

No Dunks
The Athletic
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 28, 2024 • 1h 25min
The Drop | Lakers Draft Bronny, Scenes From Round 2 & Ranking Last 15 No. 1 Picks
On Fri.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Lakers drafting LeBron's son Bronny, our favorite picks and trades from Day 2, who won the 2024 NBA Draft, and whether the two-day format is here to stay? That, plus Trey ranks the last 15 No. 1 overall picks, our greatest mascot qualities, the best in-flight entertainment, the next big podcast hire, and more.--🎨 Thumbnail art via The Athletic: https://x.com/TheAthletic/status/1806448981645709690👀 Join us on Playback: https://www.playback.tv/nodunks👕 Fix up, look sharp in No Dunks merch: https://breakingt.com/collections/no-dunks📈 Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoDunksInc❄️ Cold open: @reallionaire_grindset: https://www.instagram.com/p/C7e52wXgOWI/--This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Get it off your chest! Visit BetterHelp.com/NoDunks for 10% off your first month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 2024 • 1h 9min
2024 NBA Draft Winners, Surprises, Trades & Hilarious Moments
On Thu.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys recap the first night of the 2024 NBA Draft. Best pick of the night? Which title contender helped itself the most? Who was the most surprising slide down the board? And what were some of the funniest moments? That, plus OG Anunoby signs a 5-year, $212.5M deal to stay with the Knicks, reports that the Warriors are aggressively trying to trade Andrew Wiggins and Chris Paul, random sports trivia, and more.--👀 Join us on Playback: https://www.playback.tv/nodunks👕 Fix up, look sharp in No Dunks merch: https://breakingt.com/collections/no-dunks📈 Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoDunksInc❄️ Cold open: @vinnylocasto: https://www.instagram.com/p/C4V6wM0ukTr/--This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Get it off your chest! Visit BetterHelp.com/NoDunks for 10% off your first month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 2024 • 27min
Emergency Pod | Nets Trade Mikal Bridges To Nova Knicks!
No Dunks emergency pod to discuss the New York Knicks acquiring Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets for a boatload of first-round picks. Did the Nova Knicks overpay for friendship? What does this mean for the Knicks chances of re-signing OG Anunoby and/or Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency? Have the Nets made the right decision to lean into a rebuild? Are the Houston Rockets actually making a run at Kevin Durant? And which big name will be traded next?--👀 Join us on Playback for Wed.'s 2024 NBA Draft: https://www.playback.tv/nodunks👕 Fix up, look sharp in No Dunks merch: https://breakingt.com/collections/no-dunks📈 Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoDunksInc-- This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Get it off your chest! Visit BetterHelp.com/NoDunks for 10% off your first month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 25, 2024 • 1h 13min
2024 NBA Draft Preview with John Hollinger | Sleeper Picks, Trade Talk & Who Goes No. 1?
On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys preview the 2024 NBA Draft with The Athletic's John Hollinger. Who should the Hawks take No. 1 overall? Which teams are most likely to move their picks? Who are this year's sleepers? And where will Bronny James land? That, plus the latest Paul George rumors, the Cavs hire Kenny Atkinson, Raptors' Scottie Barnes to sign max rookie extension, thoughts on the Thunder-Bulls trade, and more.--📈 John Hollinger's Top 75 prospects: https://bit.ly/45DUZn7📚 The Athletic's 2024 NBA Draft Guide: https://bit.ly/3RCVdoQ👀 Join us on Playback for Wed.'s 2024 NBA Draft: https://www.playback.tv/nodunks👕 Fix up, look sharp in No Dunks merch: https://breakingt.com/collections/no-dunks📈 Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoDunksInc❄️ Cold open: @theryansutherland: https://www.instagram.com/p/C8FHBDiBsPl/--• This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Get it off your chest! Visit BetterHelp.com/NoDunks for 10% off your first month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 2024 • 27min
Emergency Pod | Bulls Trade Alex Caruso For Josh Giddey & Lakers Hire JJ Redick As Head Coach
Skeets fires up a No Dunks emergency pod to discuss breaking news on top of breaking news. First, an immediate reaction to the Chicago Bulls trading two-time All-Defensive guard Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Josh Giddey (0:40) and then seven random thoughts about the Los Angeles Lakers hiring JJ Redick as their next head coach (3:48).--🩲 Watch every WEDGIE from the 2023-24 NBA season: https://youtu.be/buiN9d2TTVg📈 Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoDunksInc👀 Join us on Playback: https://www.playback.tv/nodunks--Today's episode of brought to you by:• Mack Weldon: Go to http://www.MackWeldon.com and get 20% off your first order with promo code NODUNKS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 2024 • 1h 28min
The Drop | Pistons Fire Monty Williams, Should Pels Trade Ingram, Team Canada's Stacked Roster
On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys share their NBA Finals draft results before discussing the Pistons firing Monty Williams one season into his record-setting $78.5M contract, the Pacers reportedly signing Pascal Siakam to a max extension, Team Canada's loaded Olympic roster, and potential trade packages for Brandon Ingram. That, plus ranking the last 10 NBA Finals, Kendrick Lamar's live show, and more.--🩲 Watch every WEDGIE from the 2023-24 NBA season: https://youtu.be/buiN9d2TTVg👕 Few hours left to grab the Record-Breaking Wedgies shirt: https://bit.ly/4b6jkmP📈 Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoDunksInc👀 Join us on Playback: https://www.playback.tv/nodunks❄️ Cold open: @todocasibien: https://www.instagram.com/p/C7vPWs_MU9h/--Today's episode of brought to you by:• Mack Weldon: Go to http://www.MackWeldon.com and get 20% off your first order with promo code NODUNKS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 2024 • 52min
Celtics Top Mavs For 18th Championship, Jaylen Brown Wins Finals MVP & Can Boston Repeat?
On Tue.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Celtics stomping the Mavericks in Game 5 to win their 18th NBA championship. Topics include: Jaylen Brown winning Finals MVP, Jayson Tatum's improved playmaking, Al Horford's first title bolstering his Hall of Fame chances, and Boston's chances of repeating next season. That, plus Derrick White's broken tooth, commercial-free crunch time, Donnie Wahlberg, mad confetti, and more.--👕 New Record-Breaking Wedgies shirt: https://bit.ly/4b6jkmP📈 Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoDunksInc👀 Join us on Playback: https://www.playback.tv/nodunks❄️ Cold open: @hotdog_aficionado: https://www.instagram.com/p/C7xFHdLOvvb/--Today's episode of brought to you by:• Mack Weldon: Go to http://www.MackWeldon.com and get 20% off your first order with promo code NODUNKS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 2024 • 50min
Game 5 Preview, Barkley Says He's Retiring From TV & Klay Unfollows Warriors On IG
On Mon.'s No Dunks, the guys preview Game 5 of the NBA Finals before discussing Charles Barkley saying he'll retire from TV after next year, the Raptors expecting to trade Bruce Brown, Klay Thompson unfollowing the Warriors on social media as free agency approaches, and more.--👀 Join us on Playback: https://www.playback.tv/nodunks👕 Buy new No Dunks merch: https://www.nodunks.com📈 Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoDunksInc❄️ Cold open: @unbelievable.dadlife: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTNephP7D/--Today's episode of brought to you by:• Mack Weldon: Go to http://www.MackWeldon.com and get 20% off your first order with promo code NODUNKS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 2024 • 1h 5min
NBA Finals Game 4 Reax | Luka Inspires Mavs' Dominant Performance, Dallas Stays Alive
On Friday's late night No Dunks, the guys recap Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Topics include: An inspired Luka Doncic playing like he heard all the criticism, the Mavericks' bench delivering, Porzingis' health, and whether we're looking at a classic gentleman's sweep. That, plus a Finals wedgie, Doc's comments about Lillard, American grapes, cologne, hockey trivia, and more.--👀 Join us on Playback: https://www.playback.tv/nodunks👕 Buy new No Dunks merch: https://www.nodunks.com📈 Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoDunksInc❄️ Cold open: @aguirreneee: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6h5g5_ALys/--Today's episode of brought to you by:• Mack Weldon: Go to http://www.MackWeldon.com and get 20% off your first order with promo code NODUNKS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13, 2024 • 53min
NBA Finals Game 3 Reax | Celtics Hold Off Mavs' Rally, Luka Fouls Out & RIP Jerry West
On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys pay tribute to Hall of Famer Jerry West before recapping Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Topics include: 'Temper Boy' Luka Doncic fouling out, the Celtics' incredible third quarter, Kyrie and Tatum breaking out of their shooting slumps, Jaylen Brown's Finals MVP odds, and Xavier Tillman filling in admirably for Porzingis. That, plus the Guitar Slayer's national anthem, Dirk's Mavs in attendance, Embiid saying the Bucks gifted the C's a championship, and more.--👀 Join us on Playback: https://www.playback.tv/nodunks👕 Buy new No Dunks merch: https://www.nodunks.com📈 Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoDunksInc❄️ Cold open: @cartervailmusic: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTN1ujSMP/--Today's episode of brought to you by:• Mack Weldon: Go to http://www.MackWeldon.com and get 20% off your first order with promo code NODUNKS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.