No Dunks – The Drop | NBA Buy/Hold/Sell, Jalen Green’s Suns Debut, Worst of the Week (Nov 7, 2025)

Episode Overview

In this Friday “Drop” episode, the No Dunks crew—Skeets, Tas, Trey, and JD—dive deep into significant early-season NBA storylines. The show features a round of "Buy, Hold, Sell" on major league trends and surprises, an in-depth review of Jalen Green's electrifying Phoenix Suns debut, and the always-anticipated “Worst of the Week.” The vibe is loose but insightful, with candid discussion, basketball nerd energy, and plenty of signature No Dunks humor.

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. Jalen Green’s Spectacular Suns Debut (04:40–15:39)

Summary:
The Suns, previously considered a non-factor, are suddenly one of the NBA’s most entertaining squads—thanks in part to Jalen Green, who shined in his debut game, leading Phoenix to a 115-102 win over the injury-depleted Clippers.

• Jalen Green’s stat line: 29 points in 23 minutes, 10-20 FG, 6-13 from three
• Instant chemistry: Green’s athleticism and assertiveness stood out immediately (“His athleticism jumped off the screen, attacking the Clippers… really tough, athletic finishes” – Skeets, 07:13)
• New Suns vibes: The team’s energy is transformed compared to last year, playing with joy and togetherness under coach Jordan Ott. Booker is off to an all-time start.
• Playmaking shift: Noted a key possession where Booker gave up the ball, letting others like Jalen Green and Royce O’Neale create—symbolic of the Suns’ new collaborative offense (05:10).
• Grayson Allen: “Flu game” performance: 18 points, 4 threes, played sick
• Bradley Beal’s ugly Phoenix return: Booed by fans, 2-14 shooting, 5 points; crowd turned sympathetic as his struggles mounted. “Jalen Green has done more in two minutes than Beal did for the Suns in two seasons. Ouch.” (09:36)

Notable Quotes:

• “Jalen Green, I thought looked pretty damn good in his first game in his Suns uniform.” – Skeets (05:10)
• “He looked like he hadn’t lifted a weight in his NBA career, but he felt stronger last night… actually being able to finish inside.” – Trey (07:37)
• “Wins and losses don’t matter with this team.” – Tas (09:08)

2. NBA Buy/Hold/Sell – Early Season Trend Analysis (16:13–46:36)

Segment Premise:
Each host chooses to “Buy,” “Hold,” or “Sell” stock in surprising team and player trends from the first two weeks.

a. Houston Rockets: #1 Offense in NBA (17:19–21:37)

• Consensus: Buy/Hold as a Top 5, not #1, offense; three-point percentage is unsustainably high
  • “They can’t keep shooting the three this well.” – Tas (17:19)
  • “But their stars are performing… they have an identity and I don’t see why it’s going to fall off a cliff.” – Skeets (20:58)

b. Jamal Mosley: Magic Head Coach Security (22:03–27:13)

• Trey: Sell (predicts firing if struggles continue—“They’re plateauing at a playoff team that hasn’t yet won a series…”)
• Tas & Skeets: Hold—think he’ll get a bit more time (30-40 games), but agree trends are worrisome

c. Cooper Flagg: Rookie of the Year (29:47–33:38)

• Tas: Buy (value is low after slow start—“You’ll never get better value on a buy than you do right now”)
• Trey & Skeets: Hold—Flagg’s not runaway leader, but will likely improve (“He’s the youngest of all these guys…”)

d. Bulls: Surprise East Leaders (35:04–41:53)

• Trey: Buy (“Feels like 21-22 all over again…”)
• General consensus: Hold—defense and depth are real strengths, but ceiling is limited

e. Alex Sarr: Wizards’ Sophomore Leap (42:24–45:42)

• Tas & Skeets: Buy/Hold (leap is ‘real,’ especially as a two-way 7-footer with improved shot selection)
• Trey: “He’d probably go #1 in a redraft”— noting Sarr’s blend of rim protection and growing offensive skill

f. Thunder: 74+ Wins? (46:16–48:55)

• Unanimous Sell on OKC breaking the all-time wins record; possible for 65+, but 74 is fantasy land (“If we’re lining up teams that could win 70 games, we’re putting OKC one, but I don’t think it’s realistic.” – Skeets)

g. Ja Morant’s Future with Memphis (49:28–53:48)

• Tas: Buy (Morant will remain a Grizzly—teams aren’t offering enough in trade)
• Skeets: Sell (Predicts a trade—a “black cloud” situation comparable to Jimmy Butler in Minnesota)
• Trey: Hold, but expects a tipping point (“It feels like either him or [coach] Isolo is going to be gone by the end of the season.”)

3. Worst of the Week (55:50–67:47)

Nominees & Highlights:

• Klay Thompson/Dallas Mavericks: Klay’s airball (literally shot behind his head), Mavericks’ league-worst offense
  • “It’s not often you see a guy so good at shooting the ball lose the ball the way he did…” – Tas (56:11)
• Indiana Pacers a.k.a. ‘Hospital Pacers/Indiana Patients’: Early season decimated by injuries—Haliburton, Turner, Matherin, etc. “That is a lot.” (58:14)
• Jalen Brown’s ‘hair paint’ mishap: Brown’s sprayed hairline leaves black marks on another player’s white undershirt—again.
  • “He’s owning up. He even tweeted the video joking ‘AI is getting out of hand.’” – Tas (63:51)
• NBA YouTube “Combo Stats” Thumbnails: Frustration with misleading combo stat graphics (e.g., combining two triple-doubles for a fake 52-27-24 stat line)
  • “You can’t put this on a graphic. It looks like Josh Giddy just had the greatest game of all time.” – Skeets (64:45)

Running poll established for “Worst of the Week” winner.

4. Rapid Fire & Fun (71:54–89:19)

Personal/Lighthearted Topics:

• Embarrassing hobbies (Skeets addicted to high-end card-breaking YouTube videos; Tas’s recycling odysseys; Trey showering solo after pickup basketball)
• Silly “world championship” talents (bagging groceries, touching “toe beans,” garage door-checking, etc.)
• Cherished objects to bring back/upgrades (ALF dolls, classic Sidekick phones, golf clubs)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “He looks like he hasn’t lifted a weight in his NBA career, but he felt stronger last night.” – Trey on Jalen Green (07:37)
• “Wins and losses don’t matter with this team.” – Tas (09:08)
• “Jalen Green has done more in two minutes than Beal did for the Suns in two seasons… Ouch.” – Skeets quoting a viral tweet (09:36)
• “They’re just giving up twos so that they can take away threes and letting Vuc get scored on. But three’s worth more than two!” – Trey on Bulls defense (37:23)
• “Worst of the week to the NBA YouTube page for combo stats... looks like Josh Giddy just had the greatest game of all time.” – Skeets (64:45)
• “We all have our interests. He’s got toe beans. We all like different stuff.” – Skeets (82:52)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Birthday banter, movie talk, stream shenanigans: 01:39–04:40
• Jalen Green/Suns-Clippers Recap: 04:40–15:39
• NBA Buy/Hold/Sell (all segments): 16:13–46:36
• Worst of the Week: 55:50–67:47
• Rapid Fire / Personal Topics: 71:54–89:19

Episode Tone

• Fun-loving, locker-room style, basketball-nerd heavy
• Good-natured teasing mixed with sharp analysis
• Community-focused—stream team engagement, substack shoutouts

Final Thoughts

The No Dunks crew delivers the perfect Friday basketball digest: smart breakdowns of player/team trends, an energetic breakdown of Jalen Green’s Phoenix debut, and breezy comic relief with “Worst of the Week” and rapid fire segments. For NBA fans, it’s a well-paced, insight-laden mix—whether you missed the games or just want to know what’s real early in the season.