<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[No Dunks Substack: Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[No Dunks Podcast]]></description><link>https://nodunks.substack.com/s/no-dunks-podcast</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PD2A!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Feaaa11ae-8d01-40a6-b8cc-633fe9845c7c_1080x1080.png</url><title>No Dunks Substack: Podcast</title><link>https://nodunks.substack.com/s/no-dunks-podcast</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:44:33 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://nodunks.substack.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[No Dunks]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[nodunks@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[nodunks@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[No Dunks]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[No Dunks]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[nodunks@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[nodunks@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[No Dunks]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Ep. 1613: Thunder, Pistons Secure 2-0 Leads & Wild NBA Playoff Takes | The Drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[And Catwoman talk!]]></description><link>https://nodunks.substack.com/p/ep-1613-thunder-pistons-secure-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://nodunks.substack.com/p/ep-1613-thunder-pistons-secure-2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason Doyle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:30:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/196919262/56f72b0c248de22c7c36edf01fc130d3.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="youtube2-xJNzZdBhHEU" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;xJNzZdBhHEU&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/xJNzZdBhHEU?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p>On Fri.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss Cade Cunningham's playoffs greatness versus the Cavs, whether James Harden or Evan Mobley had a worse Game 2 against the Pistons, if the Lakers can win a game versus the Thunder, and the poor officiating in Game 2 of OKC-Lakers. That, plus hot takes from the 2026 NBA playoffs including: LeBron is underrated, the Knicks were unlocked because CJ McCollum hit a game-winner against them, and Too. Much. Draymond. All that, plus the best group to photobomb, ideal celebrities for rec league teams, and times we had to bail someone out.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ep. 1612: Knicks Grind Out Win, Spurs Bounce Back & Sengun Voted Most Overrated Player]]></title><description><![CDATA[And a fantastic pigeon in New York City!]]></description><link>https://nodunks.substack.com/p/ep-1612-knicks-grind-out-win-spurs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://nodunks.substack.com/p/ep-1612-knicks-grind-out-win-spurs</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[J.E. Skeets]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:55:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/196795510/dee1bf9c951f1f000d11bea0a0176d3f.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="youtube2-DOPEnOKgdd4" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;DOPEnOKgdd4&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/DOPEnOKgdd4?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p>On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss Jalen Brunson helping the Knicks take a 2-0 lead over the 76ers, both Joel Embiid and Mitchell Robinson missing the game, Dominick Barlow providing a lift off the bench for Philly, a postseason pigeon, Wemby and the Spurs handing the Wolves their worst postseason loss in franchise history, Devin Vassell's insane alley-oop 3-pointer, and more. That, plus we dissect The Athletic's anonymous player survey regarding overrated and underrated players in the league.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ep. 1611: Pistons Outmuscle Cavs, The Thunder Feel Inevitable & In Masai Mavs Trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[And should the Raptors trade for Kevin Durant?]]></description><link>https://nodunks.substack.com/p/ep-1611-pistons-outmuscle-cavs-the</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://nodunks.substack.com/p/ep-1611-pistons-outmuscle-cavs-the</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[J.E. Skeets]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:47:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/196671636/4d28dea7a55a442e658b6d3f54a68b9f.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="youtube2-mh6ZLzrnxZk" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;mh6ZLzrnxZk&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/mh6ZLzrnxZk?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p>On Wed.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Pistons outmuscling the Cavs in Game 1, James Harden's turnover issue, Chet Holmgren dunking all over the Lakers, Jarred Vanderbilt's injured pinkie finger, and the Thunder's excellent reserves. That, plus Jaylen Brown gets fined $50,000 for criticizing officials on Twitch, Jakob Poeltl's remaining contract, the Dallas Mavericks hiring Masai Ujiri, and more.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ep. 1610: Wolves Bite First, Knicks On Fire, Semifinal Previews For Pistons-Cavs, Thunder-Lakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Cinco De Mayo!]]></description><link>https://nodunks.substack.com/p/ep-1610-wolves-bite-first-knicks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://nodunks.substack.com/p/ep-1610-wolves-bite-first-knicks</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[J.E. Skeets]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:44:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/196556631/c9b4dc7940e83a37221826a1ad0b9f48.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="youtube2-5u_NYRxETKU" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;5u_NYRxETKU&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/5u_NYRxETKU?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p>On Tue.&#8217;s No Dunks, the guys discuss Anthony Edwards&#8217; sudden return helping to propel the Wolves past the Spurs in Game 1, as well as the Knicks emphatically adding to their historic postseason roll by overwhelming the Sixers. That, plus we preview and predict the two other Conference Semifinals series that tip tonight: Cavaliers-Pistons and Thunder-Lakers. <a href="https://viatiempo.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoq7gLr02gPEjuRpWwmXhN1oWxdEHZoH_C8Ig9BWwoZf1Edpq41g">What&#8217;s the tea?</a></p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ep. 1609: Game 7 Flowers & Semifinal Previews For Knicks-Sixers, Spurs-Wolves]]></title><description><![CDATA[And the Magic fire head coach Jamahl Mosley]]></description><link>https://nodunks.substack.com/p/ep-1609-game-7-flowers-and-semifinal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://nodunks.substack.com/p/ep-1609-game-7-flowers-and-semifinal</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[J.E. Skeets]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:00:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/196437527/601c7b696b0f18287421afcf2e476785.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="youtube2-9eTqx6A1vFg" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;9eTqx6A1vFg&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/9eTqx6A1vFg?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p>On Mon.'s No Dunks, the guys recap all three Game 7 wins for the Cavs, Pistons and Sixers, discuss the Orlando Magic firing head coach Jamahl Mosley, and preview and predict the two Conference Semifinals series that tip tonight in New York and San Antonio.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ep. 1608: Another Raptors Miracle Bounce, Ice-Cold Magic & Lakers Rock Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Weekend Shift is back!]]></description><link>https://nodunks.substack.com/p/ep-1608-another-raptors-miracle-bounce</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://nodunks.substack.com/p/ep-1608-another-raptors-miracle-bounce</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[J.E. Skeets]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 15:14:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/196227219/85e7e2bff3e6b6a573b0ad0bcfb6de74.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="youtube2-4mD6pN3e-Hs" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;4mD6pN3e-Hs&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/4mD6pN3e-Hs?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p>On Sat.'s bonus No Dunks, Skeets jumps on to discuss RJ Barrett's miraculous shot to force Game 7, why Scottie Barnes has proven himself to be a franchise leader, the Pistons rallying from 24 down to beat the ice-cold Magic, LeBron eliminating the Rockets, and more.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ep. 1605: Joel Embiid Appreciation Pod, Jalen Brunson's Bag & Spurs Pass First Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[And did Brad Stevens deserve to win Executive of the Year?]]></description><link>https://nodunks.substack.com/p/ep-1605-joel-embiid-appreciation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://nodunks.substack.com/p/ep-1605-joel-embiid-appreciation</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[J.E. Skeets]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:48:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/195885381/b1437b23c25e57063d34cdcc7e93636d.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="youtube2-Vtl04OffB9A" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;Vtl04OffB9A&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Vtl04OffB9A?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p>On Wed.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss Joel Embiid dominating the Celtics in the second half to force a Game 6, why the Knicks look like championship contenders, and Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox helping the Spurs pass their first test of the playoffs. That, plus Franz Wagner's ankle, ex-NBA player Damon Jones becoming the first person to plead guilty in the gambling sweep, Brad Stevens winning another Executive of the Year trophy, and more.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ep. 1604: Do You Believe In Magic, Nuggets Stay Alive & Cooper Flagg Wins ROY]]></title><description><![CDATA[And Cheez-It crackers]]></description><link>https://nodunks.substack.com/p/ep-1604-do-you-believe-in-magic-nuggets</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://nodunks.substack.com/p/ep-1604-do-you-believe-in-magic-nuggets</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[J.E. Skeets]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:57:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/195765596/b27cd303ffa2148083ddddbde34425d0.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="youtube2-SD4JAHwBfyU" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;SD4JAHwBfyU&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/SD4JAHwBfyU?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p>On Tue.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Orlando Magic being one win away from knocking off a No. 1 seed, Jalen Duren's disappearing act, Jamal Cain's electrifying poster dunk, Jokic and the Nuggets avoiding elimination, and the Thunder sweeping the Suns out of the playoffs. That, plus in the Up/Down Report: Cooper Flagg wins Rookie of the Year, Pat Riley says the Heat will never tank, and the pros and cons of the 18-team NBA draft lottery reform.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ep. 1602: The Drop | McCollum Sinks Knicks Again, Wolves Take 2-1 Lead, Scottie Barnes Got The Message]]></title><description><![CDATA[And why Justin Timberlake needs to be reacquainted with Britney Spears]]></description><link>https://nodunks.substack.com/p/ep-1601-the-drop-mccollum-sinks-knicks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://nodunks.substack.com/p/ep-1601-the-drop-mccollum-sinks-knicks</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jason Doyle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:30:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/195365025/0beea1d706de40f706b72032fda80bd1.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="youtube2-a6oJIfrxzkg" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;a6oJIfrxzkg&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/a6oJIfrxzkg?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p>On Fri.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss CJ McCollum&#8217;s game-winner giving the Hawks a 2-1 series lead over the Knicks, Nikola Jokic being stopped by Rudy Gobert and the Timberwolves in Game 3, and both Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett dropping 33 points to give the Raptors their first win vs the Cavaliers. All that, plus what Taylor Jenkins as the new Bucks head coach means for the Milwaukee Bucks, Victor Wembanyama/Jalen Williams injury news, if chiropractors actually do anything, and pump up songs of choice.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ep. 1601: Pistons & Thunder Roll, J-Dub's Hamstring Injury & Best Playoff Team Slogans]]></title><description><![CDATA[And JD's hat collection &#129506;]]></description><link>https://nodunks.substack.com/p/ep-1601-pistons-and-thunder-roll</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://nodunks.substack.com/p/ep-1601-pistons-and-thunder-roll</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[J.E. Skeets]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:59:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/195253154/54efbaed6195b54915fc42929518bbdd.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="youtube2-8mMCZLeapG4" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;8mMCZLeapG4&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/8mMCZLeapG4?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p>On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Detroit Pistons' 30-3 run in the third quarter to even up their series vs. the Magic, Jalen Williams' left hamstring injury, Devin Booker complaining about Gucci Ref, and Keldon Johnson winning Sixth Man of the Year. That, plus we hit the beach to answer questions about the Hornets' over/under line for next season, our favorite playoff slogans/t-shirts, SubwayTakes, JD's hat collection, and more.</p>
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