No Dunks

On Friday's episode of Film Session, the guys discuss the 2020 sports-drama "The Way Back." Did Ben Affleck's deeply personal performance carry the formulaic story? Were the high school basketball players and scenes believable? And just how good is a shower beer? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's ep. of No Buffs, the guys discuss Survivor: Winners at War episode 11. Topics include: Tony's opus, whether the Extortion disadvantage is fair, sniffing out double agents, building resumes, breaking the fourth wall, applying for the show, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Athletic's own Ethan Sherwood Strauss joins the show to discuss his new book, "The Victory Machine: The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: NBA documentaries we'd like to see, top prospects skipping college in favor of the G League, whether Walt Disney World would be an ideal spot for the NBA to salvage its season, a hypothetical Aaron Gordon-for-LaVine trade, impulse buys, Leigh's boxer shorts collection, lawn maintenance, motorcycles, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Mon.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys recap the first two episodes of ESPN's 10-part documentary series "The Last Dance," which chronicles Michael Jordan and the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On today's ep. of No Buffs, the guys discuss Survivor: Winners at War episode 10. Topics include: Emotional family visits, why we need to ban tribal council whispers/huddles, Kim's wrong read, whether Jeremy can still win this game, Probst's sandy shoes, Skeets' Top 5 Survivor Challenge Beasts, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: Whether the Lakers will retire Pau Gasol and Derek Fisher's jerseys, the chances of Luka, Zion or Tatum winning MVP within the next five seasons, the Wild West of recycling, celebrity sightings, personalized sneaker deals, and more! Email: [email protected] or tweet: @NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the strained relationship between Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell, the Chicago Bulls' front office shakeup, reports that the league is looking at a 25-day return-to-basketball window, whether Thibs can still be a successful coach, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of Film Session, the guys discuss the 2000 romantic-drama "Love & Basketball." Was Monica and Q's bond believable? Should Gabrielle Union have had a bigger role? And was this really a movie about the relationship between kids and their parents? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Sunday night's ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the NBA H-O-R-S-E Challenge. Was it better than the 2009-10 contests? Who made the best shot? What should they have done differently? And why did Quigley have a fake dog in her driveway!? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the rest of the season in doubt due to the coronavirus pandemic, No Dunks make their 2019-20 NBA award picks for MVP, Most Improved, Coach, Defensive Player, Rookie, and Sixth Man. All that, plus some NBA HORSE Challenge concerns and predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's ep. of No Buffs, the guys discuss Survivor: Winners at War episode 9. Topics include: Whispering at Tribal Council, Adam's Hail Mary podium play, Sarah's respect for birthdays, fortune cookies, whether Tony is setting up to be the lone lion left, new song lyrics, puzzles, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: Paul Millsap's magic tricks, the NBA2K players tournament, how LeBron would fare if the season restarts, the future of jersey retirements, an incredible Nav Bhatia story, armpit detoxing, and more! Email: [email protected] or tweet: @NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this bonus ep. of No Dunks, Leigh talks to Melbourne-based cricket fan Rob Moody about his immense 25,000+ cricket VHS and DVD collection, '80s and '90s Australian cricket, being retweeted by some of the game's greatest players, and how one creates a 23-minute clip of Inzamam-ul-Haq's funniest run-outs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hope you're hungry, because on today's episode of SQUAD, the guys draft the perfect sandwich from categories including the bread, the spread, the meat, the veg, and a side. So who built the best sandwich? What ingredients would you have selected? Let's hear it in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of Film Session, the guys discuss the 1997 sports-comedy "Air Bud." Is this really a good movie for kids; what's the message? Did the prop department accidentally steal the show? And what other sports should Buddy consider? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inspired by Amir Blumenfeld's latest BUCKETS episode, we, too, try pitching our best/dumbest podcast ideas to current and former NBA stars. Tell me you wouldn't listen to "Klay's Daze" co-hosted by a stoned Klay Thompson and Leigh Ellis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's ep. of No Buffs, the guys discuss Survivor: Winners at War episode 8. Topics include: Tyson's return, The Lion Alliance, why a woman is going to win this season, wet poles and toe grooves, that incredible Nick montage, buying idols over advantages, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: Outrageous homer arguments, whether Zion will ever hit 4+ threes in a game again, weird job interviews, fast food dreams, Trey's Top 5 greatest rebounders, homebrew, baggy pants, and more! Email: [email protected] or tweet: @NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's special investigation pod, Tas Melas believed for over 20 years that he was in possession of a Toronto Raptors program autographed by Vince Carter. That is, until last night, when Vince tweeted it wasn't his. So whose autograph is it? And how was Tas duped into thinking it was? No Dunks gets to the bottom of this juicy NBA scandal! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's ep. of SQUAD, the guys draft an All-Sitcom Team from categories including a lead character, quirky sidekick, the set/location, pet, and NBA player cameo. Who/what would you have drafted? Share your picks in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Athletic's own, and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, David Aldridge joins the show to discuss his proposal for resetting the NBA postseason, how to engage the lottery teams, and the possibility of just cancelling the season outright due to the coronavirus pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of Film Session, the guys discuss the 2019 Safdie brothers thriller "Uncut Gems." Was this even basketball movie? Did KG deliver one of the best acting performances by an athlete ever? And how much would you pay for a bedazzled Furby pendant necklace? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's ep. of No Buffs, the guys discuss Survivor: Winners at War episode 7. Topics include: Fire tokens breaking Yul's galaxy brain, whether Wendell and Michelle are playing us all, why Sandra is now Vince Carter, saucer strategy, flashbacks, weird music, who's set up well as we hit the merge, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: Asterisks on every NBA championship, First Team All-Nickname, embarrassing moments, road trip snacks, wedding snafus, players you hold in higher regards than other basketball nerds, martial arts, weird domesticated pets, and more! Email: [email protected] or tweet: @NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, Skeets and Trey countdown the Top 10 NBA games to rewatch from the 2019-20 season now that League Pass is free for all. Lillard's Kobe tribute, Zion's red-hot debut, LeBron vs. Luka, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's pod, Tas and JD interview No Dunks fan, Jeshua Kidd, days after his wedding. How did the coronavirus impact the big day? Did most of the guests show up? Was there a "no hugging" rule? Did Jeshua kiss his bride? Was canceling it altogether an option? Also, Star Wars. Lots and lots of Star Wars talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of Film Session, the guys discuss the 2005 biographical teen sports drama "Coach Carter." Why do people love this movie so much? Which character or plotline could've used more development? Were the basketball scenes believable? How long would it take you to run 1,000 suicides? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's ep. of No Dunks, the international man of mystery, Leigh Ellis, answers your questions! Topics include: The first chapter of his book, dream concerts, dining with giraffes, the history of Tweet of the Week shoutouts, stadiums, debutante balls, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's inaugural ep. of our Survivor recap podcast, No Buffs, the guys discuss Survivor: Winners at War episode 6. Topics include: Where the legends went wrong, Evil Wendell, fire tokens, Edge of Extinction, whether Jeff Probst has the best job in the world, peanut butter, who gets voted out next week, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: Regrettable predictions, creative ways to salvage the 2019-20 NBA season/playoffs, inducting teams/teammates into the Hall, fantasy hoops, video games, oral hygiene, vanity license plates, and more! Email questions to: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's ep. of SQUAD, the guys draft a self-quarantine plan from categories including a non-perishable food item, movie franchise, hobby, book, and celebrity pen pal. Who wins this edition of SQUAD? Let us know in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's inaugural episode of Film Session, the guys discuss the 1992 sports comedy-drama "White Men Can't Jump." Does the movie still hold up? Were the basketball scenes believable? Could a remake work? And why is everyone wearing hats? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Fri.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss Commissioner Silver confirming that the NBA will take a 30-day hiatus, Rudy Gobert's Instagram apology, and Kevin Love pledging $100,000 to aid arena workers displaced by the coronavirus. That, plus Leigh's NBA/cricket puns, JD's Top 5 ICYMI television shows, bobbleheads, wedding videographers, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Thu.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the NBA's decision to suspend the season until further notice after Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus. What does it all mean, when could the league realistically return, and how does this affect our podcast moving forward? Crazy times. Stay safe, y'all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: Who is the best player to never win MVP, the decline of posterizations, inducting single regular season games into the Hall of Fame, Malik Beasley, conspiracies, crazy food combos, darts, snooker, marble racing, and more! Email: [email protected] or tweet: @NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Wed.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Nets upsetting the Lakers, Oladipo's best game yet, the West's race for the 8th seed, the latest NBA/coronavirus update, the Cavs locking up coach J.B. Bickerstaff, and what type of money the Hawks should offer John Collins. That, plus an insane discussion about shorts and pants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think you know the NBA? Yeah, we'll see about that. On today's episode of Who Wants Some Trivia?, host J.E. Skeets quizzes The Athletic's culture writer and NBA podcaster Big Wos on some difficult All-Star Weekend trivia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Raptors attacking defense, Jamal Murray's dunk that wasn't, Hornets-Hawks, league's closing locker rooms over coronavirus concerns, and Koonin's plan to start the NBA season in December to help ratings. That, plus potential playoff matchups we'd like to see, and a debate about which surface is better to walk barefoot on: the beach or grass? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Mon.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss their NBA weekend winners — LeBron's MVP case, Aron Baynes' step back, the Pelicans, etc. — and losers — the Nets and Kenny Atkinson mutually agree to part ways, Milwaukee, Draymond vs. Barkley, and more. That, plus JD's Nashville trip, Joakim Noah's cool sweater, and Jidenna. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Thu.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys play Whatchu Got? Which young star would you rather build around: Luka or Zion? What was the crazier stat line: Duncan Robinson or Terrence Ross? And what was more embarrassing: Kevin Porter Jr. forgetting to wear his jersey or Jeopardy's "Do a 180" guy? That, the NBA's best Canadian, Steph Curry's return, swapping shirts, Costco's food court policy, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Say What?!, Tas and JD act out recent conversations had by NBA broadcast teams that may or may not have happened. It's up to Skeets, Trey and Leigh to guess whether the discussions were real or fake. Today's ep. features the fantastic broadcast crews of the Nuggets, Hawks, Clippers, 76ers, and Bucks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Wed.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss Caris LeVert's 51 points and his future with the Nets, the insane Spike Lee vs. James Dolan drama, and Zion Williamson being cleared to play in back-to-backs. That, plus Spurs coach Tim Duncan, Daryl Morey rips NBA broadcasters for "hate watching" games, the mighty Goran Ivanišević, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: Middleton, McCollum and Beal as go-to guys, whether Rudy Gobert is worth a supermax contract, team captains, deserving DPOY guards, Maria Sharapova, obscure NBA jerseys, Dad fashion, and more. Email: [email protected] or tweet: @NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Super Tuesday ep. of No Dunks, the guys check the polls in regards to whether the Bucks can still win 70 games, dark horse Finals contenders (Heat, Raps, Rockets), which team you'd most like to see win the West's 8th seed, and confidence in Leon Rose's ability to turn around the Knicks. That, plus humiliating songs, Kuzma's hair, big bodies, and more. Oh, one more thing. Please do us a solid and fill out this short podcast survey: bit.ly/DunksSurvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Mon.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss their NBA weekend winners — Giannis' Bucks, Westbrook's improved play, Zion and Ja, Waiters, etc. — and losers — the Raptors, Curry's setback, LeBron's brain fart, more. That, plus Ariza hates the funnies, Ballmer's plans with The Forum, octopus intelligence, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's ep. of SQUAD, the guys build their own franchise by drafting a city to play in, a non-NBA brand (name, uniforms, mascot), an existing front office (GM and coach), concession items, and a celebrity ambassador. So who drafted the best franchise? Who wins this edition of SQUAD? Let us know in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Friday's ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the CP3 effect, Myles Turner's coffee consumption, KP's preferred position, Wave Papi's torn meniscus, Embiid's shoulder injury, and the Wolves getting fined for violating the NBA's resting policy. That, plus a surprise Best of the Week winner, go-to La Croix flavors, guitar lessons, puka shells, otters, and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Thursday's ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss Embiid's injury and the Sixers' season from hell, what's wrong with the Utah Jazz and whether they should bring Conley off the bench, and Westbrook's recent dominance. That, plus Malik Monk's suspension, Steph Curry's imminent return, Leigh's larynx, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.