No Dunks – The Drop | AD's Trade Value, Giannis Committed To Bucks & Worst of the Week

Date: January 9, 2026
Hosts: J. Skeets, Tas Melis, Trey Kirby, and JD
Podcast: No Dunks, iHeartPodcasts

Overview

This lively “Drop” episode of No Dunks features a robust NBA round-up:

• Recaps of the previous night’s games, including weather-related postponements and standout performances.
• A deep-dive into Giannis Antetokounmpo’s emphatic public commitment to Milwaukee – with plenty of caveats and a heavy dose of egg metaphors.
• The “Slop Scale” segment, where trade rumors are measured for plausibility and intrigue, with discussion on Anthony Davis's market, Warriors’ moves, and Bucks’ trade targets.
• Weekly traditions: “Worst of the Week,” “Woah Boy,” and an engaging rapid-fire round.
• The hosts’ signature banter, memorable tangents (including food and 90s wrestling), and listener interactions provide the classic No Dunks flavor.

Game Recaps & NBA Headlines

(02:11 – 22:47)

Bulls-Heat Postponement (03:10–08:01)

• The scheduled Heat-Bulls game was postponed after condensation (due to a Blackhawks game and unseasonably warm, rainy weather) left the United Center court unplayable.
• “Could you imagine you were there last night at the United Center waiting for this?” – J. Skeets (03:18)
• Both teams disliked the cold, damp conditions, and players killed time (see: Benny the Bull half-court shot with Tyler Herro).
• Possible makeup date: Feb 12 (right before the All-Star break), but it would require union approval.

Game Highlights

• Pacers 114 – Hornets 112
  • Rick Carlisle achieved his 1000th win.
  • LaMelo Ball surprisingly came off the bench (for load management) and dominated: “33 points … plus 19 when he played.” – Trey Kirby (09:09)
  • Odd end-game: Siakam breaks ankles, Hornets mishandle inbound, TJ McConnell steals and secures win.
  • “I don’t think I’ve ever heard of that as a load management kind of plan.” – Trey Kirby (10:12)
  • Entertaining Eric Collins calls included: “Huff takes his mouthpiece out of his dirty sock and puts it in his mouth.” – as described by Tas Melis (13:31)
• Wolves 131 – Cavs 122
  • Timberwolves caught fire in the 3rd quarter (43 points, 70% shooting).
  • Anthony Edwards: “third youngest player ... to reach 10,000 career points” (18:54)
  • Cavalier inconsistency highlighted (“surprisingly, their 21st different starting lineup this season” – Tas (19:56)), and their lack of toughness in endgame etiquette: “That is a flagrant disrespect of the unwritten rules.” – Trey, about Jaden McDaniels’ garbage-time alley-oop (20:33)
• Jazz 116 – Mavericks 114
  • Markkanen: 33 points.
  • Pacers rookie Cooper Flag showing great passing and all-around play despite recent “rookie wall.” (15:14)
  • Keonte George emerging as a legit point guard for Utah: “Having him look like a very promising young star … That’s a potent scoring combo.” – Skeets (16:38)

Giannis’ Commitment to Milwaukee: Real or Just Scrambled?

(26:01 – 34:26)

• Giannis told The Athletic he’ll “never demand a trade” from the Bucks, but qualified with human unpredictability metaphors:

  “There will never be a chance and there will never be a moment that I will come out and say I want a trade.” – Giannis (26:40) “Because I like my eggs scrambled today, [it] doesn’t mean I can’t have them sunny side up tomorrow.” – Giannis, quoted by Trey Kirby (27:54)

• Hosts dissect the actual firmness of Giannis’ stance – agreeing he won’t publicly dictate his way out but might let his agent do the talking if discontent grows.
• Summer extension (& whether Giannis signs it) “will be the true inflection point” for his Bucks tenure.

  “It feels like he wants to stay in Milwaukee … but he’s also probably thinking, ‘I’d actually like to win a playoff series again.’” – Trey Kirby (31:03)

• Bucks’ playoff struggles and the pressure for front office action are at play.

Key Quote:

“He’s sort of in a no-win situation here… [if he asks out,] people would be upset… if he does the opposite… people also criticize them.” – Skeets (32:01)

Slop Scale: Measuring the Trade Rumor Trough

(35:00 – 52:26)

The Hosts’ Trade Rumor Index
Each rumor is awarded “buckets of slop” (1 = weak rumor, 5 = maximum trade excitement):

Anthony Davis Market (36:27–41:21)

• Teams linked: Hawks (most plausible), Warriors, Raptors, Bucks.
• Tas: Hawks “most likely” (Porzingis+pieces package), but any team’s deal for AD is risky given injury history and extension demands.

  “It’s a risk taking on someone who’s got basically two years guaranteed… but the extension is beyond risk.” – Tas (41:21)

• Warriors’ scenario: Only possible if Draymond or Kaminga are in the deal, which seems unlikely.
• Trey: “I think Anthony Davis is going to get traded... It does feel like Rich Paul is putting a little bit of pressure on Dallas to be out looking for deals for AD.” (40:33)
• Giants caveat: AD reportedly won’t sign an extension with the Mavs; his camp prefers a move.

Warriors & Michael Porter Jr. Swap (42:48–47:17)

• Rumor: Warriors considering Kaminga + two picks for MPJ (Nets).
• Warriors want to maximize Curry era; Kaminga may be moved regardless.

  “A meatball sandwich is delicious but not easy to eat, because one bite, it wipes everything out. It’s hard to bite through a meatball. You gotta get full ball 100.” – Trey Kirby (80:04)

Kings Shopping Keon Ellis (47:26–50:19)

• Tas: “Zero buckets. No slop. Don't trade Keon Ellis.”
• Trey: “I give this five buckets of slop. I think they're going to guaranteed trade him.” (49:32)
• Ellis, an undrafted hard-worker, is attracting late first-round interest but may want to cash in elsewhere in free agency.

Bucks’ Search for Offense (50:19–52:26)

• Bucks showing interest in Jeremy Grant, Zach LaVine, and Jalen Green, but reportedly no Green deal available.
• Trey and Tas agree: These rumors “reek of desperation mode” for the Bucks as they aim to appease Giannis and their 22nd-ranked offense.

Worst of the Week

(54:12–63:22)

JD and Tas present nominees for “worst of the week,” with in-depth discussion and playful debates:

1. Cavs’ Coach Kenny Atkinson calling out Evan Mobley
   Atkinson:

   “We got to be strong with the ball at the rim, you know, like Evan, like, you know, like, come on, man.” (54:25)
   Hosts question Mobley’s development and whether the Allen-Mobley combo works:
   “In a world where 20 point per game scorers are falling off trees, it’s crazy that Evan Mobley cannot get over 20 points per game.” – Trey Kirby (56:15)

2. Nuggets Writer Criticizing Murray’s “Rest Day”
   Murray was genuinely injured, not load-managing.
3. Mouth-to-mouth collision on court:
   Two players (Thomas Bryant & Ausar Thompson) comically but painfully collide face-to-face.

   “They literally just ran into each other's faces… direct mouth to mouth.” – Tas Melis (61:22)
   “You ever kiss your wife too hard? That's what they did.” – Trey Kirby (61:29)

Other Segments & Rapid Fire

(72:34–86:38)

• Woah Boy: Lamelo Ball, coming off the bench for load management, earns top marks for 33 pts, 8 assists, 7 threes: “He did all of this in 27 minutes…” – Skeets (66:09)
• Rapid Fire:
  • The hosts discuss heavy, hard-to-sell purchases (treadmills, kayaks), favorite sloppy foods (Sloppy Joes, meatball subs), things they can’t focus on (US health insurance, tuberculosis history, Survivor Tribal Councils), and slop season traditions.
  • Notable food tangent: “QVC is amazing television!” – Skeets launches a passionate case for watching QVC for accidental comedy.

Notable Quotes and Moments

• On NBA player gear quirks:

  “Huff takes his mouthpiece out of his dirty sock and puts it in his mouth.” – Eric Collins, quoted by Tas (13:31)
  “That's worth an ‘oh no’ to me.” – Trey Kirby (13:31)

• On Giannis’ loyalty:

  “He’s so loyal to Ryan Rollins. That guy was loving supporting Ryan Rollins. … He just wants to go into the playoffs, not in frickin 10th.” – Tas (33:18)

• On Anthony Davis’ value:

  “I think Anthony Davis is going to get traded. ... Hawks seem most likely because it's easiest to do.” – Trey Kirby (39:32)

• Sloppy food passion:

  “A meatball sandwich is delicious but not easy to eat, because one bite, it wipes everything out…” – Trey Kirby (80:04)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Bulls-Heat Postponement: 03:10–08:01
• Game Recaps: 09:09–22:47
• Giannis’ Trade Rumors & Philosophy: 26:01–34:26
• Trade Slop Scale: 36:08–52:26
  • Anthony Davis Rumors: 36:08–41:21
  • Warriors/MPJ/Kaminga Trades: 42:48–47:17
  • Kings/Keon Ellis: 47:26–50:19
  • Bucks’ Trade Targets: 50:19–52:26
• Worst of the Week: 54:12–63:22
• Woah Boy: 66:09
• Rapid Fire: 72:34–86:38

Final Notes

• The show’s tone is irreverent, insightful, and casual, with deep NBA nerdery and a strong dose of food and pop culture.
• For regular NBA fans or new listeners, hosts clearly explain all “inside” segments (like the “slop scale”), making the show accessible and funny.
• Segments blend serious NBA talk with memorable tangents—always returning to league headlines and fan perspectives.

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