Basketball by Association

Let the trade rumors and speculation begin as Bob Bajek ("Bajek & Brown" podcast) joins Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes to break down which teams we can expect to be especially active before the NBA Trade Deadline.

Did the Dallas Mavericks go too far in not playing the U.S. National Anthem during their home games? How likely is Kyle Lowry to be traded by the Toronto Raptors and to where? Arky Shea & Joel C. Cordes discuss all that and more!

Has LeBron James actually gotten better during his age-36 season? Do some NBA stars have a good point to call this year's All-Star Game pointless? And is it time for Charles Barkley to finally retire from "Inside the NBA"? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all that plus check-ins with the Mavs, Warriors, Knicks and Kings.

Can the Brooklyn Nets be NBA title contenders with a bottom-three defense? Which NBA teams that have suddenly recovered from slow starts should now be taken seriously? Join Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes for your mid-week dose of hoops talk!

Arky Shea welcomes NBA TV's Beau Estes and Turner Sports' Matt Dagostino to discuss calling off the All-Star game, naming the Top 4 teams in each conference and who is battling for the MVP.

How is the NBA going to pull off its All-Star Weekend during a pandemic? Are certain media members dropping the ball in how they cover the league? Brawl Network's NBA Editor Kate Bresnahan joins Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes for a fast-paced conversation on all that and more.

Did Shaq's recent unsolicited bashing of Donovan Mitchell cross a line? Is it time for he and Charles Barkley to be replaced on TNT's "Inside the NBA"? Just who are the Golden State Warriors so far, and why are the L.A. Lakers so formidable? NBA writer & podcaster Jannelle Moore joins Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes to discuss all that, plus lessons still to learn on the 1-year anniversary of Kobe Br...

LaMelo Ball's season goals, teams we love watching, plus reviews of NBA2K21's shot mechanics overall in this bite-sized bit of NBA conversation starter!

Join Arky Shea & Joel C. Cordes as they discuss Caris LeVert's scary diagnosis, Kyrie Irving's pending return and upcoming big games to watch.

Was James Harden's dynamite debut a sign of things to come for the newest-look Brooklyn Nets? What can the Boston Celtics expect from Kemba Walker this year? How important was Ja Morant's early return for the Memphis Grizzlies, and how can the NBA weather its rising number of positive COVID tests and game postponements? Theo Brown of "Bajek and Brown" joins Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes to discuss...

James Harden is now on the Brooklyn Nets after a blockbuster deal also involving the Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers that included Victor Oladipo and Caris LeVert. Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all the breaking details and assess what's next for the Nets after risking their future on a third superstar.

NBA Draft expert Daniel O'Brien joins Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes to chat about the rookies, sophomores and third-year players who are impressing so far. Is it time to rethink everything we knew about LaMelo Ball's NBA-readiness? Where do topline rookies like James Wiseman and Anthony Edwards, along with promising mid-picks like Deni Avdija and Tyrese Haliburton, stack up after the first few week...

Matt Dagostino of NBA.com joins Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes to discuss the dwindling number of James Harden destinations, along with the genius of Chris Paul and whether we should believe in the L.A. Clippers or the Golden State Warriors.

How long before you know who an NBA team is going to be? How quickly should a GM push the "panic button" at the start of the season? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all that plus teams that must be early season buyers on the NBA trade market. It's "Basketball by Association" on the Brawl Network!

NBA TV's Beau Estes joins Arky Shea & Joel C. Cordes to quickly dissect the early injuries, pitfalls and promises of the NBA season's first handful of games.

Can we trust our first impressions of the Brooklyn Nets and L.A. Lakers already? Which other on-paper contenders already look legit and who should we be worried about? How much money would you pay for Reggie Bullock's "double number" New York Knicks jersey? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down the early showings of the NBA season while also diverting to Dirk Nowitzki, Allen Iverson, Jason Willi...

Who will win the 2020-21 NBA MVP? Is Luka Doncic's narrative stronger than Giannis Antetokounmpo's bid for a threepeat? Will we see a repeat of the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals? Can Zion Williamson nab NBA's Most Improved Player just by logging a full season? From LeBron James to Kawhi Leonard; Trae Young to Steph Curry, Kevin Durant to Kyrie Irving; and from the Brooklyn Ne...

Is it inevitable that James Harden won't finish this season with the Houston Rockets? What can (and shouldn't) we take away after initial impressions of LaMelo Ball's Charlotte Hornets debut and Isaac Okoro's first game with the Cleveland Cavaliers? It's Basketball by Association on The Brawl Network as Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes also figure out why the NBA decided to change its rest policy at s...

Did the Eastern Conference's top teams like the Milwaukee Bucks, Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics do enough this offseason to stay there? Can the Miami Heat surprise everyone all over again? What about pressure-packed, new-look squads like the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets? Are they in for a tougher-than-anticipated dogfight with up-and-comers like the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets and...

Did the Western Conference's elite L.A. Lakers, Clippers and Denver Nuggets do enough this offseason to stay on top? Are the Golden State Warriors poised to crash the NBA's party after a lost year? Where does the West's middle-class New Orleans Pelicans, Portland Trail Blazers, Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets stand? And can younger teams like the Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns take...

Did the Milwaukee Bucks' pair of blockbuster trades do enough to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo long-term? Does Chris Paul's arrival with the Phoenix Suns move the needle on their playoff hopes? What about the lesser-heralded respective moves for Robert Covington and Dennis Schroeder by the Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes are rejoined by Bob Bajek and Theaus...

What are the chances that the top 2020 NBA free agents actually leave during such a weird offseason? If they do, where would they fit best and at what price? Joel C. Cordes is joined by Bob Bajek and Theaus Brown of "Bajek & Brown ( https://anchor.fm/bajek-brown) " to break down a list that includes Anthony Davis, Brandon Ingram, Fred VanVleet, DeMar DeRozan, Montrezl Harrell, Andre Drummond, Gord...

Is it a good idea that the NBA appears poised for a mid-December return date? What about all the hurdles in pulling off the 2020 NBA Draft, NBA Free Agency and Training Camp in such a tight window before the real games begin?  Join Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes to discuss those scenarios as well as how the outlook for the Draft has likely changed for all teams involved. The guys also break down som...

Which of the latest NBA personnel hires make the most sense among Stephen Silas, Mike D'Antoni, Stan Van Gundy, Ime Udoka, Daryl Morey and more? What's next for the Houston Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers and New Orleans Pelicans as they make fundamental front office moves? How worried should the Brooklyn Nets be about Kyrie Irving's headspace, especially as it meshes (or doesn't) with new coach Steve...

Special guest Dan Lewig of 'The Heater' podcast (and long-time collaborator) joins Joel C. Cordes to frame the context that so many are missing with the LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan GOAT debate. They also discuss notable takeaways from the 2020 NBA Finals as well as what the offseason holds for the L.A. Lakers and Miami Heat. Finally, the guys  figure out what's next for the Houston Rockets' Da...