No Dunks

A look at the NBA landscape: Are the Charlotte Hornets playoff chances done? Will Joel Embiid’s body hold up? Will Jrue Holiday, and his new contract, be what the postseason Bucks need? Plus, Rajon Rondo as a closer for the Clippers, the East’s best chance outside the “Big 3”, and Kemba Walker’s smile.Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksIncSubscribe to The Athletic: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunks 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 grade Nikola Jokic's chances of winning MVP, LaMarcus Aldridge's Brooklyn Nets debut, the Miami Heat's likelihood of going back to the NBA Finals, and the Atlanta Hawks' first-round upset potential. That, plus Worst of the Week nominees (Marcus Smart, the continuation call, KD vs. Rapaport), Five-Star Friday, holiday puns, trades we'd like back, disco ball lights, and more.Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksIncSubscribe to The Athletic for $1/month: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunksSubscribe to The Athletic for $1/month in Canada: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunkscanada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikola Jokic’s stats are falling since the acquisition of Aaron Gordon but that only helps his MVP chances, Trae Young is also deferring and his team is winning more, LaMarcus Aldridge has a very successful debut as the Nets starting center, Victor Oladipo has a less successful debut for the Miami Heat, some Toronto Blue Jays love, motivational posters, and a Boyz II Men shout out.Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksIncSubscribe to The Athletic for $1/month: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunksSubscribe to The Athletic for $1/month in Canada: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunkscanada 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 Drummond's Lakers' debut, the most impressive wins and highlights from last night, Anthony Edwards' March (to stardom), playoff seeding races to watch, Redick's displeasure with the Pelicans' front office, Zion x SLAM NFTs, the problem with Tobi and Bobi's new Goldfish commercial, and more.Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksIncSubscribe to The Athletic for $1/month: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunksSubscribe to The Athletic for $1/month in Canada: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunkscanada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristaps Porzingis demonstrates why the Mavericks could be a threat, Giannis Antetokounmpo has what he calls his favorite NBA moment, Andre Drummond sustains a unique injury in his Lakers debut, Anthony Edwards may have revealed too much in a postgame interview, how the Brooklyn Nets are like the recent Golden State Warriors, the Raptors may finally be broken, and the rest of a 10-game night in the NBA.Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksIncSubscribe to The Athletic for $1/month: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunksSubscribe to The Athletic for $1/month in Canada: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunkscanada 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 and comments! Topics include: J.J. Redick criticizing how the Pelicans' front office handled his trade to the Mavs, Norman Powell's touching goodbye essay to the Raptors, recent examples of buyout acquisitions making an impact, whether a Louisianian should cheer for Zion or Luka, Leigh's Metro Media Jam jersey, youth lacrosse, Skeets' garbage can, weird clothing items we're attached to, and more.Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksIncSubscribe to The Athletic for $1/month: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunksSubscribe to The Athletic for $1/month in Canada: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunkscanada 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 why Jokic's MVP rests in Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr.'s hands, whether the Celtics wish they had Terry Rozier over Kemba Walker, the Suns sneaky trade for Torrey Craig, the Utah Jazz's plane striking a flock of birds, forgettable NBA All-Stars like Josh Howard, Chris Kaman and Mehmet Okur, obscure NBA plays we'll never forget, F1 racing, What's App group chats, and more.Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksIncSubscribe to The Athletic for $1/month: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunksSubscribe to The Athletic for $1/month in Canada: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunkscanada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Clippers crunch time offense goes stagnant, the Magic get a win (which is not what they want), Dennis Schröder turns down $80 million from the Lakers, the Hornets appear to be a playoff lock, Michael Porter Jr. stays steady, Russell Westbrook tries to take Bismack Biyombo’s head off, Dwight Howard does the same to Aaron Gordon, and the Atlanta Hawks chalk up another moral victory.Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksIncSubscribe to The Athletic for $1/month: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunksSubscribe to The Athletic for $1/month in Canada: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunkscanada 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 Westbrook's historic triple-double, Mitchell Robinson's season-ending foot injury, Curry cookin' the MVP meal, Zion bullying the Celtics, strong winning streaks for the Kings, Clippers, and Jazz, small-market concerns about the buyout market, the NBA Draft to be held during the Olympics, new 'Space Jam: A New Legacy' posters, Road Runner vs. Speedy, and more.Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksIncSubscribe to The Athletic for $1/month: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunksSubscribe to The Athletic for $1/month in Canada: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunkscanada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russell Westbrook produces a historic triple-double, LaMarcus Aldridge could be a starter for the Brooklyn Nets, likely taking DeAndre Jordan’s spot, Karl-Anthony Towns’ strange night, the Toronto Raptors running out of time, Steph Curry’s return from injury, Serge Ibaka’s fashion, Ty Lue’s Clippers “problem”, and interesting comments from Rockets GM Rafael Stone on Victor Oladipo’s fit with the team.Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NoDunksIncSubscribe to The Athletic: http://www.theathletic.com/nodunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.