Beyond the Arc: A Daily NBA Show from CBS Sports

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LeBron James is Superman, Steve Kerr Gotta Go, & The Kevin Durant Question Jul 23, 2024

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Ash and Bill break down all things Team USA. What does it say about the team (and LeBron James) that The King has been forced to save them twice in a row against inferior competition? How far away is the world from catching Team USA? Is Steve Kerr the right choice to lead Team USA? What to do about Kevin Durant?

(0:00) Intro

(2:30) LeBron Saves Team USA...Again

(3:30) LeBron's Legacy on the Line

(5:00) Team USA vs. The World

(9:05) Is Steve Kerr the Best Choice?

(13:30) Why Not Spo?

(17:50) What to Do with KD?

(20:20) Have to Replace KD On the Roster

(22:45) Jaylen Brown & Draymond Green Are Best Choices As Replacements

Bronny James Comeback, Dream Team vs. Team USA 2024, & Who Won the Offseason Jul 19, 2024

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Zach Aldridge joins Ashley to talk Bronny's resurgence, Team USA 2024 vs. The Dream Team, & we crown the winners of the NBA offseason!

(0:00) Intro

(2:05) Bronny James' Comeback

(14:30) Dream Team vs. Team USA 2024

(23:45) Who Won the Offseason?

Team USA Dominates, Bronny James is LOST, & Brandon Ingram/Pels DIVORCE Time | 2024 Summer League Impressions Jul 17, 2024

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John is joined by Sam Quinn to breakdown Team USA's dominant win over Serbia, look at possible Gold Medal challengers, give Summer League impressions, and ponder what's next for Brandon Ingram & the Pelicans.

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) Team USA Dominates Serbia

(3:00) The Joel Embiid Problem

(6:00) Steve Kerr Trusts Steph Curry

(10:25) Who Can Challenge Team USA

(13:00) Summer League Impressions

(16:09) Bronny James Struggling

(21:52) Redd Sheppard Staring

(26:33) Where Is Scoot Henderson?

(30:20) Time For a Brandon Ingram/New Orleans Pelicans Divorce

Bronny James Won't Make It, Team USA Dominance, & Way Too Early Awards Predictions Jul 12, 2024

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Bill and Chris Walker start the show with a look at what realistic expectations for Bronny are during Summer League. Then...we come with some hard truths about Bronny's road ahead. Next, it's a convo about Team USA, the excitement level surrounding the team, & what a disappointment it would be if they lose a game. Lastly, Bill reveals his "Way Too Early Awards Ballot" & lets Chris convince him where he went astray.

(0:00) Intro

(1:25) Bronny Expectations

(6:00) Why Bronny Won't Make It

(7:30) GPII/Bronny Comparison

(9:30) Who Is Honest Enough to Know Bronny Won't Make It

(14:10) Team USA Excitement Level

(16:05) Team USA Is a Failure If The Lose A Game

(19:00) Embiid Struggles & Lineup Questions

(24:00) Way Too Early Awards Predictions

Kawhi Leaves Team USA & NBA Team Tier Rankings Jul 10, 2024

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John and Bill are on CBSSN! First we react tot eh BREAKING NEWS that Kawhi is leaving Team USA due to Chronic Knee Soreness. Then we rank every NBA team based on where they fall on contender tiers.

(0:00) Intro

(1:30) Kawhi Leonard OUT From Team USA

(3:00) Did PG Dodge A Bullet?

(4:20) Derrick White As the Next Man Up

(5:45) Other Options to Replace Kawhi

(8:00) Concern Level For KD

(10:00) Contender Tier

(17:45) Knocking On the Door Tier

(28:25) Solid Playoff Tier

(37:11) Play-In Or Bust Tier

(41:00) Any Hope for the "Yuck" Teams?

Bronny James' Summer League Debut Dud, LeBron's Offseason Success, & Paul George vs. the Clippers Jul 08, 2024

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Bill, Ash, & John return to CBSSN! Bronny James had an inauspicious Summer League debut. Is anyone worried? LeBron has his dreams realized...is he the offseason winner? Next we dive in to the contentious negotiations between the Clippers and Paul George. We call BS. Then it's a look at KD playing the victim again and Team USA's starting 5. We finish with skepticism on the DeMar DeRozan fit in Sacramento.

(0:00) Intro

(1:15) Bronny James Summer League Debut

(9:44) LeBron's Dream of Playing w/ Bronny

(11:36) LeBron's Successful Offseason

(15:30) Lakers Prospects for Next Season

(19:00) Paul George on Clippers Negotiations

(29:00) KD Playing the Victim...Again

(37:15) Ant is the Number 1 Option...According to...Ant

(39:53) DeMar DeRozan to the Kings

LeBron James Master Plan, Bronny James Signs, & Top Remaining Targets Jul 03, 2024

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Bill, John, & Ash talk LeBron James agreeing to a 2 year deal with the Lakers for the Max. Was this his plan all along? Then, it's a discussion of how attractive the Lakers are as a franchise. After, it's a look at Bronny James' 4 year deal and we kick around what is next for DeMar DeRozan & Lauri Markkanen.

(0:00) Intro

(2:00) LeBron Agrees to 2-Year Deal

(7:00) How Attractive are the Lakers to Outsiders?

(8:44) LeBron's Not Worth It Anymore

(14:00) Bronny James Signs 4-Year Deal

(23:40) Next for DeMar DeRozan

(28:53) Next for Lauri Markkanen

Free Agency Winners & Losers, Extension SZN, and What's Next for LeBron James & the Lakers Jul 02, 2024

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John, Ashley, & Bill are back on CBSSN to talk the latest free agency news! Donovan Mitchell has re-signed with the Cavs...the Celtics are committed to paying all the money, but who will own the team? Do the Celtics have a BIG 3 or a more flat model? Whats next for the Lakers and then Winners and Losers of Free Agency.

(0:00) Intro

(1:19) Donovan Mitchell Gets His Extension in Cleveland

(6:45) Brandon Ingram as an Option in Cleveland

(11:08) The Celtics Pay All the Money, But Ownership Wants to Sell

(18:30) Do the Celtics Have a Big 3?

(21:05) Whats the Next Move for the Lakers?

(28:23) Bronny James

(32:37) Winners of Free Agency So Far

(37:30) Losers of Free Agency So Far

Paul George to 76ers, BREAKING: Klay Thompson to Dallas, & Eastern Conference Tiers Jul 01, 2024

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Bill, Ashley, & John return to CBSSN to discuss where the 76ers now rank in the East with Paul George agreeing to sign. Then we have breaking news with Klay Thompson signing with the Dallas Mavericks! We finish with a look at the new look OKC Thunder & decide the Denver Nuggets window is closed.

(0:00) Intro

(1:20) Paul George Agrees with the 76ers...Is it Enough?

(7:30) East Tiers...Are the 76ers Better Than the Knicks?

(12:15) Who Is the East favorite?

(22:45) BREAKING NEWS: Klay to Dallas

(27:20) Will LeBron Now Take the Max?

(34:00) Where Does Hartenstein Signing Put the Thunder?

(36:00) The Nuggets Window is Closed

NBA Free Agent FRENZY: Day 1 Wrap-Up Jul 01, 2024

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Bill, Ash & John hop on Youtube Live to breakdown all the latest from Free Agency Day 1!!

(0:00) Intro