Beyond the Arc: A Daily NBA Show from CBS Sports

John and Sam Quinn return and start the show talking about last night's disappointing games from Luka and Jimmy Butler. Then, they talk about the Lakers and Warriors ceilings. Following that, it's a deep dive in to potential Kevin Durant trades in the upcoming off-season, John's plea for the 76ers to tank, & Team(s) of the Night. (0:00) Intro (2:37) Luka Meh In Lakers Loss to Jazz (8:40) What...

John and Brad Botkin celebrate KD joining the 30k scoring club, but it seems there is trouble in paradise. Then it's back into the latest on the Nico Harrison vs. Disgruntled Mavs Fans saga. Next, its a discussion of the Lakers chances in the West after signing Alex Len, a chat about Brandon Ingram's new extension, and what the hell is wrong with John's Sixers? (0;00) Intro (0:59) KD Joins 30k...b...

John and Bill are back on CBSSN and start the show diving into Luka's debut with the Lakers. Have bad of a look is all of this for the Mavericks? What is the symbolism of Dirk going to the game? Then, we ask if the Mavs are cursed, or is this just karma? Next, it's how good are the Lakers and Warriors after the beginnings of Luka and Jimmy Butler in their new homes and Team of the Night. (0:00) In...

John and Bill recap the WILD weekend in the NBA and all the fallout from the Trade Deadline. AD hurts himself in his first game as a Mav...the Lakers rescind the Mark Williams trade, what do they do now?...Jimmy Butler shines in his Warriors debut...Luka debuts tonight...then it;'s Weekend Radar and Team(s) of the Night. (0:00) Intro (1:20) AD Debuts....Good News/Bad News (7:26) Lakers Rescind Mar...

Bill and Brad Botkin break down the biggest Winners and Losers from the NBA's WILD trade deadline & reveal which teams they feel differently about for this season. (0:00) Intro (1:20) Trade Deadline Winners & Losers (1:40) Los Angeles Lakers - Winner (2:40) Rob Pelinka - Winner (7:15) West Tiers (12:26) Mavs or Warriors For the Rest of THIS Season? (15:45) Golden St. Warriors - Winner (19:...

John and Bill react to all things post trade deadline. What now for KD and the Phoenix Suns? Does this do more damage to KD's legacy? What is Jimmy Butler's fit in Golden State? Why didn't the Bulls trade Vuc to the Warriors? What is the current pecking order in the West? Then, it's a look at some of the other smaller moves around the league. (0:00) Intro (1:00) KD Stays in Phoenix (6:30) More Dam...

(0:00) Intro (0:28) Jimmy Butler Traded to Golden St. Warriors (6:20) Jimmy's Fit in Golden St. (10:40) How Toxic Could Draymond/Jimmy Be? (15:20) Does This Mean That KD Stays Put? (18:00) What Now For the Suns? (20:15) Warriors or Suns For the Rest of This Season? (22:40) Current West Pecking Order

John and Bill have all the latest on the NBA Trade Deadline and LeBron's comments on Luka joining the Lakers. (0:00) Intro (1:00) LeBron Talks Luka (9:37) Can the Lakers Find A Center? (11:00) Bucks/Wizards Deal (15:40) Kevin Durant Latest (23:20) Jimmy Butler Latest (27:45) Golden St. Warriors Latest (33:45) What's Up in Philly? (37:10) Is There ANY Market For Brad Beal? (39:40) Smaller Moves Pos...

John and Bill host a postgame LIVE show after the Celtics handle the Cavs, but start the show talking all things trade deadline. When will Luka debut for the Lakers? What's Bill's latest reporting on Kevin Durant & Jimmy Butler? What should the Rockets do now? (0:00) Intro (0:58) Luka Back Saturday? (1:15) Luka's Revealing Press Conference (7:40) Trade Deadline Latest (7:53) KD Latest (17:08)...

John and Bill give LIVE reaction to the De'Aaron Fox to San Antonio trade and talk all things Luka to LA and the latest on Jimmy Butler. (0:00) Intro (1:05) De'Aaron Fox Traded to San Antonio (4:26) Did San Antonio Win the Trade By Keeping Castle? (6:50) How Quickly Does This Change the Spurs Timeline? (9:45) The Kings Side of the Deal (14:00) What's Next For the Bulls? (15:00) More on Luka to the...

Bill Reiter and Producer Aaron react to the WILDEST TRADE in NBA history...Luka Doncic traded to the Lakers for Anthony Davis!

Bill is joined by Brad Botkin to discuss all the BIGGEST snubs from the All-Star game (we're looking at you Sabonis & Ball), should the coaches vote on the reserves, Bill's latest reporting on what the De'Aaron Fox situation says about player empowerment in the new CBA, the Jimmy Butler/Brad Beal puzzle, Team(s) of the Night and more!!! (0:00) Intro (2:00) Biggest All-Star Snubs (2:30) Domanta...

John and Bill react to the New York Knicks beating the Denver Nuggets 122-112 and then dive into JJ Redick's comments after Bronny's struggles in Philly. (0:00) Intro (1:16) The Knicks Can Beat Anyone (3:00) Can the Knicks Challenge the Celtics? (4:49) Concerns for the Knicks (9:00) Where are we on Knicks Defense 13:30 What If ALL of This is Joker? (16:00) Is Joker the MVP? (18:11) Denver Concerns...

John and Bill cover every angle of the Jimmy Butler mess in Miami and then discuss the jam packed middle of the Western Conference and ask who do you trust more? (0:00) Intro (3:00) Jimmy Butler Suspended Indefinitely, Now What? (6:58) How Does This End? (7:30) How Much of Jimmy's Choices Are About the Money? (9:35) Which Teams Get Involved Now That the Price Is Lower? (11:50) Are the Warriors Now...

John and Bill dive into the latest in the Jimmy Butler saga. What is the best course of action? Should the Heat pay Jimmy to go away? Do the Heat have a secret agenda? Do the Suns have enough to trade for Jimmy? Have the Suns made it toxic enough for Brad Beal to want out? Then, it is a wide variety of topics in Weekend Radar (including if the Lakers strong play of late is real) & team(s) of t...

John and Bill are back on CBSSN with their reaction to the All-Star Starters being announced. Then its our Midseason Report Card...a grade for all 15 Western Conference teams. (0:00) Intro (1:00) All-Star Starters Announced (12:15) Western Conference Midseason Grades (12:30) Dallas Mavericks (14:00) Denver Nuggets (17:00) Golden State Warriors (19:55) Houston Rockets (21:54) Los Angeles Clippers (...

John and Sam Quinn dive into the latest in the Jimmy Butler drama. Will Miami be able to trade him after his 2 game suspension? Are th e Phoenix Suns positioning themselves to be the destination? Then, we give letter grades to each team in the Eastern Conference and conclude with Team(s) of the Night. (0:00) Intro (0:50) Jimmy Butler Suspended...Again (4:07) Did the Suns Win the Jazz Trade? (9:54)...

John and Bill break down everything from the Rockets win over the Cavs in our LIVE postgame show! (0:00) Intro (1:30) Rockets Shock Cavs 109-108 (6:00) Concern for Rockets Offense? (7:20) Donovan Mitchell Concern? (10:00) Where Do the Cavs Add? (12:23) Rockets Ceiling (17:37) Should the Rockets Make a Trade Before the Deadline (24:13) How Many All-Stars On the Rockets? (25:25) Why Does No One Go t...

John and Bill are back and start the show with LeBron and him being back to his old tricks trying to bully the Lakers. Then, it's a look at who in the West is in the most trouble. Suns? Warriors? Lakers? Next, we ask where does Jayson Tatum rank among the All-Time greats to never win MVP. Who is the next American to win the award? Finally, we ask if anyone is moved by the Dunk Contest and give out...

Bill and Brad do a deep dive on The Disease of More! Pat Riley vs. Jimmy Butler. Steph vs. the Warriors. LeBron vs. the NBA. Who thinks they are the smartest in the room? (0:00) Intro (1:30) Is Pat Riley Suffering From His Own Disease of More? (14:30) How Much Blame Is On Riley? (20:05) Have the Warriors Quit on the Season? (26:00) Should the Warriors Trade Steph? (28:45) Similarities Between Warr...

John and Bill breakdown the Thunder HUGE win over the Cleveland Cavs! (0:00) Intro (2:30) What Happened with Donovan Mitchell? (6:20) Anything to Take From the Cavs Side (11:15) Who Has the More Difficult Path? (13:45) Does Tonight Give SGA the MVP Lead? (19:00) Thunder vs. Field & Cavs vs. Field (21:15) How Many All-Stars Do the Cavs & Thunder Have? (29:00) Big Picture Thunder (30:30) OVE...

John and Bill are back on CBSSN with a full breakdown of all the major awards at the halfway point of the NBA season. (0:00) Intro (2:40) Most Valuable Player (12:40) Rookie of the Year (22:00) Is This the Worst Rookie Class in Recent Memory? (23:00) Coach of the Year (26:38) Defensive Player of the Year (31:41) Sixth Man of the Year (36:00) Most Improved Player (40:48) Team(s) of the Night 🎥 WAT...

Bill and John return with a Western Conference Status Check. Who is the second best team in the West? Is JJJ better than Ja? Is it time to write the Lakers eulogy? The Suns are a disaster and who the blame falls on is interesting. Then, it's Overreaction Tuesday & Team(s) of the Night. (0:00) Intro (2:08) Who is the 2nd Best in the West? (17:00) Is JJJ the Grizz Best Player? (18:47) Is it Time...

John and Bill return with a status check on the Eastern Conference. The Cavs lost...big deal or just part of the NBA? The Celtics can't shoot, will that be their undoing? The Bucks are back to being mediocre, who do we blame? Then it's Weekend Radar with a look at the Miami Heat and their (limited) options with Jimmy Butler, PG being bored, and some flowers for the Magic. Lastly, it's Team(s) of t...

Bill and Sam Quinn start the show asking the question is Pat Riley washed? What is the parallel to the dynasty Spurs? Then, it's a look at the next 5 years in the NBA. Who are the year by year champions? MVPs? Breakout players? Lastly, are the Suns, Lakers, & Warriors DONE and Team(s) of the Night. (0:00) Intro (1:47) More Heat Drama... (2:37) Is Pat Riley Washed? 13:43 BREAK (17:30) Predictin...