No Gimmes
Evan Kuck and Aaron Bollwinkel bring you all the basketball content you didn't know you needed but now can't live without. The No Gimmies pod is about a deep passion for the game of basketball. We come ready to bring it when the time is called, because there are no easy takes in the house!
Episodes
27 episodes
The Minivan Takes Another Spin (Northwest Division Preview)
The guys start out with another pass at the increasingly convoluted Kawhi Leonard story. They follow that with the WNBA playoffs (
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2:32:03
Went Out Like a Wet Fart (Central Division Preview)
The guys open with the Clippers circumvention allegations before getting into how the WNBA playoff picture is taking shape and their opinions on Angel Reese's comments (
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Episode 23
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2:05:26
But Fish Grease Is Really Hot (Pacific Division Preview)
Evan and Aaron start with the all-of-a-sudden hotly contested MVP race in the WNBA. Then the divisional previews continue with the Pacific Division (
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Episode 22
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2:20:49
Just Because It’s an Imperative Doesn’t Make It a Reality (Atlantic Division Preview)
Aaron and Evan Tip-Off by talking about the rapid ascendance of Dominique Malonga and the inevitability of the Minnesota Lynx. They then do a Vibe Check on the release of some of the more important games of the NBA schedule for the forthcoming ...
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Episode 21
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2:05:12
The Maverick with a Stallion (Southwest Division Preview)
Aaron and Evan tip off with a whole smattering of WNBA talk, including a discussion of the comments made by Self-Oppression Barbie, the end of the Aces, and new faces in new places. Then they discuss the Luka Dončić contract extension (
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Episode 20
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2:11:15
Sally Jessy A-T-L (Southeast Division Preview)
Aaron and Evan Tip-Off by discussing the Mikal Bridges contract extension before getting into the skinny Luka article (17:25
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Episode 19
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2:06:09
An Appeal for More Nuance in the Basketball Discourse and Summer Fun in the Scorching Vegas Sun
Aaron and Evan open by diving into the dredges of the discourse around ranking Kobe Bryant and the all-time greats, the disingenuous dialogue surrounding Caitlin Clark, and why people need to show some chill on the Noah Essengue play (
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Episode 18
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1:52:58
Free Agency Is Nigh
With the NBA's official free agent period beginning in mere hours, Aaron and Evan talk about the significant signings and trades that have already occurred—beginning with a discussion of another offseason where LeBron wants people to know how m...
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Episode 17
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1:36:42
The Thunder Have Been Heard and Lots of Early Offseason Noise
Evan basks in the warm afterglow of Oklahoma City's championship parade as he and Aaron discuss the directions for both Finals teams following a wonderful series, including the importance of toilets (
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2:07:37
J-Double-Dub
Evan and Aaron give their immediate reactions to what shall henceforth be known as "The Jalen Williams Game," as OKC gets a huge win on the back of a 40-point performance from their third-year forward. Plus, we give our feelings on the Desmond ...
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1:26:30
The Thunder Clap Back
Evan and Aaron give their immediate reactions to a very assertive Oklahoma City game 2 victory.
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36:40
The Legend of Haliburton Grows
Aaron and Evan give their immediate reactions to a wild NBA Finals game 1 comeback victory that feels all too familiar from these never-say-die Pacers.
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35:54
NBA Finals Preview and a Whole Lot of The W
Evan and Aaron discuss the NBA's coaching carousel, what to expect in the Thunder–Pacers matchup (32:40), and what they...
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2:00:24
Julius Randle Reformation
Aaron and Evan tip off by getting into the ramifications of what appears to be a major injury for Jayson Tatum and what that means for the Celtics, both present and future. Then they touch on the Cavaliers struggling to keep pace in their secon...
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Episode 14
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2:04:08
Someone Tell The New Avengers That Anthony Edwards Is Collecting Infinity Stones
Aaron and Evan start by performing autopsies on the Clippers (2:10) and Rockets (<...
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Episode 13
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1:37:10
Killer Kawhi and Early Playoff Impressions
Aaron starts out by immediately pissing off Boston fans with his take on Payton Pritchard winning Sixth Man of the Year (2:53
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Episode 12
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1:59:56
Play-In/Playoff Preview
Aaron and Evan briefly discuss Paige Bueckers being selected as the number one overall pick in the WNBA Draft before diving into the far more depressing conversation of the setting Suns (
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2:12:15
Post Malone and the Ballast Bunch
Aaron and Evan talk about Luka's return to Dallas before jumping into the shocking firing of Michael Malone (3:32). Then, the pai...
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2:19:56
Deni Avdija Fanboys
We talk about the NCAA's March Madness (8:03) and the NBA's March Badness (
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Episode 9
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2:05:24
Dark Alley All-Stars
Evan rants about arbitrary accolades while Aaron claims he loves historical stats—right before botching a big one. We work in a Ricky Davis reference (
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Episode 8
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2:07:31
Heart and Hustle w/David Rushing
We got our first guest! The Mayor of NBA Threads and co-star of The Corner Three podcast, David Rushing...
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2:13:00
Stop! Mallet Time!
Who's worse off: PHI or DAL? What Aaron saw around the league over the last week. Plenty of Eastern Conference conversation. And a chance we have drawn the attention of Kash Patel.
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1:22:28
Bring Back Rock N' Jock!
We talk All-Star Weekend and reform... sort of. Also, the two-thirds-of-the-way-through-the-season awards. (Oh... we get it, midseason just sounds better.) Plus, who would win a coaches' fighting tournament, LeBron James conspiracies, and much ...
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Episode 5
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2:06:28