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No Dunks

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No Dunks is a daily NBA podcast hosted by Skeets, Tas, Trey, and JD — the original basketball podcasters. Join 'em as they break down the league's biggest games and headlines, answer listeners' questions, interview guests, and more.

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Episodes

2021 NBA Playoffs Recap | MVP, Iconic Plays, Best Series, Breakout Performances & More

On Thu.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys recap the 2021 NBA Playoffs by debating the postseason's MVP (Giannis, Booker, Durant, etc.), most iconic plays, favorite series, breakout performances, disappointing players, and memorable random moments. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 22, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 542

Immediate Reax | Giannis Scores 50, Bucks Win 2021 NBA Championship

On tonight's late-night No Dunks, the guys immediately react to Giannis scoring 50 points in Game 6 of the NBA Finals to help deliver on his promise of bringing the Milwaukee Bucks their first title since 1971. What a legend. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 21, 20211 hr 17 minSeason 2Ep. 541

Game 6 Preview, Will Barton Declines Option, Kobe-Booker Comparisons

On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys preview Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Can the Suns generate more three-point attempts? Did Coach Bud unplug the Khris Middleton Ferris wheel at its apex? And how important is a strong start for both teams? That, plus Team USA's Zach LaVine enters health and safety protocols, Will Barton declines his $14.7 million option, Book says he should never be compared to Kobe Bryant, did Kristen Ledlow ever make it into "Space Jam: A New Legacy," and more. Subscribe to No D...

Jul 20, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 540

Beach Steppin' | Is Giannis Wilt 2.0, New Wilson Basketballs & Leigh's Adventures At Legoland

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions and comments! Topics include: Whether Wilt Chamberlain would dominate today's game like Giannis, the NBA switching to a new Wilson basketball next season, two hours of your life you wish you had back, comparing current players to exotic animals, the wedgie's popularity, Leigh's adventures at the original Legoland park in Denmark, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Jul 19, 20211 hr 19 minSeason 2Ep. 539

Game 5 Finals Recap, Lillard Puts Pressure On Blazers, Team USA Replacements

On Sun.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss Jrue Holiday's clutch steal and alley-oop pass, the Bucks erasing a 16-point deficit, Middleton's clutch play, the Suns losing Game 5 despite shooting 55 percent from the floor, what's wrong with CP3, and whether the Bucks win a title on Tuesday night. That, plus Damian Lillard applies pressure to the Blazers front office, JaVale McGee and Keldon Johnson join Team USA, jars of pickles, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com...

Jul 18, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 538

The Drop | Game 5 Preview, Lowry-Heat Trade & NBA 2K Cover Athletes

On Fri.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys preview Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Can CP3 take better care of the basketball? Do the Bucks need a big Jrue Holiday game? And is momentum a real thing? That, plus who says no to a Lowry for Iguodala, Okpala and Achiuwa trade package, Luka, Candace Parker and KD are the next NBA 2K cover athletes, who will replace Beal on Team USA, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Jul 16, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 537

Game 4 Finals Recap | Middleton vs. Booker, Giannis' Insane Block & Parlay Payday!

On Thu.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Bucks' Game 4 win over the Suns, Giannis' mind-blowing block, CP3's turnover problem, Middleton vs. Booker, the officiating, and what happens Sat. night. That, plus Bradley Beal's status for the Tokyo Olympics is up in the air, whether the Wizards should hire Unseld Jr., Ham, or Lee as head coach, the most iconic play from the '21 NBA playoffs, the ultimate No Dunks parlay, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunks...

Jul 15, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 536

Game 4 Preview, Kawhi's ACL Surgery & Knicks Interested In Sexton

On Wed.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys preview tonight's Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Can the Suns slow Giannis? Will Booker or Middleton shine brighter? And are we due for a one-possession classic? That, plus what Kawhi's ACL surgery means for free agency and the Clippers, Shams reports that Sixers are opening up Ben Simmons trade talks, the Knicks are interested in Sexton, Team USA defeats Argentina, Leigh's travel plans, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc...

Jul 14, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 535

Beach Steppin' | Is Team USA Headed For A Basketball Disaster At Olympics?

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions and comments! Topics include: USA Basketball falling to 0-2 in Olympic exhibitions after a loss to Australia and whether the 12-man roster is flawed, which teams could make a similar run next year using the Phoenix Suns' template of adding a star vet, players we have an irrational attachment to (Jahlil Okafor, Justise Winslow, etc.), indoor rollerskating, Stanley Cup vs. Larry O'Brien, adult LEGO sets, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: ht...

Jul 13, 20211 hr 19 minSeason 2Ep. 534

Game 3 NBA Finals Recap | Giannis Is A Monster & We've Got Ourselves A Series

On Mon.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Bucks' Game 3 win over the Suns behind Giannis' huge 41-point effort, whether Monty Williams waved the white flag a little too early, Jrue Holiday's timely threes, Ayton's foul trouble, and an updated Finals MVP power rankings. That, plus Team USA falls to Nigeria 90-87 in their pre-Olympic opener, whether the Wolves have enough pieces to trade for the Sixers' Ben Simmons, Brian McKnight's incredible voice, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTub...

Jul 12, 202158 minSeason 2Ep. 533

The Drop | Game 2 Finals Recap, Are The Bucks Toast?

On Fri.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss Booker and the Suns withstanding Giannis' 42 points to take the 2-0 Finals lead. Who played worse for Milwaukee: Jrue or Middleton? Are the Bucks in trouble if Bridges continues to play at this level? And is CP3 still the Finals MVP fav? That, plus Monty Williams' inspiring pep talk, a Very Solid Play, incredible crowd shots, Game 1 ratings, the Magic's likely next head coach, what it would take for the Pistons to trade the No. 1 pick, and more. Subscr...

Jul 09, 20211 hr 18 minSeason 2Ep. 532

Automatic Additions to 75 Greatest Players in NBA History & Game 2 Finals Preview

On Thu.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the NBA's commemorative 75th Anniversary Season logo before debating which 12 superstars deserve an automatic spot on the league's forthcoming 75 Greatest Players in NBA History list. That, plus we preview Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Bucks and Suns. What's the biggest question heading into tonight's game? How will the Suns adjust to the loss of Dario Saric? And what's the juiciest looking player prop bet? Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: http...

Jul 08, 202154 minSeason 2Ep. 531

Game 1 Finals Recap | Giannis Returns, CP3 Shreds Bucks Defense, The Perfect Anthem

On Wed.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss Chris Paul leading the Suns to an NBA Finals Game 1 win, how Giannis looked after returning from injury, why the Suns' pick-and-roll game might be impossible to stop, Ayton's two-way dominance, unheralded roleplayers, and why Holiday needs to play infinitely better. That, plus up or down on Judith Hill's national anthem, Silver saying the play-in tournament is here to stay, Kevin Love getting a Team USA spot, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube:...

Jul 07, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 530

Giannis Doubtful For Game 1, Player Prop Bets & Things To Watch For

On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys debate whether the Bucks can win a title without Giannis, our favorite Game 1 player prop bets, and what to watch for tonight, including how the Bucks defend the Suns' dynamic pick-and-roll action, whether Tucker guards Booker, and if Alice Cooper sings the national anthem. That, plus the Hawks make Nate McMillan permanent head coach, Daryl Morey purchases Ben Simmons' Top Shot Moment, Tom Hanks talk, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.you...

Jul 06, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 529

NBA Finals Preview: Bucks vs. Suns Keys, X-Factors & Predictions

On Mon.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys preview and predict the 2021 NBA Finals between the Bucks and Suns. How much will Giannis play? Can Holiday slow down Chris Paul? And who will score more consistently: Booker or Middleton? All that, plus new Ben Simmons trade rumors, Slovenia, Germany, Italy, and the Czech Republic secure the final four Olympic spots, wild AAU basketball stories, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Jul 05, 202158 minSeason 2Ep. 528

The Drop | No Giannis, No Problem: Big Bucks One Win Away From NBA Finals

On Fri.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Bucks' Brook Lopez and Bobby Portis dominating inside, Trae Young's status for Game 6 and whether he needs to play for the Hawks to stay alive, and Holiday and Middleton both playing well in the same game. That, plus a new Five-Star Friday, products we would've endorsed during our school days, American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson testing positive for marijuana, "Forrest Gump" winning Best Picture, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https...

Jul 02, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 527

Chris Paul Leads Phoenix Suns To NBA Finals Berth!

On Thu.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss Chris Paul leading his Suns to the 2021 NBA Finals, who now holds the distinction of "Best Basketball Player to Never Make the Finals," whether Patrick Beverley deserves to be suspended for pushing CP3 in the back, Paul George's incredible postseason run, and Steve Ballmer's thigh-squeezing celebration. That, plus Jerry Colangelo says LeBron James' Olympic career is likely over, Team Canada is in the driver’s seat, JJ Redick's great tweet, Leigh's old ...

Jul 01, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 526

Beach Steppin' | Simmons, Beal & Other Players Who Could Use A Change Of Scenery

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions and comments! Which player would benefit from a change of scenery this summer? If the Phoenix Suns win the title, does that mean they drafted correctly in 2018, or should they still have taken Luka Doncic or Trae Young over Deandre Ayton? Which players had an amazing two-to-three-year stretch, but then just fell off? That, plus crazy NBA stats, stoner snacks, hard seltzers, pianos, vomit, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.yout...

Jun 30, 20211 hr 14 minSeason 2Ep. 525

'The Other Guys' Shine In Hawks Game 4 Win, Giannis' Hyperextended Knee & Go Canada!

On Wed.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Hawks' surprising Game 4 win, Sweet Lou doing his best Trae Young impersonation, Giannis' hyperextended knee injury, Reddish and Okongwu's infectious defense and energy, and our fun night down at The Fortress. That, plus Team Canada wins their Olympic qualifying opener, Melo wins the first Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award, movie props you'd pay good money for, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDu...

Jun 30, 202155 minSeason 2Ep. 524

Playoff P Keeps Clips Alive & Would Raptors Trade Siakam For Wiseman, No. 7 Pick?

On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss Paul George playing the best game of his career to keep the Clips alive, Jackson, Morris, and Cousins all hittin' shots, whether the Suns are suddenly in trouble, and the at times insufferable ESPN broadcast crew. That, plus would the Raptors ever trade Siakam to the Warriors for Wiseman and the No. 7 pick? What's up with Pippen's inflammatory interview on "The Dan Patrick Show"? And what are Team Canada's chances of qualifying for the Toyko Olympics? ...

Jun 29, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 523

Middleton's Breakout Game, Trae's Ankle & Lillard's Reaction To Blazers Hiring Billups

On Mon.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss Middleton's fourth-quarter explosion, Trae's ankle injury, Bobby Portis' energy, a few moves the Hawks might try, the Suns-Clippers dogfight, intentionally missing free-throws, the Blazers hiring Chauncey Billups — and Lillard's frustration with the process and fallout — our favorite current-day player nicknames, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 28, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 2Ep. 522

The Drop | Clippers Right The Ship, Pippen Talks & Why The Mavs Shouldn't Hire Kidd

On Fri.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Clippers' Game 3 win, Beverley's excellent defense on a masked Booker, why Lue has to continue to start and play Mann, Paul George blowing kisses, and milk-drinkers vs. knife-fighters. That, plus Carlisle goes back to Indy, why Jason Kidd could be a bad hire for the Mavericks, Pippen's strange GQ article, vacation pics, weird Olympic sports, trampoline stories, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Hosted on...

Jun 25, 20211 hr 14 minSeason 2Ep. 521

Ice Trae Got Something To Say, Celtics Hire Udoka, Stacked Team USA Roster

On Thu.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss Trae Young pouring in 48 points to steal Game 1 in Milwaukee, his sick shimmy/shiver three-pointer and alley-oop pass off the glass in traffic, Collins and Capela dominating inside, Coach Bud's lineups, and why Middleton is a walking Ferris wheel. That, plus the Celtics nab Nets' assistant coach Ime Udoka (and the Pacers bring back Rick Carlisle), the NBA's plan to have new rules in place to limit foul calls on non-basketball moves (leaning into a defe...

Jun 24, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 520

The Valley-Oop, Hawks-Bucks ECF Predictions, Draft Lottery Winners & Losers

On Wed.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss Deandre Ayton's incredible last-gasp alley-oop, Booker's busted nose, Beverley's antics, whether the Clippers can rally from down 0-2 again, and why we desperately need to fix instant replay reviews. That, plus our Eastern Conference Finals predictions and NBA Draft Lottery winners, losers, and memes. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 23, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 2Ep. 519

Beach Steppin' | Ben Simmons Trade Packages: The Good, The Bad & The Chaos

On Tue.'s Beach Steppin' podcast, the guys debate seven hypothetical Ben Simmons trades. Would the 76ers prefer a trade package built around C.J. McCollum, D'Angelo Russell, or Malcolm Brogdon? Would the Raptors swap Pascal Siakam for Simmons? And could the Bulls entice Morey with a deal involving Patrick Williams and Coby White? All that, plus we discuss this year's "Tyler Herro," random times players were traded back to teams they were originally shipped out from, Leigh's men's league legends,...

Jun 22, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 518

Greatest NBA Weekend Ever (!?), Final Four Set, Trading Ben Simmons

On Mon.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss Kevin Huerter (!) and the Hawks stunning the 76ers to make the East Finals, the inevitable Ben Simmons trade (for DeRozan? Lowry? McCollum?), and the resilient Bucks doing just enough to survive Durant in a Game 7 OT classic. That, plus Booker's 40-point triple-double, our official Clippers-Suns WCF predictions, Rick Astley, Cool Ranch Doritos, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Jun 21, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 2Ep. 517

The Drop | Celtics Trade Kemba! Bucks Force Game 7! Ranking The Seven Vacant Head Coaching Jobs!

On Fri.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Celtics trading Kemba Walker and a first-round pick to OKC for Al Horford and Moses Brown, as well as Khris Middleton's best playoff game ever helping force a Bucks-Nets Game 7, baby! That, plus Leigh ranks the seven vacant NBA head coaching jobs from least to most desirable, All-Rookie Team snubs, Harden frustrated with Giannis' free-throw routine, what to watch for in tonight's Sixers-Hawks and Jazz-Clippers Game 6s, kids' trash talk, and more. S...

Jun 18, 20211 hr 32 minSeason 2Ep. 516

Zombie Hawks Stun Sixers, Playoff P's Best Playoff Game Ever, LaMelo Wins ROY

On Thu.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Hawks' incredible 26-point comeback, whether Simmons, Harris, or Doc deserve the most blame for Philly's collapse, where PG's awesome Game 5 ranks in regards to his best playoff performances ever, LeBron's tweets about predicting injuries, LaMelo Ball winning Rookie of the Year, reports that Lillard and Draymond will play for Team USA in the Tokyo Olympics, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Hosted on Aca...

Jun 17, 20211 hr 18 minSeason 2Ep. 515

Beach Steppin' | Are The Clippers Doomed Without Kawhi Leonard?

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions and comments! Topics include: Today's insane NBA news dump, (CP3, Kawhi's ACL injury, Stan Van Gundy and Scott Brooks fired, the Mavericks' front-office shakeup, LaMelo Ball's ROY, LeBron's tweets), whether the Clippers' title chances are doomed, wild NBA concepts we'd like to see taken to the next level, plans that backfired, players we were convinced were bad that proved us wrong, Australian pioneers, exclusive content, and more. Subscribe to No ...

Jun 16, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 514

KD's Masterpiece, All-NBA Snubs, CP3 & Kawhi Out (!?), SVG Fired

On Wed.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss Durant's historic Game 5 performance, whether it was his greatest playoff game ever, why the Bucks didn't target Harden in space, Uncle Jeff on fire, Giannis settling for fadeaway jumpers in crunch-time, and if Milwaukee has any chance at still winning this series. That, plus All-NBA selections and snubs, Chris Paul enters COVID-19 protocols, Kawhi out indefinitely, the Pelicans fire Stan Van Gundy, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://w...

Jun 16, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 513
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