Basketball by Association

Episode 126: Dan Lewig joins Joel C. Cordes to detail why the Minnesota Timberwolves' big experiment with Rudy Gobert and Karl Anthony Towns is and isn't working. They also break down how it still can be saved and why the NBA's future lineups and play style hinge on this expensive gamble.

Episode 125: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes debate what Kyrie Irving's future with the Brooklyn Nets (and even the NBA) will look like. They also celebrate signs of sustainable life for Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Episode 124: Matt Dagostino of Turner Sports and NBATV joins Joel C. Cordes to pick whether the Los Angeles Lakers or Philadelphia 76ers deserve more panic after disastrous starts. They also break down the early season players and teams that are catching their eye, for good or bad.

Episode 123: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes predict the NBA MVP, ROY, DPOY, COY, 6th Man and Most Improved Player awards for the 2022-23 season. They also pick their Eastern and Western Conference finalists, NBA champs and "League Pass special" teams to watch.

Episode 122: Raphael Haynes from The 3pt Conversion joins Joel C. Cordes to predict how the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, L.A. Clippers and Sacramento Kings will fare during the 2022-23 NBA season on Basketball by Association.

Episode 121: Matt Dagostino from NBA TV and Turner Sports joins Joel C. Cordes to predict how the Miami Heat, Atlanta Hawks, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic will fare during the 2022-23 NBA season on Basketball by Association.

Episode 120: Joey Mueller joins Joel C. Cordes to predict how the Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers will fare during the 2022-23 NBA season on Basketball by Association.

Episode 119: Matt Dagostino of Turner Sports joins Joel C. Cordes to predict how the Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks, New Orleans Pelicans, Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs will fare during the 2022-23 NBA season on Basketball by Association.

Episode 118: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes predict how the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets and Toronto Raptors will fare during the 2022-23 NBA season on Basketball by Association.

Episode 117: Dan Lewig joins Joel C. Cordes on Basketball by Association to predict how the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz, Portland Trail Blazers and Oklahoma City Thunder will fare during the 2022-23 NBA season.

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down what Patrick Beverley's arrival means for the L.A. Lakers and especially Russell Westbrook. How does Donovan Mitchell's arrival affect the future of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Utah Jazz? And where do these moves leave Kevin Durant, the Brooklyn Nets and the New York Knicks?

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down why Kevin Durant's selfish turn is creating an inevitable outcome he won't want. And why do the Los Angeles Lakers think their new youth movement will have different results than last season's geriatric disaster?

Dan Lewig joins Joel C. Cordes to break down more than a dozen NBA teams that could be viable partners for Kevin Durant. But what about the far more "selective" market for Kyrie Irving? And is Donovan Mitchell really a consolation prize or an actual better fit for many than KD?

We break down the deals that sent Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks and Malcolm Brogdon to the Boston Celtics. We also predict the likelihood of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook trades before playing Love / Hate with each of the free-agent signings like Jalen Brunson, Zach LaVine, PJ Tucker and many more.

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down the Jalen Brunson, Knicks rumors, as well as big decisions looming for DeAndre Ayton, Miles Bridges, Collin Sexton and many more. They also size up the Nuggets' trade for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Russell Westbrook's opt-in and Kyrie Irving's Nets return.

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes wrap up the 2022 NBA Finals and look forward to the biggest names, teams and rumors in 2022 NBA Free Agency as well as the 2022 NBA Draft.

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes detail how the Boston Celtics can survive Game 6 at home to set up a pivotal Game 7 in Golden State against the Warriors as well as picking the series winners.

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down why Game 4 of the 2022 NBA Finals will be a pivotal matchup for a suddenly vulnerable Golden State Warriors. How can they even the series against these effective Boston Celtics?

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down the matchups, storylines and keys for the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics in the 2022 NBA Finals. Who is the X-factor? Who will be MVP? And why don't fans realize how evenly matched these two teams actually are?

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes debate whether the Miami Heat or Boston Celtics can crawl out of the Eastern Conference Finals in one piece. They also break down why the Golden State Warriors must put the Dallas Mavericks away for good in Game 5 and the danger in failing to do so.

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes wonder how Luka Doncic's magic will fare against a Golden State Warriors "remember us" tour in the Western Conference Finals. They also break down the Eastern Conference Finals where Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat continue to expose each opponent's weaknesses, including the Boston Celtics'.

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down adjustments the Phoenix Suns made against the Dallas Mavericks as well as who can find the upper hand in the close-fought Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks series. They also detail how Joel Embiid must bounce back and whether the Memphis Grizzlies still have a chance against the Golden State Warriors.

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes dive deep into each of the 2022 NBA Playoffs second round series while reveling in the Memphis Grizzlies, Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks matchups. They also break down what makes the Phoenix Suns great and why a Philadelphia 76ers loss could have massive long-term implications.

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes weigh which of the remaining Eastern Conference teams are poised to make the NBA Finals. In addition to predicting each semifinals series, they also debate whether newcomers like the Grizzlies, Pelicans and Timberwolves are about to turn the West upside down.

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down each matchup of the 2022 NBA Playoffs' First Round, including: whether the Minnesota Timberwolves can take the Memphis Grizzlies to 7; if we underestimated the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat's prowess; and whether the Phoenix Suns are still the prohibitive favorites.