Jared Dubin of Last Night in Basketball is the perfect guest to discuss the biggest trends we’ve seen in the NBA this year. What are the biggest changes on both ends of the floor that have affected what wins and loses basketball games a quarter into this century? You can get more of Jared’s work by subscribing to Last Night in Basketball Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hol...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 1098
Nate had to call up Ben Taylor to discuss his latest viral YouTube video on why he believes old-school NBA commentators aren’t appreciating the modern game–and his disagreements with them. Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more. Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to ge...
Feb 17, 2025•33 min•Ep. 1097
Jake Rogal is the director of “Court of Gold”, a documentary premiering on Netflix on February 18 that offers unprecedented access to the 2024 Olympic Basketball Tournament. Nate indulged his curiosity by asking Jake about the process for sifting through the hundreds of hours of film, how they were able to capture authentic moments from the megastars in the series, some of his favorite characters that he got to know, how they would have handled it had USA lost, and of course that interview with ...
Feb 13, 2025•27 min•Ep. 1096
The Lakers decide to undo their trade for Mark Williams. Why might this have happened, and where does it leave LA? We also take a look at key players who actually DID make it to their new destinations, including Anthony Davis (18:18), Jimmy Butler (25:25), De’Aaron Fox (35:09), and Zach LaVine (43:48). Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! Subscribe...
Feb 09, 2025•59 min•Ep. 1095
We begin our deep dive on the deadline Cleveland finally gets their man on the wing with De’Andre Hunter. Meanwhile, Atlanta oddly gives up picks to exchange Bogdan Bogdanovic for Terance Mann. 14:59 Nate thinks Memphis’ Marcus Smart salary dump is a fraidy cat move. 34:56 The Wizards position themselves to maybe get something coming and going for Marcus Smart 49:33 Philly has to give up another second in the Caleb Martin deal 55:13 We take some listener questions 56:57 In part 2 exclusively on ...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 1094
Trade analysis for Lakers and Hornets Scouting report on Mark Williams 20:30 Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more. Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an A...
Feb 06, 2025•33 min•Ep. 1093
San Antonio makes the biggest star trade in their history, with Texas native De’Aaron Fox headed to the Alamo City. What do we think of the Spurs’ decision to prioritize giving up future draft capital rather than players on their roster to acquire Fox? Did the Bulls do as well as recent teams who managed to acquire their own traded picks back in moving Zach LaVine? 21:26 Given their situation, what do we make of the Kings acquiring Zach LaVine in addition to other draft capital? 28:00 Other big ...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 1092
The Grizzlies and Rockets is one of the many must-see matchups in the West among young teams these days, and this was another fascinating entry in their budding rivalry. Orlando’s shooting has reached comical levels, while Portland is coalescing having won 6 of 7. 32:08 Golden State summoned the old magic to outlast the Thunder and Shai’s 52 on Wednesday night. 46:58 We discuss the big All-Star snubs–and unlike many we actually say who shouldn’t have made it as well. 1:04:10 This Just In looks a...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 1091
Kevin Pelton is kind enough to rejoin us for a Mock Trade Deadline supplement trying to move De’Aaron Fox. Kevin plays the Kings while Rich Paul and the Spurs try to navigate Fox to his preferred destination. Will he get there, or can another team provide a better offer to the Kings? Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! Subscribe on YouTube to get ...
Jan 29, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1090
The 3-hour extravaganza is back for a 10th season, featuring Kevin Pelton of ESPN, Danny Leroux, Dan Feldman, and Nate Duncan. The four cap nerds split up the league’s teams and look to find homes for the biggest trade candidates around the league. In part 1 of the 2025 Mock Trade deadline, big names are potentially on the move including Jimmy Butler, Brandon Ingram, and Zach LaVine Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place to get every episode with ...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 1089
PHX–If a Butler trade isn’t happening, who can they pursue with their 3 firsts? LAL—What would be worth putting their future firsts on the table for, and how can they upgrade at backup C? 18:30 LAC–The Clippers unexpected success could make them buyers at the deadline, but what can they trade? 30:59 SAC–Are they in the Cam Johnson sweepstakes? How do they improve the frontcourt? 41:20 GSW–In Vuc we trust? 51:08 OKC–They can go get basically anyone available, so who should be on the shopping list...
Jan 27, 2025•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 1088
What should it take for New Orleans to move Brandon Ingram? Full Daily Duncs with links Luxury tax Dumping grounds All-Star starters Generation LaMelo Ball Nikola Jokic Trade rumors Jazz-Suns New Orleans Pelicans Charles Barkley Full Daily Duncs with links Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real...
Jan 25, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1087
Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and the Stein Line answers Nate’s questions on the 2025 deadline. How will the Jimmy Butler situation and Phoenix’s recent trade to free up more picks change the market? Will the Nets get what they’re looking for in a Cam Johnson trade? What is on the table for the Chicago Bulls with their competing goals? Who are some dark horse players who could become available? What are the Blazers thinking with their goals for the rest of the season? The Thunder have unlimite...
Jan 24, 2025•52 min•Ep. 1086
Part one of our bi-weekly look at the West, with one Eastern Conference crasher. LAL @ LAC: The Lakers couldn’t get to the rim against Ivica Zubac, and Kawhi is looking pretty good… WAS @ GSW: The Wizards crash the West party. Alex Sarr has taken strides from early in the season, while the Warriors somehow have no power forwards left. 17:01 OKC @ DAL: The Mavericks transition defense put the clamps on OKC as both teams were missing their MVP candidates. 34:12 UTA @ NOP: Zion vs Drew Eubanks (ser...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 1085
Oklahoma City gets their revenge with a thorough domination over the Cavs as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pens his latest masterpiece. The Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings played a fantastic late night game as DeMar DeRozan carried the Kings down the stretch. 22:00 This just in: Jimmy Butler will return, Kawhi had his first good game of the season, and Luka aims to return before the break. 53:47 Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place to get every e...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 1084
The Bulls are trying to make trades at the deadline, but are they trying to trade the right guys? Is Detroit ready to hit the gas pedal after a 7-1 start to 2025? Full Daily Duncs with links Giannis Antetokounmpo Doug Christie Jimmy Butler Anthony Edwards Paul George Pacers-Cavaliers Isaiah Collier Nikola Jokic-Russell Westbrook Jontay Porter Dunc'd On Live Full Daily Duncs with links Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place to get every episode wit...
Jan 15, 2025•40 min•Ep. 1083
Our bi-weekly look at the Eastern conference! NYK vs MIL: Jalen Brunson came out firing and Karl-Anthony Towns again caused huge problems for Milwaukee TOR vs DET: Scottie Barnes got shut down by…Tobias Harris? And THJ and Malik Beasley have changed Detroit’s offense. 14:01 IND: The Pacers are back behind Andrew Nembhard. 28:19 CHA: Taking stock of Brandon Miller in his 2nd season. 40:34 ORL: Paolo is back. 48:44 PHI: The Sixers have been injured, but they’ve struggled even with Embiid. 59:25 WA...
Jan 13, 2025•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 1082
The game of the year featuring two teams on a 70-win pace delivered. We break down how the Cavaliers leveraged the improvements of their players and Kenny Atkinson’s coaching to pick apart the OKC defense and made just enough adjustments on D themselves. Plus, how we feel about Cleveland as championship contenders after this one. The Bucks easily took care of San Antonio in a matchup that played to their strengths and masked their weaknesses. 42:05 Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code...
Jan 09, 2025•55 min•Ep. 1081
OKC vs BOS: The Thunder looked great in this matchup of defense vs offense. Full Daily Duncs with links Jimmy Butler trade Jimmy Butler-Suns Jimmy Butler-Heat Jimmy Butler Jimmy Butler-Warriors Nikola Vucevic-Warriors Phoenix Suns Dunc'd On Live Jonathan Kuminga Dunc'd On Live Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd ...
Jan 07, 2025•25 min•Ep. 1080
Can Nikola Jokic hold off Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for our MVP pick? Plus, a fascinating name enters the bottom of the ballot. There also continues to be some new blood compared to past years in our All-NBA discussion (25:48), and Defensive Player of the Year has some awesome bigs in the discussion but a few traditional names that haven’t been competitive. 46:21 Coach of the year is impossible to choose with all the great jobs that are being done this year. 55:11 Sixth Man of the Year features a ...
Jan 05, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 1079
We discuss the ramifications of the Heat suspending Jimmy Butler, and discuss possible trade packages for him. Then, a look at some of the Western Conference. DEN & SAS: Victor against every star big is now a must-watch. 27:17 OKC: The Thunder dominated the Knicks in the 4th quarter to continue their winning streak. 45:15 LAC: Norman Powell is having a ridiculous shooting season because he does a few things very well. 52:08 HOU: Jabari Smith Jr. has a broken hand, and what do we make of Jale...
Jan 04, 2025•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 1078
In an annual tradition, Nate and Danny look back at the biggest stories of 2024 and pick the three most consequential. Plus, we look back on what we thought would be the biggest stories at the start of the year and see how well we predicted them. Then, Nate is more on board with the Kings firing Mike Brown than the consensus, while Danny thinks it was a ridiculous move. 1:07:45 Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate ...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 1077
We wrap up all five games of an awesome Christmas slate. Steph vs LeBron remains must-see TV. Victor Wembanyama has one of the best Christmas debuts ever, even while only scratching the surface. 31:41 Minnesota gets a nice win in Dallas, and we assess the impact of Luka Doncic’s calf injury. 51:20 Did Philly’s win in Boston provide proof of concept for what this group can be? 1:05:41 And the Suns out-executed the Nuggets despite the absence of Devin Booker. 1:19:49 Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% o...
Dec 26, 2024•51 min•Ep. 1076
Our bi-weekly look at the Eastern Conference! NYK: Karl-Anthony Towns went crazy against Minnesota in a surgical performance. CHI and BOS: The Bulls won in Boston as Zach LaVine was the best player on the floor. 11:24 IND: The Pacers have won 4 straight after getting some reinforcements. 24:39 MIL and CLE: The Cavaliers machine rolls on. 33:38 CHA and WAS: Having professional players matters in this matchup 46:24 DET: Tobias Harris is himself, only less so. 59:29 ATL: Dyson Daniels has been a wr...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 1075
We finish up our mailbag look at the Western Conference with these and more great questions: MIN: Is the Wolves’ D back? MEM: What is Memphis’ new offense , and how does it work in the playoffs? 12:56 LAL: Do the Lakers add or tear it down? 24:58 LAC: Kawhi’s trade value, Harden vs Kobe 36:50 HOU: Should they be trying to upgrade this year? 49:48 GSW: For whom should they be willing to move Kuminga? Danny floats an intriguing name. 1:02:37 DEN: Breaking down the reports of their interest in Zach...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 1074
The annual tradition continues, a Dunc’d On and Hollinger & Duncan crossover to rank the top-10 prospects in the NBA 23 and under. Is Victor Wembanyama an obvious number 1? How can we sort through the injuries this year to find the rest of the top-10 among Paolo Banchero, Scottie Barnes, Franz Wagner, Jalen Williams, Anthony Edwards, Chet Holmgren, Evan Mobley, Cade Cunningham, LaMelo Ball, and more? Is anybody in the 2024 draft even in the top-15? Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the ...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 1073
Our bi-weekly look at the West begins in mailbag form, starting at the bottom of the alphabet (and the standings!) UTA: Which of their vets have trade value? Are any of their young guys good? Plus, a young Jazzman having an unprecedented turnover season. SAS: How would we adjust the Spurs’ trajectory if we were in charge? Plus a lot of questions on Castle and Sochan. 11:17 SAC: Do we like their chances to get into the playoff picture at 13-13? 26:28 POR: How does the C logjam sort out? Are we re...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 1072
We finish our mailbag look at the Eastern Conference, then hit on the latest news and rumors around the league and look ahead to the NBA Cup Semifinals on Saturday. ORL: Do the Magic need another scorer? PHI: There’s a lot of talk of the Sixers tanking. Plus how can Joel and PG play off one another more? 11:26 TOR: With Scottie Barnes out, what is the Raptors’ path forward this season? 27:42 WAS: Why has Alex Sarr struggled so badly? 39:30 News: 50:49 NBA Cup Semifinals Outlook: 1:03:53 Join Dun...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 1071
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•Ep. 1070
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 for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! Subscr...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 1069
