No Dunks Podcast Summary

NBA Weekend Winners & Losers | Cade Sparks Another Pistons Win, Fox's Return, Mountain Dew Courts
Date: November 10, 2025
Hosts: J. Skeets, Tasmelis, Trey Kirby (TK), JD
Podcast: iHeartPodcasts

Episode Overview

This episode of No Dunks brings the classic Monday treatment: a full rundown of the NBA weekend’s biggest winners and losers. The hosts celebrate standout performances, analyze game-changing moments, and throw some playful shade at struggling teams and garish in-season tournament courts. They also pay tribute to basketball legend Lenny Wilkins and reflect on personal loss within the team. The show is filled with the usual No Dunks banter, deep hoops analysis, and a few laughs at the league’s quirks and oddities.

Key Topics & Segments

1. Remembering Lenny Wilkins & Personal Loss

[01:54 – 06:32]

• Lenny Wilkins: The hosts pay tribute to the Hall-of-Famer, reflecting on his massive contributions as a player, coach, and calming NBA presence.

  • “He touched so many things in his basketball life...that settling coach I found over his years.” — Tasmelis [03:03]
  • Highlights: 9-time All-Star, All-Star MVP, over 1300 coaching wins, named to NBA 50th & 75th teams, remembered as universally respected and dignified.
  • Stories about his days as one of the last player-coaches and as a builder of Toronto Raptors stability.

• Personal Loss: TK shares the passing of his family dog, Yams, and the crew reminisces with heartfelt memories.

2. Weekend Wedgies Update

[06:39 – 07:47]

• The crew recaps two "wedgies" (shots stuck between rim and backboard): one from Nick Claxton, another controversial one from Jeremy Grant.
  • “Every wedgie is a snowflake.” — Tasmelis [07:20]
  • Fans demand the Grant one counts to bring season total to 10.

3. NBA Weekend Winners

A. Detroit Pistons & Cade Cunningham

[07:50 – 15:53]

• Pistons’ Hot Start: Winners of six straight, off to best start since 2005-06.
• Cade Cunningham: Another clutch takeover—2 points in the first half, then 24 in the second, including 17 in third. Precisely orchestrated late-game offense.
  • “He’s leading the league in total fourth quarter points this season.” — TK [08:18]
  • Key moments: huge dunk over Andre Drummond, dagger jumper with 17 seconds left.
• Jalen Duren: "Stocking it up," with 21 pts and 16 boards; praised as All-Star level.
• Team chemistry: Debated weird coaching calls by Sixers, lack of need for another true playmaker, and synergy between Cade and Duren.
• Jalen Team All-Star Joke: Great future segment idea — a roster comprised solely of Jalens.
  • “We got really good Jalens right now... that’s all we need.” — J. Skeets [16:49]

B. Houston Rockets & Alperen Sengun

[20:37 – 25:16]

• Sengun’s Dominance: Battled Wembanyama and Giannis in back-to-back games, mixing finesse, toughness (“Shane Goon” alter-ego), and passing brilliance.
  • Trademark moves, late-game buckets, flexes after scoring on Giannis.
  • “Sengun took the two biggest shots of the game...” — TK [23:18]
  • Reed Shepherd, Kevin Durant (on Houston), and team defense get love.

C. Sacramento Spurs — De’Aaron Fox Returns

[25:16 – 29:30]

• Fox’s Debut: Calm, clutch, 24 points on 9-14 shooting. First action with Wemby and Castle, instantly helping team balance and unlocking more from fellow Spurs.
  • “Good debut for Fox... one of the best closers in the game.” — J. Skeets [25:16]
  • Spurs’ pace, ball movement, and strong play from Castle noted.

D. Cleveland Cavaliers — Quietly Climbing

[29:30 – 33:32]

• Four straight wins and top-10 ranking on both ends despite little outside fanfare.
• Donovan Mitchell: Continued as “Bulls killer,” more PPG vs. Bulls than anyone ever.
• Fun In-Game Bit: Players hooked to lie detector—“Do you scrub your feet in the shower?”—Jared Allen: “It’s a long way down.” [30:39]
• Hosts recognize no one will care about Cleveland unless they have playoff success.

E. Pelicans’ Derrick Queen Gets Tim Duncan’s Seal

[34:18 – 36:29]

• Queen earns praise via text from Tim Duncan to broadcaster Antonio Daniels.
  • “That is a blessing... You have been kissed by a legend.” — Tasmelis [34:18]
• Queen shows flashes as a rookie playmaker.

F. Other Notables

[37:57 – 43:17]

• Raptors: Respect the Cup! 2–0 in NBA Cup group play.
• OKC Thunder: Keep rolling, Isaiah Hartenstein posts career night.
• Timberwolves: Strong weekend, pummeling the Jazz and Kings.
• Andre Drummond brings his dog Bob Marley to press conference.
  • “We need more dogs at post game press conferences.” — J. Skeets [39:20]
• Hawks’ Mo Gueye: Sixth man section chants and breakout game.

4. NBA Weekend Losers

A. Jalen Green & Phoenix Suns’ Injury Woes

[46:19 – 50:25]

• Jalen Green: Returns from a hamstring, looks stellar, but immediately re-injures it; now out 4-6 weeks.
• Suns were gaining momentum, but loss dampens optimism about seeing Green/Booker backcourt for a while.

B. Dallas Mavericks in Crisis

[53:10 – 59:38]

• Mavs woes: Blown out by Memphis, barely beat the Wizards, offense looks stale. Injury excuses abound but pressure is on GM Nico Harrison (seen as likely on the hot seat).
  • “I think Nico Harrison's in danger of losing his job.” — Tasmelis [53:10]
• Repeated poor roster moves, trading away key players, lack of guard help, and stunted Cooper Flagg development.
  • “They are the worst offense in the league.” — Tasmelis [53:33]
• Lament for Luka Doncic, now thriving elsewhere.

C. LA Clippers — Ancient, Dull, & Slipping

[59:54 – 64:38]

• Harden returns to put up assist stats but poor shooting; team is sluggish, looks old, can't defend the three, and is now without Kawhi for a stretch.
  • “They just look like who some of us were concerned about — just an old ass looking team.” — J. Skeets [59:54]

D. Minnesota Timberwolves' Neon Green Cup Court

[64:38 – 67:42]

• NBA Cup Court Atrocity: Minn’s home tournament court is described as “Mountain Dew green” and borderline unwatchable.
  • “I like a bright court. But TOO bright. Too bright, man.” — T.K. [66:12]
  • “Looks like they absorbed gamma radiation and became the basketball Incredible Hulks.” — Brandon Beckford via No Dunks [65:07]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Cade’s MVP push: "He's clearly going to get some MVP votes. He's one of the best players in the game." — Tasmelis [10:49]
• On Cavs fans: "No one cares. No one cares. I'm sorry, Cavs fans, it's going to be like this all season. You're going to win 60 games... but nobody gives a shit until you actually make a playoff run." — J. Skeets [32:55]
• On Sengun’s attitude: “Shen Goon's alter ego is Shane Goon when he's a badass.” — J. Skeets [22:53]
• On Dallas’s malaise: “He said the boat isn’t burning, so we’re fine. He’s just too calm.” — Tasmelis on Jason Kidd [54:12]
• On Mountain Dew Court: “People are saying, that’s Mountain Dew, bro.” — T.K. [65:22]
• On Clippers’ defense: “They get beat off the dribble and then spray it out to the shooters. They're so susceptible... They look like they don’t have much athleticism. They don’t look to have very much physicality either.” — T.K. [60:53]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:54] — Lenny Wilkins tribute & Yams the dog memorial
• [06:39] — Weekend Wedgies count & debate
• [07:50] — Pistons/Cade Cunningham dominance breakdown
• [20:37] — Alperen Sengun’s weekend (v. Wemby & Giannis)
• [25:16] — De’Aaron Fox’s return to the Spurs
• [29:30] — Cavaliers’ solid start and in-arena antics
• [34:18] — Derrick Queen gets Tim Duncan’s praise
• [37:57] — Honorable winner mentions (Raptors, OKC, Wolves, Drummond's dog, Hawks’ Gueye)
• [46:19] — Losers: Jalen Green, Suns injury problems
• [53:10] — Losers: Dallas Mavericks front office, team dysfunction
• [59:54] — Losers: Clippers aging, defense collapse
• [64:38] — Losers: T-Wolves’ neon green NBA cup court

Tone & Style

• Friendly, playful, insightful, and irreverent.
• Hosts strike a mix of deep hoops analysis and accessible banter, making the show lively and engaging.
• They’re unafraid to dunk on bad coaching, weird courts, and regular-season irrelevance, while also giving genuine love to breakout and underappreciated players.

Closing Notes

The show wraps with a look ahead to Monday night’s NBA action, a check-in on the hosts’ pick’em bet challenges (with a "Goatee November" punishment at stake), and more jokes about league trends and style. Next episode will feature Jason Concepcion as a guest.

This episode is a must-listen for fans looking to catch up on NBA storylines, get a few laughs, and soak up the energy of early-season basketball—whether your team is a weekend winner or loser, or the owner of the world’s ugliest tournament court.