No Dunks

On Fri.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss Joel Embiid undergoing surgery for appendicitis, the Knicks beating the Celtics in Tatum's return to MSG, and the 14 playoff seeds still undetermined heading into the last weekend of the regular season. That, plus we do our final NBA awards watch, share some Worst of the Week nominees, brainstorm weird animal toilets, and more. 🏝️ No Buffs recaps Ep. 7 of Survivor 50: https://bit.ly/47SjAad ✍️ No Dunks' Substack has ad-free episodes: https://nodunks.substack.com/ 👕 Fix up, look sharp in No Dunks merch: https://bit.ly/4qi6nin 📈 Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: YouTube.com/nodunksinc 𝕏 Follow No Dunks on Twitter/X: https://x.com/NoDunksInc 📸 Follow No Dunks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nodunksinc/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cade Cunningham's return and what it means for Detroit's depth. Chet Holmgren's monster performance and OKC clinching the West's top seed again. Controversy over the Kings' late foul and its explanation. A spirited countdown of the top five NBA fanbases and vivid arena atmospheres.

High-scoring Jaylen Brown milestones and Celtics rotation talk. Playoff-style close games heating up across the league. Giannis and the Bucks’ messy future and trade chatter. Shaq launches a pro dunk league and pro dunkers steal the spotlight. Steph auctioning hundreds of signed sneakers for charity and a ref spotted in Shai’s shoes.

Ben Golliver, national NBA writer and analyst, offers sharp league-wide takes. He asks one defining question for every playoff team. Short, punchy segments probe Wembanyama's workload, Houston's late-game chemistry, KAT's playoff urgency, Detroit without Cade, and which role players can step up in crunch time.

Mike Zakarian, host of the NBA Bit Podcast and Celtics Daily, joins to recap NBA weekend winners and losers. They spotlight Cooper Flagg’s breakout 96-point weekend and how it shakes Rookie of the Year odds. A Spurs–Nuggets OT thriller and Detroit’s surging No. 1 seed get praise. They also unpack Lakers injuries, the Giannis-Bucks saga, and notable playoff pushes and DFS wins.

They break down Luka Doncic's hamstring situation and its ripple effects on MVP chatter and playoff seeding. They celebrate Kon Knueppel setting a Hornets three-point record and debate whether he might be the league's best shooter. Detroit's surprising depth without Cade gets attention. LeBron's barbs about Memphis spark a lively city-versus-player discussion.

They debate whether the Hawks or Rockets are likelier to pull a first-round upset. They argue how many MVPs Wembanyama might win and weigh durability and voter fatigue. They relive the Celtics' 53-point opening quarter and the Raptors' embarrassing loss to the Kings. They cover the Blazers' $100k fine, Brandon Clarke's arrest, quirky NBA records, Coach of the Year takes, and listener mailbag hypotheticals.

Luka’s 42-point dismantling of Cleveland and how defenses are getting exposed. Deandre Ayton’s strong bench play and chemistry with the stars. Rockets’ surprising lineup changes and efficiency swings. Blazers’ offensive rebounding boost and Scoot Henderson’s progress. Teams and players that fooled expectations this season plus classic April Fools prank stories.

Heated MVP race talk spotlighting SGA, Wemby and Luka. Breakdown of Atlanta's defensive surge and Miami's late-game rally. Coverage of the Bulls cutting Jaden Ivey after an Instagram incident. Plain explanation of three NBA anti-tanking proposals under consideration. Plus light banter about broadcast glitches, Pick 'Em ideas, and a Smokies hiking saga.

They break down Cleveland’s new Big Four chemistry and how rest strategies are shaping seeding. Philadelphia’s refreshed big-three and late-season upside get attention. Jayson Tatum’s standout performance while taking on a primary role is highlighted. Orlando’s historic 31-0 collapse and Miami’s defensive slide are called out as major weekend low points.