Beyond the Arc: A Daily NBA Show from CBS Sports

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 Ret...

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...

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 Step...

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 Nig...

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...

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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 & DANGEROU...

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...

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 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www...

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 As...

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 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheArcCBS • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider ▶︎Full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtPXwgo...

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 Yoursel...

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...

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, Pe...

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)...

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...

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) Ca...

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 t...

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) Int...

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? 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheArcCBS • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network...

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 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheArcCBS • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https:...

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)...

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 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheArcCBS • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports....

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. 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheArcCBS • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider ▶︎Full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?li...

John and Bill break down the entire NBA All-Star weekend. What went right (not very much) & what went wrong (most everything)? Who was this even for? Is there anything that can be done to fix it? (0:00) Intro (1:08) What Do We Think of the New Format (8:00) How Much Blame Is On LeBron? (13:00) Who Wanted All of This Swirling Nonsense (18:45) Saturday Night (22:16) Dunk Contest (28:55) Adam Sil...