Beyond the Arc: A Daily NBA Show from CBS Sports

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The Bronny James Question, Top 5 Offseason Trade Targets, & Most Interesting Offseason Teams Jun 28, 2024

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Bill, Ash, & John. return to CBSSN to talk all things regarding the newest Laker, Bronny James. Did Klutch step out of bounds orchestrating? Can LeBron get out of the way and let the Lakers develop Bronny? Then we talk about Bill's list of top 5 offseason trade targets. Next its a look at teams with the most interesting offseasons and finally, we answer the question of who has a more successful Lakers tenure, Bronny or JJ Redick?

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) Bronny James Drafted 55 By the Lakers

(2:50) Not Surprised At All

(4:00) The Klutch Threat

(6:45) Nepotism Is Everywhere

(9:05) Can LeBron Get Out of the Way?

(15:05) Bill's Top 5 Offseason Trade Targets

(25:00) New York Knicks Offseason

(29:30) Philly 76ers Offseason

(35:00) Denver Nuggets Offseason

(40:30) Los Angeles Lakers Offseason

(42:45) More Successful Lakers Tenure: JJ Redick or Bronny James?

The Winners, Losers, and Everywhere In Between In Round 1 & Does Bronny End Up In LA Jun 27, 2024

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John, Bill, & CBS draft expert Kyle Boone break down all the biggest stories from Day 1 of the NBA draft and look ahead to where Bronny James goes tonight in Round 2.

(0:00) Intro

(1:45) Hawks Pick Risacher #1

(5:40) Rockets Don't Trade #3 and Pick Reed Sheppard

(11:40) Spurs Round 1

(19:30) Miami Heat Outlook

(23:00) Lakers Select Dalton Knecht

(26:30) New York Knicks Outlook

(29:10) Winner, Loser, Biggest Reach, Best Value

(37:15) Where Does Bronny James Go Today in Round 2?

NBA Draft Round 1: Winners and Losers Jun 27, 2024

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BTA Producer, Aaron Larsuel, joins John Gonzalez for our immediate reaction to Day 1 of the NBA draft. We have Winners and Losers galore!

Huge Nets/Knicks Mikal Bridges Trade & Latest Draft Buzz Jun 26, 2024

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John is joined by Chris Walker & Adam Finkelstein on CBSSN on DRAFT DAY! We start with all the tentacles of the Mikal Bridges to the Knicks trade and what it means for both the Knicks and Nets for the start of today's NBA Draft. Next its a deep dive into all the latest buzz ahead of Round 1 to get you ready!

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) Nets/Knicks Trade

(2:30) Was it too Much for Bridges

(4:00) Ashley's Message on the Trade

(5:30) Where Does This Take the Knicks in Eastern Conference?

(10:30) Nets Clear Direction Moving Forward

(17:00) Who Wins the Trade?

(18:15) The Crazy NBA Trade Market

(24:03) Latest Hawks Draft Buzz

(28:45) What's Up with Pick 3?

(33:33) Spurs Round 1 Plans

(37:49) Lakers Round 1 Plans

(41:30) What Happens with Bronny James

Final Mock Draft, Full 1st Round!! Jun 25, 2024

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CBS NBA Draft experts Adam Finkelstein & Kyle Boone join Bill and John on CBSSN for our final mock draft ahead of Wednesday's first round. A few surprises in the lottery and who falls out of the lottery!?!?!

(0:00) Intro

(0:55) Picks 1-7

(12:45) Picks 8-14

(22:30) Picks 15-22

(35:00) Picks 23-30

(41:00) Surprises and Takeaways

Lakers Hire JJ Redick, The Offseason Heats Up, & Who Can Challenge the Celtics? Jun 21, 2024

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Bill & John return to CBSSN and start the show breaking down all things with the JJ Redick hiring as Head Coach for the Los Angeles Lakers. Next, it's a look at the Alex Caruso/Josh Giddey swap between the Bulls and Thunder & Malik Monk's new contract in Sacramento. Then, we look at the Celtics chances of repeating and take stock of the contenders in both the West and East. To finish the show, we ask will someone take Bronny James in the 1st round of next week's NBA Draft.

(0:00) Intro

(1:21) JJ Redick to the Lakers

(3:17) Bigger Risk for JJ or Lakers

(9:11) What Does 1st Year Success Look Like

(10:30) Will JJ & LeBron Continue the Podcast?

(13;54) Josh Giddey/Alex Caruso Trade

(19:00) What Is the Bulls Plan?

(20:45) The Thunder Side of the Trade

(23:45) Malik Monk Re-Signs

(26:12) Celtics Chances of Repeating

(30:25) Celtics Challengers in the West

(36:42) Celtics Challengers in the East

Monty Williams Fired, Pre-Agency, & NBA's Best Duos Jun 19, 2024

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On the latest Beyond the Arc, Bill and John start the show discussing the breaking news of Monty Williams getting fired in Detroit. Next, it's a look at the Pascal Siakam extension and the early free agency market. Finally, we kick around the best duos in the NBA and ask where Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum rank.

(0:00) Intro

(0:50) Monty Williams Fired

(15:45) Free Agency Roundup

(31:45) Best Duos

Crowning the Celtics, Rebuilding the Mavs, & 2 New Hall of Famers Jun 19, 2024

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Ash, John, & Bill are back on CBSSN to wrap of the 2024 NBA Finals. Was Jaylen Brown the right choice for Finals MVP? Is the criticism of Jayson Tatum fair? Are Jrue Holiday and Al Horford now Hall of Famers? What next for the Luka and the Mavs? Was the postseason as a whole kind of a dud?

(0:00) Intro

(2:53) Celtics Win Their 18th Title

(5:00) Should Jaylen Brown Have Won Finals MVP?

(10:24) Jayson Tatum's Criticism

(22:45) Who Is Most Upset By Celtics Title?

(26:45) The Hall of Fame Cases for Jrue Holiday & Al Horford

(32:05) Evaluating Luka and the Mavs

(38:45) Kyrie Sunk the Mavs

(40:15) Grading the Postseason As A Whole

Mavs Stay Alive, Joel Embiid Tampers, & Game 5 Predictions Jun 17, 2024

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Bill, Ash, and John open the show asking what happened to the Celtics in Game 4. Next, we compare Kristaps Porzingis' injury to Draymond Green's suspension in 2016. Did that give the Mavs life? What can the Mavs take from Game 4 into Game 5? Then, we kick around the Joel Embiid open courtship of Paul George. We lament Charles Barkley retiring and finish with Game 5 predictions.

(0:00) Intro

(1:45) What Was That, Boston?

(7:00) Did the Porzingis Injury Give the Mavs Momentum?

(10:30) Is There Anything the Mavs Can Take From Game 4 Moving Forward?

(16:00) Joel Embiid Tampering for Paul George

(27:30) Charles Barkley Retiring After Next Season

(34:15) Game 5 Predictions

Celtics All-Time Greatness, What's Up With Doc Rivers, & Game 4 Predictions Jun 14, 2024

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John, Ash, & Bill return to CBSSN and begin with a conversation on where this Celtics team ranks All-Time. Next, Bill weighs in on the Ashley/Chris Walker back and forth on Joe Mazzulla. Then, it's a look at how Brad Stevens built this Celtics monster and whether Joel Embiid is right...did the Bucks give the Celtics a title? What do the Mavs need to do to avoid a sweep? Doc Rivers can't keep his mouth shut. We finish with predictions for Game 4 tonight!

(0:00) Intro

(1:24) How Good Is This Celtics Team All-Time?

(9:35) Bill Weighs In on Ashley/Chris Walker Joe Mazzulla Debate

(16:45) Did the Bucks "Give" the Celtics A Title?

(22:18) How Do Mavs Avoid Sweep?

(27:35) How Does A Sweep Reflect On Luka?

(32:20) Doc Rivers Can't Keep His Mouth Shut

(40:56) Game 4 Predictions