The Denver Nuggets showed their quality in two massive wins in Minnesota. What truly changed in this series; was it Denver playing better or the Wolves playing worse, and what does it all mean for Game 5 and beyond.Indiana played a fantastic game against New York, who look as though all the miles are finally catching up to them. How can they turn it in Game 5?Finally what does the lottery outcome do to the state of the league? And should we really be declaring the Pistons unlucky?  Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

The Mavs even up in OKC behind a rejuvenated Luka Doncic and a killer night from downtown.Was Cleveland’s victory simply the result of outshooting Boston from 3, or does Boston have more to be concerned about?We also take listener questions on the games and discuss the apparently impending hire of Mike Budenholzer in Phoenix. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

The Cavaliers overcame injuries and atrocious first-half shooting to persevere and author the largest Game 7 comeback in the play-by-play era.Now that they’ve escaped the dreaded first round, how do they match up with a Boston team that hit on all cylinders against Miami?The Mavericks summarily dispatched the Clippers in round one, but they face a fresh Thunder team that’s an entirely different kind of challenge altogether in round two. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

Jalen Brunson leads the brawny Knicks to the second round in yet another classic game in a classic series.The Pacers finally play to their capabilities to finish off a wounded Bucks team at home. What is next for a Milwaukee team that hasn’t made it out of the first round the last two years?  Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

New York takes command in another war of a Game 4, Paul George and James Harden provide virtuoso performances to knot up their series with Dallas, Milwaukee fought gamely but ultimately succumbed to Myles Turner and the Pacers, while the Lakers finally played harder than the Nuggets to avert a sweep.What can we take away from 3 blowouts Saturday, and where do we see the Cleveland Orlando series heading?Plus, what we think the new TV deal details that are slowly emerging may mean for the league and its fans.  Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

Joel Embiid had the first great playoff game of his career to will the Sixers back into the series against the Knicks. Orlando showed up for the first time, at the same time that the Cavs didn’t.The Lakers gave it all they had, but again ran out of gas against a younger, deeper, more complete Nuggets team. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

John and Nate catch up on the playoffs so far and discuss:The best team so far?Where we’d edit our overall predictionsThe biggest change to our pre series predictionsBest and worst predictions we’ve made?Best coaching job, and best specific coaching adjustmentsWorst coaching job, and worst adjustments or non-adjustmentsMost surprising playersMost disappointing playersBest GameWorst gameBest individual performance in a gameMVP/ first-team all playoffs (any position)The playoff crucible (rotation players who either thrived or couldn’t hack it)Who withstood?Who is ash? Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

OKC and New Orleans gave us our only really good game of the day, but there were plenty of portents elsewhere.Two potential road favorites failed to show up in Milwaukee and Los Angeles, while Boston was unperturbed in Game 1 against Miami.On day one, the higher seeds served notice that upsets may not be so easy to come by in the first round. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

Is there a reason to think this year’s Denver/Lakers series will go better for LA than last year’s?What strengths and weaknesses do the playoff newcomers from Orlando bring to challenge the Cavs?The Suns are favored in this series, should they be? What specific matchup problems do they cause for the Wolves?Luka vs Kawhi is perhaps the best matchup of the first round.Plus, the news that Jontay Porter is banned from the NBA and Zion Williamson will be out weeks with his hamstring issue. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

A fascinating final day of action unfolds, with huge games between Orlando and Milwaukee, Phoenix and Minnesota, and LA and New Orleans overshadowed by….Cleveland and Charlotte? Why JB Bickerstaff’s closing lineup will go down in tanking lore.Plus, the Knicks’ fascinating decision (which they may not even have considered) of whether to win against Chicago, the Bulls’ curious decision to go for it against New York, and whether the Lakers should actually consider losing the 7 vs 8 game to avoid the Nuggets. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

It’s time to take stock of how we did on our preseason over/under picks and analyze what went right and what went wrong for our preseason predictions, and also see who will be crowned the over/under king this season. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

It’s time for Dunc’d On’s final picks for the league’s major awards. Find out who we picked for all of the major awards, including MVP, All-NBA, ROY, COY, and 6MOY.  Plus, our picks for sophomore of the year, Executive of the Year, and Not Executive of the Year. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

It’s time for the most thorough evaluation of NBA defense you are going to find. We pick our official positionless All-Defensive Teams, sure, but we really have some fun picking the best defenders at each position 1-5.Then it’s time for Worst-Team All-Defense, as we select the weakest defenders at each position and the No-Defense Player of the Year.Plus, Nate has his picks for the defenders who most improved and declined this year, and a few categories including:Best post defenderBest getting over screensBest rim protectorBest iso defendersMost disruptiveDoes the most with the leastDoes the least with the mostBetter than you thinkWorse than you think Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

BOS: Is the Porzingis postup a panacea for their late game ills?ATL: What do we make of the sans Trae stretch by Dejounte Murray?BRK: Is Lonnie Walker a solid third scoring guard going forward?DET & WAS played a huge double tank game.IND: Should you put your center on Siakam or Turner?CHA: The final word on Miles Bridges this season Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

In what is annually one of the more controversial episodes, it’s time to look at which teams are best set up for the future by examining the best young cores of players 25 and under. It’s a banner year for teams which have been winning with young players–how do they all stack up? Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

NOP:  Did the Orlando Magic EXPOSE the way to beat the Pels in the playoffs?GSW: The Warriors really struggle against athleticismHOU: Amen Thompson and Jalen Green have led the Rox to 8 straight winsSAS and MEM: The Spurs wanted to beat the Grizz to get the Raps’ pick, but a Taylor Jenkins end-of-game play won it.DEN: The Nuggets have a great fastball, and teams have seen it a lot since they’ve been so healthyPOR: How has Keegan Murray’s turn as a starter been going? Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

Nate and Danny have a big disagreement at number 1, and then struggle to order the rest of the big stars at the position. Where do Steph, Dame, Shai, Brunson, the Tyreses, De’Aaron, Kyrie, Ja, and all the rest of the league’s playmakers slot in? Where do we draw the line between a good number 1 and a great number 2? Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

We got a ton of questions on the Knicks, Hornets, Cavs, and Bulls, so we went long to discuss matters such as whether the former Pistons will be in the Knicks’ playoff rotation, which Hornets will be on the team when they next make the playoffs, whether the Cavs will over- or underperform in the postseason, and whether Zach LaVine will be a Bull at the start of next season. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

It’s time to tackle the league’s most star-studded position. Where do KD, Kawhi, Luka, LeBron, Tatum, Jimmy, and the rest of the stars land? And which guys represent solid two-way options at the position further down the table? Who are the biggest risers and fallers year-over-year? Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

PHX: How is Royce O’Neale fitting in?MEM: Should the Grizz count on Santi Aldama as a key piece next season?NOP: The Pels have gotten separation in the race for the 5th seedLAC: Do the Clippers have enough shooting?LAL: Why is Anthony Davis’ efficiency only average for his position?DAL: Can the Mavs defense be good enough to win a playoff series?HOU: What are our hopes for Jalen Green?SAC: Can Sacramento afford Malik Monk in free agency?POR: Banton down the hatches! Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

DEN vs BOS: 40 minutes on another fascinating game between the 2 favoritesMIN: How can they weather the loss of KAT?OKC: Lu Dort is an underrated reason for the Thunder’s successGSW vs SAS: The Spurs’ role players roll the WarriorsUTA: Keyonte George is a bright spot in their struggles since the breakFour more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! Listen with our 30-day free trial! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, the key moments from the pod each week.

IND: Tyrese Haliburton is struggling since his return from injury.BRK and ATL BATTLE IT OUT for 10th-seed bragging rightsBOS: The Celtics are one of the best regular season teams everCHI: What of Patrick Williams’ 4th season?DET: Cade Cunningham is…kind of on track?ORL: Franz Wagner’s offensive game as he nears his extension windowTOR: The Raps are very injured, should that change their approach to their top-6 protected pick? Plus, Immanuel Quickley’s performance in Toronto.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! Listen with our 30-day free trial! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, the key moments from the pod each week.

It’s time for Dunc’d On’s monthly check-in on the league’s major awards. Find out who we picked for all of the major awards, including MVP, All-NBA, DPOY, ROY, COY, and 6MOY.  Plus, our picks for sophomore of the year, Executive of the Year, and Not Executive of the Year. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! Listen with our 30-day free trial! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, the key moments from the pod each week.

Our bi-weekly look at the Western Conference:MIN: Anthony Edwards vs other great shooting guards at 22OKC and LAC played a very revealing game that both really went forNOP: The subtle decline in Zion’s gameDAL: The Mavs are smoking with Daniel Gafford on the floorSAC: How the Kings’ rim protection has improved, and are they getting “lucky” so far?PHX: The Suns badly miss BradleyLAL: How sustainable is D’Angelo Russell’s recent play?HOU: The state of Alperen Sengun’s game in his 3rd seasonMEM: Is there still hope for Ziaire Williams?POR: Matisse Thybulle’s offensive game, and why Deandre Ayton is having the worst FT drawing season by a big in NBA historySAS: Victor is that guy already Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! Listen with our 30-day free trial! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, the key moments from the pod each week.

With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror, we take a look at which are the worst contracts in the NBA going forward. What is the right way to measure this, and how many Bulls are on the list?! Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! Listen with our 30-day free trial! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, the key moments from the pod each week.

A mailbag edition of our bi-weekly look at the East has a ton of great questions, including but not limited to:ATL: Why is Trae disrespected, how do they make the math work this offseason?BOS: C’s or the field in the East?BRK: What young player would you move Mikal Bridges for? Is this 2025 cap space plan a good idea?CHA: Brandon Miller!CHI: How long until the Bulls have new leadership?CLE: Why are the Cavs absolutely destroying teams right now?DET: Our thoughts on the Grimes/Ivey/Cade trioIND: The development of the Pacers’ young players is now the key to true contentionMIA: If the Heat are healthy, are we really gonna pick all these other teams over them in a playoff series?MIL: What has changed under Doc, and is Dame not able to bring it every night anymore?NYK: The Knicks’ playoff chances.ORL: Jonathan Isaac is closing games for the Magic, and what type of player do they need to take another step?PHI: Why do people think that “aloof buffoon” Daryl Morey is a good GM? (We don’t write the questions.)TOR: RJ Barrett’s improved efficiencyWAS: Should Wiz just bench Poole? Who will make the playoffs first among the East’s terrible trio? Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! Listen with our 30-day free trial! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, the key moments from the pod each week.

A breakdown of every deal that went down on an active trade deadline day, plus a look at the overall league trends that shaped (and will shape) the market going forward, and the deadline’s biggest winners and losers.  Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! Listen with our 30-day free trial! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, the key moments from the pod each week.

First, the news that Joel Embiid will undergo surgery for a torn meniscus. What are the potential scenarios for Embiid and the Sixers, and how did we get here? Plus, Zach LaVine is done for the year in Chicago.Then, our bi-weekly look at the West:UTA: Some Will Hardy adjustments spurred a thrilling win over the BucksSAS: Victor Wembanyama has emerged as one of the league’s best rim protectorsSAC: Why is the offense worse this year, and should they trade for Kyle Kuzma?POR: Scoot Henderson is showing some signsPHX: Bradley Beal has disappointed so far, or has he?OKC: The numbers say the Thunder don’t need another backup CNOP: The Pels have an odd mix of great shooters and limited onesMIN: Should they consider including Naz Reid in a trade for backcourt help?MEM: What can we take from Marcus Smart’s season?LAL: It’s given that they should move their 2029 1st, but should they?LAC: James Harden’s added versatility has fit right inHOU: Cam Whitmore is putting up some eye-popping per minute numbersDEN: Is there any concern about Aaron Gordon’s worse numbers?GSW: Jonathan Kuminga has broken outDAL: Is Dereck Lively II a future DPOY? Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! Listen with our 30-day free trial! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, the key moments from the pod each week.

We discuss the overall state of the market and some of the biggest trends affecting this year’s deadline. Is it still a “seller’s market?” Then we hit on nearly all the major teams and players: Brooklyn with Nic Claxton, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Royce O’NealeChicago with Alex Caruso and DeMar DeRozanPortland’s Malcolm Brogdon, Jerami Grant, and Anfernee SimonsWashington with Tyus Jones and Kyle KuzmaPhilly’s plans with their asset poolCharlotte and Miles Bridges Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! Listen with our 30-day free trial! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, the key moments from the pod each week.

Join Dunc'd On Prime with an unprecedented offer: a 30-day free trial!Danny wasn’t a fan of the Houston/Memphis trade for either team–can Nate convince him otherwise?The All-Star teams are announced–how did the coaches do this year?Everyone involved in this latest Joel Embiid injury saga has egg on their face: The Sixers, the League, the Media, and Joel himself. Plus, we catch up on the latest news around the league, including the Julius Randle injury, the soaring Knicks and Cavs, and the rest of the injury reports around the NBA. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, the key moments from the pod each week.

Listen to Part 2 risk-free exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime with our first-ever one-month free trial!Part 1 of the 2024 Mock Trade Deadline with Kevin Pelton, Danny Leroux, Dan Feldman, and Nate Duncan sees a number of former All-Stars in trade discussions as the biggest names available are bandied about. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, the key moments from the pod each week.

Join Dunc'd On Prime with an unprecedented offer: a 1 month free trial!A breakdown of the Doc Rivers hiring in Milwaukee. Is he the right man for the job? Yes, in one very specific way. Were better coaches realistically available?How will Miami follow up their trade for Terry Rozier? We discuss what Miami’s main weakness is post-trade, and whether it would be realistic to get out of the tax.Atlanta is perhaps the most active team in trade rumors. What should they be looking for in a trade for Dejounte Murray, and what other players could be on the move with yet another tax crunch looming next season?The Hornets have moved into sell mode, and they do have some solid players to send out in return for questionable salary. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, the key moments from the pod each week.

Join Dunc'd On Prime with an unprecedented offer: a 1 month free trial!BOS: A 30-minute deep dive on the Denver game as an NBA Finals previewATL: The Hawks got a couple of Dejounte Murray game-winners, but disappointments on the wing are holding them backORL: They get Franz Wagner back but still can’t shoot 3sCLE: How are the Cavs 12-3 since the Garland injury?CHA: An unserious basketball teamWAS: Bilal Coulibaly’s efforts weren’t enough to beat his former teammate and the SpursMIA: The Heat are oddly scuffling as they’re gotten their healthiestTOR: Their game against Miami was an optimistic view of the new-look Raps Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, the key moments from the pod each week.

Indiana gets their man in free agent-to-be Pascal Siakam. Why the Pacers pulled the trigger now despite the potential cost, and how he fits with this Indiana group. Plus, what the opportunity cost is, and how the Pacers set themselves up to absorb such a big salary.For Toronto, it’s the end of a championship era, but Masai Ujiri ultimately did well in moving Siakam and OG Anunoby.To get all our analysis, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime, the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, the key moments from the pod each week. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, the key moments from the pod each week.

The Pistons and Wizards evince two different rebuilding philosophies in the Marvin Bagley trade.  Then, our bi-weekly look at 6 teams in the West:SAC:  It was Dame Time again, despite Mike Brown’s attempts to overshadow it with a video tutorial.MIN and LAC: Rudy Gobert’s latest matchup against the Clippers went far better than in his Utah daysSAS: Victor Wembanyama is making the most of his limited time as the Spurs emerge from the basement.HOU: Is Amen Thompson looking like he has star potential?Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, the key moments from the pod each week. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, the key moments from the pod each week.

The trade deadline approacheth, and the Warriors and Lakers are nowhere near where they need to be. So, how should each of them be approaching the trade deadline? For Golden State, is this team worth “saving” with a big trade? For LA, could supplementing an underperforming rotation around LeBron and AD get them back into championship contention?Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, the key moments from the pod each week. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, the key moments from the pod each week.

Our bi-weekly look at the Eastern Conference begins with the 6 teams at the top.BOS: Their game against OKC showcased perhaps the 2 most modern styles in the NBA.MIL: How is Giannis Antetokounmpo having his most efficient season?PHI/NYK:  New York has its most complete game of the season at the expense of the Sixers.ORL: Paolo Banchero carried the Magic on their West Coast trip. Plus, is Jalen Suggs the best defensive guard?MIA: Kyle Lowry’s reliable season has kept Miami afloat.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, the key moments from the pod each week. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, the key moments from the pod each week.

Victor Wembanyama vs Giannis Antetokounmpo was must-watch TV, and must-listen podcasting.  Golden State has another candidate for their worst loss of the season, and did Jonathan Kuminga make a good business decision by leaking that he has “lost confidence” in Steve Kerr?Plus, the rest of the news, including whether Darvin Ham’s seat is justifiably getting warmer in LA.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

As tradition demands, Danny and Nate ring in the New Year with a look back at the biggest NBA storylines of 2023, and also compare those to what we thought would be the biggest stories at this time last year.But first, we catch up on the biggest news from the league over the holiday weekend, including the return of Bradley Beal to the Suns.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

The Pistons are now the sole record holders, losers of 27 consecutive games in a single season. We recap their loss to Brooklyn despite Cade Cunningham’s heroics, discuss how they got themselves in this mess, and how much owner Tom Gores is to blame.Then we catch up on news around the NBA. What are the odds Mark Cuban still runs basketball operations for Dallas in 2025? Plus, the rest of the news around the league, including the potential effect of Aaron Gordon’s injury in Denver.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

Our bi-weekly look at the Western Conference with great questions from listeners:UTA: Did they blow up the Mitchell/Gobert team too early? What are the trade possibilities?SAS: Should the Spurs be tanking hard? Would Trae Young be a fit?SAC: Can they afford Malik Monk? Should they make a lower-level trade for a forward?POR: Anfernee Simons, point guard?PHX: What do they need to add in a trade? What’s the concern level right now?OKC: Will Sam Presti approach adding to this young core differently than the last one?NOP: Should they look to trade either of their All-Stars? And why the Pels have a high floorMIN: Yes or no only: Would we have done the Gobert trade knowing what we do now?MEM: Who do they move to elevate Vince Williams? Should they look to improve this year’s team or is it too late?LAL: Is Cam Reddish playing well enough to start for a great team? Who are the realistic trade targets?LAC: Is Ivica Zubac good enough on D to help a deep playoff run?HOU: When is the Jedi 3-point defense real? How valuable is Ime Udoka vs Stephen Silas?GSW: Who should the main rotation players be when healthy?DEN: Discussing Reggie Jackson’s 6th man candidacy and Peyton Watson’s role in the playoff rotation.DAL: How are they running more this year?Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

The annual tradition continues, a Dunc’d On and Hollinger & Duncan crossover to rank the top-10 prospects in the NBA 23 and under.Is Victor Wembanyama an obvious number 1 even with the Spurs’ struggles? What do we make of Zion Williamson’s up and down season? How high will Scottie Barnes rise? Is Paolo Banchero proving he can be the centerpiece of a winning team? Is being named Tyrese a huge advantage in NBA basketball? What about the rest of the ballyhooed 2023 draft?These and more questions were answered in an over 2-hour discussion! Want to listen to the full episode? Subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime: DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

We took questions from listeners on Twitter to frame our bi-weekly discussion about the East. Some (but not all) of the key queries:DET: Does this crazy losing streak change the plan?PHI: Is there an all-in trade for the dominant Sixers?BRK: Should the Nets be in buy or sell mode ahead of their 2025 plan?ORL: What are the chances the Magic win a playoff series?BOS: Is there concern about a Jrue Holiday decline? Is Jayson Tatum overrated?CHA: Should the Hornets look to move Terry Rozier, and who should be their 2-guard of the future?IND: Who should the Pacers target in a win-now move?MIL: Would trading Bobby Portis for wing depth be feasible or advisable?CHI: Is Coby White a future top-15 point guard?Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

Jared Dubin makes a living making observations on each night’s games, so he’s the best person we could think of to take stock of some of the biggest (and smallest) on-court trends and strategic machinations that have characterized the NBA this season. And, Jared is offering a huge 30% off discount exclusively for Dunc’d On subscribers. Go to www.lastnightinbasketball.com/duncan to claim it.

Part 1 of our bi-weekly look at the Western ConferenceMEM: Desmond Bane’s improved play this year has been a silver lining.SAS: Have the last few games been a watershed moment for Victor Wembanyama?UTA: Keyonte George is struggling statistically, is there reason for optimism?HOU: The newcomers have made a huge differenceMIN: Mike Conley’s old school point guard game has been irreplaceable for the WolvesPHX: With Beal’s return on the horizon, how will their rotation and closing group shake out?GSW: Have the Warriors reached a watershed moment with Jonathan Kuminga?POR: They’ve returned to playing competent basketball!Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

LeBron James authors one of his best performances against a Pels team totally unprepared for the onslaught.And the Indiana Pacers continue their improbable run to the semifinals behind the continued brilliance of Tyrese Haliburton, while the Bucks’ season-long flaws caught up to them.Plus, why the NBA has to change the timing of the first semifinal next year.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

Hoo boy, the NBA threw us a curveball by eliminating positions for All-NBA. So…this was a long one, but we got to everything.  Find out who we picked for all of the major awards, including MVP, All-NBA, DPOY, ROY, COY, and 6MOY.  Plus, our picks for sophomore of the year, Executive of the Year, and Not Executive of the Year.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week. 

Our first chance this year to get on live with Dunc’d On Prime subscribers. Some great questions:How would we redraft 2021?What is the minimum return you’d accept for your pending free agents in Toronto?Why is the Pistons’ defense bad despite playing defense-first players?Why are American players not the best in the world anymore?How is Calgary Ginger Beef?What factors do you consider when writing a player off as a prospect?Want to participate in our next audio mailbag? Subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime: DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

Part 2 of our bi-weekly look at each conference. This week, the East:ATL and BRK played a ridiculous game, as all Hawks home games seem to be.IND: Is Tyrese Haliburton already one of the four best-shooting point guards ever?CHI: Their Big 3 has been awful together. Is it time to reduce the role of Nikola Vucevic?CHA and WAS: LaMelo Ball is hurt, Miles Bridges looks back, Kyle Kuzma’s curious end-of-game decision-making, and Jordan Poole’s ghastly numbers.TOR: Dennis Schröder has given the Raptors quality point guard play.NYK: What did we think of the Knicks’ strategy at the end of their loss to the Suns?DET: Marvin Bagley has been a rare bright spot.CLE: It feels like their season hasn’t started yet.PHI: The Sixers need to find some offensive production outside the Big 3Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

Another huge episode as we go in chronological order to lay out how the standings evolved for the Tournament and hit on all of the games.  Plus, why we think the NBA really has a winner on its hand with the Tournament.  Finally, we catch up on news around the league.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

HOU and LAL: LeBron gets the better of Dillon Brooks in crunchtime again, but the Rockets’ D is for realGSW and OKC played Nate’s favorite game of the season so far.UTA: The Jazz offense is surprisingly solidDAL: A loss to the Bucks, but Kyrie Irving was incredibly impressive.DEN: How are the youngs on Denver’s rebuilt bench faring?LAC: How has Kawhi’s role changed this year?PHX: How are all those ballyhooed minimum signings doing?POR: A shocking Deandre Ayton stat puts into context his underwhelming start.NOP/MIN: Karl-Anthony Towns has been a crunchtime killer of lateMEM: The Marcus Smart at PG era was not what we hopedSAC: The Kings have been fantastic with De’Aaron Fox in the lineupSAS: So long to point Sochan?Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

Another of the tight, quick-hitting shows Dunc’d On is known for! Danny and Nate look at each of the 30 teams in reverse order of net rating, and ask what each team’s biggest question is based on the first ~10 games of the season.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

BOS: Kristaps Porzingis has been everything the C’s have hoped forPHI Tyrese Maxey’s 50-pointer caps a scorching startIND: Tyrese Haliburton is leading the best offense in the NBAATL: Jalen Johnson is emerging as Atlanta’s best prospectNYK: The Knicks are historically bad right now in this key statORL: The Magic’s guards lead one of the best defensesMIL: So, are these guys ever going to generate easy shots?BRK: The Nets’ defense hasn’t been as good as hoped so farTOR: Is Scottie Barnes back on track?CLE: Unfortunately, the Cavs don’t get to play the Warriors againMIA: Bam Adebayo has gotten better, againCHI: We try to find something, anything, that has gone right for the BullsDET: Is it Cade, or the team around him?CHA: The Hornets have a solid offense for an unexpected reasonWAS: Danilo Gallinari has been a bright spot; Jordan Poole has notFour more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

A year ago, Keith Smith joined Nate to discuss our hopes, dreams, fears, and expectations for the 2023 CBA. One year later, with an offseason under our belts, we take stock of the new provisions and how they are working out so far.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

A look at the Western conference thru the first 2 weeks or so of the season.DAL: Luka Doncic and the Mavs’ shooters have been on fire.DEN and MIN: The Wolves dealt Denver their first loss as Jaden McDaniels returned. Plus, a way Nikola Jokic has gotten better on defense in the early going.HOU: Dillon Brooks is playing better on offense, but Amen Thompson wasn’t playing like himself before he got hurt.LAC and LAL saw both teams go big looking for an early-season win.MEM: Will it get better at 0-6?NOP: Why they are paper tigers if they keep playing like this, even at 4-1.OKC: The Thunder need Josh Giddey to play more efficientlyPHX and SAS: The Spurs take a memorable set in Phoenix as Victor Wembanyama goes offGSW and SAC played a classic early season game. How the Kings might have exposed a vulnerability with GSW’s closing lineup.Blazers and Jazz fans, we’ve got you next episode.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

A fantastic slate marked the inaugural night of games for the NBA Cup. We discuss overall how the event went, and then get into the details on GSW/OKC, CLE/IND, BKN/CHI, MEM/POR, NYK/MIL, and DAL/DEN.Then, we pick our most significant result from the evening as it affects the standings going forward.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

The Oklahoma City Thunder are our most intriguing team in the early going, as we focus on the role of Chet Holmgren on both ends.Denver’s revamped second unit looks great so far as their juggernaut rolls on early this year.The Detroit Pistons are using a Cade and defense formula to get off to a 2-1 start.Was it possible that nobody would win the Bulls/Raptors game on Friday?Utah managed to beat the Clippers’ 5-out group on Friday, but the Clips have the league’s best net rating and the Jazz one of the worst thru 3 games.Golden State won 2-straight road games. While Houston’s defense looks more competent, we’re still waiting on their young stars.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

Danny and Nate do deep dives on the two big games of the evening, including Dallas winning Victor’s debut and the Celtics surviving in New York with their new superteam.Then we hit on every other game this evening, in order: ATL/CHA, WAS/IND, ORL/HOU, CLE/BRK, DET/MIA, MIN/TOR, POR/LAC, OKC/CHI, and NOP/MEM.4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMWith Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Nate and Danny give their predictions for every team, plus their picks for the playoffs and championship.Then, every major award including MVP, COY, DPOY, 6th Man, Most Improved, ROY, and Executive of the Year. Plus we discuss our picks for best sophomore, biggest surprise teams and players, biggest disappointments, and of course Not Executive of the Year.4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

The Athletic’s Kelly Iko joins to discuss a season of heightened expectations in Houston. Topics:What the Rockets are getting in Fred VanVleet and Dillon BrooksWhy Nate thinks Amen Thompson is one of the most interesting prospects to enter the league in a long timeHow the Rockets will still rise and fall on the development of Jalen Green, Jabari Smith, Jr., and Alperen SengunAnd, of course, our predictions for the Rockets’ season4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

Editor-in-chief of Air Alamo Noah Magaro-George joins to discuss the debut season of Victor Wembanyama. We discuss every aspect of his upcoming rookie season:How he looks physicallyWhere he’s improved the most from the SummerHow they’ll use him on both endsWhat lineups he’ll play inHow he’ll effect the Spurs bottom line as a rookieThen we rank the Spurs remaining prospects like Jeremy Sochan, Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, and Malaki Branham, and get into their developmental paths.Finally, we give our predictions for the Spurs’ season.4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

Longtime Miami scribe Ethan Skolnick of Five Reasons Sports guests to discuss the Heat’s chances of returning to the NBA Finals. Ethan discusses why he thinks this Heat roster is improved over the one that started the regular season a year ago, what the plan is for Erik Spoelstra’s rotation, and whether Jimmy Butler can do it again at age 34.Plus, is the Heat organization doing enough to support Butler’s pursuit of a championship?And, of course, we make our predictions for the Heat season. Nets beatman Brian Lewis of the New York Post is our guest to hit on a Nets team that we really haven’t seen together yet. How does Ben Simmons look, and how will he be used by this team? What are the expectations for Mikal Bridges after his breakout a year ago? Why wasn’t this team good defensively last year despite all their talent, and can they improve for this year? What are the chances of them moving some of their veterans?And, of course, we make our predictions for the Nets season. 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

Will Gottlieb of CHGO joins to discuss the Chicago Bulls. They’re bringing the band back, so do they project as the most similar team from a year ago?What are the chances that young players in the rotation can power a step forward? Who starts at point guard? Who finishes games? How will the Big 3 play this year with Vuc and DeRozan in their mid-30s now?Plus, we make our predictions for the Bulls season.4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

 Tim Cato of the Athletic is our guest to discuss the first full year of the Luka/Kyrie era. What can they take from their disappointing finish last year? Will the rookies really start? Can Josh Green be the answer for 2-way play? Is this a deeper team than commonly believed? Is Jaden Hardy a key piece of the team this year? And could Jason Kidd be on the hot seat if the team is below expectations?Plus, we make our predictions for the season. Jazz radioman and host of Locked on Jazz David Locke breaks down a Jazz team that we haven’t seen play together yet. Topics:Why David thinks Lauri Markkanen can take another leap this yearHow will the backcourt rotation shake out next to Jordan Clarkson?Can Walker Kessler prove that last year’s huge rim protection numbers are here to stay?How does John Collins fit in with the frontcourt?Should the Jazz YOLO and start Keyonte George at PG?Plus, Nate makes his predictions for the Jazz season.4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

We hit on all the tentacles of the Jrue Holiday trade:How good is this Celtics team on the floor? Who will start? How will they play on offense and defense now? Is this one of the most talented teams we’ve seen? What are their remaining weaknesses?Did the Celtics give up too much to get him?How did the Blazers do overall in the Dame trade? Were there other potential offers they should have prioritized? Now that we know the full return, how did Portland’s decision not to trade Dame earlier work out?Should other teams have beaten this offer from Boston? Could they have?What is this Blazers team now and how is their rebuild looking?Plus, we catch up on the latest news around the league.4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

Lakers beatman Jovan Buha of the Athletic joins to break down whether the Lakers can build on their surprise conference finals appearance. What is the status of LeBron and AD coming off injury? Can Austin Reaves take another leap? What does the starting lineup and rotation look like around them? How do new additions Gabe Vincent and Christian Wood fit in? Plus, we discuss our predictions for the Lakers season.4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

Maybe our most fascinating rookie extensions pod ever, with a new CBA bringing likely 10% yearly cap increases and the possibility of a 5th year on non-max extensions. Where do the likes of Patrick Williams, Onyeka Okongwu, Devin Vassell, Tyrese Maxey, Immanuel Quickley, and Jaden McDaniels end up?4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

Adam Mares of DNVR and Locked On Nuggets is our guest to look ahead to the defending champs’ season. As we look ahead to this year, what should we take from their championship run? Did they not face a dominant team, or did they just make those teams look bad? How much will the departures of Bruce Brown and Jeff Green hurt Denver? Which of the young players have the best chance of panning out? And of course we give our predictions for the Nuggets season.4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

They aren’t on national TV much, but we expect the Pacers to be League Pass darlings. On a more important note, how good will they be with key offseason additions Obi Toppin, Bruce Brown, and Jarace Walker? What are the chances of Bennedict Mathurin taking a leap in year two, and is he an obvious starter now over Buddy Hield? And, of course, we make our predictions for the season.4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

Frank Madden of Locked on Bucks is our guest to look at the cervine squad. What will change under Adrian Griffin? What do we make of Giannis’ recent comments on his contractual situation? And what does “regression to the mean” look like for Giannis? Plus, can the old lions of the big 4 hold on another year, and what does the depth look like further down the rotation? Finally, we give our predictions and discuss how Milwaukee matches up in a new-look East.

Anthony Slater of the Athletic gets into the weeds on this Warriors season. What will the Chris Paul acquisition look like? Who will start and close? Was this team close enough last year to believe that smaller tweaks can allow them to contend? What should we expect from Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody? And, of course, we give our predictions for the season.4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

We re-assess our 2022 offseason grades for Western Conference teams in alphabetical order, starting with the Dallas Mavericks through Los Angeles Lakers. Which of our evaluations proved prophetic, and which look worse in hindsight?4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

We hold ourselves accountable and take a look back at 12 of the 15 East teams’ 2022 offseasons. What moves look better or worse in retrospect? Which opinions were way off and which held up? In reverse alphabetical order from Washington to Charlotte, we discover that hindsight leads to huge changes.4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

Part 1: Time for offseason grades in a fascinating West offseason that saw big moves from the likes of Dallas, Golden State, Houston, Memphis, the Lakers, and more.4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

We continue our review of every full roster player in Summer League, including Dereck Lively II, O-Max Prosper, Jaden Hardy, Jordan Hawkins, Dyson Daniels, Kobe Bufkin, JHS, Max Christie, Jamie Jaquez, Brandon Podziemski, and more.Plus, catching up on the latest transactions around the league.4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

After looking at the top-4 picks in the draft last week, a review of Summer League for the rest of the prospects on San Antonio, Charlotte, Portland, and Houston.What did we make of players like Nick Smith, Jr., Jabari Smith, Jr., Shaedon Sharpe, Cam Whitmore, Tari Eason, and all the rest?4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

Pascal Siakam has emerged as a third All-Star trade candidate this summer. How would he fit on rumored suitors the Hawks and Pacers, and what would a fair price be for Siakam in the last year of his contract?The NBA Cup format and groups are announced, and we analyze which teams have the easiest path to the Final 8.  Plus, Paul Reed’s offer sheet is matched and some more interesting contract minutiae.Finally, a deep dive on what we learned about Victor Wembanyama at Summer League4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

The latest in free agency including Malik Beasley, Mason Plumlee, Bol Bol’s waiver, and a potential offer sheet for Matisse Thybulle.We also hit on the new NBA flopping rules, and then catch up on WATFOs, many of which look a lot different in retrospect regarding Bradley Beal, Kristaps Porzingis, Kyrie Irving, the Sacramento Kings, and more.For our complete offseason coverage, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Offseason Sale!DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

The first day of 2023 free agency did not disappoint. Nate and Danny evaluate every single deal that occurred, which free agents still remain, how much space and exceptions all the teams have, and pick our winners and losers of the first hours of free agency.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

In the 9th annual Mock Offseason Kevin Pelton, Danny Leroux, and Dan Feldman join Nate Duncan to simulate the 2023 offseason.First off, an overall view of the league and what the teams are trying to accomplish.  Then, we start with the Blazers’ situation with Damian Lillard, followed by assessing the market for big stars like James Harden, Fred VanVleet, and Kyrie Irving.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

Our long national nightmare is over, as John Collins has actually been traded! We discuss the fascinating and evolving dynamics around trading underperforming salaries, what the Jazz look like now, and why the Hawks needed to do this move.We also hit on the latest free agency rumors, plus an interesting argument about whether the NBA should allow sovereign wealth funds to invest.Then, two heavy-hitters this offseason. Toronto has Fred VanVleet and Jakob Poeltl as free agents, plus a number of key extension-eligible players. The pick they owe in the future also complicates matters.What do we expect Cam Johnson to re-sign for in Brooklyn? Does it make sense to trade for Damian Lillard?Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

A full breakdown of everything that happened on draft night 2023.  The Hornets’ pick at 2, the Blazers’ future after picking Scoot, the Chris Paul/Jordan Poole trade, plus analysis of every single first round pick and transaction.Plus, we pick the big winners and losers of the night.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

The premier draft YouTuber Keandre Ashley is back to discuss the top of the 2023 draft. Is Victor Wembanyama going to be a generational player, and what are the swing points? Should Brandon Miller or Scoot Henderson go #2 overall? Where do the Thompson twins fit in at the top of the draft? Cam Whitmore, Jarace Walker, or Taylor Hendricks? Gradey Dick or Anthony Black? Plus, Keandre gives some of the players he’s higher or lower on than consensus.And, make sure to check out the Hoop Intellect channel for full scouting breakdowns of all these prospects and more.For our complete draft and offseason coverage, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Offseason Sale!DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

Well that didn’t take long! Bradley Beal is now a Phoenix Sun. Was this the right move to boost Phoenix into championship contention? How bad are the financial ramifications for the Suns? Why were the Wizards able to get so little, and was it so little that they should have waited?We also hit on other big news, including the sale of the Charlotte Hornets and Ja Morant’s 25-game suspension.Then, two prospects with uncommon skill sets for one and dones in Taylor Hendricks and Gradey Dick.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

Big point guard Anthony Black of Arkansas is today’s scouting report. We try to assess what to make of his unique strengths and weaknesses at the position.After catching up on the latest rumors, we discuss one of the key teams of the offseason in the Houston Rockets. They are sitting on over $60 million in cap space. Do the James Harden rumors make sense for Houston? How should they be approaching the near future given they don’t control their next few years of draft picks? Who should they zero in on with the 4th pick? And if it’s not James Harden, which players make the most sense in free agency to satisfy the win-now edict but also build for the future?In San Antonio, what should they do with up to $38 million or so in cap space? Should they try to find young complements to Victor Wembanyama now, find solid veterans, or rent out their cap space to taxed out teams?Want all our draft scouting reports, offseason previews and much more? Subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Offseason Sale!DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

The Nuggets have their core under contract, but do have some luxury tax concerns and financial limitations bringing back Bruce Brown and Jeff Green. Can they use the tax mid-level to replace them? And how will they fill their regular season holes at backup point guard and backup center?Miami is facing a financial apocalypse at $15 million into the tax before re-signing Max Strus and Gabe Vincent. How can they pare salary, but also go big game hunting with their picks?Want all our draft scouting reports, offseason previews and much more? Subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Offseason Sale!DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

Seth Partnow of The Athletic and Sports Business Classroom, in addition to Dunc’d On Prime, joins to dissect the Nuggets’ dominant run to a likely NBA championship.Is Nikola Jokic now the inarguably best player in the world?Nate delivers his mea culpa for not believing in the Nuggets, and we also discuss whether any other vanquished team from the East would have fared better against Denver than Miami.We look at the lessons to take from this fascinating NBA playoffs. Plus, America’s favorite NBA podcast Simpsons-related gimmick returns.You can sign up for SBC at SportsBusinessClassroom.com and get a substantial discount using code June15.Want more Seth Partnow? Subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Offseason Sale to get his written analysis three times per week along with six ad-free episodes from Nate and Danny and John Hollinger plus much more!DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

Oh, you thought we covered a lot in the last CBA episode? In this one, Larry Coon and Nate hit on every other key aspect of the new CBA, including: The relaxed trade rulesThe Melo rule has been changedSign-and-trade restrictions above the Second Apron, the Kevin Durant ruleThe modifications to the implied no-trade clauseMore flexibility in stretching playersThe details of the new combine requirements and changes to agency pro daysNew Two-Way contract rulesInternational player payment modificationsThe playing requirements for league honorsPlus, Larry offers an even better discount for Sports Business Classroom Sign up at SportsBusinessClassroom.comFor more salary-cap analysis in podcasts and Daily Duncs, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Offseason Sale!Listen to Nate and Danny live call playoff games via Playback. Bookmark the schedule of games.

Miami utilizes its playoff formula to even the series in Denver. What adjustments do we expect as the series shifts to Miami, and what could sustain from this Heat performance?Then, we start our epic breakdown of Victor Wembanyama with a discussion of his defense.  The rest of the discussion is exclusively on available on Dunc'd On Prime, we then discuss every possible aspect of his game. How much do we believe in his shooting? Is he the most skilled center prospect ever, and will it translate to points? What is the best way to use him offensively? Plus, where does Wembanyama rank as a prospect historically, and just for fun where do we guess he’ll rank all-time when he hangs it up?Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear every episode with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

One of the under-discussed aspects of the NBA offseason is extensions. Many teams and players have huge decisions that will shape the league, including New Orleans with Brandon Ingram, Toronto with OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam, Sacramento with Domantas Sabonis, Boston with Jaylen Brown, and the Clippers with Paul George and Kawhi Leonard.Plus, John and Nate discuss the market-setting deal for Monty Williams in Detroit.For a complete list of players eligible for veteran extensions during the 2023-24 season, every Hollinger & Duncan episode, five additional ad-free episodes per week from Nate and Danny and much more, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Offseason Sale!Listen to Nate and Danny live call playoff games via Playback. Bookmark the schedule of games.

Scoot Henderson was considered a consensus number 2 pick in this year’s draft coming into the year, but has fallen to 3rd on a lot of boards. What do we make of his season and outlook, and how does he stack up to other point guard prospects over the years?Then, a look at the Celtics. The Jaylen Brown mega extension, Grant Williams’ free agency, what holes they have to fill on their team, and what kinds of options could exist for a big trade.Want all our draft scouting reports, offseason previews and much more? Subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Offseason Sale!DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

Our first draft scouting report on Brandon Miller. What do we know about his possible involvement in the alleged capital murder by a teammate in Tuscaloosa, and what effect should it have on his draft stock?On the floor, how does Miller compare with the elite wing prospects of the past few drafts, and would it make sense to take him as high as number 2?Want all our draft scouting reports (and much, much more)? Subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Offseason Sale!DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

Boston somehow wins a game that was an all-time classic in its own right, not to mention it gives them a chance to become the first team to come back from a 3-0 deficit.We go through the craziness of this game that preceded the last few minutes, before a thorough breakdown of the insanity leading up to Derrick White’s final tip.Also, what the heck do we expect to be the key strategic themes of an unprecedented Game 7?Finally, we discuss some key hirings including Adrian Griffin in Milwaukee and Michael Winger in Washington.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

The Nuggets survive the Lakers’ best shot with aplomb, as their offensive brilliance pushed the Lakers into too many difficult decisions. Plus, the Nuggets are a lot better at a pretty important skill.We look at two vanquished teams with high expectations and expensive rosters. What effect will the new CBA have on these teams’ approaches?For Philly, what is the plan if James Harden stays, and why might they blanche at offering him a long-term deal? What mechanisms are available to pivot if Harden returns to Houston?With Jordan Poole’s extension kicking in and Draymond Green’s player option, the Warriors face a financial apocalypse. But they also have plenty of assets to make a big move if needed.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

Larry Coon, the best CBA expert there is, joins the show to break down the biggest changes in 2023 CBA, including the dreaded second apron, changes to the minimum team salary, modifications to veteran and rookie scale extensions, the easing of trade rules, and much more.Larry also discusses his Sports Business Classroom, where you can use the CAPSPACE code to get $300 off.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

Jayson Tatum burnishes his legacy, while James Harden and Joel Embiid tarnish theirs in what became a Game 7 runaway for Boston. The amazing Boston defense, and what went wrong for Philly.Ja Morant keeps doing the same thing over and over, what do we expect to happen now?Monty Williams will be replaced in Phoenix as head coach. Was this the right decision? Plus, we rank the head coaching openings.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

James Harden has a second massive game and a second massive shot to power Philly to a 2-2 tie. Which team now has the edge in the series?Phoenix and Denver saw 3 players at an absolutely ridiculous level, but Devin Booker was the best among them even with Nikola Jokic putting up 53 points. Has the series changed without Chris Paul?Anthony Davis has been the best player on the floor for 2 of the 3 games in the series, and thus the Lakers lead it 2-1.The Knicks keep bashing their heads into the Miami Heat, with limited results. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMWatch playoff games with Nate & Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games.

The Game 1 home loser winning streak continues as the Warriors adjust to blow out the Lakers and even the series. What key factors will affect the outcome of the series going forward?Mike Budenholzer is out as Milwaukee Bucks coach. Was it the right decision?Joel Embiid returns, but Boston dominates to even the series. What signal can we take from this Game 2 going forward?Then, a look at the free agent small forward market with the likes of Khris Middleton, Josh Hart, Dillon Brooks, and Cameron Johnson.Want analysis of free agents at every position? Subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMWatch playoff games with Nate & Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games.

Stephen Curry submits a performance for the ages to conclude one of the best first-round series we’ve seen. Plus, the adjustments by Steve Kerr, that amazing 3rd quarter rebounding, and what to make of this stirring Kings season.Miami’s experience showed in a Game 1 victory at the Garden, but they may have to navigate without Jimmy Butler.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMWatch playoff games with Nate & Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games..

We go long on an epic Monday night of games.Jimmy Butler’s submits one of the great playoff games ever to push Milwaukee to the brink. We go through the Heat’s improbable comeback from 12 down in the last 6 minutes.LeBron James somehow summons the late game magic to go up 3-1 on Memphis.Plus, Houston gets their man in Ime Udoka.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMWatch playoff games with Nate & Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games..

Sacramento and Golden State play another classic down to the wire and are now tied at 2-2. We take you through the insane ending and prognosticate the series from here.New York has a 3-1 lead on Cleveland. Are we more impressed with the Knicks or disappointed in the Cavs?This rollercoaster Wolves season has at least one more loop in it.Philly closes out Brooklyn for the only sweep of the first round.Boston puts on their suits and puts Trae Young in the pick-and-roll to seize a 3-1 lead.Sadly, the undermanned Clippers had little shot against Phoenix over the weekend.Ja Morant is back, but the Lakers outclassed the Grizz for a 2-1 lead.Uh, has anyone noticed the championship favorites are down 2-1 in the first round? Milwaukee has struggled markedly in 2 of the 3 games of this series so far.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMWatch playoff games with Nate & Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games..

Golden State lives to fight on with a thorough victory over Sacramento. What does it mean going forward with the Kings still up 2-1?Ty Lue goes to the “too little, too late” lineup, as Devin Booker’s 45 points in 45 minutes pace the Suns in the absence of Kawhi Leonard for the Clips.Flagrants, ejections, and oh yeah, the actual game on the floor as the Sixers take a 3-0 lead.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMWatch playoff games with Nate & Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games.

Nate was in the building for a series that started off living up to its building in Sacramento.  How did the Kings beat the Warriors in Game 1, and has the outlook for the series changed?The Knicks exposed some of the Cavs’ weaknesses, plus the strategic quandary Cleveland must solve to be competitive in this series.Brooklyn actually……played pretty well against Philly? But they still lost by 20. Is it good that they looked ok or bad that it still wasn’t close to good enough?The Hawks played one of the worst halves you can on both ends in losing to the Celtics.The Lakers take a 1-0 lead on the road behind their supporting cast as Ja Morant’s status is in doubt going forward. Fix the charge!The Clippers rally for an inspiring win behind Kawhi Leonard and Russell Westbrook, while Phoenix has major questions to answer.Giannis Antetokounmpo also exits early, but Jimmy Butler exorcises some of his demons against the Bucks with a virtuoso performance.The Nuggets take care of business against a toothless Wolves offense.Watch playoff games with Nate & Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

On paper, Sacramento can’t guard Golden State. So the question is, can they outscore them with their record-setting offense?The Hawks go 9 deep with quality players, as do the Celtics. That’s rare for a 2-7 matchup, but the key is whether Trae Young can keep up with the Js and their scoring.Is there more than meets the eye to this weird Brooklyn team that has nobody to guard Joel Embiid going up against the Sixers?Finally, a look at which high school prospects shined in last week’s Nike Hoop Summit.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

A recap of a wild Wolves/Pels game. Should and will Rudy Gobert be suspended? Is the Gobert punch or McDaniels breaking his hand the bigger story? Plus, why the Pels blew their best chance of scoring down the stretch and the brilliance of Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards.We go through the rest of the West playoff picture, and discuss whether the Clippers should have considered trying a little less against the Suns, and whether it made sense for the Kings to rest their players against Golden State on Friday.We also catch up on the final lottery odds, and the Mavericks’ shenanigans. Is this investigation of their tanking fair?  Houston and Detroit will have new coaches next year.Finally, a look ahead to the play-in game in the East between Miami and Atlanta.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

Danny makes a special appearance to give our finals picks for our awards. No narratives need apply as we go deep into the weeds on Jokic vs Embiid vs Giannis for MVP.  Plus, our picks for All-NBA as we wildly indulge ourselves by considering players with fewer than 65 games played, COY, DPOY, 6MOY, ROY, Executive and Not Executive of the Year, and Most Improved Player.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

We go through everything that is known about the new CBA so far, and assess whether we think the deal points that have been reported are good or bad for the game and what the unintended consequences might be.  Plus, we look at whether the owners or players seem to have come out better in the end.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

A look at 13 teams in the Eastern Conference as the playoffs nearATL–The Hawks have two expensive starters and two young backups needing extensions at the 4 and 5CLE–Isaac Okoro and Dean Wade’s shootingWAS–The Wiz are in the middle of a nearly unprecedented 5-year streakORL–Paolo Banchero’s efficiency has fallen off. Why?TOR–Jakob Poeltl is doing what the Raps thought he couldMIL–How does Giannis’ season stack up with last year?NYK–What will the Knicks do without Julius Randle?MIA–The declines of Vincent and StrusIND–Isaiah Jackson will be a focus for the tanking PacersDET–The James Wiseman era in DetroitCHI–The Bulls with Beverley, and their play-in hopesBRK–Have the Nets disappointed since the deadline?CHA–Steve Clifford has this group defendingFour more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

What will the landscape of the NBA look like in 2025? Dan Feldman joins to predict the two best teams in each conference, the NBA champion, and the two worst teams in the league.But first, we catch up on the latest news and the state of the playoff race after the weekend.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

The eternal Jokic/Embiid debate continues in our center rankings, while further down we grapple with the offensive stars vs two-way role players conundrum.For rankings of every position (with text of our lists and stats we consult, including Seth Partnow exclusives), subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime:duncdon.supportingcast.fm 

A look at where we went right and wrong in our over/under picks for the season.  After a rough 2021-22, were Nate and Danny able to get back on the winning track. Plus our best and worst picks, lucky wins, bad beats, and of course the Nate vs Danny head-to-head.4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

Power forward perhaps has fewer stars than any position, but it’s also the position perhaps most important for determining the style of basketball a team plays on both ends.  How do we reconcile that when determining the best players at the position?To get Nate's and Danny's rankings of every position and top 10 players in the league, text of their lists and statistics they consult (including Seth Partnow exclusives), subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

Nate and Danny catch up on the top-12 teams in the West.DEN: How is the defense holding up?MEM: What to make of Dillon Brooks’ offense?PHX and SAC play a key game for the 3rd seed in the WestLAC: They’ve won 3 straight after 5 straight losses, with Kawhi Leonard back to playing at an All-NBA levelGSW: Steph is back, but can they survive without Andrew Wiggins?DAL: The Mavs have gotten all they could have wanted from Kyrie Irving so farMIN: The Rudy Gobert effectUTA: Ochai Agbaji moves into a larger roleNOP: Trey Murphy has 41 vs the Blazers, but CJ and Ingram without Zion have struggled immensely this seasonLAL: Anthony Davis has kept the Lakers in postseason contentionOKC: Josh Giddey (not Kitty) had a blueprint game vs Golden State4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

Sports media reporter Andrew Marchand of the New York Post and the Marchand & Ourand podcast is our guest to discuss myriad sports media topics including:Where does the NBA rank as a TV property?Why is the NBA about to get paid more despite declining ratings?What would the NBA like to do with local TV rights in light of the Diamond Sports bankruptcy affecting 16 teams?Who are the major players for the NBA’s next national TV contracts?How much does he expect the NBA to get in rights fees?How well are the NBA’s TV partners presenting the league?Plus, Danny and Nate discuss the latest news on Ja Morant, KD, Zion, and more.For six ad-free episodes per week, including Hollinger & Duncan, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

Former NBA Referee and now NBA SVP of Referee Development and Training Monty McCutchen joins to discuss where NBA refereeing has improved, how the league has evolved referee training, which rules changes have been harder to implement, and how to really tell when it’s a block or a charge.Then we look at 5 teams in the East:NYK/MIA: Julius Randle’s ridiculous isolation scoring powers the Knicks vs Jimmy Butler and Bam AdebayoPHI/MIL: Philly snaps the Bucks’ 16-game winning streak, showing off some matchup advantages vs the Bucks in the processWAS: Bradley Beal is having a bounce-back season4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, and you can get every Hollinger & Duncan as well ! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

Time to take stock of the first four and a half months of the season. Who are our picks for MVP, All-NBA, DPOY, ROY, COY, 6MOY?For six ad-free episodes per week, including Hollinger & Duncan, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

UTA and OKC play an OT classic. Lauri Markkanen begins the next step in his evolution, plus Mark Daignault and Will Hardy on a unique Thunder tactic that makes them hard to guard.SAS: Malaki Branham has shown some unexpected skills.DEN and MEM: The Grizz get revenge for a blowout loss to the Nuggets. Did they expose any particular weaknesses?NOP: Their key players without Zion were great last year, but have struggled this year. Why?HOU: It could be a rough watch the rest of the year without Eric Gordon.GSW and MIN: A key fight for playoff positioning goes the Warriors’ way in a shorthanded duel between Klay Thompson and Naz Reid.4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

Flashback (Nov. 8, 2016): Kevin Pelton of ESPN joins to discuss which current NBA players will and should make the Hall of Fame.  We run through our criteria for the Hall of Fame and examine the credentials of over 40 current players and coaches.  The analysis runs from locks like Dirk Nowitzki and LeBron James, to borderline cases like Joe Johnson, Derrick Rose, and Kevin Love, and finally which young players have the best shot of making it.For six (nearly all modern) episodes per week, including Hollinger & Duncan, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

The Warriors allow the completion of the Gary Payton II trade.  Zion Williamson is out for weeks more in New Orleans–what does this mean for their hopes? Plus we catch up on the rest of the non-trade news around the league.Then a look at the Lakers and Mavs deadline acquisitions through the lens of their weekend games.For six episodes per week, including Hollinger & Duncan, subscribe to to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Trade Deadline Sale before it ends:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

A look at every single move on Deadline Day from each team’s perspective–the finances, the value, the effect on the floor, and every other aspect.Plus, the big winners and losers, the deals that didn’t get done, and the landscape of the league in the aftermath of a huge deadline season.For even more trade-deadline coverage – including Part 2, our Kevin Durant trade episode, our Lakers-Timberwolves-Jazz trade episode, Hollinger & Duncan and more – subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Trade Deadline Sale before it ends:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

All angles of the Kyrie trade. Would we have done this as the Nets? Did they take the best package? Where does this leave this team as a contender?Would we have done this as the Mavs? Was this better than Door #2? How good is this Mavs team? Does this make it more likely Luka Doncic is a Mav in a few years?What about the jilted suitors, should they and could they have offered more?Why we think Kyrie and his team did a great job from a business perspective?We also hit on the impact of Steph Curry’s lower leg injury.Five more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, as well as Nate’s weekly podcast with John Hollinger DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

What will the Spurs do with $27 million in cap space and Jakob Poeltl?Dallas faces the perpetual question of whether to hold onto their chips for the big move or get better this year.Houston faces the perpetual question of an Eric Gordon trade.New Orleans and Memphis both have a ton of assets but have young cores. Can they afford to wait out this deadline or should they be aggressive? Who would be the optimal acquisitions?To get even more trade-deadline coverage – including our Mock Trade Deadline – subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Trade Deadline Sale:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

In part 2 of 3, huge and unexpected deals continue to go down as contenders try to shore up their lineups, more former All-Stars are on the move, and Jae Crowder finally gets traded!Subscribe to get the full episode and Part 3 of the Mock Trade Deadline only on Dunc’d On Prime with our special Mock Trade Deadline sale, and you’ll get an insane amount of NBA content from Nate Duncan, Danny Leroux, Dan Feldman, Seth Partnow, and John Hollinger all year long.DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm 

In part 1 of the 2023 Mock Trade Deadline, we take the league’s temperature by setting out the goals for all 30 teams, and then get right to it with some of the big names that may or may not be available this deadline.  We’ve got some mind-bending deals this year, and it starts with a bang.Subscribe to get the last 2 hours of the Mock Trade Deadline only on Dunc’d On Prime with our special Mock Trade Deadline sale, and you’ll get an insane amount of NBA content from Nate Duncan, Danny Leroux, Dan Feldman, Seth Partnow, and John Hollinger all year long.Five more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, as well as Nate’s weekly podcast with John Hollinger DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

The latest news, including how the bankruptcy of 16 of the league’s local TV partners is both a risk and an opportunity. We also discuss the All-Star starters and our disagreements, and then Miami’s challenges with their need to upgrade the 4 and their clogged books, Charlotte’s moving anything that isn’t tied down, and Orlando’s status as the most boring team at the deadline.To get even more trade-deadline coverage – including our mock trade deadline – subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Trade Deadline Sale:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

OKC and SAC: Two surprise teams reveal their huge contrasts against one another.POR: Despite the presence of Dame Lillard, their failures in the clutch have led to a recent cold streak.GSW: What does the new starting lineup with Jordan Poole mean for their future?DEN: They’ve improved without Jokic, and they’re quietly putting together a spectacular 3-point shooting season as a team.DAL: Their shooters have some of the easiest 3s in the league. Why could that be? Plus, the Christian Wood at center experience.MIN: They’ve held it together as Anthony Edwards has consolidated his improvement from last year.MEM: A top-2 seed in the West looks likely–how has their formula changed from last year?NOP: They’re 3-8 in January, as health and opponent shooting luck have caught up to them.LAL: Is it possible that LeBron and Russ together…..has actually worked?SAS: The curious case of Jakob Poeltl’s rim protection.Five more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, as well as Nate’s weekly podcast with John Hollinger DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

First, we catch up on the latest news and trade rumors around the league.  Then, a look at the five teams in the Pacific Division.PHX: Is their season worth saving with a trade, and will their ownership situation allow it?LAL: Have you heard their 2027 and 2029 firsts are available?LAC: With limited assets, is there a move available that would do more than shuffle the deck chairs?GSW: What are their options to find a 5th closer at the 4 next to Draymond?SAC: Perhaps they’d like to go all-in to solidify their playoff squad for the next few years, but do they have the scratch?To get trade-deadline outlooks for all 30 teams (and much more), subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime:duncdon.supportingcast.fm

BOS/BRK:  What do we make of the post KD Nets as Boston’s depth handles them at home?WAS: Taking stock of Rui Hachimura after a recent hot streakTOR: The Raptors are far better on offense with Pascal on the floor. Is he an elite offensive player?ORL: The Magic are playing much better than their recordNYK: How has Jalen Brunson’s game changed in New YorkMIA: The Heat are where they need to be, kindaCHI: Nikola Vucevic’s 43 points steamroll the WarriorsIND: Isaiah Jackson has flashed intriguing rim-protecting potentialDET: How have our impressions of Jaden Ivey evolved since the draft?Five more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, as well as Nate’s weekly podcast with John Hollinger DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

Great questions live from subscribers in the Discord! Topics:How can Cade Cunningham fulfill his offensive potential?The Raptors have to make a decision.What would a Denver vs Memphis matchup look like in the playoffs?What’s the case for great offensive centers who aren’t that good on defense at a championship level?When will Houston win a playoff series?What was the path not traveled for the Mavs when they did the Porzingis deal?What are the chances the Bulls pivot to tanking?What are the chances that a record-tying 5 players average over 30 points per game this year?To participate in the next live mailbag/get access to the Dunc'd On Discord, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

The first 15 in 60 of the new year takes a look at the West:Denver completely destroyed the LA Clippers on Thursday, who have now lost 6 straight.MEM: Jaren Jackson, Jr. is in the midst of an unprecedented defensive season.NOP: Trey Murphy has taken a big step forward for the Pels this year.DAL: the offense when Luka is off the floor, as they fall to 0-4 without himSAC and LAL: The Kings’ defense has taken a step back and they lost a wild one against the suddenly hot LakersPHX: The collapse of the Phoenix defense this yearGSW: A rough loss to the Magic but reinforcements are on the wayMIN and HOU: They played each other today, and I guess I have to talk about it. But Wolves have won 4 straight!POR: Anfernee Simons’ resilient offenseUTA: Lauri Markkanen is scoring in unique ways and Ochai Agbaji is in the rotationOKC: The offense is taking the right shots, and why Shai is so hard to stopSAS: Devin Vassell’s season may be over, but he’s taken a big step forward this year.Five more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, as well as Nate’s weekly podcast with John Hollinger DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

Time to take stock of the first two and a half months of the season. Who are our picks for MVP, All-NBA, DPOY, ROY, COY, 6MOY?  Plus our picks for sophomore of the year, most surprising and disappointing players and teams, Executive of the Year and Not Executive of the Year.To get six ad-free episodes per week, join Dunc'd On Prime:duncdon.supportingcast.fm

Philadelphia authors a comeback win against the Knicks behind Joel Embiid and James Harden.Dallas exposes the Lakers’ defensive deficiencies with a Christmas record 51-point quarter.The game of the day was Phoenix and Denver with a rollicking OT finish.Boston shot the cover off the ball to put up 139 against the vaunted Bucks defense while holding Giannis to two baskets in the paint.The Warriors outshoot Memphis with some quality contributions from their bench, while some old Grizzlies bugaboos rear their heads once again.Five more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, as well as Nate’s weekly podcast with John HollingerDuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

Nate returns from the G-League Showcase with thoughts on the Elam ending, trade candidates, the CBA, and the NBA players at the Showcase. But first, we discuss the Suns sale to Matt Ishbia, the Hawks moving on from Travis Schlenk, the Pistons recommitting to Troy Weaver, the Bulls seemingly less committed to each other, and the rest of the latest league news.John, Danny, and Nate rank the top prospects 23 and under in the NBA. Which of these players would we most want on our franchise for the rest of their careers?Dunc'd On Prime makes a great gift. Subscribe with our Seth Partnow Sale for yourself or someone else:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

TOR and BRK: Scottie Barnes shines down the stretch but Kyrie gets the game-winnerPHI: James Harden since his return, and why spacing is so important for this teamNYK: Quentin Grimes’ ascension into the starting lineup has coincided with a Knicks win streakMIL: Joe Ingles will return tomorrow, while Bobby Portis has helped keep them afloat with his postupsMIA: Their offense is 25th. Why, and can it improve?IND: The Pacers are top-4 in a stat that shows why they’re so hard to guardDET: The Pistons are 14th in offense since Cade went down!CLE: How is Lamar Stevens working as the starting 3?ATL: AJ Griffin is a bright spot for the HawksCHI: The age-old question of how Patrick Williams is developingWant six ad-free episodes per week and much more? Subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Seth Partnow Sale:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

In this episode of Real Good, Commissioner of the WNBA Cathy Engelbert shares how she approached the development of a landmark agreement to improve player pay and benefits, and our hosts and guests dive into what needs to change in order for women pro athletes to be celebrated in the way they deserve. Use this link or search  "Real Good" in your podcast player to subscribe.

Nate and Danny introduce Seth Partnow’s exclusive stats to provide illuminating observations about all 15 teams in the East.Want more of Seth's content, six ad-free episodes per week and much more? Subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Seth Partnow Sale:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

LAL: How sustainable is the recent success on both ends? What does this team need to further improve this season?MEM: Are the Grizz favorites in the West? Should they make a trade to boost those odds?MIN: How do they pivot if the Twin Towers doesn’t work? Can DLo sustain his improved play in December?OKC: Where will they end up in the standings, and should they manipulate that? Do they have “too many guys”?POR: Chances of a top 6 seed? Is it a problem if Sharpe takes too many long 2s?SAC: Where does Sabonis rank among centers? Can the Kings be a dangerous playoff team?SAS: Where would Sochan and Vassell go in redrafts? How about the Poeltl situation?UTA: Who are the keepers on the Jazz? What is the trade value of the vets?Want six ad-free episodes per week? Subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Seth Partnow sale:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

Our bi-weekly look at the West:GSW: Are they fixed? And why do they have Boston’s number?NOP and PHX: A loooong look at this key game between the two best teams in the West.DAL: Is Luka-ball best for the Mavs? Would a realistic trade for another ballhandler make them a contender?DEN: How the heck is this bench not fixed already? How can they do it? What about an MPJ for John Collins trade?HOU: What’s KPJ’s best role? Would you rather have Alperen Sengun or Jalen Duren?LAC: Do they still have a chance to compete for the championship? Should they consider a Kawhi trade? What other trades are out there for them?Plus, a remembrance of the late Paul Silas.Want six ad-free episodes per week? Subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Seth Partnow sale:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

Nate and Danny look at which players we think will be most overpaid relative to their projected production over the life of their contracts in this new era of mega-extensions before each picking their top-5 worst contracts.To listen to Nate and Danny pick the NBA's best contracts, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Seth Partnow sale:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

A long mailbag look at the top 9 teams in the East:BOS: Celtics over the field to win the East? What’s wrong with the defense? How will Rob’s return affect the offense?MIL: Where Danny ranks the Bucks as an organization; Is Middleton the ideal star (not superstar) to pair with Giannis? Should the Bucks trade for Crowder?CLE: Should the Cavs consider building around Mobley at C? What are realistic trades to upgrade at the 3?TOR: Why has Scottie Barnes been inefficient this year? Is FVV’s free agent price on the wane? Could a trade improve the halfcourt offense?BRK: TJ Warren’s return, where does Kyrie rank among PGs, WATFO Kyrie has more off-court drama this season?PHI: Is PJ Tucker’s lack of offense a problem? Is it good that Joel Embiid is operating from the nail instead of the post? How does Maxey compare to other young scoring guards?ATL: Is Trae Young overrated by stats? What is John Collins’ trade value?MIA: Should they start Herro? What do the stats say about Bam’s offense this year?WAS: Do the Wiz make the playoffs? What will the new contracts for Porzingis and Kuzma be?Five more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, as well as Nate’s weekly podcast with John Hollinger DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

Time to take stock of the first month and a half of the season. Who are our picks for MVP, All-NBA, DPOY, ROY, COY, 6MOY?  Plus our picks for sophomore of the year, most surprising and disappointing players and teams, Executive of the Year and Not Executive of the Year.Six ad-free episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, including Nate’s weekly podcast with John Hollinger. Join with our Seth Partnow sale:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fmWith @DannyLeroux and @NateDuncanNBA

Our bi-weekly look at the West goes in order of net rating:PHX: A breakdown of how this team is so good offensively despite the relative lack of star power, plus Deandre Ayton’s defenseNOP and MEM: We caught the Pels on the wrong night against Memphis, but how much does this performance signal potential weaknesses that good teams like Memphis can exploit?GSW and MIN: The Warriors are getting back on track with some rotational changes, while the Golden State stress test exposes the work the Wolves still have to doDAL: A loss to Toronto exposed how the Mavs’ secondary players have been letting them down so far this season.UTA: How has the offense changed with Mike Conley out, and what is their secret defensive weakness?Five more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, as well as Nate’s weekly podcast with John Hollinger DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fmSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @DannyLeroux and @NateDuncanNBA.

Seth Partnow, former head of analytics for the Milwaukee Bucks, discusses his new role with Dunc’d On Prime which includes posting a couple times a week and proprietary stats support. He introduces some of the new stats he’ll be providing, plus some observations he’s gleaned from his analysis early in the season.Then, Danny and Nate get into great questions from the Discord:When is it generally time to reevaluate our evaluation on a player, and specifically Lauri Markkanen?What’s the best way to think about the value of future draft picks?How is Dunc’d On Prime doing 2 years out?Should the league get rid of pick protection?How could having fewer games actually come to fruition?Nick Nurse’s comments on GTJIs is good or bad that stars are moving more via trade than free agency now?How much do recent social media foibles hurt the league’s image as socially progressive?Nate’s favorite Thanksgiving side dish.In honor of Seth joining Dunc'd On Prime, we're offering a special sale! Subscribe now at DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm.For $149 per year, you will get six ad-free episodes per week – including Hollinger & Duncan – Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs, access to team-by-team cap sheets, access to the Dunc'd On Discord and more! And now, that "more" will include Seth's statistical breakdowns!

Our bi-weekly look at the 15 teams in the EastWAS and CHA: The Wizards move to 5-1 on their homestand against the LaMelo-less HornetsTOR: A more granular breakdown of the Raps’ unique playstylePHI and MIL: The Sixers get a nice home win against Giannis and the Bucks, as we dive into the matchup issues with these two teamsNYK: The defense has sorely disappointed so farORL: Where has Jalen Suggs improved so far this year and what is his outlook?MIA: The Heat are very injured and could use something from Duncan RobinsonDET: If this is it for Cade Cunningham this year, what can we take from his performance and how the Pistons should build their team going forward?IND: Why has the offense been so good?CHI: Are the Bulls in trouble? Is Zach LaVine?CLE: The Cavs right the ship with 2 winsBRK: Ben Simmons and Kyrie are back, but what’s fueling their defensive improvement?ATL: The Hawks have a top-10 defense and a bottom-half offense? Which of those will sustain?BOS: Breaking down the Celtics’ ridiculous offenseFive more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, as well as Nate’s weekly podcast with John Hollinger DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fmSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @DannyLeroux and @NateDuncanNBA. 

Our first pod wasn’t nearly enough time to run through all the fascinating issues for the upcoming CBA. Keith Smith of Spotrac discusses the owners’ proposals for lowering the age limit, addressing tanking, changing the tampering rules, the in-season tournament, and addressing tanking, plus some of his own creative ideas for CBA changes.Five more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, as well as Nate’s weekly podcast with John Hollinger DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fmSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @DannyLeroux and @NateDuncanNBA.

Our bi-weekly look at the Western ConferenceUTA; Is the Jazz offense sustainable, and also Joel’s 59 points against themSAS: The Spurs’ style of offense, plus the emergence of an unexpected starSAC: Domantas Sabonis has his best game as a King vs Golden StateGSW: The state of the Warriors as they’ve lost 7 straight road gamesMEM: Desmond Bane is having a unique season so farPOR: Why they lost to Dallas, but why they still look like a very solid team in the WestDAL: Luka’s 40-point triple double and Jason Kidd’s unorthodox closing lineup helps close out PortlandOKC: They’re 20th on offense!!! after putting up a buck-45 on the KnicksHOU: Jalen Green is bouncing back, plus their second unit has an encouraging stretch to make things interesting against New OrleansNOP: Zion is rounding into form, and we discuss the evolution of Willie Green’s rotation fitting these interesting pieces togetherFive more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, as well as Nate’s weekly podcast with John Hollinger DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fmSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @DannyLeroux and @NateDuncanNBA.

The first ever Dunc’d On Prime live mailbag with callers from our Discord. A trip down Bulls memory lane, early thoughts on Shaedon Sharpe, why the Grizz are underrated right now, should the cap be raised to the same level as the tax, and who should be the MVP through 10 games.Want to participate in the next live mailbag? Join Dunc'd On Prime. DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fmIn addition to Discord access, you'll get six episodes per week, including Nate’s weekly podcast with John Hollinger, access to our cap sheets and more.Subscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @DannyLeroux and @NateDuncanNBA

Our first bi-weekly look at the East features 12 of the 15 teams:ATL: The early returns on Trae/Dejounte, and why Nate thinks this Hawks team has to play a lot better despite being 6-3BOS: The weird starter/bench splits, Jayson Tatum's scorching start, and how Malcolm Brogdon has changed the C’s style of play.BRK: Ugh, Kyrie again. Plus, where the Nets have fallen off with Ben Simmons on the floor.CHA: Jalen McDaniels’ interesting start to the season, and how the Hornets have managed to be above-average on defense so far. And the Miles Bridges situation takes its latest turn.CHI and TOR: A recap of a fantastic Bulls/Raptors game on Sunday. Plus a look at the Raptors’ unique style of play, and concern around the Zach LaVine situation despite a solid start for ChicagoCLE: The Cavs show their quality with two business-like wins against bad teams.DET: The offense has actually been solid with Cade on the floor, but that bench and defense…..IND: Why the Pacers’ offense has been solid so far. Plus a reason to expect them to get better on defense–if they maintain their personnel.NYK and PHI play a crazy Friday night gameORL’s promising frontcourt shines over the weekend, while unexpected backcourt contributions helped them to a signature win over the WarriorsFive more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, as well as Nate’s weekly podcast with John Hollinger DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fmSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @DannyLeroux and @NateDuncanNBA.

Fellow CBA dork Keith Smith of Spotrac joins to discuss the 2023 CBA negotiations.  Keith talks to a ton of agents about CBA issues and provided a great perspective on the players’ side of the CBA negotiations. We also give our thoughts on whether the proposed changes would be good or bad for the game. Among the topics discussed:The owner’s desire for a hard capLiberalizing the extension and max salary rulesChanges to the two-way contractThe possibility of players owning part of teamsPlayers getting a piece of expansion feesRolling over unused cap space from year to yearDunc’d On Prime is the only place to get all six of our episodes, including one with Nate and John Hollinger, ad-free each week! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @DannyLeroux and @NateDuncanNBA

Our first bi-weekly look at the West.  HOU: Dan Feldman shares his early impressions of Jabari Smith;DAL: The Christian Wood dilemma, Luka’s historic start and our early impressions of them in the West;DEN and LAL: Discussing the Lakers first win of the season against a close to healthy Denver squad;GSW: The strategic machinations behind their win against Miami, and our concern level after 2 straight East Coast losses;LAC: The Clippers struggles in 3 straight losses to OKC and NOP and where the offense has come up short so farMEM and UTA: A wild Saturday night game in Salt Lake, Desmond Bane’s breakout, and why the Jazz are so hard to guardSAS: The Josh Primo release and allegations, plus the keys to their 5-2 startDunc’d On Prime is the only place to get all six of our episodes, including one with Nate and John Hollinger, ad-free each week! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @DannyLeroux and @NateDuncanNBA

A listener suggested we look back at our rankings of the worst contracts in the league, so we flash back to less than two years ago and see how those picks have aged.But first, a look at the latest news and notes from around the league.Dunc’d On Prime is the only place to get all six of our episodes, including one with Nate and John Hollinger, ad-free each week! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @DannyLeroux and @NateDuncanNBA

We continue familiarizing ourselves with all these teams at the start of the season, with a focus on TOR/MIA, GSW/DEN, HOU/MEM, ATL/ORL, plus some smaller notes on the Spurs, Pacers, Thunder, and Pistons.Plus, Friday Daily Duncs.Friday Daily DuncsRob MurphyThe Pistons are investigating assistant general manager Rob Murphy over an allegation of workplace misconduct involving a former female employee, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Hopefully, the investigation will produce a just outcome.James Edwards III of The Athletic profiled Murphy in August.LeBron JamesLeBron James drew attention to the Lakers' lack of quality 3-point shooting after they shot 10-for-40 (25%) from beyond the arc in their season-opener.Well, they shot even worse – 9-for-45 (20%) – in a loss to the Clippers last night.LeBron:"Our ballclub is our ballclub, and I'm definitely not going to sit here and harp on what we can't do every single game. That's not a leader. What I know we can do: We can defend our ass off. And we did that tonight, which gave us an opportunity to win, and we just couldn't make it happen. But, I'm OK with that."LeBron both tries to be a good leader and sometimes makes passive-aggressive comments. In this case, he has already made his point. The Lakers' roster has a crucial flaw, particularly for a LeBron team. The front office heard that. Not much else to be done at this moment.At some point, LeBron might try to accelerate the Lakers' trade timeline or reiterate what he wants a trade to accomplish.But for now, LeBron is seemingly settling into trying to win games with the teammates he has.Darvin HamRussell Westbrook said coming off the bench in the Lakers' preseason finale "absolutely" could have contributed to his hamstring injury.Lakers coach Darvin Ham:"First and foremost, let me be clear with this. The Lakers, myself, my staff – we in no way, shape or form would ever put anybody – a player, an employee – in harm's way, be it physically, mentally, spiritually. We don't stand for that. We're not about that. That's not who we are."Ham said he and Westbrook had a "brief discussion."Ham:"We moved on. We've got an understanding. And again, as the coach of this team, my staff and I, we’re going to do what’s best for our team to be as successful as it can be. And I’ll just leave it at that.”Ham was hired in part for his ability to hold players accountable. Westbrook is a different challenge. But Ham sounds resolute.Ham, via Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register:"You have to be prepared to do whatever your team needs you to do,” he added. “And that’s called being a professional. So, however we choose to use him, there has to be a willingness there to sacrifice for your teammates and the overall good of the team if that course of action is going to lead to success.”The true test will come if Ham decides bringing Westbrook off the bench would be better for the Lakers. And, really, we might not know if that happens. We'll know only if Ham follows through. Assuming the coach does, we'll see how Westbrook buys in – and how Ham responds if Westbrook makes more waves.But for now, Ham can call this latest issue quashed.Christian WoodWhich of Luka Doncic's Mavericks teammates has been the best player? Kristaps Porzingis set the bar while fizzling, which says something about the bar. I'd say Jalen Brunson last year.Tim Cato of The Athletic analyzes whether it might be Christian Wood.Wood isn't even starting for Dallas. But he's darned talented and, as Cato details, has already shown nice chemistry with Doncic. That seems sustainable given the multiple ways Wood can attack the pick-and-roll. If Wood defends a little better – I believe he's capable – this pairing could really work.Santi AldamaDanny's pick for biggest surprise player – Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama – looks pretty good. Starting at power forward with Jaren Jackson Jr. out, Aldama scored 18 points on 3-of-8 3-point shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds in Memphis' season-opening win over the Knicks on Wednesday. The Grizzlies outscored New York by 18 in his 39 minutes (and got outscored by 15 in the other nine minutes).Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal looked deeper into Aldama's performance, including how the slender Aldama held up defensively against the burlier Julius Randle.Victor WembanyamaWant more Victor Wembanyama hype? David Aldridge of The Athletic talked to six NBA personnel people about the presumptive No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft and delivers plenty.My favorite quote:It’s not just his skill. It’s the flexibility he moves with. It’s incredible. It’s like seeing a giraffe, but a giraffe that’s moving like a completely different animal. And you’re going: ‘Wait a minute; that’s a giraffe, it’s supposed to move slowly.’ And, meanwhile, it’s like this giraffe that’s a predator. The giraffe is hunting you. And you’re going wait, what? It’s something we’ve never seen before.It's also interesting how Aldridge's sources seem divided on how to best deploy the 7-foot-4 Wembanyama defensively.One: "He’s not a switch defender; he’s a drop guy."Another: "He slides and moves so well, if they put him in pick-and-roll, he can switch. There’s not a lot of fives in our league that can do that."A third: "He’s a four. He’s not going to be able to guard threes out on the perimeter all the time."A fourth: "No one that big is going to stay in front of prime-time NBA guards consistently out on the perimeter. But he has enough lateral movement — it’s probably the best I’ve ever seen in anybody that big – that he’ll surprise you from time to time on some stuff out there. But the great equalizer, if you blow by him, you talk about some guys that’ll be looking over their shoulder as they’re going to the basket. You could beat him, and he could be at the free-throw line, and he takes one step and he’s pinning the thing."A fifth: "If whoever he gets drafted by ever had some type of conception of utilizing a zone? Can you imagine having a backline (with him) – or maybe even putting him in the top of defenses, trying to see over this albatross of a player?"Pick swapsPick swaps have become the rage as teams look to circumvent the Stepien Rule, which prohibits trading future first-round picks in consecutive drafts. Pick swaps allow teams to convey value in consecutive future drafts by retaining a first-rounder every other year, albeit a lower first-rounder.Think of pick swaps, and the first one that comes to mind is probably Celtics-Nets in 2017. As a condition of the Kevin Garnett-Paul Pierce trade four years earlier, Boston swapped its first-round pick (No. 27) for Brooklyn's (No. 1). The Celtics traded down to No. 3 and picked Jayson Tatum, who has developed into a star and left the Nets (and 76ers, who moved up to get Markelle Fultz No. 1) looking foolish.But pick swaps don't usually work like that.Zach Kram of The Ringer dug into the history of pick swaps and found most don't even get exercised. He determined the average value of a first-round pick swap is the No. 36 pick.Kram's research and presentation are certainly useful. Read his article, and you will be more informed.But I think he underplays the upside of pick swaps. The draft – and therefore, draft picks – are about upside. For many teams, the draft is the best – maybe only – way to get a franchise-changing star. That's more likely to happen high in the draft.A high second-rounder might have the average value of a pick swap. But only an unprotected pick swap has that limitless upside. That carries significant value.At some point, successful teams have all hit big on a player. Moderately positive moves aren't enough. You can keep hitting singles. But in a league with 29 other teams, some of them will hit home runs and surpass you. If you want to get to the top, you sometimes have to swing for the fences – even if you're more likely to strike out.Scoring recordYou probably know LeBron James will soon pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA's all-time scoring record. Do you know how many points Abdul-Jabbar scored? I sure didn't.Finding an excellent angle on such a well-covered storyline, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times looked into how few people know the number and why that is. This is a really cool article.After reading it, I can tell you Abdul-Jabbar's career scoring mark is 38,387 – a number I'm sure to forget by tomorrow.Rudy Gobert/Karl-Anthony TownsNikola Jokic has become an All-NBA mainstay at center. Joel Embiid and Anthony Davis are likely All-NBA players when healthy, which isn't always. Often, it feels like one spot is left for Rudy Gobert or Karl-Anthony Towns. In fact, Gobert or Towns – but never both – have made All-NBA each of the last six years.Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic explored how Gobert and Towns viewed each other while foes and now teammates with the Timberwolves.Thanasis AntetokounmpoThanasis Antetokounmpo actually played a small role on the Bucks last season as a defensive specialist on the wing, helping to shed the image he's in the NBA only because he's Giannis Antetokounmpo's brother.But good luck convincing anyone now.Video caught Thanasis picking Giannis' nose before Milwaukee's win over the 76ers last night.In defense of Thanasis, it wasn't a deep pick. He did the ol' thumb-out move. Though technically a pick, that's barely more than a scratch.In prosecution of Thanasis, it was someone else's nose!-Dan FeldmanMore episodes are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! 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Nate and Danny do their win predictions for all 30 teams, conference finalists and finalists, champion, and more.We also predict official individual awards, MVP, DPOY, COY, 6MOY, ROY, Most Improved, Executive of the Year, and give our picks for some made up categories: Most Surprising/Disappointing Team and Player, Sophomore of the Year, Not Executive of the Year, and First Coach Fired.Plus a catch-up on injury news prior to the season openers.More episodes are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @DannyLeroux and @NateDuncanNBA

Brian Lewis of the New York Post joins us to look at a fascinating Nets season. What is their state after all the offseason drama? How does Ben Simmons look? What are they going to do in the frontcourt? What is the health status of the team? Which playoff teams do they match up well against? Plus, we give our predictions for the season.The Oklahoman’s beat writer Joe Mussatto is our guest to discuss the Thunder’s upcoming season. What does the loss of Chet Holmgren mean for OKC? Who the heck is Mark Daigneault anyway, and how does he get these guys to defend like this? What is the ceiling of Josh Giddey? How would we rank the Thunder youngs in their importance to the team? And of course, we give our predictions for the season.Plus, Monday Daily Duncs.More Episodes are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! Dunc’d On Prime is the only place to get every Hollinger & Duncan with John Hollinger! Take advantage of our one-time-only presale. DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with us.With @NateDuncanNBA and @DannyLeroux, @JohnHollinger and @DanFeldmanNBA.

Kelly Iko, The Athletic’s Rockets beatman and host of the Ikosystem show, joins to discuss the rebuilding Rockets. We discuss the key dynamics around the team this season:What can we make of the fact there are more young guys than roles? What are the expectations for Stephen Silas as he enters the last guaranteed year of his contract? Can franchise pillars Jalen Green, Jabari Smith, Jr., and Alperen Sengun evolve this year? Plus, our predictions for the Rockets season.Zion is back! Will Guillory of The Athletic takes a look at an intriguing Pels season. We discuss Zion’s form, the frontcourt fit with Jonas Valanciunas, the path to a good defense, what Willie Green’s rotation will look like, and of course make our predictions for the Pels’ season.Plus, Thursday Daily Duncs.Thursday Daily Duncs (10/13/22)Patrick Beverley-Russell WestbrookSomething or nothing? In the Lakers' preseason loss to the Timberwolves yesterday, Patrick Beverley tried to bring his floormates together during a stoppage. Russell Westbrook didn't join.As much as Beverley has talked up his fast friendship with Westbrook now that they're teammates in Los Angeles, there are many years of them being nemeses.But I'm going with nothing.Westbrook, who was called for a foul on the preceding play, might have been talking to a referee. Though resisting Beverley's continued attempts to wave him into the huddle, Westbrook high-fived Beverley while taking his spot outside the paint. By that time, Westbrook might have thought he was too late to huddle and it was time for the free throw.Mostly, it's the high-five that does it for me. That's a key piece of evidence people overly thirsty for Lakers drama are overlookingDraymond GreenThe Warriors didn't suspend Draymond Green for punching Jordan Poole in the face.Why not?Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN:I'm told that the Warriors, they put a significant amount of weight on the fact that opening night was ring night, that the players are going to get their rings. Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, Steph Curry – their fourth championship in Golden State. The banner is going to be raised. They did not treat this like it was one of 82. They didn't want to suspend Draymond Green and keep him from that. Now, if this incident had happened in the regular season or if this had just been a normal opening night and they weren't there as defending champions, there probably would've been a suspension for Draymond Green.This strikes me as reasonable. Green was integral to the Warriors winning the championship. The ring-and-banner ceremony is a uniquely special moment in celebrating that massive accomplishment.There are two, overlapping questions about how Golden State should have punished Green: How severe should the punishment have been? What punishment is appropriate? You can think Green deserved a harsher penalty than he got while believing suspending him for ring night wouldn't have been a fitting punishment.My problem with the logic, though: Why didn't the Warriors just suspend Green for their previous two preseason games (which he missed anyway while away from the team) and maybe their last preseason game tomorrow (which he'll probably play in)? If Golden State wanted to send a message of a suspension while allowing Green to attend ring night, that would have been an easy middle ground.Instead, the Warriors went out of their way to say Green's weeklong absence wasn't a suspension.Jeanie BussRich Eisen asked Lakers owner Jeannie Buss who's in her inner circle.Buss:“People are fascinated with that for some reason. I could ask you, do you ever ask Mark Cuban who his inner circle is? Or Joe Lacob who his inner circle is? There’s just something about being a woman I think people feel like, ‘Oh, what crutches does she need, or what does she lean on, because she’s not capable of doing it herself.’ I have great people that I work with. People seem most interested in Linda Rambis, who I’ve been working with for over 30 years. I’ve operated in the same style since I started working with the organization and, even before that, with the Great Western Forum putting on events. And I build – I’m a leader. I’m not a dictator. I like to build consensus. I like to hear from everybody at the table. And then ultimately people need to understand, I’m the governor of the team, and I’m held accountable for every decision that’s made both business and basketball. So if anything goes wrong, it’s on my watch, and I’m held accountable for it.”People are fascinated with Buss' inner circle because they care about the Lakers. People caring so deeply about the Lakers has made Buss a lot of money, by the way. The franchise has made numerous questionable-at-best decisions, and people are so invested in the team, they want to understand who's behind those decisions.There has been major interest in the Mavericks' power structure under Mark Cuban. Ditto the Warriors under Joe Lacob, though winning breeds contentment. The Lakers can't just tell fans to relax and trust the front office.What does Buss mean when she says she's held accountable for the Lakers' decisions? She's not at risk of losing her position. She'll suffer the financial losses (or, more accurately, lesser financial gains). But she can just try again next time. As the Robert Sarver situation showed, owners are – in many ways – above accountability.People in basketball operations usually aren't.Unless they operate in the shadows of Jeanie Buss' inner circle. In that case, they're fairly well shielded.Damian LillardTrail Blazers star Damian Lillard revealed more about his 2021 offseason meeting with LeBron James and Anthony Davis at LeBron's house in Los Angeles.Lillard, via Logan Murdock of The Ringer:“Like, man, what if that happened? What if I did go? I thought about it. At that point, I was thinking about a lot of things.”Lillard added: “I was like, ‘If I’m going to ever look at a different situation than mine, I’m going to look at one where I know I’m going to have a great chance to win.’”Lillard landed where he always does: loyal to Portland. I think it's cool Lillard has his own values and continues to stick with them. There are obviously temptations to join better teams.However, I'm not sure the Lakers had enough ammo to trade for Lillard. Maybe if he demanded a trade specifically to Los Angeles. Maybe. But it's tough to imagine how the Trail Blazers would've reacted to something so out of character.Lillard's meeting with LeBron and Davis at LeBron's house sounds similar to Russell Westbrook's meeting with LeBron and Davis at LeBron's house. The Lakers, of course, traded for Westbrook that summer.Tyler HerroThe Heat signed Tyler Herro to a four-year, $120 million contract extension. (The deal could theoretically be worth $130 million with incentives. Emphasis on theoretically.)Want an idea how these negotiations unfold (beyond just listening to our annual Mock Rookie Extensions podcast, of course)?Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald:Herro said Tuesday that the Heat made its initial extension offer on July 1, the first day that he became eligible for one. The first offer was four years, $100 million, Herro said.The Heat, over the ensuing weeks, raised the offer to “like $112 [million], then $120 [million] and then $130” million, factoring in potential incentives, Herro said.The significance of the Heat offering Herro an extension July 1: That shows they wanted to keep him rather than use him in a trade for someone like Kevin Durant or Donovan Mitchell. Once he signed the extension, Herro counts at his actual 2022-23 salary outgoing in a trade but the average of his salaries in 2022-23 and the four seasons of the extension outgoing.Simply, trading Herro became far more complicated with the extension – a burden Miami wouldn't have accepted if wanting to trade Herro. The Heat were apparently willing to accept that limitation as early as July 1.Andre DrummondBulls center Andre Drummond has made 3-of-4 3-pointers this preseason.Like many centers, Drummond relishes opportunities to play like a guard. With the Pistons, Stan Van Gundy did the best job satisfying Drummond's desire to touch the ball more often, having the center serve as a passing hub from the high post. Drummond was actually good at that. Forays into shooting have been more erratic.Drummond tried to make himself a threat from beyond the arc his last season-and-a-half in Detroit, but he connected on just 6-of-59 triples (10%).Maybe this will be different.If not, Chicago could again tap Drummond's passing. Already an offense not defined by traditional positional roles, the Bulls are down a playmaker with point guard Lonzo Ball injured.Zach LoweZach Lowe of ESPN published the top 10 of his annual League Pass Rankings.The most watchable team: the Brooklyn Nets. And on some nights, I totally agree. They have the lure of massive untapped upside – or the possibility of spectacular failure. But when Kyrie Irving is out, there just isn't the same appeal (in either direction).The safer pick is Lowe's second choice: the Golden State Warriors. Their chemistry is under the microscope after Draymond Green punched Jordan Poole. Plus, not only do the Warriors play a well-established enjoyable style of basketball, they're trying to integrate several intriguing youngsters, creating a compelling present-vs.-future debate.Patrick EwingGeorgetown posted an enjoyable video of Patrick Ewing watching his current Hoyas players trying to name 90s Knicks by pictures. Considering these Georgetown players weren't even born when Ewing last played for New York, I thought they did pretty well. But it is fun to watch them struggle.For anyone – Hoya or otherwise – wanting to brush up on their 90s Knicks, I recommend "Blood in the Garden" by Chris Herring.Sacramento KingsThe Kings installed a bell in their practice facility to honor certain overlooked plays. Harrison Barnes earned the first ring by taking a charge. But when someone hit the bell, it broke.Classic Kangz.They have since replaced the bell.Trey Murphy IIISpeaking of bloopers, Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III broke up Kyle Lowry's hit-ahead pass to Bam Adebayo – right off the backboard into New Orleans' own basket. Adebayo quickly raised his hand to claim credit for the bucket, which he was entitled to as the closest Heat player.-Dan FeldmanMore Episodes are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! Dunc’d On Prime is the only place to get every Hollinger & Duncan with John Hollinger! Take advantage of our one-time-only presale. 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What is next for the Warriors and Draymond Green with his latest ridiculous transgression? How big a deal should we be making of this? How can those involved handle this?Then, a look around the league at the latest camp news and notes.Former Blazers beat man and current Locked on Blazers host Mike Richman joins the show to discuss Portland’s prospects for the season. Can Dame get back to the same level? How good is Anfernee Simons? What are they going to do in the frontcourt? Which of the young prospects can take a step forward?  Plus, our surprising predictions for the season.Dunc’d On Prime will be the only place to get every Hollinger & Duncan with John Hollinger starting October 11! Monthly members, take advantage of our one-time-only presale before then. DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

We catch up on two smaller cap-focused trades as the Thunder maneuver about.  Then, the latest reporting on the Udoka suspension, a look at the NBA’s points of education, and of course all the latest camp news.The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski is our guest to break down the most anticipated Wolves season since the Garnett era. Would we have done the Gobert trade? What does success look like for this team now that the trade is made? Can Anthony Edwards take the next step? What lineup combinations can work for this talented but unique roster? And of course our predictions for the season.More Episodes are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! Dunc’d On Prime will be the only place to get every Hollinger & Duncan with John Hollinger starting October 11! Take advantage of our one-time-only presale before then. DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @NateDuncanNBA and @DannyLeroux.

We take a look at some of the big themes we think will affect this regular season before diving in to the Eastern Conference Over/Unders.  It seems like the league is more talented than ever, but a lot of talented teams have questionable fits.More Episodes are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! Dunc’d On Prime will be the only place to get every Hollinger & Duncan with John Hollinger starting October 11! Take advantage of our one-time-only presale before then. DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @NateDuncanNBA and @DannyLeroux.

John and Nate discuss the new plan for their show and the reasons behind their move to Dunc'd On Prime.You can sign up for Dunc'd On Prime here. If you want to know more about Dunc'd On Prime and why we're making this move, please read this letter from Nate to our listeners.

Knicks beatman Fred Katz of The Athletic joins Jared Dubin of FiveThirtyEight for the Knicks outlook. How do we feel about their decision not to pony up for Donovan Mitchell? Where does that leave the team going forward? Turning to this season, shouldn’t the Knicks be better this season anyway? Will the youngs play more? Can they finally get lineups on the floor that maximize every player’s skillset? Plus, the Knicks’ strengths and weaknesses, and our predictions for the season.Then, the very in-demand Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com is our guest to discuss the Cavs.  We go through the Donovan Mitchell trade through his eyes, look at Evan Mobley’s development, and go through JB Bickerstaff’s options at the 3.We also hit on the key rotation battles, Ricky Rubio’s expected timeline, where the Cavs will rank on offense and defense, and finally make our predictions for the Cavs’ season.Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @NateDuncanNBA and @DannyLeroux.

Five rookies from the 2019 class have already extended, but that leaves a ton of possible extensions amid a rising cap environment and a possible new CBA.  We learn more about how those factors impact the likes of De’Andre Hunter, Tyler Herro, Cameron Johnson, Jordan Poole, Grant Williams, Nassir Little, Brandon Clarke, and more.Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @DannyLeroux and @NateDuncanNBA

Michael Schwartz of ESPN joins to discuss the upcoming Suns season.  What went wrong in THAT game, and was it an aberration? Did they do the right thing keeping this team together? Will the performance in clutch time continue this season, and how will the Suns approach the regular year? Finally, we discuss how the Suns match up with the other West contenders and make our predictions for the season.Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @DannyLeroux and @NateDuncanNBA

Massive news as a shocking trade sends Donovan Mitchell to Cleveland. We break down every angle: How good is this Cavs team? Do they have anything left to trade? Would we have done this deal?Did the Knicks make the right call in not upping their offer? What is their path forward now?And should the Jazz have taken the offer from the Knicks, or held out for something better?  Then, Derek Bodner of the Daily Six Newsletter and the Sixers Beat podcast looks at how the Sixers improved their weaknesses this offseason. With those holes filled, what do they need from the Big Three to make this team a true championship contender? Which young players can emerge into rotation roles? Plus, how do the Sixers match up with their competition in the East, and of course our predictions for the season.Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @DannyLeroux and @NateDuncanNBA.

The Athletic’s Anthony Slater is our guest to discuss Golden State’s title defense. What are some of the big themes going into this season? Will the young triumvirate of Moses Moody, James Wiseman, and Jonathan Kuminga contribute? How could the extension negotiations with Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green, and Jordan Poole impact the team? How does the competition in the West shape up? How long can Steph Curry stay at this level? And is Golden State the favorite to repeat as NBA champions?Then, the long-awaited debut of Caitlin Cooper of Indy Cornrows to discuss the Pacers' upcoming season. How can Tyrese Haliburton take the next step, and is he THE foundational piece for Indiana? What role will Bennedict Mathurin play in his first season? How are they going to guard anyone on the perimeter? What type of defensive scheme does she expect Indiana to play? We also hit on potential breakout and regression candidates, playing time and lineup issues, key questions for success this year, and give our predictions for the season.  Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @NateDuncanNBA and @DannyLeroux.  

Jared Weiss of the Athletic discusses the big themes for the 2022-23 Boston Celtics. Are they the favorite to get back to the Finals? How can Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown improve? Is there a weakness in the frontcourt? How do the new additions Gallo and Brogdon fit in? Plus our predictions for the Celtics’ season.Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

It’s time to hold ourselves accountable and resolve our disagreements in reverse alphabetical order for the Eastern Conference.  What did we think of these offseasons at the time, and what looks different now in hindsight?Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Another over 2-hour pod on the Eastern Conference, in reverse order from Washington to Atlanta. What do we make of all the big moves made (and not made) this summer? Plus, what we think will happen with KD’s loss of faith in Sean Marks and Steve Nash.Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

We look at the roster players for the remaining NBA Summer League teams, starting in alphabetical order with Orlando and finishing with Washington.  Key players covered include Paolo Banchero, Keon Johnson, Keegan Murray, Johnny Davis, and more.Then a look at the latest news and rumors, like Boston becoming involved in the KD talks and Draymond Green looking for the maximum allowable extension in Golden State.Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Detroit, Houston, and Indiana are chock full of prospects to evaluate, including Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren, Jabari Smith, Jr., Tari Eason, Ty Ty Washington, Daishen Nix, Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, Kendall Brown, and more.Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

The Knicks and Jazz have reportedly engaged on a Donovan Mitchell trade. How do we expect negotiations to play out? We catch up on other news and extensions around the league, including Keldon Johnson, Kenrich Williams, and KCP extending.Then a look back at our Top-10 players in the NBA from before the playoffs. Whose stock is up, and whose is down based on what took place?Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

We get a chance to get deep into the weeds on the minutiae of contracts that were agreed to but now have actually been signed.  These have major consequences not only for the teams and players involved, but for the market going forward as well.Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

We evaluate the blockbuster Dejounte Murray trade from all angles. How does it compare to other deals with this kind of return? Did the Spurs make the right call? How much better does this make the Hawks? Did it make sense for them to make an all-in move like this?Then a look at the Denver/Washington trade. Did the Nuggets get better, or just save money? And how does this affect the PG market?James Harden headlines a number of fascinating option decisions by players and teams.Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to  our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! 

The 2022 Mock Offseason is upon us! Dan Feldman of NBC Sports, Kevin Pelton of ESPN, and Danny Leroux join to find homes for the key free agents and trade targets of the 2022 offseason. Nate is the player agent, and the three other cap nerds take the 30 teams to game out the offseason, with myriad trades, sign-and-trades, and signings.Part 2 is available exclusively on Dunc'd On Prime, where you will get four more Episodes per week and we are having our special 35% off sale for our Total Access tier! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/ 

Many were disappointed with the Pistons’ return for Jerami Grant, but Nate doesn’t think that should be the case. What avenues does this open for Detroit, and what does Portland’s team look like now?Bennedict Mathurin out of Arizona has rocketed up draft boards. We look at the prototypical shooting guard’s game. Danny did a miniscout on AJ Griffin to fill us in on the Duke prospect with excellent statistical translations.Plus Nate and Danny unveil their draft boards. They definitely differ substantially from the consensus.Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Keandre Ashley, who makes what I consider to be the best draft scouting videos, joins to debate the top of the 2022 draft.  Why we both have Paolo Banchero number one, our thoughts on Jabari Smith’s offensive upside, a disagreement on Jaden Ivey, and a breakdown of mystery man Shaedon Sharpe.Plus, which lower-ranked player has the highest upside and who could step in right away.Follow Keandre’s Hoopintellect YouTube channel for more of his in-depth breakdowns.4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Golden State takes care of the Boston Celtics in 6 games. We put this win into context, both in this season and historically, for the key players involved and the Warriors themselves.Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux)

The Warriors sit one win from glory after again forcing the Celtics’ offense into the mud. Andrew Wiggins shined even while Steph Curry struggled with his shot. Is there much the Celtics can do at this point to recharge their offense?Watch playoff games with Nate & Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games.Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!

Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report discusses his reporting on OG Anunoby as possible trade candidate, then gives what he’s hearing around some of the key figures of the offseason, including Deandre Ayton, John Collins, Gordon Hayward, Bradley Beal, and more.Watch playoff games with Nate & Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games.Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA).

Golden State roars back, and the Celtics have a big Steph Curry problem. Plus Golden State’s more conservative defensive strategy flummoxed Boston inside the arc. What does it mean for the series going forward?Watch playoff games with Nate & Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games.Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!

Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard joins to discuss how he approached the interim GM job, what the Wizards’ goals are as a franchise, reasonable expectations for next season, and the possible retention of Bradley Beal.  Plus, Sports Business Classroom at the NBA Summer League where he’ll be a speaker again this year, sportsbusinessclassroom.com, code CAPSPACE for $300 off.Then Danny is on for one of our most comprehensive series previews to date for the NBA Finals.  We struggled with this prediction more than maybe any in the history of Dunc’d On.We catch up on the latest free agency and draft rumors, and then the Miami Heat offseason.  What are their chances of getting in on a big star? Who are targets for a lower-level trade of Duncan Robinson? Plus the free agencies of PJ Tucker and Victor Oladipo.Watch playoff games with Nate & Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games.Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to  our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!

A classic end to one of the most intense series in recent memory. Did Jimmy make the right call going for a 3? How did Boston build their lead, and Miami come back? What will we remember this series for, and who should have won East Finals MVP?Watch playoff games with Nate & Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games.Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Jimmy Butler delivers an all-timer to will the Heat to a 3-3 tie in the series. We discuss how he did it, what the strategic fulcrums of the game were, how Boston failed in the final minutes, and the outlook for Game 7. Plus where Butler’s game ranks in recent history.Plus, some analysis on the Lakers’ hiring of Darvin Ham as head coach.Watch playoff games with Nate & Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games.Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!

An appreciation of what it took for Golden State to get back to the Finals, and where Dallas fell short.  Then, a look at the Mavs’ offseason, including where they most need to upgrade, the Jalen Brunson question and the tax issues it causes, and more.Finally, worrying news regarding the Nets, Zach LaVine may not be a lock to return to the Bulls, Tim Connelly moving to the Wolves, the effect of the All-NBA teams, Russell Westbrook potentially remaining a Laker next year, and congratulations to one of our favorite colleagues.Watch playoff games with Nate & Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games.Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!

Three vanquished second-round teams with high expectations are the subject of our first offseason outlooks.Phoenix has the complicated restricted free agency of Deandre Ayton, but also needs in the backcourt and on the wing.Philly has the complicated free agency of James Harden, but also needs in the backcourt and on the wing.Milwaukee has the complicated free agencies of Pat Connaughton and Bobby Portis (work with me here) but also need in the backcourt and on the wing.Watch playoff games with Nate & Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games .Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

In perhaps the most surprising individual game result in NBA history, the Dallas Mavericks throttle the Suns and “arrive” in the Conference Finals.What will that series look like, as the Warriors try to guard Luka Doncic and the Mavs try to guard the Warriors’ dynamic guards?The Celtics outlasted the Bucks behind the biggest 3-point shooting disparity in NBA playoff history.Watch playoff games with Nate & Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games.4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

The Bucks and Celtics submit another classic, as Milwaukee rallies from down 14 in the 4th to stun the Celtics. How did they do it, and how big of favorites are they in the series going forward?The Memphis Grizzlies served notice that this series is not over, running Golden State out of the gym before halftime and flirting with the largest victory in NBA playoff history. Do they have a chance to make history in this series?4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

The Mavs and Sixers serve notice that they aren’t going away in either series.  Which team’s success is more sustainable as the series shift again, and which number 1 seed is in more trouble?4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Zach LaVine, Bradley Beal, and James Harden highlight a star-studded free agent shooting guard class. How much will they get, and where might they get it?There is also decent depth at the shooting guard position, but small forward has very few options at all for arguably the most important position in the league.4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

How Golden State stole one on the road, and who actually played better in Game 1 in Memphis. We go long on a classic Game 1 and discuss whether the Grizz can recover.Milwaukee throttled Boston in Game 1, but Nate thinks they actually weren’t outplayed that badly.A look ahead to what we think could be a classic Dallas/Phoenix series, and an injury-marred and confusing matchup between Miami and Philly.4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

New Orleans evens up vs PHX, Utah saves their season despite Luka’s return, Minnesota ties their series as Ja Morant continues to struggle, Boston is looking championship level in overwhelming Brooklyn, Toronto wins but will rue missed opportunities vs Philly, Denver squeaks one out against Golden State, and Miami and Milwaukee have outclassed their opponents.4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! Take advantage of our sale for a yearly Total Access membership at 35% off the monthly price! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

MVP, All-NBA, DPOY, COY, Most Improved, ROY, Executive and Not Executive of the Year.  Note, a few other awards will be recorded next week.4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! Take advantage of our sale for a yearly Total Access membership at 35% off the monthly price! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Brooklyn/Boston, Minnesota/Memphis, Utah/Dallas, Toronto/Philly, Denver/Golden State, Chicago/Milwaukee, Atlanta/Miami, and New Orleans/Phoenix.4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! Take advantage of our sale for a yearly Total Access membership at 35% off the monthly price! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). 

Danny and Nekias Duncan (@NekiasNBA) look into the future to predict the 2023-24 NBA season and playoffs. All-NBA teams, most likely champions, worst teams in the NBA that season and much more!4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! Take advantage of our sale for a yearly Total Access membership at 35% off the monthly price! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). 

The Milwaukee Bucks did the opposite of what they did last year and chose to lose and avoid an opponent.  The rest of the night goes chalk, but we look at all the incentives and permutations that made it that way. The Mavs had about a 10-minute window to take out their starters but Luka got hurt before they did. Plus recapping the lottery, and looking at the key injuries that may shape the playoffs.The play-in field is set, so we look at Tuesday’s games between Cleveland and Brooklyn in the East and the LA Clippers and Minnesota in the West.  How will these coaches react in a one-game scenario with so much on the line?4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! Take advantage of our sale for a yearly Total Access membership at 35% off the monthly price! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). 

The ninth annual look at which players we’d most want to have for a season followed by playoffs that started today. We’ve got big changes at the top as we track the evolution of the game’s best over the last year.  Where do LeBron, Curry, Giannis, Kawhi, KD, Jokic, Embiid, Luka, Tatum and more rank? Plus our biggest risers and fallers over the past year, and projecting who those will be for next year as well.4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! Take advantage of our sale for a yearly Total Access membership at 35% off the monthly price! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Is Steph Curry still the best at the position? Who is best poised to overtake him? How should we treat Damian Lillard after a lost year? Plus which young point guards would we most want to have over a season that started today? 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! Take advantage of our sale for a yearly Total Access membership at 35% off the monthly price! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/join Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Huge seeding implication games abound over the weekend, and we give an updated look at what it all means for both conferences. Then a look at Jayson Tatum’s season and something special about Derrick White, the Bulls solidifying playoff position with a sluggish win over the Cavs, Charlotte pushing Brooklyn into the 9 seed by winning at Barclays, Philly falling short against Phoenix, and more detail on Miami’s recent slide. 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! Take advantage of our sale for a yearly Total Access membership at 35% off the monthly price! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/join Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Eric Pincus of Sports Business Classroom and Bleacher Report joins to discuss the key CBA issues. Included: The new TV deal, the chances of players getting ownership equity, the result of Ben Simmons’ grievance and how it might change the CBA, and the league’s approach to tampering. 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! Take advantage of our sale for a yearly Total Access membership at 35% off the monthly price! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/join Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

We rate the top centers in the NBA. Jokic or Embiid for number 1? Bam, Rudy, or KAT? Which young centers have exploded since last year? And where is the line where it doesn’t make sense to pay big money for a center? 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! Take advantage of our sale for a yearly Total Access membership at 35% off the monthly price! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/join Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

A big segment focusing on Golden State vs. Milwaukee (0:00), plus a look at James Wiseman’s return with Santa Cruz (20:40). Then a discussion of the Mavs’ last-second win over Boston (23:51), the Spurs defeat of Utah for Gregg Popovich’s record-setter (36:06), the return of Dillon Brooks for Memphis (47:31), Terance Mann’s season for LA (54:37), and LeBron’s 50 piece against Washington (1:00:09). 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! Take advantage of our sale for a yearly Total Access membership at 35% off the monthly price! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/join Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Jayson Tatum duels KD (0:00), we continue to learn more about Philly as they roar back against Cleveland (18:29), the Bulls have major matchup problems against Milwaukee (31:37), and Dwane Casey has Toronto’s number (44:46). 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! Take advantage of our sale for a yearly Total Access membership at 35% off the monthly price! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/join Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

We catch up on the NBA awards for the first time since early January. Who is the MVP? How about the All-NBA teams, COY, ROY, 6MOY, DPOY, and Executive and Not Executive of the year?

A look at the latest for 13 of the teams in the West, catching up on trade deadline acquisitions, new rotations, film study on specific players, and more. Timestamps: UTA (0:00), DEN and SAC (9:20), POR (24:40), SAS (31:36), HOU (38:26), LAC (48:53), LAL (55:21), MEM (1:04:21), MIN (1:10:11), NOP (1:18:07), PHX (1:23:06), OKC (1:28:09). 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! Take advantage of our sale for a yearly Total Access membership at 35% off the monthly price! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/join Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

We tackle listener questions on Portland’s deadline, the markets for Anfernee Simons and Jusuf Nurkic, how the Celtics and Cavs match-up in the playoffs (and vs. each other), how pick protection came into vogue, how we should feel about the Harden Sixers and Porzingis-less Mavs, and more. 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! Take advantage of our sale for a yearly Total Access membership at 35% off the monthly price! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/join Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Now that James Harden is no longer a Net, how does the Nets’ decision to trade for him look a year later? Plus we try to put the craziness of the 2022 Trade Deadline in historical perspective. Where does it rank relative to other deadlines in years past? 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! Take advantage of our sale for a yearly Total Access membership at 35% off the monthly price! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/join Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Danny nerds out on the pick protection changes in the OKC/MIA trade, the Jazz take a flier on NAW, what are the implications of Bradley Beal’s wrist injury; the latest news around the league, and the debuts of Domantas Sabonis in Sacramento and Caris LeVert in Cleveland. 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! Take advantage of our sale for a yearly Total Access membership at 35% off the monthly price! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/join Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

We break down every angle of a fascinating trade between Indiana and Cleveland for Caris LeVert. Then a look at, in order, Washington, Toronto, Brooklyn and Philly for a discussion of a potential Simmons/Harden swap, Chicago, New York, Milwaukee, and Miami. 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! Take advantage of our sale for a yearly Total Access membership at 35% off the monthly price! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/join Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

The 7th annual Mock Trade Deadline with Dan Feldman of NBC Sports, Kevin Pelton of ESPN, Danny, and Nate commences with the thorny Ben Simmons question. That moves on to trade discussions for Domantas Sabonis, Myles Turner, and Jerami Grant. 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! Take advantage of our sale for a yearly Total Access membership at 35% off the monthly price! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/join Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

A series of great questions from Twitter Spaces, including how valuable Matisse Thybulle and Andrew Wiggins are, whether the Warriors are being arrogant by not making a trade, what our criteria for MVP are, and much more. 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! Take advantage of our sale for a yearly Total Access membership at 35% off the monthly price! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/join Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Oh, did you want more Ben Simmons trade talk? We spend some more time on it, focusing on whether there is a deal out there including reportedly available player that we’d want to do. The Boston Celtics are at a crossroads this year. Do they try to consolidate around Tatum and Brown by moving veterans or try to bolster the rotation instead? New York has some decent vets blocking some promising youngs. Do they look to move some of them given the middling results this year? A good year in Toronto has quelled trade talk there, but is a center(re) upgrade a good idea? Brooklyn has a gargantuan luxury tax bill, but also clear needs for shooting and frontcourt defense. 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! Take advantage of our sale for a yearly Total Access membership at 35% off the monthly price! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/join Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

The latest live mailbag features a ton of interesting questions about the Mavs, Cavs, and Grizz. We also look at whether the Bulls or the Lakers have a better chance at the Finals, and Jerami Grant’s trade market. 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! Take advantage of our sale for a yearly Total Access membership at 35% off the monthly price! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/join Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

A look at the 15 teams in the West in roughly reverse order of record, from Houston to Phoenix. Topics include HOU/SAC, LAC/SAS, DEN/LAL, plus why KAT turns it over so much on postups, why the Warriors struggle without Steph on the floor, Devin Booker’s reduction in efficiency inside the arc, and whether the Mavs’ improved defense is for real. 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! Take advantage of our sale for a yearly Total Access membership at 35% off the monthly price! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/join Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

The last preview of Arguing About Food on Dunc'd On. Olivia and Nate Duncan pick their five most overrated foods and honorable mentions. Which foods do people go crazy for that maybe...they shouldn't so much? Plus, we react to listener comments on their most overrated foods. Please subscribe on Apple, Spotify or via RSS Feed, or search “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. And, Arguing About Food is even more fun in video format, subscribe to our YouTube channel!

Jake Fischer discusses what he’s learned about the NBA Trade Deadline landscape in recent days. Which key players are likely to be available, what’s the mindset of teams like the Sixers, Kings, Pels, and Pacers, which contenders are looking to upgrade, and more. We also discuss how tanking evolved over the last decade, and why Sam Presti isn’t getting the same scrutiny as Sam Hinkie did. Buy Jake’s book Built to Lose here. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Going in reverse order of the current standings, we take a closer look at the Eastern Conference for the first time in 2022, with more to come later in the week catching up with Brooklyn and Milwaukee. Timestamps: ORL (0:00), DET (11:00), IND (20:27), ATL (28:26), NYK and BOS (35:03), WAS (48:08), CHA (53:03), TOR (1:02:17), CLE (1:07:47), PHI (1:15:56), MIA (1:23:06), CHI (1:30:36). If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

We've started a new podcast about food! You can subscribe at the links below, but we're running the first episode on Dunc'd On. In the premiere episode, Olivia Duncan joins her brother Nate to rank the five objectively best foods. Featuring controversial omissions, startling agreements, and plenty of sibling incredulity, this episode will determine the 5 best foods once and for all. Please subscribe on Apple, Spotify or via RSS Feed, or search “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player.

Danny and Nate talk through the Bulls matchups with the other top teams in the East, whether CP or Kawhi has had a better career, why the Blazers should trade Lillard, Christian Wood’s trade value after his suspension, and much more. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Who should win the major awards if the season ended today? A look at all the major categories, including MVP, All-NBA, DPOY, COY, ROY, EOY, plus a couple of made up categories as well. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Nate and Danny break down the top-10 prospects in the NBA age 23 and under. In what order would we draft the young players in the NBA if starting a franchise right now? We continue through the top-10 and get deep into the other candidates with Honorable Mentions, Players to Watch, and many others with over 30 players discussed in all. Plus which players were hardest to rank, which we had the most confidence in, and the biggest risers and fallers from last year. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Despite the health challenges, some great Christmas games. Golden State guts out a clutch win with a ton of absences in Phoenix, Milwaukee overcomes a 13-point deficit in the last 6 mins, New York takes care of Atlanta, the Lakers’ wild comeback falls short, and Utah eventually pulls away from Dallas. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

The live mailbag gets into which rebuilding teams are the most promising, which recent All-Stars will never make it again, whether Jokic/Steph/KD is an unprecedented triumvirate, the most important stats to improve your basketball analysis, the best basketball books, and more. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Checking in on the Western Conference, discussing each team in loose alphabetical order as we have now reached the two-month mark of the 2021-22 season. Timestamps: Dallas and how they’ve looked without Luka (0:00), Denver and Aaron Gordon’s start to the season (11:06), Golden State and a big game from Jonathan Kuminga (21:35), checking in on some of Houston’s rookies (27:58), the Clippers’ offense (34:07), the Lakers’ big three (40:57), Memphis and Portland (48:23), where Minnesota can improve offensively (58:26), New Orleans and how some of their key contributors have fared lately (1:03:00), Oklahoma City and Lu Dort’s season thus far (1:08:22), Phoenix coming off a strong stretch without Devin Booker (1:13:28), Sacramento and how Harrison Barnes has been so effective (1:18:36), and San Antonio and Utah (1:24:32). If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Wrapping up with part 2 of this 15 in 60, we look back on the past couple of weeks for four teams in the East: Orlando (0:00), Philadelphia (9:29), Toronto (18:04), and Washington (23:10). If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Taking a closer look at the past couple of weeks for 11 teams in part 1 of an Eastern Conference 15 in 60. Timestamps: ATL (0:00), BOS (12:26), BRK (19:22), CHA (26:53), CHI (33:13), CLE (41:25), DET (50:47), IND (57:42), MIA (1:02:27), MIL (1:08:53), NYK (1:13:37). If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Ben Taylor of the Thinking Basketball YouTube channel joins for the usual wide-ranging conversation. He looked closely at how new rule interpretations were affecting the league and its players. We also use the Chicago Bulls with Alex Caruso and Lonzo Ball as a lens to discuss what effect elite perimeter defense can have, and also get into some historical discussions regarding the Greatest Peaks and Top-75 players. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Wrapping up our mailbag on the Western Conference, we continue in reverse alphabetical order, starting with the Grizzlies and concluding with the Mavs. Timestamps: Memphis and the emergence of Desmond Bane (0:00), the Lakers and some trade targets on the wing (10:45), the Clippers and one of this season’s surprise contributors (21:00), Houston and the John Wall situation (27:04), Golden State and finding playing time for their lottery picks (37:49), Denver and how they can add to the roster in season (48:35), and Dallas and their offensive performance thus far (55:19). If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

In part 1 of this Twitter mailbag, we answer listener questions on the Western Conference teams, starting with Utah and wrapping up with Minnesota. Timestamps: Utah and the idea of a 2-for-1 trade to raise their playoff ceiling (0:00), the Spurs and what they can achieve later in the season (7:50), where Sacramento (13:15) and Portland (24:33) go from here after coaching and front office changes respectively, Phoenix and what they could look to add to help them make another deep playoff run (34:56), OKC and their long-term vision (42:33), the Pels and their play-in chances (48:45), and the Wolves and their improved defense (57:23). If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Seth Partnow joins to discuss his book The Midrange Theory, how “real” the 2020 and 2021 seasons were, the changing NBA environment this year and which teams are helped and hurt, plus how to communicate with non-dorks. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Todd Ramasar represents Pascal Siakam, Kevon Looney, Josh Primo, and Thomas Bryant among other NBA and international players. We discuss his path to this point, what his pitch is when recruiting players, how he works with an organization when a client isn’t getting as much playing time as he’d like, his own philosophy when it comes to players changing agents, the effect of new NIL rules, and much more. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Former Suns GM Ryan McDonough joins. Topics: what teams are looking at during this point in the season, what the Lakers and Nets need to get better this year, how the Sixers and Nets have navigated the Simmons and Kyrie situations, plus potentially shortening the schedule and a way to deal with players making trade requests early in their contracts. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

The quarter pole of the season gives us a chance to look at Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year, 6th Man of the Year, Executive of the Year, and the most surprising and disappointing teams and players. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

The quarter pole of the season is a great chance to take stock of the league. In Part 1, a look at MVP, All-NBA, and Defensive Player of the Year. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

More great questions from listeners, revolving around the plan in Cleveland with the emergence of Evan Mobley, what will happen with the Spurs’ future, building a team around Nikola Jokic, and much more. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

A look at the past couple of weeks for the 15 teams in the Eastern Conference, going in largely alphabetical order from Atlanta to Washington. Timestamps: Atlanta and what has gone wrong with their defense (0:00), Boston and their performance in clutch minutes (7:54), a deep dive on a recent game between Brooklyn and Orlando (12:52), Charlotte’s defense and their smallball units (28:11), Chicago impressively banking wins without Vuc (34:49), Cleveland and the latest news on Sexton (42:09), Detroit and early impressions of Cade (52:47), Indiana underperforming their point differential (59:12), breaking down a recent game between Miami and Washington (1:06:01), Milwaukee and the early-season play of Grayson Allen (1:18:45), some of New York’s recent struggles (1:24:55), Philadelphia and the impressive play of Tyrese Maxey (1:31:04), Toronto and the early returns on some of their exciting small lineups (1:36:45). If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

A short mini live mailbag, featuring questions on the Raptors and Scottie Barnes, Larry Nance at center for Portland, the Bulls’ playoff chances, and how Golden State’s defense is so good. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

A mailbag from listener questions via Twitter, looking at the 15 teams in the West in reverse alphabetical order. Timestamps: UTA (0:00), SAS (10:01), SAC (19:04), POR (26:30), PHX (32:38), OKC (40:37), NOP (49:30), MIN (57:11), MEM (1:04:11), LAL (1:10:30), LAC (1:18:21), HOU (1:26:23), GSW (1:33:03), DEN (1:40:27), DAL (1:46:55). If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

A look at the 15 teams in the Eastern Conference in a rough reverse alphabetical order. Why the Wiz are surging, looking at the Bulls’ defense for signs of flukiness, Boston’s throttling of Miami, a great showdown between the talented young Cavs and Raps, and all the other key storylines in the conference. Timestamps: WAS (0:00), TOR and CLE (13:46), PHI (31:53), ORL (40:56), NYK (51:01), MIL (58:15), MIA and BOS (1:03:09), IND (1:11:21), DET and BKN (1:18:21), CHI (1:34:50), CHA (1:42:20), ATL (1:48:49). If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Nate and Danny take live questions on the best city edition uniforms, the wings contenders may try to trade for, our favorite players to watch, the Kings’ path forward, and Chauncey Billups’ rotations, among others. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Our first look at the Western Conference this season, discussing each team in the West in a loose alphabetical order over almost 2 hours. Timestamps: DAL (6:40), DEN (14:27), GSW and MEM (20:52), HOU (35:40), LAC and POR (43:03), LAL (54:45), MIN (59:26), NOP (1:07:50), SAC (1:17:00), OKC (1:25:56), PHX (1:35:10), SAS (1:40:43), UTA (1:46:18). If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

We go through our observations on teams we haven’t discussed extensively yet, focusing mostly on the Western conference with a few of their East opponents thrown in. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Nate and Danny pick outcomes for every team and all the awards including MVP, DPOY, COY, 6th Man, Most Improved, and more. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Kelly Iko of The Athletic joins to discuss the Houston Rockets season. What to expect from Jalen Green, and what to make of his pairing with Kevin Porter, Jr? How will the rest of their rookies fare this year? What will it look like with so many potential rotation players and scorers? Is the offense or defense more likely to improve? And of course our predictions for the season. Derek Bodner on the Sixers. I guess we had to talk about Ben Simmons. But we also look at what this team would be without him, the prospects for Tyrese Maxey, starting point guard, and of course our predictions for the season. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Blake Murphy of Sportsnet joins to discuss Toronto's season. The Raptors are slowly moving into a new era. What to expect from Scottie Barnes, the prospects for an elite defense, and whether OG Anunoby can ascend to All-Star status are but a few of the topics. And of course we make our predictions for this year. Shamit Dua of Bourbon Street Shots and the In the NO podcast joins to discuss the Pels. When will Zion return? How does the crazy backcourt rotation shake out? What is Willie Green going to be like as a coach? And of course our predictions for the season. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Michael Schwartz of ESPN on the Phoenix Suns. What will continue from last year’s magical run, and will anything regress? We also discuss the Ayton and Bridges extension impasses and give our predictions for the Suns season, including a discussion of potential playoff matchups. Mike Richman of Locked on Blazers discusses the acquisitions of Larry Nance and Cody Zeller, how Chauncey Billups will affect this team, and see if a new Achilles heel for this team emerges in our discussion. Plus, we make our predictions for the Blazers season. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Ethan Skolnick of the Five on the Floor Pod and Five Reasons Sports joins to discuss the Heat offseason. The evolution of Bam, what to expect from Lowry, plus a ton of great info in here about the Heat’s issues with Tyler Herro and Victor Oladipo’s potential return. Plus we make our predictions for the Heat season. NBC Sports Chicago’s Rob Schaefer joins to discuss the Bulls season. Can these guys defend, how do DeRozan, Vuc, and LaVine fit together, what will be the key factors in Billy Donovan’s rotations are some the key questions we look at. Plus of course our predictions for the season. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Nets beat man Brian Lewis of the New York Post discusses their prospects for the season. How will the center position shake out, what does he make of Steve Nash as a coach, why haven’t Harden and Kyrie extended, and is this the most player-empowered team ever? Plus, our predictions for the season. Jazz radioman David Locke discusses what went wrong last year for the Jazz and how they can improve this year. Which players can take a step forward, what are the best and worst matchups for the Jazz in the playoffs, and of course our predictions for the Jazz season. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Sabreena Merchant (@sabreenajm) of SB Nation joins to discuss whether the LA Clippers can bottle their playoff formula for this season without Kawhi Leonard. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA).

Anthony Slater of The Athletic looks forward to the Warriors’ season. Can Steph and Draymond keep it up? How will they play with so few centers? What to expect from the newcomers, and the return of Klay Thompson? And of course predictions for the Warriors’ season. Then Bradley Rowland of Locked on Hawks discusses the Atlanta Hawks upcoming season. How representative was their playoffs of what they’ll be this season? Which of their high-end players can take another leap? And have they finally fixed their biggest weakness from last year? If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Nate and Danny go through the Western Conference Over/Unders in reverse alphabetical order, as Nate engages in some epic waffling. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Dan Feldman of NBC Sports joins Danny Leroux as GMs while Nate is the player agent to try to work out extensions for the rookies from the 2018 draft. Included: Deandre Ayton, Jaren Jackson, Jr., Mikal and Miles Bridges, Kevin Huerter, Collin Sexton, and more. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Part 4 of our Summer League Prospect Review features the Celtics, Hawks, Mavs, Nuggets, Lakers, T-Wolves, Pelicans, Sixers, Blazers, Spurs, Raptors, Wizards. Listen in for our thoughts on key players for these teams like Jalen Johnson, Bones Hyland, Jaden McDaniels, Trey Murphy, Kira Lewis, Tyrese Maxey, Devin Vassell, Scottie Barnes, and Corey Kispert. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

In Part 1, we look at all the major players on some of the most intriguing summer league teams, the Nets, Hornets, Bulls, Cavs, Pistons, Warriors, and Rockets. Key players include James Bouknight, Kai Jones, Evan Mobley, Cade Cunningham, Jonathan Kuminga, Jalen Green, and the rest of the roster players for these 7 teams. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

A look at the offseasons for all 15 teams in the Eastern Conference. How did they do given the resources they had available? Plus we catch up on all the new contracts, extensions, and trades from the past week. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

A look back at an active 2020 offseason for the Eastern Conference. How do the big decisions for teams like the Raptors, Heat, Hawks, and Celtics look in retrospect? First though, Kawhi Leonard signs a 3+1, and Dennis Schröder has to settle for the MMLE. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

We spend about 15 mins on Team USA's run and the gold medal game vs France. More signings and contract details emerge throughout the league, plus why the league is in such a weird situation with "tampering" investigations. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

We react to the Bulls’ blockbuster moves, the Lakers building a balanced roster, and what the Sixers can do now with Lowry off the board. Plus, a cameo from Coach Nick. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

You know what we do on days like this. Buckle up for the first half of our podcast discussing every deal and every team on a huge Day 1 of free agency. Part 2, which runs another 1:20, is available to Dunc'd On Prime Subscribers at the link below. Join up for our special offseason sale! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

A free preview of Dunc’d On Prime, discussing all the ramifications for both teams of the Russell Westbrook megadeal to the LA Lakers. Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Mike Schmitz joins for his annual visit to go deep into the weeds on the top of the draft. We hit on the strengths, weaknesses, and misconceptions on the players projected to go in the top-7, plus a few other interesting prospects later in the draft.

The 7th annual Mock Offseason. In Part 1, Ben Simmons trade talks commence, Kawhi looks for his next deal, Chris Paul puts Phoenix’s feet to the fire, John Collins’ restricted free agent negotiations get testy, plus the rest of the key free agent point guards like Kyle Lowry, Mike Conley, and Spencer Dinwiddie find homes. Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Larry Coon of Sports Business Classroom joins to discuss how the league managed the pandemic financially and what impact a new TV deal could have on the cap going forward. Then, the live mailbag is back. Can and should the Kings trade for Ben Simmons? Ranking the best leagues in the world. How can the Lakers get back on track next year? How do you evaluate shooters in the draft? Would Jarrett Allen or Lonzo be a fit in Charlotte? And much more. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Another nailbiter sealed by another huge Giannis play. Did the Bucks just absorb the Suns’ best shot, or can they play better in Game 6 and take the series back to Phoenix? Is Jalen Green the next great scoring guard in the mold of Beal, Booker, and LaVine? What are the key variables for his success at the next level? If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

We get into the weeds on why a Ben Simmons trade is so hard and why the Sixers may struggle to find the All-Star they’re looking for in return. Plus whether we’d rather have Deandre Ayton or Karl-Anthony Towns going forward, Jalen Suggs’ ceiling, where Evan Mobley would go in 2020, and much more. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

The Bucks get back into the series with one of the great games in Finals history by Giannis Antetokounmpo. How can the Suns respond in Game 4 (0:00)? Jalen Suggs is considered a top-5 lock. Is he the next great point guard prospect (34:43)? Some of the smoke about Damian Lillard’s possible departure seems to have quieted, so what can the Blazers do to fill in around him for next year (1:08:13)? If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

The Milwaukee Bucks put together their 2nd straight wire-to-wire win and reach their first NBA Finals since 1974 on the back of a great Khris Middleton performance. The Miami Heat have a fascinating offseason. We discuss the sneaky way they can increase from $20 to $27 million in cap space, which free agents they might pursue, and also rumors that Tyler Herro may be traded. Then, USC Center Evan Mobley starts our scouting reports for the 2021 draft. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

The Bulls have a very complicated decision with the renegotiation and extension of Zach LaVine, plus the need to upgrade at point guard. Charlotte has no centers under contract and $20 million in cap space, but also looming extensions of its own in future years. Then we run back our Suns season outlook with ESPN’s Michael Schwartz. How did our expectations and predictions stack up for the team that is now in the NBA Finals? If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Deandre Ayton has made Ty Lue afraid to go small, while Trae Young’s injury casts a pall over the Atlanta-Milwaukee series. The Mavs have THJ as a key free agent, but should they be setting their sights higher over the next few years with the hirings of Nico Harrison and Jason Kidd? The Nuggets’ offseason is complicated by Jamal Murray’s injury and upcoming extensions for MPJ and Aaron Gordon. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

The Jazz: Re-signing Conley, getting room under the tax, getting more athletic on the wing. The Nets: Re-signing their free agents, what do they actually need, how much will they spend, and what can they trade? If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Milwaukee somehow grinds out a Game 7 win despite one of the greatest performances ever in a series by Kevin Durant. We break this down from every angle, including all the key possessions and performances down the end (0:00). Atlanta beats Philly on the road for only its 2nd conference Finals appearance in the Atlanta era. How the Hawks did it, and what caused Philly to suffer such a crushing disappointment (1:09:32)? Phoenix takes care of LA. Why the Marcus Morris injury may finally put LA over the brink (1:48:51). We go through all the ramifications of the big Boston/OKC trade with the usual cap and talent analysis (2:19:32). If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

The Clippers finally win a game in the series, but Nate and Danny disagree on how much that changes the outlook. Is Milwaukee now…..the favorite in their series with the Nets after Kyrie’s injury? Phoenix powers through Denver in 4. Plus a look at possible contracts and destinations for the free agent small forward crop, including Kawhi Leonard, Nicolas Batum, Talen Horton-Tucker, Kelly Oubre, DeMar DeRozan, and (not many) more. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

The weekly live mailbag, including a look at whom Portland should hire, whether Dallas should look to move Kristaps Porzingis for CJ McCollum, the merits of the Luka heliocentric style, and more. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

We break down a surprise Brooklyn win after James Harden lasts only 1 possession in Game 1. Kawhi Leonard and Luka Doncic had an all-time duel to the end in Clippers/Mavericks. Atlanta largely dominated Philadelphia until the last 5 minutes, how much of that will sustain going forward? If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

This week’s live mailbag looks at whether KD or Harden could have won without another MVP next to them, whether the Mavs need to move KP even if it’s a minimal return, whether Miami should offer Jimmy Butler his max extension, whether the Mavs should bring back Tim Hardaway, Jr., and much more. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

We catch up on Sunday’s action, with the Clippers seemingly figuring out the Mavs, yet another crazy health turn in Lakers/Suns giving LA their first test in the AD era, Atlanta throttling the Knicks, and Brooklyn putting on one of the best offensive performances in NBA playoff history. Then Saturday’s action, Utah taking control with a big late run vs Memphis, Portland evening up as Jusuf Nurkic outplays Nikola Jokic, and merciful ends to Miami/Milwaukee and Washington/Philadelphia. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Aislinn’s analytical approach to yoga. Check out her new streaming service, Yoga With Aislinn, free for a week. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. Join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

The great questions keep coming from listeners on Locker Room. Will the Hornets make a snap move or trust their development? Would the Raptors rather move their solid vets or try to make the playoffs next year? Cade, Ja, or LaMelo? And many more fun questions. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Why the Clippers could be in some trouble against the Mavs. Milwaukee barely holds on against Miami, but find out why we’ve got a lot of confidence in the Bucks this series. Portland’s solid strategy against Jokic leads to a Game 1 victory, and the Nets’ defense looks solid against the Celtics. Trae Young powers the Hawks to a Game 1 win, Phoenix shuts down the Lakers’ attack as the series hinges on the health of LeBron James and Chris Paul, The Grizz shock the Donovan Mitchell-less Jazz in Game 1, while Philly might have taken the Wizards’ best shot.

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The usual great questions abound, hitting on why Nate thinks Zion is unhappy in New Orleans, the chances of the Lakers and Warriors to make noise in the playoffs, Danny’s idea to make the regular season mean more, and of course many other questions. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

A run through one of the wilder days in NBA history in chronological order. Washington comes back to grab the 8th seed over Charlotte on the backs of…...Robin Lopez and Ish Smith. The Bucks could have played New York instead of Miami, but beat Miami instead on Saturday. A deep dive on Golden State’s win over Memphis as Steph Curry drops 46 points. Then the hilarity of the seeding gymnastics in the West, with the Clippers vs OKC one of the most ridiculous games in NBA history. We also look ahead to Tuesday’s play-in games in the East, Washington @ Boston and Charlotte @ Indiana. Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

The weekly Locker Room hangout with tons of great questions: Will the NBL continue to produce NBA talent? Some under-the-radar coaches on the hot seat; which historical defender would you want for the modern era; the best big in the NBA for the playoffs, and more.

A ridiculous amount of time on MVP and All-NBA, including why Nikola Jokic isn’t the automatic MVP many others seem to think he is. Plus we struggle with the usual outstanding cast of candidates at guard and forward. Which player do we think should win his award unanimously? And of course all the rest of the awards including ROY, COY, EOY, 6th man, and Not Executive of the Year. Also, our next NBA League Pass game is Monday, May 10 at 8:30 PM ET. Join us live for Milwaukee at San Antonio and send your questions for us to answer live on air using #NBACast on Twitter! Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Evan Wasch joins for a 10-minute interview to discuss the NBA’s play-in tournament. How is it shaping up so far, and what did the league consider before implementing it? Then, our weekly Locker Room hangout, with questions on the Spurs’ development, the Bucks/Nets matchup, the Celtics’ preferred first-round opponent, the Ringer ranking Jokic the best player in the NBA, and more. Also, our next NBA League Pass game is Monday, May 10 at 8:30 PM ET. Join us live for Milwaukee at San Antonio and send your questions for us to answer live on air using #NBACast on Twitter! Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

A look at the 15 teams in the Western Conference using questions submitted by listeners. We go in alphabetical order from Dallas to Utah. Timestamps: DAL (0:00), DEN (9:29), GSW (16:52), HOU (20:38), LAC (28:13), LAL (35:06), MEM (42:53), MIN (48:47), NOP (54:40), OKC (1:01:24), PHX (1:08:48), POR (1:16:49), SAC (1:24:52), SAS (1:31:29), UTA (1:36:12). Also, our next NBA League Pass game is Monday, May 3 at 9:00 PM ET. Join us live for Knicks at Grizzlies and send your questions for us to answer live on air using #NBACast on Twitter! Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

The topics for this week: A Mavs offseason debate between two fans, the Hornets’ best lineups in the play-in/offs, where MPJ would go in a 2018 redraft, whether the Clippers’ offense and Suns’ defense will hold up in the playoffs, and more. Also, our next NBA League Pass game is Monday, May 3 at 9:00 PM ET. Join us live for Knicks at Grizzlies and send your questions for us to answer live on air using #NBACast on Twitter! Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

A bunch of great team-specific questions from Twitter and our Discord on the 15 teams of the East in alphabetical order. Timestamps: ATL (0:00), BOS (13:03), BKN (20:20), CHA (29:52), CHI (38:33), CLE (49:39), DET (57:24), IND (1:04:45), MIA (1:14:22), MIL (1:23:23), NYK (1:29:48), ORL (1:39:43), PHI (1:50:13), TOR (1:58:50), WAS (2:06:22). Also, our next NBA League Pass game is Monday, April 26 at 8:00 PM ET. Join us live for Clippers at Pelicans and send your questions for us to answer live on air using #NBACast on Twitter! Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Another great mailbag, including Nate hopelessly trying to guess a player based on his stats, what the Raps and Mavs should do this offseason, Victor Oladipo’s next contract, Curry’s MVP chances, and more. Also, our next NBA League Pass game is Monday, April 26 at 8:00 PM ET. Join us live for Clippers at Pelicans and send your questions for us to answer live on air using #NBACast on Twitter! Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Over 2 hours ranking the best players in the NBA—we just needed that much time. This was one of the hardest years ever with so many stars healthy and playing at a ridiculously high level—we concluded that as many as 11 players could conceivably play at an MVP level in today’s NBA. See where LeBron, Curry, Harden, Kawhi, Jokic, Embiid, Doncic, AD, Luka, and Dame rank for us this year. Plus we get all the way down to the 20s ranking players this year because there are so many great ones. Also, our next NBA League Pass game is Monday, April 19 at 8:00 PM ET. Join us live for Phoenix at Milwaukee and send your questions for us to answer live on air using #NBACast on Twitter! Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Here's a pod version of our Locker Room hangout from today, where we hit on a ton of interesting questions and get some live interaction with listeners. Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

A look at the 15 teams in the West in order of the standings. Included: UTA/PHX from last week (0:00), how the Nuggets guarded Kawhi with Aaron Gordon (22:39), the Lakers’ recent strong play (38:12), Damian Lillard’s recent struggles (44:29), a Spurs/Mavs classic (52:06), Jonas Valanciunas’ monster game against the Pacers (1:09:17), the implications of James Wiseman’s injury (1:16:27), the continued evolution of Point Zion (1:25:29), the Kings’ recent losing streak (1:32:15), Sam Presti’s used T-72 (1:38:17), Ja’Sean Tate’s season in Houston (1:44:03), and the potential sale of the Wolves to A-Rod and Marc Lore (1:49:47). Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

The weekly Locker Room chat with tons of topics, including the Warriors’ offseason and whether we’d trade Wiseman in the offseason, possible Horford trade destinations, the ideal partner for Trae Young in the backcourt, the Nuggets as contenders, and more. Also, our next NBA League Pass game is Monday, April 12 at 8:30 PM ET. Join us live for Philadelphia at Dallas and send your questions for us to answer live on air using #NBACast on Twitter! Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

A look at the 15 teams in the East in reverse alphabetical order. Included: The Wizards’ play-in chances (0:00), Toronto’s Siakam at center units (7:25); Philly without Embiid (16:22); Chuma Okeke taking a larger role (23:27); the Knicks with and without Elfrid Payton (29:28); Jrue Holiday’s extension in Milwaukee (36:38); Victor Oladipo’s debut (45:30); Caris LeVert so far in Indiana (51:47); Hamidou Diallo so far in Detroit (57:39); the Cavs’ young core and rough wing plan (1:04:14); CHI/BRK (1:11:38) and CHA/BOS (1:23:11) gamers, and the Hawks’ bench improvements (1:35:35). Also, our next NBA League Pass game is Monday, April 5 at 7:00 PM ET. Join us live for Utah at Dallas and send your questions for us to answer live on air using #NBACast on Twitter! Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Taking live questions from listeners: Was the G-League Ignite a success, and how will it change college basketball? Who on the Thunder will be part of their future? What should the Raptors do in free agency, and would a DeMar return make sense? Should the Magic have blown up their team, and do we discount the pain of doing that too much? Plus many more questions. Also, our next NBA League Pass game is Monday, April 5 at 7:00 PM ET. Join us live for Utah at Dallas and send your questions for us to answer live on air using #NBACast on Twitter! Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

A look at each team in the West in alphabetical order, including Jalen Brunson’s season (0:00), Aaron Gordon’s Nuggets debut (8:07), Golden State’s weird frontcourt (17:20), John Wall’s toil this year (26:12), how Rondo will fit on the Clippers (34:21), the Drummond signing in LA (42:27), Ja Morant’s development and Justise Winslow’s play so far (49:42), Karl-Anthony Towns in Chris Finch’s system (58:05), Zion’s continued development and Kira Lewis getting more time (1:03:51), a debate on Al Horford being shut down in OKC (1:10:30), Chris Paul’s brilliant passing (1:18:28), Norm Powell’s debut in Portland (1:23:47), Sacramento’s crazy win over Cleveland (1:30:38), Derrick White plus the Spurs’ great defensive combos (1:38:17), and the Jazz getting back on track (1:45:03). Also, our next NBA League Pass game is Monday, March 29 at 7:30 PM ET. Join us live for Miami at New York and send your questions for us to answer live on air using #NBACast on Twitter! Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Here's a pod version of our Locker Room hangout from today, where we hit on a ton of interesting questions and get some live interaction with listeners. Also, our next NBA League Pass game is Monday, March 29 at 7:30 PM ET. Join us live for Miami at New York and send your questions for us to answer live on air using #NBACast on Twitter! Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

We slog through a ridiculously crowded MVP field with 6 to 8 legitimate candidates before finally settling on our top-fives. All-NBA is no easier, especially the dreaded 3rd team guards. Plus DPOY, COY, ROY, Sophomore of the Year, Executive of the Year, and NOT Executive of the year. Also, our next NBA League Pass game is Monday, March 22 at 9:00 PM ET. Join us live for Boston at Memphis and send your questions for us to answer live on air using #NBACast on Twitter! Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Year six(!) of the Mock Trade Deadline is here. Dan Feldman of NBC Sports and Kevin Pelton of ESPN join Nate and Danny. We each take a quarter of the league and try to find homes for all the players we think will be available on the market. In part 1, we discuss Zach LaVine, Kyle Lowry, Kristaps Porzingis, Nikola Vucevic, Evan Fournier, Harrison Barnes, Victor Oladipo, and more. Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Which players 23 and under will have the best careers? We look at where Luka, Zion, Ja, Tatum, LaMelo, and many others rank in our projection of future value. Plus a look back at the Top-10 prospects over the years, who rose and fell, and what were some of our biggest hits and misses? Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Our bi-weekly look at the 15 teams in the East. Included: Why Gallo has been less effective this year, Robert Williams’ defense, Isaiah Stewart’s defense, the Knicks’ win over the Pistons, the Bucks’ win over the Clippers, Miami’s win over Utah, Ben Simmons’ defense on Luka, the possibility of Kyle Lowry being traded to Philly, and more. Then Eric Pincus of Basketball Insiders and Sports Business Classroom on league-wise hard cap issues, the Bulls’ ability to extend Zach LaVine, and the Wolves’ morass (1:45:08). Timestamps: ATL (0:00), BOS (10:12), WAS (17:48), BKN (32:06), CHA (36:48), CHI (43:26), CLE (46:49), DET and NYK (52:04), IND (1:05:07), MIA (1:12:06), MIL (1:18:42), ORL (1:24:36), PHI (1:29:48), TOR (1:34:55). Also, our next NBA League Pass game is Monday, March 1 at 8:00 PM ET. Join us live for Nuggets at Bulls and send your questions for us to answer live on air using #NBACast on Twitter! Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

A look at all 15 teams in the West, including LAC/UTA takeaways, Damian Lillard in the clutch, a full breakdown on Anthony Edwards, Jamal Murray’s 50-point game as one of the most efficient in NBA history, Zion as a switch defender, and much more. Timestamps: LAC and UTA (0:00), SAS (20:30), SAC (27:51), POR (37:34), PHX (46:10), NOP (52:10), OKC (1:02:08), MIN (1:10:22), MEM (1:23:50), LAL (1:28:30), HOU (1:34:57), GSW (1:40:50), DEN (1:51:14), DAL (1:55:10). Also, our next NBA League Pass game is Monday, February 22 at 9:00 PM ET. Join us live for Blazers at Suns and send your questions for us to answer live on air using #NBACast on Twitter! Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

A look at the latest for all 15 teams in the East. Including what’s wrong with Boston’s offense, the development of Bam Adebayo, check ins on young wings Isaac Okoro, Chuma Okeke, and Patrick Williams, the Nets with their 3 stars on the floor, how the Bucks and Pacers offenses have changed this year, and more. Timestamps: WAS (0:00), BOS (8:33), TOR (16:57), PHI (24:54), ORL (35:18), NYK (42:47), MIA (51:46), MIL (58:30), IND (1:06:56), DET (1:13:10), CLE (1:19:18), CHI (1:25:05), CHA (1:32:45), BKN (1:37:32), ATL (1:40:54). Also, our next NBA League Pass game is Monday, February 15 at 9:00 PM ET. Join us live for Sixers at Jazz and send your questions for us to answer live on air using #NBACast on Twitter! Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

A mailbag on the Western Conference using questions from Twitter, we hit on listeners' most pressing topics for all 15 teams. Timestamps: DAL (0:00), DEN (7:41), GSW (17:15), HOU (24:46), LAC (32:56), LAL (39:28), MEM (46:15), MIN (52:48), NOP (57:26), OKC (1:03:24), PHX (1:08:26), POR (1:14:00), SAC (1:19:01), SAS (1:24:54), UTA (1:31:01). Also, our next NBA League Pass game is Monday, February 8 at 8:30 PM ET. Join us live for Warriors at Spurs and send your questions for us to answer live on air using #NBACast on Twitter! Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

A mailbag on the Eastern Conference using questions from Twitter, we hit on listeners' most pressing topics for all 15 teams. Timestamps: ATL (0:00), BOS (7:57), BKN (18:13), CHA (25:05), CHI (32:34), CLE (41:30), DET (47:55), IND (55:26), MIA (1:02:00), MIL (1:09:37), NYK (1:15:57), ORL (1:21:46), PHI (1:27:40), TOR (1:34:29), WAS (1:39:09). Also, our next NBA League Pass game is Monday, February 1 at 7:30 ET. Join us live for Lakers at Hawks and send your questions for us to answer live on air using #NBACast on Twitter! Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Nate and Danny look back at the 2019 offseason for the Western Conference teams. How do teams like the Grizzlies, Lakers, Clippers and Rockets look with the benefit of hindsight? We assess the moves made and also assess our own grades of those offseasons to see where we went wrong. Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Taking a look at all 15 teams in the Western Conference, starting with the recent Jazz-Nuggets matchup, then going in rough reverse alphabetical order. Timestamps: DEN and UTA (0:00), SAS (12:28), SAC and NOP (19:52), MIN (33:43), MEM (39:42), POR (44:42), PHX (51:16), LAL (57:54), LAC (1:04:05), HOU (1:11:28), GSW (1:18:28), DAL (1:24:26), OKC (1:30:20). Also, our next NBA League Pass game is Monday, January 18 at 3 PM ET. Join us live for Spurs at Hawks and send your questions for us to answer live on air using #NBACast on Twitter! Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Our first run through the Eastern Conference of the 2020-21 season. Going mostly in alphabetical order, we start with Atlanta and Charlotte and wrap up with Detroit. Timestamps: ATL (0:00), CHA (10:28), BOS (18:32), BKN (23:24), CHI (28:51), CLE (35:53), IND (42:25), MIA (52:23), MIL (57:42), NYK (1:03:28), ORL (1:09:43), PHI (1:14:42), TOR (1:19:11), WAS (1:23:22), DET (1:30:49). Also, our next NBA League Pass game is Monday, January 11 at 7:30 ET for Philadelphia @ Atlanta. Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Taking a look at all 15 teams out West for the first time of the 2020-21 season, plus a preview for Monday’s League Pass NBACast matchup between Golden State and Sacramento. Timestamps: DAL (0:00), DEN (5:42), GSW (13:26), HOU (27:53), LAC (46:15), LAL (52:29), MEM (1:05:28), MIN (1:10:54), NOP (1:17:57), OKC (1:39:54), PHX (1:22:49), POR (21:23), SAC (38:57), SAS (58:24), UTA (1:30:26), SAC/GSW preview (1:35:17). Our next NBA League Pass game is Monday, January 4 at 10 ET/7 PT, Sacramento @ Golden State after NBATV picked up Dallas/Houston. Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

We hit on 18 of the 20 teams that didn’t play on Christmas, recapping a packed weekend of action. In order: ATL/MEM (0:00), DET/CLE (11:58), CHA/OKC (26:39), CHI/IND (35:56), ORL/WAS (46:18), HOU/POR (52:20), MIN/UTA (59:48), SAS/TOR (1:08:38), SAC/PHX (1:16:28). Also, we preview the matchup we’ll be calling LIVE on NBA League Pass on Monday at 7:30 ET/4:30 PT, Detroit @ Atlanta (22:29). Just click on the game on NBA.com, click on watch, and select the influencer stream from the announcers. Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

NBA League Pass has a free preview the first week of the season, including Nate and Danny calling WAS @ PHI live on December 23. We get you ready for the game, including the key matchups with Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons going against the revamped Wizards with Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal.

We go in alphabetical order and assess whether each team in the West will over- or underperform their Vegas expectations. There are quite a few disagreements this year, 5 alone in the Western Conference. Plus discussion of the Kuzma and Gobert extensions in concert with their teams’ sections. Also, we’re doing a FREE NBA League Pass game on Wednesday at 7ET/4PT, Washington vs. Philadelphia, just click on the game on NBA.com, click on watch, and select influencer stream from the announcers. Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Anthony V. Slater of The Athletic on the Warriors season. We haven’t seen James Wiseman in preseason, what are the Warriors saying about him behind the scenes? What do we expect from Steph Curry this year? How about the new wing additions? Who closes games for this group? And of course our predictions for where the Warriors fit in the West. Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions.

Derek Bodner of The Athletic on the 76ers upcoming season. Now that the team is focused on Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid, can they carry this group into contention? How does the new rotation fit around those players, and what are the key strengths and weaknesses for this team? Our predictions for the season. And as a bonus, whether we’d trade Ben Simmons for James Harden if that’s what it came down to. Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions.

Mavs beat reporter Tim Cato on the revamped Mavs. How good can the defense be, what’s the state of Kristaps Porzingis’ health, what did Luka work on this offseason, is Dwight Powell healthy, and can this team take the next step in the West? Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions.

Brian Lewis of the NY Post to discuss the Nets. How are KD and Kyrie looking? What will the rotation on this deep team look like? Will on- and off-court chemistry issues derail the Nets’ season? And would he do a trade for James Harden if he were the Nets? Plus our predictions for the Nets season. Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions.

Giannis Antetokounmpo signs the supermax with Milwaukee. What this means for the Bucks and him going forward, plus winners and losers around the league from this monumental decision. Then Jazz radioman and host of Locked on Jazz David Locke looks at the upcoming season. What can we take from last year’s performance in the regular season, and how does the addition of Derrick Favors shore up the weaknesses from last year? Which of the young players are most likely to emerge into rotation roles? What is the next step for Donovan Mitchell to become an All-NBA player. Plus our predictions for the season. Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions.

J. Michael of the Indy Star joins to discuss the Pacers’ offseason, the McMillan firing, the Bjorkgren hire, and the Pacers’ outlook for the season. Included: what to expect from Victor Oladipo and Myles Turner, how Bjorkgren will change the Pacers’ system, what the Pacers’ rotation will look like, and our predictions for the season. Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions.

Blake Murphy of the Athletic discusses the Raptors season. We hit on where Pascal Siakam can improve to become a true number 1 option, which of the young rotation wings will emerge (including of course Paul Watson), how the loss of Ibaka and Gasol will affect the squad, and of course make our predictions for the season. Then (1:08) Adam Mares of DNVR and Locked on Nuggets discusses the outlook for the Denver Nuggets. We hit on where Nikola Jokic can improve and how he looks coming into the season, Jamal Murray’s ability to repeat his bubble performance, and what role Michael Porter, Jr. will play this year. Plus the revamped bench, Facundo Campazzo, Bol Bol, and of course our predictions for the season this year. Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions.

Jared Weiss of the Athletic on the Boston Celtics upcoming season. What’s the latest with Kemba’s knee, how can Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown take steps forward, which young guys will emerge into rotation roles, and of course our predictions for the season. Then Jovan Buha of the Athletic discusses his recent piece on the Clippers’ chemistry and whether that can change this season. We also look at the new rotation pieces they acquired, how Ty Lue will change this team, and make our predictions for the Clippers’ season. Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions.

Dan Feldman and Danny Leroux are the teams and Nate is the player agent as they try to negotiate extensions for players like Lonzo Ball, Jonathan Isaac, Lauri Markkanen, John Collins, OG Anunoby, Derrick White, and more. Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

We start with a look at which teams did the best and worst with most of the offseason now complete, plus an underrated story that could shape the league years from now. Then the rundown of every single deal from Day 3 of free agency, how much space teams still have, and which free agents still remain on the market. Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Join Nate and Danny for a sneak preview of Dunc’d On Prime, discussing the key trades of draft night including the big OKC/Philly trade and the Wolves’ pick of Anthony Edwards. Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Draft guru Mike Schmitz pops in for his annual appearance before the draft. We discuss ESPN’s latest mock with Anthony Edwards going #1 to the Wolves, and why Schmitz is higher on him than others. Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions.

Who won the Dennis Schröder trade, and what this means for the Lakers’ offseason? A breakdown of all the changes to the CBA, including dates for this season and a luxury tax change that will help more expensive teams. And, should we worry about a lockout in 2021? The Detroit Pistons need to choose a direction this offseason, starting with free agent Christian Wood. Will they chase the playoffs with their $30 million in cap space? The Miami Heat could have over $20 million in cap space, but also need to retain Goran Dragic and Jae Crowder. Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux)

The 2020 mock offseason is here with Dan Feldman, Kevin Pelton, and Danny Leroux. In part 1, we start trying to find trades for Jrue Holiday, Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, and Golden State’s $17.2 million trade exception. The remainder of the mock offseason will be available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, where we’ll find homes for every free agent in hours more of transaction fun. Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

What do the reported changes to the CBA mean going forward, and which side got a better deal? The Pels are listening to offers on Jrue Holiday. What kind of package would make sense for him? Many teams have the assets to make an offer the Pels can’t refuse, but will any go that far? A rundown of the rest of the draft and free agency rumors. Then Minnesota’s offseason. What should they do with the number one pick, and do any trades make sense? Plus the restricted free agencies of Malik Beasley and Juancho Hernangomez, whether they can sign a significant free agent, and more. Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

The Atlanta Hawks have over $40 million in cap space and a mandate to improve. They hold the key to free agency in many ways and for many free agents. Which players should they target in free agency and with the 6th pick? What can the Bulls do this offseason with the 4th pick and a new lead exec in Arturas Karnisovas? Does Toronto have any choice but to pay Fred VanVleet? How much will it cost to retain him, Serge Ibaka, and possibly Marc Gasol? Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

A look at French point guard Killian Hayes, who is the most volatile prospect according to mock drafts. Where do we fall on the ledger? Can his pick-and-roll ability and impressive stats at 18 overcome his average athleticism? Then a look at the Clippers’ offseason. What will it take to re-sign Marcus Morris and Montrezl Harrell, and should they re-sign both players? If it’s Harrell or the full mid-level exception, which should they choose? With a report that Kawhi wants another ballhandler, is that what they really need? And what could their trade assets get them despite not being able to move a first-rounder? Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

The latest news and rumors, including the League/NBPA negotiations, opt-outs, front office and coaching news, and more. Then a look at the Lakers offseason and how they could be even better next year. The markets for Rondo and KCP, what they have to trade and whom they should target, and potential free agent acquisitions. Finally Israeli forward Deni Avdija, who played valuable minutes at age 19 in the Euroleague. How do his versatile skills project and what kind of role could he play on an NBA team? Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join us here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

LA overwhelms an exhausted Miami team to give LeBron his 4th title. We take stock of the Lakers’ season and look at how it changed the perception of the key figures. Then (29') we look back on the most indelible moments from the craziest NBA year ever. Finally, a scouting report on the unique game of Iowa State’s Tyrese Haliburton. (50’) Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Jimmy Butler has one of the best games in Finals history. How did the Heat and Lakers’ strategies make that possible, and how did the Heat finally stop the Lakers on the other end? Then we look at Boston’s offseason, including their tax situation, what to do with their 3 firsts, potential upgrade options at center, and more. 27’ Then a scouting report on national player of the year Obi Toppin of Dayton, a projected top-10 pick. 49’ Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Dr. Carl Bergstrom joins to discuss the crazy news that Donald Trump has been hospitalized for COVID-19. Included: What to believe about the President’s condition and the timeline of infection? What the President’s prognosis is statistically? What are the chances Joe Biden is infected? The White House’s testing scheme.

A mailbag from listeners with questions focusing exclusively on the 2020 offseason. Discussing the market for the free agent bigs 31:45 BOS/MIA Game 6 51:30 LAL/DEN Game 5 1:11

The free agent point guards, including a long segment on possible destinations for Fred Van Vleet. We also look at Goran Dragic, the backup point guard market, and restricted free agents. We give the same treatment to the free agent shooting guards, and the interesting situations of restricted free agents Malik Beasley and Bogdan Bogdanovic. (23’) Then a look at the Lakers last-second win over the Nuggets on an Anthony Davis buzzer beater. (49’) Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Which teams have cap space, and which teams are looking at the mid-level exception or a big tax payment? Denver pushes the Clippers to an unlikely Game 7. The Clippers are struggling, but it’s time to appreciate this Denver team. (17’) Boston and Miami will be a great East Finals, we look at all the matchups on both ends of the floor. (40’) We close by ranking the free agent forwards and looking at potential destinations and values for the big free agents like AD, BI, Gallo, Bertans, and more. (1:03) Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join here! Get new bonus content as well like private Discord access, regular chats, our cap projections, subscriber mailbags, and more. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

The Lakers even up as their bench kills it and Russell Westbrook...does not. Milwaukee teeters on the edge but salvages their season for another game without Giannis. The Nuggets completely revise their defense yet again, with Nikola Jokic as the best player on the floor. Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pricing as a Founding Member, plus get locked in at that price going forward. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

How Miami continues to expose the flaws of Giannis and the Bucks, and a first look at how a loss could affect his future with the franchise. Houston throttles the Lakers in Game 1, how has the series changed now with this result? Toronto jumps back off the canvas to tie their series with Boston at 2 apiece. Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pricing as a Founding Member, plus get locked in at that price going forward. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux)

A crazy old school Dunc’d On deep dive on a crazy game between Boston and Toronto. A long look at the fascinating questions in Houston/LAL. The Clippers roll Denver, and what do we think of the stunning Steve Nash hire in Brooklyn? Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pricing as a Founding Member, plus get locked in at that price going forward. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Our second crazy Game 7 in as many nights as Houston somehow holds on against OKC. Then, how Miami took a 2-0 lead against Milwaukee. Are the Bucks done? What about the controversial ending? Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pricing as a Founding Member, plus get locked in at that price going forward. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

We break down a completely ridiculous ending to a completely ridiculous series in Denver/Utah. Then, how Boston took a 2-0 lead against Toronto. Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pricing as a Founding Member, plus get locked in at that price going forward. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Director of Basketball Research Ben Dull joins to discuss the night’s action, including OKC pulling out another clutch win as Russell Westbrook torpedoes Houston, and the Bucks looking like they could be in real trouble against Miami. Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pricing as a Founding Member, plus get locked in at that price going forward. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Seth Partnow of The Athletic joins to discuss Sunday’s action, including another crazy Denver/Utah game, whether Boston’s win sets a trend in their series against Toronto, and how the Clippers figured out Dallas. Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pricing as a Founding Member, plus get locked in at that price going forward. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Lu Dort’s struggles, Harden’s brilliance, and ejections highlight Game 5. We discuss what OKC can do to jump start their offense after a miserable outing. Then a look at Nate McMillan’s firing in Indiana and whether it was justified. Plus the Kristaps Porzingis torn meniscus. Then almost 40 minutes worth of analysis on the TOR/BOS and MIL/MIA series in the East. Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pricing as a Founding Member, plus get locked in at that price going forward. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

A few short thoughts on today's protest and what we all need to do in the continuing fight against racism and police brutality. Wisconsin Reels After Police Shooting of Jacob Blake Police shootings are also part of America’s gun problem What the U.S Can Learn from Countries Where Cops Are Unarmed

Denver roars back to force a Game 6 behind another crazy Jamal Murray performance and some actual defense. The Clippers put up a buck fifty, but it was their defense that stole the show. The NBA pushes back some deadlines, DPOY and COY, plus executive, coaching, and injury news. Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pricing as a Founding Member, plus get locked in at that price going forward. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

OKC outmaneuvers HOU as Chris Paul again gets the better of James Harden in crunchtime (0:00). The Lakers jump out 15-0 and never look back as Portland leaves its best card in the deck (23:00). Indiana gets swept, we take stock of what went wrong for them in the series and what it means for their future (29:40). Brett Brown’s inevitable firing occurs in Philly (41:45). Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pricing as a Founding Member, plus get locked in at that price going forward. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

A massive breakdown of DAL/LAC, including Luka’s crazy game-winner and all the machinations down the stretch in a brilliant series. The first ever NBA playoff game with 2 players scoring 50 points and Donovan Mitchell becoming the third player ever to score 50 twice in a series. 37’ Is Lu Dort the antidote to James Harden? And how can the Thunder use him and stay good enough on offense? 1:02. LeBron James uncorks his first big game of the playoffs, what can Portland do to respond on offense? 1:14 We look at all the little things that eluded Indiana as they fell into a 3-0 series hole. 1:28. Milwaukee restores order against Orlando. Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pricing as a Founding Member, plus get locked in at that price going forward. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

How do the lottery results change the landscape of the league? And we start talking about who these teams should take. The first two and last two games of the day had similar themes to one another. In MIA/IND (15') and HOU/OKC, the Game 1 losers couldn’t adjust to switching defenses. In LAL/POR (40') and MIL/ORL, the favorites got right by just executing better rather than major adjustments. Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pricing as a Founding Member, plus get locked in at that price going forward.. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this, plus this FAQ for your more specific questions. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Dallas has been the better team through two games against the Clippers. Any concern for them? Utah has definitely been the better team through 2 games against Denver, can the Nuggets turn that around? (22’) Is Philly drawing dead against Boston? (39’) Brooklyn/Toronto had some interesting strategic wrinkles. (54’) Plus we review the situation for the lottery. (59’) Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pricing as a Founding Member, plus get locked in at that price going forward.. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pricing as a Founding Member, plus get locked in at that price going forward.. If you don’t want to listen to this full explanation, please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Huge pod with in-depth breakdowns of four Game 1s and proposed adjustments for each team, plus a big announcement about the future of Dunc’d On (see below). POR/LAL. What about the Lakers’ struggles are worrisome, and what is noise? ORL/MIL. Is Milwaukee in trouble, is Orlando a bad matchup, or is this just a bad game? 26’ HOU/OKC. Why this one played out the way we anticipated. Will that change? 43’ MIA/IND Can Indiana make any adjustments to beat Miami’s switching defense? 1:00. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And big news: Starting September 8 Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pricing as a Founding Member. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

In-depth breakdowns of the 3 big games today. We go long on the OT classic between Denver and Utah, Jamal Murray’s crazy ending and Donovan Mitchell’s 57. The main strategic elements of the Clippers’ win over Dallas and potential adjustments. (32') Boston’s win over Philly was according to form, but how does Gordon Hayward’s injury impact the series going forward? 52' You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

A look ahead at what to expect in the matchups between UTA/DEN (0:00), PHI/BOS (26:24), and OKC/HOU (45:05). We break down what to expect on both sides of the ball for each team. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

The first ever play-in game, as Dame and CJ power Portland into the playoffs against a game Memphis team. Sacramento makes a needed front office change, but the process remains awful. Chicago and New Orleans move on from their coaches. A look ahead at what to expect in the matchups between LAL/POR, LAC/DAL, MIL/ORL, and BRK/TOR. We break down what to expect on both sides of the ball for each team. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Dame Lillard does it again vs the Nets, dragging the Blazers to another crazy win. We go in-depth on how they did it. Memphis takes care of business against the Bucks (Fawns?) with TWO triple-doubles in the same game. We look ahead to Memphis and Portland in the play-in. And while Phoenix is going home after an 8-0 run, they are amply represented in our bubble awards. We pick bubble MVP, first- and second-teams, coach, most surprising/disappointing teams and players, best win, worst lost, and best game. And don’t forget! Nate and Danny will be League Pass for Nuggets/Raptors at 1:30 ET on Friday. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Mike Muscala hits his biggest shot ever for the Sixers, as OKC loses their draft pick to Philly with a hilarious 22-point 4th quarter comeback with their reserves. We run through the rest of the day’s results and seedings with a playoff picture that is suddenly set except the play-in, and catch up on news. Then we get an unexpected start on playoff previews, looking at Miami and Indiana in the 4-5 matchup in the East and picking a winner. And don’t forget! Nate and Danny will be broadcasting Bucks/Grizz at 4 ET on Thursday and Nuggets/Raptors at 1:30 ET on Friday. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Damian Lillard gets his 3rd 60-point game of the season in another virtuoso performance to put Portland in command for the 8th seed. We run through the West playoff picture with one game remaining. Memphis falls to 1-6 as Ja Morant can’t carry them to victory against a Boston team firing on all cylinders. TJ Warren and Jimmy Butler match up and the Heat get the better of the Pacers going into their likely first-round matchup. And don’t forget! Nate and Danny will be broadcasting Heat/Thunder at 8 ET on Wednesday and Bucks/Grizz at 4 ET on Thursday. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

We look at all 22 teams in the bubble and catch you up on their performances to date, playoff chances, who is playing well, and much more. And don’t forget! Nate and Danny will be broadcasting Celtics/Grizz on NBA League Pass at 5 ET on Tuesday, and Heat/Thunder at 8 ET on Wednesday. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

A deep dive on a really fun Phoenix/Indiana game, as we get a chance to discuss one of the best wing defense games we’ve seen all year, plus discuss the improvement of Deandre Ayton. New Orleans blew a golden chance to improve their positioning against Sacramento as they give up 140. Dame Lillard is playing at an incredibly high level with 45 and 12 vs Denver. Plus a wrap on the latest news and playoff scenarios. And don’t forget! Nate and Danny will be broadcasting Jazz/Spurs on NBA League Pass at 1 ET on Friday. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Rockets forward DeMarre Carroll joins at 16:40. He gives some unique insight into the Rockets’ strategy in that crazy game against the Bucks. We also get into what inspired him to change his game to save his career, how he had a sudden jump in his free throw attempts late in his career, the great organizations he’s played for, and how he approaches his role on the Rockets. Plus his Carroll Family Foundation for Pediatric Liver Disease and Disorders. But before that, Danny joins to discuss Utah’s victory over Memphis, which we broadcasted for NBA League Pass. And don’t forget! Nate and Danny will be broadcasting Pacers/Suns on NBA League Pass at 4 ET on Thursday. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Miami’s defense looks dominant, while Bam Adebayo had a dominant game himself against Boston’s small unit. Devin Booker hits a ridiculous game-winner against the Clippers in a high-level game for both teams. Luka Doncic impresses...defensively, as the Mavs get their first win vs the Kings. Plus we talk about the West picture in the news Jaren Jackson, Jr. is done for the season. Don’t forget! Nate and Danny will be broadcasting Jazz/Grizz on NBA League Pass at 2:30 ET on Wednesday. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Philly withstands a huge 43-point 4th quarter from San Antonio to secure a crucial win and deny the hot-shooting Spurs and Derrick White. Michael Porter Jr. looks like the guy who was once the number one prospect in the 2018 draft, and Jokic continues to dominate the Thunder. Is Zion Williamson starting to find his groove? And why did Ja Morant go 5-21 from the field in the loss to the Pels. What does the lower end of the West playoff picture look like? Plus a quick wrap on the rest of the games. Don’t forget! Nate and Danny will be broadcasting Jazz/Grizz on NBA League Pass at 230 ET on Wednesday. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Don’t forget! Nate and Danny will be broadcasting Spurs/Sixers on NBA League Pass at 8 ET on Monday. If you don't have League Pass, here’s a link to buy the single game. A ton on the fascinating strategic matchup between Houston and Milwaukee and the last 2 MVPs. PHI/IND as Warren drops 53. We also hit on BOS/POR, Memphis losing another close one to the Spurs, and every other game from this weekend before discussing the playoff race in the rapidly evolving bubble. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Don’t forget! Nate and Danny will be broadcasting Spurs/Sixers on NBA League Pass at 8 ET on Monday. If you don't have league pass, here's a link to buy the single game. We hit on five huge games, including Houston pulling out a game with 0.5% win expectancy, Portland keeping their playoff hopes alive with an OT defeat of Memphis, the Spurs dealing a potentially mortal blow to the Kings, plus quick hitters on ORL/BRK and MIL/BOS. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Don’t forget! Nate and Danny will be broadcasting 2 games on NBA League Pass in the bubble, Magic/Nets at 2:30 ET on Friday and Sixers/Spurs at 8 ET on Monday. If you don't have league pass, here's a link to buy the single game. We are back to basketball with 2 fantastic games. Lakers/Clippers went down to the wire, we break down how the Lakers pulled it out and also how the important players looked as we look ahead to a potential playoff matchup. New Orleans/Utah was a huge game for both teams’ playoff chances; how does the Jazz win change things and why were the Jazz able to come back from 18 down? You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Huge News! Nate and Danny will be broadcasting 2 games on NBA League Pass in the bubble, Magic/Nets at 2:30 ET on Friday and Sixers/Spurs at 8 ET on Monday. If you don't have league pass, here's a link to buy the single game. Then a repost of our Awards picks from just before the season shut down. Includes all the major NBA awards like MVP, All-NBA, 6MOY, DPOY, COY, ROY, EOY, plus our created awards including Best Sophomore, Biggest Surprise and Disappointment, Not Executive of the Year, and more.by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Huge News! Nate and Danny will be broadcasting 2 games on NBA League Pass in the bubble, Magic/Nets at 2:30 ET on Friday and Sixers/Spurs at 8 ET on Monday. More details on how to listen coming in the next episode. The pod includes the latest news, including how some of the rotations are shaking out in the bubble, injuries and illnesses, Tom Thibodeau to NY, and more on the league’s financials for next season. Then an evaluation of the season for every young player on the Pelicans, Spurs, and Rockets with Danny. Danny and Nate sum up where each player got better, what they have to work on, and where applicable give a rating for each player’s improvement. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Wes Wilcox, NBATV analyst and former Hawks Executive joins. He puts on his GM hat to discuss what teams are thinking about during the restart, the interesting teams this offseason, what he’s proud of from his Hawks tenure and what he learned that he could improve on. Wes and Nate also discuss Sports Business Classroom and the time Nate interviewed with the Hawks. Then the latest news, followed by an evaluation of the season for every young player on the Grizzlies and Mavericks with Danny. Danny and Nate sum up where each player got better, what they have to work on, and where applicable give a rating for player’s improvement. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Larry Coon joins to discuss the finances of the 2020-21 season and our Sports Business Classroom endeavor. The NBA announces zero positive tests from inside the bubble, plus our best information on who has yet to join. Then, evaluating the season for every young player on the Hornets and Magic. Danny and Nate sum up where each player got better, what they have to work on, and where applicable give a rating for player’s improvement. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

No positive tests in the bubble so far apparently. Plus a rundown of injuries and absences and a look at the financial challenges for 20-21. Then, evaluating the season for every young player on the Hawks, Heat, and Wizards. Danny and Nate sum up where each player got better, what they have to work on, and where applicable give a rating for player’s improvement. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Evaluating the season for every young player in the Atlantic Division. Danny and Nate sum up where each player got better, what they have to work on, and where applicable give a rating for player’s improvement. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Evaluating the season for every young player in the Northwest Division. Danny and Nate sum up where each player got better, what they have to work on, and where applicable give a rating for player’s improvement. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Evaluating the season for every young player in the Central Division. Danny and Nate sum up where each player got better, what they have to work on, and where applicable give a rating for player’s improvement. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Evaluating the season for every young player in the Pacific Division. Danny and Nate sum up where each player got better, what they have to work on, and where applicable give a rating for player’s improvement. We even pore through G-League stats and film when necessary. Then a news segment. How does the news of a COVID outbreak in the MLS bubble affect the NBA? Plus the latest roster moves. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Veteran political reporter Perry Bacon, Jr. of FiveThirtyEight.com applies his ample knowledge of how the reporting game is played to the NBA. He and Nate discuss: When to trust or question stories that cite unnamed sources. Why sources leak stories to certain reporters. How the importance of “newsbreaking” affects how stories are reported. They also discuss Perry’s ideas for improving minority hiring in the NFL and how those could apply to the NBA. Then Danny is back to discuss the early returns on coronavirus testing, the NBA’s schedule release, and other league news. Perry’s articles referenced in the show: When To Trust A Story That Uses Unnamed Sources A 5-Part Plan To Fix The NFL’s Coaching Diversity Problem You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Every year, a couple of players become stars that nobody saw coming. Predicting such players with any certainty is impossible, but who are the players that at least have a chance to make big unexpected improvements? We lay out some general criteria for identifying such players, and then go through and pick those we think could really exceed expectations in the coming years. Then, the latest news on the NBA restart, signings, and a retrospective on the career of Vince Carter. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Every aspect of LaMelo Ball’s game. He has some of the biggest strengths but also some of the biggest weaknesses in this draft and is a unique prospect. How does all that add up compared to the rest of the class, and how does he compare to point guard prospects of the past? We spend 47 minutes on his game. Then a news catchup, focusing on more details of the bubble, including how a requirement to cease physical activity for 14 days after a positive COVID test could affect the return, and looking at players who have decided not to play. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Marc J. Spears of the Undefeated discusses his piece encouraging NBA players to return to play and use their platform to combat racism. Plus, the current state of minority hiring among the NBA and its teams, what he hears from Black candidates, and how teams could improve their minority hiring practices. In a solo news segment (37:00), Nate discusses the details of the NBA’s return to play protocol in light of the scientific consensus. Plus, Avery Bradley releases a statement elucidating some of the goals of players who have been hesitant to return to play. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

In alphabetical order, we answer listener questions on all 15 teams in the Eastern Conference. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Nate and Danny look at their favorite, and the most effective, signature moves in the NBA, and also rank our least-favorite moves. Then a scouting report on USC big man Onyeka Okongwu, who some have called a sleeper for best big in the draft. Do we agree? You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Answering listener questions on all 15 teams in the West, plus a look at all the latest details on the NBA’s return. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Grading the NBA’s return to play on safety, entertainment, fairness, and money. Then a Twitter mailbag, including why free agents sign in the West, which teams will improve and decline the most next year, which team fighting for the playoffs in the West is the best team, whether this format is more “fair” than homecourt advantage, and more. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

A look back at the on-court moments that changed NBA history the most this century. Nate and Danny go through them in chronological order over the last 20 years and finally pick the moments that most affected the futures of teams and players. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Jack McCallum joins to discuss his new podcast the Dream Team tapes, his relationship with those players, how the reporting game has changed, his favorite seasons to cover, and more. Then Danny with some news, including the latest return to play scenarios and a retrospective on the career of Jerry Sloan. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Another listener-suggested topic, we discuss the players that we think the most popular analytics metrics miss on the most. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

After a news segment discussing the latest news on the bubble and injury news, a discussion of the plans over the next few years for (in order) MIN, OKC, UTA, POR, and DEN. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Nate and Danny give their final thoughts on the Last Dance, including Nate’s list of the top-4 things that were omitted and should have been in there. Plus, will we ever see another team as big as those Bulls, our thoughts on Jerry’s Krause’s memoir, the clear, unstated reason why the Bulls broke up, and more. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Nate and Danny list their best players who, due to injury or tragedy, were never able to fulfill the promise it seemed they had. Then we pick the players whose careers we most would have liked to see to their completion. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Nate and Danny list their best players who, due to injury or tragedy, were never able to fulfill the promise it seemed they had. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

ESPN’s Tim Bontemps discusses his recent reporting on the NBA’s efforts to return to play, including some of the key obstacles it faces. Also, he discusses the 3 teams he covers most, Philly, Boston, and Toronto, and how they would match up in the playoffs. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

A look at the current state of the Indiana Pacers with beat reported J. Michael of the Indy Star, including what grade he’d give the Pacers for their season, how Victor Oladipo looked when he came back, his chances for returning to All-Star level, and his extension possibilities. Plus how he views Nate’s position that Domantas Sabonis is the worst All-Star selection of the last few years. Finally, what will keep the coaching staff up at night as we head into the playoffs? Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

A listener suggestion, how we’d build a team with no All-NBA players. Nate and Danny collaborate to select the team, get a look into how they think about team-building to go up against the best the NBA has to offer. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

We discuss the latest ideas for the NBA to return and the potential feasibility, then go through all the candidates for Most Improved Player before making our top-3 selections for the award. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

A look at the futures of the 5 teams in the Pacific Division, in order: PHX, SAC, LAL, LAC, and GSW. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Another listener bracket winner: Nate and Danny each draft a team of 15 with a $100 million cap, with the caveat that we can only pick 4 rookie scale or first contracts. We go through the draft process and then see how our teams would match up. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

One of the most fascinating young teams is the subject of today’s season evaluation. Brad Rowland of Peachtree Hoops and Locked on Hawks discusses the evolution of the Hawks 5 key young players, what they should do with their cap space this summer, and what went wrong this year. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

A look at each Western Conference team’s best and worst decision for the last 5 years, in reverse alphabetical order from Utah to Dallas. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

A run through how the teams in the Atlantic Division should be approaching the next few years, in order: NYK, BRK, PHI, TOR, BOS. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Ethan Strauss discusses the process behind his great book the Victory Machine and more questions about his favorite Warrior to interact with, whether creating a sustainable dynasty would have been possible for the Warriors without KD, and whether KD’s complaints about him have any merit. Plus we discuss which players and teams of the past we’d have most wanted to cover. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

One of the winners of our Listener Topic Bracket, we look at the best and worst decision each organization in the East made over the last 5 years. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Jared Weiss of the Athletic to grade the Boston Celtics’ season. Who were the biggest surprises? Is Jayson Tatum’s improvement sustainable? What are their issues going into the playoffs? Who would he pick in a Boston/Toronto series? Who was the team MVP? And how have their young players come along? Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Looks at the Pels, Grizz, Spurs, Mavs, and Rockets’ futures and how we would approach their long-term planning. How does New Orleans build around Zion and Ingram? Same question for the Grizz with Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson? Do the Spurs have enough young talent to begin a new era? The Mavs have great young talent and are also really good right now, how do they take the next step into championship contention? And, uh, Houston also has a team, but few ways to improve. What happens if they can’t win now? Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Who to trade on the Nets, how to do a successful rebuild and avoid being the Knicks, would the Pels consider drafting Ja over Zion in a redraft, could the Clippers ever capture LA, can we trust the league to restart safely, and many more in a lightning round. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Gaming out the playoff bracket, what kinds of players are undervalued in the marketplace, which players are worth the supermax, how to determine if teams are good or great via the eye test, and a lightning round. We had over 100 submissions so we’ll be back with part 2 tomorrow. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Nate and Danny discuss The Last Dance from 2 different perspectives, Nate from having lived in Chicago during the dynasty and Danny with fresh eyes. We hit on the craziness of Jerry Krause, Scottie Pippen’s grievances, and why the whole narrative of Michael Jordan’s competitiveness may have been a little simplistic. Then a review of Landmark Sports’ performance, representing James Harden, Eric Gordon, and others. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Adam Mares joins to take stock of the Denver Nuggets. What is his grade for the Nuggets’ season, how good can Michael Porter Jr. be, what did the team learn this year, what is the future of the power forward position, what to make of Jamal Murray on a max deal, and more. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

We break down the surprise announcement that top 2021 prospect Jalen Green will join a new G-League arrangement from every angle. We catch up on the rest of the news, then look at the contracts negotiated by agent Kevin Bradbury of BDA Sports Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

The look at the long-term plans for the NBA continues with the Southeast Division. In order, Atlanta, Miami, Washington, Orlando, and Charlotte. What are the key determinations these teams will need to make about their long-term futures over the next few years? Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

A deep dive on projected top-5 pick Isaac Okoro of Auburn. Included: Whether his relatively raw offensive game has some upside, and can his defense rise to a truly elite level in the NBA? Then the COVID Daily News. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

We discuss the Bulls’ hiring of Arturas Karnisovas as basketball decision-maker and the latest on the NBA’s negotiations with the players on the revenue shortfall. Then we go through the 5 teams in the Central Division to discuss our long-term plans for each, in order: Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Indiana, and Milwaukee. Then the COVID Daily News. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed, or by searching “Nate Duncan” in your podcast player. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

In the first of a series, Warriors beat man Anthony Slater of the Athletic looks back on the Warriors season. The rundown: Give the team overall a grade for the season What are the biggest things the team learned this year? What are the biggest questions still unanswered? What was the biggest positive surprise to you this season? What was the biggest disappointment this season? Do you feel better or worse about this team’s long-term future now than before the season? Team MVP (this one was tough)? Rotation player who struggled the most? Progress report on team’s young players Who do you expect to still be a key player on this team in 2 years, start of the 2021-22 season? One word to describe this team’s season Then Ben Taylor joins for the COVID Daily News. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Amber Nichols, assistant GM of the Capital City Go-Go, the Wizards’ G-League affiliate, takes us through a typical work day. We discuss: Her considerable logistical responsibilities as a young executive; What she does during games and practices; How she learned to watch film Her evaluation and reporting process for G-League and NBA scouting The hardest thing about her job and the best thing about her job, Then Ben Taylor joins for the COVID Daily News. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed via Apple, Spotify or RSS Feed. You can subscribe to the basketball feed by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Everything defense, All-Defensive teams and honorable mentions, Worst Team All-Defense, most improved and regressed, better and worse than you think, most with the least, and least with the most awards. Then COVID Daily News. A UChicago paper concludes that the shutdown could save trillions of dollars. What should we take from the reduction in daily hospitalizations in New York? Troubling data emerges about the effect of coronavirus on the black and Native American communities. Wuhan reopens amid fanfare but China continues PR crackdown. New Zealand has been a rare coronavirus success story so far. India commences a strict lockdown in its most populous province. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Nate and Danny look at Bill Duffy and BDA Sports. How have they done for clients like Deandre Ayton, Luka Doncic, Josh Richardson, and Zach LaVine? We also discuss the news that MLB will attempt to return to play in May or June and what that means for the NBA’s attempts to return as well. Then Ben Taylor with the daily Coronavirus News, which you can subscribe to here. A deep dive into the research regarding the percentages of false negative and false positive COVID tests, the challenges posed and some potential solutions. Then a look at the latest from around the world, including Boris Johnson’s health, Italy’s attempt to return to normalcy, whether the non-lockdown in Sweden is working, and more. We close with some more supply chain stresses, the hope for a four-to-eight week timeline for reopening in the US, and the progress of small business loans. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Nate and Danny evaluate the film on Anthony Edwards and try to figure out his NBA future. How does his streaky jumper project, and does he have the upside that his physical tools suggest? On the Coronavirus Daily, Boris Johnson has entered the ICU after his hospitalization Sunday, while Britain's case load continues to mount. Then a look around the world as the curve appears to have flattened somewhat in Europe and some countries plan tentative steps toward reopening. Most African countries have now imposed restrictions. New York's hospital admissions have flattened, but the city faces the prospect of being overwhelmed as deaths at home have skyrocketed and death-related services grow difficult to obtain. Then, the thorny issue of when recovering patients can reenter society. Finally some research on the seasonality of the coronavirus and the potential for mutations. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Nate and Danny on the best contracts in the NBA. First, important context on why these good contracts are so hard to find and negotiate. Then we go through each of our candidates and pick a top-3. We also go into the latest on the NBA continuing its season and the Bulls’ GM search. Then (47:19) Ben Taylor for the Coronavirus Daily Podcast. The CDC recommends masks in public. Then, a look at the reasons for the supply chain issues from everything from household goods to key medicines and equipment. That's followed by news around the USA: the latest from NY, how US physical distancing compares to Europe, the FDA's approval of a machine that can sterilize 80,000 N95 masks per day, and the removal of the captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt. Italy may have crested the curve, but a new study shows that the official death counts may have been low. Plus more from Greece, Spain, Iran (which plans a gradual reopening), Iraq, and Austria. Singapore has also instituted harsher measures to deal with the spread of the virus. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Nate and Danny discuss the worst contracts in the NBA and hit the latest league news, including that NBA players may have 25% of their salaries put in escrow. Then (37:11) Ben Taylor is back to hit on whether locking down is best for the economy, the news that China’s Henan province appears to have a virus resurgence, and the evolving situations in India and Ecuador. Ben and Nate also discuss the latest news regarding the effects of physical distancing in late-moving states, and the staggering unemployment numbers. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Late on April Fool’s Day, Nate and Danny pick the biggest floppers in the NBA, finally giving these beautiful thespians their due. They go through the candidates and pick a top 3, and also credit those who flop the least. Then the daily coronavirus roundup, as Nate goes through the latest on equipment shortages in the US, the particulars of the US small business loan programs, the evolving studies on asymptomatic carriers, continuing reports of unreliable Chinese statistics, and other world news including a Danish ray of hope. Then (106:30) Jill B. Berkeley, an insurance lawyer with 40 years of experience (and Nate’s mom), discusses the potential for business owners to obtain insurance coverage for losses due to the coronavirus. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Nate and Danny pick their top 5 players who have made and lost money for themselves with their play this year. Then at 42:05 Ben Taylor as we run through what we think will be needed to get us out of this COVID19 crisis and reopen the economy. Included, how the “arsenal of democracy” can be adapted to this 21st-century crisis, determining and communicating the criteria for reopening, grappling with the economic issues that are sure to arise, and more. We also get to the usual domestic and news roundup. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Nate and Danny look at Jason Glushon (Jrue Holiday, Al Horford) and Bouna Ndiaye (Rudy Gobert, Nic Batum) and see how they’ve done for their clients. Then a solo effort by Nate to discuss the key COVID news of the day. A look at reports of possible reinfection in China and another examining the seasonality of the virus. Nate examines the risk of hospitalization and negative outcomes by age. Then the latest news around the US: Which states still haven’t enacted physical distancing, the potential spread among prisons, possible good news from New York, and a possible advance in ease of testing. Finally the latest from around the world, including Spain, Africa, Russia, France, Germany, Sweden, Hungary, China, and Italy. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

We discuss the key questions about James Wiseman, including his offensive and defensive upside, and whether he's worth a top-5 pick considering the state of the center position in 2020. Then Ben Taylor (41:00) joins to discuss the key news of the day on COVID19. Why is the US similar to a rebuilding NBA team right now? Then, two longer segments discuss the misleading headlines suggesting that an Oxford study showed that 50% of Britons might already have coronavirus, and then some of the issues regarding masks being available to the public. We finish with a US and worldwide news roundup. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

We did a ton of research to begin a project rating NBA agents based on the quality of contracts they get for their players. The series begins with Rich Paul, Klutch Sports and their 24 clients. Then Ben Taylor joins (46:18) to discuss the key news of the day on COVID19. The latest from hard-hit US metro areas, and a look at a new study that models when we might be able to re-open the country in a best-case scenario. Then a worldwide news roundup, followed by a discussion of the problem of asymptomatic carriers and the latest on whether taking ibuprofen exacerbates COVID19. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Danny and Nate run through the candidates for Team USA in the Olympics and try to make the best team possible, with some controversial omissions. Then Ben Taylor joins for what will be a new daily segment discussing the latest developments in the fight against COVID19. We hit on the stimulus bill, the pros and cons of potentially removing social distancing restrictions in the near future, the latest developments in New York, worldwide measures against the virus, why nobody was able to see this coming and prepare, and more. We’d appreciate your feedback on this new segment and how to improve as we go along. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

We look back at the 2015 NBA draft that showed such promise early on, and see which players continued their progression and which did not. We each put out our boards, and then discuss which players rose and fell the most and which players we still have questions about. Then a short segment where we answered questions about the pod from Twitch viewers. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

A healthy debate on the top-10 players in the NBA. Where do Harden, Kawhi, Embiid, PG, Giannis, LeBron, Steph, Luka, Lillard, and the rest of the NBA’s superstars rank this year? You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

After realizing that there are 33 outstanding first-round draft obligations over the next 7 drafts, Danny demanded we do this show projecting which of these will end up the most valuable. How to the war chests of the Pelicans and Thunder rate when you really go through it? And which do we see as the single most valuable pick out there? You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Steph Curry has been the top-ranked PG in the NBA, does he retain his crown? We also get into a huge argument about where Russell Westbrook should rank, and tackle other controversial players like Kyrie Irving, Trae Young, Dennis Schroder, Eric Bledsoe, and the rest of the league’s floor generals. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Before each season, we predict the season, including win totals for each team, championship contenders, the bottom tier of teams, and all the individual award winners. How’d we do? You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

The complicated center position is next up. We struggle with what’s truly valuable and what is replaceable at the center position in 2020. At the top, where do Karl-Anthony Towns, Nikola Jokic, and Joel Embiid rank? How about centers on the rise like Kristaps Porzingis, Bam Adebayo, and Domantas Sabonis? And where does one draw the line on what constitutes a solid starting center? We go well into the 40s ranking these centers. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux)

Larry Coon, the foremost CBA expert in the public sphere, joins to discuss the CBA implications of the NBA’s season postponement. What CBA provisions govern this calamity, and how can the players’ association and the NBA negotiate a compromise to get the league back on its feet when the time comes. What unforeseen issues could arise that the league and players will have to navigate? Larry also discusses the implications for our Sports Business Classroom. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

We go back and look at our preseason over/under predictions for the Western Conference and where we went wrong, including the teams we differed on. We also discuss what went wrong in leading to our worst-ever records on Over/Unders. Then we review our performance on our best bets, pick our lucky win, bad beat, and more. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux)

We go back and look at our preseason over/under predictions for the Eastern Conference and where we went wrong, including the 3 teams that we differed on. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Nate and Danny discuss what we love about basketball, from why we got into covering the sport, what we love most about playing and analyzing the game, and pick our favorite ever games, teams, players, in-game situations, best personal basketball moment, and favorite basketball memory ever. Then in a short addendum, it’s back to reality and Nate shares some ideas the Dunc’d On community could implement to help mitigate the spread of coronavirus however we can. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

The NBA season is postponed indefinitely with news that Jazz center Rudy Gobert has tested positive for COVID-2019. We discuss what led to this decision, what happens from here with the NBA, and how the NBA is now a cautionary tale for the social distancing we need to do as a nation. As for our future, the current plan is to continue the normal episode schedule 5 days/week as long as people keep listening. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

We rank all the power forwards in the NBA into tiers. We know where Giannis and AD will end up, what about Tobias Harris, Danilo Gallinari, Michael Porter, Jr., Jaren Jackson, Jr., Kevin Love, Zion Williamson, and many more? You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

The latest on the #COVID2019 outbreak’s effect on the NBA, more key injury news, and a recap of Toronto’s big win in Utah and a fun, if bumbling, double OT thriller between Charlotte and Atlanta You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We catch up on the last 2 weeks for the 15 teams in the Western Conference via mailbag, in alphabetical order from Dallas to Utah. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Time to give out our season awards to date, with all the major NBA awards like MVP, All-NBA, 6MOY, DPOY, COY, ROY, EOY, plus our created awards including Best Sophomore, Biggest Surprise and Disappointment, Not Executive of the Year, and more. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

A new segment, we look at the young players around the league trying to prove that they deserve a role going into next season and what they need to do to solidify their position. Then we recap Luka/Zion 1, the NBA’s 2 best prospects going head to head in an OT thriller. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

A look at 5 games, LAC/OKC, SAS/CHA, GSW/DEN, TOR/PHX, and MIN/NOP. We catch up on the news around the league, including how the latest injuries and signings affect the playoff race. Then we go back and revisit our 2018 Crystal Ball episode where we made predictions for the NBA in 2020. How did we do? Well, our consensus NBA champion has the worst record in the NBA so……. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

We discuss why Miami matches up so well with Milwaukee (relatively speaking), why the Knicks were such a good matchup against Houston, and why Cleveland isn’t a good matchup against anybody. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

A mailbag look at the last couple weeks for the teams in the Eastern Conference, in alphabetical order from Atlanta to Washington. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

We rank the suddenly stacked small forward position based on who we’d like to have for a regular season and playoffs that started today. Where do Luka Doncic, Kawhi Leonard, Jayson Tatum, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Brandon Ingram, Khris Middleton, Jimmy Butler, Paul George, and more stack up? Plus we pick our biggest risers and fallers over the past year. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

For the fourth consecutive year, the swamis take a look into the crystal ball to determine the NBA landscape in the 2021-22 season. We pick the final 4 teams (and discuss other candidates), the 2 worst teams in the NBA, plus pick our 2021-22 All-NBA teams and award winners. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Getting back to analyzing some specific basketball games, the East’s two best teams collide. What does Milwaukee’s win in Toronto bode for a playoff matchup with these teams? In LA, LeBron has his best game of the season against the Pels. Plus we look at where Zion can get better against the best teams. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

We catch up on the newcomers plus the last couple weeks for (in order) the Denver Nuggets, the Golden State Warriors, the Houston Rockets, the LA Clippers, the Memphis Grizzlies, the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Portland Trail Blazers, and the Sacramento Kings You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

We catch up on the newcomers plus the last couple weeks for (in order) the Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Washington Wizards. Plus news on the rest of the Eastern Conference, including the news of Kyrie Irving’s season-ending surgery. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

We rank the shooting guards into tiers based on who we’d want to have for a regular season and playoffs that started today. Where do James Harden, Devin Booker, CJ McCollum, Bradley Beal, and Donovan Mitchell place? How to deal with the injury returns of Klay Thompson and Victor Oladipo? And which players are the biggest risers and fallers from last year to this? You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Two podcasts reposted with Ben Taylor on the best players of All-Time, recorded in April and October 2018. In the first we examine the most under- and overrated players of all time, and the second looks at the top 8 players. Hope you enjoy the repost during our All-Star Break. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

We take a look at the latest developments for the 15 teams that did not make significant moves for the trade deadline. From the East: Boston (0:59), Brooklyn (16:00), Charlotte (24:18), Chicago (33:13), Indiana (43:45), Milwaukee (50:43) and Toronto (1:17:18). From the West: Dallas (1:31:57), Lakers (1:38:41), New Orleans (59:18), Oklahoma City (7:18), Phoenix (1:03:13), San Antonio (1:11:18), Utah (1:25:10). Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Finishing up the 2020 trade deadline, starting with the massive Miami/Memphis deal, Andre Drummond headed to Cleveland, the rest of the smaller deals around the league, and finally looking at winners and losers. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

The Golden State/Minnesota trade for Wiggins and Russell, the Clippers acquiring Marcus Morris (and the Knicks hiring Leon Rose), plus a few other smaller deals including GSW/PHI and ATL/SAC. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

A deep dive on the four-team trade bringing Robert Covington to Houston and Clint Capela to Atlanta from the perspective of each team involved. What does it to to their rotations, salary structure, and more, and how much do we like it for each team? In order, HOU, ATL, MIN, DEN. Oh, and the Knicks fired somebody. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

We catch up on all the latest rumors and try to parse what makes sense and what doesn’t. Included: D’Angelo Russell, Robert Covington, Andre Iguodala, Marcus Morris, Clint Capela, and more. Then we do quick hitters on the two biggest games of the day, Miami blowing out Philly and Dallas stealing another big win without Luka Doncic in Indy. Then we discuss our biggest All-Star snubs, and Nate explains his opposition to Domantas Sabonis’ All-Star candidacy and what it says about the selection process. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

We invited our subscribers to submit proposed trades to talk about. We had tons of interesting submissions, including a Chris Paul for Mike Conley swap, a trade getting Kevin Love to Portland, a Karl-Anthony Towns to the Pelicans idea, D’Angelo Russell trade ideas, CJ McCollum for Tobias Harris, and many more. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

We select who we’d have for the starters and reserve on each All-Star team, including a surprising “lock” on Nate’s West team and some disagreement among the East guards. Then a look at news around the league, including the latest on injuries that could affect the playoff race. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Dan Feldman of NBC and Kevin Pelton of ESPN join to game out the 2020 Trade Deadline. We split up the league’s teams between the 4 of us and try to simulate the trade deadline. The conclusion! Talks heat up for many of the remaining players on the market, like Denver’s young restricted free agents-to-be, some Knicks expiring contracts, and ALL-STAR Andre Drummond. Then the four cap dorks review the podcast, drawing conclusions for the real trade deadline and picking their most and least realistic trades from the Mock. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Dan Feldman of NBC and Kevin Pelton of ESPN join to game out the 2020 Trade Deadline. We split up the league’s teams between the 4 of us and try to simulate the trade deadline. After the crazy 4-teamer in part 1, we get down to nuts and bolts as the contenders race to try to upgrade their rosters at the deadline. Players like Marcus Morris, Andre Iguodala, Derrick Rose, and Jae Crowder are in high demand. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Dan Feldman of NBC and Kevin Pelton of ESPN join to game out the 2020 Trade Deadline. We split up the league’s teams between the 4 of us and try to simulate the trade deadline. We start by trying to move a lot of the big names that might potentially be available, including Chris Paul, Danilo Gallinari, Steven Adams, Jrue Holiday, Andre Drummond, and Kevin Love. Eventually, the deadline gains traction with an epic four-team trade, the most complex in the history of the Mock Deadline. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Some of our memories and thoughts on the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant

Returning to a fun topic, ranking the best young cores in the NBA of players 25 and under. We have some of our biggest ranking disagreements ever, with Danny’s #1 team as Nate’s #5 team. See where the cores of Dallas, Philadelphia, Memphis, New Orleans, Atlanta, Denver, Boston, Toronto, Miami, and more rank. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

We hit on every aspect of Zion’s debut: the 17-point run, the minutes limit, the passing, and the defense, plus a bit more on Spurs/Pels. Then the Southwest Division. Who are the center and wing options for Dallas in the wake of the Powell injury? What are the Grizz really going to get for Andre Iguodala? We make predictions on where he ends up and what the return is. New Orleans seemed like a potential seller at the deadline; could they instead add talent to fuel their playoff run? Wlll the Spurs do anything at all? And how can Houston add to their team with a dearth of matching salary and probable desire to say under the tax? Finally we hit on the latest news around the NBA. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

The Clippers handle the Mavs in Dallas for a second time, this time without Paul George. We discuss the impact of the Dwight Powell injury, Luka vs Kawhi, Kristaps Porzingis’ return, and how the Mavs ran one play for 6 consecutive minutes. Then the Atlantic Division trade possibilities, including Boston’s chances of upgrading at center or backup wing, Philly’s look for another ballhandler or rotation player, whether Toronto will stand pat with their vets, what the Knicks can get for expiring contracts like Marcus Morris, and whether the Nets will try to find some more athleticism at the deadline. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

The Lakers and Celtics renew their classic rivalry in Boston, and the Pelicans get a look at star rookie Ja Morant and the Grizz. Then we look at the Pacific Division at the deadline. If the Lakers do choose to move Kyle Kuzma, who might be available? What do the Clippers do with their 2020 first? Should Sacramento move Bogdan Bogdanovic, and what could they get? Does Phoenix have a move for another long-term piece? And what will happen to the Warriors as they prepare for a crucial summer? Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

A look at the Ariza/Bazemore trade from all angles, including the savings for Portland and what it might portend going forward, and Sacramento’s asset play. Royce O’Neale extends for 4/$36, what market factors caused the parties to agree on that number? We catch up on the rest of the news, including Steph Curry’s return and the NBA’s difficulties implementing the schedule change. Finally, we ask how the excitement factor of Ja Morant compares to other outstanding rookies. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

We hit on the Teague/Crabbe trade between Atlanta and Minnesota, and catch up on the rest of the news around the league. Then, a trade deadline look at the Hawks, Heat, Magic, Wizards, and Hornets. Would it have made sense to go after Andre Drummond? What other options do they have to get a long-term piece? Miami has a ton of young assets, could they flip any of them to make a championship run this year? Evan Fournier has been talked about as a trade candidate for Orlando, do we think he’ll get moved? How about Davis Bertans in Washington? And can the Hornets get value for any of their expiring contracts? Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

A trade deadline look at the Blazers, Thunder, Wolves, Jazz, and Nuggets. Will the Blazers do anything big with their expiring contracts? Do the Thunder stay the course for the playoffs, and how do they get under the tax? The Wolves need a playmaker in the long-term, can they get one? What would make it worthwhile to move Robert Covington? Does Utah need an upgrade at backup center? And what will the Nuggets do with their restricted free agents Malik Beasley and Juancho Hernangomez? Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Time to laser in on the trade deadline with a look at the Central Division. What are the Pistons looking to get with Andre Drummond, and what about Derrick Rose and Langston Galloway? The Cavs would love to move Kevin Love, as well as their expiring contracts to take on bad money for assets, can they get that done? Milwaukee has ammo with a 1st from Indiana in the Brogdon trade, what do they need to upgrade for their championship run and who could be fits? Would it make sense for Indiana to shake things up or do they want to see how it plays out with Victor Oladipo healthy? And do the Bulls have a second straight big trade deadline move in them? Then we get into listener comments on the Top-10 Prospects in the NBA, as we defend our lists against all comers. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

The latest news, including actual injury returns, the death of the NBA’s reseeding proposal, and whether Rob Pelinka deserved an extension. Then a catch up on an interesting Monday, with the Pacers comeback against the Sixers, Orlando’s last minute win vs the Kings, and a shorthanded New Orleans win over the Pistons, plus a little check-in on other action around the league. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

A mailbag look at each team in the Western Conference from Dallas to Utah in 7-minute increments. Timestamps: DAL (0:33), DEN (8:00), GSW (18:13), HOU (24:58), LAC (34:00), LAL (41:27), MEM (50:30), MIN (59:45), NOP (1:05:24), OKC (1:12:55), PHX (1:19:24), POR (1:25:53), SAC (1:33:06), SAS (1:39:24), UTA (1:45:54) Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

We recap Philadelphia’s win over Boston, and discuss some of the advantages that have enabled Philly’s 3-0 record vs the Celtics this year. Then a discussion of John Beilein’s film session gaffe, and the remaining key news heading into the weekend. Finally, we catch up on the Games of the Month and Dunks of the Month. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

A mailbag on the Eastern Conference using questions from listeners on Twitter, we spend 7 minutes on each East team to hit on listeners' most pressing topics. Timestamps: MIA (0:15), MIL (7:23), NYK (15:03), ORL (22:06), PHI (29:50), TOR (37:40), WAS (45:32) Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Overjoyed to have Nets color analyst Sarah Kustok on the show. We hit on everything Nets, including what’s gone right this season, what’s gone wrong in their losing streak, the changes in the Nets’ defensive system this year, how they’re able to maintain such an analytically friendly defensive shot profile, and what this team could look like once Kevin Durant returns. We also discuss which opposing players have most surprised her this year. Then Danny joins to hit on the news from cut-down day, plus injury news like Blake Griffin’s possible season-ending surgery. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Some key games on a busy Monday night, including a Nikola Jokic and Trae Young duel in Atlanta, Markelle Fultz breaking out in Orlando, and a controversial ending in New Orleans. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Nate and Danny take mailbag questions from Twitter on Atlanta thru Indiana in alphabetical order. Timestamps: ATL (1:45), BOS (11:45), BKN (20:10), CHA (28:30), CHI (34:14), CLE (44:57), DET (52:00), IND (57:30) Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Awards time again, with Nate and Danny’s picks for MVP, All-NBA, DPOY, COY, ROY, 6MOY, Executive of the Year, NOT Executive of the Year, and a ton of other fun unofficial categories. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

The top-10 prospects in the NBA 23 and under. This is now the 7th consecutive year of this list, and it may feature the best overall prospect of the entire run. Plus where do we rank Zion Williamson without having played a game? How about Trae Young, having a great statistical season on a terrible Hawks team? Will Suns fans again be angry about the ranking of Devin Booker? And how to handle some massive surges by guys like Jaylen Brown and Brandon Ingram? Plus we discuss who dropped out, who moved up, who has the highest upside, and a ton of other subjects related to the best young players in the NBA. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

A special commercial-less episode, we work for free to catch you up on the latest news such as the Dedmon trade request and the remainder of injury news around the league. We also spend some time discussing Mike Malone’s performance as coach in the wake of his reported extension and also recap some of the action over the weekend. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

We recap all 5 games on Christmas, 13 hours of basketball. In order: Lakers/Clippers, Bucks/Sixers, Rockets/Warriors, Pelicans/Nuggets, Celtics/Raptors. Then a look at the Utah/Cleveland trade of Exum for Clarkson, plus some scuttlebutt from the G-League Showcase. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

A look at the 15 teams in the Western Conference over the past couple of weeks in a loose alphabetical order. Timestamps: DAL (1:35), DEN (12:04), GSW (17:58), HOU (29:46), LAC (36:25), LAL (38:28), MEM (44:10), MIN (51:22), NOP (25:00), OKC (54:58), PHX (59:22), POR (1:19:10), SAC (1:04:14), SAS (1:09:38), UTA (1:15:27) Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

A news catchup on a number of troubling injuries plus the drama in Atlanta of late. Then we finish out the Decade Tournament with Ben Taylor. Can Nate even finish the podcast after the humiliation of 2013 Miami’s defeat? Can anyone challenge the 2017 Warriors? Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Preeminent NBA historian and analyst Ben Taylor of Thinking Basketball joins to continue the Decade Tournament. A huge debate develops over which LeBron team, 2016 or 2013, was better, and we have to go to a tiebreak. Plus we get TWO rematches from the classic 2016 playoffs. And can anyone challenge the 2017 Warriors? Ben is fantastic as always. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Seth Partnow of the Athletic discusses the recent trend towards “heliocentrism” in the NBA, one player controlling everything for his team offensively. Who are the players who do it now, why did this trend develop, and who else might be able to take on such a role in the future? Then we hit on how teams prepare for the deadline and what processes they need to have in place to evaluate their options in that hectic period. Then two more mini-segments, where we discuss players who could thrive in a larger role and a few things that have annoyed us in this NBA season. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Josh Lloyd of Basketball Monster and Locked on Fantasy Basketball podcast joins to discuss how he created his podcast as an independent and what his process is for keeping up with the league. We also discuss whether a reduction in the schedule could help fantasy basketball. Then we get into some interesting questions on players returning from injury. How will the returns of Deandre Ayton, De’Aaron Fox, Kyrie Irving and Caris LeVert, John Collins, and Zion Williamson affect their teams. We also discuss the recent news that the Pelicans are open to trading Jrue Holiday and what a return for him might be. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Rich Hofmann, Sixers reporter for the Athletic, joins to discuss how Sixers have differed from preseason expectations, Ben Simmons’ progression, whether Joel Embiid is taking the next step this year, and how the Sixers match up with the Bucks. Then Nate catches up on the latest news around the league. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Kevin Pelton of ESPN joins Nate to look back on a decade of drafting from 2009 to 2018 and pick our best and worst draft picks. See where Kevin and Nate differ in terms of what constitutes a great and terrible draft pick. And will we start with the worst or best draft picks? Knowing Nate, you may already have the answer. Then Nate does a rare solo segment, including the latest on injuries, the Knicks’ disaster, Kevin Love on the trade market, and more. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Ben Taylor joins to provide the historical expertise that only he can. Ben and Nate snake draft the 16 best teams, a fascinating exercise in a league that changed so much over 10 years. Then we play out a fascinating first round with our matchups--which was so interesting we ran out of time and have to take it to a part 2. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Nate and Danny go long on choosing an All-NBA team and MVP ballot for the decade. Fascinating debates develop: What’s more important, longevity and peak? Scoring or scaleability? Which guard wins out among James Harden, Chris Paul, and Stephen Curry? What about how to handle shorter peak players like Dwyane Wade, Kobe Bryant, and Kawhi Leonard, and Dirk Nowitzki? Who the heck are the centers? Oh, and we’ll spare you a little drama: LeBron James is MVP of this decade. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

We take a look at the 15 teams in the Eastern Conference, starting with the Miami/Toronto OT thriller and Detroit blowing out Cleveland, and then going in reverse alphabetical order from Washington to Atlanta. Timestamps: MIA/TOR (0:00), CLE/DET (16:17), WAS (28:23), PHI (36:29), ORL (43:15), NYK (50:12), MIL (58:19), CHI (1:02:35), CHA (1:06:40), BKN (1:13:42), BOS (1:17:00), ATL (1:21:20), IND (1:26:26). Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

First we catch up on the 2 games of the night, Utah at Philly and Phoenix at Charlotte, the latter a candidate for worst loss of the month. Then a look back at the best and worst coaching work from the last decade of the NBA, followed by the best 6th man of the decade and the best 6th man season of the decade, best defender of the decade and best defensive season of the decade, plus the best rookie season of the decade. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

A look back at the best and worst front office work from the last decade of the NBA. We look at how the best and worst teams of the decade were built and who was responsible. Then, a quick news catchup. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Time for our first look at the NBA Awards! Who are the picks for MVP, All-NBA, DPOY, COY, ROY, 6MOY and more? Plus we pick the most surprising and disappointing teams and players, and get into a lively debate over Executive of the Year and NOT Executive of the year. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

15 in 60 (Western Conference 11.25.19) We catch up on the last 2 weeks for the 15 teams in the Western Conference teams in loose reverse alphabetical order, hitting on games between OKC/LAL and HOU/DAL. Timestamps: UTA (0:00), MIN (6:54), SAS (21:18), SAC (29:26), POR (33:25), PHX (38:41), OKC and LAL (45:32), NOP (1:00:18), MEM (1:11:56), LAC (1:18:45), HOU and DAL (1:24:00), GSW (1:37:27), DEN (1:41:41) Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

We rank the best games and series by individuals this decade. Where do the classic LeBron, KD, Steph, Klay, Dirk, and Kawhi games and series stack up? Before that we hit on a brief news segment, including how Nikola Vucevic’s injury affects Orlando’s playoff chances. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

The game of the year so far between Boston and the LA Clippers, we get into what stood out from this matchup for these teams going forward. Then we had so many great mailbag questions we continued that, discussing whether the pace & space era has rendered the big obsolete, Carmelo’s debut, grades for Vogel, Monty, Saunders and Fizdale to date, Portland’s potential to upgrade at forward in a trade, Luka being in the MVP conversation, trade scenarios for CP3 and Gallo, and more. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

15 in 60 (Eastern Conference 11.19.20) We catch up on the last 2 weeks for the 15 teams in the Eastern Conference teams in loose alphabetical order, hitting on games between East teams BRK/IND, CHA/TOR, CLE/NYK, CHI/MIL Timestamps: ATL (0:00), BOS (6:22), BKN (15:50), IND (26:28), CHA (30:47), TOR (37:29), CHI (44:45), MIL (52:02), NYK (57:30), CLE (1:03:28), DET (1:05:49), MIA (1:09:30), ORL (1:15:20), PHI (1:19:40), WAS (1:26:54) Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

News catchup, then a mailbag. Questions: How many teams could the league expand to? Who is the worst player that could start on every team? What young role players have stood out? How to referee illegal screens? Which 3 teams with losing records are most likely to make the playoffs? Who are the most likely new All-Stars? When should a team fire a coach mid-season? And more. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Nate and Danny lay out their All-Area teams based on where NBA players grew up then pit them against each other in a bracket to produce an All-Area champion, debating each theoretical seven-game series. Before that, Danny catches up on news, including injuries to Eric Gordon, Caris LeVert and Lauri Markkanen. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Nate and Danny go through the 2017 Draft and break down their current tiers mixing present production and future value. Plenty of discussion about the order and structure of the top players (Mitchell, Tatum, Fox, etc) but also the challenges of assessing projects like Markelle Fultz, which prospects project as starters vs. backups, the depth of the class and much more. Before that, Danny catches up on news, including injuries to De'Aaron Fox, Khris Middleton, Gordon Hayward and Ben Simmons plus the Knicks' drama. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

First full episode this year of the sports world’s most inaccurately named podcast as we take a look at the season to date for each team in the Western Conference. In alphabetical order except Memphis at the end. Timestamps to help you locate each team’s section: DAL – 0:00 DEN – 7:19 GSW – 15:15 HOU – 23:14 LAC – 28:10 LAL – 33:55 MEM – 1:25:03 MIN – 40:14 NOP – 45:34 OKC – 50:21 PHX – 56:00 POR – 1:04:18 SAC – 1:10:53 SAS – 1:14:30 UTA – 1:19:48 Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Game time as we take stock of a fun Tuesday around the league. We break down Gordon Hayward’s best game as a Celtic and look at Darius Garland’s game among many other nuggets in a big break down. Then a look at Trae Young’s masterful second half against the Spurs to lead Atlanta, a wild overtime win for Charlotte and some head-scratching coaching by Indiana, and finally a stirring Lakers comeback over the Bulls led by their second unit. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

After catching up on news from the weekend we take a look at which teams’ fanbases should panic after a tough start to the year and assign a 1-10 rating based on how likely they are to still fulfill preseason expectations. Finally, an assessment of some of the controversial rookie option decisions that were made. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

We’re only a week and a half in and a ton has changed, so it’s time to give some do-overs on preseason predictions. We look at our playoff locks and probables, plus which new teams have a shot at the postseason. We also look at whether our tiers of championship contenders have changed, and whether we think the candidates for the major individual awards contain any new names. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Packed episode. First we discuss Steph Curry’s broken hand and why that’s probably a good thing for nearly everyone in the organization. Then a really fun mailbag on the early season. Why did nobody see Kendrick Nunn coming? How sustainable is the Suns’ start? Will the Pacers trade Sabonis? What grade would we give Vlade Divac? Can Pascal Siakam maintain his start? Plus quick hitters on New Orleans D, Jayson Tatum’s D, determining whether hot starts will continue, and more?Then we catch up on news around the league, and close with a discussion of the NCAA decision to allow players to profit off their name and likeness.Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

We go through some of the main themes that have emerged for the other 15 teams in the league, taking 4 minutes for each team. In order: SAS, POR, DAL, LAC, SAC, DEN, OKC, UTA, HOU, NOP, BOS, TOR, NYK, IND, WAS.Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

A fun clash of styles with Philly throttling Atlanta late, then we hit briefly on Golden State stanching the bleeding against a wounded New Orleans team (fewer combat metaphors in the actual pod). Then a look at the Knicks’ comeback win over the Bulls and our impressions so far of RJ Barrett, and finally how the Kings fell to 0-4 in a slugfest against the Nuggets.Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

In a throwback, we do 4 minutes on 15 teams, with the remaining 15 for tomorrow. Here’s the order:PHXMIAMILMINATLORLCLEDETPHICHIGSWMEMBKNLALCHAPlease subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

We hit every, yes EVERY game to some extent on the real opening night, as at least one of us saw at least some of every game and we remark on what most interested us. In order: CHI/CHA, DET/IND, CLE/ORL, MIN/BRK, MEM/MIA, BOS/PHI, WAS/DAL, NYK/SAS, OKC/UTA, SAC/PHX, DEN/POR.Then we finish our season predictions, recorded before tonight’s action. DPOY, ROY, 6MOY, and some of our own unofficial awards like Sophomore of the Year, most surprising/disappointing teams/players, and Executive and Not Executive of the Year, Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

We take a look at the opening night games and what they might portend for the season to come, including how the LeBron and AD pairing looked, how Kawhi fit in with the Clippers’ established players, the ex-Lakers in New Orleans, and Pascal Siakam’s role as the new star in Toronto.Then we go through the first part of our NBA predictions, including win totals for all teams, playoff seeds, playoff predictions, MVP, Coach of the Year, and a few other random predictions.Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

Zion Williamson is out 6-8 weeks with a meniscus injury. How does that impact the outlook for him and the Pels this year? Then we look at all the extensions reached in the last few days, including Bradley Beal, Pascal Siakam, Dejounte Murray, Jaylen Brown, Domantas Sabonis, Buddy Hield, and Taurean Prince.We run through preseason roster moves and injuries, then look at the latest developments in the NBA/China saga including Adam Silver’s remarks that the Chinese government demanded the firing of Daryl Morey, LeBron James’ comments being used in Chinese propaganda, and the hit to the Rockets’ bottom line from losing sponsors.Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux).

We take a look at the new-look Golden State Warriors with beat writer Anthony Slater of the Athletic (0:50). Can Draymond Green prop up a leaky defense? Who makes this team and who is going to play at the back end of the rotation? Will the D’Angelo Russell move work out? And how low is Nate actually going below the under of 48.5 wins, and why?Then Adam Mares of DNVR Nuggets and Locked on Nuggets examines whether the Denver Nuggets can take the next step this year (1:21:07). That starts with centerpiece Nikola Jokic. Then we talk through what to expect with new additions Michael Porter, Jr. and Jerami Grant, plus whether Gary Harris and Will Barton can bounce back. Finally we discuss whether last year’s defensive performance will improve or regress and give our predictions.Then, making his long-awaited debut, Your Friendly Bullsblogger Matt Bernhardt, @BullsBlogger (2:37:25). We hit on the Bulls’ chances of making the playoffs this year, how new additions Thaddeus Young and Tomas Satoransky fit in, whether Coby White will figure this year, and if key youngs Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen can improve significantly this year. Plus no discussion with Matt would be complete without some Jim Boylen talk.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Mason Ginsberg joins to discuss the Pelicans’ upcoming season. How has Zion looked in preseason, how do Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram fit into the mix, who will close games for this group, and how good can the defense be with talent but also inexperience? Plus we make predictions for the Pels season.Then Ethan Strauss on LeBron James’ comments on China and Daryl Morey, plus his thoughts on how players and coaches should handle this situation and where we think Steve Kerr has gone awry.Finally Brian Lewis of the New York Post looks at the Nets’ season, including KD’s outlook for playing this year, whether they’re improved over last year without KD, the playing time battles on the wing and at center, and finally predictions for the Nets this year.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We wade a lot deeper into the NBA’s quagmire in China with expert Bill Bishop. Topics include: Evaluating the NBA’s response; how the NBA has handled this situation compared to others doing business in China; where that apologetic Weibo message came from; whether the outrage in China was real or manufactured, whether the NBA has any leverage in this situation; how this situation can resolve, and Bill’s advice for Adam Silver. Plus Bill gets into a ton of geopolitical background on these issues.Then Chris Herrington joins to discuss the Memphis Grizzlies’ upcoming season. Topics: what should we expect from tentpoles Jaren Jackson, Jr and Ja Morant, how will their system change under new coach Taylor Jenkins, who is going to play on the wings for this team, and where do we expect the Grizzlies to end up this season.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Tim Cato, Mavs beat writer for the Athletic, joins for the Dallas Mavericks season outlook. We look at Luka Doncic and how he can take the next step to All-Star level, how Kristaps Porzingis has looked so far in his return from ACL surgery, and what pieces fit best around their two core pieces in the rotation. Plus, what key aspect of Rick Carlisle’s coaching will have to change for the Mavs to make the playoffs? Then we give our predictions for the 2019-20 Mavericks season.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News joins to look at the San Antonio Spurs season. He discusses what Dejounte Murray looks like in camp, how the Spurs will build out their guard rotation with DeMar DeRozan, Derrick White, Lonnie Walker and co., whether the Spurs offense can sustain with their midrange-heavy attack, and give our predictions for the Spurs season.Then Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com on the Cavs. Among the topics: What will they look like under John Beilein; How is Darius Garland looking in camp; Was Collin Sexton’s hot close to the year sustainable; Will Kevin Love get traded; and will this again be one of the worst defenses of all-time?With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Jovan Buha, Clippers beat writer for the Athletic, joins with another deep dive on a Western contender. We spend a lot of time on how the rotation shakes out, including why Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrell may not play as much or close games this year. He gives us the latest on Kawhi and PG’s health status and handicaps which of the Clippers’ wings will emerge with the biggest roles. Finally we talk which teams the Clippers match up with best and worst in the West and give our predictions for the season.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We recap a few takeaways from yesterday’s preseason action, including Zion Williamson’s debut in Atlanta, discuss Kyle Lowry’s 1-year, $31 million extension in Toronto, and hit on the rest of the camp news.Then Darius Soriano joins for well over an hour to discuss the LA Lakers upcoming season. How will Anthony Davis be used, what to expect from LeBron’s age 35 season, can Rajon Rondo ruin the whole thing, how will the Lakers’ rotation shake out, and much more. We also hit on their expected strengths and weaknesses and give our predictions for the season.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Derek Bodner of the Athletic joins to discuss the Sixers this season. We look at whether replacing JJ Redick and Jimmy Butler with Al Horford and Josh Richardson is an upgrade, which of their young players can crack the rotation, how the Sixers and Bucks match up, whether Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons can take the next step, and make our predictions for the Sixers season.Then in a short solo session Nate tries to wrap his head around the controversy stemming from Daryl Morey’s tweet about Hong Kong.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Jared Weiss of the Athletic joins to discuss the Kemba for Kyrie swap, whether Boston’s wing trio of Tatum, Brown, and Hayward can bounce back, what happens at center, and make predictions for the Celtics season.Then Dan Feldman discusses what, if anything whatsoever, is different about the Pistons this year. We try to break down how they’ve improved, how the wing rotation will work out, which of their young players can contribute, and prediction the Pistons’ record.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We take a look at the rebuilt Knicks with Jared Dubin and try to parse out how this mix of veterans and young prospects will look on the floor in 2019-20. Particular attention is paid to RJ Barrett and Mitchell Robinson, as well as projecting the Knicks’ rotation this season.Then Rahat Huq wraps his head around James Harden’s 2017 MVP usurper Russell Westbrook joining the Rockets, and we attempt to answer whether he will be an upgrade on Chris Paul and what holes Daryl Morey might have to upgrade during the season.Finally Spencer Percy on the Kemba Walker saga and what to expect from the Hornets in his absence, plus the futures of Dwayne Bacon, Miles Bridges, PJ Washington, and Terry Rozier.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Western Conference Over/Under time. We spend a ton of time debating some of the more vexing teams in the West with so much turnover. Then we discuss our disagreements and pick our 5 best bets on the board among the 30 teams.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Time to look at 2019-20 over/unders. Where do we most disagree with the conventional wisdom on how these teams will finish, and who do Danny and Nate think is overrated or underrated by Vegas? And which was the annual team that Nate convinced Danny to switch his pick on?With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Danny joins for the first time in awhile to catch up on news, including the NBA’s new tampering rules, the idea of 1 free throw per shooting foul in the G-League, the Magic exercising Markelle Fultz’s option and his participating in training camp, and the rest of the “September surprises.”Then James Ham of NBC Sports on the Kings. We discuss the evolution of De’Aaron Fox and Marvin Bagley, the Kings’ newfound depth, how Luke Walton’s system will affect this Kings roster, and make our predictions for their season.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Another huge THREE TEAM Season Outlook. First, David Locke, Jazz radioman and creator of the Locked on Podcast Network, joins to discuss the acquisition of Mike Conley, how Donovan Mitchell can take the next step, whether Rudy Gobert can keep this an elite defense, a potentially underrated issue for the Jazz next season, and much more.Then Albert Nahmad, a preeminent capologist and also Heat observer, joins to discuss the NBA’s modifications to the Nene contract with the Rockets for a few minutes, then pivot to the Heat’s offseason and how the new Butler-centric roster will shake out. Albert has some unique cap analysis as always.Finally Blake Murphy on the NBA champion Toronto Raptors. We hit on how much of their 17-5 record without Kawhi Leonard last season can carry over into this year, where Pascal Siakam can move forward into All-Star status, and give our predictions for the Raptors season.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We are truly getting back into it now, with a huge THREE TEAM Season Outlook with an All-Star Cast. First, Royce Young of ESPN on the OKC Thunder. We touch on the anatomy of the seminal summer as OKC commences their rebuild, the prospects for more moves in the future, and how Chris Paul, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Danilo Gallinari fit into the team this year. Plus we take stock of the local zeitgeist after the big moves and relive the last decade of Thunder basketball, including of course the James Harden trade.Then Mike Richman of NBC Sports Northwest discusses the Blazers. We look back on last year’s run to the West Finals and how that bodes for this year, assess the extensions for CJ McCollum and Damian Lillard, and look at how well the new additions like Hassan Whiteside fit in.Finally Brad Rowland of Peachtree Hoops and Locked on Hawks joins to talk about the Hawks. We go over the summer moves including the drafting of De'Andre Hunter and Cam Reddish, look at where Trae Young and John Collins can improve this season, assess the Travis Schlenk era, and give our outlooks for the Hawks season.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

A massive, epic three-man Washington Wizards preview pod with Fred Katz of the Athletic DC and long-suffering Wizards observer Mike Prada of SB Nation. We discuss the overall direction of the franchise and prospects for a Bradley Beal trade, the big changes in the front office, and finally some of the rotation battles this season We follow up with predictions for the 2019-20 seasonThen Michael Schwartz, founder of Valley of the Suns and current ESPNer, joins for the Phoenix Suns outlook. Topic include the next steps for Booker and Ayton, the Suns’ offseason moves and draft picks, where Monty Williams can improve this team, and more. Then we give our predictions for the Suns’ season.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Jon Krawczynski of the Athletic Minnesota joins to give the outlook for the Wolves’ season. We discuss the process behind the hiring of Gersson Rosas and his assessment of the Rosas era so far, then look at how this new Wolves roster will shake out with the team finally built around Karl-Anthony Towns. We follow up with predictions for the 2019-20 seasonThen J. Michael of the Indy Star joins to give the same treatment to the Pacers. We start by discussing the outlook for the frontcourt with Myles Turner and Domantas Sabonis slated to start together, plus the prospects of Sabonis receiving an extension. Then we move to the process behind the departures of stalwarts Thad Young and Bojan Bogdanovic and the acquisitions of TJ Warren, Malcolm Brogdon, and Jeremy Lamb, hit on the outlook for the return of Victor Oladipo, and finally give our predictions for the season.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Dan Feldman of NBC Sports joins Nate and Danny to simulate the rookie scale extensions. Dan and Danny are the teams and Nate is the player agent for Brandon Ingram, Jaylen Brown, Pascal Siakam, and the rest of the 2016 draftees, plus extension talks for some other extension-eligible restricted free agents like Royce O’Neale and Bogdan Bogdanovic.Then we had to have Kristian Palotie on to discuss France upsetting the USA, where USA went wrong and whether their task was hopeless with this roster or not, Argentina’s stirring victory over Serbia, and finally look at the rest of the tournament. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Euroleague and FIBA expert Kristian Palotie joins from across the pond to discuss the FIBA World Cup so far. We hit on how this USA team differs from past outfits and what they’ve had to do differently so far. Then we review the tournament to date, including most disappointing and surprising teams and players, plus pick an MVP of the tournament so far. We also discuss issues with the formatting and refereeing and how FIBA’s rift with the rest of basketball has contributed, before looking at how the bracket should shape out the rest of the way. Finally, we discuss some of the differences between the NBA and international basketball and what changes we’d like to see made.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Frank Madden of Locked on Bucks joins for the Milwaukee Bucks Season Outlook. Why did the Bucks lose in the playoffs a year ago, and how many of those weaknesses remain this year? More importantly, will they matter in a reshaped NBA? We also hit on potential breakout and regression candidates, playing time and lineup issues, key questions for success this year, and give our predictions for the season. Then Danny joins to discuss the latest news and give the same treatment to the Orlando Magic.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Part 2 of our look at the Western Conference Offseasons. What did we think of Memphis and OKC starting their rebuilds, Sacramento getting a ton of depth, Utah remaking their rotation, and more? Then Director of Basketball Research Ben Dull joins to give his take on his four summer league teams, CHA, IND, MIN, and OKC.

Danny and Nate had so much to say about the West offseasons we had to make it a 2-part episode. In part 1, Dallas thru the LA Lakers in alphabetical order. How did we grade the West’s big moves, including D’Angelo Russell to the Warriors, Russell Westbrook to the Rockets, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George to the Clippers, and Anthony Davis to the Lakers?With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

A surprise extension as Caris LeVert inks with the Nets for three years, $52 million, plus Dwight Howard joins the Lakers. Then we break down summer league for some intriguing young Western Conference teams, including Memphis (summer league MVP Brandon Clarke), Portland (Anfernee Simons) and San Antonio (Lonnie Walker), as well as looking at Phoenix, Sacramento, and Utah.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

A catchup on the news for the past few weeks, including DeMarcus Cousins’ torn ACL and where he and the Lakers go from here. Then we get into summer league, starting with our limited impression of Zion Williamson and the rest of the Pels, then in alphabetical order through the West from Dallas to the LA Clippers.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We take a look back at the offseason for each Eastern Conference team and assign them a letter grade based on how much they improved their fortunes in the short- and long-term based on the resources available. We ended up having more disagreements than usual in this seminal 2019 offseasonWith host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We continue our review of 2019 Summer League, looking at Chicago (Coby White, Daniel Gafford, Cleveland, Detroit, Miami, New York (RJ Barrett), Orlando, Philadelphia, Toronto, and WashingtonWith host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We look at CJ McCollum’s three-year, $100 million extension with the Blazers and whether it makes sense for both sides, plus catch up on the rest of the news including Draymond Green's 4/year, $100 million extension with the Warriors. Then, a look at the Summer Leagues for the Atlanta Hawks (De’Andre Hunter, Damian Jones, Bruno Fernando), Boston Celtics (Robert Williams, Grant Williams, Carsen Edwards, Tremont Waters, Tacko Fall), and Brooklyn Nets (Dzanan Musa, Nic Claxton, Rodion Kurucs, Jarrett Allen, and Theo Pinson.)With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

A long overdue mailbag after a busy offseason. A bunch of fun topics, including:Who should make the USAB World Cup team?How should max contracts be reformed?Draymond Green’s 2020 free agencyWhat moves the Raptors might make during the seasonThe Pelican’s rotationRoster weaknesses among the main contenders this yearOur biggest weaknesses as analystsWhat could be the Clippers’ potential downfall this season?A lightning round where we fail to stick to 30 seconds per questionWith host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Nate and Danny shift to looking back at the offseasons for the Western Conference from a year ago. How do teams like the Warriors, Lakers, Mavs and Rockets look with the benefit of hindsight? We assess the moves made a year later, and also assess our own grades of those offseasons to see where we went wrong.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

After a news catchup on the signings and happenings of the last week or so, Nate and Danny shift to looking back at the offseasons for the Eastern Conference from a year ago. We assess the moves made with a year’s worth of hindsight, and also assess our own grades of those offseasons to see where we went wrong.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com

With Danny in the internetless wilds, one of my favorite guests Ben Taylor of the Thinking Basketball YouTube Channel joins the show. We get into our key insights from the 2019 playoffs and offseason and how things at the highest levels may change with the demise of the Warriors and (for now) three-star teams. We also discussed the potential effects of shortening the season, his top-10 players in the NBA video, and what changes from his book Thinking Basketball have been implemented in the league. Plus, a recap of our outing to Caesar’s Buffet at summer league. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Welp, time to record again. Russell Westbrook is traded….to the Rockets! We break down how he’ll fit in the Rockets’ system, whether the Rockets got better with this trade, and whether the cost to swap Westbrook and Chris Paul was reasonable. We also look at where OKC goes from here, and their options to either bring in another star to compete or go for the total teardown, plus whether Paul is long for OKC. Then we break down the rest of the league news, including Marcus Morris’ decision to back out of a commitment to the Spurs to sign with the Knicks, how unlikely bonuses have been used to create more cap room, and everything else around the league the last few days.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We wrap up all the news since Friday, including the Lakers and Clippers filling out their rosters and how those teams project with their work mostly done, and whether LeBron and AD or Kawhi and PG are the better duo. We hit on a couple of restricted free agent point guards on the move, the Warriors continued maneuvering around the hard cap, the Jerami Grant trade, and a discussion of a possible Russell Westbrook trade.

Every possible angle on the Kawhi signing and the stunning trade of Paul George to the Clippers. First we look at what this team could be next year and what the next moves are in LA, followed by a look at Kawhi’s process and how he masterminded everything to get to this point. Then the ramifications for the Lakers as they miss out on Kawhi but sign Danny Green, KCP, and JaVale McGee, plus the Mavericks who miss out on….everybody. Then we turn to the crazy rollercoaster ride for the Raptors and their options going forward without Kawhi, despite having done everything right to this point. Plus a few other winners and losers around the league from this huge night as well.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We wrap up every move from Days 3 and 4 of Free Agency. Memphis continues their excellent offseason with a pair of trades with Phoenix and Atlanta, while the Suns continue their puzzling offseason. Then we swing through the Warriors, Sixers, and Jazz filling out their roster, restricted free agents agreeing in LA and Dallas, and the rest of the signings as we await the end of the Kawhiet period. Finally, a look at the remaining free agents and cap space.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We wrap up every move from Day 2 of Free Agency. First, the now 4-way trade with Jimmy Butler sign-and-traded to Miami involving Portland and the Clippers, then roll through the rest of the league’s signings and trades, like Dallas, Golden State, Philly, Sacramento, Chicago, and Washington. Plus, a look at the Knicks’ plan with team options for 2020 on these 2 year deals and some quality minimum signings. Finally, a look at the remaining free agents and cap space, including trying to walk through where DeMarcus Cousins could possibly land.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

The biggest episode in the history of Dunc’d On to discuss maybe the most ridiculous day in NBA history. We hit on every single deal, every single player, every single team involved in this wild day. From the Nets with Kyrie and KD, the Warriors sign-and-trade for D’Angelo Russell, the Sixers completely remaking their team, Miami’s sign-and-trade for Jimmy Butler and their mixed up, nixed trade with Dallas, the Pelicans acquiring JJ Redick and Derrick Favors, the Jazz with Bojan, Indiana totally remaking their squad with Brogdon and Lamb, the Bucks’ trade of Brogdon to Indiana and re-signing their other free agents, the Celtics and Hornets with Kemba and Rozier, Orlando’s interestingly uninteresting moves, the Knicks striking out, and a TON more.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Back to regularly scheduled programming, as we catch up on the rumor mill and discuss Jimmy Butler potentially going to the Rockets, Kemba Walker to Boston, players not receiving Qualifying Offers, news on potentially shortening the schedule, and more. Then a look at the offseasons of, in order, Boston, Dallas, New York, LA Clippers, and Brooklyn Nets as we finish off our offseason outlooks. We game out all the scenarios with these teams whether they get key free agents like Walker, Horford, Durant, Irving, Kawhi, and Harris, or if they have to pivot to another plan.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

The 2019 Mock Offseason wraps up. Kevin Pelton of ESPN and Dan Feldman of NBC join Danny and Nate to simulate the 2019 offseason. Nate is the player agent and Danny, Dan, and KP split up the 30 teams to find homes for all the key free agents. In part 3, we see the remainder of the teams fill out their rotations and use their cap exceptions, as the backup point guard market and backup center markets sort out, while the remaining restricted free agents find homes as well.Then we all give our biggest takeaways from the process, including what surprised us, what was realistic and unrealistic, which teams and players did well or poorly, and the biggest regrets in the negotiations.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

The 2019 Mock Offseason continues! Kevin Pelton of ESPN and Dan Feldman of NBC join Danny and Nate to simulate the 2019 offseason. Nate is the player agent and Danny, Dan, and KP split up the 30 teams to find homes for all the key free agents. In part 2, we see more veterans like Rucky Rubio, Patrick Beverley, DeMarcus Cousins, and Thaddeus Young sign free agent contracts. Plus a few surprise trades involving contenders shake up the league. Then we circle back on the restricted free agents. And who are the Knicks and Clippers going to sign?With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

The 2019 Mock Offseason is here! Kevin Pelton of ESPN and Dan Feldman of NBC join Danny and Nate to simulate the 2019 offseason. Nate is the player agent and Danny, Dan, and KP split up the 30 teams to find homes for all the key free agents. In part 1, we find homes for the big stars like Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, Jimmy Butler, Kemba Walker, Al Horford, Khris Middleton, and Tobias Harris, then get into key restricted free agents like D’Angelo Russell, Kristaps Porzingis, and Malcolm Brogdon, before getting into some key free agent starters.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We cover a full 1/6 of the league’s offseasons. First up, Golden State with one of the weirdest offseasons in recent memory. We go through all the scenarios, including keeping Kevin Durant, losing Kevin Durant, sign-and-trading him, and then how to keep their remaining players and build around their two remaining healthy stars.Then, Toronto. What do their options look like with the three main variables of Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green’s free agencies and Marc Gasol’s player option? We look at what the plan could be depending on whether Kawhi stays or not.Houston has been a subject of major turmoil, so we assess whether it makes sense to move one of their five core pieces or try to solidify around them for a run in a wide open West.Then some news, as we hit on the Bucks/Pistons trade of the number 30 pick and Tony Snell for Jon Leuer among other items.The Wizards have about $30 million to work with below the tax, but only have 6 healthy players for next year so far. How can they fill out the rest of their roster?Finally, we look at Atlanta’s options for their remaining $14m in cap space after their bevy of moves already this offseason.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

A wrap-up of every team’s picks, plus all the trades of the night and, winners and losers.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We discuss the Mike Conley trade to the Jazz, including what the Jazz will look like on the floor next year, whether this makes Utah a favorite in the West, and the price paid to get him. Plus we look at how Memphis did surprisingly well in the return.Then we rank the 12 prospects we scouted this year in advance of Thursday’s draft.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We react to the news that Al Horford has opted out and is looking to sign outside of Boston, then take a look at the purported trade request by Chris Paul (and subsequent denial by the Rockets), and some possible destinations for Paul. We catch up on the rest of the news, then look at the games of Cam Reddish, Sekou Doumboya, and Jaxson Hayes in advance of the draft. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Nate regales Danny with trade ideas for the No. 4 pick which the Pelicans acquired in trade from the Lakers. Then we discuss the rest of New Orleans’ offseason, how to build around Zion with their approximately $20m in cap space. Then a look at the rumor mill as the draft and free agency approach, followed by short scouting reports on Nassir Little and Bol Bol. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com

We hit the AD trade from every angle, including how the Lakers can fill out the roster around LeBron, AD, and Kuzma, how this trade compares to previous superstar trades, the cap implications of completing the trade either now or at the end of July, where the Pels go from here with a stockpile of young talent and assets going forward, and finally how the Boston Celtics got to this point and how they can bounce back.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Yet another incredibly surreal NBA Finals night. The Raptors outlast Golden State behind another wonderful performance from Kyle Lowry and fantastic contributions throughout the rotation. We also look back on how the Raptors got to this point, including the brilliant moves by Masai Ujiri, and the roles of Kawhi Leonard and Nick Nurse. Klay Thompson was in the midst of another classic Game 6, potentially pushing the Warriors into a Game 7 before going down with a torn ACL. We take an early look at the seismic ramifications for the league and Golden State.But the business of the league never sleeps, so we turn to a look at UNC point guard Coby White in the draft. How does he compare to Darius Garland, the other point guard prospect in his range, and what skills does he bring to the next level?Then we look at the offseason for the Phoenix Suns at they try to take a step forward this year and build around Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton.Finally, news including the latest on the AD trade talks, Kyrie switching agents, and more.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

A lot of news has piled up, including some clarity on the Pelicans’ AD talks with up to five teams. We also hit on a little more of the KD injury fallout, plus discuss the retirement of Tony Parker and other news around the league. Then, a look at Virginia combo forward De’Andre Hunter, considered one of the higher floor players in the draft. But what is his upside?Finally, the Bulls and their offseason. How can they address the point guard position as the team looks to return to playoff contention next season?With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We recap a night with some crazy emotional swings, from the Warriors rolling with KD to his unfortunate injury and its ramifications. Then we break down the rest of the game in the usual excruciating detail, including a possession-by-possession look at the Warriors comeback in the last 3 minutes.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We look at Philadelphia’s offseason and what happens with Tobias Harris, Jimmy Butler, and JJ Redick. How can they replace them if one or more leave, or build around their current nucleus? Then we look at Jarrett Culver, do we agree that he’s one of the more NBA-ready players in the draft? Cleveland has an edict to take on money from owner Dan Gilbert, how will that effect their offseason as they try to rebuild?With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We look at the keys to Toronto seizing control of the series at Oracle Arena, including Kawhi Leonard’s dominating performance and why Golden State has had such trouble stopping this Raptors team. Also: Toronto’s defense and superior depth, why Steph Curry couldn’t repeat his Game 3 performance, and whether Golden State was in worse shape in 2016 down 3-1 to OKC or now.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com

A ton of breakdown on the huge Atlanta/Brooklyn trade, as the Nets clear two max spaces. Did they get good value for the two first-round picks they gave up?. What does that mean for D’Angelo Russell’s future in Brooklyn, and for the Knicks for that matter? And is their bet on Taurean Prince worth it? Plus, was this the right move for Atlanta?Then, the news that KD will not play in Game 4 of the Finals. How much trouble are the Warriors in now down 2-1 without homecourt advantage? We hit on a few other news items, and then break down Darius Garland, currently mocked to go number 4 overall by ESPN. Are the flashes he showed in only 5 games at Vanderbilt and the lower levels enough to justify that lofty status?With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We discuss the Raptors’ dominating offensive performance that propelled them to an easy win despite Steph Curry’s historic night, and discuss what the series may look like if Klay and KD can return for Game 4. Then a look at some recent news, including some rumors from Shams Charania on some teams’ priorities in free agency. Finally, the Kings’ offseason, including their rumored desire to acquire a center, what that means for Willie Cauley-Stein, Harrison Barnes’ player option, the backup point guard slot, and what to do with a projected $37m in cap space. Oh, and I almost forgot, a wrap-up of the media game from Tuesday night.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Cody Toppert, former Suns player development coach, head coach of the G-League Northern Arizona Suns, and Rio Grande Valley Vipers assistant discusses the strategy of the NBA Finals, including Toronto’s zone defense, how to defend the Warriors’ screening, and Steve Kerr’s bench options with Golden State’s injuries. Then we hit on his time in player development, what specific metrics and drills he focuses on, and how Devin Booker was able to improve this past season.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.Dunc’dOn, NateDuncan, DannyLeroux, BestBasketballPodcast, BestNBAPodcast, NBA, Basketball, BasketballPodcast, NBAPodcast, SalaryCap, NBADraft, NBAFreeAgency, FreeAgency,

Golden State with a gritty victory to even the series despite myriad health issues. We hit on Draymond Green’s improved play, the impact of DeMarcus Cousins, how the Warriors limited Pascal Siakam, the potential effect of injuries going forward for the Warriors, the Raptors’ box and one defense and its potential application in the series, and much more.Then a look at recent news surrounding the draft, and finally the Utah Jazz offseason. They could potentially have max space, but that depends on the fate of Ricky Rubio, Derrick Favors, and Kyle Korver. Also, what kind of offer should they make for Mike Conley?With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Toronto throttles Golden State behind a fantastic game from Pascal Siakam. How did he get loose, and what can the Warriors do about it? Why did Toronto make life so difficult for the Warriors offensively? Can the Warriors adjust for Game 2? And what would an Andre Iguodala hamstring injury mean for Golden State?With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We look at every angle we can think of for this NBA Finals: Why Toronto has the best defense Golden State has played against in this whole run; the series hinging on who plays better among Curry or Kawhi; the effect of KD and Cousins coming back; whether Toronto’s centers can be effective, and the historical implications of the series, and finally our series picks Then a look at RJ Barrett, including who he compares to, his strengths and weaknesses, and whether his situation at Duke limited him this season. Finally, we react to the news that Houston is making large swaths of their roster available in trade.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Big questions now follow the Milwaukee Bucks as they try to keep this team together. Will they pay the tax, and how much will it cost to bring back key free agents Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez, Malcolm Brogdon, and Nikola Mirotic? Then we look at the job facing the Wolves for new PBO Gersson Rosas, and finally look at Indiana’s dilemma in bringing back it’s older but effective free agents like Bojan Bogdanovic and Thaddeus Young.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

About 30 minutes on Murray State’s sensational point guard Ja Morant, one of the most exciting prospects we’ve ever evaluated. Then we catch up on news around the league, and take a look at Charlotte’s offseason now that Kemba Walker is eligible for the supermax.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We break down how Toronto pulled out the 0-2 comeback, the stretch run of the game, the Bucks’ issues, whether their season should be considered a disappointment, what they need to do to improve, and every other angle of this Game 6.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Now with fixed audio. Toronto continues its shocking comeback. How did they do it, and what can the Bucks do to counter? Then we look at the implications for players and teams as “supermax” eligibility is determined by the release of the All-NBA teams. Finally, a look at generational prospect Zion Williamson. We spend almost 45 minutes talking about him Where do we agree and disagree with the consensus on him? How do we see his career playing out?With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

A Toronto team left for dead a few days ago ties the series in a complete performance. Have they cracked open the previously impenetrable Bucks defense? We also look at Golden State’s closeout of the Blazers, and then pivot to Portland’s offseason and whether they can, and should, keep this whole group together. Finally, we hit on some coaching news and Magic Johnson’s searing interview on First Take.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We go into excruciating detail on Toronto’s Game 3 double overtime win over Milwaukee. How did the Raptors slow down Giannis, and does this win mean they can compete in the series? We also look at the key possessions of regulation and the overtimes and what they say about this matchup. Then a short discussion on who is the playoff MVP so far, followed by a look at the offseason for the Miami Heat.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Golden State seizes complete command against an exhausted Portland team, while the Bucks are presenting Toronto with an unsolvable math problem. What adjustments can Toronto make? Then a look at where OKC stands going into this offseason. What moves can they make with their limited flexibility in the repeater tax?With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We recap Golden State’s comeback win over the Blazers, then look at the news including Tim Connelly’s meeting with the WizardsWith host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Milwaukee takes Game 1 with a furious comeback despite poor shooting. Does this mean the Raptors are sunk in the series? What can they clean up going into Game 2? Then we look at how Detroit and Orlando will try to take the next step from their first round exits this offseason.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We look at the implications for each team from the lottery results. Then a catchup on coaching news, and a look at the Golden State/Portland series after Game 1. Finally, we look at the offseasons for the Denver Nuggets and San Antonio SpursWith host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

All angles on Toronto’s thrilling win over Philadelphia on only the second-ever buzzer-beater in a win or go home game in NBA history. How did Kawhi will Toronto the the win, and what was Philly’s downfall in the series? Plus, we assess Philly’s season and what it means for them going forward. Then, the same treatment on Portland’s gutty Game 7 win against Denver after trailing by 17 in the first half. CJ McCollum had an all-time Game 7 of his own, while Denver just couldn’t score enough to put Portland away. We also take a look at where Denver is as a franchise following this loss. Plus a look at LA hiring Frank Vogel and a little other news.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We break down a huge Warriors win in Houston to close out the series. Steph Curry’s huge second half, how the Warriors stayed in it without him in the first half, and where the Rockets let go of the rope in a game many thought they’d win easily.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We hit on Denver/Portland and Philly/Toronto, both solid victories for the home team to give us at least 2 Game 7s. Did the underdogs find something in Game 6 that could give them a chance on the road in Game 7? Then former Rockets point guard Aaron Jackson returns to the show to discuss Houston/Golden State and his time with the Rockets last year, signing on the last day of the regular season.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

A crazy night at Oracle is the feature as the Warriors overcome Kevin Durant’s injury and a blown 20-point lead to take a 3-2 lead in the series. What should we expect going forward with KD likely out? Then we look at the news that Ty Lue will not accept the Lakers’ coaching offer, followed by a postmortem on Boston’s season. Finally, we rank the free agent centers and discuss their likely market.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We wrap up the last 2 nights of action in the NBA playoffs, POR/DEN and PHI/TOR Game 5s, HOU/GSW and BOS/MIL Game 4sWith host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Toronto saves their season, while Denver roars back and gives Portland (and momentum) the L. Then we discuss the free agent power forward crop, headlined by Tobias Harris.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Recapping a fantastic Friday and Saturday nights of Game 3s, GSW/HOU OT as Houston gets back in the series, followed by Milwaukee’s big win in Boston and finally every single angle, nearly every play down the stretch of one of the greatest games in NBA history, the Portland/Denver 4OT classic from Friday night.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

The Sixers suddenly have the Raptors looking extremely mortal, while Portland wins a very weird game in Denver. Then we catch up on some of the latest news around the NBA.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Golden State takes control against Houston, while the Bucks roar back to even their series against Boston. Then we look at a very thin free agent small forward class, including spending a lot of time on Jimmy Butler’s possible market.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

What key adjustments enabled Philly to tie their series with Toronto, and can the Blazers make any adjustments at all against Denver to stop Nikola Jokic? Plus, a look at the crop of free agent shooting guards this offseason.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We go really in-depth on another close one in the Golden State/Houston rivalry, then look at how Boston dismantled the Bucks and potential adjustments for Game 2, plus a look ahead at Denver/Portland.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Our first Game 7 of the playoffs, with Denver barely holding on against San Antonio. We get into some of the curious coaching issues down the end, and why Denver was able to win this rockfight. Then a breakdown of Toronto’s win against Philly, is there any reason for hope for the Sixers going forward? Plus Golden State’s win over the Clippers on Friday, and a look ahead to GSW/HOU with picks.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We get into the fascinating East Second Round we’ve looked forward to all year, first Philly/Toronto and then Boston/Milwaukee. Then a discussion of San Antonio forcing a Game 7 against the Nuggets.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We unexpectedly have to record on Clippers/Warriors, as the plucky underdogs from LA send it back for a Game 6. We also discuss Houston closing out Utah, then some news with Igor Koskoskov out in Phoenix. Then an overview of which teams have cap space this offseason, and we go through the many options among the free agent point guards and discuss possible destinations.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We spend most of our time with an exhaustive breakdown of Portland's stunning Game 5 win over OKC, with a detailed breakdown of Lillard's night and the last few minutes. Then a discussion of Denver taking control against San Antonio, followed by brief looks at Philly and Toronto closing out their series with aplomb.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Dave DuFour and Nate discuss our coach of the first round, the best coaching adjustment, the most surprising and most disappointing players, the individual player matchup we've found most interesting, and a few other meandering playoff topics.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We recap an eventful weekend, in order: BRK/PHI, UTA/HOU, SAS/DEN, IND/BOS, ORL/TOR, LAC/GSW and OKC/POR.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We start in Brooklyn where Ben Simmons dominated the Nets in a slightly above-average performance in the halfcourt. Then a look at the Derrick White show in San Antonio, and Kevin Durant responding to a tough game 2 as Golden State seizes control against LA.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Indiana made a number of adjustments against Boston that worked for 3 quarters. How did Boston wrest the game away in the 4th? Why has Utah looked so helpless against Houston? And Nate discusses the top 2020 draft prospects from the Nike Hoop Summit.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Denver saves their season with a huge comeback against the Spurs, while Portland goes up 2-0 on OKC and Toronto evens its series with a blowout win against Orlando. We break down all 3 games in the usual excruciating detail.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

The Clippers now own the 2 greatest comebacks in NBA playoff history after a totally improbable reversal in Oakland. We look at it from both sides, then hit Game 2 in Brooklyn/Philly. Then we catch up on news, including coaching and executive changes in Sacramento, LA, Memphis, New Orleans, Phoenix, and Cleveland.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

With the first weekend of the playoffs in the books, we look at all 7 worthwhile first-round series in chronological order. We talk why the winners won and what adjustments need to be made for all of the series. We apologize to Pistons and Bucks fans, as games in that series will only be analyzed if competitive with no Blake Griffin.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Danny and Nate go through all 8 playoff series, in order UTA/HOU, IND/BOS, BRK/PHI, OKC/POR, SAS/DEN, ORL/TOR, DET/MIL, LAC/GSW, plus our picks for the rest of the playoffs and Finals, and which players have the most to gain in this year's playoffs.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Magic Johnson's stunning resignation means a huge pod today. We give our reaction to the end of his tenure, look at playoff scenarios going into the last night of the season, look back on preseason predictions such as MVP and championship contenders, and then finish out our awards, including Best Sophomore, Dunk of the Year, and much more.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.Dunc’dOn, NateDuncan, DannyLeroux, BestBasketballPodcast, BestNBAPodcast, NBA, Basketball, BasketballPodcast, NBAPodcast, SalaryCap, NBADraft, NBAFreeAgency, FreeAgency,

TrueHoop founder and blogosphere patriarch Henry Abbott joins to discuss what he learned about basketball during his sabbatical, the burning questions he's still trying to answer, and what advice he has for those trying to break into the industry after having managed so many writers in his career. He also asks about Nate's pickup basketball accouterments and reminisce about Nate as a wee basketball blogger.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Nate and Danny go through all the league's official awards, including MVP, All-NBA, Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year, All-Rookie, Most Improved, and Executive of the YearWith host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Would you like to listen to 75 minutes about the best and worst the NBA has to offer on defense? We pick our all-defensive teams and defensive player of the year, pick our worst-team all-defense, and then hit on some of our own categories for players who improved and declined this year.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We take a brief swing around the league for all the games affecting the playoff race, and look at where the races stand with a week left in the regular season. Then we do a couple of mailbag questions, including which contracts are most likely to be stretched this offseason.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

A look back at our over/under predictions. Where did we go right and wrong, what's the final record looking like, and what were our best picks, bad beats, and lucky wins?With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Our final position rankings of the 2018-19 season leads to a lot of intrigue as some familiar faces have had down years and younger options are the position are on the way up.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We catch up on news, including what Jusuf Nurkic's injury means to the Blazers and the rest of the injuries and intrigue league-wide. Then we rank the league's centers. Where to Embiid, Towns, Jokic, Ayton, Kanter, Capela, Turner, Vuc, and more fall this year?With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Larry Coon, the original cap guru, joins Nate to assess the major changes in the 2017 CBA a couple years in. We go through all the major changes and rate whether they're player- or owner-friendly, and rate whether they're good for the league on a 1-10 scale. We also discuss our yearly Sports Business Classroom at the Vegas Summer League.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We put on our fortune-telling hats and look at what we expect the 2020-21 NBA season to bring. With 4 of the league's top-10 players potentially on the move this summer, the prediction business gets difficult indeed. We pick our Final 4, All-NBA teams, and which teams we expect to be the worst in the NBA. Then in the last 10 minutes or so a look back at our 2019 predictions from March of 2017 to see how well we did.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Time to rank our power forwards, with some of our most significant disagreements so far. We struggle with where to rank Kevin Love, Paul Millsap, Tobias Harris, Ben Simmons (we explain why he's a power forward in our rankings), plus young studs like Marvin Bagley and Jaren Jackson, Jr.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

We look at the 15 teams in the Western Conference via mailbag in order of the standings from Denver to PhoenixWith host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.