The man who knows the Nuggets better than anyone else, Adam Mares of DNVR, is our guest to break down Denver’s hopes for bouncing back in 2024-25. What went wrong in the Minnesota series? Was it personnel, or the failure of that personnel to play to their potential? How Jamal Murray has looked in camp after a rough 6 months The pressure on Michael Malone and Calvin Booth this season Who needs to step up in the absence of KCP? The starting shooting guard competition Russell Westbrook’s impact on ...
Oct 07, 2024•2 hr 5 min
The Athletic’s Jovan Buha guests to discuss the dawn of the JJ Redick era in LA. How much of an upgrade will Redick be on Darvin Ham? What are the prospects for the return of Jarrett Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent? Will the lack of depth sink this squad? Under what circumstances will the Lakers make a trade to bolster their playoff chase, and what are the holes they need to fill? Should Austin Reaves be untouchable in trade talks? How do the Lakers get to be a top-5 offense? Can LeBron and AD keep ...
Oct 03, 2024•2 hr 2 min
A late-night pod on the blockbuster Wolves/Knicks deal involving Karl-Anthony Towns, Julius Randle, and Donte DiVincenzo. We go through the salary cap math as it stands now, how good this Knicks team is, and whether we’d have done the deal as New York. We disagree on the impact of this deal for Minnesota, in which Nate likes it a lot more for the Wolves than Danny. Caitlin Cooper of Basketball She Wrote joins to look ahead to a highly-anticipated season in Indiana. What part of last year’s seaso...
Sep 29, 2024•1 hr 58 min
Danny is back to evaluate the Eastern Conference season over/unders, in which we have a stunning SIX disagreements. ATL BOS 7:00 BRK 12:20 CHA 21:00 CHI 27:00 CLE 35:38 DET 39:41 IND 49:17 MIA 59:13 MIL 1:03:40 NYK 1:12:04 ORL 1:17:21 PHI 1:22:29 TOR 1:30:13 WAS 1:37:18 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 impo...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 44 min
Dan Feldman and Danny Leroux are the teams and Nate Duncan the player agent to negotiate deals for the rookie scale players eligible for extensions. Jalen Green 4:29 Jalen Suggs 16:04 Josh Giddey 24:20 Jonathan Kuminga 32:00 Davion Mitchell 40:20 Ziaire Williams 42:32 Moses Moody 45:22 Corey Kispert 50:00 Alperen Sengun 53:49 Trey Murphy III 1:01:46 Jalen Johnson 1:06:31 Isaiah Jackson 1:09:04 Quentin Grimes 1:11:40 Cam Thomas 1:13:18 Day’Ron Sharpe 1:15:09 Santi Aldama 1:17:34 Caleb Houstan 1:2...
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 36 min
Blake Murphy of Sportsnet is our portal into a new kind of Raptors season having fully moved on from the old guard. What Blake thinks of this tack in the Raptors’ rebuild Can we take anything away from the limited minutes the new big 3 of Barnes, Barrett, and Quickley played with the Raps a season ago? 4:00. What to make of Darko Rajakovic after a chaotic season. 12:49. Jakob Poeltl’s ability to anchor the defense, and how the rest of the talent projects on that end. 17:26. Scottie Barnes’ evolu...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 9 min
One of the best beat writers in the business, Anthony Slater of the Athletic, is our guest to look at the upcoming Warriors season The pros and cons of the Steph Curry extension. What they were last season and if they’ll miss Klay. 6:23 Jonathan Kuminga’s potential to evolve into the needed second scorer. 14:00 The massive burden on Steph and Draymond. 17:00 The prospects for Bradin Podziemski in year two to evolve his game into a key offensive piece. 22:00 The new signings replacing Klay and th...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Kings-watcher extraordinaire James Ham is our guest to kick off our offseason outlook series. Sacramento is a fascinating team this year, and we hit on all the big questions: What to make of last year’s “step back” and what needs to change this year to rejoin the playoffs? The impact of the DeMar DeRozan signing and his fit with the existing players. 11:20 How the guard rotation will shake out with Ellis, Huerter, and Monk. 18:00 Who are the main improvement and regression candidates. 27:00 The ...
Sep 02, 2024•59 min
It’s time to hold ourselves accountable by looking back at what we originally thought each team’s 2023 offseason and decide how well that take and the teams’ offseasons themselves have aged. We start in reverse alphabetical order in the East: WAS TOR-13:36 PHI-22:20 ORL-28:22 NYK-36:25 MIL-43:40 MIA-58:41 IND-1:10:06 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 Y...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 16 min
It’s time to hold ourselves accountable by looking back at what we originally thought each team’s 2023 offseason and decide how well that take and the teams’ offseasons themselves have aged. Plus, we break our rules and go back to re-grade a key 2022 offseason move whose outcome has fluctuated wildly. DAL DEN-17:00 GSW-28:00 HOU-35:05 LAC-41:53 LAL-51:47 MEM-1:01:05 MIN-1:09:28 Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinge...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 24 min
An ode of appreciation to LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry as they carry the Americans to another gold medal in Paris over a game French squad. We break down what they’ve meant to American basketball, plus a deep dive on the gold medal game itself. We also discuss our theories for why Americans (relatively) struggle in FIBA basketball, and pick our All-Olympics teams. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Holli...
Aug 13, 2024•51 min
We give our observations and predictions for the knockout round of the Olympic basketball tournament, then get into offseason grades for the rest of the East: MIL and CLE after signing Trent and Allen 23:00 ATL-30:00 CHA-39:00 CHI-44:51 DET-53:00 MIA-1:04:15 PHI-1:15:40 TOR-1:20:00 WAS-1:27:30 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 hilari...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 41 min
TNT sues the NBA to enforce its matching rights, what are the early indications on how it could play out? Andrew Nembhard’s extension negotiations were some of the more fascinating in recent memory. (8:00) Tyus Jones joins Phoenix, is this a game-changer for the Suns? (16:00) Plus the rest of the transactions around the league. Then, our wrap-up of every roster player in Summer League continues! CHI: Matas Buzelis, Julian Phillips (36:30) OKC: Dillon Jones, Ajay Mitchell, Ousmane Dieng (45:20) S...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 50 min
Our wrap-up of every roster player in Summer League begins! ATL–Zaccharie Risacher and Co. WAS–Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, Kyshawn George (13:40) HOU-Reed Sheppard, Cam Whitmore, AJ Griffin (33:30) Then, the news including our reaction to the Evan Mobley extension (54:00), TNT’s intent to match the Amazon TV deal (1:04:18), and Gary Trent Jr. signing with the Bucks (1:16:10) among other things. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod wi...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 28 min
The first part of our look at the Western Conference offseasons, with NO business school grade inflation! A “C” is average folks. Oklahoma City Thunder Denver Nuggets L.A. Clippers Dallas Mavericks Phoenix Suns Los Angeles Lakers Golden State Warriors 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 ...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Paul George reveals the course of negotiations with the Clippers. At 16:00, we catch-up on a few other signings from the last couple days. Then, we reevaluate some interesting predictions about Dejounte Murray, Pascal Siakam, the 2024 playoffs, and more. 27:00 and make some new predictions about: Whether Lauri Markkanen will be traded-41:00 Whether Brandon Ingram will be traded-46:00 How effective the Nuggets’ new starting 5 will be 48:00 Trae Young’s chances of staying in Atlanta 50:00 Four or ...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Donovan Mitchell extends in Cleveland. 8:12–Financial implications of LeBron re-signing on a 1+1 for the max, Bronny’s contract relative to other late selections. 19:20–The Orlando Magic have used their financial flexibility to assemble a crazy deep team. 29:00–Golden State’s signing of Kyle Anderson and pursuit of Buddy Hield 38:00–Phoenix, Milwaukee and Boston make value signings for the minimum. 45:00–The remaining free agents Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode wit...
Jul 04, 2024•52 min
Paul George spurns the Clippers, or was it the other way around? What does this mean now for the Clippers, plus we put a rather ugly bow on this 213 era of Clippers basketball. The Nuggets also take an apparent step back in their championship contention with the departure of KCP. Is there any justification other than just “the money?” What does Orlando look like with KCP and what should they be focused on if they don’t get PG? Klay Thompson’s exit from Golden State is all but confirmed–will he j...
Jul 01, 2024•58 min
Nate and Danny break down all of the major trades, picks and signings involving the teams through the 9th pick in the draft. Part 2 is available exclusively on Dunc'd On Prime. Hawks take Risacher 5:26–Wizards picks and trade with Blazers 26:00–Knicks night, re-signing OG and draft moves 35:00–Portland gets Donovan Clingan 39:00–Houston takes Reed Sheppard 43:00–San Antonio takes Stephon Castle. 49:00–Ron Holland to Detroit 52:00–Tidjane Salane to Charlotte 57:00–Minnesota gets Rob Dillingham 10...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 23 min
Jonathan Givony of ESPN is our guest to discuss some of the big themes around the 2024 draft and debate the top picks. On the docket: How will the new 2-day format affect the second round? 12:45: Why he has Zaccharie Risacher #1 on his board 17:00 Alex Sarr’s potential as a do-everything center 19:30 Why Nate has Reed Sheppard #1 on HIS board, and what Jonathan thinks of that. 23:00 The comparisons for Stephon Castle 27:00 A debate on Donovan Clingan, who Jonathan is higher on than Nate 34:00 A ...
Jun 25, 2024•54 min
The Washington Wizards have the #2 pick as their key decision this offseason, but also have potential trade pieces to abet their rebuild. 25:10–Houston got lottery luck moving up to #3. Who are the best fits there? How do their recent draft successes factor into the possibility of trading for a star and their long-term plan? Should they be thinking of using cap space in 2025? 48:00–Ron Holland of G-League Ignite is another player who is all over everyone’s boards, from as high as #1 into the low...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 18 min
The 2024 Mock Offseason is here. Kevin Pelton of ESPN, Danny Leroux, and Dan Feldman control the 30 teams, and Nate Duncan is the player agent as they game out the offseason. In Part 1, each GM lays out the goals for their team. Then, Donovan Mitchell weighs whether to extend with Cleveland or evaluate potential trade suitors, Paul George decides whether to remain in LA or explore other cap space destinations, OG Anunoby weighs his offers, and LeBron James hammers out a deal. Use the code mockof...
Jun 21, 2024•53 min
One of the best organizations in the NBA is finally rewarded with an elusive championship. What path did they take to get to this point, and how did the players, coaches, and organization evolve along the journey? Plus, where does this Boston team rank historically after dominant regular and postseasons? What do we make of the Mavericks season after a great run ended with a loss in the Finals? French big man Alex Sarr’s itinerant path from Spain to Overtime Elite to Australia has him in contenti...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 58 min
Dallas salvages some pride with a massive blowout victory. Will this mean a sea change in this series going forward? What adjustments can Boston bring? 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 Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs w...
Jun 15, 2024•25 min
Despite the absence of Kristaps Porzingis, the Celtics largely controlled Game 3 as they played their game and the Mavericks couldn’t play theirs. We also remember the amazing basketball life of Jerry West. 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 o...
Jun 13, 2024•55 min
The Dallas Mavericks are in an 0-2 hole, and despite their best efforts the Celtics still present the same major issues to them as in Game 1. How did the Celtics seize control of the series, and what counters remain to them? Plus, we turn into ESPN for a few minutes at the end. 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, m...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Boston serves notices that their system and personnel will be a totally different kind of nut for Dallas to crack, as most of their inherent advantages told in Game 1. How can Dallas adjust to stay in the series in Game 2? 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. O...
Jun 07, 2024•46 min
The Wolves just had a dream season, but now must pay to keep this group together, and somehow get better. What will it cost ownership money-wise, and what are the restrictions if they do not avoid the dreaded Second Apron? Could they actually trade Karl-Anthony Towns, and would it make sense to do so as anything other than a money-saving move? The Kings have Mike Brown back in the fold after some very public negotiations, but they are limited in how much they can pay Malik Monk. What are their o...
Jun 03, 2024•57 min
Luka Doncic gives new meaning to the term “coming out aggressive” and sends the Wolves into the Minnesota night. We revisit how he and the Mavs were able to rebuild their team and make their 3rd NBA Finals appearance. We then start our draft scouting with wing prospect Zaccharie Risacher of France, who is in contention to be the number one overall pick. 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! Dun...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and Daniel Gafford bring Dallas home as Minnesota’s late-game offense again short-circuits, and the Mavs are now a game away from the NBA Finals. The same is true for Boston although it took more late-game heroics themselves against a game Indiana team. 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,...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 14 min
