It’s a mailbag edition of our bi-weekly look at the Eastern Conference! We’ve got multiple questions for each team. A few examples: ATL: What does the future of the Hawks look like? BOS: Are the Celtics enjoyable to watch? Who is the biggest threat to them? 9:07 BRK: What of the Nets’ draft pick? Did they wait too long to move their guys? 21:11 CHA: Should the Hornets consider trading LaMelo? 29:36 CHI: The Bulls’ pick is top-10, then top-8 protected. Is it better to get the obligation out of th...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 51 min
Nate and Danny each pick five trends that will or won’t continue on some interesting topics, including Nikola Jokic, LeBron James, the Cavs’ offense, the Bucks defense, teams that are top-10 in offense and defense, Cam Thomas, and the Wizards’ start. Plus, we take listener questions on the topics du jour. 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...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 2 min
The first awards show of the year is always a fascinating one as new faces emerge into the national conversation. We give our picks for MVP, All-NBA, DPoY, CoY, Rookie of the Year, Sophomore of the Year, and 6th Man of the year. 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 twi...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 44 min
Cleveland surely was going to take care of business against Atlanta after losing Wednesday, right? The Knicks survived a close call in Charlotte to set up a game for the group against Orlando. 24:04 There was no way Chicago was actually going to win the group, right? 31:27 Oklahoma City could take a big step to winning West Group B with a win in LA. 47:27 Plus, some fun run-up-the-score scenarios. Sign up for our free newsletter! Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode wit...
Nov 30, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Our bi-weekly look at the West! LAL and DEN: The Nuggets continued their dominance over the Lakers, and LA has a transition defense problem. DAL: The Mavs don’t have great defensive personnel up and down, but the numbers show how they contain the ball to get a top-10 defense. 21:01 HOU: Alperen Sengun is an indicator of how well Houston’s defensive system is working. 28:23 GSW: Where the Warriors will miss De’Anthony Melton the most, plus Draymond at C or PF? 36:22 SAS: The Spurs are over .500! ...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 54 min
The Mavericks delivered the Group of Death to Golden State, but kept their own Wild Card hopes alive by beating Denver without Luka Doncic. Milwaukee turned the NBA Cup tables on Indiana and controls their destiny in East Group B. 30:38 The Bulls dealt Atlanta their first loss in East Group C, and got their first ever Cup win, plus all the rest of the results and the fascinating scenarios emerging. 58:59 Unfortunately, we also need to talk about injury news with Joel Embiid and Zion Williamson. ...
Nov 23, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Part 2 of our bi-weekly look at the East: Toronto Raptors - 0:22 Boston Celtics - 8:10 Cleveland Cavaliers - 14:27 Indiana Pacers - 25:46 Orlando Magic - 32:26 Chicago Bulls - 38:43 Charlotte Hornets - 44:11 Atlanta Hawks - 49:49 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 tw...
Nov 19, 2024•58 min
Part 1 of our bi-weekly look at the East starts with a few of the teams du jour: Miami gets right at the expense of reeling Philadelphia. Are there any reasons for optimism in Philly right now with Joel Embiid? The Pistons finally get a blowout win at the expense of the Wizards, whose young players are struggling at the moment. 27:38 Is this Cam Thomas’ breakout with the Nets? 46:53 New York is struggling defensively because they aren’t getting enough from KAT and Bridges, but maybe the offense ...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Victor Wembanyama's 50-point game - 1:06 News - 14:28 Inspired by the Cavaliers, longshot NBA champions - 37:40 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 with all the major topics around th...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Our bi-weekly look at the 15 teams in the West. DEN–Nikola Jokic is proving why he’s still the best in the world. HOU and OKC–The Thunder blew out the Rockets in a clash of styles, but the Thunder now face months without Chet Holmgren. 8:41 GSW–36 year-old Stephen Curry has passed some big tests against great perimeter defenses. 27:20 SAS vs UTA–The Jazz get their second win in Devin Vassell’s return. 34:09. PHX vs DAL–The Suns burnished their clutch credentials against Dallas’ highly-ranked def...
Nov 11, 2024•2 hr 3 min
Nate and Danny break down which of the surprise teams this season are good bets to continue their overperformance, examining Cleveland, Golden State (7:19), Houston (15:28), Phoenix (23:11) and Oklahoma City (33:00). Then we catch up on the latest news around the league (42:04), with Philly continuing to be snakebit by injury. 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 ...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Our first look at the 15 teams in the East! Hawks: Early thoughts on Zaccharie Risacher Bulls: They have a different identity than in years past, but couldn’t get by the Nets. 7:56 Nets: It looks like they improbably have a pretty deep team. Pistons: Detroit’s defense is much improved after shutting down the hot Nets. 30:12 Celtics: Ho-hum, another 128 offensive rating for the C’s while they ease into the season. Oh, and would they beat OKC? 37:00 Hornets: LaMelo is better than ever, but needs t...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 55 min
The Rockets get a surprising win in Dallas. Why the Rockets have a high night-to-night floor this year, and is there any reason to be concerned about Dallas’ offense? Victor vs Chet wasn’t close in the end, as OKC’s dominant team defense was the story. 25:30 We go through our opinions on the team option decisions like Jalen Hood-Schifino and Jake LaRavia. 52:38 Paolo Banchero is out for at least a month, so what will the Magic do to compensate? Plus the rest of the injury news around the league....
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 20 min
The Athletic’s Anthony Slater joins for a postgame look at Warriors/Pelicans, and then we zoom out with our key takeaways from the Warriors’ 4-1 start. 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 D...
Oct 31, 2024•32 min
Nate and Danny continue their frantic surveying of the league in the first week of the season through some of the key games of teams we haven’t had a chance to watch much of yet. Scoot Henderson and Jordan Hawkins were big stories in New Orleans vs Portland, plus why we fear New Orleans’ defense won’t be as good this year. The Grizzlies are a big storyline early with rotations that highlight their depth, we break down their loss to Houston and win over Orlando in the return of Jaren Jackson, Jr....
Oct 27, 2024•1 hr 10 min
In one of the most anticipated Week 1 matchups, OKC’s business-like win revealed their depth and burnished some of our worst fears about Denver. Anthony Edwards and the Wolves gutted out a late win against a Sacramento team that was supposed to have the advantage late-game. 23:51. Victor and the Spurs controlled the paint on defense, but that’s all that went right in a blowout loss to the Mavs in Klay’s debut. 39:43. Plus, our thoughts on the Klawsuit by Kawhi Leonard’s strength guy against the ...
Oct 25, 2024•56 min
Locked on Rockets host Jackson Gatlin dives into perhaps the most fascinating team of 2024-25. How good was this Rockets team last year? Were they “better without Sengun?” Will the opponent 3-point shooting fall back to Earth? What can the Rockets expect from Reed Sheppard this season? With Sengun and Jalen Green extended, can they take steps forward to All-Star level? Why Jabari Smith, Jr. is one of the most underrated players in the league. How does Amen Thompson fit into the mix as a player t...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Nate and Danny give their team and individual award predictions for the 2024-25 Season. West season win predictions West playoffs predictions (19:45) East season win predictions (23:29) East playoffs predictions, NBA Champion and championship contenders (28:42) MVP (39:30) Coach of the Year (44:18) First coach fired (46:30) Defensive Player of the Year (49:28) Breakout defensive players (52:09) Sixth Man of the Year (53:38) Rookie of the Year (56:50) Sophomores of the Year (59:41) Biggest surpri...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 30 min
Tim Cato of All City is our guest to discuss the Mavericks’ attempt to return to the NBA Finals. What drove their Finals run last year, and is it a formula for regular season success this year? What kind of shape is Luka in? How will the Mavs use Klay Thompson? And will he start/close games by the end of the year? Who will emerge as this team’s defensive stopper on the perimeter? Can Kyrie Irving keep it going as a 33 year-old? Is this the deepest team Luka has ever played on? What are the Mavs’...
Oct 21, 2024•55 min
Derek Bodner of PHLY is our guest to discuss one of the most anticipated seasons in Sixers history. Can Joel Embiid be the same player after knee surgery? Is there even more in the tank from Tyrese Maxey this year? What exactly are the Sixers getting with Paul George at this stage of his career? How will Nick Nurse build out the rotation behind the big 3? Can any of their less-heralded players emerge? What should the Sixers be looking for in a trade at midseason? What are the major strengths and...
Oct 14, 2024•2 hr 1 min
Bucks beatman Eric Nehm of the Athletic is our guest to break down Milwaukee’s quest to return to the league’s elite. What we can take away from last year, as injured as it was? How much do the 4 core players (Giannis, Dame, Lopez, and Middleton) have left to carry a limited roster? Why Gary Trent, Jr. is such an important piece Is Damian Lillard on the downside or can he bounce back with a better offseason? Whether the Bucks depth is improved over last year and if it can provide enough support ...
Oct 10, 2024•2 hr 17 min
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, mor...
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 Subscrib...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 16 min
