No Dunks Podcast Summary – December 2, 2025

Episode Theme:
The crew tackles major NBA trade rumors featuring the Bulls, Clippers, and Anthony Davis; debates if Chicago should go all-in, proposes bold Clippers blow-it-up trade ideas, and celebrates the villainy of Dillon Brooks. Also: analysis of the night’s wild games and memorable NBA moments—all in the No Dunks signature fast, irreverent style.

1. Bulls & Anthony Davis Trade Rumors (04:21–13:26)

Main Discussion:

• Rumor: Chicago Bulls are discussed as a potential trade destination for Mavericks big man Anthony Davis, per ESPN.
  • Bulls “won’t sacrifice any of their young core” for Davis and are only interested if the deal doesn’t inhibit future contention.

Key Points:

• Trey (Bulls Fan) skeptical:

  “The Bulls are not in a position to trade any of their own first round picks... The Bulls aren’t close to winning. Adding Anthony Davis is not equivalent to adding Pascal Siakam as it's mentioned in the article.” (05:37)

  • Bulls need to “bottom out” for a real rebuild, not chase mediocrity.
  • Concerned about Davis’ age, health, and fit with a fast-paced style.

• Tas advocates for the move at the right cost:

  “I think the Bulls should do it ... Anthony Davis and what it will cost them won’t handcuff them for the near future because they don’t have a lot of money locked up.” (07:52)

  • Bulls have cap flexibility and extra picks.
  • No one’s lining up for AD; lowball offers could work.

• Skeets points out the reality:

  “The Bulls need to bottom out. They need to be bad... Getting Anthony Davis keeps them right in the middle...” (11:03)

  • Bulls have their full pick chest; doubt they’d give up marquee picks for a 32-year-old Davis.

• Comparison to Pacers’ playbook:

  • Bulls reportedly want to mimic Indiana (balanced roster, no superstars) but lack a Halliburton/Superstar cornerstone.

Notable Quotes:

• “You need a Hall of Famer on your team to win in the NBA. Anthony Davis will be a Hall of Fame.” – A (13:51)
• “No one's lining up to trade for Anthony Davis. So if it's low ball season, then go for it.” – A (05:37)

2. Bulls vs Magic Game Recap & Player Analysis (14:04–21:47)

Game Breakdown:

• Bulls blow 15-point lead vs Magic; Magic storm back 125–120.
• Desmond Bain: 37 pts, takes over the 4th quarter.
• Jalen Suggs makes game-winning hustle plays.

Panel Insights:

• Skeets: “Desmond Bain at the end of this game... the offense was literally going through him ... 37 points back to back games for this guy. 18 points in the fourth quarter.” (14:46)
• Trey: Bulls’ defense “couldn’t keep the ball in front of them at all. Magic shot 65% on twos, 62 points in the paint.” (15:47)

Fun Moment:

• Peacock aired with Vince Carter and Austin Rivers courtside:

  “Usually they're a couple rows back... now they're sitting in the front row.” (17:30)
  Rivers gets props for humor and candor in the new TV format.

3. Clippers Blow-Up & Miami’s Three-Point Barrage (29:23–40:21)

Clippers Crushed by Heat: (30:15–34:20)

• Miami Heat tie franchise record: 24 threes; explode for a 30–2 run; win 140–123.
• Ty Lue benches the Clippers’ starters for lack of effort.
• Starters’ defense and energy questioned:

  “There’s no defensive backbone to this team. Nobody cares right now, too is concerned.” – C (33:19)

Blow-It-Up Trade Proposals for LA Clippers: (35:01–40:21)

• Tas pitches three major deals:
  1. Kawhi Leonard to Heat for Andrew Wiggins, Simone Fontecchio, Nikola Jovic, Kashad Johnson, and a 2029 1st-rounder (35:45).
     • Skeets: “If I’m the Heat, I’m upgrading Andrew Wiggins for Kawhi Leonard. Sign me up.” (36:07)
     • Trey: Not convinced “Kawhi is a huge upgrade over Andrew Wiggins at this point.” (36:41)
  2. James Harden to Timberwolves for Naz Reid, Mike Conley, Rob Dillingham, and Joe Ingles (pending trade restrictions) (40:22).
     • Conversation about fit with Anthony Edwards and Timberwolves’ need for a shakeup (41:25–45:39).
  3. Dumping for Zach LaVine: Kings/Clippers swap of John Collins, Bogdan Bogdanović, prospects for LaVine—described as “my crap for your crap” (47:35).

Are These Emergency-Pod Deals?

• “Kawhi, yes... Harden on the Wolves, yeah. Levine for Collins and Bogdanovich, only if it happens during deadline week.” – C, A (51:20)

4. Other Game Recaps & NBA Observations (52:25–66:21)

Suns Snap Lakers’ Streak; Dillon Brooks Mocks LeBron: (52:25–57:49)

• Phoenix destroys Lakers, fueled by Dylan Brooks’ agitating, scoring 23 in 1st half.

  “Dylan the villain was 10 of 11 from the floor, and he was definitely feeling it.” – C (55:26) “Sometimes I'm trying to tell him to chill out but I think he just blacks out.” – Colin Gillespie on Brooks, postgame (55:42)

• Lakers played soft: Only 1 steal, 0 blocks (53:43).

Pistons-Hawks: Cade Cunningham Clutch Again (58:41–60:35)

• Cunningham spectacular late; spins, splits five Hawks for the dagger layup.

  “He somehow scored on all five Hawks... This was him putting the team on his back...” – A (59:43)

Rapid-Fire Roundup:

• Bucks inexplicably fall to Wizards despite 21 threes (66:21).
• Cavs win behind another Donovan Mitchell 40-burger.
• Nets-Hornets: Michael Porter Jr. goes off, Danny Wolf impresses in unique style (62:10–64:56).

5. Notable Quotes & Fun Moments

On Anthony Davis’ Real Value (05:37):

“If it’s low ball season, then go for it... There’s basically no way the Mavericks should say yes unless it includes a Chicago first.” – A

Trade Deadline Excitement (51:02):

“These are emergency podcasts!” – C

On Bench-Broadcasting (19:17):

“Austin Rivers, I think, is great on the broadcast... he brings a little color to the broadcast.” – C

On Dillon Brooks Blacking Out (55:42):

“Sometimes I'm trying to tell him to chill out but I think he just blacks out.” – Colin Gillespie

6. Timestamps for Key Segments

• 04:21: Bulls’ internal AD discussions, trade framework, fit & philosophy
• 14:04: Bulls-Magic game recap, Desmond Bain heroics
• 29:23: Beginning of Clippers-Heat blowout discussion
• 35:01: Clippers “blow up” trade proposals, starting with Kawhi
• 40:22: Harden-to-Wolves hypothetical and shakeup debate
• 47:35: LaVine trade “my crap for your crap” scenario
• 52:25: Suns end Lakers’ streak, Dillon Brooks showmanship
• 58:41: Cunningham’s closing heroics for Pistons
• 62:10: MPJ explosion vs Hornets, deep cut Nets rotation talk

7. Original No Dunks Tone

The episode is marked by the usual blend of rapid analysis, insider banter, running gags (Beanie Babies for TV!), and NBA trivia deep cuts (the “Brandon” naming bit, 22:17). Panelists balance skepticism and humor, calling out team dysfunction (“the Clippers just need talent—any talent”), celebrating surprises (“Danny Wolf moves the ball... never touches it with two hands... very funny way to play”), and keeping it real with signature irreverence.

For listeners who missed the show:

This episode is an NBA trade rumor deep-dive and a clinic in balancing fandom hope with harsh realities. The guys break down wild trade ideas, call out NBA team mediocrity, laugh at broadcasting experiments, and assign the “Woah Boy” with a shoutout to Scooby the Halftime Dog. Essential listening if you want to understand why it’s not just about winning or losing in the Association—it’s about front office gambles, meme-able moments, and, always, the thirst for better content.