LeBron James isn't going to retire (permanently) from the NBA, y'all. Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes tell you why while walking through all the scenarios that could happen instead. They also weigh whether the Boston Celtics can turn the tables against the Miami Heat in Game 5 and beyond. Finally, they break down why the Denver Nuggets have finally arrived as the prohibitive favorites for a ring.

Episode 146: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes detail how the Miami Heat became the scariest underdog in NBA history while marveling at the perfection that is Victor Wembanyama winding up in San Antonio. They next make sense of the recent firings of Doc Rivers, Monty Williams, Mike Budenholzer and other top coaches while wondering what comes next for Ja Morant's unraveling career. Finally, they break down how Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets can keep LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers at bay.

Episode 145: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes check in on each of the NBA Playoffs semifinals series, breaking down which of the Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets, Philadelphia 76ers or Miami Heat will advance to the Conference Finals and who might be sneakily susceptible to an upset.

Episode 144: One or two games does not a series make, but Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes already see warning signs for the Warriors, Sixers, Heat and Suns. They also debate whether now was the time for Joel Embiid to win MVP and if Nikola Jokic will finally add a dominating "revenge game" to his career highlights package.

Episode 143: Different scenarios, same results: The NBA's big-market teams wind back up in the spotlight. Jimmy Butler and a bunch of first-round "underdogs" have upended everything we once thought we knew about these 2024 NBA Playoffs. Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes sift through what it means for the next round and beyond.

Episode 142: Are the Sacramento Kings about to dethrone the defending champs? Can the L.A. Lakers, Miami Heat and New York Knicks pull off big upsets? Will the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers take care of business early? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes check in on each first-round series of the 2024 NBA Playoffs now that everyone has a few games under their belts.

Episode 141: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down each of the first-round matchups in the 2024 NBA Playoffs and pick their winners.

Episode 140: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes react to the latest damaging report on Ja Morant's off-court behavior. They also give credit to a Los Angeles Lakers team that seems to be getting more dangerous each week. Plus, they forecast the seeds and winners of the upcoming NBA Play-in Tournament while also picking who the 3rd place Philadelphia 76ers and Sacramento Kings should want to see in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

Episode 139: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes weigh how much blame Kyrie Irving shoulders for the Dallas Mavericks' steep decline. They also discuss which NBA Play-in Tournament teams could be a first-round threat, whether the Boston Celtics are to be feared or eagerly awaited, and why the Phoenix Suns have all the right pieces for a deep run.

Episode 138: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes remember "The Captain", New York Knicks legend Willis Reed while also brainstorming what else Ja Morant can do to stay on track. They then break down the biggest surprises of the NBA season's final stretch and whether the Milwaukee Bucks are truly a cut above the rest.