Did the Milwaukee Bucks' pair of blockbuster trades do enough to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo long-term? Does Chris Paul's arrival with the Phoenix Suns move the needle on their playoff hopes? What about the lesser-heralded respective moves for Robert Covington and Dennis Schroeder by the Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers?

Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes are rejoined by Bob Bajek and Theaus Brown of "Bajek & Brown (https://anchor.fm/bajek-brown) " to break down those swaps, plus make last-minute NBA Draft predictions, along with finishing their previous list of top NBA Free Agency names, including Marcus Morris, Aron Baynes, Tristan Thompson, Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Rajon Rondo, Paul Millsap and more.

What are the chances that the top 2020 NBA free agents actually leave during such a weird offseason? If they do, where would they fit best and at what price?

Joel C. Cordes is joined by Bob Bajek and Theaus Brown of "Bajek & Brown (https://anchor.fm/bajek-brown) " to break down a list that includes Anthony Davis, Brandon Ingram, Fred VanVleet, DeMar DeRozan, Montrezl Harrell, Andre Drummond, Gordon Hayward, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Goran Dragic, Danilo Gallinari, Davis Bertans, Jerami Grant, Joe Harris, Evan Fournier, Serge Ibaka, Marc Gasol and Christian Wood.

Is it a good idea that the NBA appears poised for a mid-December return date? What about all the hurdles in pulling off the 2020 NBA Draft, NBA Free Agency and Training Camp in such a tight window before the real games begin? 

Join Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes to discuss those scenarios as well as how the outlook for the Draft has likely changed for all teams involved. The guys also break down some possible James Harden trades, especially involving the Philadelphia 76ers as they retool under a new Daryl Morey - Doc Rivers regime.

Which of the latest NBA personnel hires make the most sense among Stephen Silas, Mike D'Antoni, Stan Van Gundy, Ime Udoka, Daryl Morey and more? What's next for the Houston Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers and New Orleans Pelicans as they make fundamental front office moves?

How worried should the Brooklyn Nets be about Kyrie Irving's headspace, especially as it meshes (or doesn't) with new coach Steve Nash and his staff? And what will next NBA season look like as the league and Players Association debates start date, length and scale under some looming financial constriction? Join Arky Shea, Joel C. Cordes and an extra special guest for all that and more!

Special guest Dan Lewig of 'The Heater' podcast (and long-time collaborator) joins Joel C. Cordes to frame the context that so many are missing with the LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan GOAT debate.

They also discuss notable takeaways from the 2020 NBA Finals as well as what the offseason holds for the L.A. Lakers and Miami Heat. Finally, the guys  figure out what's next for the Houston Rockets' Daryl Morey, the NBA Draft's No. 1 pick and the Minnesota Timberwolves while also reminiscing about their start in sports radio together.

Huw Hopkins joins Joel C. Cordes to break down the Miami Heat's gutty Game 5 victory over the L.A. Lakers while looking forward to all the matchups and adjustments in Game 6. And can we please stop knocking LeBron James for passing to Danny Green on the final shot?

They also take time to appreciate what the Seattle Storm just accomplished in winning their second WNBA championship in three years. Where do Breanna Stewart and Sue Bird rank among the all-time greats, and how amazing have the supporting cast of Natasha Howard, Jewell Lloyd and others been?

Bob Bajek of "Bajek & Brown: Hoop's up & Down (https://anchor.fm/bajek-brown) " rejoins Joel C. Cordes as well as return guest Sid Mohapatra to talk about the NBA Finals. Heading into Game 2, how much trouble are the banged-up Miami Heat in, or would the L.A. Lakers have had an insurmountable upper hand either way?

The guys also discuss Doc Rivers' quick ouster from the L.A. Clippers and even quicker landing with the Philadelphia 76ers. Is he the right fit to get that group to the proverbial next level? And what about all of the attractive-yet-challenging openings for other playoff contenders like the Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder?

Bob Bajek joins Joel C. Cordes to break down why the Miami Heat have had the Boston Celtics' number, even as the Celts have won the numbers game more often than not. Can the Heat close out Boston in Game 5, and will they be facing off against the Los Angeles Lakers, or do the Denver Nuggets have yet another 3-1 busting miracle in store?

Finally, what does Billy Donovan bring as the new coach of the Chicago Bulls, and where does that leave other suddenly coachless playoff contenders like the Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers and Oklahoma City Thunder?

Joel and Arky break down the conference semi-finals: the matchups we were expecting including how well the Lakers have fared against the Rockets and the Clippers rounding into shape. But what about the East? Game 7 awaits and then so does the Heat.

NBA.com's Matt Dagostino talks about what he has taken most from the first round in the bubble, plus what is up in the East and the Lakers' attempt to dominate the smaller Rockets.