Beyond the Arc: A Daily NBA Show from CBS Sports

John, Ashley, & Chris Walker return to CBSSN to breakdown Game 3 of the NBA Finals. We start with a look at how dominant these Celtics really are. Next, we celebrate the pairing of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. Then, we give Kyrie some flowers for his Game 3 performance and tell you how Luka is letting his team down with his selfishness. Following that is a look at the quirkiness of Joe Mazzu...

Bill & John are back and start the show remembering Jerry West. Next, it's a look at how the injuries to Kristaps Porzingis and Luka Doncic will impact the rest of the NBA Finals. Then, We talk Mavs adjustments and the WILD recall of Joe Mazzulla. We follow that with a chat about the best cities for NBA expansion and finish with predictions for Game 3. (0:00) Intro (0:30) Remembering Jerry Wes...

Ashley & Bill try to figure out how the Mavs can get back into the NBA Finals. Then, It's a discussion of whether a Finals loss hurts Luka Doncic's legacy. Finally, a look at where the Lakers coaching search can go from here. (0:00) Intro (3:00) How Do Mavs Get Back in NBA Finals (4:45) Luka Is Too Easy to Guard (7:15) Where Is Kyrie? (12:35) Luka's Legacy Hit (17:15) Does Luka Start Looking A...

Ashley, John, & Bill weigh in on the breaking news of Dan Hurley turning down the Lakers and staying at UCONN. How down bad are the Lakers? Then, It's a look at where the Lakers turn next. Next its a look back at Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Is the series over? Can you win with Luka? Will Kyrie ever show up? Is Jrue the Finals MVP so far? Is Jayson Tatum the Celtics best player? (0:00) Intro (0:2...

Ashley, Bill, & John return to CBSSN to recap all things NBA Finals Game 1, Adam Silver's press conference, giving Doris Burke her flowers & a Game 2 preview. (0:00) Intro (2:05) Celtics Destroy Mavs in Game 1 (5:15) The Mavs Math Problem (8:45) Tatum was Bad, But Maybe It Doesn't Matter (10:00) Mavs Confusion BREAK 15:30 (15:41) Kristaps Porzingis Returns!! (22:45) Jason Kidd Adjustments...

John, Ashley, & Bill return to CBSSN to preview Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Will Jayson Tatum finally break through? Can Luka & Kyrie continue their magical run? What do we expect in Game 1 tonight? What do we make of the Dan Hurley to the Lakers rumors? (0:00) Intro (2:00) Media Day was Low Energy (3:05) Pressure on Both Teams (4:15) Are the Mavs Cinderella? (5:00) How Anticipated is this F...

Ashley & John return to answer the 10 biggest burning questions ahead of the 2024 NBA Finals. (0:00) Intro (5:27) #10 How healthy is Kristaps Porzingis? (10:57) #9 How does Kyrie respond to playing in The Garden? (16:49) #8 Do You Trust Joe Mazzulla (22:14) #7 Is Dereck Lively II Ready? (26:49) #6 Whose team are the Celtics? Does it Matter? (30:13) #5 Is Luka the Best Player In the World? (34:...

We return to CBSSN for this Monday show and are joined by Adam Finkelstein & Kyle Boone for our Mock Lottery! We break down the entire lottery and even have a trade! Then, we finish with a roundtable discussion about where Bronny James ends up! (0:00) Intro (1:06) Hawks select Zaccharie Risscher (4:45) Blazers Move Up & select Donovan Clingan (9:12) Rockets select Alex Sarr (12:44) Spurs s...

John and Bill start with a reaction to the Mavs demolition of the Wolves. What does this mean for Luka's legacy? What now for the Wolves? Then, its a Finals preview a look at Rest vs. Rust & we finish with a chat about "Inside the NBA' and what the last season will look like. (0:00) Intro (1:11) Mavs Embarrass Wolves (7:00) Luka's Place in History (9:15) What Now for Wolves? (19:35) NBA Finals...

Ash & Bill return to get you ready for Game 5...what is the Wolves path to win in 7? Then, it's Bill's list of All-Time Clutch Duos. After that, we examine the future of Pascal Siakam and the Pacers. Then, we finish with the MVP of the Playoffs and a Game 5 prediction. (0:00) Intro (3:15) Mavs/Wolves Game 5 (4:05) Recipe For Wolves to Win Series (8:15) Save Lively II For Game 6 (11:30) All-Tim...

On this Wednesday edition of Beyond the Arc, John, Bill, & Ash are back on CBSSN and we start with a look back at Game 4 of Mavs/Wolves...KAT finally gets out of his funk & Ant avoids a sweep. Next we ask why everyone loves to hate Rudy Gobert? Then it's a discussion on how much pressure is building for the Mavs. Following that, we discuss what it means that Bronny James is staying in the...

Bill, Ash, & John return to CBSSN and start the show looking back at the Celtics sweep of the Indiana Pacers. How much pressure were the Celtics under? Do Jayson Tatum's box score numbers lie? Next its a discussion of who is most to blame for the Pacers coming up short repeatedly. Following that, we go over LeBron's offseason options, look at the free agent class of 2024 and finish with a prev...

Ash, Bill, & John hop on to discuss the pending sweeps in both the WCF & the ECF. (0:00) Intro (2:20) Mavs/Wolves (22:45) Celtics/Pacers

John and Bill start the show looking back at the Celtics Game 2 win over the Pacers...but what about Jayson Tatum? Is this Jaylen Brown's team now? Why does Tatum struggle in the playoffs? How does the Haliburton injury impact the Pacers? Then, it's a discussion about what "Inside the NBA" means to viewers and NBA fans and what happens next. Then, we finish with a preview of Friday night's Mavs/Wo...

Bill, Ash, & John start the show looking back at Kyrie, Luka and the Mavs winning Game1 in Minnesota and it includes a conversation of how Kyrie has matured on and off court. Have we crowned Ant Man too quickly? Next it's a look at the All-NBA teams and we ask the question if building around stars is different in the current NBA? Then its a look at the Cavs offseason and the firing of coach J....

Bill, Ash (in her Celtics Green shirt), & John are back on CBSSN. We start the show with a look back at the Pacers choke job in Game 1 in Boston. Who is most to blame? The we do our Knicks Offseason autopsy. Following that is a deep discussion reacting to LeBron's comments on what it's like to be Bronny & how his son is similar to WNBA superstar, Caitlin Clark. We finish the show with a lo...

Bill, Ash, & John return to CBSSN and start the show looking ahead to both Conference Finals matchups. First it's Wolves/Mavs and a prediction on the outcome, followed by a discussion of if the Celtics can get out of their own way against the Pacers. Next, we tell you why we don't believe LeBron when it comes to the Lakers coaching search and we finish with a conversation about what is fair wh...

Ash, Bill, & John return to breakdown the huge weekend of NBA hoops. The Wolves shock the champs in Denver, the Pacers outlast the Knicks, & the Mavs and Luka send the Thunder home. (0:00) Intro (3:10) Wolves/Nuggets (19:00) Knicks/Pacers (30:15) Mavs/Thunder

On this special edition of Beyond the ARC, Mike Mancias joins Bill to talk about training LeBron, how much longer LeBron could play, the science behind Load Management, working out on the set of Space Jam 2, Bronny James, & his book "Gameplan". (0:00) Intro (1:14) Pushing LeBron (2:45) LeBron's Legacy (3:30) Planning LeBron's Training (6:00) How Much Longer Could LeBron Play? (8:15) Load Manag...

John and Bill start the show looking at Wolves/Nuggets Game 6 and the series in general. Is there ANY prediction to make for Game 7? Is this the wildest series ever? Next it's a look at the desperation rankings of all 7 teams remaining. Who is MOST DESPERATE to win the title this year? Then, its a look at Knicks/Pacers Game 6 and Mavs/Thunder Game 6. (0:00) Intro (0:30) Wolves/Nuggets (17:45) Desp...

Ashley is joined by Brad Botkin & we start with asking if we've learned anything about the Celtics. Next the Cavs have a tumultuous off-season ahead which we look at. After that it's a discussion of how the Mavs have adjusted to go up 3-2 on the Thunder, and predictions for Nuggets/Wolves Game 6 tonight. (0:00) Intro (0:37) Celtics...Did We Learn Anything? (8:55) Cavs Uncertain Future (17:00)...

Bill & John dive deep into Nikola Jokic reminding everyone who he is and why he's the MVP. Then its a look at what this season could mean for Joker's legacy and where he ranks All-Time. Next, John reveals some frustration with the discourse surrounding Rudy Gobert. Then, we look at the Knicks/Pacers series and marvel at how Jalen Brunson has dominated. Following that, it's a discussion on Bron...

Ash, Bill, & John return to CBSSN to talk all things NBA Playoffs & NBA Combine. We start with a loom at the Mavs choking away Game 4 against OKC...is this another indictment on Luka? Kyrie? Next, its a look at the Celtics Game 4 win against the 'Zombie Cavs'...Joe Mazzulla thinks its a good thing the Celtics are being tested late...we don't. We follow that with a discussion of Bronny Jame...

John, Ash, & Bill dive into the Pacers big win over the Knicks in Game 4. Have the Knicks run out of gas? How much should we blame Thibs? Next it's a look at Nuggets/Wolves and if we were premature in doubting the Champs. We follow with a conversation about the Celtics/Cavs & Mavs/OKC, and finish asking the question...OK Hawks, you won the lottery, now what? (0:00) Intro (1:30) Pacers/Knic...

John is joined by Colin Ward-Henniger of CBS Sports to look at the Mavs evening their series with OKC, the Celtics disaster of a performance in Game 2 at home against the Cavs, the mess in Phoenix, Jay Wright's appearance yesterday on BTA, & previews of tonight's two Game 3s. (0:00) Intro (1:11) Mavs/OKC (1:55) Luka's Comeback Game (6:30) Josh Giddey's Fit (10:30) Thunder's Bright Future (12:0...