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 subsc...
Aug 05, 2020•46 min
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...
Aug 04, 2020•53 min
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 ...
Aug 03, 2020•1 hr 4 min
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 podca...
Aug 01, 2020•51 min
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...
Jul 31, 2020•46 min
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 mo...
Jul 30, 2020•1 hr 35 min
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 Ro...
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 19 min
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 ...
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 27 min
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 podc...
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr 32 min
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,...
Jul 17, 2020•1 hr 30 min
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 Nat...
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 14 min
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 Na...
Jul 10, 2020•1 hr 15 min
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 Nate...
Jul 07, 2020•1 hr 27 min
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 w...
Jul 02, 2020•1 hr 15 min
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 return...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 30 min
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...
Jun 26, 2020•55 min
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...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 11 min
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...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 5 min
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...
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 22 min
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 NateDuncan...
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 15 min
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 sh...
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 22 min
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 s...
Jun 04, 2020•55 min
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 , spo...
Jun 01, 2020•1 hr 20 min
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 su...
May 29, 2020•1 hr 7 min
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.co...
May 26, 2020•59 min
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 ...
May 22, 2020•1 hr 7 min
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 ...
May 18, 2020•52 min
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 thi...
May 15, 2020•56 min
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 Patre...
May 14, 2020•50 min
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 favorit...
May 13, 2020•52 min
