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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

Weekend Shift | Wolves Trounce Thunder In Game 3 & Siakam Flowers

On Sun.'s No Dunks, Solo Skeets discusses the the Wolves dominating the Thunder in Game 3 to give us a series, rookie Terrence Shannon Jr.'s energy, Rudy Gobert playing less drop coverage vs. SGA, Pascal Siakam getting his flowers, the Pacers attacking the Knicks' weaknesses, whether Mitchell Robinson deserves to start tonight in Indy, and more. 📈 Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: YouTube.com/nodunksinc ▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www.playback.tv/nodunks 👕 Fix up, look sharp in some...

May 25, 202524 minSeason 6Ep. 1405

The Drop | Thunder Overwhelm Wolves Again, All-NBA Predictions, Knicks Streets

On Fri.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss MVP SGA and the Thunder overwhelming the Timberwolves again, Julius Randle getting benched in the fourth quarter, whether Minnesota can still make this a series, and Scott Foster's bloody nose. That, plus All-Defensive Teams, All-Rookie selections, how many Pacers will make tonight's All-NBA Teams, street names, high school fashion shows, and more. 🏝️ No Buffs recap the Survivor 48 finale (live at 1 p.m. ET): https://bit.ly/3SfvXFd ▶️ Join No Dunks on Playba...

May 23, 20251 hr 14 minSeason 6Ep. 1404

Immediate Reax | Pacers Win Wild Game 1 In OT Over Knicks

WTF!? The Pacers rallied to overcome a 14-point deficit with less than three minutes remaining to take Game 1 of the East Finals 138-135 in overtime over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Seriously. No Dunks tries to make sense of what just happened. -- ▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www.playback.tv/nodunks 👕 Fix up, look sharp in some No Dunks merch: https://nodunks.com 📈 Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: / nodunksinc 𝕏 Follow No Dunks on Twitter/X: https://x.com/NoDunksInc #NBA #...

May 22, 202543 minSeason 6Ep. 1403

Immediate Reax | SGA Leads Thunder To Game 1 Win Over Wolves

The Thunder beat the Wolves 114-88 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on the back of a 31-point performance by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. No Dunks reacts live from a New York City hotel bed. -- ▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www.playback.tv/nodunks 👕 Fix up, look sharp in some No Dunks merch: https://nodunks.com 📈 Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: / nodunksinc 𝕏 Follow No Dunks on Twitter/X: https://x.com/NoDunksInc #NBA #NBAPlayoffs #WestFinals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

May 21, 202529 minSeason 6Ep. 1402

NBA Conference Finals Preview & Predictions

On Tue.'s No Dunks, the guys preview and predict the NBA Conference Finals. Out West, it's the No. 1 seeded Thunder vs. the No. 6 seeded Wolves. In the East, it's the No. 3 seeded Knicks and the No. 4 seeded Pacers squaring off for the second consecutive postseason. What are some things to watch for in each series? Potential X-factors? And who wins? ▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www.playback.tv/nodunks 👕 Fix up, look sharp in some No Dunks merch: https://nodunks.com 📈 Subscribe to No ...

May 20, 202549 minSeason 6Ep. 1401

Young Thunder Roll To West Finals, Caruso Slows Jokic & NBA Final Four Hype

On Mon.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss SGA and the Thunder rolling into the West Finals with 125-93 rout of the Nuggets in Game 7, Alex Caruso's defensive masterclass on Jokic, Jalen Williams finding cracks in the zone defense, Aaron Gordon playing through a strained hamstring, and what's next for Denver this offseason. That, plus NBA Final Four hype, who the league would prefer to see in the championship round, Jaylen Brown's partially torn right meniscus, and more. ▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback :...

May 19, 202549 minSeason 6Ep. 1400

Immediate Reax | Knicks Destroy Celtics In Game 6, Advance To East Finals

Skeets and Jesh hit you with an immediate reaction podcast to discuss the New York Knicks punching their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000 with a dominant 119-81 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 6. -- ▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www.playback.tv/nodunks 👕 Fix up, look sharp in some No Dunks merch: https://nodunks.com 📈 Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: / nodunksinc 𝕏 Follow No Dunks on Twitter/X: https://x.com/NoDunksInc #NBAPlayoffs #Celtics #...

May 17, 202536 minSeason 6Ep. 1399

The Drop | Nuggets Force Game 7 & Drafting Best Landing Spots For Giannis Trade

On Fri.'s No Dunks, Skeets and Trey discuss the Nuggets forcing Game 7, Jalen Williams' disappointing postseason, Julian Strawther swinging Game 6, Jokic vs. Shai for the MVP trophy, Tim Legler's great analyst work, and who wins on Sunday. That, plus drafting the best landing spots for a potential Giannis trade, lottery stories, swim meets, and more. ▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www.playback.tv/nodunks 👕 Fix up, look sharp in some No Dunks merch: https://nodunks.com 📈 Subscribe to No...

May 16, 20251 hr 8 minSeason 6Ep. 1398

Wolves Eliminate Warriors, Luke Kornet Forever & Hawks Eye Masai Ujiri?

On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Wolves eliminating the Warriors, Julius Randle's growing confidence, whether Golden State runs back the old guys, Jaylen Brown defending Jalen Brunson, The Luke Kornet Game, Josh Hart's bloody face, and more. That, plus Draymond gets fined $50K, the Hawks are interested in Masai Ujiri, Phil Knight says he's not interested in buying the Blazers, factory fire alarms, chocolate bars, and more. ▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www.playback.tv/nodunks 👕...

May 15, 202557 minSeason 6Ep. 1397

Pacers Return To East Finals, The Dort Report & What Tatum's Injury Means For Celtics

On Wed.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Pacers advancing back to the Eastern Conference Finals, key decisions for the Cavs this offseason, SGA and Jokic trading MVP buckets, Coach Daigneault sticking with Lu Dort, and OKC's fourth-quarter poise. That, plus Tatum undergoes surgery to repair his ruptured Achilles tendon, notable injuries this postseason, the Blazers are for sale, and more. ▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www.playback.tv/nodunks 👕 Fix up, look sharp in some No Dunks merch:...

May 14, 202559 minSeason 6Ep. 1396

NBA Draft Lottery Winners & Losers, Giannis Trade Rumors, Tatum's Leg Injury

On Tue.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the NBA Draft Lottery winners and losers, conspiracy theory catnip, and whether one of the top picks could be traded for Giannis. That, plus Tatum's devastating leg injury, Jalen Brunson's rank among the all-time Knicks greats, Anthony Edwards smelling blood vs. the Warriors, and PDA at an NBA game. ▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www.playback.tv/nodunks 👕 Fix up, look sharp in some No Dunks merch: https://nodunks.com 📈 Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTu...

May 13, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 6Ep. 1395

Thunder Rally Late, Pacers Push Around Cavs & NBA Draft Lottery Wishes

On Mon.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss SGA and the Thunder making plays down the stretch in Game 4, whether Nikola Jokic can rediscover his shooting touch, the Pacers blowing out the Cavaliers, Benedict Mathurin's ejection, Julius Randle's dominant postseason, Payton Pritchard and the Celtics finally hitting some three-pointers, and more. That, plus we play pickleball to determine who will win tonight's NBA Draft Lottery. 🔮 Playing pickleball to predict the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery: https://www.you...

May 12, 202558 minSeason 6Ep. 1394

Weekend Shift | Playoff Mitchell & The Nuggets' Other Champions

On Sat.'s No Dunks, Solo Skeets recaps last night's two Game 3s: The Cavaliers finally looking like the Eastern Conference's top team, why "Playoff Mitchell" is a deserving (but tricky) nickname, Evan Mobley's defensive presence, Max Strus slowing Tyrese Haliburton, the Nuggets' other championship trio — Gordon, Murray, MPJ — carrying the load, OKC's inexperience showing down the stretch, Nikola Jokic cosplay, and more. Happy Wedgie Day! ▶️ Join our Playback room: https://www.playback.tv/nodunks...

May 10, 202525 minSeason 6Ep. 1393

The Drop | Wolves Rout Warriors, Draymond Sounds Off & Unsung Playoff Performers

On Fri.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Wolves routing the Warriors in Game 2, why Anthony Edwards is the new LeBron, Steve Kerr trying to figure out who's going to be able to play in this series without Steph, and Draymond Green's fifth tech of the postseason. That, plus the wildest developments of the second round, unsung playoff performers, Paul Pierce walking 20 miles, Five-Star Friday reviews, tales from Matty O's wedding weekend in Montreal, and more. ▶️ Join our Playback room: https://ww...

May 09, 20251 hr 13 minSeason 6Ep. 1932

The Knicks Do It Again, Thunder Crush Nuggets & Steph Curry Out For A Week

On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Knicks storming back again to stun the Celtics, Mitchell Robinson's fantastic game (besides the airball FT), Porzingis' illness, SGA scoring 34 points in three quarters, the Thunder's swirling defense on Jokic, and more. That, plus whether the Warriors can survive without Steph Curry for a week, VanVleet and the Rockets pushing back the deadline date on his $44.9 million team option, and overall good guy, Jrue Holiday. ▶️ Join our Playback room: https://w...

May 08, 202548 minSeason 6Ep. 1391

Haliburton Is Reggie, Cavs Collapse Blame Pie, Can Warriors Win Without Steph?

On Wed.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers scoring the final eight points in 47 seconds to stun the short-handed Cavs, who's to blame for Cleveland's epic collapse, whether the Warriors can win despite Steph Curry's hamstring strain, Wolves coach Chris Finch calling out Anthony Edwards' effort, and the Buddy Hield-Jimmy Butler future podcast. That, plus Gregg Popovich officially passes the Spurs coaching baton to Mitch Johnson, front office awards, and NBC Sports using...

May 07, 202554 minSeason 6Ep. 1390

AG Plays Hero Again, Knicks Shock Celtics In OT & Wolves-Warriors Predictions

On Tue.'s No Dunks, the guys are back to discuss — with tired, raspy voices — Aaron Gordon splashing the game-winning 3 to help the Nuggets stun the Thunder, Nikola Jokic’s bully ball, Coach Daigneault's fouling decision backfiring, the Knicks rallying from 20 down to beat the Celtics, Tatum and Brown settling for too many threes, Mikal Bridges' clutch steal, and Kristaps Porzingis' illness. That, plus we preview and predict the Wolves-Warriors, touch on the Pacers outgunning the Cavs in Game 1,...

May 06, 202554 minSeason 6Ep. 1389

The Drop | Jalen Brunson Is Clutch, Clippers Force Game 7, Celtics-Knicks Predictions

On Fri.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss Jalen Brunson saving the Knicks, Bickerstaff's decision to take out Ausar Thompson, the Detroit Pistons' bright future, James Harden's strong bounce-back performance, why Nic Batum is the Western Conference's Al Horford, and what to expect in Saturday's Clippers-Nuggets Game 7, baby. That, plus we preview and predict the Celtics-Knicks series, share our greatest achievements, and break down the 100 men vs. 1 gorilla debate. -- ▶️ Join our Playback room: https...

May 02, 20251 hr 5 minSeason 6Ep. 1388

Gobert Dominates Small-Ball Lakers, Rockets Force Game 6, Dyson Daniels Wins MIP

On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss Rudy Gobert dominating the small-ball Lakers to help the Wolves advance, LeBron's odd postgame comments regarding AD, VanVleet and Amen Thompson helping the Rockets avoid elimination, Steve Kerr waiving the white flag, and Dillon Brooks admitting to deliberately attacking Steph's injured thumb. That, plus Dyson Daniels wins Most Improved Player and a Cavs-Pacers series preview. 🏝️ New No Buffs x Survivor podcast live at 1 p.m. ET today: https://bit.ly/4jx5r6...

May 01, 202558 minSeason 6Ep. 1387

Pacers Stun Bucks In OT To Advance, Playoff Jamal Murray Is Back, Pistons Survive

On Wed.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Pacers stunning the Bucks in OT, Tyrese Haliburton's dad vs. Giannis, Jayson Tatum's monster first-round series, the young Pistons winning in MSG again, Thibodeau's timeout dilemma, and Jamal Murray popping off for 43 points in Game 5. That, plus Stephon Castle wins ROY, the Kings hire Doug Christie as head coach, Steve Nash joins Amazon's coverage, and the NBA considers a new international format for the All-Star Game. ▶️ Join our Playback room: https://...

Apr 30, 20251 hr 9 minSeason 6Ep. 1386

Playoff Jimmy Saves Warriors, Cavs Sweep Heat & Damian Lillard's Torn Achilles

On Tue.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss Jimmy Butler returning from injury to lead the Warriors past the Rockets for a 3-1 series lead, some fascinating Udoka coaching decisions, Draymond Green going for the A-Hole Cycle, and the Cavs sweeping the Heat to finish off the most lopsided series in NBA playoff history. That, plus a deep dive on Damian Lillard's torn Achilles tendon and what this means for Giannis' future with the Bucks, Steph Curry wins the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year, and which ...

Apr 29, 202553 minSeason 6Ep. 1385

Takeaways From Every NBA Playoff Series | Superstar Battles, Controversial No-Calls, Buzzer-Beaters

On Mon.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss all eight NBA playoff series: Anthony Edwards' aura, the Lakers running out of gas, Aaron Gordon's buzzer-beating dunk, Steph Curry carrying the Warriors, the Thunder sweeping the Grizzlies, a botched no-call handing the Knicks Game 4 in Detroit, Jayson Tatum's playoff experience, the Pacers rolling, Damian Lillard's non-contact injury, and the Cavaliers getting ready to sweep the Heat. ▶️ Join our Playback room: https://www.playback.tv/nodunks👕 Fix up, look...

Apr 28, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 6Ep. 1384

Weekend Shift | Ant Closes Game 3, Milwaukee's Gary Hours & Magic Stay Physical

On Sat.'s No Dunks, Solo Skeets recaps all three NBA Game 3s last night: Anthony Edwards and the Wolves cap a big home win over the Lakers with a 13-1 run, starter Gary Trent Jr. gives the Bucks new life in their first-round playoff series vs. Indy, and whether the Magic are playing physical or dirty against the Celtics. ▶️ Join our Playback room: https://www.playback.tv/nodunks👕 Fix up, look sharp in some No Dunks merch: https://nodunks.com📈 Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: YouTube.com/nodun...

Apr 26, 202530 minSeason 6Ep. 1383

The Drop | Knicks' Stars Shine, Thunder Storm Back, Nuggets In Trouble

On Fri.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the controversial officiating at the end of the Knicks-Pistons game, the Thunder rallying from 29 down after Ja Morant's injury, and whether the Nuggets are cooked after a Game 3 blowout by the confident Clippers. That, plus horse hats, Evan Mobley wins the Defensive Player of the Year award, Kobe's debut Lakers jersey sells for a record $7 million, new poop stories, career transformations, and more. ▶️ Join our Playback room: https://www.playback.tv/nodunks ...

Apr 25, 20251 hr 20 minSeason 6Ep. 1382

Jalen Green's Eruption, Porzingis Blood, Donovan Mitchell Takes Over

On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss Jalen Green scoring 38 to help the Rockets even their series with the Warriors, Jimmy Butler's hard fall, Jaylen Brown stepping up for the Tatum-less Celtics, Kristap Porzingis' bloody gash on his forehead, and Donovan Mitchell taking over down the stretch for the Cavs. That, plus Jalen Brunson wins Clutch Player of Year, the Pelicans hire Troy Weaver, and new Sacramento Kings GM Scott Perry shares his thoughts on the direction of the franchise. ▶️ Join our P...

Apr 24, 20251 hrSeason 6Ep. 1381

Lakers Fight Back, Thunder & Pacers Take 2-0 Leads, Anonymous Player Poll Reax

On Wed.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss a choppy Lakers-Wolves game, the Thunder continuing to dominate the Grizzlies, Lillard's Game 2 return, and the Pacers' depth proving to be too much for Giannis and the Bucks. That, plus why The Athletic's anonymous player poll picked Tyrese Haliburton as most overrated, Payton Pritchard's Sixth Man award, and Tatum's wrist injury. 🗞️ Anonymous NBA player poll 2025: https://bit.ly/4iuVKns ▶️ Join our Playback room: https://www.playback.tv/nodunks 👕 Fix up, ...

Apr 23, 20251 hr 5 minSeason 6Ep. 1380

Vintage Kawhi Beats Nuggets, Cade Motors Pistons Past Knicks

On today's No Dunks, Tas and Trey break down Kawhi Leonard throwing it back to 2019 to beat the Nuggets, and Cade Cunningham leading the Pistons to a win in Madison Square Garden. Plus the Hawks fire Landry Fields, Cooper Flagg is entering the NBA Draft and refs don't call fouls in the playoffs. ▶️ Join our Playback room: https://www.playback.tv/nodunks 👕 Fix up, look sharp in some No Dunks merch: https://nodunks.com 📈 Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: YouTube.com/nodunksinc 𝕏 Follow No Dunks...

Apr 22, 20251 hr 10 minSeason 6Ep. 1379

Game 1 NBA Playoff Overreactions & Awards Finalists Announced

On today's No Dunks, Tas and Trey overreact to all 8 NBA playoff Game 1s. Can the Lakers bounce back against the Timberwolves? Are the Clippers still in control against the Nuggets? Will the Knicks experience carry them against the Pistons? Plus Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler outlast the Rockets, Pacers are too much for Giannis and the Bucks, and the Celtics, Cavs and Thunder handle their business. ▶️ Join our Playback room: https://www.playback.tv/nodunks 👕 Fix up, look sharp in some No Dunks me...

Apr 21, 20251 hr 14 minSeason 6Ep. 1378

Immediate Play-In Game Reactions & 1-8 Series Previews | 2025 NBA Playoffs

On a special late night No Dunks, Tas and Trey recap the Heat and Grizzlies winning the Play-In tournament, then preview the Cavaliers-Heat and Thunder-Grizzlies first round playoff series. -- ▶️ Join our Playback room: https://www.playback.tv/nodunks 👕 Fix up, look sharp in some No Dunks merch: https://nodunks.com 📈 Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: YouTube.com/nodunksinc 𝕏 Follow No Dunks on Twitter/X: https://x.com/NoDunksInc 📫 Send us mail! No Dunks [NAME: Doyle/Kerby/Melas/Skeets] 5600 ...

Apr 19, 202549 minSeason 6Ep. 1377

The Drop | Playoff Pressure, Breakout Stars & The Instigator Draft 2.0

On Fri.'s No Dunks, the guys tackle some big picture NBA playoff questions. Who has potential to be a breakout star this weekend? Which teams or players are under the most pressure? And which series is most ripe for a Game 1 upset? That, plus we hold another Instigator Draft, random NBA trivia, celebrity comparisons, wrestling gimmicks, and more. -- 🏝️ No Buffs recaps Ep. 8 of Survivor 48: https://bit.ly/42QgrFC ▶️ Join our Playback room: https://www.playback.tv/nodunks 👕 Fix up, look sharp in...

Apr 18, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 6Ep. 1376
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