No Dunks Podcast Summary
Episode: KD's Record-Breaking Extension, Prediction Mulligans & Who They Work For?
Date: October 20, 2025
Hosts: Jeff “Skeets” Skeets, Tas Melis, Trey Kerby, JD (Producer)
Episode Overview
This episode of No Dunks ushers in NBA Opening Week with a focus on major contract news—highlighted by Kevin Durant’s record-breaking extension with the Houston Rockets—plus reactions to other key player extensions, early injury concerns, and preseason takeaways. The guys also revisit their preseason predictions for "mulligans" and debut a playful game, “Who They Work For?” to help listeners keep track of the NBA's new broadcast landscape. The episode is full of the hosts' trademark humor and deep NBA knowledge, with memorable quotes and lively debates throughout.
Key Segments & Timestamps
[01:35] – [06:44] Opening Banter: Housekeeping & Jersey Day
- Celebration of Opening Week and playful ribbing about NBA Jersey Day attire (or lack thereof).
- Announcements: New partnership with FanDuel, new No Dunks merch (with discount code), and launching on Substack.
Notable Quote
"It's NBA Jersey Day, and I'm the only one wearing a jersey. The hell's going on here?" — Jeff Skeets (05:15)
[07:55] – [16:46] Headline News: Kevin Durant’s Extension with the Rockets
- KD signs a two-year, $90 million extension—below max value, giving Houston flexibility.
- Hosts unpack why KD chose less than the max, the Rockets’ title hopes, and the record-setting career earnings.
- Discuss the team’s busy offseason (trades and signings), Houston’s cap strategy and remaining extensions.
Key Insights
- KD’s willingness to take less signals buy-in for Rockets’ future flexibility.
- Rockets are stacking young talent (Shengun, Jabari Smith, Tari Eason) with slightly below-max deals, keeping cap flexibility.
- Durant now leads in all-time career NBA earnings.
Notable Quotes
"Kevin Durant is such an awesome clutch player... you assume he's going to be able to do the same things for Houston. So they took a hit at the start of the year with Fred VanVleet's injury, but they're hoping this isn't just a one or two year thing." — Trey Kerby (10:31)
"The concern is just how healthy he can remain as he gets older and older. That’s it… put it down for basically 25 points right there." — Jeff Skeets (13:50)
Timestamps
- KD Extension: [07:55]–[16:46]
- NBA Career Earnings leaders: [14:25]–[16:06]
[17:09] – [25:11] Other Extensions: Blazers Lock Up Sharpe & Kamara
- Portland gives four-year deals to Shaden Sharpe ($90m) and Tumani Kamara ($82m).
- Analysis of both players’ upside, role expansion, and fit with Blazers’ rebuilding window.
- How the deals compare to similar "support piece" contracts around the league.
- Debate: Will Shaden Sharpe become an All-Star?
Notable Quotes
"One in theory could be a special offensive weapon, and the other we already know is an all-defensive guy." — Jeff Skeets (21:10)
"How many All Star games will Shaden Sharp make?" — Trey Kerby (23:20)
[27:13] – [31:14] Around the League: Injury Roundup
- Notable early season injuries including Jaden Ivey (Pistons), Domantas Sabonis (Kings), Scottie Pippen Jr. (Grizzlies), Zach Collins (Bulls), Haywood Highsmith (Nets).
- Hosts weigh in on which injury is most worrying for team outlooks and player development.
Notable Quotes
"[The Pistons] need somebody. Their clutch usage last year... four of their top five clutch guys are out of here." — Trey Kerby (27:46)
[31:24] – [40:14] Preseason Takeaways: Breakout Hype & Roster Surprises
- Players and teams flying under the radar (e.g., Dylan Harper, Gabe Vincent, Vijay Edgecombe).
- Roster developments: who’s starting, bench depth, and rookie standouts.
- Vibrant discussion about media/fan overreaction to preseason standouts and Raptor fans hyped on Brandon Ingram.
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Vincent as Dallas Mavs starter: [33:02]–[33:55]
- Warriors and Sixers starting lineup questions: [34:01]–[36:03]
[41:02] – [47:26] Prediction Mulligans: Second Thoughts on Season Picks
- Hosts revisit preseason over/under and awards predictions, revealing where they'd like a "do-over".
- Notable regrets: betting against Houston, optimism on the Kings despite injuries, Warriors’ projected win total.
- Broader commentary on volatility in West due to depth.
Notable Quotes
"Locking the Kings over is the dumbest thing anybody's ever done..." — Trey Kerby (42:59)
[51:18] – [69:41] Featured Game: “Who They Work For?” Broadcast Shakeup
- New NBA TV deals bring NBC, Peacock, Amazon Prime into fold, plus existing ESPN/ABC presence.
- Trey quizzes the crew on where notable NBA commentators and former players have landed.
- Playful discussion about media gig overlaps, new faces in broadcast booths, social media tips for keeping track.
Memorable Moments & Quotes
“Everyone works everywhere.” — Tas Melis (71:50) “It is gonna make the first couple weeks even more fun... we're gonna be talking a lot about the production and like, did you think of the score bug? Or how this team did this and the studio and what they did.” — Jeff Skeets (68:14)
- Key Moments:
- Surprised reactions at broadcaster destinations (Dwyane Wade to Amazon, Michael Jordan to NBC, Brian Scalabrine to NBC).
- Skeets’ running joke: “Not everyone can be Phil Wizard...who he works for?!”
Episode Highlights & Memorable Quotes
Humorous Banter & Podcast Chemistry
- Ongoing jokes about “Jersey Day,” with only Skeets in a jersey.
- Tas’s relentless defense of assistant coach Tiago Splitter.
- Multiple callbacks to pop culture (Hamilton musical, Snapper Jones, Kawhi era, Red Bull breakdancing).
Best Soundbites
"Who else would you want to take the shot? Maybe Curry. That's the only other guy." — Trey Kerby, on KD in the clutch. (11:37)
"Vineyard Vines. Is that the one with the little Whaley?" — Trey Kerby (07:15)
"He’s the groat. Kyle Lowry." — Trey Kerby (61:32)
Final Thoughts & Closing
The hosts reiterate excitement for NBA Opening Night, urging listeners to check out the new merch, subscribe to Substack, and share photos in NBA jerseys. They tease coming coverage on broadcast differences as the new media landscape is unwrapped (“We’ll figure it out together – thanks for joining us!”).
Useful Timestamps
- 01:35 — Show start & NBA Jersey Day banter
- 07:55 — KD’s Houston extension & implications
- 14:25 — NBA career earnings leaderboard
- 17:09 — Blazers extensions: Sharpe & Kamara
- 27:13 — Early season injuries (Ivey, Sabonis, more)
- 31:24 — Preseason hype/rookies to watch
- 41:02 — Mulligans: prediction regrets
- 51:18 — "Who They Work For?" game (NBA broadcasters)
- 68:14 — Anticipation for new on-air NBA coverage
For Listeners Who Missed the Episode
This show covers all the major preseason storylines, big contract news, injury impacts, and sets the table for a season of surprises—both on the court and on television. The mix of basketball expertise and offbeat humor is ideal for keeping both hardcore NBA fans and casual listeners informed and entertained as the league tips off.
Remember: "Everyone works everywhere"—and if you’re confused about which broadcaster is on which network this season, so are the experts!