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...
Jun 21, 2021•2 hr 44 min
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 wi...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 14 min
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 Nat...
Jun 09, 2021•53 min
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 mailin...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 23 min
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 week...
Jun 02, 2021•54 min
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...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 20 min
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 p...
May 26, 2021•51 min
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...
May 24, 2021•2 hr 28 min
Enjoy this free preview of Dunc'd On Prime just in time for the playoffs. We're running a special sale of a year's Total Access Membership for 35% off the monthly price. Join Danny and me at duncdon.supportingcast.fm 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, sig...
May 20, 2021•57 min
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 Disc...
May 19, 2021•53 min
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 ...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 14 min
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. 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 importantl...
May 12, 2021•54 min
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 sen...
May 10, 2021•2 hr 11 min
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 sen...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 12 min
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...
May 02, 2021•1 hr 43 min
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 th...
Apr 28, 2021•57 min
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...
Apr 26, 2021•2 hr 9 min
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 priva...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr
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...
Apr 19, 2021•2 hr 9 min
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...
Apr 14, 2021•52 min
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...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 53 min
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, j...
Apr 07, 2021•55 min
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 (...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 37 min
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 t...
Mar 31, 2021•52 min
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 Hor...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 50 min
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, s...
Mar 24, 2021•56 min
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-f...
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 25 min
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 ac...
Mar 13, 2021•1 hr 19 min
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...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 47 min
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’ ...
Mar 01, 2021•2 hr 6 min
