No Dunks

Beach Steppin' | LeBron's 11 MVPs, Best Movie Ballers, White Claws

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: A season-by-season breakdown of Leigh's "Best Player" over the last two decades, whet...

Up/Down: New Ball, Virtual Fans, Spicy Ketchup

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, we enter the Up/Down Report to debate Wilson replacing Spalding as the NBA's official basketball, Shawn Marion's Hall of Fa...

The Last Dance Recap | Ep. 9 & 10

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Mon.'s No Dunks, the guys recap the final two episodes of "The Last Dance," the 10-part documentary series on Michael Jordan, the Bulls’ '97-98 c...

Film Session | Eddie

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Friday's ep. of Film Session, the guys discuss the 1996 basketball movie "Eddie." Whoopi Goldberg is charming, so why isn't this movie funny? Which...

No Buffs | A King's Coronation

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's ep. of No Buffs, the guys discuss the Survivor: Winners at War finale. Topics include: The Final Tribal Council, surprise votes, gender bia...

Beach Steppin' | Street Ribs & Shirt Guys

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: Growing optimism about this season returning, which NBA events should be national hol...

SQUAD | 90s Time Capsule

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's ep. of SQUAD, the guys draft the ultimate 90s time capsule from categories including a People magazine cover, one-hit wonder, pop culture f...

NBA News: Only Bad Options, KD, Coaches On Zoom

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss Commissioner Silver's call with the NBPA, Woj reporting that Durant will not play for the Nets if the sea...

The Last Dance Recap | Ep. 7 & 8

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Mon.'s No Dunks, the guys recap episodes 7 and 8 of ESPN's 10-part documentary series "The Last Dance," covering the murder of Jordan's father, his...

Film Session | Above The Rim

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Friday's ep. of Film Session, the guys discuss the 1994 classic "Above The Rim." How weird is Nutso's death sequence? What's the Kyle Watson scouti...

No Buffs | Make The Case

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's No Buffs, the guys discuss the penultimate episode of Survivor: Winners at War. Topics include: Why Nick's just happy to be there, the Tony...

Beach Steppin' | Top 10 NBA Franchises, Mad Hypotheticals, SlamBall

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: Top 10 most successful NBA franchises, the Brooklyn Nets' instant title chances with ...

1-on-1 | NBA Photographer Nathaniel Butler

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's special ep. of No Dunks, we talk with veteran NBA photographer Nathaniel Butler about his favorite Michael Jordan moments, what it was like...

Who Wants Some Trivia? | The Last Dance

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Think you know the NBA? Yeah, we'll see about that. On today's ep. of Who Wants Some Trivia?, host J.E. Skeets quizzes Trey Kerby on some NBA trivia i...

The Last Dance Recap | Ep. 5 & 6

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Mon.'s No Dunks, the guys recap episodes 5 and 6 of ESPN's 10-part documentary series "The Last Dance," chronicling Michael Jordan, the '97-98 Bull...

Film Session | Teen Wolf

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Friday's ep. of Film Session, the guys discuss the 1985 coming-of-age comedy "Teen Wolf." What in the world is the moral of this story? How big was...

1-on-1 | Australian Sports Broadcaster Bruce McAvaney

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On a special edition of No Dunks, Leigh chats with Australian broadcaster Bruce McAvaney about his 40-year career covering the world of sports. From i...

No Buffs | The Whisper Song

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's ep. of No Buffs, the guys discuss Survivor: Winners at War episode 12. Topics include: Continued whispering at Tribal Council, Godfather To...

Beach Steppin' | Rest In Peace, Shoes & Sox

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: The Bulls chances of winning a fourth straight title in '99, a hypothetical Sixers-Ce...

1-on-1 | 'The Last Dance' Executive Producer Curtis Polk

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's special ep. of No Dunks, we talk to Curtis Polk, one of the executive producers of "The Last Dance" series. We discuss the backstory of how...

NBA News: Reopening Facilities, Next Nets Coach, AG's Diss Track

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the NBA's plan to allow players to reenter team facilities, the Nets head coaching search, Aaron Gordon's ...

The Last Dance Recap | Ep. 3 & 4

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Monday's No Dunks, the guys recap episodes 3 and 4 of ESPN's 10-part documentary series "The Last Dance," chronicling Michael Jordan, the '97-98 Bu...

Film Session | The Way Back

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 fo...

No Buffs | The Tony Hour

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

1-on-1 | Ethan Sherwood Strauss on 'The Victory Machine'

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 Dynast...

Beach Steppin' | Wandering Around The Yard

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Last Dance Recap | Ep. 1 & 2

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 Jorda...

Thanks For Giving Us Something To Talk About, NBA H-O-R-S-E

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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No Buffs | Thank You, Fiji Airways

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

Beach Steppin' | Pau's Legacy, Celebrity Sightings, Air Beans

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 L...

NBA News: Gobert-Mitchell, Bulls Makin' Moves & Thibs

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the strained relationship between Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell, the Chicago Bulls' front office shakeu...

Film Session | Love & Basketball

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of Film Session, the guys discuss the 2000 romantic-drama "Love & Basketball." Was Monica and Q's bond believable? Should Gabri...

Instant NBA H-O-R-S-E Recap

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

2020 NBA Awards & HORSE Predictions

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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, Defen...

No Buffs | Dingbats, Coins & Chaos

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Beach Steppin' | Stinky!

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

1-on-1 | Cricket Folk Hero Rob Moody

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

SQUAD | The Perfect Sandwich

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Film Session | Air Bud

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Stupid NBA Podcast Pitches

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 yo...

No Buffs | Peanut Butter Power

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 goi...

Beach Steppin' | The Brotherhood Of Baggy Pants

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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, wei...

The Case Of The Mysterious Raptors Autograph

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

SQUAD | All-Sitcom

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

1-on-1 | David Aldridge's Proposal For Restarting Season

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Athletic's own, and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, David Aldridge joins the show to discuss his proposal for resetting the NBA postse...

Film Session | Uncut Gems

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 on...

No Buffs | You Either Die A Hero ...

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 Wend...

Beach Steppin' | Every Title Has An Asterisk

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: Asterisks on every NBA championship, First Team All-Nickname, embarrassing moments, r...

Top 10 NBA Games To Rewatch From '19-20 Season

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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. Lil...

'I Got Married During The Coronavirus Pandemic'

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 gu...

Film Session | Coach Carter

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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? Wh...

Ask Leigh Anything

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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, drea...

No Buffs | Not Another Survivor Podcast

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 legen...

Beach Steppin' | Great Plates & Pods

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: Regrettable predictions, creative ways to salvage the 2019-20 NBA season/playoffs, in...

SQUAD | Quarantined

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Film Session | White Men Can't Jump

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 Drop | The Podcast Must Go On

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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, an...

No NBA, The Coronavirus & What's Next?

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 co...

Beach Steppin' | Best Player To Never Win MVP?

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 sin...

The Long And Shorts Of It

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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/c...

Who Wants Some Trivia? | All-Star Weekend

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 writ...

Resilient Raps, Potential Playoff Matchups & Virus Concerns

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 roo...

LeBron's MVP Pursuit & Oh My God, They Fired Kenny!

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 Drop | Would You Rather Build Around Luka or Zion?

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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: Du...

Say What?! | The Sultan Speaks

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Big LeVert, Spike vs. Jim, Coach Duncan

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 Zio...

Beach Steppin' | Hankies & Cargos

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

Super Tuesday NBA Polls

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 contender...

Stop It, Everyone Is Talking About The Bucks

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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. — an...

SQUAD | Build Your Own Franchise

29 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Drop | Shoutout To Coffee!

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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, E...

Whatchu Doin' Jazz?

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 sho...

Beach Steppin' | Change My Mind

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: Who is the NBA's best team of the 21st century, Sixth Man of the Year favorites, DeMa...

LeBron vs. Zion, East Beasts, Playoff Sleepers

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Wed.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss 'Bron vs. Zion, the Bucks' elite defense, Coby White catching fire, the Jayson-Jaylen 1-2 punch, and Denni...

Be Legendary

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys play Whatchu Got? regarding last night's better performance (Embiid or Beal), the bigger upset (Cavs or Suns), and...

Giannis' Unanimous MVP Case, Tatum, Angry Cubes

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Mon.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss their NBA weekend winners — Giannis, Celtics-Lakers, Westbrook, DORT!, etc. — and losers — Patrick P...

1-on-1 | 'Survivor' Winner Wendell Holland

22 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's bonus ep. of No Dunks, Skeets, Trey and JD talk to 'Survivor: Ghost Island' winner — and current 'Winners at War' castaway — Wendell Ho...

The Drop | Setting Up NBA Stretch Run

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Friday's No Dunks, the guys discuss the most intriguing teams and storylines to watch down the stretch, Joel Embiid and Trae Young's big nights, an...

Beach Steppin' | Peace Out, Timeouts

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: Reducing the number of timeouts, banning individual awards, Nash's all-time PG rank, ...

Best All-Star Game Ever, Beilein Out & Almond Joys

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Thu.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the new All-Star Game format, John Beilein leaving the Cavs as head coach, the Clippers acquiring Reggie J...

Say What?! | Charcuterie & Sharts

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's ep. of 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,...

Dunk Contest Recap | Was Aaron Gordon Robbed?

16 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Sunday morning's ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the controversial 2020 Dunk Contest, the new-look 3-Point Contest, our live show at Schubas Tave...

No Dunks Live! | All-Star Weekend in Chicago

16 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's special ep. of No Dunks — recorded live from Schubas Tavern in Chicago, Illinois — the guys make their All-Star Saturday Night predict...

The Drop | Tatum, Rising Stars Predictions, Dunk Mt. Rushmore

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Friday's No Dunks, the guys discuss Tatum's leap, PG's injury, OKC's clutch play, Rising Stars predictions, and who's on our Mount Rushmore of Dunk...

No Chill 'Bron, Booker Replaces Dame, Big East Wins

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Thu.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Nets and Pacers' big wins, Booker replacing Lillard at All-Star Weekend, and the Lakers' Western Confe...

Beach Steppin' | Duos, Dunks & Space

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: Why the Clippers are sneaky villains, players we wish competed in the Dunk Contest, o...

Sixers Switch Up, Power Zion, 'Survivor' Picks

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Wed.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Sixers' decision to move Horford to the bench, Smart's frustration with the Rockets, Zion's first 30-p...

1-on-1 | NBA Dunk Coach Chuck Millan

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's bonus ep. of No Dunks, Skeets and Trey talk to NBA Dunk Coach Chuck Millan about his one-of-a-kind job, the four 2020 Dunk Contest particip...

Reapers of Death, Team USA's List, Embiid's IG

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Raptors' 15-game winning streak, KAT's clueless defense, Dinwiddie's confidence, the Spurs' waning pla...

And The Winner of the Weekend Goes To ...

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Monday's ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss their NBA weekend winners — Andrew Wiggins, the new-look Wolves, Celtics, Canada basketball, etc. — ...

The Drop | Deadline Winners, Pocket Rockets, Philly Blame

07 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Friday's No Dunks, the guys discuss NBA trade deadline winners, who's to blame for the 76ers' disappointing season, why the Rockets' small-ball exp...

Trade Deadline Grades

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Who won the Wiggins-Russell swap? Does Iggy make the Heat favorites in the East? And why was Drummond traded for a bag of beans? On tonight's No Dunks...

Heat Power Moves & Big Scarf Energy

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Thu.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Heat trading for Andre Iguodala (and possibly Danilo Gallinari), the Kings pivoting hard on Dedmon, an...

Beach Steppin' | Undervalued & Overvalued Teams

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: Overvalued and undervalued teams, superstars and/or veterans we'd like to see win a r...

4-Team Trade, Knicks Fire Mills, Ruining 3-Pt Contest

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Wed.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys grade the NBA's massive four-team trade with the Rockets, Hawks, Wolves, and Nuggets; discuss the Knicks pursuit o...

Assessing Trade Deadline Rumors

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the recent NBA trade deadline rumors involving D'Angelo Russell, Clint Capela, Luke Kennard, and others. T...

Bonus WWST? | NBA x Oscars Edition

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's bonus ep. of Who Wants Some Trivia?, host/scorekeeper JD tests Skeets, Trey, and Leigh's knowledge of NBA-related movie trivia about Academ...

Let's Get Loud

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Monday's ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss NBA weekend winners — Lillard, LeBron's Kobe speech, small-ball Rockets, Nugs, etc. — and losers —...

The Drop | All-Star Snubs & New Game Format

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On Friday's No Dunks, the guys discuss the 2020 All-Star reserves, who got snubbed, and whether the new All-Star Game format is a good or bad idea. Th...

Beach Steppin' | 'Hall Of Very Good,' Streaks & Ducks

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: Nominations for the "Hall of Very Good," Billy Donovan's Coach of the Year chances, o...