistons, Hornets, Wizards (49:00) Tier 9 (49:30) Bucks & Nuggets (53:25) Tier 10 (53:40) Blazers, Hawks (56:28) Tier 11 (56:48) Mavs, Suns, Kings, Bulls

Bill and John celebrate LeBron getting to 50K points and then ask if LeBron should be getting more love in the MVP discussion. Then, its a look at the Warriors who just keep winning and a deep dive on if Shaq is right in saying that Steph belongs in the GOAT convo. Lastly, we look at the playoff matchups we'd most like to see and which matchup the NBA would want for the Finals. (0:00) Intro (1:00) LeBron Gets to 50K (4:00) '25 LeBron vs. '13 MVP LeBron...Should he be Getting More MVP Love? (11:38) Warriors Keep Winning (13:00) Agree With Shaq? Does Steph Belong in GOAT Convo? (23:00) Can Warriors Catch Rockets for 5th Seed? (27:11) What Playoff Matchups Do We Want to See? (29:18) Dream Finals Matchup for NBA (36:11) Team of the Night

John and Bill dive in to all angles of the Kyrie news after he is deemed out for the season. Will Kyrie opt in now? Does this take Dallas out of the KD summer sweepstakes? Can the Suns (or Blazers) catch the Mavs for the 10 seed? Then, it's a look at the JJJ injury and the silver lining for Grizz management and ownership. Lastly, its a deep dive into the SGA vs. Joker MVP decision and Team of the Night. (0:00) Intro (0:30) Kyrie Irving Out For Season (5:00) KD to Mavs Rumors Dead Now? (7:30) Can Suns Catch Mavs for 10th? (11:00) Who Has It Worse, Mavs Fans or 76ers Fans? (14:30) JJJ Rolls Ankle, West 2-5 In Play (23:00) Should Grizz Care About Seeding? (25:50) Is SGA Winning MVP?

John and Bill dive into the Lakers resurgence and their title chances before getting into all the drama surrounding Joel Embiid's injury and him going to ownership instead of management. Then, it's Weekend Radar, a look at the warriors & Team of the Night. (0:00) Intro (1:20) Lakers Can't Lose (7:30) Glass Half Full or Empty Re: Luka (11:25) Sixers/Embiid Drama (23:00) Weekend Radar (30:00) Can the Warriors Win It All? (32:02) Team(s) of the Night

Bill and Brad Botkin react to Steph Curry historic 56 point performance reminding everyone he's still a superstar. Then, it's a debate about how many players can be THE MAN on a championship team - the true superstars. Next, we dive in to whether the Wolves made a mistake not trading for Luka & finish with Team of the Night. (0:00) Intro (0:56) Steph's Brilliance (5:00) Is Steph still One of the Guys You Can Win With? (6:22) How Many Guys Are True Superstars? 1A on Champ Team? (18:00) Did the Wolves Make A Mistake Not Trading for Luka? (34:26) Team of the Night

John and Bill are back on CBSSN and start the show breaking down KD's appearance on Draymond's podcast to discuss him saying he didn't want to go back to the Warriors, if he made the right choice, & why nothing has worked since he left Golden St. and what happens this off-season. Then, we play Western Conference Contenders & Pretenders and finish the show with Team of the Night. (0:00) Intro (0:55) KD Speaks Out on Trade Speculation (3:36) KD Says GSW Didn't Make Sense (10:30) Nothing Has Worked In PHX 12:23 BREAK (12:35) Western Conference Contenders & Pretenders (12:51) OKC Thunder (16:30) Memphis Grizzlies (20:11) Denver Nuggets 24:33 BREAK (24:30) Los Angeles Lakers (29:21) Houston Rockets (32:50) Los Angeles Clippers (34:50) Minnesota Timberwolves (37:12) Golden St. Warriors (39:15) Dallas Mavs (40:14) Sacramento Kings (41:30) team of the Night

Bill & John react LIVE to Luka's first game against the Mavs. (0:00) Intro (1:00) Luka & LeBron Dynamic Duo (12:13) It's All Working For the Lakers (18:00) West Status Check (19:00) Bad Optics for Mavs (23:17) Is JJ Redick Plainly Good?

Bill and Sam Quinn break down what to expect from Luka in his first game against the Mavs tonight and rank the Front Offices around the NBA. (0:00) Intro (1:54) Luka vs. the Mavs Tonight! (8:50) Will Nico Harrison Be At Crypto Tonight? (12:22) Front Office Rankings (31:51) Team of the Night

John and Bill dive in to the Lakers after their convincing win in Denver. Does Luka elevate them to contender status? Who other than OKC can win the West? Then, its a look at the 76ers and if they figured out they were bad too late. What is Embiid's value on the market? Lastly, it is Weekend Radar and Team of the Night. (0:00) Intro (1:30) Luka Dazzles in Denver (8:22) Concern for Nuggets? (12:20) Who Else Can Win the West? (15:40) Did the 76ers Figure Out It's Over Too Late (23:13) What Is Embiid's Value? (25:56) Weekend Radar (26:15) The Knicks Failed the Test (34:18) Suns Are A Disaster (36:44) The Wolves Are Better Without Randle (40:00) Team(s) of the Night

Bill and Brad Botkin break down the Wemby injury and the ripple effects throughout the NBA and suggest it's time to shut Joel Embiid down for the year. (0:00) Intro (0:47) Wemby Injury Impact 9:50 BREAK (12:52) The Lost Season of Joel Embiid 23:49 BREAK (24:42) Team of the Night

John and Sam breakdown the biggest storylines of the 2nd half NBA season and then react live to Wemby being ruled out for the season.