In the 9th annual Mock Offseason Kevin Pelton, Danny Leroux, and Dan Feldman join Nate Duncan to simulate the 2023 offseason. First off, an overall view of the league and what the teams are trying to accomplish. Then, we start with the Blazers’ situation with Damian Lillard, followed by assessing the market for big stars like James Harden, Fred VanVleet, and Kyrie Irving. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear ...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Our long national nightmare is over, as John Collins has actually been traded! We discuss the fascinating and evolving dynamics around trading underperforming salaries, what the Jazz look like now, and why the Hawks needed to do this move. We also hit on the latest free agency rumors, plus an interesting argument about whether the NBA should allow sovereign wealth funds to invest. Then, two heavy-hitters this offseason. Toronto has Fred VanVleet and Jakob Poeltl as free agents, plus a number of ...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 20 min
A full breakdown of everything that happened on draft night 2023. The Hornets’ pick at 2, the Blazers’ future after picking Scoot, the Chris Paul/Jordan Poole trade, plus analysis of every single first round pick and transaction. Plus, we pick the big winners and losers of the night. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the on...
Jun 23, 2023•2 hr 7 min
The premier draft YouTuber Keandre Ashley is back to discuss the top of the 2023 draft. Is Victor Wembanyama going to be a generational player, and what are the swing points? Should Brandon Miller or Scoot Henderson go #2 overall? Where do the Thompson twins fit in at the top of the draft? Cam Whitmore, Jarace Walker, or Taylor Hendricks? Gradey Dick or Anthony Black? Plus, Keandre gives some of the players he’s higher or lower on than consensus. And, make sure to check out the Hoop Intellect ch...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Well that didn’t take long! Bradley Beal is now a Phoenix Sun. Was this the right move to boost Phoenix into championship contention? How bad are the financial ramifications for the Suns? Why were the Wizards able to get so little, and was it so little that they should have waited? We also hit on other big news, including the sale of the Charlotte Hornets and Ja Morant’s 25-game suspension. Then, two prospects with uncommon skill sets for one and dones in Taylor Hendricks and Gradey Dick. Four m...
Jun 19, 2023•2 hr 48 min
Big point guard Anthony Black of Arkansas is today’s scouting report. We try to assess what to make of his unique strengths and weaknesses at the position. After catching up on the latest rumors, we discuss one of the key teams of the offseason in the Houston Rockets. They are sitting on over $60 million in cap space. Do the James Harden rumors make sense for Houston? How should they be approaching the near future given they don’t control their next few years of draft picks? Who should they zero...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 22 min
The Nuggets have their core under contract, but do have some luxury tax concerns and financial limitations bringing back Bruce Brown and Jeff Green. Can they use the tax mid-level to replace them? And how will they fill their regular season holes at backup point guard and backup center? Miami is facing a financial apocalypse at $15 million into the tax before re-signing Max Strus and Gabe Vincent. How can they pare salary, but also go big game hunting with their picks? Want all our draft scoutin...
Jun 14, 2023•42 min
Seth Partnow of The Athletic and Sports Business Classroom, in addition to Dunc’d On Prime, joins to dissect the Nuggets’ dominant run to a likely NBA championship. Is Nikola Jokic now the inarguably best player in the world? Nate delivers his mea culpa for not believing in the Nuggets, and we also discuss whether any other vanquished team from the East would have fared better against Denver than Miami. We look at the lessons to take from this fascinating NBA playoffs. Plus, America’s favorite N...
Jun 12, 2023•46 min
Oh, you thought we covered a lot in the last CBA episode? In this one, Larry Coon and Nate hit on every other key aspect of the new CBA, including: The relaxed trade rules The Melo rule has been changed Sign-and-trade restrictions above the Second Apron, the Kevin Durant rule The modifications to the implied no-trade clause More flexibility in stretching players The details of the new combine requirements and changes to agency pro days New Two-Way contract rules International player payment modi...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Miami utilizes its playoff formula to even the series in Denver. What adjustments do we expect as the series shifts to Miami, and what could sustain from this Heat performance? Then, we start our epic breakdown of Victor Wembanyama with a discussion of his defense. The rest of the discussion is exclusively on available on Dunc'd On Prime, we then discuss every possible aspect of his game. How much do we believe in his shooting? Is he the most skilled center prospect ever, and will it translate t...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 1 min
One of the under-discussed aspects of the NBA offseason is extensions. Many teams and players have huge decisions that will shape the league, including New Orleans with Brandon Ingram, Toronto with OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam, Sacramento with Domantas Sabonis, Boston with Jaylen Brown, and the Clippers with Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. Plus, John and Nate discuss the market-setting deal for Monty Williams in Detroit. For a complete list of players eligible for veteran extensions during the 20...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Scoot Henderson was considered a consensus number 2 pick in this year’s draft coming into the year, but has fallen to 3rd on a lot of boards. What do we make of his season and outlook, and how does he stack up to other point guard prospects over the years? Then, a look at the Celtics. The Jaylen Brown mega extension, Grant Williams’ free agency, what holes they have to fill on their team, and what kinds of options could exist for a big trade. Want all our draft scouting reports, offseason previe...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Our first draft scouting report on Brandon Miller. What do we know about his possible involvement in the alleged capital murder by a teammate in Tuscaloosa, and what effect should it have on his draft stock? On the floor, how does Miller compare with the elite wing prospects of the past few drafts, and would it make sense to take him as high as number 2? Want all our draft scouting reports (and much, much more)? Subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Offseason Sale! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm...
May 28, 2023•55 min
Boston somehow wins a game that was an all-time classic in its own right, not to mention it gives them a chance to become the first team to come back from a 3-0 deficit. We go through the craziness of this game that preceded the last few minutes, before a thorough breakdown of the insanity leading up to Derrick White’s final tip. Also, what the heck do we expect to be the key strategic themes of an unprecedented Game 7? Finally, we discuss some key hirings including Adrian Griffin in Milwaukee a...
May 28, 2023•1 hr 21 min
The Nuggets survive the Lakers’ best shot with aplomb, as their offensive brilliance pushed the Lakers into too many difficult decisions. Plus, the Nuggets are a lot better at a pretty important skill. We look at two vanquished teams with high expectations and expensive rosters. What effect will the new CBA have on these teams’ approaches? For Philly, what is the plan if James Harden stays, and why might they blanche at offering him a long-term deal? What mechanisms are available to pivot if Har...
May 21, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Larry Coon, the best CBA expert there is, joins the show to break down the biggest changes in 2023 CBA, including the dreaded second apron, changes to the minimum team salary, modifications to veteran and rookie scale extensions, the easing of trade rules, and much more. Larry also discusses his Sports Business Classroom , where you can use the CAPSPACE code to get $300 off. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to he...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Jayson Tatum burnishes his legacy, while James Harden and Joel Embiid tarnish theirs in what became a Game 7 runaway for Boston. The amazing Boston defense, and what went wrong for Philly. Ja Morant keeps doing the same thing over and over, what do we expect to happen now? Monty Williams will be replaced in Phoenix as head coach. Was this the right decision? Plus, we rank the head coaching openings. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus ...
May 14, 2023•55 min
James Harden has a second massive game and a second massive shot to power Philly to a 2-2 tie. Which team now has the edge in the series? Phoenix and Denver saw 3 players at an absolutely ridiculous level, but Devin Booker was the best among them even with Nikola Jokic putting up 53 points. Has the series changed without Chris Paul? Anthony Davis has been the best player on the floor for 2 of the 3 games in the series, and thus the Lakers lead it 2-1. The Knicks keep bashing their heads into the...
May 08, 2023•2 hr 38 min
The Game 1 home loser winning streak continues as the Warriors adjust to blow out the Lakers and even the series. What key factors will affect the outcome of the series going forward? Mike Budenholzer is out as Milwaukee Bucks coach. Was it the right decision? Joel Embiid returns, but Boston dominates to even the series. What signal can we take from this Game 2 going forward? Then, a look at the free agent small forward market with the likes of Khris Middleton, Josh Hart, Dillon Brooks, and Came...
May 05, 2023•2 hr 38 min
Stephen Curry submits a performance for the ages to conclude one of the best first-round series we’ve seen. Plus, the adjustments by Steve Kerr, that amazing 3rd quarter rebounding, and what to make of this stirring Kings season. Miami’s experience showed in a Game 1 victory at the Garden, but they may have to navigate without Jimmy Butler. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! D...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 18 min
We go long on an epic Monday night of games. Jimmy Butler’s submits one of the great playoff games ever to push Milwaukee to the brink. We go through the Heat’s improbable comeback from 12 down in the last 6 minutes. LeBron James somehow summons the late game magic to go up 3-1 on Memphis. Plus, Houston gets their man in Ime Udoka. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.Su...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Sacramento and Golden State play another classic down to the wire and are now tied at 2-2. We take you through the insane ending and prognosticate the series from here. New York has a 3-1 lead on Cleveland. Are we more impressed with the Knicks or disappointed in the Cavs? This rollercoaster Wolves season has at least one more loop in it. Philly closes out Brooklyn for the only sweep of the first round. Boston puts on their suits and puts Trae Young in the pick-and-roll to seize a 3-1 lead. Sadl...
Apr 24, 2023•2 hr 38 min
Golden State lives to fight on with a thorough victory over Sacramento. What does it mean going forward with the Kings still up 2-1? Ty Lue goes to the “too little, too late” lineup, as Devin Booker’s 45 points in 45 minutes pace the Suns in the absence of Kawhi Leonard for the Clips. Flagrants, ejections, and oh yeah, the actual game on the floor as the Sixers take a 3-0 lead. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Nate was in the building for a series that started off living up to its building in Sacramento. How did the Kings beat the Warriors in Game 1, and has the outlook for the series changed? The Knicks exposed some of the Cavs’ weaknesses, plus the strategic quandary Cleveland must solve to be competitive in this series. Brooklyn actually……played pretty well against Philly? But they still lost by 20. Is it good that they looked ok or bad that it still wasn’t close to good enough? The Hawks played on...
Apr 17, 2023•3 hr 57 min
On paper, Sacramento can’t guard Golden State. So the question is, can they outscore them with their record-setting offense? The Hawks go 9 deep with quality players, as do the Celtics. That’s rare for a 2-7 matchup, but the key is whether Trae Young can keep up with the Js and their scoring. Is there more than meets the eye to this weird Brooklyn team that has nobody to guard Joel Embiid going up against the Sixers? Finally, a look at which high school prospects shined in last week’s Nike Hoop ...
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 15 min
A recap of a wild Wolves/Pels game. Should and will Rudy Gobert be suspended? Is the Gobert punch or McDaniels breaking his hand the bigger story? Plus, why the Pels blew their best chance of scoring down the stretch and the brilliance of Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards. We go through the rest of the West playoff picture, and discuss whether the Clippers should have considered trying a little less against the Suns, and whether it made sense for the Kings to rest their players against Gold...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Danny makes a special appearance to give our finals picks for our awards. No narratives need apply as we go deep into the weeds on Jokic vs Embiid vs Giannis for MVP. Plus, our picks for All-NBA as we wildly indulge ourselves by considering players with fewer than 65 games played, COY, DPOY, 6MOY, ROY, Executive and Not Executive of the Year, and Most Improved Player. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John...
Apr 06, 2023•2 hr 6 min
We go through everything that is known about the new CBA so far, and assess whether we think the deal points that have been reported are good or bad for the game and what the unintended consequences might be. Plus, we look at whether the owners or players seem to have come out better in the end. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Join Dunc’d On Prime!...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 22 min
A look at 13 teams in the Eastern Conference as the playoffs near ATL–The Hawks have two expensive starters and two young backups needing extensions at the 4 and 5 CLE–Isaac Okoro and Dean Wade’s shooting WAS–The Wiz are in the middle of a nearly unprecedented 5-year streak ORL–Paolo Banchero’s efficiency has fallen off. Why? TOR–Jakob Poeltl is doing what the Raps thought he could MIL–How does Giannis’ season stack up with last year? NYK–What will the Knicks do without Julius Randle? MIA–The de...
Apr 01, 2023•2 hr 47 min
What will the landscape of the NBA look like in 2025? Dan Feldman joins to predict the two best teams in each conference, the NBA champion, and the two worst teams in the league. But first, we catch up on the latest news and the state of the playoff race after the weekend. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 28 min
