Just how bad are things with the Boston Celtics, and what consequences might they face in both the playoffs and offseason? Did Kevin Love just permanently damage his reputation and his late-career value with his recent "inbounding outburst"? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all of that and more!

Can Anthony Davis' return be enough to rejuvenate the L.A. Lakers, or is it too little too late? Who are the Brooklyn Nets especially vulnerable to now that James Harden has been ruled out for the regular season? Can the L.A. Clippers stay under the radar to win an NBA championship? Arky Shea & Joel C. Cordes discuss all that and more!

Are the Brooklyn Nets finally facing a lot of trouble after James Harden's latest injury setback? Just how far can the red-hot New York Knicks take this momentum? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all that plus how this season affects Steph Curry's legacy.

Have the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards turned the respective corners on their seasons after a couple of incredibly positive weeks? What's their ceiling? How can the NBA fix its "resting problem" for teams, players, ticket holders and sponsors? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all that plus LaMarcus Aldridge's legacy after he abruptly retired from the Brooklyn Nets.

Will Jamal Murray's torn ACL rip away the Denver Nuggets' championship chances? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss how they can stay afloat as well as why Luka Doncic and Mark Cuban are talking crazy talk when complaining about the NBA's pre-Playoffs Play-in Tournament.

Will pending new owners Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore resurrect the Seattle SuperSonics at the expense of the Minnesota Timberwolves? Which Western Conference team is actually the frontrunner for the NBA Finals? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all that, debate whether Miles Bridge's dunk over Clint Capela was really that good, and figure out why the Brooklyn Nets may be a looming NBA Playoffs "upset special".

Author Bob Kuska joins Joel C. Cordes to preview his new book "Shake and Bake: The Life and Times of NBA Great Archie Clark", telling unsung stories of Archie's impact on the modern game with revolutionary moves both on and off the court. They also delve into Elgin Baylor's legacy as well as which modern players would have thrived in the 1960s-70s NBA and vice versa.

Are the Denver Nuggets the sneaky Western Conference favorites after Aaron Gordon's arrival? Under what scenarios could Brad Stevens and/or Danny Ainge be fired in Boston? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all that, plus Arky's irrational love of former Sacramento Kings point guard Jason "White Chocolate" Williams.

Is LeBron James' injury more serious than previously thought? Can DeMarcus Cousins resurrect his career with the L.A. Clippers? How do we frame Russell Westbrook's latest statistical achievements? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all of that and more!

Can Andre Drummond's arrival save the L.A. Lakers' season? Are the Miami Heat back to "dangerous sleeper" status after trading for Victor Oladipo? Did the Boston Celtics do enough by landing Evan Fournier? What about the Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets and other notable moves? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all that and more!