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
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 1 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 YouT...
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•2 hr 48 min
Detroit provided a raucous environment, but the Knicks found their offensive flow and took a series lead. Denver looks like they’re in big trouble against the Clippers with myriad problems on both ends of the floor. Oklahoma City set an NBA record by coming back from a 26-point deficit against Memphis as Ja Morant was unable to finish the game. Plus we catch up on more executive news around the NBA. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every ...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 15 min
The Warriors grind out a 90s-style win over Houston, showcasing how their defense and Steph Curry's brilliance can still carry them despite some shaky offense. Can the Rockets score well enough in this series to make it competitive? The Cavs overwhelm Miami in Game 1 with scorching guard play and a beautifully flowing offense. 34:43 Boston comfortably handles Orlando as Derrick White leads a third-quarter surge. How are the Celtics looking as they begin their title defense? 47:27 OKC completely ...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 6 min
A massive episode of Dunc’d On with Danny Leroux, as we discuss the Heat and Mavs moving on, and the Bulls and Kings (28:18) most decidedly not. We look ahead to Heat/Hawks (15:33) and Mavs/Grizzlies (45:22) on Friday night and make our picks, then catch up on news including the latest rumors with the Suns. 59:00 Finally, we discuss the series we’re most excited about in the first round for 23 minutes: Nuggets vs Clippers. 1:20:24 Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode wi...
Apr 17, 2025•2 hr 44 min
We look ahead to the Warriors’ matchup with Houston in the first round. Then, Dan previews the postseason based on adjusting for teams' projected rotations. 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 see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week. Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Da...
Apr 16, 2025•29 min
Ten years ago today, April 13, 2015, was our first ever episode. We express our gratitude for your support over the years and reminisce on our favorite games, series, moments, players, transactions, and executives. 45:03 First though, we give our outlooks for the play-in games this week. Memphis @ Golden State 0:42 Atlanta @ Orlando 13:49 Miami @ Chicago 26:04 Dallas @ Sacramento. 35:13 Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 24 min
Nate and Danny review their over/under picks and best bets to see where they went right and wrong this year. What went according to, and counter to, expectations for all 30 teams this season? 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 see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week. Or, sign up for our FREE m...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 7 min
It’s time to talk about the most inscrutable topic in the NBA: Defense! We pick our All-Defensive teams and Defensive Player of the Year. Are we swayed by Draymond’s self-promotional tour? Is another familiar name being slept on? Where do the big perimeter defensive stars rank relative to the bigs? We also pick our positional all-defensive teams, discuss whether the 65-game rule changed our picks, and then pick a few categories like best isolation and post defenders, best rim protector, and whic...
Apr 09, 2025•32 min
Nate and Danny make their final selections for the NBA’s awards. For the first time ever, it was so close that they both changed their MVP pick in the course of the discussion. Plus, a discussion of all* the other major awards, plus a few we’ve made up ourselves. Most Valuable Player (MVP): 0:00:24 Rest of MVP Ballot: 22:00 All-NBA Teams: 26:47 Coach of the Year: 38:10 Most Improved Player: 44:10 Rookie of the Year : 1:02:20 All-Rookie Team : 1:07:23 Best Sophomore : 1:09:39 Sixth Man of the Yea...
Apr 07, 2025•2 hr 51 min
John Hollinger joins Danny Leroux and Nate Duncan to break down our rankings of the top players in the NBA. Jokic or Shai at number 1? Who takes the 3rd spot? Where do old lions Steph, KD, and LeBron fall, and how do they compare with the young superstar bigs? How about the bevy of star guards? Plus, we discuss the biggest risers and fallers, the hardest to rank, and the players we think could make us look stupid for having them so low. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every epis...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 12 min
The last and deepest position is in the books. After obvious #1 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, where do the rest of the big stars like Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton, and Stephen Curry land? How did we process down years for Ja Morant, Trae Young, Jamal Murray, and De’Aaron Fox? And who are some of the controversial risers that we believe could outgrow their roles over the next year? Full Daily Duncs with links Taylor Jenkins-Larry Brown Taylor Jenkins games remaining Taylor Jenkins record Taylor Je...
Apr 01, 2025•25 min
Nate always has a unique take on a coach being fired. What do he and Danny make of the Grizzlies moving on from Taylor Jenkins and this surprising timing? Then, on to the usual look at the West: MEM vs LAL: The Lakers’ intentional play exposes some key weaknesses for Memphis as the Tuomas Iisalo era gets underway. 14:00 PHX: KD goes down with an ankle injury. Is this the last we’ll see of him in a Phoenix uniform? 37:00 LAC: Nate lashes himself to the mast for the siren song of Kawhi Leonard fil...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 11 min
DET: How do they match up with the Knicks? Should they look to acquire a star in the offseason? IND (10:28): Are they the sleeper of the East? MIA (19:40): Should they still be trying to convey their pick to OKC this year? MIL (28:22): Why is the Milwaukee offense only 11th? NYK (37:29): What’s our current verdict on the Bridges and Towns trades? ORL (46:02): Why has Paolo been better? And how good is Franz? PHI (58:00): What would our plan be for the Sixers from here? TOR (1:06:20): Is RJ Barre...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 23 min
Our bi-weekly look at the East through your questions! ATL: Risacher is coming on, should he be in ROY conversation? Plus, everything Trae Young BOS: How do they get out of tax hell under new ownership and remain competitive? 24:00 BRK: How many of these guys will be around in 2027? How many playoff series will the rebuilding teams in the East win in the next 5 years? 40:38 CHA: What could the Hornets get for LaMelo? And what would he be like if he’d been drafted elsewhere? 48:00 CHI: Is Josh Gi...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 23 min
Jerry Engelmann used to work for the Mavs and the Suns, and now writes for former ESPN editor Royce Webb’s substack where he has been one of the most interesting writers of late with his controversial but data-driven opinions. You can subscribe at roycewebb.com/naterate and get a special deal for Dunc’d On listeners. We get into a ton of interesting topics, including players Nate thinks might be overrated by Jerry’s metrics and why he disagrees, whether Alex Caruso is one of the best defensive p...
Mar 20, 2025•56 min
Dan Feldman goes through an overstuffed Western Conference mailbag with Nate: DEN: Which teams should they fear in the playoffs? What is their best defensive option? HOU: What’s the best matchup for the Rockets in the West? What do they do with FVV this offseason? 10:14 LAC: Can they get into the top-6? Would Shai have been this good with the Clips? LAL: Who are the Lakers’ best and worst playoff matchups? Is there a precedent for Austin Reaves’ development? 27:05 MEM: How do THEY match up in th...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 23 min
GSW: Is Golden State for real? SAC: Did the Kings just face the hottest 3-point shooting ever? 14:39 SAS: Should the Spurs renegotiate De’Aaron Fox’s contract? What star would be worth going all-in for in trade? 23:17 UTA: The Jazz are still sitting players–is that illegal? Is Walker Kessler a high-level starter? 42:39 DAL: How could they get out of this mess? 48:58 PHX: Why are the Suns so much worse than expected? And how would we rank their outgoing picks? 1:00:46 Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's t...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Tim MacMahon of ESPN has chronicled the entire career of Luka Doncic–including this most recent crazy turn. His new book, The Wonder Boy, follows Luka and the Mavs from the time he was drafted through the stunning trade to the Lakers. MacMahon joins to share his unique insight on the challenges the Mavs faced as stewards of the young superstar’s career, and dishes a lot of great inside information as well. The Wonder Boy is due to be released on March 18, and is already the #1 New Release in the...
Mar 17, 2025•42 min
Danny joins to discuss the small forward position. Is it Luka or Tatum at #1? Where do the old lions LeBron James, Jimmy Butler, and Kevin Durant fall? Who is the best of the young risers like Cade Cunningham, Franz Wagner, and Jalen Williams? Which three-and-D skillsets do we believe in? 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 see our hilar...
Mar 14, 2025•2 hr 52 min
Dan Feldman joins Nate for our bi-weekly look at the Eastern Conference. Today: CLE: How does Cleveland look with De’Andre Hunter at the 4? And what about Evan Mobley’s DPOY candidate? ATL: Is Dyson Daniels a DPOY candidate? MIL: Should they be more aggressive in the possession game? DET: The most underrated aspect of Cade Cunningham’s game. NYK: How will they fare without Jalen Brunson? CHA: In a minefield of failure, Moussa Diabate has been a success story MIA: The Heat’s clutch luck has run o...
Mar 12, 2025•20 min
Dan and Nate break down two huge games over the weekend. In Oklahoma City, the Thunder showed that they may present a major matchup problem for Denver. The Celtics showed their class in an iso-fest against the Lakers. 30:01 Then, This Just In catches up on the latest mess in Sacramento as De’Aaron Fox torches the organization. Plus, the rest of the news around the Association. 49:52 Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hol...
Mar 10, 2025•2 hr 32 min
Inspired by recent events, Dan and Nate take you on an Odyssey through NBA History as we recount the most disastrous seasons in league annals. Then, we rank the worst seasons of all-time, and discuss where this year’s Mavs, Suns, and Sixers fit in. We should have known this would take WELL over 2 hours. 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 t...
Mar 07, 2025•2 hr 16 min
Dan and Nate pick their most surprising and disappointing players of the season. Full Daily Duncs with links Joel Embiid Mike Budenholzer Kevin Durant-Suns Luka Doncic-Giannis Antetokounmpo Dunc'd On Live Nikola Jokic Cleveland Cavaliers Dallas Mavericks Gregg Popovich Meyers Leonard 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 Subscribe on Y...
Mar 04, 2025•24 min
Danny jumps back in from paternity leave to look at the NBA awards with a bit more than a month before the end of the season. Who is MVP, Shai or Jokic? Plus, All-NBA (12:42); Executive and Not Executive of the Year (46:00); Defensive Player of the Year (1:20:13); Coach of the Year (1:24:57); , Rookie of the Year (1:31:08); and Sixth Man of the Year (1:38:59). 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 we...
Mar 03, 2025•2 hr 46 min
Nate and Dan look back through 30 years of star trades and assess how teams that looked to stay competitive when trading a star fared. What do these deals tell us about that strategy? Plus, This Just In! The Clippers are getting healthy, but the Knicks are running out of big bodies, and Nate apologies for one of his dumber arguments. 56:05 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.Supportin...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 8 min
