BbA 71: Which Teams Did the Best in NBA Free Agency?
Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down the biggest summer free agency and trade deals, including Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul, Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Lowry, Carmelo Anthony and more.
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BbA 70: Where Top 2021 NBA Free Agency Names Will Go
Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down and predict where big names like Chris Paul, Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Lowry and more will land in 2021 NBA Free Agency.
BbA Byte: Are Bucks Dead Without Giannis? Can Suns Sink Clippers?
What does Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury mean for the Milwaukee Bucks' NBA Finals bid? Are the Atlanta Hawks able to take advantage? Can the Phoenix Suns finally close out the never-say-day L.A. Clippers? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all that and more NBA Playoffs storylines.
BbA Byte: Can Clippers Recover? Who Wins Bucks, Hawks Series?
Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down the Phoenix Suns' stunning Game 2 win over the L.A. Clippers via "the lob" and where each team goes from here. They also make their predictions for the Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks Eastern Conference Finals.
BbA Byte: James Harden, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Jaylen Brown Injuries
Will the L.A. Lakers and Brooklyn Nets ever get fully healthy? How vulnerable are they on the eve of the NBA Playoffs? Are the Boston Celtics fully "cooked" after losing Jaylen Brown for the year? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all that, plus which teams are especially dangerous "upset specials".
BbA Byte: Westbrook's Legacy, LeBron's Complaints, Pacers' Coaching Change
Where will Russell Westbrook end up among the pantheon of all-time great NBA point guards? Is LeBron James really going to complain about the Play-In Tournament now? What should the Indiana Pacers do about Nate Bjorkgren? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all of that and more!
BbA 60: LaMelo Ball, LeBron James Return; Rebounding Disappears
What does it mean if LeBron James truly never is "100 percent" again as he's asserted? How does LaMelo Ball's return impact the Charlotte Hornets' playoff ceiling? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all that, plus Jayson Tatum scoring 60 points and Steve Kerr lamenting the lost fundamental of rebounding.
BbA Byte: Panic Time for Celtics, Questions for Kevin Love
Just how bad are things with the Boston Celtics, and what consequences might they face in both the playoffs and offseason? Did Kevin Love just permanently damage his reputation and his late-career value with his recent "inbounding outburst"? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all of that and more!
BbA Byte: Will Nets Ever Get Healthy? Are Knicks for Real? Can Steph be Stopped?
Are the Brooklyn Nets finally facing a lot of trouble after James Harden's latest injury setback? Just how far can the red-hot New York Knicks take this momentum? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all that plus how this season affects Steph Curry's legacy.
BbA Byte: Jamal Murray's Injury Impact, Why Luka Doncic is Wrong
Will Jamal Murray's torn ACL rip away the Denver Nuggets' championship chances? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss how they can stay afloat as well as why Luka Doncic and Mark Cuban are talking crazy talk when complaining about the NBA's pre-Playoffs Play-in Tournament.
BbA 55: Nuggets as Contenders, Danny Ainge Hot Seat, White Chocolate Love
Are the Denver Nuggets the sneaky Western Conference favorites after Aaron Gordon's arrival? Under what scenarios could Brad Stevens and/or Danny Ainge be fired in Boston? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all that, plus Arky's irrational love of former Sacramento Kings point guard Jason "White Chocolate" Williams.
BbA Byte: LeBron's Injury Severity, DeMarcus Cousins' Signing, Westbrook's Impact
Is LeBron James' injury more serious than previously thought? Can DeMarcus Cousins resurrect his career with the L.A. Clippers? How do we frame Russell Westbrook's latest statistical achievements? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all of that and more!
BbA Byte: Harden Better Than MJ & Kobe? Draymond Best Defender Ever?
Do you agree with Charles Barkley that James Harden is a better offensive player than Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan? What about Draymond Green's assertion that he's the greatest defender of all time? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all that, plus Aaron Gordon's trade demands and recent "suspicions" about Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis' injuries.
BbA 53: LeBron's Injury Impact, Celtics Trades, Deadline Rumors
How long can the L.A. Lakers hold down the fort while LeBron James and Anthony Davis are injured? What's the latest buzz on the sinking Boston Celtics and other teams who should be active at the NBA Trade Deadline? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes dish on all that plus the Atlanta Hawks' win streak, PJ Tucker's Milwaukee Bucks arrival and whether Brad Stevens is on the hot seat.
BbA 52: Predictions for NBA Trade Deadline, Season's 2nd Half
Considering what we've seen during the NBA's first half, who will win MVP, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year? Which teams will make big moves at the trade deadline? Who will land Andre Drummond? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all that plus who will win the 2021 NBA Finals.
Jrue Holiday, Lonzo Ball, and Rajon Rondo
With reports indicating that Jrue Holiday is available via trade, Dr. Shap, Robert Flom, and Lucas Hann discuss the Clippers' potential pursuit of not only him, but another Pelicans point guard: Lonzo Ball. The three also consider the ongoing negotiations between the league and players on the 2020-21 season and the team's interest in Rajon Rondo, and they conclude the 2020 Exit Interview series with Ivica Zubac and Landry Shamet.