Day 1 of NBA free agency brought a whirlwind of moves and major implications for the salary cap going forward. Nate and Danny begin with an in-depth discussion of the NBA’s projected cap growth slowing from 10% to 7% and its long-term ripple effects. They then analyze the Nuggets’ blockbuster trade of Michael Porter Jr. for Cam Johnson and Bruce Brown’s return. Multiple teams made aggressive depth plays or faced key departures, while others laid the groundwork for future cap space. Every major s...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Nate and Danny break down the biggest news on the eve of free agency, including LeBron James finding another bump in the road in LA, Malik Beasley’s legal troubles suddenly making the Pistons interesting players in free agency, the Rockets locking up Jabari Smith, Jr., a surprising Jazz/Hornets trade, and an even more surprising buyout of Deandre Ayton. Plus, we recap all the option and qualifying offer decisions of note and set the table for tomorrow. Setting the stage for free agency and nosta...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 35 min
Nate and Danny break down the biggest news on the eve of free agency, including LeBron James finding another bump in the road in LA, Malik Beasley’s legal troubles suddenly making the Pistons interesting players in free agency, the Rockets locking up Jabari Smith, Jr., a surprising Jazz/Hornets trade, and an even more surprising buyout of Deandre Ayton. Plus, we recap all the option and qualifying offer decisions of note and set the table for tomorrow. Setting the stage for free agency and nosta...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 35 min
Nate and Danny break down every single trade and every single pick of the First Round in a 2 hour extravaganza. They give preliminary evaluations on each player drafted and discuss their winners and losers of the night. Plus, they hit on the biggest news outside of the draft, including Kyrie Irving and Fred VanVleet reaching new contract agreements with Dallas and Houston. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger &am...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 59 min
Even with our moods a bit muted in light of the Tyrese Haliburton injury, we celebrate the championship journey of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Sam Presti and the Thunder organization for one of the great turnarounds in NBA history. Indiana is devastated by the Tyrese Haliburton injury. We look back on their unbelievable postseason and turn a somber eye to what comes next. Kevin Durant played this trade scenario right and got his desired destination with the Houston Rockets. We discuss the return fo...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Kevin Pelton of ESPN joins Dunc’d On’s Dan Feldman, Danny Leroux, and Nate Duncan to game out the 2025 offseason. The trade market is the first focus as we discuss possible deals for Giannis, KD, Markkanen, Paul George, PJ Washington, DeMar Derozan, Julius Randle, and the Celtics’ stars. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM You can get 35% off a year membership to Dun...
Jun 21, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Kevin Durant trade talks are evolving into a high-stakes game of poker between Durant, the Suns, and interested teams. Full Daily Duncs with links Pacers-Pelicans trade Kevin Durant Jalen Williams Jalen Williams Tyrese Haliburton Game 5 Indiana Pacers 3-2 Steals Offensive rebounding Full Daily Duncs with links Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM You can get ...
Jun 18, 2025•17 min
OKC restores control of the Finals with a wire-to-wire win, but the biggest concern for Indiana is Tyrese Haliburton struggling with injury. Meanwhile, Jalen Williams took advantage of Indiana’s pressure to score 40 points, while OKC ramped up their own defense at home to force 22 turnovers with other Pacers forced to create more. We analyze how it all went down and how Indiana can adjust for Game 6. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every...
Jun 17, 2025•34 min
The Orlando Magic unexpectedly strike, delivering a major draft pick package to the Grizzlies for Desmond Bane. Why Nate really likes this deal for the Magic. For the Grizzlies, was this package just too good to turn down? Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM You can get 35% off a year membership to Dunc'd On Prime in honor of the legendary Mock Offseason episode with...
Jun 16, 2025•49 min
Jonathan Givony of ESPN is our guest to discuss some of the best and most overlooked prospects in the 2025 draft: Cooper Flagg – 7:24 Dylan Harper – 15:15 Ace Bailey – 20:53 VJ Edgecombe – 25:09 Jeremiah Fears – 33:32 Kon Knueppel – 38:01 Tre Johnson – 41:14 Khaman Maluach – 44:30 Kasparas Jakucionis – 50:16 Noa Essengue – 52:26 Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Yo...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 1 min
The Lakers face a stark choice of whether to go all-in on this season with LeBron still a factor, or preserve assets for the long haul with Luka. If they do decide to go hard this year, what are their options at center, plus adding shooting and someone who can guard the ball? Full Daily Duncs with links Jason Kidd-Knicks New York Knicks Giannis Antetokounmpo Atlanta Hawks Darius Garland Game 2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Tyrese Haliburton Indiana Pacers Game 2, Jeremiah Fears Full Daily Duncs...
Jun 10, 2025•21 min
Oklahoma City evens the series behind a dominant game from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a defense that shut down Tyrese Haliburton and kept Indiana out of transition and the paint. How did OKC respond from their Game 1 loss, and how can the Pacers counter in Game 3? Finally, a Chicago point guard for Nate to talk about! He and Danny go long on a very young, polarizing prospect with some huge strengths and weaknesses. What is Fears’ upside, and where would he be on our current draft boards? (39:30...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 43 min
The Pacers do it again! Somehow, they pulled off another improbable comeback for the 4th time this postseason. Nate and Danny break down how they managed it once again. Plus, we look at which of the many odd trends from Game 1 might persist throughout the series. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM You can get 35% off a year membership to Dunc'd On Prime in honor of ...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Nate and Danny react to the firing of Tom Thibodeau, a move they had called for but didn’t expect. Full Daily Duncs Tom Thibodeau Tom Thibodeau Tom Thibodeau James Dolan Karl-Anthony Towns Giannis Antetokounmpo-Raptors Phoenix Suns Austin Ainge NBA Finals Full Daily Duncs Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM You can get 35% off a year membership to Dunc'd ...
Jun 04, 2025•26 min
The Knicks just bowed out in the East Finals. What do they need to take the next step if they try to make some small tweaks, and how does their financial situation limit that? If they decide to try to trade for another star, what kind of package can they offer? Then, our latest draft scout looks at Kon Knueppel of Duke. How good a shooter is he, and how does he compare to some of the other shooters in the league? Will he hold up defensively despite the short wingspan and limited vertical? And is...
Jun 02, 2025•59 min
Does Cooper Flagg live up to the hype as a generational type prospect? We spent over an hour breaking down his game in an effort to figure that out. Minnesota’s offseason is a fascinating one. Can they retain Naz Reid, Julius Randle, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker within their severe financial constraints? Orrrrrrrr, if Kevin Durant wanted to go there, could they make it happen? Should they? Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with J...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 31 min
Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe is viewed as one of the highest upside players in the draft. What is his current skillset, and how do Nate and Danny see it evolving at the NBA level? Full Daily Duncs with links Offseason Comebacks Karl-Anthony Towns John Haliburton Thunder-Timberwolves Timberwolves-Thunder Thunder-Timberwolves All-NBA Game 3s Veteran extensions Full Daily Duncs with links Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with Jo...
May 27, 2025•44 min
New York became the first team to ever overcome three 20-point deficits in a single postseason with an improbable comeback against Indiana. How were they able to do it, and how much can they take with them into Game 4? Oklahoma City will not waltz to an NBA championship, as Minnesota put the hammer down to deliver a 40-point blowout. Did they find the secret to stopping Shai and the Thunder? 39:00 Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every po...
May 26, 2025•57 min
OKC thoroughly controls Game 2 to take a commanding lead in the series. Is there anything Minnesota can do to change the momentum after another disheartening loss, or do Shai and the Thunder have a stranglehold on the series? Then, we scout Dylan Harper, the projected #2 pick out of Rutgers. Is he that level of prospect? What weaknesses could prevent him from reaching his ceiling as a prospect? And how does he compare to point guard prospects of the past? 28:19 Finally, we look back on our live ...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Nate and Danny kick off their 2025 Offseason Outlook series with an in-depth look at the Golden State Warriors, discussing their current roster situation, cap implications, and potential trade and free agent targets. Full Daily Duncs with links 7 in 7 New champions New York Knicks Upsets New York Celtics-Knicks Game 6 Boston Celtics Cavaliers-Celtics Oklahoma City Thunder Thunder-Nuggets/Timberwolves Full Daily Duncs with links Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every epis...
May 20, 2025•40 min
Denver gave it everything they had, but everything that makes the Thunder the Thunder eventually overwhelmed them. Could Denver have won this series without the injuries, and how far away are they from being a prime contender again with Nikola Jokic? Minnesota and Oklahoma City prevent much different opponents for each other than each has faced thus far. How will OKC’s defensive approach on Edwards and Randle differ than the Warriors and Lakers? How can Minnesota slow down Shai? And who is the p...
May 18, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Denver gives us a Game 7 by pulling away from OKC late. We discuss how they did it and look ahead to Game 7, which could be significantly impacted by Aaron Gordon’s Hamstring injury. The free agent small forward list includes LeBron James, his teammate Dorian Finney-Smith, and RFA Josh Giddey. How do we see those situations playing out? 30:41 At power forward, Julius Randle’s All-Star play in these playoffs complicates the Wolves’ decision-making. Jonathan Kuminga is a fascinating restricted fre...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 7 min
It’s not hyperbole to say that Jayson Tatum’s injury could be one of the most significant in NBA history. Full Daily Duncs with links Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo-Rockets Devin Booker-Rockets Kevin Durant-Rockets Pacers-Cavaliers Donovan Mitchell Mitchell Robinson Nuggets-Thunder Weekend Full Daily Duncs with links Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! Du...
May 13, 2025•22 min
OKC wrestles back into position with superior crunchtime execution and smothering defense. What are the adjustments going forward? Indiana absolutely eviscerated the Cavs in one of the most shocking dominations in NBA history. How did they do it, and where does this rank on the list of playoff destructions? 32:50 Boston got back into their series against the Knicks. Is it too facile to say the Celtics just made shots this time? 45:23 Golden State was in it at the end, but Minnesota’s length and ...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Jared Weiss of The Athletic joins to discuss how he put together his great article on Tyrese Haliburton managing his mental health struggles over the past year. These NBA playoffs have yet to disappoint, as the Knicks roared back from down 20 in the second half again to put the Celtics in an 0-2 hole. How did it happen, and can the C’s possibly turn it around? (12:33) Oklahoma City made sure no comeback was in the offing with a second utterly dominant game of this postseason to knot the series a...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 32 min
Both teams in this matchup face totally different series than in the previous round. How will Minnesota match up with Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler defensively? What will Golden State’s strategy be against Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle? We break down all the strategic elements and make our picks. Full Daily Duncs with links First-round series MVPs Warriors-Rockets LeBron James, Anthony Johnson Buddy Hield Warriors-Rockets Warriors-Rockets 6-7 James Harden Denver Nuggets Dunc'd On Live...
May 05, 2025•39 min
Stephen Curry adds another legendary performance to his ledger, closing out a Houston team yet again as Buddy Hield played the role of Klay Thompson. Indiana outshot Cleveland by 30 percent from 3. Was this Game 1 all about shooting variance, or does Cleveland have reason to be concerned? We look ahead to the MVP Series between Shai and Nikola Jokic, discussing the key factors on each side of the ball and making our picks for the series. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every epi...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Houston dominates Golden State in Game 6 to tie the series. We give an ode to Steven Adams, Fred Van Vleet, and Ime Udoka for the unique way they’ve controlled the last few games. What can Golden State do to counter, and who do we think will win Game 7? With the news of Gregg Popovich retiring as Spurs coach, we look back on all the ways that he changed the game and our favorite Pop memories. Plus, discussions of coach hires in San Antonio, Memphis, and Sacramento. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the...
May 03, 2025•1 hr 2 min
The Pistons fought gamely, but Jalen Brunson led an 11-1 run capped by an iconic shot over Ausar Thompson to advance New York. James Harden had perhaps his best late-series performance since 2012 while the Clippers stymied Denver’s attack in the second half to force the first Game 7 of the first round. 29:00 Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to...
May 02, 2025•54 min
We begin with the somber reality that Damian Lillard likely has a torn Achilles tendon, a season-, career- and franchise-altering injury for him, Giannis, and the Milwaukee Bucks. Then, we recap two classic games between the Lakers and Wolves (17:28) and the Knicks and Pistons (1:08:31), breaking down the keys plays (and calls) that could have gone either way. Finally, Boston takes control of their series in another game of Island Basketball. 1:37:48 Get a ridiculous 45% off a year membership of...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 48 min
