The Basketball Jones (Audio)
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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On today's show, Tas and I discuss some of the questionable players invited to Phoenix (West, Lewis) and some of those who will be left at home (Allen, Lee, Jefferson, Durant). We also wonder if the Suns give up before they even take on the Spurs, if LBJ has a kryptonite and we hand out our "Wanker of the Week."
Direct download: TBJ_Ep382.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:17 AM
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In today's episode, Tas and I wonder what's all the fuss with Bynum's whack on Wallace? We also pick who got snubbed from the Rookie-Sophmore selections, take a gander at Leon Powe's ganders, and get one step closer to a duet.
Direct download: TBJ_Ep381.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:03 AM
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On today's show, Skeets and I get deep in to the mail bag: Why are the Suns turning it over so much? Who you got - Rondo or Stuckey? Should players stop "walking the dog?" We also hand out a pair of Elton Brand kicks and go TNT-style in our "Book Off."
Direct download: TBJ_Ep380.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:40 AM
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On today's episode, Tas and I look at surprising risers in Philadelphia and Houston. We also ponder the best player never to don an All-Star uni, the worst rotation player on a playoff team and who's most likely to get snubbed for the ASG.
Direct download: TBJ_Ep379.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:50 AM
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On today's show, Tas and I pick our entire rosters for the All-Star Game next month. We agree on many starters, but some reserve names don't sit well. We also hand out 'Our Wanker Of The Week,' have a rebuttal to our broadcaster talk yesterday and make a little announcement of our own.
Direct download: TBJ_Ep378.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:23 AM
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On today's show, Skeets and I take a look at where we are midway through the season: The most underrated player, the surprises, the story we heard about way too much, the most disappointing team and the biggest single game performance.
Direct download: TBJ_Ep377.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:33 AM
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On today's show, Tas and I ramble about the Kobe-LeBron showdown, the Pistons' next move, rookies making their mark and this season's NBA commercials.
Direct download: TBJ_Ep376.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:06 AM
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On today's show, Skeets and I determine how real the Magic actually are, whether the Jermaine O'Neal rumors make sense and who's got the best "big shot celebration". We also announce a new giveaway and hear a question from an NBA player (fo' real).
Direct download: TBJ_Ep375.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:19 AM
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On today's show, Tas and I discuss Shaq's absence from Thursday's game, the future absence of Delonte West for the Cavs and the no-call on Grant Hill versus the Nuggets. We also touch on which player we would like to have a ring - both past and present - and give you our "Wanker Of The Week".
Direct download: TBJ_Ep374.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:50 AM
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On today's show, Skeets and I discuss the Pistons' fragile feelings, some questionable calls from the Lakers-Spurs game and a Brad Miller-to-Cleveland trade rumor. We also call up a couple Rockets to help right the ship in Houston and whole lot more.
Direct download: TBJ_Ep373.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:33 PM
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On today's show, Tas and I choose between Kobe / Wade, Westbrook / Alexander and Cars / Ratatouille. We also hear an audio message regarding a trade rumor and stumble upon a Roko ringer.
Direct download: TBJ_Ep372.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:50 AM
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On today's show Skeets and I "analyze" the Bucks, wonder why the Wizards aren't playing their youth and admire the rise of Andrea Bargnani. We also hear from our International Correspondent and answer a couple emails.
Direct download: TBJ_Ep371.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:39 AM
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On today's show, Tas and I examine how the Spurs mirror the Magic, the rise of Beasley and Charles' replacement. We also get in to some "sneaker-head" talk, and announce our "Book-Off Payoff".
Direct download: TBJ_Ep370.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:35 AM
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On today's show, Skeets and I scoff at the Eddy Curry showcase, interview a special NBA personality and hand out our Wanker Of The Week.
Direct download: TBJ_Ep369.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:12 AM
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On today's show, Tas and I discuss the Hawks' destination, the Wizards' carcass, if Darius Miles will be picked up and a "new" All-Star event.
Direct download: TBJ_Ep368.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:48 AM
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On today's show, Skeets and I discuss how the Hornets finally figured out the Lakers, if the Celtics should start worrying and which NBA players will bounce back strong after a quiet start to the season.
Direct download: TBJ_Ep367.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:51 AM
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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.
Direct download: TBJ_Ep366.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:51 AM
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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".
Direct download: TBJ_Ep365.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:09 AM
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