Jimmy Butler has one of the best games in Finals history. How did the Heat and Lakers’ strategies make that possible, and how did the Heat finally stop the Lakers on the other end? Then we look at Boston’s offseason, including their tax situation, what to do with their 3 firsts, potential upgrade options at center, and more. 27’ Then a scouting report on national player of the year Obi Toppin of Dayton, a projected top-10 pick. 49’ Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join here! Ge...
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Dr. Carl Bergstrom joins to discuss the crazy news that Donald Trump has been hospitalized for COVID-19. Included: What to believe about the President’s condition and the timeline of infection? What the President’s prognosis is statistically? What are the chances Joe Biden is infected? The White House’s testing scheme. 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...
Oct 04, 2020•44 min
A mailbag from listeners with questions focusing exclusively on the 2020 offseason. Discussing the market for the free agent bigs 31:45 BOS/MIA Game 6 51:30 LAL/DEN Game 5 1:11 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 Da...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 34 min
The free agent point guards, including a long segment on possible destinations for Fred Van Vleet. We also look at Goran Dragic, the backup point guard market, and restricted free agents. We give the same treatment to the free agent shooting guards, and the interesting situations of restricted free agents Malik Beasley and Bogdan Bogdanovic. (23’) Then a look at the Lakers last-second win over the Nuggets on an Anthony Davis buzzer beater. (49’) Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week,...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Which teams have cap space, and which teams are looking at the mid-level exception or a big tax payment? Denver pushes the Clippers to an unlikely Game 7. The Clippers are struggling, but it’s time to appreciate this Denver team. (17’) Boston and Miami will be a great East Finals, we look at all the matchups on both ends of the floor. (40’) We close by ranking the free agent forwards and looking at potential destinations and values for the big free agents like AD, BI, Gallo, Bertans, and more. (...
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 38 min
The Lakers even up as their bench kills it and Russell Westbrook...does not. Milwaukee teeters on the edge but salvages their season for another game without Giannis. The Nuggets completely revise their defense yet again, with Nikola Jokic as the best player on the floor. Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pricing as a Founding Member , plus get locked in at that pric...
Sep 07, 2020•54 min
How Miami continues to expose the flaws of Giannis and the Bucks, and a first look at how a loss could affect his future with the franchise. Houston throttles the Lakers in Game 1, how has the series changed now with this result? Toronto jumps back off the canvas to tie their series with Boston at 2 apiece. Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pricing as a Founding Memb...
Sep 06, 2020•1 hr 1 min
A crazy old school Dunc’d On deep dive on a crazy game between Boston and Toronto. A long look at the fascinating questions in Houston/LAL. The Clippers roll Denver, and what do we think of the stunning Steve Nash hire in Brooklyn? Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pricing as a Founding Member , plus get locked in at that price going forward. Please read this letter ...
Sep 04, 2020•1 hr 20 min
Our second crazy Game 7 in as many nights as Houston somehow holds on against OKC. Then, how Miami took a 2-0 lead against Milwaukee. Are the Bucks done? What about the controversial ending? Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pricing as a Founding Member , plus get locked in at that price going forward. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doin...
Sep 03, 2020•1 hr 15 min
We break down a completely ridiculous ending to a completely ridiculous series in Denver/Utah. Then, how Boston took a 2-0 lead against Toronto. Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pricing as a Founding Member , plus get locked in at that price going forward. Please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this , plus this FAQ for your more specific ...
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Director of Basketball Research Ben Dull joins to discuss the night’s action, including OKC pulling out another clutch win as Russell Westbrook torpedoes Houston, and the Bucks looking like they could be in real trouble against Miami. Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pricing as a Founding Member , plus get locked in at that price going forward. Please read this lett...
Sep 01, 2020•53 min
Seth Partnow of The Athletic joins to discuss Sunday’s action, including another crazy Denver/Utah game, whether Boston’s win sets a trend in their series against Toronto, and how the Clippers figured out Dallas. Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pricing as a Founding Member , plus get locked in at that price going forward. Please read this letter about what you’ll g...
Aug 31, 2020•52 min
Lu Dort’s struggles, Harden’s brilliance, and ejections highlight Game 5. We discuss what OKC can do to jump start their offense after a miserable outing. Then a look at Nate McMillan’s firing in Indiana and whether it was justified. Plus the Kristaps Porzingis torn meniscus. Then almost 40 minutes worth of analysis on the TOR/BOS and MIL/MIA series in the East. Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our ...
Aug 30, 2020•1 hr 13 min
A few short thoughts on today's protest and what we all need to do in the continuing fight against racism and police brutality. Wisconsin Reels After Police Shooting of Jacob Blake Police shootings are also part of America’s gun problem What the U.S Can Learn from Countries Where Cops Are Unarmed 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 hil...
Aug 27, 2020•12 min
Denver roars back to force a Game 6 behind another crazy Jamal Murray performance and some actual defense. The Clippers put up a buck fifty, but it was their defense that stole the show. The NBA pushes back some deadlines, DPOY and COY, plus executive, coaching, and injury news. Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pricing as a Founding Membe r, plus get locked in at th...
Aug 26, 2020•49 min
OKC outmaneuvers HOU as Chris Paul again gets the better of James Harden in crunchtime (0:00). The Lakers jump out 15-0 and never look back as Portland leaves its best card in the deck (23:00). Indiana gets swept, we take stock of what went wrong for them in the series and what it means for their future (29:40). Brett Brown’s inevitable firing occurs in Philly (41:45). Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up f...
Aug 25, 2020•47 min
A massive breakdown of DAL/LAC, including Luka’s crazy game-winner and all the machinations down the stretch in a brilliant series. The first ever NBA playoff game with 2 players scoring 50 points and Donovan Mitchell becoming the third player ever to score 50 twice in a series. 37’ Is Lu Dort the antidote to James Harden? And how can the Thunder use him and stay good enough on offense? 1:02. LeBron James uncorks his first big game of the playoffs, what can Portland do to respond on offense? 1:1...
Aug 24, 2020•1 hr 58 min
How do the lottery results change the landscape of the league? And we start talking about who these teams should take. The first two and last two games of the day had similar themes to one another. In MIA/IND (15') and HOU/OKC, the Game 1 losers couldn’t adjust to switching defenses. In LAL/POR (40') and MIL/ORL, the favorites got right by just executing better rather than major adjustments. Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus con...
Aug 21, 2020•55 min
Dallas has been the better team through two games against the Clippers. Any concern for them? Utah has definitely been the better team through 2 games against Denver, can the Nuggets turn that around? (22’) Is Philly drawing dead against Boston? (39’) Brooklyn/Toronto had some interesting strategic wrinkles. (54’) Plus we review the situation for the lottery. (59’) Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for o...
Aug 20, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pricing as a Founding Membe r, plus get locked in at that price going forward.. If you don’t want to listen to this full explanation, please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this . With Nate Duncan ( @NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux ). Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episo...
Aug 19, 2020•12 min
Huge pod with in-depth breakdowns of four Game 1s and proposed adjustments for each team, plus a big announcement about the future of Dunc’d On (see below). POR/LAL. What about the Lakers’ struggles are worrisome, and what is noise? ORL/MIL. Is Milwaukee in trouble, is Orlando a bad matchup, or is this just a bad game? 26’ HOU/OKC. Why this one played out the way we anticipated. Will that change? 43’ MIA/IND Can Indiana make any adjustments to beat Miami’s switching defense? 1:00. You can subscr...
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr 20 min
In-depth breakdowns of the 3 big games today. We go long on the OT classic between Denver and Utah, Jamal Murray’s crazy ending and Donovan Mitchell’s 57. The main strategic elements of the Clippers’ win over Dallas and potential adjustments. (32') Boston’s win over Philly was according to form, but how does Gordon Hayward’s injury impact the series going forward? 52' You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus co...
Aug 18, 2020•1 hr 10 min
A look ahead at what to expect in the matchups between UTA/DEN (0:00), PHI/BOS (26:24), and OKC/HOU (45:05). We break down what to expect on both sides of the ball for each team. 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 . With Nate Duncan ( @NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux ). Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to ...
Aug 16, 2020•1 hr 13 min
The first ever play-in game, as Dame and CJ power Portland into the playoffs against a game Memphis team. Sacramento makes a needed front office change, but the process remains awful. Chicago and New Orleans move on from their coaches. A look ahead at what to expect in the matchups between LAL/POR, LAC/DAL, MIL/ORL, and BRK/TOR. We break down what to expect on both sides of the ball for each team. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this po...
Aug 16, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Dame Lillard does it again vs the Nets, dragging the Blazers to another crazy win. We go in-depth on how they did it. Memphis takes care of business against the Bucks (Fawns?) with TWO triple-doubles in the same game. We look ahead to Memphis and Portland in the play-in. And while Phoenix is going home after an 8-0 run, they are amply represented in our bubble awards. We pick bubble MVP, first- and second-teams, coach, most surprising/disappointing teams and players, best win, worst lost, and be...
Aug 14, 2020•54 min
Mike Muscala hits his biggest shot ever for the Sixers, as OKC loses their draft pick to Philly with a hilarious 22-point 4th quarter comeback with their reserves. We run through the rest of the day’s results and seedings with a playoff picture that is suddenly set except the play-in, and catch up on news. Then we get an unexpected start on playoff previews, looking at Miami and Indiana in the 4-5 matchup in the East and picking a winner. And don’t forget! Nate and Danny will be broadcasting Buc...
Aug 13, 2020•49 min
Damian Lillard gets his 3rd 60-point game of the season in another virtuoso performance to put Portland in command for the 8th seed. We run through the West playoff picture with one game remaining. Memphis falls to 1-6 as Ja Morant can’t carry them to victory against a Boston team firing on all cylinders. TJ Warren and Jimmy Butler match up and the Heat get the better of the Pacers going into their likely first-round matchup. And don’t forget! Nate and Danny will be broadcasting Heat/Thunder at ...
Aug 12, 2020•46 min
We look at all 22 teams in the bubble and catch you up on their performances to date, playoff chances, who is playing well, and much more. And don’t forget! Nate and Danny will be broadcasting Celtics/Grizz on NBA League Pass at 5 ET on Tuesday, and Heat/Thunder at 8 ET on Wednesday. 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 . With N...
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 28 min
A deep dive on a really fun Phoenix/Indiana game, as we get a chance to discuss one of the best wing defense games we’ve seen all year, plus discuss the improvement of Deandre Ayton. New Orleans blew a golden chance to improve their positioning against Sacramento as they give up 140. Dame Lillard is playing at an incredibly high level with 45 and 12 vs Denver. Plus a wrap on the latest news and playoff scenarios. And don’t forget! Nate and Danny will be broadcasting Jazz/Spurs on NBA League Pass...
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr
Rockets forward DeMarre Carroll joins at 16:40. He gives some unique insight into the Rockets’ strategy in that crazy game against the Bucks. We also get into what inspired him to change his game to save his career, how he had a sudden jump in his free throw attempts late in his career, the great organizations he’s played for, and how he approaches his role on the Rockets. Plus his Carroll Family Foundation for Pediatric Liver Disease and Disorders . But before that, Danny joins to discuss Utah’...
Aug 06, 2020•40 min
