Nate and Danny review their season predictions and Nate ranks their performance somewhere below the Romans’ at Cannae. They go through every team, their picks, and where they went right or wrong. But first, a look at the latest news including the Lakers’ misfortune, the latest from Milwaukee, and the possibility the Bulls could actually make a move in their front office. Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & D...
Apr 06, 2026•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 1250
It’s time to put on our infallible swami hats and give our fearless predictions for what the league landscape will look like in 2028. We pick who the best players will be, All-NBA teams, the conference finalists, NBA champion, and the two worst teams in the league. Watch Steve Kerr's explanation of how ball-handlers use their off-arms . 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 Ho...
Apr 03, 2026•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 1249
Nate and Danny check in on the progression of every young player of note in the West DAL: Cooper Flagg, AJ Johnson, Ryan Nembhard, Dereck Lively II, Moussa Cisse, Max Christie 1:21 DEN: Christian Braun, Julian Strawther, Spencer Jones, Peyton Watson, Jalen Pickett, DaRon Holmes 8:23 GSW: Will Richard, Gui Santos, Brandin Podziemski, Quinten Post, Moses Moody 17:03 HOU: Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith, Reed Sheppard, Alperen Sengun, Tari Eason 27:59 LAC: Bennedict Mathurin, Kobe Sanders, Cam Christie...
Mar 30, 2026•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 1248
The last in our position-ranking series, point guards are down beyond the elite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. As style of play has changed, teams are increasingly relying on bigger players to create offense. Where does that leave small point guards? Many big names — including Stephen Curry, Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton, Darius Garland, Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard, Ja Morant, Trae Young and Fred VanVleet — face far more uncertainty than a year ago. But, as always, there are rising young players l...
Mar 26, 2026•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 1247
Nate and Danny have the first part of their bi-weekly look at the Eastern Conference. BOS: They’re eerily similar to last year — 1:12 CHA: The Hornets will need to upgrade on Miles Bridges at power forward to contend — 11:03 NYK: It’s your yearly “Mikal Bridges is struggling” panic meter! — 20:46 CLE: How should Kenny Atkinson run their playoff rotation? — 28:04 TOR: What is their future at shooting guard? — 42:00 PHI: What VJ Edgecombe showed and didn’t show in two big performances at point gua...
Mar 23, 2026•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 1246
Luka Doncic and the Lakers continue their impressive run despite a horrible schedule as he drops his first 60-pointer as a Laker. How did he go off, what didn’t Miami do to counter, and how good can the Lakers be in the playoffs? The Suns once again impress in a loss, but Victor Wembanyama took over late for San Antonio. 28:53 The Charlotte Hornets are one of the best stories in the NBA, easily handling the overmatched Magic. 1:05:33 How will Cade Cunningham’s collapsed lung affect the Pistons’ ...
Mar 20, 2026•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 1245
John Hollinger joins Nate Duncan and Danny Leroux in a special crossover episode to discuss the top-10 players in the NBA. Is Jokic or Shai at the top of the league? Where does the ascendant Victor Wembanyama fit in? Then, we have to reconcile injuries vs performance in the rest of the top-10, and we also discuss our most controversial omissions and risers and fallers over the last year. Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place to get every episode ...
Mar 18, 2026•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 1244
Is it blasphemy to say Victor Wembanyama could challenge Nikola Jokic at the top? Full Daily Duncs with links Lakers-Nuggets Expansion Inevitable? Realignment Expansion fees Seattle, Las Vegas Parity Expansion drought 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 V...
Mar 17, 2026•19 min•Ep. 1243
Our bi-weekly look at the 15 teams in the Western Conference: DEN and LAL: A fascinating end-game as Denver is hoisted by their own fouling petard GSW: The totally injured Warriors limp towards the 10 seed — 25:20 MIN: They’ve really struggled in the possession game — 32:27 OKC: Why was Shai able to score 20 so many times when others failed? — 39:01 SAC: Dylan Cardwell has intrigued as a rim protector — 46:21 PHX: Jalen Green is being asked to do too much again — 57:21 SAS: How do the Spurs have...
Mar 16, 2026•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 1242
Nate and Danny discuss why their definition of a small forward might differ from some others’, and then rank all the heavy hitters at the position. Where do big stars like LeBron, KD, Luka, Cade, Tatum, and Brown rank? How about up-and-comers like Brandon Miller and Deni Avdija? What do we make of lower-level scorers like Brandon Ingram compared to three-and-D stalwarts like OG Anunoby? Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place to get every episode w...
Mar 12, 2026•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 1241
Should we be concerned with Detroit’s recent struggles? Full Daily Duncs with links Kawhi Leonard ‘smoking gun’ Steve Ballmer Other investigation Magic City Terry Rozier trade settlement Jonathan Isaac contract Shai Gilgeous-Alexander streak All-Contract Team 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 You...
Mar 12, 2026•18 min•Ep. 1240
We break down every aspect of Jayson Tatum’s return. How has he looked so far, and what does it mean for the Celtics’ chances in the East? Plus, we break down Boston’s encouraging victory over the Cavs on Sunday. Then, we get into our mailbag, with tons of questions including these: BOS–How do they match up in the East? How has Neemias Queta improved? CLE–Who is the 5th starter and closer when healthy? 27:39 BRK–What does taking a step forward next year look like? Could they make the playoffs? 4...
Mar 09, 2026•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 1239
It’s time to break down which players and teams have surprised us, and which have disappointed. (42:31) We break down all the candidates and each pick a top three for all of the categories. We turn to news, where it appears Jayson Tatum will be returning in nearly unprecedented fashion. How do we think it will go? Plus, we catch up on the rest of the news around the league from this week. And of course, we can end the podcast in only one place. Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code moc...
Mar 06, 2026•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 1238
It’s been a crazy year for executives, both for good and for ill, and the trade deadline made things even crazier. Nate and Danny go through the many candidates for Not Executive of the Year. Full Daily Duncs with links Luka Doncic-J.J. Redick Jarred Vanderbilt Luke Kornet Awards All-NBA Super-max Tyrese Maxey Steve Kerr-Kristaps Porzingis Mohamed Diawara Celtics-Nets Full Daily Duncs with links Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place to g...
Mar 03, 2026•20 min•Ep. 1237
Nate and Danny break down the major awards and make their picks for MVP, the three All-NBA Teams, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, and Rookie of the Year. 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 ...
Mar 02, 2026•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 1236
It’s time to put aside our usual objectivity and discuss the purely subjective: Who are our favorite watches in the league, and who is making us grit our teeth? Nate and Danny run through the candidates and each pick their top-5 best and worst watches. We catch up on news, including the imminent return of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, (1:07:15) then break down a fun Miami-Philadelphia game in a key matchup at the bottom of the East playoff picture. 1:13:58 Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the c...
Feb 27, 2026•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 1235
The relentless well of positivity that is Dunc’d On takes a look at the best contracts in the NBA in a number of key metrics, plus tell the story of what can be learned about team-building from these deals. Full Daily Duncs with links Indiana Pacers Tanking Jaylen Brown Dyson Daniels Giannis Antetokounmpo Team USA Lakers, Wizards Hornets, Thunder 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 ...
Feb 25, 2026•19 min•Ep. 1234
A very full 15 in 60 of well over 2 hours looks at the 15 teams in the Western Conference: HOU: Breaking down their late-game offense in a rough blown lead against New York DEN & GSW: The Warriors pull off a troubling upset over the Nuggets 10:20 OKC: Has Cason Wallace shown more on-ball juice with their injuries? 28:17 PHX: Why is their defense so much better? 35:21 POR: Shaedon Sharpe’s development in his 4th year 45:29 UTA & MEM: The Jazz out-tank the Grizz while avoiding a fine. 53:0...
Feb 23, 2026•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 1233
The Utah Jazz got smacked with a $500,000 fine for tanking. Was it fair, and will it solve anything? And if not that, what do we think of the league’s reported reforms on the tanking issue? We go through each of the ideas and make the call on which should be implemented. Then, we catch up on all the big news that piled up over the All-Star break and discuss some of the results from Thursday night’s action. Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place to...
Feb 20, 2026•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 1232
It's time to return to one of our favorite pastimes to try to make sense of the NBA following the trade deadline chaos. So, we crafted WATFOs (What Are The F—ing Odds) on the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo and more! Full Daily Duncs with links Expansion Stephen Curry Alperen Sengun Dunk contest Damian Lillard 3-point contest Cam Thomas Dallas Mavericks Fights Full Daily Duncs with links Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place to get ...
Feb 10, 2026•13 min•Ep. 1231
The post-deadline action shifts back to the floor as Nate and Danny analyze James Harden and Jaren Jackson, Jr. debuting with their new teams. Then we careen around the league, catching up on news while providing scouting reports on Hugo Gonzalez and new Thunder guard Jared McCain. The show closes by ranking the key players on the buyout market and discussing where players like Cam Thomas could help the most. Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place...
Feb 08, 2026•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 1230
We break down the fascinating Ivica Zubac trade, with a rare bracket protected pick as the centerpiece of the deal. Would we have done this as the Indiana Pacers? How does Zu fit in on a healthy version of the team? Should the Jazz have jumped at the Pacers’ offer? For LA, where do they go from here? Was this a big enough package to bite on Zubac, and what is their plan going forward? We also take listener questions on some of the big trends of this deadline. Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off usi...
Feb 05, 2026•51 min•Ep. 1229
The Utah Jazz finally make their big move, acquiring Jaren Jackson, Jr. How good will the Jazz be next year? Will they be too good now to keep their top-8 protected pick? What else do they need to contend in the West? For Memphis, we look back on the conclusion of the Jaren era. What’s the plan now in Memphis? Was this the right time to move him? 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...
Feb 03, 2026•13 min•Ep. 1228
Cleveland gets better, saves money, and gives up…a Denver 2nd? Meanwhile, there are serious questions about Scott Perry’s ability to undertake a rebuild. Portland makes a nice value trade for a shooter they desperately need. 20:34 We catch up on news around the league, (28:15) then break down 3 key games over the weekend: CHA vs DAL (47:14), OKC vs DEN (1:13:23), and DET vs GSW. 1:25:17. Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place to get every episode ...
Feb 02, 2026•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 1227
Kevin Pelton of ESPN joins Danny, Dan, and Nate for their semi-annual cap nerdathon in which they take the reins of the league’s teams to simulate the trade deadline. In Part 2, we go through the rest of the league’s trade candidates and find no less than 11 trades in the end. Full Daily Duncs with links Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks Suitors Spurs, Rockets Karl-Anthony Towns Jayson Tatum Steven Adams Dunk contest Mock Trade Deadline Full Daily Duncs with links Join Dunc’d On Pri...
Jan 30, 2026•15 min•Ep. 1226
Kevin Pelton of ESPN joins Danny, Dan, and Nate for their semi-annual cap nerdathon in which they take the reins of the league’s teams to simulate the trade deadline. It’s a weird year with many high-priced players and lots of expensive, constrained teams. In Part 1, the quartet engages in trade discussions for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaren Jackson, Jr., Anthony Davis, Lauri Markkanen, Ja Morant, Zion Williamson, LeBron James, Trey Murphy III, Michael Porter, Jr., Karl-Anthony Towns, Anfernee Sim...
Jan 28, 2026•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 1225
Nate and Danny begin their bi-weekly look at the Eastern Conference with intense film and stat breakdowns of eight teams. TOR: Is Collin Murray-Boyles the next Draymond? BRK: What would a team get in trading for Michael Porter, Jr? 11:45 WAS: Is Tre Johnson one of the next great shooters in the league? 22:21 CHA: The numbers with their Big 3 on the court are intriguing 32:36 CHI: Looking back on the Derrick Rose era, plus the Bulls generate great shots 42:20 CLE: Jaylon Tyson’s emergence as a ro...
Jan 26, 2026•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 1224
HOU: The Rockets have a ton of ammo. Would it make sense to get Giannis? What about another starter-level upgrade? SAS: Would it make sense for THEM to get Giannis? What about MPJ? 15:27 OKC: Does one of the most stacked teams in NBA history have any moves to make right now? 27:00 MIN: The Wolves need another rotation piece, how can they get one? 33:04 UTA: The Jazz have cap space and/or a trade exception to take on money. Plus, why we don’t think they should move Markkanen or Kessler. 41:16 DEN...
Jan 23, 2026•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 1223
Nate and Danny react to the catastrophic Jimmy Butler torn ACL and where the Warriors can go from here trade-wise. Full Daily Duncs with links Dennis Schroder-Luka Doncic All-Star starters LeBron James All-Star starters Deni Avdija Anthony Edwards-Victor Wembanyama Ja Morant Ryan Nembhard Dillon Brooks Trade deadline 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 p...
Jan 21, 2026•20 min•Ep. 1222
Boston is afforded a unique opportunity to get better, rather than cut costs, with Anfernee Simons’ expiring contract. What realistic trades are out there for Jonathan Kuminga? 19:12 Should the Raps be in on the likes of AD, Ja, and Sabonis? 31:48 What are the Lakers’ options to improve without sacrificing their long-term plans? 41:52 What is the least Brooklyn should be willing to accept for MPJ? 51:45 Can the Knicks move Guerschon Yabusele and Pacome Dadiet for another rotation player? 1:04:22...
Jan 19, 2026•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 1221
