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Canada J.E. Skeets is a veteran NBA commentator and podcast co-host, known for his analytical and engaging coverage of basketball for major sports media outlets.
J.E. Skeets is a co-host of the "No Dunks" podcast for The Athletic and has covered the NBA since 2006. The podcast focuses on NBA discussions and analysis.
J.E. Skeets has been involved with NBA TV Canada, as noted by his co-host Tas Melas appearing as a pundit there, stemming from their collective work on NBA content.
Skeets' writing has appeared on ESPN.com, contributing to broader sports coverage and analysis.
J.E. Skeets gained early recognition when his basketball-related blog posts were linked on Deadspin.com, significantly increasing his reader traffic and helping establish his presence in sports blogging.
On March 1, 2010, "The Basketball Jones" proudly announced that they had officially joined The Score, a Canadian multi-media sports network. This partnership involved producing their podcast and content under The Score's umbrella.
For the 2012 and 2013 NBA seasons, "The Basketball Jones" podcast was featured on Bill Simmons' Grantland Network, extending its reach to a wider audience.
During the 2011-2012 NBA season, J.E. Skeets and "The Basketball Jones" team made a deal with the NBA to produce content that would be featured on NBA.com, indicating a direct collaboration with the league's official digital platform.
J.E. Skeets, whose real name is Phil Elder, has established a significant career in sports media, particularly in NBA coverage. He began his journey in 2005 by blogging, initially accepting a challenge to write a daily post for a year. His blog, “J.E. Skeets,” gained traction after a basketball-related post was featured on Deadspin.com, leading him to specialize in basketball content. Skeets’ early work was characterized by an irreverent and humorous approach, including the popular series “Romance on the Hardwood.”
In January 2006, Skeets co-founded “The Basketball Jones” podcast with Tas Melas and Jason Doyle, originating as a weekly half-hour program recorded at Doyle’s home. The podcast showcased a fan-centric perspective on sports reporting and quickly garnered a dedicated following, eventually increasing its frequency to daily episodes. “The Basketball Jones” evolved into a video podcast by the ’08-’09 season and registered approximately 60,000 page views per month on its website by 2008. His growing influence led to a role as an editor for Yahoo! Sports’ basketball blog, “Ball Don’t Lie,” in 2008.
The podcast team, including Skeets, joined NBA TV in 2013, rebranding their show as “The Starters,” and moved their operations to Atlanta, Georgia. “The Starters” ran until June 2019 when contracts expired. Following this, Skeets, along with former co-hosts, transitioned to The Athletic to launch the “No Dunks” podcast, continuing his long-standing engagement with NBA commentary and analysis. Additionally, Skeets has contributed writing to ESPN.com, further cementing his presence in sports journalism.
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