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.
Beach Steppin' | Is Anthony Edwards More Exciti...
No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions and comments! Topics include: LaMelo's injury update, who says no to a hypothetical Kemba Walker for Dennis Schroeder/Kyle Kuzma trade, whether Anthony Edwards is a more exciting player than Zion Williamson, the Raptors' postseason streak in jeopardy, sunflower seeds, NHL '94 on the Sega Genesis, Leigh's leaky roof, Tim Horton's moving their annual "Roll Up The Rim" promotion to their mobile app, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Subscribe to The Athletic for $1/month: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunks Subscribe to The Athletic for $1/month in Canada: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunkscanada
On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Celtics emerging as front-runners in the Aaron Gordon sweepstakes, whether it'd be wise for Ainge to give up Smart and multiple first-round picks, and the possibility of Orlando moving Fournier in a separate deal. That, plus realistic trades we'd like to see — DeRozan to the Celtics? Vucevic to the Bulls? — why the Raptors hitting rock bottom might be a blessing in disguise, Morant's similarities to young Penny and Derrick Rose, the passing of Lakers legend Elgin Baylor, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Subscribe to The Athletic for $1/month: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunks Subscribe to The Athletic for $1/month in Canada: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunkscanada
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NBA Mar. 23 | What You Need To Know
Kyle Lowry needs to be traded while he’s on the golf course Tuesday, the Aaron Gordon and Evan Fournier to the Celtics for Marcus Smart plus picks rumor becomes more real, the Houston Rockets’ losing streak ends at 20 games, the Atlanta Hawks winning streak ends at eight games, the Charlotte Hornets’ life post-LaMelo Ball’s injury starts well, the OKC Thunder have so many parts (and dance moves) to be excited about, Ja Morant is sensational, the passing of legend Elgin Baylor, plus Lowry gets a phonecall from DeMar DeRozan— what does it mean?! Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Subscribe to The Athletic: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunks
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NBA Weekend Winners & Losers | LeBron's High An...
On Mon.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss LeBron's high ankle sprain, whether it was a dirty or reckless play by Solomon Hill, and how far the Lakers could fall in the standings? Then they share some NBA weekend winners — Blake Griffin's Nets debut, P.J. Tucker's Bucks debut, Chris Paul's 10,000th assist, Keldon Johnson's BIG BEEF, etc. — and losers — LaMelo Ball's Rookie of the Year chances after fracturing his wrist, the Raptors' 8-game losing streak, the Heat's M.I.A. three-point shooting, etc. That, plus our stupidest injuries, Trey's Pick 'Em Payoff, allergy season, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Subscribe to The Athletic for $1/month: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunks
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NBA Mar. 22 | What You Need To Know
LaMelo Ball is out for the season, the Lakers will survive without LeBron James, Blake Griffin buying into the Brooklyn Nets, Caris LeVert starting to look like himself, the Miami Heat want Kyle Lowry, the Boston Celtics want Aaron Gordon, Lonzo Ball is in trade rumors, and despite the Rockets losing 20 straight games, there are wins on the horizon. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Subscribe to The Athletic: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunks
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2021 NBA Trade Deadline Primer | Questions, Tra...
On Sunday's bonus No Dunks podcast, Skeets hits you with a 2021 NBA trade deadline primer. Will there be any blockbuster deals? Aaron Gordon, John Collins, Kyle Lowry, Lonzo Ball — who will be the best player traded this week? Will the Celtics use their giant trade exception? Which title contender is most likely to make a move? All that, plus buyout candidates, buyers vs. sellers, and trade deadline predictions involving the Magic, Pistons, and Blazers. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Subscribe to The Athletic: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunks
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The Drop | LeBron's Case For MVP, NBA March Mad...
On Fri.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys debate whether LeBron James should be this year's MVP, how many he should have won throughout his career, and special performances from Julius Randle, Russell Westbrook, and Anthony Edwards. That, plus NBA "Cinderella" playoff contenders, Worst of the Week nominees — including the NCAA — No Dunks NFT moments, cocktails, and more! 📈 Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc 📈 🗞 Subscribe to The Athletic: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunks 🗞
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NBA Mar. 19 | What You Need To Know
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
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P.J. Tucker Trade Grades, Giannis Sits On Sixer...
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 Indiana University, Tas' background, and more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Subscribe to The Athletic: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunks
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NBA Mar. 18 | What You Need To Know
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. 22: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunks
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Beach Steppin' | Karl Anthony-Towns for Brandon...
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.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Subscribe to The Athletic for $1/month on Mar. 22: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunks
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DAMN. DAME. & Which NBA Franchise Will LeBron T...
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 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Subscribe to The Athletic: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunks
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NBA Mar. 17 | What You Need To Know
Damian Lillard is a bad man, 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 Heat stay hot. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc Subscribe to The Athletic: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunks Catch Tas Melas' daily NBA recap Monday-Friday! http://bit.ly/3bIDBny
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Trade Deadline Deals For Bradley Beal, John Col...
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
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NBA Mar. 16 | What You Need To Know
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
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NBA Weekend Winners & Losers | Is Anyone Playin...
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.com/NoDunksInc Subscribe to The Athletic for $3.99/month: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunks
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NBA Mar. 15 | What You Need To Know
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
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The Drop | Bosh, Pierce, Webber: Who Should Mak...
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 Athletic for $3.99/month: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunks
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NBA Mar. 12 | What You Need To Know
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/nodunksinc
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Potential Aldridge Trades & Key Questions For S...
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 more. Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksInc
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NBA Mar. 11 | What You Need To Know
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
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The Drop | Why Were Mitchell & Gobert Picked La...
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 No Dunks on YouTube: youtube.com/NoDunksInc Subscribe to The Athletic for $3.99/month: theathletic.com/nodunks
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NBA Mar. 5 | What You Need To Know
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
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Jazz-Sixers Controversy, Dame Time & T.J. McCon...
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: theathletic.com/nodunks
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NBA Mar. 4 | What You Need To Know
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’ struggles. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/nodunksinc