Lakers teammates make a case for LeBron James’s MVP chances, Anthony Edwards sets a career-high as he and Karl-Anthony Towns top 40 in the same game, the Atlanta Hawks can’t lose, the Wizards finally win when Bradley Beal scores 40+ because of a throwback Russell Westbrook performance, and the New York Knicks grind out another one— this time, a win! Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Subscribe to The Athletic: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunks Hosted on Acast. ...
Mar 19, 2021•9 min
On Thu.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss yesterday's three minor trades: Bucks acquiring P.J. Tucker from the Rockets, the Suns acquiring Torrey Craig from the Bucks, and the Heat acquiring Trevor Ariza from the Thunder. That, plus Giannis stirs the Sixers' ire with his sit-down celebration, Luka Doncic and James Harden lead their squads to victory, Ja Morant and De'Aaron Fox hit game-winners, Pistons rookie Saddiq Bey is for real, rumors that Brad Stevens will leave the Celtics to coach Indi...
Mar 18, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 436
It's trade season! The Milwaukee Bucks have their closing lineup after acquiring P.J. Tucker, the Miami Heat get Trevor Ariza, De'Aaron Fox and Ja Morant hit game-winners, Stephen Curry takes an awkward fall, the Brooklyn Nets move up the standing behind James Harden's 40-point triple-double, the Houston Rockets lose their 18th straight, and Luka Doncic shines against the Clippers. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Subscribe to The Athletic for $1/month on Mar....
Mar 18, 2021•10 min
No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions and comments! Topics include: Who says no to a hypothetical Karl-Anthony Towns for Brandon Ingram trade, what Trevor Ariza brings to the Miami Heat, Shawn Bradley's scary biking accident, whether the Lakers are withholding information about the severity of Anthony Davis' injury, streaking, coffee beans, compost bins, buying houses, Whoa Boy leaders, ordering noodles on the side, cleaning BBQs, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 435
On Wed.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss Damian Lillard's 50-point masterpiece, his mindblowing clutch numbers, and how many Blazers wins it will take for him to warrant MVP. That, plus Tobias Harris continues to prove he should've been an All-Star, the Celtics need to pick a direction at the trade deadline, Doc Rivers says Ben Simmons is a lock to win DPOY, LeBron James becomes part-owner of the Boston Red Sox, can Adrien Brody pull off a Showtime Pat Riley, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks o...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 434
Damian Lillard is a bad man, Lillard had a quiet 50, LeBron James becomes the oldest player to record back-to-back triple-doubles, the Knicks are a free agency destination again, these aren't your older brother's Boston Celtics, Tobias Harris is becoming the 76ers go-to wing, Lauri Markkanen throws down, the Bulls broadcast didn't have a photo for Aleksej Pokuševski, the Rockets losing streak is at 17 games (but hope is on the way), bad news for John Wall, and both the Atlanta Hawks and Miami He...
Mar 17, 2021•9 min
On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the controversial Julius Randle traveling call, whether Giannis has any chance at winning a third consecutive MVP, and why the Hornets should be everyone's second favorite team. That, plus the guys present some hypothetical trades to get John Collins on the Pistons, Bradley Beal on the Heat, and Aaron Gordon on the Nuggets. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Subscribe to The Athletic: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunks...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 433
Gordon Hayward’s hair goes awry, the Kings continue to be awry themselves, the Nets have an eye on one player they could legitimately get at the NBA Trade Deadline, Blake Griffin’s role, Kyle Kuzma airballs a technical free throw, nasty Devin Booker, a concern for the Milwaukee Bucks, a new Clippers starting lineup, and a little morning serenade. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/nodunksinc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 16, 2021•9 min
On Mon.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss their NBA weekend winners — Anthony Edwards, Jimmy Butler and his Miami Heat, birthday boy Stephen Curry, etc. — and losers — Joel Embiid's MVP chances, Kawhi Leonard questioning the LA Clippers' consistency, the Toronto Raptors, etc. That, plus will the Orlando Magic hurry up and trade someone, Nikola Jokic's help defense on Ja Morant, Leigh's Russian adventures, pen licenses, BIG BEEF, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.c...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 432
Kawhi Leonard not happy (but he’s still fun), the Anthony Edwards-Jimmy Butler comparison, Edwards goes boom again, so does Jaxson Hayes, Warriors look primed for a playoff upset, the Raptors’ losing streak, the Kyle Lowry trade calculus, Aleksej Pokuševski’s career-high, the Rockets’ motivation, the Heat’s negative point differential, and everything from Sunday in the NBA! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/nodunksinc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 15, 2021•10 min
On Fri.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys debate whether Chris Bosh, Paul Pierce, Chris Webber, and Ben Wallace should all be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. That, plus Kyrie hangs 40 on the Celtics, Tony Snell's game-winner vs. the Raptors, whether the Heat should trade for PJ Tucker, the NBA fining Meyers Leonard $50K for using an anti-Semitic slur, Leigh's broken headphones, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Subscribe to The ...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 431
P.J. Tucker is on the trade block, the Atlanta Hawks have won three straight but it’s hard to believe in them, the Brooklyn Nets won’t have Blake Griffin chemistry problems, Kyrie Irving has another incredible night, the Rockets have another horrific one, good news on the health front for Caris LeVert, the Suns stay under the radar, the Timberwolves youngsters show out and get head coach Chris Finch his first win, and Al Horford to be traded? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/nod...
Mar 12, 2021•11 min
The boys are BACK! On Thu.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys answer some key questions about the second half of the NBA season. Are the Nets the team to beat and how much will Blake Griffin help them? Are the Jazz and/or Suns legit title contenders? Which team is facing the most pressure? Who will be the biggest name traded at the deadline? And which team is primed to make a surprise run? That, plus potential LaMarcus Aldridge trades, our thoughts on all 16 NBA Earned Edition jerseys, BBQ season, and ...
Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 430
Kyle Lowry says he will retire a Raptor, but doesn’t rule out a trade. Where will LaMarcus Aldridge end up? What will Blake Griffin’s role be in Brooklyn? The Trade Deadline approaches and names like John Collins, Lauri Markkanen, and Thaddeus Young are on the table. 14 more days! Let’s discuss! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/nodunksinc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 11, 2021•10 min
On Fri.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the 2021 NBA All-Star Draft. Which team is better: Team LeBron or Team Durant? Why were both Jazz players picked last? And who will win All-Star Game MVP? That, plus Lillard is getting more cold-blooded, Jimmy Butler has the Heat back on track, Ja Morant and Jrue Holiday trading clutch baskets, the Suns and Knicks' surprising starts, Worst of the Week nominees, Frank Gehry inspiration, homeownership, Peruvian food, fart stories, and more. Subscribe to ...
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 429
Top 5 reasons Team LeBron will defeat Team Durant, why the Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Clippers, Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, and Denver Nuggets are looking forward to the second half of the season, and Kevin Garnett failing in his attempt to purchase the Timberwolves. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/nodunksinc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 05, 2021•11 min
On Thu.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the officiating in the Jazz-76ers game, the Jokic or Embiid MVP debate, Lillard's stepback 3 and charge, T.J. McConnell's 10 steals vs. the Cavs, Harden getting a mixed reception from the Houston crowd, LaVine and Zion teasing us with dunks, Shaq on AEW's Dynamite, a hypothetical Redick-for-Dinwiddie trade, leaked All-Star Game jerseys, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: youtube.com/NoDunksInc Subscribe to The Athletic for $3.99/month: theathl...
Mar 04, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 428
A 10-game wrap-up. MVP candidate Joel Embiid does it all vs the Utah Jazz in a fantastic game between two heavyweights, Damian Lillard can’t help but be clutch (on both ends), James Harden makes his first return to Houston, LeBron sits his first game of the season, T.J. McConnell goes after the single-game steals record, Zach LaVine gives fans a major Dunk Contest tease, the Raptors play a game without several of their players (and coaches), and Ricky Rubio is frustrated with the Timberwolves’ s...
Mar 04, 2021•8 min
No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions and comments! Topics include: Which players are most likely to achieve a quadruple-double, odds that the All-Star Game will feature better dunks from Zion and Zach LaVine than the actual Dunk Contest, whether basketballs are being doctored to deliver more wedgies, Shawn Kemp's Hall of Fame probability, curling vs. axe throwing, "Survivor" twists we'd like to see, a beautiful bonus bean question, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: youtube.c...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 427
On Wed.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys debate who will win Sunday's All-Star Dunk Contest, 3-Point Contest, and Skills Challenge. That, plus Booker's questionable ejection, why Jokic is the MVP frontrunner, Kemba Walker finally finding his groove, lower-priced vets who could be moved at the NBA trade deadline, the Rockets announcing they'll retire Harden's No. 13, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 426
Nikola Jokic chases Wilt Chamberlain, the Phoenix Suns climb the standings despite Devin Booker’s ejection, the Memphis Grizzlies demonstrate how to build a small-market franchise, things looking up for the Boston Celtics, and the Atlanta Hawks look like a different team after firing head coach Lloyd Pierce— so, are they good now? All that, plus participants for All-Star events have been announced— a star-studded 3-point crop of shooters includes Stephen Curry and Devin Booker, and a disappointi...
Mar 03, 2021•10 min
On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Atlanta Hawks decision to fire Lloyd Pierce, Joakim Noah retiring from basketball and his best moments, whether the Brooklyn Nets feature the greatest collection of offensive talent in NBA history, Nikola Jokic bullying the Chicago Bulls, Zion Williamson's chances of leading the league in scoring, Lady Gaga possibly getting into Top Shot, cookies, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 425
The Melo Bowl! The day’s NBA news including Carmelo Anthony battling LaMelo Ball for the first time, the Hawks firing head coach Lloyd Pierce, James Harden with a first in recorded NBA history, taking Nikola Jokic for granted, the Pacers doubling Joel Embiid despite guarding him with DPOY candidate, Myles Turner, the Jazz getting cooled off by Zion Williamson, and unique shot distribution for the Nets Bruce Brown (Steve Nash, you evil genius). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/no...
Mar 02, 2021•7 min
On Mon.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss their NBA weekend winners — Giannis and the Bucks, the Knicks for rising above .500, the 2021 Dunk Contest including Cassius Stanley, etc. — and losers — the Pacers, the Kings' abysmal free-throw shooting, and that Hawks-Thunder eyesore. That, plus Oladipo turns down a 2-year, $45.2M extension with the Rockets, two more wedgies, BIG BEEF, things we miss about the 90s, beans, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 424
The day’s NBA news including Giannis Antetokounmpo slamming home a win (where he didn’t travel) vs the Clippers, The Greek Freak making another MVP case, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George looking like the “Bubble Clippers”, Cassius Stanley and Anfernee Simons added to the All-Star Game’s Slam Dunk participants, what the Rockets do with Victor Oladipo now that he reportedly turned down a contract extension, the Sacramento Kings staying the Sacramento Kangz, and the Memphis Grizzlies youth movement pa...
Mar 01, 2021•9 min
On Fri.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Nuggets' abysmal 3-on-1 fast break, the likelihood of the Kings firing Luke Walton, whether Lowry would make the 76ers championship favorites, and if Harden deserves a spot at the MVP dinner table. That, plus Worst of the Week (Celtics, Draymond Green, Nate Duncan), Shuffle shoutouts, Gordon Ramsey chopping lessons, retro McDonald’s items, our best screenshot photos, 90s songs Post Malone should cover next, and more. Enjoy the weekend, y'all. Subsc...
Feb 26, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 423
The Nets play defense! The day’s NBA news including the Brooklyn Nets winning 8 straight games with the help of their “D”, the Philadelphia 76ers Ben Simmons looking like a young Jason Kidd on the defensive end, the Memphis Grizzlies young core growing and bonding (Ja Morant and Justise Winslow’s matching hairstyles could be a factor), the Denver Nuggets blowing a 3-on-1 to tie the game vs the Washington Wizards, the “Milwaukee Bucks Shaq” upstaging the “New Orleans Pelicans Shaq”, cases for two...
Feb 26, 2021•8 min
On Thu.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss Canadian Thunder (SGA's career-high 42 and Dort's game-winner), Gallinari's 10 3PM, whether the Celtics need to make a move, LaMelo Ball's patience, the Jazz running away with the No. 1 seed, the chances of Zion participating in the Dunk Contest, Kyrie wanting the NBA to change the logo to Kobe, the Heat's unconfirmed yellow jerseys, "Harry and the Hendersons," Hootie and the Blowfish, Daft Punk, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www....
Feb 25, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 422
The day’s NBA news including Devin Booker having enough of LaMelo Ball, the Utah Jazz dismantling the Lakers, LeBron James playing as many minutes as he wants, “The King” speaking Booker’s All-Star appearance into existence, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander slowly becoming a one-name guy after a career-high 42 points, Lu Dort’s game-winner, Jimmy Butler doing extraordinary things after being snubbed, Danilo Gallinari doing extraordinary things for the Hawks, and the Boston Celtics continuing to be very o...
Feb 25, 2021•6 min
No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions and comments! Topics include: The best NBA players to make only one All-Star Game, season ticket holder etiquette, moments from this season we'd like to see added to NBA Top Shot, whatever happened to 3D glasses, Andre Agassi's wig, the perfect number of holes on a golf course, and so much more. Did we hook you? Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 421
