Basketball by Association

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down every game of the 2022 NBA Play-in Tournament and predict the results for each NBA Playoffs series matchup.

100th Episode Special: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes pick which NBA Playoff matchups will be most intriguing, including whether top teams like the Suns, Sixers, Celtics, and Warriors have anything to fear, as well as if up-and-comers like the Grizzlies, Raptors and Timberwolves can do some damage.

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes predict whose heads roll once the L.A. Lakers' season from hell concludes. Are the Brooklyn Nets back in the East's top 4 with Kyrie Irving playing full time? Are the Celtics really the NBA's team to beat now? Can the Miami Heat recover from the Jimmy Butler, Udonis Haslem spat?

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down whether the streaking Minnesota Timberwolves are a credible threat. And are the Miami Heat as good as they seem? What are the chances that the L.A. Lakers miss the playoffs entirely? Check out all that and more as we gear up for the NBA's final 10 regular season games.

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down the post-James Harden trade Philadelphia 76ers and the white-hot Boston Celtics. They also debate why it's time to finally let Kyrie Irving play home games for the Brooklyn Nets, as well as Gregg Popovich's NBA legacy after notching the all-time wins mark.

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes revise their 2021-22 NBA Season predictions while also "fixing" the Slam Dunk competition for next year. They then dive into LeBron's complicated legacy with Michael Jordan and why Steph Curry might be more influential than both.

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down the winners and losers from the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline. What's next for big, moved names like James Harden, Ben Simmons, Domantas Sabonis? And why did teams like the L.A. Lakers, New York Knicks, Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls fail to do anything?

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down whether the New York Knicks should keep Julius Randle at the NBA Trade Deadline. Should the Boston Celtics blow it up? What about all those James Harden, Ben Simmons, Russell Westbrook and Marcus Smart rumors? Plus, find out how the Cleveland Cavaliers' fared in their acquisition of Caris LeVert.

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down the impact of the LeBron James and Joe Ingles injuries, why the Atlanta Hawks are suddenly hot, as well as the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline markets for Russell Westbrook, Ben Simmons, James Harden and more.

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes cook up genius NBA Trade Deadline deals for floundering teams like the L.A. Lakers while also greasing the wheels for the Denver Nuggets, Dallas Mavericks, Minnesota Timberwolves and more. Find out where big names like Jaylen Brown, Domantas Sabonis, C.J. McCollum, Jerami Grant and many more wind up!

Can the L.A. Lakers be saved? How do the Golden State Warriors get back on track? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes also debate whether Kyrie Irving and James Harden keep the Brooklyn Nets afloat without Kevin Durant, which other Atlanta Hawks will be traded and why the New York Knicks flipped Kevin Knox for Cam Reddish.

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down the NBA's All-Star voting hits and misses at the season's halfway point while also nominating award winners. They also name their biggest surprises and disappointments of the season so far and bask in the return debuts of Klay Thompson and Kyrie Irving.

What will having Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson mean for the Brooklyn Nets and Golden State Warriors' championship hopes? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes also hit on Rockets stars Kevin Porter Jr. and Christian Wood's suspensions, Josh Giddey's promise and Rajon Rondo's trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Ep. 88 - Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss the opportunities and challenges for key NBA teams as COVID's Omicron variant ravages rosters. They also break down Kyrie Irving's pending return to the Brooklyn Nets and which rosters are primed for NBA Trade Deadline makeovers.

As missed games and quarantined players begin to skyrocket, the NBA is faced with its latest COVID-related headache. Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes also break down the early NBA MVP field, whether the Boston Celtics should trade for Ben Simmons and much more.

Is history repeating itself for yet another "Thibs team" with the New York Knicks? Does Kemba Walker still have a place in the NBA? What's behind the sustained early-season starts for the Chicago Bulls and Phoenix Suns? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down all that and more.

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes run down the top headlines from around the NBA, including LeBron James punching Isaiah Stewart, the Sacramento Kings firing Luke Walton, Klay Thompson healing up, the Phoenix Suns' win streak and much more.

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss the escalating situations with Robert Sarver and the Phoenix Suns, Nikola Jokic's response to Markieff Morris, as well as Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers. They also break down the sustainability of the Golden State Warriors, Washington Wizards, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers and more.

Which NBA players have been true highlights, or even just exceeded expectations, so far during the season's start? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes run down an extensive list ranging from unsung heroes to huge stars shining especially bright during the first few weeks.

Which fast starts to the 2021-22 NBA season should be taken seriously and which are frauds? Which slow beginnings are no cause for alarm versus those that portend long-term struggles? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all that plus the biggest storylines from the league's opening week.

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes predict every aspect of the 2021-22 season, including division and conference standings, NBA Playoffs results and award winners. Plus, find out how the biggest names like Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Steph Curry, Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Trae Young, Zion Williamson, Anthony Davis and many more will fare this year.

Are the Atlanta Hawks a lurking threat in the Eastern Conference? What's the outlook for big names like Trae Young, Jimmy Butler, Bradley Beal, LaMelo Ball, Bam Adebayo, Kyle Lowry and Gordon Hayward? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes also break down what to expect from the Miami Heat, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards and Orlando Magic in 2021-22.

Can the Denver Nuggets get over the hump in their division and finally win the West? What's the outlook for big names like Nikola Jokic, Damian Lillard, Karl-Anthony Towns, Donovan Mitchell, Jamal Murray, Rudy Gobert and Anthony Edwards? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes also break down what to expect from the Utah Jazz, Portland Trail Blazers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder in 2021-2...

Can the Brooklyn Nets run away with a tough Atlantic Division? What's the outlook for big names like Kevin Durant, Ben Simmons, James Harden, Kyrie Irving, Julius Randle, Jayson Tatum and Joel Embiid? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes also break down what to expect from the Philadelphia 76ers, New York Knicks, Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors in 2021-22.

Are the Los Angeles Lakers actually the favorites to win the Pacific Division this season? What's the outlook for big names like LeBron James, Steph Curry, Devin Booker, Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Klay Thompson? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes also break down what to expect from the L.A. Clippers, Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings in 2021-22.