No Dunks — February 11, 2026 Podcast Summary

Episode Title: Wemby's Easy 40, LeBron's All-NBA Streak Ends & Mock NBA Expansion Draft
Hosts: Jay Skeets, Tas Melis, Trey Kirby (TK), JD
Podcast: No Dunks, iHeartPodcasts
Theme: Breaking down Victor Wembanyama’s historic performance, the end of LeBron’s All-NBA streak, key NBA headlines, and running a full mock NBA expansion draft for Seattle and Las Vegas.

Episode Overview

This episode dives deep into several major NBA headlines:

• Victor Wembanyama’s dominant 40-point game in just 26 minutes
• The historic end to LeBron James’ All-NBA honors streak due to the new 65-game rule
• Run-throughs of last night’s NBA action
• NBA expansion becomes the focal point, with a detailed and entertaining mock expansion draft for potential Seattle and Las Vegas franchises

The hosts bring their usual blend of humor, passion, and deep basketball knowledge, with the mock draft dominating the back half of the show.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Victor Wembanyama's Explosive 40-Point Game

Timestamps: 04:48 – 11:15

• Wembanyama scorched the Lakers' shorthanded roster with a historic performance: 40 points in just 26 minutes.
• Noted for scoring 25 points on 8-for-9 shooting before even sitting in the first quarter.
• "It was the third highest scoring quarter in franchise history... trailing only Gervin and David Robinson." — Jay Skeets (04:58)
• Lakers were depleted (“no big bodies”), leading to several comic moments about defenders like Luke Kennard and Jake LaRavia being hopeless to stop Wemby.
• “Wemby was aggressive, looking for a shot. He scored 17 straight in the first quarter. The Lakers were also trying to play zone, and guess what? He can just shoot over the top of Luke Kennard.”— TK (06:58)
• Discussion about the Spurs’ new stretch lineup and their strong net rating.
• Wembanyama's improved three-point shot and versatile threat highlighted, as well as his potential to someday join the 70-point game club.
• "He’s absolutely capable, especially when you’re throwing out guys that are too teeny tiny." — Tas (10:16)

2. LeBron James' All-NBA Streak Ends

Timestamps: 11:08 – 16:40

• LeBron, by missing his 18th game, is ineligible for All-NBA honors due to the new 65-game threshold.
• This ends his historic 21 straight years of All-NBA selections.
• "Will it ever be broken? I don’t know." — Skeets (12:03)
• The hosts marvel at the longevity and consistency required for such a streak.
• Comparison with current active streak leaders: Giannis (9; likely to end), Jokic (7; also in jeopardy due to games played).
• Fun trivia segment remembering the 2003-04 All-NBA First Team.

3. Other Notable NBA Headlines and Games

Timestamps: 16:41 – 25:24

• Quick recaps:
  • Pacers outlasting Knicks in overtime: “39 lead changes. That’s the most in an NBA game this year.” — Tas (17:57)
  • Suns defeat Mavericks despite a lopsided free throw differential (Dallas shot 44 FTs to Suns’ 9).
  • Brandon Ingram named as an All-Star replacement for Steph Curry, marking a six-year gap between All-Star appearances (tying an obscure NBA record).
• Coaches and snub talk: Spurs coach Mitch Johnson advocates for Fox or Castle as All-Stars, cheekily implying Wemby must be the league’s MVP front-runner: “The only way I can think that we're deserving of just one All Star means there must be an awful lot of people that have Victor Wembanyama as one of their front runners for MVP.” — Mitch Johnson, quoted by Skeets (27:02)

4. Mock NBA Expansion Draft: Seattle SuperSonics & Las Vegas Venom

Timestamps: 32:17 – 80:42

Context and Setup

• Strong reporting that NBA will soon vote to expand to Seattle and Las Vegas.
• Hypothetical draft using real NBA contracts, player statuses, and SpotTrack’s pre-made protected list.
• Each existing team can protect eight players; only one player per team can be drafted; salary cap approx. $155 million.

Team Names

• Seattle Team: SuperSonics (“SuperSkeets”)
• Las Vegas Team: Venom (inspired by a snake logo TK found online)

First Picks and Big-Name Debates

• Seattle #1 pick: Zion Williamson
  “So nice, he drafted him first twice. Zion Williamson off the board.” — Skeets (42:29)
• Las Vegas #1 pick: Jalen Green
  “A guy who plays, a high flyer for casual fans... Jalen Green’s gonna score 35.” — Tas (44:54)
• Notable unprotected stars: Zion Williamson, Ja Morant, Paul George, Tyler Herro, Jimmy Butler. Teams must juggle risk (injuries, big salaries) vs. excitement and on-court production.
• Point guards, bigs, and affordable wings are scarce, leading to tricky choices.

Rounds Highlights & Strategy

• Intriguing selections:
  • Seattle: Fred Van Vliet, Julian Champagnie, Ty Jerome, Paul Reed, Benedict Mathurin, Grant Williams, Klay Thompson (for fan connection and veteran presence in Seattle’s return season).
  • Las Vegas: Lou Dort (defensive toughness), Rudy Gobert (anchor, $36M cap hit), Malik Monk (bucket getter), Kobe Bufkin (youth), Goga Bitadze (frontcourt depth), Usman Dieng (flyer), Keaton Wallace (deep cut).
• Hilarious logic and genuine draft-room debate:
  • "We got a guy named Kobe. Come and see us play." — Tas (54:21)
  • “Fred can be a coach on the floor.” — Skeets (46:23)
  • “I’m a Canadian. I gotta play the Canadian card here.” — Skeets, picking Mathurin (63:10)

Expansion Draft Reflections

• The teams came out stronger than historical expansion squads given modern contracts and league depth.
• “Supersonics — higher ceiling, Venom — higher floor.” — TK (79:18)
• Fun speculation about a real expansion draft possibly being conducted differently—via blind ranked lists, not a televised “snake” format.

Final Rosters (Highlights)

Seattle (Skeets):

• Zion Williamson, Fred Van Vliet, Julian Champagnie, Ty Jerome, Paul Reed, D’Anthony Melton, Benedict Mathurin, Day’Ron Sharpe, Grant Williams, Jordan Walsh, Mohamed Diawara, Klay Thompson, Johnny Furphy

Las Vegas (Tas):

• Jalen Green, Lou Dort, Rudy Gobert, Malik Monk, Jaden Ivey, Goga Bitadze, Usman Dieng, Julian Strother, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Justin Champagnie, Vince Williams Jr, Keaton Wallace, Kobe Bufkin

5. Suspension Updates & Woah Boy Award

Timestamps: 80:48 – 83:14

• On-air, live reaction to NBA’s announcement of suspensions (Isaiah Stewart 7 games, Miles Bridges 4, etc.) after the Pistons-Hornets fight.
• “Woah Boy” award: Victor Wembanyama for his historic stat line (40 points, 12 boards, 2 steals, 1 block, 2 assists in 26 minutes).
  • “Will we see this guy score 70 plus points in our lifetime? I say yes.” — Skeets (82:51)
  • “Oh, definitely.” — TK (82:52)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “Seattle Super Skeets is what we’re calling them… changing it from Sonics.” — Skeets (04:48)
• “25 points before you check out. The game is over.” — Tas (05:36)
• “He can just shoot over… Not much of a challenge there.” — TK (06:58)
• “All NBA streak for a record setting 21 straight seasons. And it ends this year, Tas, because he can’t get there. How sad.” — Skeets (11:57)
• “Will it ever be broken? I don't know… I don't think we're ever gonna see this.” — Skeets (12:03)
• “If you have a player score 25 in the first quarter, you should play him the entire second. I want to see some team meaningfully chase Wilt’s 100.” — Skeets quoting Andy Bailey (09:05)
• “We got a guy named Kobe… That's a sell, that's a sell!” — Tas (54:21)
• “Supersonics: higher ceiling; Venom: higher floor.” — TK (79:18)
• “Will we see this guy score 70 plus points in our lifetime? I say yes.” — Skeets (82:51)

Important Timestamps (MM:SS)

• 04:48 — Wembanyama’s 40-point night analysis
• 11:08 — LeBron’s All-NBA streak ends; historical context
• 16:41 — Pacers-Knicks overtime thriller
• 24:40 — Brandon Ingram All-Star snub talk
• 27:02 — Spurs coach on Wemby’s MVP candidacy
• 32:17 — NBA expansion draft intro/setup
• 41:03 — Expansion draft first pick: Zion to Seattle
• 44:54 — Jalen Green chosen for Las Vegas
• 54:21 — “We got a guy named Kobe” — draft hype
• 80:48 — Live reaction to NBA suspensions announced

Overall Tone & Flow

The show maintains the classic No Dunks vibe: insightful, analytic, and irreverent. The hosts mix sharp basketball acumen with in-jokes, nostalgia, and quizzes. The expansion draft is a bona fide highlight, with the group alternating between serious debate and comic banter. There’s clear excitement for NBA expansion and admiration for Wemby’s potential, as well as a sense of historic mourning (and appreciation) for LeBron’s legendary streak.

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

• You’ll hear a rapid-fire, detail-rich look at Wemby’s explosion, LeBron’s legacy, oddities and highlights from recent games, and an extremely fun, realistic-feeling mock expansion draft (complete with contract/cap strategy).
• You’ll get connected to NBA history, modern roster philosophy, league trends, and the hosts’ unique personalities.
• Expect big laughs, lots of hoops nostalgia, and some pointed speculation about how NBA expansion will change the league.

If you love NBA banter, the quirky realities of league expansion, and imagining the “what ifs” of pro hoops, this jam-packed No Dunks episode is not to be missed!