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Basketball by Association
by CrezArk Productions
Go beyond the box scores and talking-head hype as Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down the NBA's biggest on-court storylines. Get the full context and nuances of pro basketball while meeting up-and-coming content creators and experiencing a behind-the-scenes look at sports media. You can find Basketball by Association's video versions at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFhDvkOpbWmITJqHANSTWA
Episodes
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Most Underrated & Overrated NBA FA's So Far, Biggest Names Still Out There
Episode 177: It's the final episode of Season 5 as Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down the Jalen Brunson signing and DeMar DeRozan trade, as well as the rumors surrounding Brandon Ingram, Russell Westbrook and Lauri Markkanen. They also dig through the most overrated and underrated signings…
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Here Come the Knicks, There Go the Warriors and other 2024 NBA FA Musings
Episode 176: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes round up the biggest stories so far from 2024 NBA Free Agency, the 2024 NBA Draft and recent offseason trades. This includes Paul George, Isaiah Hartenstein, Mikal Bridges, Chris Paul, Rob Dillingham, Klay Thompson, Bronny James, Zach Edey and more!
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What We're Missing About the Celtics, Kyrie Irving's Rebirth, Lakers Coaching Search
Episode 175: Why are the Boston Celtics so dominant? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down the "relentless inevitability" of this team that has flown under the radar. They discuss Kyrie Irving's renaissance with the Dallas Mavericks, why the Los Angeles Lakers seem poised to make a big coaching...
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Silver Linings for Wolves & Pacers, Previewing Mavs & Celtics in 2024 NBA Finals
Episode 174: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes point out how the future can be bright for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Indiana Pacers, despite such disappointing playoff ousters. They also detail how the Dallas Mavericks can actually have a shot in the 2024 NBA Finals against the juggernaut Boston...
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Wolves or Nuggets in Game 7? Has Kyrie Irving Changed Our Minds?
Episode 173: Denver Nuggets or Minnesota Timberwolves: Who do ya got in Game 7? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes pick their winners in this prize fight. They also debate whether the New York Knicks can finally shed the Indiana Pacers and become a threat to the Boston Celtics. Finally, they also…
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Have Celtics, Thunder Been Exposed? Are Nuggets, Pacers Already Toast?
Episode 172: Are the Minnesota Timberwolves as dominant as they've looked so far against the Denver Nuggets? Have the referees been helping the New York Knicks past the Indiana Pacers? Are the Dallas Mavericks and Cleveland Cavaliers actual threats to the Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics,...
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Second Round Predictions for 2024 NBA Playoffs
Episode 171: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes buckle up for a retro-modern semifinal matchup between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers. They also detail why the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves may give us an all-time classic showing. Would the Boston Celtics rather see the Cleveland...
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Should Celtics, Knicks be Worried? Can Lakers or Suns Steal One?
Episode 170: Do the Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers suddenly have enough life to be dangerous? Are the Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers already cooked? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes check in with each 2024 NBA Playoffs series, detailing how the...
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First Round Predictions for Each 2024 NBA Playoffs Series
Episode 169: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes prognosticate every first-round matchup for the 2024 NBA Playoffs. They tackle big storylines like the Dallas Mavericks needing to win a series, why the Phoenix Suns are the worst possible matchup for the Minnesota Timberwolves, how the New York Knicks…
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Any East Threat to Celtics? Who's West's Weak Link?
Episode 168: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down the nearly formed 2024 NBA Playoffs field while wondering whether the Denver Nuggets are the West's team to beat. Who do the other top teams like the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder want to see in the first round? They also...
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Bronny, Rondo, 2024 NBA Playoffs Final Stretch & More!
Episode 167: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down the race between the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder for the West's No. 1 seed. They also sort out a wild 2-8 finish in the Eastern Conference while discussing Bronny James' future and Rajon Rondo's impactful…
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ANT's Greatness, KAT's Injury, NBA Teams Poised for a Hot Stretch Run
Episode 166: Why is Anthony Edwards already being linked to Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes have answers. They also weigh the Minnesota Timberwolves' ceiling after Karl Anthony Towns' meniscus tear. Additionally, they predict which teams are positioned for strong...
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Don't Worry, We Just Fixed the NBA All-Star Game
Episode 165: Let all hand-wringing cease and the tears be wiped away... Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes have fixed the NBA All-Star game and all problems with no defense and high scoring are solved! Well, sort of. The guys also make predictions for the home stretch of the NBA season while breaking...
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Biggest Surprises, Disappointments From NBA Season's First Half
Episode 164: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down the NBA's landscape leading into the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend, including the biggest surprises and disappointments so far. They also weigh the staying power of the New York Knicks, LA Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder in their respective...
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The Milwaukee Bucks are Making a Huge Mistake
Episode 163: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes are not happy with the Milwaukee Bucks after firing Adrian Griffin, but they're furious for replacing him with Doc Rivers. They also break down the beauty of the Indiana Pacers' trade for Pascal Siakam, how Terry Rozier to the Miami Heat is a no-brainer,...
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Updates on the Knicks, Lakers, Warriors, Spurs & More!
Episode 162: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes are losing hope in the Golden State Warriors but remain fine with the Los Angeles Lakers' recent skid. They break down what the OG Anunoby trade means to the New York Knicks and whether RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley will be Toronto Raptors long-term....
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NBA Trade Ideas for Warriors Headache Draymond Green
Episode 161: It's finally time for the Golden State Warriors to trade Draymond Green following his most recent suspension. Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes set the market, destinations and expectations for the Dubs' lightning rod. They also break down Giannis Antetokounmpo's 64-point eruption and...
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Get Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers on National TV Now!
Episode 160: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes have been watching Tyrese Haliburton and these Indiana Pacers longer than most. Here's all you've been missing as they burst onto the national stage against a championship-ready LeBron James and his L.A. Lakers. They also discuss the miserable Detroit...
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Let's Talk About Anthony Edwards...
Episode 159: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes detail Anthony Edwards' evolution and how it propelled the Minnesota Timberwolves to such a strong start. They also break down how Kyrie Irving's sacrifices have helped the Dallas Mavericks while wondering if Russell Westbrook can do the same for the…
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NBA Cup, James Harden Trade, Chet Holmgren, Celtics, Mavs & More
Episode 158: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes share their initial likes and dislikes of the NBA Cup so far as well as lamenting nearly everything about the James Harden trade for all involved. They also break down early-season surprises, disappointments and failed predictions from the NBA's first...
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NBA Opening Week Thoughts on Wemby, Dame, Kobe's Legacy and More
Episode 157: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes round up the first few nights of the NBA season by discussing Damian Lillard and Victor Wembanyama's debuts, as well as one big-market coach who may already be in trouble. They also discuss the NBA All-Star Game's return to a traditional format, James...
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2023-24 NBA Season & Awards Predictions
Which teams will compete for the 2024 NBA Championship? Which up-and-comers will take a big leap forward and who will disappoint? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes predict how each conference will finish, along with winners for the NBA MVP, COY, ROY, DPOY and 6th Man of the Year awards. They also...
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2023-24 NBA Western Conference Season Preview
Episode 155: Which NBA teams got better, worse or stayed the same after this offseason? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down what's in store for the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, Phoenix Suns and every other franchise in the Western Conference.
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2023-24 NBA Eastern Conference Season Preview
Episode 154: Which NBA teams got better, worse or stayed the same after this offseason? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down the progress (or lack thereof) for the New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, Boston Celtics and every other franchise in the Eastern Conference.
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Why a Damian Lillard Deal Got Done and a James Harden One Won't
Episode 153: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down the blockbuster Damian Lillard trade to the Milwaukee Bucks from all angles, including what it means for the Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers. They also predict what's next for James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers. (HINT: It's…
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Let's Make NBA's New Midseason Tournament Even Better
Episode 152: The new "NBA Cup" is a cool idea, but one that's missing a TON of no-brainer features. From raising the stakes to changing the dates and format, Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes debate how to improve the in-season tournament before it even begins. They also break down important offseason...
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Latest Damian Lillard Trade Ideas; Sorting Next Year's NBA Elites
Episode 151: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down the latest Damian Lillard trade rumors while also throwing in a few destinations of their own. Next, they weigh big moves made by the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns and others all hoping to sit atop next...
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What's Next for Nikola Jokic, Miami Heat, Bradley Beal & More
Episode 150: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes ponder the next areas of improvement and NBA mountains for Nikola Jokic to climb. They also preview the latest hurdles for the Miami Heat and how that may or may not tie into Bradley Beal's reported desire to be traded by the Washington Wizards. But which...
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2024 NBA Finals: How Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray Figured the Heat Out
Episode 149: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes tell the rest of the story behind this historic tear that the Denver Nuggets' stars are on. They also break down how Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat can respond, as well as the disconcerting signs coming from the Phoenix Suns due to recent news about…
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2024 NBA Finals: How Denver Nuggets Can Beat Miami Heat
Episode 148: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down the keys to the 2024 NBA Finals and make their predictions. They also weigh the history-making coaching hire of Monty Williams by the Detroit Pistons as well as Nick Nurse going to the Philadelphia 76ers and Adrian Griffin joining the Milwaukee...
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Calm Down, LeBron James Isn't Retiring
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,...
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How Heat Became Invincible, Why Wembanyama & Spurs Are Perfect Pairing
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…
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Knicks, Celtics, Warriors or Suns: Who's Coming Back Down 3-2?
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.
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Did Jokic Get Robbed MVP? How Much Trouble are the Warriors in?
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...
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Jimmy Butler, Knicks, Lakers, Warriors Prove We All Know Nothing About Anything Anymore
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...
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2 Games In: Which 2024 NBA First Round Playoffs Go the Distance, See Upsets?
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…
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2024 NBA Playoffs First Round Full Predictions: Lakers, Knicks, Celtics & More
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.
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Ja's In Trouble Again & The Lakers are Changing Our Minds
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...
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Kyrie as Scapegoat (Again), Suns as Darkhorse, Celtics as Upset Special
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…
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Remembering Willis Reed, Cheering for Ja, Betting the Bucks
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...
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Do Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving Improve Suns, Mavs Enough? Who's Best in the East?
Episode 137: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down early returns for Kevin Durant with the Phoenix Suns and Kyrie Irving for the Dallas Mavericks along with what the Atlanta Hawks need from Quin Snyder. They also match up the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers while figuring...
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How Russell Westbrook, Kevin Love & Other Veteran Buyouts Can Move the Needle
Episode 136: Which of Russell Westbrook, Kevin Love, Terrence Ross, Will Barton and others from the NBA veteran buyout market will actually help their new teams? Who is just a replacement-level player (or worse) with a familiar name? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down the signings and those...
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Big Questions for NBA's 2nd Half, Awards, Contenders
Episode 135: Can the Denver Nuggets finally rep the West in the NBA Finals? Is the NBA MVP really a 2-horse race between Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic? Are all the other awards already sewn up? Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes discuss all that, plus what binds so many of the 2023 NBA Hall of Fame...
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Breaking Down 2023 NBA Trade Deadline's Biggest Moves
Episode 134: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes evaluate the huge deals for Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, as well as how the L.A. Lakers just saved their season at the NBA Trade Deadline. They also weigh in on where the New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Brooklyn Nets and others go after being...
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2023 NBA Trade Deadline Rumors & News Special
Episode 133: We're trading Damian Lillard and Kyrie Irving. (Just not for each other.) Matt Dagostino from NBA TV joins Joel Cordes to sift through the trade rumors and news while crafting hypothetical deals for Fred Van Vleet, DeAndre Ayton, Russell Westbrook, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jamal Murray,...
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NBA Coaches Who Deserve a Hand or the Can
Episode 131: Not every NBA coach at the bottom of the standings deserves to be fired. But just because you're around or above .500 doesn't mean you should keep your job either. Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes compare notes on the league's most fickle job. NOTE: Houston Rockets coach Stephen Silas…
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How Nets' & Timberwolves' Plans are Changing; Where are the West's Elite?
Episode 130: Matt Dagostino of NBA TV joins Joel C. Cordes to play GM with the Brooklyn Nets and Minnesota Timberwolves as they encounter disappointing surprises. They also sort through all the supposed contenders in the West, pump up the Denver Nuggets with a trade, pick out the one Eastern...
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Fresh Perspective on Donovan Mitchell, Kings, Pelicans, Warriors & More
Episode 129: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes frame Donovan Mitchell's 71-point game while weighing the Cleveland Cavaliers' ceiling. They also detail how injuries and pending returns will affect the New Orleans Pelicans and Golden State Warriors while also marveling at the first legit Sacramento…
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What to Believe? The NBA MVP Race, Warriors, Knicks, Nets & More
Episode 128: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes sort out the growing NBA MVP field among Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic, Jayson Tatum and Kevin Durant while also checking sustainability for the Warriors, Nets, Knicks and others.
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NBA Season's Q1: What We've Learned So Far
Episode 127: Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down their biggest takeaways from the NBA's early season, including the rising pressure on Luka Doncic and Trae Young, the real NBA MVP, the New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings' staying power, as well as why the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat…
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Go beyond the box scores and talking-head hype as Arky Shea and Joel C. Cordes break down the NBA's biggest on-court storylines. Get the full context and nuances of pro basketball while meeting up-and-coming content creators and experiencing a behind-the-scenes look at sports media.
You can find Basketball by Association's video versions at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFhDvkOpbWmITJqHANSTWA
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