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 leagu...
Jul 18, 2019•1 hr 26 min
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...
Jul 12, 2019•1 hr 1 min
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. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate &...
Jul 10, 2019•1 hr 18 min
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 t...
Jul 06, 2019•1 hr 1 min
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) an...
Jul 04, 2019•1 hr 7 min
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 throug...
Jul 02, 2019•1 hr 27 min
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...
Jul 01, 2019•2 hr 46 min
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, Dur...
Jun 28, 2019•2 hr 19 min
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 bigg...
Jun 26, 2019•1 hr 22 min
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 ...
Jun 26, 2019•1 hr 30 min
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 Por...
Jun 25, 2019•1 hr 56 min
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 w...
Jun 24, 2019•2 hr 2 min
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. 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 hilariou...
Jun 21, 2019•1 hr 38 min
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. Mercha...
Jun 20, 2019•43 min
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 a...
Jun 19, 2019•1 hr 6 min
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 Patr...
Jun 18, 2019•1 hr 14 min
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 y...
Jun 17, 2019•1 hr 6 min
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 a...
Jun 14, 2019•1 hr 52 min
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 conten...
Jun 12, 2019•1 hr 8 min
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. ...
Jun 11, 2019•56 min
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 l...
Jun 10, 2019•1 hr 20 min
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 Dann...
Jun 08, 2019•39 min
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 fe...
Jun 07, 2019•1 hr 1 min
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 ...
Jun 06, 2019•1 hr 22 min
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 (@NateD...
Jun 04, 2019•58 min
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 o...
Jun 03, 2019•1 hr 17 min
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 Nat...
May 31, 2019•26 min
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 ...
May 29, 2019•1 hr 22 min
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 (@DannyLer...
May 29, 2019•1 hr 5 min
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. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the onl...
May 27, 2019•1 hr 2 min
