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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

The Drop | Key Takeaways From All-Star Voting First Returns

On today's No Dunks, the guys discuss LeBron and Durant leading their respective conferences in the first fan returns of NBA All-Star Voting, the most glaring omissions (Jalen Brunson, Domantas Sabonis, etc.), and who will be the 10 All-Star starters in SLC. That, plus Lauri Markkanen's 49-point night, Worst of the Week nominees, 5-Star Friday reviews, the creepy King Cake Baby mascot, random seasons we celebrate, and more. 🔁 NBA Trade Rumors: Should the Bulls & Raptors blow it up? https://...

Jan 06, 20231 hr 13 minSeason 4Ep. 870

NBA Trade Rumors | Should The Bulls & Raptors Blow It Up?

On today's bonus ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss hypothetical trades the Bulls and Raptors might explore to either rebuild or retool their rosters. LaVine to the Knicks for young players and picks? DeRozan to the Wizards for Kuzma? Siakam to the Suns for Ayton and Cam Johnson? O.G. to the Hawks for Capela? That, plus the Pacers are interested in Obi Toppin, what the Mavs will do with Christian Wood, and a Noah Vonleh trade! 🤔 Subscribe to Is [This] Good? on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3zlfSVx ⭐️ N...

Jan 05, 202354 minSeason 4Ep. 869

Hot Takes About All 12 Games

On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss all 12 NBA games from last night, including the Bulls snapping the Nets' win streak, the drunk AF Bucks-Raptors game, Saddiq Bey's game-winner in The Bay, similarities between the Knicks and Kings, and Anthony Edwards leading the KAT-less Wolves. That, plus birthday soups, YouTube shorts, and Paddington! 🤔 Subscribe to Is [This] Good? on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3zlfSVx ⭐️ No Dunks NBA Survivor Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/nodunks 👕 Support the show, bu...

Jan 05, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 4Ep. 868

Giannis Drops Career-High 55, Star Fox Lights The Beam & Zion's Hamstring Injury

On Wed.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the NBA scoring boom continuing with Giannis Antetokounmpo's career-high 55 points, whether De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis will both be selected to the All-Star Game, OKC crushing the Celtics, and Zion Williamson's troubling hamstring injury. That, plus which team is under the most pressure to make a move at the deadline, our Most Fun Players To Watch teams, whether we should bring back the Old-Timers' Game, and more. 🤔 Subscribe to Is [This] Good? on You...

Jan 04, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 4Ep. 867

Donovan Mitchell Scores 71, Hawks-Warriors 2OT Thriller & Bold Predictions

On Tue.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss Donovan Mitchell becoming just the seventh player in NBA history to score at least 70 points in a game, the Hawks-Warriors double-overtime thriller, the Nets' 12-game win streak, the Eastern Conf. logjam, and Gary Payton II's Blazers debut. That, plus bold predictions about which players could be traded (O.G. Anunoby, Robert Covington, Harrison Barnes), teams that could turn it around, and who might crash the MVP Table for a week or two. 👀 Join tonight's Wiz...

Jan 03, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 4Ep. 866

NBA Weekend Winners & Losers | Are There 12 Legit Title Contenders!?

On Mon.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss how many legit title contenders there are (8? 10? 12?) before sharing their NBA weekend winners — the Nuggets, Grizzlies, Luka, Haliburton, etc. — and losers — the Jazz, Wolves, Tas' finished eggnog. That, plus how much would you have to be paid to go stand in Times Square on New Year's Eve? 🤔 Subscribe to Is [This] Good? on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3zlfSVx ⭐️ No Dunks NBA Survivor Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/nodunks 👕 Support the show, buy No Dunks me...

Jan 02, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 4Ep. 865

Emergency Pod | 7 Crazy Stats From Luka's 60-Point Triple-Double!

On Wed.'s No Dunks, Skeets tries to wrap his head around Luka Doncic's historic 60-21-10 triple-double in last night's crazy Mavericks OT win. (This episode is sponsored by NBA Top Shot. Start your NBA Top Shot collection today at hoo.ps/nodunks . Get closer than ever to the game and players you love.) -- 🤔 Subscribe to Is [This] Good? on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3zlfSVx ⭐️ No Dunks NBA Survivor Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/nodunks 👕 Buy a new Xmas Wedgie shirt: https://www.nodunks.com 📈 ...

Dec 28, 202219 minSeason 4Ep. 864

NBA Xmas Day Recap | Big Dunks, Trash Talk & Dirk's Statue

On Mon.'s No Dunks, Skeets and Tas recap the NBA Christmas Day quintuple-header: Embiid and Harden helping the 76ers win in MSG, the Mavericks scoring 51 points in the third quarter, the Celtics' excellent team defense on Giannis, a spicy Grizzlies-Warriors game, and AG's 'Dunk of the Year' propelling Jokic and the Nuggets past the Suns in overtime. (This episode is sponsored by NBA Top Shot. Start your NBA Top Shot collection today at hoo.ps/nodunks . Get closer than ever to the game and player...

Dec 26, 202259 minSeason 4Ep. 863

The Drop | NBA Naughty or Nice List, Ranking Xmas Day Games & 'The Grizzlie Truth' Doc

On Fri.'s No Dunks, the guys share their NBA naughty or nice lists, rank the five NBA Christmas Day games, and give coal to a few of the insane Trae Young trades already being proposed. That, plus Best of the Week nominees, some Festivus airing of grievances, and a fun interview with Kat Jayme, director of 'The Grizzlie Truth,' a new documentary that attempts to uncover what really happened to the Vancouver Grizzlies. (This episode is sponsored by NBA Top Shot. Start your NBA Top Shot collection...

Dec 23, 20221 hr 20 minSeason 4Ep. 862

Superstar Siakam, Ayo's Wild Buzzer-Beater & HOF Class of '23 Nominees

On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss Siakam scoring a career-high 52 points in MSG, the Nets' 91 first-half points, Ayo Dosunmu's lucky game-winning buzzer-beater, Dort's defense on Dame, and the Cavs keeping their poise vs. the Bucks. That, plus the Hall of Fame Class of 2023 nominees, Robin Lopez mic'd up, and we rip some boosted NBA Top Shot packs for the holidays. (This episode is sponsored by NBA Top Shot. Start your NBA Top Shot collection today at hoo.ps/nodunks. Get closer than ever to t...

Dec 22, 20221 hr 15 minSeason 4Ep. 861

Suns Sell For $4B, Bulls Respond To Dysfunction & Flexing NBA Christmas Day Schedule

On Wed.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss billionaire mortgage lender Mat Ishbia finalizing a purchase of the Suns and WNBA's Mercury for $4 billion, the Bulls picking up a win amidst reports of disconnect between LaVine and DeRozan, and the Knicks' 8-game winning streak. That, plus Kevin Durant's uphill climb to win MVP, flexing the NBA Christmas Day schedule, O.G. Anunoby trade rumors, Jimmy Butler eating crickets, and more. -- 🤔 Subscribe to Is [This] Good? on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3zlfSVx ⭐️ No...

Dec 21, 20221 hr 17 minSeason 4Ep. 860

SGA Does It Again, Flustered Mavs & Five Players Most Likely To Be Traded

On Tue.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss last night's action — SGA's game-winner, Lillard becoming the Blazers' all-time leading scorer, Anthony Edwards playing free and joyful, etc. — and the five players most likely to be traded: Kuzma to the Lakers? Poeltl to the Raptors? Vucevic to the Knicks? All that, plus a ball stall nomenclature lesson. (This episode is sponsored by NBA Top Shot. Start your NBA Top Shot collection today at hoo.ps/nodunks . Get closer than ever to the game and players you lo...

Dec 20, 20221 hr 22 minSeason 4Ep. 859

NBA Weekend Winners & Losers | The Hottest Teams In The League Are WHO!?

On Mon.'s No Dunks, the guys share their NBA weekend winners — Booker's revenge, the Knicks, Nets, and Magic's winning streaks, Anthony Edwards with space, Jokic's Wilt-like boxscore, etc. — and losers — another AD foot injury, Ja Morant's dumbfounding ejection, the Pacers in the clutch, the stupid Bulls and Raptors, and Tas' WiFi connection. (This episode is sponsored by NBA Top Shot. Start your NBA Top Shot collection today at hoo.ps/nodunks . Get closer than ever to the game and players you l...

Dec 19, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 4Ep. 858

The Drop | Herro Makes History, Another Grizzlies Dubskiii & Hammacher Schlemmer Gifts!

On Fri.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Jazz outlasting the Pelicans in OT, Herro hitting 19 three-pointers (!) over his last two games, and the Grizzlies snatching the No. 1 seed in the West. That, plus Steph Curry's shoulder injury update, NBA All-Star voting, Worst of the Week nominees (Thibs, NY Post, Kyle Anderson), The Pickle Report, and the triumphant return of Skeets' Hammacher Schlemmer gift guide! (This episode is sponsored by NBA Top Shot. Start your NBA Top Shot collection today at ...

Dec 16, 20221 hr 30 minSeason 4Ep. 857

The NBA Happiness Index, Curry's Shoulder Injury & Snail Mail!

On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys debate which NBA fanbases are happy right now, discuss Steph Curry's shoulder injury and which team will try to salvage their season with a trade (Hawks? Mavericks? Wizards?), commiserate about our down-bad Bulls and Raptors, and open some real letters y'all mailed in! That, plus Basketball Reference's Sportify Wrapped, stealing chickens, and more. (This episode is sponsored by NBA Top Shot. Start your NBA Top Shot collection today at https://hoo.ps/nodunks . Get clo...

Dec 15, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 4Ep. 856

Celtics-Lakers Trade Wild Comebacks, Warriors Hate Hotel Pillows & Video Game Numbers

On Wed.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss last night's NBA action: Wild comebacks and collapses in the Celtics-Lakers OT game, why the Bucks are a brutal matchup for the Warriors, the young Rockets winning one for Silas, and Walker Kessler's rookie year. That, plus we rip some Hot Packs, try and remember LeBron's first career field goal, create some new NBA awards to honor Shaq, Tim Duncan, and God Shammgod, and more. (This episode is sponsored by NBA Top Shot. Start your NBA Top Shot collection toda...

Dec 14, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 4Ep. 855

Dame Hits 11 Threes & Trade Rumors Swirlin' Bojan, Eric Gordon, Kuzma & More!

On Tue.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss last night's NBA action (Lillard hitting 11 three-pointers, Kawhi's best game in years, and the Heat-Pacers taking it back to '04), reports that Cade Cunningham will undergo season-ending shin surgery, and juicy trade rumors involving Bojan Bogdanovic, Eric Gordon, Kyle Kuzma, John Collins, and more. (This episode is sponsored by NBA Top Shot. Start your NBA Top Shot collection today at hoo.ps/nodunks . Get closer than ever to the game and players you love.) ...

Dec 13, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 4Ep. 854

NBA Weekend Winners & Losers | Zion Punks Suns, Embiid Scores 53 & AJ Griffin Does It Again!

On Mon.'s No Dunks, the guys share their NBA weekend winners — the Hawks' rookie AJ Griffin, Embiid's 53 points, Zion's 360 windmill dunk vs. the upset Suns, the Knicks' defensive-minded rotation, etc. — and losers — the Mavericks for missing six consecutive free-throws, the Raptors dropping both games to the Magic, and more. (This episode is sponsored by NBA Top Shot. Start your NBA Top Shot collection today at hoo.ps/nodunks . Get closer than ever to the game and players you love.) 🤔 Subscrib...

Dec 12, 20221 hr 17 minSeason 4Ep. 853

The Drop | Jamal Murray Spoils 'Dame Time' & NBA Buy or Sell? (Clippers, Heat, Tatum MVP)

On Fri.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss last night's action (Jamal Murray vs. Damian Lillard, Sengun's dunk/charge on Collins, another Jimmy Butler takeover) and play 'Buy or Sell?' when it comes to the Clippers, Wolves, Heat, Nets, and some NBA award favorites. That, plus Worst of the Week nominees (Beal's honesty, Nic Claxton's jersey, Isaiah Jackson's foot, etc.), The Pickle Report, missing work, and more. (This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/nodu...

Dec 09, 20221 hr 33 minSeason 4Ep. 852

Spicy Warriors-Jazz Finish, Pelicans No. 1 In West & Potential Knicks Trades

On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Jazz stealing a win versus the Warriors, Clarkson's ejection, Gobert's best game as a Timberwolf, the Magic snapping a 9-game losing streak, and the Celtics destroying the Suns. That, plus thoughts on the Knicks trying to trade Quickley, Reddish, and/or Fournier, whether Hawks coach Nate McMillan will survive the hot seat, the Pelicans grabbing the No. 1 seed in the West, redesigned trophies for end-of-season NBA awards, random movie references, and Joey ...

Dec 08, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 4Ep. 851

NBA Reddit Pod | All-Star Roster Turnover, Best Current Contracts & Jaylen or Ingram?

On Wed.'s No Dunks x NBA Reddit pod, the guys discuss last night's action — Mitchell spoiling LeBron's homecoming, Mavs winning a nailbiter in Denver, Pistons embarrassing the Heat — before highlighting some of their favorite threads. Which of last year's All-Stars won't make it to Salt Lake City? Who's on the best current NBA contract? And would you rather have Jaylen Brown or Brandon Ingram? That, plus Shaq falls into a Christmas tree, competitive eating, 'The Grizzlie Truth' documentary, and ...

Dec 07, 20221 hr 16 minSeason 4Ep. 850

Kawhi In The Clutch, Nembhard's Curry Impersonation & Who's Best In The East?

On Tue.'s No Dunks, the guys play Whatchu Got? Who had the more impressive return: Kawhi or Paul George? Which team had the more disappointing loss: Hawks or Suns? Who had the biggest upset last night: Nembhard's Pacers, the Rockets in 2OT, or the shorthanded Grizzlies? And who is the East favorite: Bucks or Celtics? That, plus we hit the beach to discuss the best players who moved to the bench toward the end of their career, our favorite No Dunks inside jokes, who should be nicknamed 'Big Tasty...

Dec 06, 20221 hr 19 minSeason 4Ep. 849

NBA Weekend Winners & Losers | Are The Pelicans A Legit Title Contender?

On Mon.'s No Dunks, the guys share their NBA weekend winners — Jose Alvarado and the Pelicans, Jimmy Butler's return, AD living up to expectations, etc. — and losers — tensions rising between Trae Young and Nate McMillan, the Spurs' crazy losing streak, Gobert getting ejected, and more. All that, plus getting letters in the mail, sitting courtside at a College Park Skyhawks game, and Stephen Curry hitting five straight fullcourt shots! Um. Maybe. (This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give on...

Dec 05, 20221 hr 21 minSeason 4Ep. 848

The Drop | Early NBA All-Star Game Picks

On Fri.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss Killian Hayes' coming out party, debate the Worst of the Week (the NBRA's handling of Tony Brothers' profane insult, Kelly Oubre Jr. for celebrating down 30, the Lakers for playing the wrong pregame hype video), and attempt to build their way-too-early 2023 NBA All-Star Game rosters. That, plus Jason Kapono's family, the proliferation of advent calendars, Star Trek pics, plaid tracksuits, and more. 🤔 Subscribe to Is [This] Good? on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3zl...

Dec 02, 20221 hr 20 minSeason 4Ep. 847

Booker Goes Boom & Biggest Surprise For Each Eastern Conference Team

On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss Booker scoring 51 points in just three quarters, the Wolves winning without Karl-Anthony Towns, Prince William and Kate attending the Heat-Celtics game in Boston, and the stupid Killer Bees LJN action figures. That, plus they share their biggest surprise for each Eastern Conference team at the quarter mark of the 2022-23 NBA season. ❓ Biggest Surprise For Each Western Conference Team: https://youtu.be/__L8Kz7UPNw 🤔 Subscribe to Is [This] Good? on YouTube: ht...

Dec 01, 20221 hr 26 minSeason 4Ep. 846

Biggest Surprise For Each Western Conference Team

On Wed.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss last night's wild Warriors-Mavs game, debate what Towns' calf injury means for the Wolves, and share the biggest surprise for each Western Conference team at the quarter mark of the NBA season. 🤔 Subscribe to Is [This] Good? on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3zlfSVx ⭐️ No Dunks NBA Survivor Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/nodunks 👕 Buy our new 'The Classic Factory' merch: https://www.nodunks.com 📈 Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunk...

Nov 30, 20221 hr 20 minSeason 4Ep. 845

Pacers Rookie Calls Game, KAT Hurt, Embiid & Siakam Return To Action

On Tue.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Pacers stunning the Lakers on rookie Andrew Nembhard's buzzer-beating 3, Towns' calf injury, three guys — Porzingis, Booker, and KD — scoring 40+ points last night, and Embiid and Siakam's strong returns. That, plus Luke Kornet paying homage to Stromile Swift, bird cameras, Darren Dutchyshen's bod, how much money you should get for a made halfcourt shot, and more! 🤔 Subscribe to Is [This] Good? on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3zlfSVx ⭐️ No Dunks NBA Survivor P...

Nov 29, 20221 hr 14 minSeason 4Ep. 844

NBA Weekend Winners & Losers | Warriors Clicking, Zubac Eats Roast Beef & Luka Needs Help

On Mon.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss their NBA weekend winners — the Warriors hitting their stride, the Bucks and Celtics running away with the East, Zubac and Ayton eating roast beef, Haliburton's assist-to-turnover ratio, etc. — and losers — the Hawks mocking and losing to the Rockets, the reeling Mavericks, Gordon Hayward's shoulder injury, and more. That, plus olive money, big hats, and an exclusive interview with the ATL fan who hit back-to-back halfcourt shots nearly five years apart. 🤔 S...

Nov 28, 20221 hr 13 minSeason 4Ep. 843

Kings Stay Lit, Pat Bev Ejected & Which Team Are You Most Thankful For?

On Wed.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the 76ers spoiling Ben Simmons' return to Philly, the Kings holding on to win their 7th game in a row, Patrick Beverley's ejection, and why the Nuggets desperately need a backup center. That, plus which teams were thankful for, who's been the biggest turkey in the NBA, canned cranberry players, why the 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' keep referencing the Utah Jazz, and more. 🤔 Subscribe to Is [This] Good? on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3zlfSVx ⭐️ No Dunks NBA...

Nov 23, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 4Ep. 842

Better Backcourt: Hawks, Cavs, Pacers? And, Ben Simmons Is Back In Philly Tonight

On Tue.'s No Dunks, the guys debate the better backcourt: Hawks, Cavaliers, or — wait for it — the Pacers?! They also discuss the Bucks and Giannis bouncing back, the Knicks being led by Jalen Brunson's 34 points, Joel Embiid's injury status, De'Aaron Fox and Tyrese Haliburton being named NBA Players of the Week, and Ben Simmons returning to Philadelphia tonight. 🤔 Subscribe to Is [This] Good? on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3zlfSVx ⭐️ No Dunks NBA Survivor Pool: https://play.runyourpool.com/nodunks ...

Nov 22, 202256 minSeason 4Ep. 841
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