Knicks beatman Fred Katz of The Athletic joins Jared Dubin of FiveThirtyEight for the Knicks outlook. How do we feel about their decision not to pony up for Donovan Mitchell? Where does that leave the team going forward? Turning to this season, shouldn’t the Knicks be better this season anyway? Will the youngs play more? Can they finally get lineups on the floor that maximize every player’s skillset? Plus, the Knicks’ strengths and weaknesses, and our predictions for the season. Then, the very i...
Sep 26, 2022•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 856
Five rookies from the 2019 class have already extended, but that leaves a ton of possible extensions amid a rising cap environment and a possible new CBA. We learn more about how those factors impact the likes of De’Andre Hunter, Tyler Herro, Cameron Johnson, Jordan Poole, Grant Williams, Nassir Little, Brandon Clarke, and more. Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/join Subscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and ...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 855
Michael Schwartz of ESPN joins to discuss the upcoming Suns season. What went wrong in THAT game, and was it an aberration? Did they do the right thing keeping this team together? Will the performance in clutch time continue this season, and how will the Suns approach the regular year? Finally, we discuss how the Suns match up with the other West contenders and make our predictions for the season. Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM...
Sep 12, 2022•54 min•Ep. 854
Massive news as a shocking trade sends Donovan Mitchell to Cleveland. We break down every angle: How good is this Cavs team? Do they have anything left to trade? Would we have done this deal? Did the Knicks make the right call in not upping their offer? What is their path forward now? And should the Jazz have taken the offer from the Knicks, or held out for something better? Then, Derek Bodner of the Daily Six Newsletter and the Sixers Beat podcast looks at how the Sixers improved their weakness...
Sep 04, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 853
The Athletic’s Anthony Slater is our guest to discuss Golden State’s title defense. What are some of the big themes going into this season? Will the young triumvirate of Moses Moody, James Wiseman, and Jonathan Kuminga contribute? How could the extension negotiations with Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green, and Jordan Poole impact the team? How does the competition in the West shape up? How long can Steph Curry stay at this level? And is Golden State the favorite to repeat as NBA champions? Then, th...
Aug 30, 2022•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 852
Jared Weiss of the Athletic discusses the big themes for the 2022-23 Boston Celtics. Are they the favorite to get back to the Finals? How can Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown improve? Is there a weakness in the frontcourt? How do the new additions Gallo and Brogdon fit in? Plus our predictions for the Celtics’ season. Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/join Subscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info y...
Aug 22, 2022•56 min•Ep. 851
It’s time to hold ourselves accountable and resolve our disagreements in reverse alphabetical order for the Eastern Conference. What did we think of these offseasons at the time, and what looks different now in hindsight? Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/join Subscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan ( @NateDuncanNBA ) and...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 850
Another over 2-hour pod on the Eastern Conference, in reverse order from Washington to Atlanta. What do we make of all the big moves made (and not made) this summer? Plus, what we think will happen with KD’s loss of faith in Sean Marks and Steve Nash. Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/join Subscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate...
Aug 08, 2022•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 849
We look at the roster players for the remaining NBA Summer League teams, starting in alphabetical order with Orlando and finishing with Washington. Key players covered include Paolo Banchero, Keon Johnson, Keegan Murray, Johnny Davis, and more. Then a look at the latest news and rumors, like Boston becoming involved in the KD talks and Draymond Green looking for the maximum allowable extension in Golden State. Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.Supp...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 848
Detroit, Houston, and Indiana are chock full of prospects to evaluate, including Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren, Jabari Smith, Jr., Tari Eason, Ty Ty Washington, Daishen Nix, Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, Kendall Brown, and more. Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/join Subscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan ( @NateDuncanNB...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 847
The Knicks and Jazz have reportedly engaged on a Donovan Mitchell trade. How do we expect negotiations to play out? We catch up on other news and extensions around the league, including Keldon Johnson, Kenrich Williams, and KCP extending. Then a look back at our Top-10 players in the NBA from before the playoffs. Whose stock is up, and whose is down based on what took place? Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/join Subscribe to our ...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 846
We get a chance to get deep into the weeds on the minutiae of contracts that were agreed to but now have actually been signed. These have major consequences not only for the teams and players involved, but for the market going forward as well. Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/join Subscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan ...
Jul 11, 2022•46 min•Ep. 845
We evaluate the blockbuster Dejounte Murray trade from all angles. How does it compare to other deals with this kind of return? Did the Spurs make the right call? How much better does this make the Hawks? Did it make sense for them to make an all-in move like this? Then a look at the Denver/Washington trade. Did the Nuggets get better, or just save money? And how does this affect the PG market? James Harden headlines a number of fascinating option decisions by players and teams. Four more Episod...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 844
The 2022 Mock Offseason is upon us! Dan Feldman of NBC Sports, Kevin Pelton of ESPN, and Danny Leroux join to find homes for the key free agents and trade targets of the 2022 offseason. Nate is the player agent, and the three other cap nerds take the 30 teams to game out the offseason, with myriad trades, sign-and-trades, and signings. Part 2 is available exclusively on Dunc'd On Prime, where you will get four more Episodes per week and we are having our special 35% off sale for our Total Access...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 843
Many were disappointed with the Pistons’ return for Jerami Grant, but Nate doesn’t think that should be the case. What avenues does this open for Detroit, and what does Portland’s team look like now? Bennedict Mathurin out of Arizona has rocketed up draft boards. We look at the prototypical shooting guard’s game. Danny did a miniscout on AJ Griffin to fill us in on the Duke prospect with excellent statistical translations. Plus Nate and Danny unveil their draft boards. They definitely differ sub...
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 842
Keandre Ashley, who makes what I consider to be the best draft scouting videos, joins to debate the top of the 2022 draft. Why we both have Paolo Banchero number one, our thoughts on Jabari Smith’s offensive upside, a disagreement on Jaden Ivey, and a breakdown of mystery man Shaedon Sharpe. Plus, which lower-ranked player has the highest upside and who could step in right away. Follow Keandre’s Hoopintellect YouTube channel for more of his in-depth breakdowns. 4 Episodes per week are available ...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 841
Golden State takes care of the Boston Celtics in 6 games. We put this win into context, both in this season and historically, for the key players involved and the Warriors themselves. Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/join Subscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny! With Nate Duncan ( @NateDuncanNBA ) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux ) Join Dun...
Jun 17, 2022•59 min•Ep. 840
The Warriors sit one win from glory after again forcing the Celtics’ offense into the mud. Andrew Wiggins shined even while Steph Curry struggled with his shot. Is there much the Celtics can do at this point to recharge their offense? Watch playoff games with Nate & Danny live via Playback . Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games . Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On...
Jun 14, 2022•40 min•Ep. 839
Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report discusses his reporting on OG Anunoby as possible trade candidate, then gives what he’s hearing around some of the key figures of the offseason, including Deandre Ayton, John Collins, Gordon Hayward, Bradley Beal, and more. Watch playoff games with Nate & Danny live via Playback . Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games . Four more Episodes per week are available exc...
Jun 08, 2022•45 min•Ep. 838
Golden State roars back, and the Celtics have a big Steph Curry problem. Plus Golden State’s more conservative defensive strategy flummoxed Boston inside the arc. What does it mean for the series going forward? Watch playoff games with Nate & Danny live via Playback . Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games . Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.Supporti...
Jun 06, 2022•48 min•Ep. 837
Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard joins to discuss how he approached the interim GM job, what the Wizards’ goals are as a franchise, reasonable expectations for next season, and the possible retention of Bradley Beal. Plus, Sports Business Classroom at the NBA Summer League where he’ll be a speaker again this year, sportsbusinessclassroom.com , code CAPSPACE for $300 off. Then Danny is on for one of our most comprehensive series previews to date for the NBA Finals. We struggled with this prediction more...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 836
A classic end to one of the most intense series in recent memory. Did Jimmy make the right call going for a 3? How did Boston build their lead, and Miami come back? What will we remember this series for, and who should have won East Finals MVP? Watch playoff games with Nate & Danny live via Playback . Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games . Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on...
May 30, 2022•34 min•Ep. 835
Jimmy Butler delivers an all-timer to will the Heat to a 3-3 tie in the series. We discuss how he did it, what the strategic fulcrums of the game were, how Boston failed in the final minutes, and the outlook for Game 7. Plus where Butler’s game ranks in recent history. Plus, some analysis on the Lakers’ hiring of Darvin Ham as head coach. Watch playoff games with Nate & Danny live via Playback . Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one w...
May 28, 2022•47 min•Ep. 834
An appreciation of what it took for Golden State to get back to the Finals, and where Dallas fell short. Then, a look at the Mavs’ offseason, including where they most need to upgrade, the Jalen Brunson question and the tax issues it causes, and more. Finally, worrying news regarding the Nets, Zach LaVine may not be a lock to return to the Bulls, Tim Connelly moving to the Wolves, the effect of the All-NBA teams, Russell Westbrook potentially remaining a Laker next year, and congratulations to o...
May 27, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 833
Three vanquished second-round teams with high expectations are the subject of our first offseason outlooks. Phoenix has the complicated restricted free agency of Deandre Ayton, but also needs in the backcourt and on the wing. Philly has the complicated free agency of James Harden, but also needs in the backcourt and on the wing. Milwaukee has the complicated free agencies of Pat Connaughton and Bobby Portis (work with me here) but also need in the backcourt and on the wing. Watch playoff games w...
May 19, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 832
In perhaps the most surprising individual game result in NBA history, the Dallas Mavericks throttle the Suns and “arrive” in the Conference Finals. What will that series look like, as the Warriors try to guard Luka Doncic and the Mavs try to guard the Warriors’ dynamic guards? The Celtics outlasted the Bucks behind the biggest 3-point shooting disparity in NBA playoff history. Watch playoff games with Nate & Danny live via Playback . Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get t...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 831
The Bucks and Celtics submit another classic, as Milwaukee rallies from down 14 in the 4th to stun the Celtics. How did they do it, and how big of favorites are they in the series going forward? The Memphis Grizzlies served notice that this series is not over, running Golden State out of the gym before halftime and flirting with the largest victory in NBA playoff history. Do they have a chance to make history in this series? 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! Duncd...
May 12, 2022•48 min•Ep. 830
The Mavs and Sixers serve notice that they aren’t going away in either series. Which team’s success is more sustainable as the series shift again, and which number 1 seed is in more trouble? 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/join 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! With Nate Duncan ( @NateDuncanNBA ) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux ). Join...
May 09, 2022•53 min•Ep. 829
Zach LaVine, Bradley Beal, and James Harden highlight a star-studded free agent shooting guard class. How much will they get, and where might they get it? There is also decent depth at the shooting guard position, but small forward has very few options at all for arguably the most important position in the league. 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/join Subscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you ne...
May 05, 2022•55 min•Ep. 828
How Golden State stole one on the road, and who actually played better in Game 1 in Memphis. We go long on a classic Game 1 and discuss whether the Grizz can recover. Milwaukee throttled Boston in Game 1, but Nate thinks they actually weren’t outplayed that badly. A look ahead to what we think could be a classic Dallas/Phoenix series, and an injury-marred and confusing matchup between Miami and Philly. 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/jo...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 827
