Basketball by Association

Episode 177: It's the final episode of Season 5 as Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down the Jalen Brunson signing and DeMar DeRozan trade, as well as the rumors surrounding Brandon Ingram, Russell Westbrook and Lauri Markkanen. They also dig through the most overrated and underrated signings in the 2024 NBA Free Agency class so far, as well as the available needle-moving names.

Episode 176: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes round up the biggest stories so far from 2024 NBA Free Agency, the 2024 NBA Draft and recent offseason trades. This includes Paul George, Isaiah Hartenstein, Mikal Bridges, Chris Paul, Rob Dillingham, Klay Thompson, Bronny James, Zach Edey and more!

Episode 175: Why are the Boston Celtics so dominant? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down the "relentless inevitability" of this team that has flown under the radar. They discuss Kyrie Irving's renaissance with the Dallas Mavericks, why the Los Angeles Lakers seem poised to make a big coaching mistake, and they also share their favorite memories of the iconic Bill Walton and Jerry West.

Episode 174: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes point out how the future can be bright for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Indiana Pacers, despite such disappointing playoff ousters. They also detail how the Dallas Mavericks can actually have a shot in the 2024 NBA Finals against the juggernaut Boston Celtics.

Episode 173: Denver Nuggets or Minnesota Timberwolves: Who do ya got in Game 7? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes pick their winners in this prize fight. They also debate whether the New York Knicks can finally shed the Indiana Pacers and become a threat to the Boston Celtics. Finally, they also discuss the Kyrie Irving Reputation Restoration Tour and how the Dallas Mavericks have exposed the Oklahoma City Thunder's youth. All that and more on Basketball by Association!

Episode 172: Are the Minnesota Timberwolves as dominant as they've looked so far against the Denver Nuggets? Have the referees been helping the New York Knicks past the Indiana Pacers? Are the Dallas Mavericks and Cleveland Cavaliers actual threats to the Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics, respectively? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes check in on each 2024 NBA Playoffs semifinal series.

Episode 171: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes buckle up for a retro-modern semifinal matchup between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers. They also detail why the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves may give us an all-time classic showing. Would the Boston Celtics rather see the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Orlando Magic? And can the Dallas Mavericks actually test the Oklahoma City Thunder? All that and more on Basketball by Association!

Episode 170: Do the Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers suddenly have enough life to be dangerous? Are the Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers already cooked? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes check in with each 2024 NBA Playoffs series, detailing how the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves have dominated while the Indiana Pacers and Dallas Mavericks have made things interesting.

Episode 169: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes prognosticate every first-round matchup for the 2024 NBA Playoffs. They tackle big storylines like the Dallas Mavericks needing to win a series, why the Phoenix Suns are the worst possible matchup for the Minnesota Timberwolves, how the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers are prepared for a bloodbath, and why the Milwaukee Bucks are about to be embarrassed by the Indiana Pacers.

Episode 168: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down the nearly formed 2024 NBA Playoffs field while wondering whether the Denver Nuggets are the West's team to beat. Who do the other top teams like the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder want to see in the first round? They also assess the threat level teams like the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers pose to the front-running Boston Celtics.