No Dunks

On Mon.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss which buyout addition will make the biggest impact: LaMarcus Aldridge on the Nets, Andre Drummond on the Lakers, or Gorgui Dieng on the Spurs. Then they share some NBA weekend winners — Aaron Gordon's Nuggets debut, point Zion Williamson, De'Aaron Fox and the Kings, etc. — and losers — Vucevic's Bulls debut, the Heat's six-game losing streak, P.J. Washington, 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.

Will LaMarcus Aldridge and Andre Drummond help the Nets and Lakers respectively? Can Aaron Gordon change his ways to become a complementary player in Denver? Norm Powell’s gaffe, Zion Williamson becoming a closer, CJ McCollum taking over from Damian Lillard, and Al Horford sitting for the rest of the season.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 debate the biggest winners and losers of the NBA trade deadline. Does Aaron Gordon make the Nuggets title contenders? How will Oladipo fit with the Heat? Which big market franchise took the better approach yesterday: The Bulls for acquiring Vucevic or the Knicks for basically standing pat? What are the Celtics doing? And will the Lakers regret not including Horton-Tucker in a deal to get Kyle Lowry? That, plus Worst of the Week nominees, the old TBJ studio, garbage cans, misery loves company, 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.

Grading the non-deals at the deadline! The New Orleans Pelicans get a ‘C’ for holding on to Lonzo Ball, the Toronto Raptors get a ‘B+’ for keeping Kyle Lowry, and the Atlanta Hawks get an ‘A’ for retaining John Collins. Tas Melas grades the moves that didn’t happen at the NBA Trade Deadline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Thursday's No Dunks podcast, the guys breakdown and grade ALL of the NBA trade deadline deals. Will the Heat, 76ers, or Lakers regret striking out on landing Kyle Lowry? Was Oladipo a nice backup plan for Miami? Did the Magic get enough in return for Vucevic, Fournier, and Aaron Gordon? Are the Bulls back now that they have two All-Stars? How much of an upgrade is Norman Powell over Gary Trent Jr. for the Blazers? What does Leigh think of Playoff Rondo helping the Clippers' title run? That, plus thoughts on all of the day's minor moves, including J.J. Redick, George Hill, Delon Wright, and others.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.

Should the Knicks be acquiring vets like Andre Drummond and Victor Oladipo? Kyle Lowry plays the perfect final game if it was his last with the Raptors, the NBA produces its first all-female game broadcast, the Detroit Pistons send Delon Wright to the Sacramento Kings for Cory Joseph + picks, Evan Fournier hits a game-winner in what could be his final game with the Magic, Caris LeVert bangs home a game-winner for the Pacers, and a wrap-up of the rest of Wednesday night’s NBA action.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 Wed.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the latest NBA Trade Deadline buzz. Should the Knicks trade a first-round pick for Oladipo? Can the Nuggets put together a package to get Aaron Gordon and Fournier? Will tonight be Lowry's final game in a Raptors uniform? And which young player could use a change of scenery? That, plus Harden's MVP run, Nic Claxton helping the Nets' defense, CP3's impact in Phoenix, why you're not beating Brian Scalabrine in a game of 1-on-1, 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.

Will the Knicks be buyers at the trade deadline? Has John Collins taken himself off the market? Is Orlando's Aaron Gordon hurting his trade value? Do the Lakers make a move considering LeBron James and Anthony Davis are out? Zion Williamson passes LeBron's youthful achievement, Evan Fournier isn't "playing", the Brooklyn Nets aren't fair, Kendrick Nunn could be playing himself into a trade, and Steph Curry's unique injury.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.

No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions and comments! Topics include: LaMelo's injury update, who says no to a hypothetical Kemba Walker for Dennis Schroeder/Kyle Kuzma trade, whether Anthony Edwards is a more exciting player than Zion Williamson, the Raptors' postseason streak in jeopardy, sunflower seeds, NHL '94 on the Sega Genesis, Leigh's leaky roof, Tim Horton's moving their annual "Roll Up The Rim" promotion to their mobile app, 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 Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the Celtics emerging as front-runners in the Aaron Gordon sweepstakes, whether it'd be wise for Ainge to give up Smart and multiple first-round picks, and the possibility of Orlando moving Fournier in a separate deal. That, plus realistic trades we'd like to see — DeRozan to the Celtics? Vucevic to the Bulls? — why the Raptors hitting rock bottom might be a blessing in disguise, Morant's similarities to young Penny and Derrick Rose, the passing of Lakers legend Elgin Baylor, 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.