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The Basketball Jones (Video)
The Basketball Jones is a must watch/listen for hardcore and casual NBA fans alike. Monday to Friday, J.E. Skeets and Tas Melas discuss the major stories from the night before, with a mix of in-depth analysis and entertaining, irreverent humor. Embrace it!
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Current Episodes:
- Ep. 515: Insane
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas furrow through Monday's TNT doubleheader in their final show before All-Star Weekend in Dallas. Do 48 points prove VC is back? Has Kobe's body finally given him the hint? Why is Darren Collison this good, this fast? All that, plus the determining factor in LeBron's Ohio future, Richard Jefferson's facial hair and data plans.
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Link- Ep. 514: Who Dat?
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas fight through the football to bring you this weekend's NBA winners and losers. Are the Celtics losing their drive? Could Dirk sitting have helped the Mavs? How did a snowstorm finally make the Wizards a winner? All that, plus Kevin Martin's chicken legs, a review of the LeBron/Dwight McDonald's ad and is Chris Bosh the sweet potato of the NBA?
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- Ep. 513: Angry Pop
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas have all your Thursday night TNT action. Is Wade resigned to failure this season? Why did Pop decide not to call a time out when the game got out of hand? Are the Blazers better when they pick up the tempo? All that, plus the implications of the Dunleavy resignation on the trade deadline, real LeBron vs. digital LeBron and a Grizzly Wanker.
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- Ep. 512: Havin' A Roni
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas compile the essential news and notes from last night's action. Have the Jazz become an upper-echelon team? Which backup center would look great in Utah? Is AK47 the key to the Jazz winning streak? All that, plus a motived Amar'e, streaking Suns and the most overrated coach in the NBA.
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- Ep. 511: The Smoke Monster
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas get LOST in the Cavs-Grizz game. How did the Cavs become the NBA's hottest team without Mo and Delonte? Is their front line athletic enough for a deep playoff run? Is LeBron at his best running the point? All that, plus the inconsistent Bulls, a dozen Whoa Boys and The Armadillo Cowboy rides onto Sportscenter.
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- Ep. 510: Groundhog Day
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas celebrate the greatest holiday of the year, Groundhog Day, with topics based on the movie Groundhog Day (duh). Who is the league's best player stuck on the worst team? Who will be dealt by the trade deadline? Which team would suffer most if their star was injured? All that, plus coach of the year candidates, out of shape players and a bad case of deja vu. All that, plus coach of the year candidates, out of shape players and a bad case of deja vu.
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- Ep. 509: You Oughta Know
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas round up your weekend winners and losers. What was the most amazing part of Andre Miller's 52-point night? Could Chris Paul's injury have been prevented by moving the cameras off the court? Are the Magic peaking? All that, plus the lunacy of distraught Celtics fans, announcer humor and Durantula for MVP?
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- Ep. 508: Ball
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas ponder the comeback in last night's Magic-Celtics game. Is Vince Carter having chemistry issues with his team? Who's stepping up for the Magic in his place? What's happened to the Celtics' defense? All that, plus the possibility of an All-Star game in October, Dong Talk and Hedo gives the best post-game interview of all time.
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- Ep. 507: Thumbs Up!
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas have all your essential NBA news and notes. Should Wade stay in Miami? Who are the biggest snubs from the Rooke-Soph game? Is Amar'e on his way to San Antonio? All that, plus tons of All-Star email and The Jones talk about Gilbert's suspension... by not talking about it (a lot).
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- Ep. 506: All-Star Reserves
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas beat the NBA to the punch and deliver their All-Star Reserves. Does Paul Pierce make the cut? Who is this year's biggest snub? Is this finally Deron Williams' year? All that, plus The Jones nearly come to blows over the following question: Pau Gasol or Zach Randolph at center?
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- Ep. 505: Flip The Script
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas recount the epic tale of Monday night's games. Did anything top the LeBron vs. Wade showdown? What is the secret behind the streaking Grizzlies? Is Boozer the ultimate X-factor? All that, plus caveman porn, must-see Chris Paul TV and would Phoenix trade Amar'e for T-Mac?
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- Ep. 504: Passports and Pizza
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas round up the weekend's winners and losers. Why is J.R. Smith sulking? Which team suffered the weekend's worst humiliation? Are the Kings' playoff hopes officially dashed? All that, plus All-Stars vs. All-NBA, Hedo has another pizza party and Tas feels like a criminal.
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- Ep. 503: MVPs & All-Stars
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas recount the glory of the showdown in Cleveland. Did Kobe lose the MVP race last night? Will the game have home-court implications for the finals? Did LeBron try and do too much? All that, plus the following All-Star questions: Should Iverson give up his starting spot? Was Bosh the biggest snub? Is the NBA limiting All-Star weekend to warm weather cities?
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- Ep. 502: One Night Winners
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas tell you the winners and losers from a heavy night in NBA action. Why were the Bobcats out for revenge against Beasley and the Heat? Which two players had sneaky career-best nights? Can Tyreke Evans and Kevin Martin play together in Sacramento? All that, plus Dalembert in Haiti, the best teams on the playoff bubble and should the winning conference of the All-Star game get home court in the Finals?
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- Ep. 501: Crop Circles
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas finally recover from their 500th episode hangover to bring you their All-Star starters. Should Rondo get the nod in the East backcourt over Joe Johnson? Who will prevail in the West's Forward cluster between KD, Melo, Dirk and Duncan? Is having to pick a "true" Center outdated? All that, plus the Bosh/LeBron conspiracy, the truth behind the dunk contest and which NBA player would be best at creating crop circles?
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- Ep. 500: Live From Toronto
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January
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TBJ 500: Live From Toronto
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Check out the basketball extravaganza 500 episodes in the making …
Find out J.E. Skeets’ real name! See Tas Melas get punk’d! Hear JD speak! All that, plus The Basketball Jones’ failed podcasts, bloopers, classic moments, song, dance and never-before-seen videos. (Note: PG-13 language.)
Do not watch if you want to hear about last night’s games.
Do watch if you want to laugh, learn and celebrate 500 episodes of the Interweb’s most prolific NBA podcast.
- Ep. 499: Wild Night
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas catch their breath after a crazy night of NBA action: Corey Brewer's midcourt bomb forcing the first of three OTs, Manu's amazing save for the win, Dirk's 20,000th point... The Jones has it all. Plus, condolences to the Clippers on Blake Griffin, Jamison to the Suns and a new wrinkle in the Dunk Contest.
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- Ep. 498: Late Night Action
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas stay up late to bring you the West Coast highlights. Could the Spurs have beaten a healthy Lakers team? Do the Kings still need Kevin Martin? Are the Magic more fluid without VC on the floor? All that, plus annoying announcing duos, Tas breaks the Pistons' losing streak and Andrew Bogut, dart champion?
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- Ep. 497: Trade Winds
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas discuss the trade rumors circulating the L. Would the Raps take Bynum for Bosh? Would the Lakers want another power-forward? Is Jefferson for Granger a fair deal? All that, plus Michael Redd's career threatening injury, West Coast stars that East Coasters miss out on and LeBron's mismatched shoes two-step all over the Warriors.
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- Ep. 496: Speech 'N' Fines
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas give you your winners and losers of the weekend. What finally went right for the Wizards? What's wrong with the Pistons? What's got the Hornets streaking? All that, plus Gerald Wallace's nasty block, J.R. Smith's airball confusion and a review of Sir Charles' SNL performance.
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- Ep. 495: Fallout
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas answer the questions about the Arenas debacle that no one's asking. Will Jamison and Butler get traded? What should Gil do with his time off? What was the craziest Gil moment prior to the gun scandal? All that, plus The Rooster steps up, the Knicks win a game with post-season significance and could Yi Jianlian be an All-Star?
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- Ep. 494: Unfit
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas breakdown Gilbertgate. Did David Stern cross a line with his "unfit" comments? Is Gil being treated differently than other players with gun troubles? Are the Wizards secretly happy with the suspension? All that, plus Wade is furious, the great Wallace-Bosh debate and could the NBA learn anything from the Canadian Football League?
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- Ep. 493: Controversy
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas breakdown the controversy from the Nuggets-Warriors game. Did Ellis actually foul J.R. Smith? Was the ref in a good enough position to call it? Should instant replay be an option at the end of games? All that, plus a pumped up Lamar, a new playoff format proposal and more Rafer Alston talk than you can shake a stick at.
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- Ep. 492: Streaky
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- On today's show, Skeets & Tas tell you which team's streaks matter and which are blips on the regular season radar. Are the Hawks still among the elite after their four game slide? Will Tyrus Thomas' return from injury change the Bulls' fortune? Is Beasley the difference maker in Miami? All that, plus Thunder gymrats, Andre Miller steps up and the Wiz may have a way to get rid of Gilbert's enormous contract.
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- Ep. 491: New Year
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- On the first TBJ show of the new year, Skeets & Tas give you your winners and losers from this weekend and beyond. How will Gilbert's legal troubles play out? Will the Grizzlies be a playoff team this season? Are the Raptors finally getting it together? All that, plus a new player is complaining in NYC, Tas dreams of reuniting the Suns of old and Skeets has an ingenious idea on how Vince Carter and Chris Bosh can set a new record every night.
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- Ep. 490: Mirth
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- On today's Christmas show, Skeets and Tas break down the NBA- holiday style! How is T-Mac like fruitcake? Which player's career has mirrored Rudolph's? Why does the Shaq signing feel like an office Xmas party hookup? All that, plus Dunk Contest line-ups, the coldest teams in the league and we listen to your NBA shopping lists.
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- Ep. 489: Time Of Your Life
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas gather last night's big stories and sprinkle them with insight and Full House references. Will Vinny be the next casualty of a Bulls Xmas pink slip? Does Deron need to be more assertive on the offensive end? What caused LeBron's "angry game"? All that, plus a teary tribute to a fallen man, young players that need more burn and Skeets demands more Gibbler.
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- Ep. 488: American Badass
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas let you know who came out on top and who's bringing up the rear after a busy weekend of NBA action. Why is Gerald Wallace calling out his teammates? Did Tony Allen and Eddie House connect for the play of the year? Should Nate Rob be demanding a trade? All that, plus the Jennings/Evans show, a review of the new Simmons and Ballard books and another big night from Zach Randolph.
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- Ep. 487: Supporting Parts
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas breakdown a hot night of Thursday NBA action. How have the Heat managed to own the Magic? How will the Blazers solve their happy point guard problem? Will Beasley eventually eclipse Rose as the 2008 Draft star? All that, plus the league's best GM, the next Mutombo and Tas crowns a new Wanker.
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- Ep. 486: Cry Foul
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas settle the controversy in Bucktown. Did the officials blow a game changing call? Did the Bucks shoot themselves in the foot? Should fans be angry? All that, plus Tyreke Evans goes National, a heated debate over this year's All Defensive Team and Tas gets slapped (again).
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- Ep. 485: T-Mac's Back
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- On today's show, Skeets and Tas welcome back T-Mac to the world of the living. How did he look in his first game? Was he embraced by the Rocket faithful? Is a trade in his future? All that, plus the sudden explosion of Goran Dragic, the sinking Spurs and will Nate Rob ever "put 'em up" in NYC again?
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- Ep. 484: Throwin' Bows
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- On today's show Skeets & Tas tell you who thrived and who barely survived this weekend. Have the Jazz fully recovered from their early season woes? Is David Stern embracing gambling? Will Trevor Ariza's flying elbow get him suspended? All that, plus Corey Brewer demolishes Derek Fisher, the Heat fall back to Earth and the best and worst off-season trades.
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