Will, Alex, and Jerome break down Toronto’s Game 5 loss to the Golden State Warriors, which includes the harrowing Achilles injury to Kevin Durant and reflect on how big of a "what if" moment this was for the entire NBA. Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka DJ Augustin award: DeMarcus Cousins #raptors #torontoraptors #nbaplayoffs #nb…

On Tue.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the latest contract extensions for Luka Doncic, Mikal Bridges and De'Aaron Fox, the Sacramento Kings' pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga, Daryl Morey questioning the validity of the Lakers' 2020 bubble title, Nike City Edition Remix jerseys, and more. 📈 Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: YouTube.com/nodunksinc 👕 Support…

On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss this being their final podcast with The Athletic and what's next for the show, before sharing one reason to be excited about all 30 NBA teams. 📈 Subscribe to No Dunks on YouTube: YouTube.com/nodunksinc 👕 Support the show, rock No Dunks merch: https://nodunks.com ▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www.playbac…

Will Lou interviews Toronto Raptors rookie Chucky Hepburn at Las Vegas Summer League 2025. Chucky discusses studying Jamal Shead and training with Fred VanVleet in college, and how he approaches the game on defense. Chucky also details his upbringing in Omaha and also being home-schooled until Grade 8. #raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague Reac…

Will Lou discusses the latest round of reported candidates for the president of the Toronto Raptors, makes the case for why Bobby Webster is the right choice, and the three biggest questions facing the Raptors beyond who will be president. He discusses reports of Dwane Casey, Chad Buchanan, Marc Eversley, Monte McNair, and Kevin Pritchard (19:00). …

On Tue.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Bulls giving head coach Billy Donovan another extension, Jonathan Kuminga and the Warriors' stalled contract negotiations, Jokic celebrating his horse winning a race, LeBron's future with the Lakers, Luka's hot new bod, why the Knicks might be waiting to extend Mikal Bridges, and whether they should CGI the …

Ain't no rules says a podcast can't rerelease a classic. On this throwback episode of Film Session, No Dunks discuss the 1997 sports comedy 'Air Bud.' Is this really a good movie for kids; what's the message? Did the prop department accidentally steal the show? And what other sports should Buddy consider? [Originally published: Apr. 6, 2020] 👕 Buy …

On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the latest free agent signings, Bradley Beal agreeing to give the No. 3 jersey to new Clippers teammate Chris Paul, the All-Summer League Teams, and Giannis, Luka and Jokic intending to play in EuroBasket. That, plus our favorite disaster deals of the 2020s, the difference between stars and superstars, awesome p…

Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead sits down with Will Lou of the Hello and Welcome podcast to discuss how the Raptors can get back to the playoffs, who taught Jamal how to play defense, his close bond with teammate Ja'Kobe Walter, and Jamal's love for Toronto and Canada. #raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague Reach out to the show by leaving a v…

Will Lou hands out player grades for the key Toronto Raptors players from 2025 Las Vegas Summer League and discusses one area of improvement for each of them. He discusses: 1:39 - Jamal Shead 6:15 - Ja’Kobe Walter 12:28 - Jonathan Mogbo 16:44 - Ulrich Chomche 24:23 - Jamison Battle 27:43 - Collin Murray-Boyles 36:40- Alijah Martin 42:35 - Chucky He…

On Tue.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss Damian Lillard's return to PDX, Chris Paul deciding to end his career with the Clippers, the Lakers adding Marcus Smart, and Kon Knueppel leading the Hornets to a Summer League championship. That, plus NBA trivia about last season's best rebounders, coaches, and dunks. 👕 Buy fire No Dunks merch: https://nodunks.…

Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 98-88 loss to the Sacramento Kings semifinals matchup in Las Vegas Summer League. He breaks down the slow starts in the first and third quarters, the difficulties in defensive matchups against Sacramento, and the fantastic effort by Jamal Shead. Three stars: Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter, Alijah Martin Gerald Hend…

On Sat.'s No Dunks, Skeets breaks down Damian Lillard agreeing to a three-year, $42 million contract to return to Portland, what this means for Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe, and wonders whether Dame is the greatest Trail Blazer of all-time. 👕 Buy No Dunks merch via BreakingT shop: https://nodunks.com ▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https://www…

Will Lou goes live after the Toronto Raptors' 81-69 win over the Golden State Warriors game in Las Vegas Summer League. They advance into the semifinals and will play on Saturday at 4pm ET. Three stars: Collin Murray-Boyles, Alijah Martin, Jamison Battle Gerald Henderson award: Isaiah Mobley begging for a review #raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerl…

Will, Alex, and Jerome recap their summer league trip to Las Vegas, including how Alex finally got unbanned from the Wynn, unexpected run-ins, and catching the Backstreet Boys at The Sphere. Later, Alex pitches a new batch of five-dollar ideas—including the happiness tax and climax popcorn. Finally, Will attempts to name 10 WWE wrestlers. Hosted on…

On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss Bradley Beal agreeing to a contract buyout with the Suns so he can join the Clippers, Adam Silver's latest comments about the NBA exploring expansion, whether this will be LeBron's last year with the Lakers, and the Pelicans fully guaranteeing Zion Williamson's salary for next season. That, plus the best and wor…

Will Lou goes live from Las Vegas Summer League to discuss the Toronto Raptors' 101-97 win over the Denver Nuggets. He discusses the strong performances from Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamal Shead, and AJ Lawson. Then he breaks down the many flagrant plays that lead up to an ejection, and then breaks down the awkward scenes of MLSE president Keith Pelley and …

On Tue.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss Johnny Furphy's monster poster, the Mavs shutting down Cooper Flagg, Summer League standouts like Terrence Shannon Jr., Yang Hansen, Kyle Filipowski and Nique Clifford, the Bucks adding Cole Anthony, recent contract extensions, the new NBA Cup groups, and Amazon Prime Video adding Kevin Harlan and Brent Barry to…

Toronto Raptors rookies guard Alijah Martin discusses the dominant workout that landed him with the Raptors at the 39th pick, his progression from unremarkable freshman to national champion, and his heartwarming story fo playing for his mother. #raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague #nbadraft Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hello…

Will and Alex come live from NBA Summer League in Las Vegas to recap the Toronto Raptors' 89-86 win over the Orlando Magic. They discuss Collin Murray-Boyles' debut, the continued defensive intensity of team, Ulrich Chomche's growth and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver randomly crashes the show. #raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague Reach out to th…

Hello and Welcome is joined by Raptors Republic at Summer League all our early thoughts on the Raptors here in Las Vegas! Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined on the roundtable by Samson Folk, Trevon Heath and other surprise guests. #raptors #torontoraptors #nbasummerleague Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the…

On today's ep. of SQUAD — recorded live from the BetMGM Sportsbook in Mandalay Bay — the guys draft their ideal Las Vegas experience across seven categories: hotels, classic live entertainment, casino games, Vegas movies, non-gambling activities, throwback NBA jerseys, and No Dunks' Summer League skits. Who created the best Vegas trip overall? And …

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live from 2025 NBA Las Vegas Summer League after the Toronto Raptors' 116-72 win over the Chicago Bulls. They discuss the overwhelming defensive performance by the entire team, Alijah Martin's poster dunk, details behind the Collin Murray-Boyles injury, and many more scoops from behind the scenes. #raptors #torontoraptors …

On Wed.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Clippers-Jazz-Heat three-team deal, the Spurs acquiring Kelly Olynyk, Paolo Banchero and Chet Holmgren landing five-year rookie max extensions, and the NBA changing rules for end-of-quarter heaves. That, plus we hit the beach to answer your questions about the most punchable faces, numbers that could be reti…

Will Lou talks to Libaan Osman of the Toronto Star about what to watch for from the Toronto Raptors in Las Vegas Summer League. They cover Collin Murray-Boyes (2:56), Alijah Martin (8:59), Chucky Hepburn (12:49), Jamal Shead (18:13), Ja’Kobe Walter (21:45), Jonathan Mogbo (24:30), Ulrich Chomche (27:55) and Jamison Battle (33:17). #raptors #toronto…

Will and Alex recap the Raptors’ quiet offseason and debate whether the team is actually better than it was a year ago. Will debuts a new segment called “Will or Bill,” dissecting Bill Simmons’ latest Raptors takes—and his thoughts on gift cards. They also discuss the Norman Powell trade, Masai Ujiri’s emotional farewell video, Alex’s Uncut Gems re…

On Mon.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss some early Summer League standouts, breaking news of the Clippers-Jazz-Heat three-way deal, the Rockets trading Cam Whitmore to the Wizards, the Suns discussing a possible Bradley Beal buyout, Jonas Valanciunas contemplating playing for Greece, and the best free agents still available. 👕 No Dunks merch via Break…

Will Lou speaks with James Murray-Boyles, the older brother of Collin Murray-Boyles to get to know the Toronto Raptors' newest 9th overall pick. James shares some insight on the family affair that helped Collin reach the NBA, gives an account of how Collin has improved dramatically, a scouting report of his time at South Carolina, and also a behind…

On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss NBA free agency winners and losers, the Nuggets finally adding a competent backup center, Deandre Ayton joining the Lakers, potential Damian Lillard landing spots, and the Knicks hiring Mike Brown as head coach. That, plus other smaller moves (Duncan Robinson to Pistons, Dennis Schroder to the Kings, etc.), our …

Will Lou and Alex Wong are joined by Joe Wolfond to propose one trade the Toronto Raptors should make this summer. Then, they try to make sense of the Milwaukee Bucks' shocking move to waive Damian Lillard, and also ask which team in the East is actually poised to make a jump. Timecodes: 3:40 - Reacting to Mamu/Jak 15:59 - Chris Boucher is done 21:…

Will Lou goes solo to discuss the Toronto Raptors signing Georgian forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili to a 2-year, $5.5M contract to likely complete their roster for next season, and also the news of Jakob Poeltl signing a 4-year, $104M extension. #raptors #torontoraptors Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email …

On Tue.'s No Dunks, the guys react to BREAKING NEWS: Myles Turner is going to the Bucks as they waive Damian Lillard. Plus the Nuggets trading Michael Porter Jr. and a pick to the Nets for Cam Johnson, new deals for Brook Lopez and Clint Capea, and the Atlanta Hawks continue their strong offseason by acquiring Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kenn…

Will and Alex pick up the pieces from Masai Ujiri’s departure and break down a quiet start to free agency for the Raptors. They explore how front office changes could shape the weeks ahead, potential replacements for Masai, and early intel on Toronto’s incoming rookies. Later, they react to the biggest free agency moves so far—including Michael Por…

On the No Dunks 2025 Free Agency special, the guys break down new deals for Jaren Jackson Jr., James Harden, Julius Randle, Naz Reid, Jabari Smith Jr., Bobby Portis and more. Plus the Lakers maybe trading LeBron James, Deandre Ayton getting bought out and entering the free agency market, and trades for Lonzo Ball and Collin Sexton. 👕 No Dunks merch…

Will Lou recaps the wild day that was the Toronto Raptors firing President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri. He discusses the opaque and uninspiring press conference by MLSE President Keith Pelley, the lack of clarity on what's next for the team, and the general lack of assurances provided by Pelley. He then tries to answer the question of why …

Masai is moving on from the Toronto Raptors?! Kyrie Irving re-signs in Dallas but are they also going after D'Angelo Russell? Austin Reaves declines extension with Lakers, Heat and Trail Blazers rumored to want Jonathan Kuminga, and NBA Draft Day 2 recap. 👕 No Dunks merch via BreakingT shop: https://nodunks.com ▶️ Join No Dunks on Playback : https:…

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live on an emergency podcast basis to react to the news of MLSE parting ways with Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri. They discuss the succession plan, what went wrong with Masai and MLSE, and then give Masai his flowers for a legendary run in Toronto. #raptors #torontoraptors #nbadraft Reach out to the show by leaving …

Will's note: Apologies for the lagging issues. Not sure why it happened but will try to fix it for next time. Hope this is still watchable/listenable. Will Lou watches tape of the Toronto Raptors' No. 9 pick Collin Murray-Boyles to see what his strengths and weaknesses are, and why the Raptors chose to draft CMB over several other options in the 20…

On Thur.'s No Dunks, the guys break down all the winners, steals, surprises and trades from Round 1 of the 2025 NBA Draft. Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper make Texas exciting, the Jazz take a swing on Ace Bailey, and the Hawks make another smart trade. Plus the Pelicans risky move for Derik Queen, the Nets draft five players, and some hilarious momen…

LIVE REACTION TO COLLIN MURRAY-BOYLES SELECTION AT NO. 9 (57:36) Will Lou and Alex Wong go live from the Hello and Welcome watch party at NBA Courtside Restaurant at 15 Queens Quay E. They react to the 2025 Draft results and discuss who the Toronto Raptors will select with the No. 9 pick. Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome…

We got ourselves another trade! Kristaps Porzingis traded to the Atlanta Hawks, Georges Niang to the Boston Celtics, Terance Mann and the No. 22 pick to the Brooklyn Nets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emergency pod— no, urgent podcast to discuss the New Orleans Pelicans trading CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk and a future second-round pick to the Washington Wizards for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and the No. 40 pick. Who won this guard swap deal? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Will, Alex, and Jerome take you behind the scenes of their Holt Renfrew live event with Raptors GM Bobby Webster and running into Kyle Lowry (2:00). Alex pitches a fresh batch of five-dollar ideas (1:01:00) —featuring hologram dogs, reverse chess, and diet water. Later, they answer listener questions (1:39:20), share the origin story of the podcast…

On Tue.'s No Dunks, the guys break down the Boston Celtics trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons. That, plus Daniel Gafford and Khris Middleton get deals done, more on Kevin Durant in Houston and whether the Phoenix Suns should keep Jalen Green. 👕 New No Dunks shirt alert! Back To The Pawn Shop: https://nodunks.com …

On Mon.'s No Dunks, the guys break down the Oklahoma City Thunder winning their first NBA title, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Kobe-like Finals MVP performance, Tyrese Haliburton's brutal Achilles injury, and everything else from an unforgettable Game 7. That, plus ambitious dunk attempts, tall hats, egregious flops, and a brand new No Dunks shirt. 👕 N…

Will Lou and Alex Wong react to the Oklahoma City Thunder winning Game 7 over the Indiana Pacers for their first ever championship. They give praise to OKC and to Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, debate whether Tyrese Haliburton's should have been allowed to play before tearing his Achilles, the sobering comments from Pascal Siakam in reflecting…

Emergency No Dunks ep. to discuss the Suns trading Kevin Durant to the Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and five second-round picks. Who won the blockbuster deal? Will Jalen Green ever play a minute for the Suns? And are the Rockets instant title contenders? 🏆 Join No Dunks NBA Finals Game 7 Pregame Sho…

On Fri.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss the Pacers trouncing the Thunder to deliver a Game 7, Haliburton's strong effort despite the calf injury, SGA's sloppy play, McConnell sparking the team again, Siakam's monster dunk, James Johnson's ejection, and predictions for Sunday night's winner-take-all game. That, plus ugly kids, the Titan submersible, We…

Will Lou and Alex Wong go live after the conclusion of Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers (0:00). Then, they discuss the latest reports of the Raptors working out prospects ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft (43:29) and a detailed review of Alex's health check. #raptors #nbafinals #pacers #okcthunder Reserve your…

On Thu.'s No Dunks, the guys discuss Haliburton's calf injury, what the Pacers need to do to extend the series, potential Game 6 X-factors and predictions. That, plus a minor mid-Finals trade, the Buss family agreeing to sell the Lakers at a $10 billion valuation, the NBA's plans for a new pro league in Europe, why the Suns may have to lower the pr…