Do you agree with Charles Barkley that James Harden is a better offensive player than Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan? What about Draymond Green's assertion that he's the greatest defender of all time? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all that, plus Aaron Gordon's trade demands and recent "suspicions" about Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis' injuries.

How long can the L.A. Lakers hold down the fort while LeBron James and Anthony Davis are injured? What's the latest buzz on the sinking Boston Celtics and other teams who should be active at the NBA Trade Deadline? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes dish on all that plus the Atlanta Hawks' win streak, PJ Tucker's Milwaukee Bucks arrival and whether Brad Stevens is on the hot seat.

Considering what we've seen during the NBA's first half, who will win MVP, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year? Which teams will make big moves at the trade deadline? Who will land Andre Drummond? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all that plus who will win the 2021 NBA Finals.

Is Paul Pierce a first-ballot NBA Hall-of-Famer? What about the many other notable names in the 2021 class? Is it Joel Embiid's MVP award to lose now? Which teams will be the biggest movers and shakers of the season's second half? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all of that and more.

What does Blake Griffin's arrival mean for the Brooklyn Nets' NBA championship aspirations? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss that plus their 2021 NBA All-Star Game takeaways as well as some fresh ideas to spice up future games and future dunk competitions.

Should the Houston Rockets retire James Harden's number? Why make their announcement now? How do you feel about the limited (and relatively unknown) field of NBA Dunk Contest participants? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all that, plus whether the Atlanta Hawks' coaching change was the right move.

Should the NBA change its decades-old logo from Jerry West to Kobe Bryant? What's wrong (and right) with the Boston Celtics, and how much can be changed midseason? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all that plus the league's looming schedule problem as COVID-related postponements continue to pile up.

Which NBA All-Star Game roster selections do you agree with? Who should have made the list and who should have been left off? Arky Shea & Joel C. Cordes make their picks.

How much is the L.A. Lakers' repeat bid endangered by Anthony Davis' absence? What more can LeBron James and his supporting cast do? Is DeMarcus Cousins a potential trade candidate for other teams besides the Lakers? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all that plus winners and losers from the 2021 NBA All-Star Game starters vote.

Where are the best landing spots for former All-Stars Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond? Does Draymond Green have a good point about NBA organizations, the media and the public's double standard during trade season? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all that plus the league's decision to condense All-Star Weekend to a single day.