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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

Beach Steppin' | Were 'The Heatles' A Disappointment?

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: Whether the LeBron-Wade-Bosh Heat were an overall disappointment, present day players who will be historically misremembered, guys who had memorable second runs with a former team, NBA reporters in the bubble, wookies, keepsakes, high socks, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15, 20201 hr 19 minEp. 248

Big Bubble Questions w/ Big Wos

On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, Big Wos joins the show to discuss The Athletic's brand new podcast lineup, his confidence in the NBA bubble, which players are under the most pressure, the Sixers trying Ben Simmons at the 4, dark horse title contenders, food he'd break quarantine for, Princess Jasmine, shotgunning beers, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14, 20201 hr 21 minEp. 247

Is This News? | LeBron, Rondo, Woj

On Mon.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss LeBron's decision to go without a social justice message on his jersey, what Rondo's injury means for the Lakers' title chances, ESPN suspending Woj for sending a 'F–k you' email to a Missouri senator, Andre Roberson's return, The Palace of Auburn Hills, the Knicks' coaching search, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 13, 202055 minEp. 246

Poppin' Packs | '91-92 Hoops w/ James Worthy

On today's ep. of Poppin' Packs, Leigh welcomes legendary Lakers star James Worthy to the IG live stream. The Hall of Famer opens a pack of '91-92 Hoops basketball cards while discussing his biggest rivals of the 80s, Rolando Blackman's clutch performance in the '87 All-Star Game, the only Celtics player he liked, and how the Lakers employed Mitch Kupchak to get under the skin of Olajuwon in '86. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 11, 202039 minEp. 245

Up/Down: New Nets, Rondo's Room, Mahomes Money

On Fri.'s ep. of No Dunks, we discuss Stephen Jackson's anti-Semitic comments before entering the Up/Down Report to debate merging the Nets and Wizards into one team, Magic's tarnished Twitter account, players complaining about the Disney food and hotel rooms, which NBA star you'd sign to a Mahomes-like 10-year deal, our quarantine bods, watching podcasts, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 244

SQUAD | Disney Starting Five

On today's ep. of SQUAD, the guys draft a Disney basketball team from five categories: Mickey Mouse legends, Disney princesses, Marvel superheroes, Star Wars characters, and villains. Who would you have picked? Let us know in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 09, 20201 hr 8 minEp. 243

Beach Steppin' | Disney Food, Wedgies & Hall of Fame Muggsy

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: The likelihood of crowning an NBA champion in 2020, those Fyre Festival-like Disney food pics, players you'd send to the Hall on the basis of actual fame, the 2006 NBA Draft, bubble wedgies, putting mayo on a burger, NBA kombucha pun gun, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 08, 20201 hr 20 minEp. 242

1-on-1 | Meme King Josiah Johnson

On today's ep. of No Dunks, the guys talk with television writer and "Meme King" Josiah Johnson about his NBA bubble concerns, social justice messages on jerseys, working on the new Netflix series "Colin in Black & White," his dad's iconic role in "White Men Can't Jump," Disney memes, phantom poopers, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 07, 202049 minEp. 241

NBA News: Oladipo, All-Defensive Teams & 2K Covers

On Mon.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss multiple teams shutting practice facilities after receiving coronavirus test results, Victor Oladipo's decision to sit out the NBA restart, the list of social messages that can be put on jerseys, rumors of a second bubble, the league's best defenders, NBA 2K21 covers, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 06, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 240

Poppin' Packs | '93-94 Fleer with Cabbie

On a special holiday ep. of Poppin' Packs, Leigh catches up with old friend, and Canadian sports media star, Cabbie Richards. Cabbie pops a pack of '93-94 Fleer basketball cards, talks about the times he met Michael Jordan, shares his favorite under-the-radar interview, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 04, 202035 minEp. 239

1-on-1 | Hawks Coach Lloyd Pierce

On today's ep. of No Dunks, Tas talks with Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce about his players finding their voice and dealing with social unrest, plans to transform State Farm Arena into a massive polling station, why the Hawks are ready to shed the "young" label, and his excitement for his team participating in a potential second NBA bubble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 03, 202036 minEp. 238

Beach Steppin' | LeBron's Decision To Wear Gingham

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: How to deal with your favorite player going mainstream, NBA stamps we'd like to see, LeBron's Decision, Kawhi steal highlights, binge-watching "Downton Abbey," opossums pooping, Vegas Summer League memories, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 02, 20201 hr 29 minEp. 237

Who Wants Some Trivia? | Shea Serrano's Spurs

Think you know the NBA? Yeah, we'll see about that. On today's ep. of Who Wants Some Trivia?, host J.E. Skeets quizzes best-selling author Shea Serrano on his mighty San Antonio Spurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 01, 202031 minEp. 236

Top 10 Moments in Canadian Basketball

On today's ep. of No Dunks, and to celebrate forthcoming Canada Day, we countdown the Top 10 moments in Canadian basketball history with The Athletic's Blake Murphy. Where does Vince's 2000 Dunk Contest performance rank? What is the country's most iconic international hoops moment? And will "The Shot" be remembered more fondly than the actual Raptors championship? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 20201 hr 20 minEp. 235

1-on-1 | 'NBA Jam' Author Reyan Ali

On today's podcast, Skeets talks with "NBA Jam" book author Reyan Ali about Midway's billion-dollar game, why it resonated with so many people, secret characters and courts, the mythical Michael Jordan version, his favorite team, the rise and fall of arcade gaming, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 20201 hr 6 minEp. 234

NBA Schedule Winners & Losers

On Sat.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the NBA's schedule for the resumption of the 2019-20 season in Orlando. Who are the biggest winners and losers? What's your one must-watch game? Which playoff seeding race is the most intriguing? Will any team go 8-0? And will there be drones? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 202042 minEp. 233

Up/Down: Vince's Best Dunk, CJ's Wine, Crocs

On Fri.'s ep. of No Dunks, we enter the Up/Down Report to debate Vince Carter's best in-game dunk, CJ McCollum's new pinot noir, Lu Dort's OKC deal, the Knicks hiring World Wide Wes, Crocs, whether listening to an audiobook counts as reading it, the MLB's 60-game season, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 20201 hr 14 minEp. 232

Film Session | Mr. Chibbs: The Kenny Anderson Story

On today's Film Session, we discuss the 2017 documentary "Mr. Chibbs: The Kenny Anderson Story." In a doc filled with raw and emotional scenes, which one stood out? Did the filmmaker gloss over too many parts of Kenny's life? And what was the biggest takeaway? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 25, 20201 hr 4 minEp. 231

Beach Steppin' | Bubble Signings & Conspiracy Theories

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: Which player's NBA resume would benefit most from a Finals MVP award, Avery Bradley opting out of the Orlando restart, starting a bubble book club, random things you thought were common knowledge, Leigh's conspiracy theories, Disney characters, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 20201 hr 10 minEp. 230

NBA News: Bubble Trouble, Opt-Outs, Pistons Path

On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the NBA's growing concern as coronavirus cases spike in Florida, players like Davis Bertans and Kelly Oubre Jr. skipping the restart, new Pistons GM Troy Weaver's biggest decisions, how many Mike's the Knicks can interview for head coach, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 202048 minEp. 229

SQUAD | The Perfect Mascot

On today's ep. of SQUAD, the guys attempt to build "The Perfect Mascot" from categories including appearance, signature gag, mentor, NBA player nemesis, and name. Who/what would you have drafted? Share your picks in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 22, 202053 minEp. 228

Beach Steppin' | Mo Pete Fan Club

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: The exact moment Leigh became a Morris Peterson fan, which 90's Bulls championship Trey cares about the least, our favorite average players, rookie mistakes, John Collins for Lauri Markkanen, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 202058 minEp. 227

Life At Disney with Disney Expert Carlye Wisel

On a special edition of No Dunks, Trey talks to Disney expert Carlye Wisel about life at Walt Disney World resorts, which of the three NBA hotels is the best, whether there will be fan encounters, and why Robin Lopez so desperately wants to stay at the Yacht Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 202035 minEp. 226

Key Questions About NBA Bubble Memo

On today's No Dunks, the guys discuss the NBA's extensive health and safety memo ahead of the resumption of the '19-20 season at Disney World. What's the biggest takeaway? What's the biggest concern? And which band would Leigh book for entertainment? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 202048 minEp. 225

'Delete Eight' Deep Dive with Dan Devine

On today's ep. of No Dunks, we talk to The Ringer's Dan Devine about the biggest offseason questions for the eight teams not headed to Disney: the Warriors, Cavaliers, Wolves, Hawks, Knicks, Bulls, Hornets, and Pistons. Which team has the brightest future? Which team is the most depressing? Which team might look to make a big move? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 20201 hr 7 minEp. 224

NBA News: Kyrie's Concern

On Mon.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss Kyrie Irving's recent comments concerning the issue of the NBA resuming play, LaMarcus Aldridge's shoulder surgery, whether the Heat should sign DeMarcus Cousins, and Ja Morant calling on a Kentucky judge to remove a Confederate statue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 202054 minEp. 223

NBA Bubble Predictions

On today's ep. of No Dunks, the guys make seven predictions about the NBA restarting the season in the Orlando bubble. Who wins the Covid-'19/20 championship? Will we see a play-in tournament? Which player has the most potential to surprise? What's going to be the weirdest part of the television broadcast? And which Disney character is going to steal the show? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 222

1-on-1 | Rex Chapman

On today's episode, Tas talks with former NBA player Rex Chapman about how his Twitter phenomenon "Block or Charge" got started, why he's speaking out for Black Americans, his own white privilege, and the NBA's quarantined bubble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 11, 202041 minEp. 221

Beach Steppin' | Quarantined Title Contenders, Neuralyzers & More

Back to the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: Quarantined title contenders, memorable what-if player acquisitions, obscure tourist attractions, gruesome things you wish you could erase from your memory, regrets, Ed Davis, quinoa burgers, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 20201 hr 13 minEp. 220

NBA Restart Health Risks with TrueHoop's Henry Abbott

On today's ep. of No Dunks, we talk to TrueHoop's Henry Abbott about the NBA's plan to restart its season in Orlando, the science behind Commissioner Adam Silver's decision, and the numerous questions and concerns about the safety of it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 09, 202055 minEp. 219
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