Beyond the Arc: A Daily NBA Show from CBS Sports

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KAT & Ant Show Up...Finally, Why People Hate Rudy Gobert, & Bronny Stays in Draft May 29, 2024

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On this Wednesday edition of Beyond the Arc, John, Bill, & Ash are back on CBSSN and we start with a look back at Game 4 of Mavs/Wolves...KAT finally gets out of his funk & Ant avoids a sweep. Next we ask why everyone loves to hate Rudy Gobert? Then it's a discussion on how much pressure is building for the Mavs. Following that, we discuss what it means that Bronny James is staying in the NBA Draft & then shout out Ty Lue for his HUGE contract extension.

(0:00) Intro

(1:08) Mavs/Wolves Game 4

(3:00) KAT Gets Out of Funk

(4:41) Ant Avoiding Sweep

(7:00) Dallas Couldn't Do Little Things

(8:25) What If All 4 Stars Show?

(10:45) Rudy Gobert Hate

(13:28) Perk Is A Coward

(15:30) Should Media Decide Player's $$?

(22:15) Ant vs. Micah Parsons

(25:00) Pressure On the Mavs

(32:45) Bronny Stays In the Draft

(38:45) The Thunder Should Absolutely Draft Bronny

(40:45) Ty Lue Extension

Celtics Easy Path, LeBron's Offseason Plans, & Top 5 Free Agents In 2024 May 28, 2024

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Bill, Ash, & John return to CBSSN and start the show looking back at the Celtics sweep of the Indiana Pacers. How much pressure were the Celtics under? Do Jayson Tatum's box score numbers lie? Next its a discussion of who is most to blame for the Pacers coming up short repeatedly. Following that, we go over LeBron's offseason options, look at the free agent class of 2024 and finish with a preview of Tuesday night's Western Conference Finals Game 4.

(0:00) Intro

(2:23) Celtics Sweep Pacers

(2:52) Jaylen Brown ECF MVP

(6:53) Pressure on Celtics

(11:00) Most Competitive Sweep

(12:13) Rick Carlisle to Blame

(21:40) LeBron's Offseason Plans

(34:45) Bill's Top 5 Free Agents

(40:30) Wolves/Mavs Game 4 Preview

Kyrie and Luka the Closers & Jayson Tatum Responds May 27, 2024

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Ash, Bill, & John hop on to discuss the pending sweeps in both the WCF & the ECF.

(0:00) Intro

(2:20) Mavs/Wolves

(22:45) Celtics/Pacers

Jayson Tatum Questions for Celtics, Chuck Taking Over "Inside the NBA", & Wolves/Mavs Game 2 May 24, 2024

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John and Bill start the show looking back at the Celtics Game 2 win over the Pacers...but what about Jayson Tatum? Is this Jaylen Brown's team now? Why does Tatum struggle in the playoffs? How does the Haliburton injury impact the Pacers? Then, it's a discussion about what "Inside the NBA" means to viewers and NBA fans and what happens next. Then, we finish with a preview of Friday night's Mavs/Wolves Game 2.

(0:00) Intro

(1:11) Celtics/Pacers Game 2

(4:00) Jayson Tatum Questions

(21:55) What's Next For "Inside the NBA"?

(33:30) Wolves/Mavs Game 2 Preview

Luka & Kyrie Shine, J.B. Bickerstaff Fired, & Barkley Has Caitlin Thoughts May 23, 2024

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Bill, Ash, & John start the show looking back at Kyrie, Luka and the Mavs winning Game1 in Minnesota and it includes a conversation of how Kyrie has matured on and off court. Have we crowned Ant Man too quickly? Next it's a look at the All-NBA teams and we ask the question if building around stars is different in the current NBA? Then its a look at the Cavs offseason and the firing of coach J.B. Bickerstaff followed by a reaction to Charles Barkley's comment about Caitlin Clark. We finish the show with a preview of Thursday's Pacers/Celtics Game 2.

(0:00) Intro

(2:00) Mavs Break Game 1 Curse

(3:36) Credit To Kyrie

(9:30) Crowning Ant Too Quickly?

(12:40) All-NBA Teams

(13:05) Brunson vs. Tatum For 1st Team

(16:45) Suns & Lakers Struggle w/ Multiple All-NBA Players

(21:30) J.B. Bickerstaff Fired

(22:19) Doing Anything To Keep Spida Happy

(29:40) Charles Barkley On Caitlin Clark

(37:35) Pacers/Celtics Game 2 Preview

Pacers Choke Away Game 1, The Knicks Have Some Decisions To Make, & The Similarities Between Caitlin Clark and Bronny James May 22, 2024

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Bill, Ash (in her Celtics Green shirt), & John are back on CBSSN. We start the show with a look back at the Pacers choke job in Game 1 in Boston. Who is most to blame? The we do our Knicks Offseason autopsy. Following that is a deep discussion reacting to LeBron's comments on what it's like to be Bronny & how his son is similar to WNBA superstar, Caitlin Clark. We finish the show with a look at Game 1 of the WCF and give predictions for the Wednesday night game.

(0:00) Intro

(2:08) Celtics/Pacers Game 1

(2:40) Complete Pacers Choke Job

(11:35) Knicks Autopsy & Offseason Questions

(24:20) LeBron on Being Bronny

(27:30) LeBron Has A Point

(30:45) LeBron Is To Blame

(34:10) LeBron Says Caitlin Clark & Bronny Face Similar Scrutiny

(39:00) Wolves/Mavs Game 1 Preview

Conference Finals Previews & LeBron Is Lying To Us May 21, 2024

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Bill, Ash, & John return to CBSSN and start the show looking ahead to both Conference Finals matchups. First it's Wolves/Mavs and a prediction on the outcome, followed by a discussion of if the Celtics can get out of their own way against the Pacers. Next, we tell you why we don't believe LeBron when it comes to the Lakers coaching search and we finish with a conversation about what is fair when it comes to the coverage of Bronny James.

Game 7 Shockers, Wolves & Pacers Advance & Luka Outlasts Thunder May 20, 2024

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Ash, Bill, & John return to breakdown the huge weekend of NBA hoops. The Wolves shock the champs in Denver, the Pacers outlast the Knicks, & the Mavs and Luka send the Thunder home.

(0:00) Intro

(3:10) Wolves/Nuggets

(19:00) Knicks/Pacers

(30:15) Mavs/Thunder

Mike Mancias Says LeBron Could Play 6 More Years...If He Wants To May 20, 2024

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On this special edition of Beyond the ARC, Mike Mancias joins Bill to talk about training LeBron, how much longer LeBron could play, the science behind Load Management, working out on the set of Space Jam 2, Bronny James, & his book "Gameplan".

(0:00) Intro

(1:14) Pushing LeBron

(2:45) LeBron's Legacy

(3:30) Planning LeBron's Training

(6:00) How Much Longer Could LeBron Play?

(8:15) Load Management In the NBA

(10:30) Bronny James

(12:00) Working Out On the Space Jam Set

The Nuggets/Wolves Mystery Box & Who Is Most Desperate May 17, 2024

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John and Bill start the show looking at Wolves/Nuggets Game 6 and the series in general. Is there ANY prediction to make for Game 7? Is this the wildest series ever? Next it's a look at the desperation rankings of all 7 teams remaining. Who is MOST DESPERATE to win the title this year? Then, its a look at Knicks/Pacers Game 6 and Mavs/Thunder Game 6.

(0:00) Intro

(0:30) Wolves/Nuggets

(17:45) Desperation Rankings

(37:20) Knicks/Pacers Game 6

(41:44) Mavs/Thunder