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Dunc'd On Basketball NBA Podcast

Nate Duncanwww.siriusxm.com
Nate Duncan hosts the most in-depth NBA basketball podcast, featuring detailed game breakdowns, salary cap analysis, and scouting.
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Eastern Conference Offseason Grades 2025–Part 2

Indiana Pacers :09 Miami Heat 10:17 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 AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...

Jul 31, 202516 minEp. 1159

Eastern Conference Offseason Grades 2025–Part 1

Atlanta Hawks 1:31 Boston Celtics 14:04 Brooklyn Nets 25:07 Charlotte Hornets 32:56 Chicago Bulls 40:18 Cleveland Cavaliers 47:48 Detroit Pistons 52:55 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 ...

Jul 28, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 1158

DAL, SAS, PHI, CHA, UTA Summer Leaguers; Dame's Return, Lakers Smart Move

Nate and Danny react to Damian Lillard and Marcus Smart finding new homes on the buyout market, plus the rest of the league news. Then, a look at the Summer Leaguers from the teams that drafted in the top-5, including of course Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel, and Ace Bailey DAL: 22:28 SAS: 36:25 PHI: 52:47 CHA: 1:14:09 UTA: 1:41:27 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...

Jul 21, 20252 hr 20 minEp. 1157

OKC’s Fiscal Cliff; What Should RFAs Get; Draft and MVP WATFOs

Nate and Danny dive deep into the Oklahoma City Thunder’s evolving cap situation following extensions for Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, analyzing the trade-offs and future implications. They then break down recent NBA news including Herb Jones’ extension in New Orleans, the mechanics behind Jaren Jackson Jr.’s renegotiation in Memphis. The duo also surveys the restricted free agent market for players like Jonathan Kuminga and Josh Giddey, and closes with a round of WATFOs for the coming seas...

Jul 14, 202557 minEp. 1156

Powell/Collins Trade; Contract Day of Truth

Nate and Danny break down a fascinating trade involving John Collins and Norman Powell. Why did the Clippers get so little for Powell, and what does this portend as a next move? Plus, where does this steal of Powell put the Heat? Then, we find out what’s actually on paper in a lot of these reported contracts from the moratorium, the Grizzlies make their own puzzling trade, the Bucks fill out their roster, and more. Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only...

Jul 08, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 1155

Sneak Preview! Day 1 of 2025 Free Agency

Day 1 of NBA free agency brought a whirlwind of moves and major implications for the salary cap going forward. Nate and Danny begin with an in-depth discussion of the NBA’s projected cap growth slowing from 10% to 7% and its long-term ripple effects. They then analyze the Nuggets’ blockbuster trade of Michael Porter Jr. for Cam Johnson and Bruce Brown’s return. Multiple teams made aggressive depth plays or faced key departures, while others laid the groundwork for future cap space. Every major s...

Jul 01, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 1154

The Table is Set!

Nate and Danny break down the biggest news on the eve of free agency, including LeBron James finding another bump in the road in LA, Malik Beasley’s legal troubles suddenly making the Pistons interesting players in free agency, the Rockets locking up Jabari Smith, Jr., a surprising Jazz/Hornets trade, and an even more surprising buyout of Deandre Ayton. Plus, we recap all the option and qualifying offer decisions of note and set the table for tomorrow. Setting the stage for free agency and nosta...

Jun 30, 20251 hr 35 minEp. 1153

2025 NBA Draft

Nate and Danny break down every single trade and every single pick of the First Round in a 2 hour extravaganza. They give preliminary evaluations on each player drafted and discuss their winners and losers of the night. Plus, they hit on the biggest news outside of the draft, including Kyrie Irving and Fred VanVleet reaching new contract agreements with Dallas and Houston. Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate &...

Jun 26, 20251 hr 59 minEp. 1152

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the 2025 NBA Champions; KD is Traded to the Rockets

Even with our moods a bit muted in light of the Tyrese Haliburton injury, we celebrate the championship journey of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Sam Presti and the Thunder organization for one of the great turnarounds in NBA history. Indiana is devastated by the Tyrese Haliburton injury. We look back on their unbelievable postseason and turn a somber eye to what comes next. Kevin Durant played this trade scenario right and got his desired destination with the Houston Rockets. We discuss the return fo...

Jun 23, 20251 hr 22 minEp. 1151

2025 Mock Offseason with Kevin Pelton, Dan Feldman, and Danny Leroux, Part 1

Kevin Pelton of ESPN joins Dunc’d On’s Dan Feldman, Danny Leroux, and Nate Duncan to game out the 2025 offseason. The trade market is the first focus as we discuss possible deals for Giannis, KD, Markkanen, Paul George, PJ Washington, DeMar Derozan, Julius Randle, and the Celtics’ stars. 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 ...

Jun 21, 20251 hr 22 minEp. 1150

The KD Sweepstakes + Tuesday Daily Duncs (6/17/25)

Kevin Durant trade talks are evolving into a high-stakes game of poker between Durant, the Suns, and interested teams. ⁠ Full Daily Duncs with links ⁠⁠ Pacers-Pelicans trade Kevin Durant Jalen Williams Jalen Williams Tyrese Haliburton Game 5 Indiana Pacers 3-2 Steals Offensive rebounding ⁠ 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 a...

Jun 18, 202517 minEp. 1149

2025 NBA Finals Game 5

OKC restores control of the Finals with a wire-to-wire win, but the biggest concern for Indiana is Tyrese Haliburton struggling with injury. Meanwhile, Jalen Williams took advantage of Indiana’s pressure to score 40 points, while OKC ramped up their own defense at home to force 22 turnovers with other Pacers forced to create more. We analyze how it all went down and how Indiana can adjust for Game 6. Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place to get e...

Jun 17, 202534 minEp. 1148

Desmond Bane is Traded!

The Orlando Magic unexpectedly strike, delivering a major draft pick package to the Grizzlies for Desmond Bane. Why Nate really likes this deal for the Magic. For the Grizzlies, was this package just too good to turn down? 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 ...

Jun 16, 202549 minEp. 1147

Jonathan Givony on the 2025 Draft

Jonathan Givony of ESPN is our guest to discuss some of the best and most overlooked prospects in the 2025 draft: Cooper Flagg – 7:24 Dylan Harper – 15:15 Ace Bailey – 20:53 VJ Edgecombe – 25:09 Jeremiah Fears – 33:32 Kon Knueppel – 38:01 Tre Johnson – 41:14 Khaman Maluach – 44:30 Kasparas Jakucionis – 50:16 Noa Essengue – 52:26 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 &a...

Jun 12, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 1146

LAL Offseason + Monday Daily Duncs (6/9/25)

The Lakers face a stark choice of whether to go all-in on this season with LeBron still a factor, or preserve assets for the long haul with Luka. If they do decide to go hard this year, what are their options at center, plus adding shooting and someone who can guard the ball? ⁠ Full Daily Duncs with links ⁠ Jason Kidd-Knicks New York Knicks Giannis Antetokounmpo Atlanta Hawks Darius Garland Game 2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Tyrese Haliburton Indiana Pacers Game 2, Jeremiah Fears ⁠⁠ Full Daily Duncs...

Jun 10, 202521 minEp. 1145

2025 NBA Finals Game 2; Jeremiah Fears Scouting Report

Oklahoma City evens the series behind a dominant game from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a defense that shut down Tyrese Haliburton and kept Indiana out of transition and the paint. How did OKC respond from their Game 1 loss, and how can the Pacers counter in Game 3? Finally, a Chicago point guard for Nate to talk about! He and Danny go long on a very young, polarizing prospect with some huge strengths and weaknesses. What is Fears’ upside, and where would he be on our current draft boards? (39:30...

Jun 09, 20251 hr 43 minEp. 1144

2025 NBA Finals Game 1

The Pacers do it again! Somehow, they pulled off another improbable comeback for the 4th time this postseason. Nate and Danny break down how they managed it once again. Plus, we look at which of the many odd trends from Game 1 might persist throughout the series. 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 Call...

Jun 06, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 1143

Tom Thibodeau Fired + Tuesday Daily Duncs (6/3/25)

Nate and Danny react to the firing of Tom Thibodeau, a move they had called for but didn’t expect. ⁠ Full Daily Duncs ⁠⁠ Tom Thibodeau Tom Thibodeau Tom Thibodeau James Dolan Karl-Anthony Towns Giannis Antetokounmpo-Raptors Phoenix Suns Austin Ainge NBA Finals ⁠⁠ Full Daily Duncs ⁠⁠⁠ 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 ...

Jun 04, 202526 minEp. 1142

NYK Offseason; Kon Knueppel Scouting Report

The Knicks just bowed out in the East Finals. What do they need to take the next step if they try to make some small tweaks, and how does their financial situation limit that? If they decide to try to trade for another star, what kind of package can they offer? Then, our latest draft scout looks at Kon Knueppel of Duke. How good a shooter is he, and how does he compare to some of the other shooters in the league? Will he hold up defensively despite the short wingspan and limited vertical? And is...

Jun 02, 202559 minEp. 1141

Cooper Flagg Scouting Report + MIN Offseason Outlook

Does Cooper Flagg live up to the hype as a generational type prospect? We spent over an hour breaking down his game in an effort to figure that out. Minnesota’s offseason is a fascinating one. Can they retain Naz Reid, Julius Randle, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker within their severe financial constraints? Orrrrrrrr, if Kevin Durant wanted to go there, could they make it happen? Should they? Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place to get every episod...

May 30, 20251 hr 31 minEp. 1140

VJ Edgecombe Scouting Report + Tuesday Daily Duncs (5/27/25)

Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe is viewed as one of the highest upside players in the draft. What is his current skillset, and how do Nate and Danny see it evolving at the NBA level? ⁠ ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠ ⁠ Offseason Comebacks Karl-Anthony Towns John Haliburton Thunder-Timberwolves Timberwolves-Thunder Thunder-Timberwolves All-NBA Game 3s Veteran extensions ⁠ 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...

May 27, 202544 minEp. 1139

IND/NYK and MIN/OKC Game 3s

New York became the first team to ever overcome three 20-point deficits in a single postseason with an improbable comeback against Indiana. How were they able to do it, and how much can they take with them into Game 4? Oklahoma City will not waltz to an NBA championship, as Minnesota put the hammer down to deliver a 40-point blowout. Did they find the secret to stopping Shai and the Thunder? 39:00 Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place to get ever...

May 26, 202557 minEp. 1138

MIN/OKC Game 2; Dylan Harper Scouting Report

OKC thoroughly controls Game 2 to take a commanding lead in the series. Is there anything Minnesota can do to change the momentum after another disheartening loss, or do Shai and the Thunder have a stranglehold on the series? Then, we scout Dylan Harper, the projected #2 pick out of Rutgers. Is he that level of prospect? What weaknesses could prevent him from reaching his ceiling as a prospect? And how does he compare to point guard prospects of the past? 28:19 Finally, we look back on our live ...

May 23, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 1136

GSW Offseason Outlook + Monday Daily Duncs (5/19/25)

Nate and Danny kick off their 2025 Offseason Outlook series with an in-depth look at the Golden State Warriors, discussing their current roster situation, cap implications, and potential trade and free agent targets. ⁠ Full Daily Duncs with links ⁠⁠ 7 in 7 New champions New York Knicks Upsets New York Celtics-Knicks Game 6 Boston Celtics Cavaliers-Celtics Oklahoma City Thunder Thunder-Nuggets/Timberwolves ⁠ Full Daily Duncs with links ⁠ Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseas...

May 20, 202540 minEp. 1135

DEN/OKC Game 7; MIN/OKC Outlook; A Few More Free Agents

Denver gave it everything they had, but everything that makes the Thunder the Thunder eventually overwhelmed them. Could Denver have won this series without the injuries, and how far away are they from being a prime contender again with Nikola Jokic? Minnesota and Oklahoma City prevent much different opponents for each other than each has faced thus far. How will OKC’s defensive approach on Edwards and Randle differ than the Warriors and Lakers? How can Minnesota slow down Shai? And who is the p...

May 18, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 1134

DEN/OKC Game 6; Free Agent SF and PF Rankings

Denver gives us a Game 7 by pulling away from OKC late. We discuss how they did it and look ahead to Game 7, which could be significantly impacted by Aaron Gordon’s Hamstring injury. The free agent small forward list includes LeBron James, his teammate Dorian Finney-Smith, and RFA Josh Giddey. How do we see those situations playing out? 30:41 At power forward, Julius Randle’s All-Star play in these playoffs complicates the Wolves’ decision-making. Jonathan Kuminga is a fascinating restricted fre...

May 16, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 1133

The Devastating Jayson Tatum Injury + Monday Daily Duncs (5/12/25)

It’s not hyperbole to say that Jayson Tatum’s injury could be one of the most significant in NBA history. ⁠ Full Daily Duncs with links ⁠⁠ Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo-Rockets Devin Booker-Rockets Kevin Durant-Rockets Pacers-Cavaliers Donovan Mitchell Mitchell Robinson Nuggets-Thunder Weekend ⁠ 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 ...

May 13, 202522 minEp. 1132

DEN/OKC and IND/CLE Game 4s; NYK/BOS and GSW/MIN Game 3s

OKC wrestles back into position with superior crunchtime execution and smothering defense. What are the adjustments going forward? Indiana absolutely eviscerated the Cavs in one of the most shocking dominations in NBA history. How did they do it, and where does this rank on the list of playoff destructions? 32:50 Boston got back into their series against the Knicks. Is it too facile to say the Celtics just made shots this time? 45:23 Golden State was in it at the end, but Minnesota’s length and ...

May 12, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 1131

NYK/BOS and DEN/OKC Game 2s; Ranking These Crazy Comebacks; Jared Weiss on Tyrese Haliburton

Jared Weiss of The Athletic joins to discuss how he put together his great article on Tyrese Haliburton managing his mental health struggles over the past year. These NBA playoffs have yet to disappoint, as the Knicks roared back from down 20 in the second half again to put the Celtics in an 0-2 hole. How did it happen, and can the C’s possibly turn it around? (12:33) Oklahoma City made sure no comeback was in the offing with a second utterly dominant game of this postseason to knot the series a...

May 08, 20251 hr 32 minEp. 1130

GSW/MIN Outlook + Monday Daily Duncs (5/5/25)

Both teams in this matchup face totally different series than in the previous round. How will Minnesota match up with Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler defensively? What will Golden State’s strategy be against Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle? We break down all the strategic elements and make our picks. ⁠⁠ Full Daily Duncs with links ⁠⁠ First-round series MVPs Warriors-Rockets LeBron James, Anthony Johnson Buddy Hield Warriors-Rockets Warriors-Rockets 6-7 James Harden Denver Nuggets Dunc'd On Live...

May 05, 202539 minEp. 1129
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