Nate and Danny give their predictions for every team, plus their picks for the playoffs and championship. Then, every major award including MVP, COY, DPOY, 6th Man, Most Improved, ROY, and Executive of the Year. Plus we discuss our picks for best sophomore, biggest surprise teams and players, biggest disappointments, and of course Not Executive of the Year. 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get...
Oct 23, 2023•2 hr 18 min
The Athletic’s Kelly Iko joins to discuss a season of heightened expectations in Houston. Topics: What the Rockets are getting in Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks Why Nate thinks Amen Thompson is one of the most interesting prospects to enter the league in a long time How the Rockets will still rise and fall on the development of Jalen Green, Jabari Smith, Jr., and Alperen Sengun And, of course, our predictions for the Rockets’ season 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Pri...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Editor-in-chief of Air Alamo Noah Magaro-George joins to discuss the debut season of Victor Wembanyama. We discuss every aspect of his upcoming rookie season: How he looks physically Where he’s improved the most from the Summer How they’ll use him on both ends What lineups he’ll play in How he’ll effect the Spurs bottom line as a rookie Then we rank the Spurs remaining prospects like Jeremy Sochan, Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, and Malaki Branham, and get into their developmental paths. Finally...
Oct 17, 2023•58 min
Longtime Miami scribe Ethan Skolnick of Five Reasons Sports guests to discuss the Heat’s chances of returning to the NBA Finals. Ethan discusses why he thinks this Heat roster is improved over the one that started the regular season a year ago, what the plan is for Erik Spoelstra’s rotation, and whether Jimmy Butler can do it again at age 34. Plus, is the Heat organization doing enough to support Butler’s pursuit of a championship? And, of course, we make our predictions for the Heat season. Net...
Oct 13, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Will Gottlieb of CHGO joins to discuss the Chicago Bulls. They’re bringing the band back, so do they project as the most similar team from a year ago? What are the chances that young players in the rotation can power a step forward? Who starts at point guard? Who finishes games? How will the Big 3 play this year with Vuc and DeRozan in their mid-30s now? Plus, we make our predictions for the Bulls season. 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Tim Cato of the Athletic is our guest to discuss the first full year of the Luka/Kyrie era. What can they take from their disappointing finish last year? Will the rookies really start? Can Josh Green be the answer for 2-way play? Is this a deeper team than commonly believed? Is Jaden Hardy a key piece of the team this year? And could Jason Kidd be on the hot seat if the team is below expectations? Plus, we make our predictions for the season. Jazz radioman and host of Locked on Jazz David Locke ...
Oct 07, 2023•2 hr
We hit on all the tentacles of the Jrue Holiday trade: How good is this Celtics team on the floor? Who will start? How will they play on offense and defense now? Is this one of the most talented teams we’ve seen? What are their remaining weaknesses? Did the Celtics give up too much to get him? How did the Blazers do overall in the Dame trade? Were there other potential offers they should have prioritized? Now that we know the full return, how did Portland’s decision not to trade Dame earlier wor...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Lakers beatman Jovan Buha of the Athletic joins to break down whether the Lakers can build on their surprise conference finals appearance. What is the status of LeBron and AD coming off injury? Can Austin Reaves take another leap? What does the starting lineup and rotation look like around them? How do new additions Gabe Vincent and Christian Wood fit in? Plus, we discuss our predictions for the Lakers season. 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCa...
Sep 22, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Maybe our most fascinating rookie extensions pod ever, with a new CBA bringing likely 10% yearly cap increases and the possibility of a 5th year on non-max extensions. Where do the likes of Patrick Williams, Onyeka Okongwu, Devin Vassell, Tyrese Maxey, Immanuel Quickley, and Jaden McDaniels end up? 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with Jo...
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 31 min
Adam Mares of DNVR and Locked On Nuggets is our guest to look ahead to the defending champs’ season. As we look ahead to this year, what should we take from their championship run? Did they not face a dominant team, or did they just make those teams look bad? How much will the departures of Bruce Brown and Jeff Green hurt Denver? Which of the young players have the best chance of panning out? And of course we give our predictions for the Nuggets season. 4 Episodes per week are available exclusiv...
Sep 08, 2023•53 min
They aren’t on national TV much, but we expect the Pacers to be League Pass darlings. On a more important note, how good will they be with key offseason additions Obi Toppin, Bruce Brown, and Jarace Walker? What are the chances of Bennedict Mathurin taking a leap in year two, and is he an obvious starter now over Buddy Hield? And, of course, we make our predictions for the season. 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Join Dunc’d On Prime! It...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Frank Madden of Locked on Bucks is our guest to look at the cervine squad. What will change under Adrian Griffin? What do we make of Giannis’ recent comments on his contractual situation? And what does “regression to the mean” look like for Giannis? Plus, can the old lions of the big 4 hold on another year, and what does the depth look like further down the rotation? Finally, we give our predictions and discuss how Milwaukee matches up in a new-look East. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only plac...
Aug 27, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Anthony Slater of the Athletic gets into the weeds on this Warriors season. What will the Chris Paul acquisition look like? Who will start and close? Was this team close enough last year to believe that smaller tweaks can allow them to contend? What should we expect from Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody? And, of course, we give our predictions for the season. 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to g...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 12 min
We re-assess our 2022 offseason grades for Western Conference teams in alphabetical order, starting with the Dallas Mavericks through Los Angeles Lakers. Which of our evaluations proved prophetic, and which look worse in hindsight? 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! 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...
Aug 14, 2023•58 min
We hold ourselves accountable and take a look back at 12 of the 15 East teams’ 2022 offseasons. What moves look better or worse in retrospect? Which opinions were way off and which held up? In reverse alphabetical order from Washington to Charlotte, we discover that hindsight leads to huge changes. 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with Jo...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 38 min
Part 1: Time for offseason grades in a fascinating West offseason that saw big moves from the likes of Dallas, Golden State, Houston, Memphis, the Lakers, and more. 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! 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 w...
Jul 31, 2023•59 min
We continue our review of every full roster player in Summer League, including Dereck Lively II, O-Max Prosper, Jaden Hardy, Jordan Hawkins, Dyson Daniels, Kobe Bufkin, JHS, Max Christie, Jamie Jaquez, Brandon Podziemski, and more. Plus, catching up on the latest transactions around the league. 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! 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 H...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 47 min
After looking at the top-4 picks in the draft last week, a review of Summer League for the rest of the prospects on San Antonio, Charlotte, Portland, and Houston. What did we make of players like Nick Smith, Jr., Jabari Smith, Jr., Shaedon Sharpe, Cam Whitmore, Tari Eason, and all the rest? 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! 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 Holli...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 27 min
Pascal Siakam has emerged as a third All-Star trade candidate this summer. How would he fit on rumored suitors the Hawks and Pacers, and what would a fair price be for Siakam in the last year of his contract? The NBA Cup format and groups are announced, and we analyze which teams have the easiest path to the Final 8. Plus, Paul Reed’s offer sheet is matched and some more interesting contract minutiae. Finally, a deep dive on what we learned about Victor Wembanyama at Summer League 4 Episodes per...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 4 min
The latest in free agency including Malik Beasley, Mason Plumlee, Bol Bol’s waiver, and a potential offer sheet for Matisse Thybulle. We also hit on the new NBA flopping rules, and then catch up on WATFOs, many of which look a lot different in retrospect regarding Bradley Beal, Kristaps Porzingis, Kyrie Irving, the Sacramento Kings, and more. For our complete offseason coverage, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Offseason Sale! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the on...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 3 min
The first day of 2023 free agency did not disappoint. Nate and Danny evaluate every single deal that occurred, which free agents still remain, how much space and exceptions all the teams have, and pick our winners and losers of the first hours of free agency. 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 get e...
Jul 01, 2023•1 hr 1 min
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 h...
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'...
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•1 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
