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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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Published 2020-05-22

Film Session | He Got Game

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On Friday's ep. of Film Session, the guys welcome in special guest Travonne "Blk Tray" Edwards to break down Spike Lee's 1998 basketball movie "He Got Game." How does Ray Allen's acting performance hold up? Does the classical music score work? Is the film's ending thought provoking or cheesy?

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Published 2020-05-21

'Game 6: The Podcast' with Kelly Dwyer

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On today's special ep. of No Dunks, we talk to OG NBA writer Kelly Dwyer about the cinematic "Game 6: The Movie," Scottie Pippen's frustration with "The Last Dance" documentary series, the best championship Bulls team, Hot Doug's Jordan-like retirement, Pearl Jam, tasty guitar licks, and more.

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Published 2020-05-21

1-on-1 | Ariel Helwani on His Beloved Knicks & Why UFC Fighters Can't Shoot Hoops

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On today's special ep. of No Dunks, we talk to MMA journalist Ariel Helwani about how he became a diehard Knicks fan, working as sideline reporter for NBA games, his fallout with Dana White, why UFC guys can't shoot hoops, the pros and cons of fan-less UFC 249, the pound-for-pound best fighters, and more

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Published 2020-05-20

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

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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, whether Manu is underrated, wild NBA stats, Skeets' starting five of movie ballers, White Claws, Rudy Gobert to the Bulls, feeling vulnerable, and more!

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Published 2020-05-19

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

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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 Fame chances, Spencer Dinwiddie's free agency plan, LeBron's quarantine beard, virtual fans, rainfall shower heads, spicy ketchup, and more.

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Published 2020-05-14

No Buffs | A King's Coronation

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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 bias, fire-making, last night's emotional moments, Jeff Probst's staged garage, twists we'd like to see next season, and where Survivor 40 — and its winner — rank all-time.

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Published 2020-05-13

Beach Steppin' | Street Ribs & Shirt Guys

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No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: Growing optimism about this season returning, which NBA events should be national holidays, a hypothetical Thunder-Magic trade, Coby White comparisons, outdoor grilling, Nirvana t-shirts, quarantine snacks, and more!

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Published 2020-05-12

SQUAD | 90s Time Capsule

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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 fad, VHS movie, and NBA jersey from the decade. Who/what would you have drafted? Share your picks in the comments!

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Published 2020-05-08

Film Session | Above The Rim

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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 scouting report? Who stole the show: Pac, Bernie, or Leon? How cool was Georgetown? And why'd they even have refs at the Tournament Shoot Out?

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Published 2020-05-07

No Buffs | Make The Case

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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-Sarah-Ben alliance, Natalie swimming in fire tokens, what type of jury we're going to get, which food items would tempt us to give up immunity, our Sole Survivor predictions, and more.

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Published 2020-05-06

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

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No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: Top 10 most successful NBA franchises, the Brooklyn Nets' instant title chances with a healthy KD and Kyrie, the best and worst jerseys of all-time, Tas' All-Compost Team, 2019-20's Play of the Year, Pinball Clemons and the CFL, SlamBall, and more!

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Published 2020-05-05

1-on-1 | NBA Photographer Nathaniel Butler

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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 to cover the Bulls-Knicks rivalry, how the sports photography industry and technology has changed, and more.

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Published 2020-05-05

Who Wants Some Trivia? | The Last Dance

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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 inspired by ESPN's documentary series, "The Last Dance," which chronicles Michael Jordan and the '97-98 Chicago Bulls.

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Published 2020-05-01

Film Session | Teen Wolf

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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 Michael J. Fox at the time? Who was the best classic 80s character? And why is the music/sound editing so damn bad?

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Published 2020-05-01

1-on-1 | Australian Sports Broadcaster Bruce McAvaney

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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 interviewing Michael Jordan to calling the controversial men's 100m race at the 1988 Summer Olympics, Bruce has seen and done it all.

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Published 2020-04-30

No Buffs | The Whisper Song

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On today's ep. of No Buffs, the guys discuss Survivor: Winners at War episode 12. Topics include: Continued whispering at Tribal Council, Godfather Tony, lazy vampire Nick, the perceived women's alliance, who has the best shot at coming back from Edge, our favorite villains to root for, luxury items, and more.

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Published 2020-04-29

Beach Steppin' | Rest In Peace, Shoes & Sox

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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-Celtics trade, our favorite crafty NBA veterans, whether it's cool for adults to play with LEGO and coloring books, beard tips, aquariums, eye infections, and more!

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Published 2020-04-28

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

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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 the documentary got off the ground, expectations prior to its release, the most challenging stories to tell, and more.

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Published 2020-04-24

Film Session | The Way Back

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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?

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Published 2020-04-23

No Buffs | The Tony Hour

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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.

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Published 2020-04-21

Beach Steppin' | Wandering Around The Yard

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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.

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Published 2020-04-16

No Buffs | Thank You, Fiji Airways

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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!

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Published 2020-04-15

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

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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: NoDunks@TheAthletic.com or tweet: @NoDunksInc

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Published 2020-04-14

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

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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.

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Published 2020-04-13

Film Session | Love & Basketball

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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?

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Published 2020-04-09

No Buffs | Dingbats, Coins & Chaos

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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!

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Published 2020-04-08

Beach Steppin' | Stinky!

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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: NoDunks@TheAthletic.com or tweet: @NoDunksInc

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Published 2020-04-08

1-on-1 | Cricket Folk Hero Rob Moody

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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.

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Published 2020-04-07

SQUAD | The Perfect Sandwich

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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!

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Published 2020-04-06

Film Session | Air Bud

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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?

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Published 2020-04-02

No Buffs | Peanut Butter Power

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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!

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Published 2020-04-01

Beach Steppin' | The Brotherhood Of Baggy Pants

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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: NoDunks@TheAthletic.com or tweet: @NoDunksInc

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Published 2020-04-01

The Case Of The Mysterious Raptors Autograph

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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!

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Published 2020-03-31

SQUAD | All-Sitcom

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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!

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Published 2020-03-30

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

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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.

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Published 2020-03-30

Film Session | Uncut Gems

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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?

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