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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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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Pub Date: Jan 06, 2009
Ep. 366: Gossip Gab
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On today's show, Tas and I jump in to some David Lee, Brad Miller and Jamaal Tinsley rumors. We also pick out our most disappointing players and introduce a brand new segment.
Pub Date: Jan 05, 2009
Ep. 365: Just In Time For '09
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On today's show, Tas and I discuss the snubs in the Slam Dunk selection, the best moments of '09 and whether Steph and the Celtics is a good match. We also take a look at the teams that might rise/fall in the standings and show you our latest "Book Off/Pay Off".
Pub Date: Dec 23, 2008
Ep. 364: Happy Holidays
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On today’s special Festivus show, Skeets and I hand out awards for the first third of the season, deliver presents to our favorite NBA players, and thank you, our loyal fans, for a successful 2008. Happy holidays, folks. Be safe.
Pub Date: Dec 22, 2008
Ep. 363: Whirlwind Weekend
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On today's show, Tas and I take you through the weekend's events, talk speed demons and TV appearances in "Crossfire," and say hello to Brad Miller and Mike Dunleavy Jr.
Pub Date: Dec 19, 2008
Ep. 362: A Healthy Perk-Up
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On today's show, Skeets and I marvel over Roy and Nelson but wonder how the Suns will ever accomplish anything in the postseason. We also decide whether Boozer will the leave the Jazz, give out a pair of kicks and hand out our Wanker Of The Week.
Pub Date: Dec 17, 2008
Ep. 361: Nowhere To Go But Up
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On today's show, Tas and I feel the pain of Thunder fans, feel the glory of watching OJ Mayo and take a video call regarding contraction / relocation. We also discuss Wade's MVP credentials, the Rockets as a trendy Finals pick and the great white north.
Pub Date: Dec 16, 2008
Ep. 360: Lot Of D's
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On today's correctly dated show, Skeets and I admire a polished Denver squad, wonder about the state of Dallas and tear up watching D'Antoni. We also tell you if Rondo's making the All-Star team and say no to expanding those All-Star rosters.
Pub Date: Dec 15, 2008
Ep. 359: Hello and Goodbye
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On today's show (that is dated wrong), Tas and I examine why Cheeks was axed, if these coaching changes actually work, the Suns' D'Antoni era, we bring you "Crossfire" and announce our "Book Off Pay Off."
Pub Date: Dec 12, 2008
Ep. 358: Combing The Northwest
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On today's show, Skeets and I revel in the Northwest battle, weigh in on some candid Oden comments, take a look at your t-shirt designs and hand out our Wanker Of The Week.
Pub Date: Dec 11, 2008
Ep. 357: Trade Men
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On today's show, Tas and I discuss the winners and losers in yesterday's trades, our favorite players to watch and a new coaching technique.
Pub Date: Dec 10, 2008
Ep. 356: Great Slate
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On today's show, Tas and I discuss three teams knocking on the contenders' doors, what those fired coaches might be up to and Mike Dunleavy's thoughts on Dwyane Wade's dribbling habits.
Pub Date: Dec 09, 2008
Ep. 355: Open Water
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On today's show, Skeets and The Shark watch Randy Wittman fall off the coaching carousel, talk Baron/Jenny and bring you Crossfire.
Pub Date: Dec 05, 2008
Ep. 354: TNT Implosion
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On today's show, Tas and I examine where the Suns, Spurs and Mavs are headed, we hand out our Wanker Of The Week and give away the FreeDarko Almanac.
Pub Date: Dec 04, 2008
Ep. 353: Stop Smitchin'
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On today's show. Skeets and I bid adieu to Sam Mitchell, discuss Melo's status as a "franchise player" and come to the end of a "Book Off" run.
Pub Date: Dec 03, 2008
Ep. 352: Poppin' Collars
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On today's show (which is dated incorrectly), Tas and I discuss where the Pacers rank after beating the league's best teams, which conference is truly superior, how the Pistons are coming along and the state of Gary Payton's collar.
Pub Date: Dec 02, 2008
Ep. 351: Trying To Keep Pace
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On today's show, Skeets and I discuss the discrepancy between the Celtics and the Magic, the Barkley-LeBron kerfuffle and which All-Star will get a free pass because of his past. We also announce a new contest and hear from our international correspondent.
Pub Date: Dec 01, 2008
Ep. 350: Month Of Surprises
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On today's show, Tas and I look back at November's curveballs. We also bring back an old/new segment, discuss the snub of Nene and Twitter along with the players.
Pub Date: Nov 27, 2008
Ep. 349: Punching Paper
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On today's not-so-special Thanksgiving day show, Skeets and I fill out our All-Star ballots, hand out our Wanker Of The Week and miss out on a couple free Calderon bobbleheads.
Pub Date: Nov 26, 2008
Ep. 348: Much Ado About Nothing
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On today's show, Tas and I dig through all the junk surrounding the Knicks/Cavs/LeBron James hullaballoo, we examine Kevin Durant's positional switch and we are taken aback by the NBA TV crew of Ahmad Rashad, Chris Webber and Gary Payton.
Pub Date: Nov 25, 2008
Ep. 347: What's The Holdup?
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On today's show, Skeets and I wonder why the Clippers-Knicks trade hasn't gone down, if anyone could have done a better job than Eddie Jordan, if Shaq is an All-Star and we also announce a giveaway.
Pub Date: Nov 24, 2008
Ep. 346: Two Years Early
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On today's show, Tas and I discuss the two New York Knicks' trades, we head down to ACC to cheer on Vince Carter and we announce a new "Book Off Payoff".
Pub Date: Nov 21, 2008
Ep. 345: Identity Crisis
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On today's show, Skeets and I discuss why the Suns and Pistons were blown out, we give away a t-shirt, say goodbye to Book It! and hand out our Wanker Of The Week.
Pub Date: Nov 20, 2008
Ep. 344: Back In The Swing
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On today’s show, which is dated wrong, Tas and I give the DL on JO (Jermaine O’Neal), scrutinize the rocky relationship between Ben Gordon and Derrick Rose, hear from our new international correspondent, and bribe you with an Epic Vale “Kill + Mode = Chee$e” t-shirt.
Pub Date: Nov 17, 2008
Ep. 343: Monday's Physics Lesson
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On today’s show, Skeets and I scrutinize the Big Fella’s big foul, where the 6-4 Knicks are headed this season and whether Devin Harris deserves the Most Improved Player hardware.
Pub Date: Nov 15, 2008
Ep. 342: Assessing The Damage
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On today’s show, Tas and I reassess the Iverson-Billups trade after four games in. We also announce our NBA 2K9 contest winner, bring back an oldie but a goodie, and ponder why JVG and Avery Johnson don’t have jobs.
Pub Date: Nov 14, 2008
Ep. 341: No Time To Breathe
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On today’s show, Skeets and I bounce around the league like Rocket players off Shaq’s paws. We discuss the Phoenix-Houston mini-fracas, the Lakers continued dominance, Paul Pierce’s game-winner and Greg Oden’s second debut. Lots to get to this morning.