Dan Feldman joins Nate for our bi-weekly look at the Eastern Conference. Today: CLE: How does Cleveland look with De’Andre Hunter at the 4? And what about Evan Mobley’s DPOY candidate? ATL: Is Dyson Daniels a DPOY candidate? MIL: Should they be more aggressive in the possession game? DET: The most underrated aspect of Cade Cunningham’s game. NYK: How will they fare without Jalen Brunson? CHA: In a minefield of failure, Moussa Diabate has been a success story MIA: The Heat’s clutch luck has run o...
Mar 12, 2025•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dan and Nate break down two huge games over the weekend. In Oklahoma City, the Thunder showed that they may present a major matchup problem for Denver. The Celtics showed their class in an iso-fest against the Lakers. 30:01 Then, This Just In catches up on the latest mess in Sacramento as De’Aaron Fox torches the organization. Plus, the rest of the news around the Association. 49:52 Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hol...
Mar 10, 2025•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Inspired by recent events, Dan and Nate take you on an Odyssey through NBA History as we recount the most disastrous seasons in league annals. Then, we rank the worst seasons of all-time, and discuss where this year’s Mavs, Suns, and Sixers fit in. We should have known this would take WELL over 2 hours. 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 t...
Mar 07, 2025•2 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dan and Nate pick their most surprising and disappointing players of the season. Full Daily Duncs with links Joel Embiid Mike Budenholzer Kevin Durant-Suns Luka Doncic-Giannis Antetokounmpo Dunc'd On Live Nikola Jokic Cleveland Cavaliers Dallas Mavericks Gregg Popovich Meyers Leonard Full Daily Duncs with links 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...
Mar 04, 2025•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Danny jumps back in from paternity leave to look at the NBA awards with a bit more than a month before the end of the season. Who is MVP, Shai or Jokic? Plus, All-NBA (12:42); Executive and Not Executive of the Year (46:00); Defensive Player of the Year (1:20:13); Coach of the Year (1:24:57); , Rookie of the Year (1:31:08); and Sixth Man of the Year (1:38:59). 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 we...
Mar 03, 2025•2 hr 46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nate and Dan look back through 30 years of star trades and assess how teams that looked to stay competitive when trading a star fared. What do these deals tell us about that strategy? Plus, This Just In! The Clippers are getting healthy, but the Knicks are running out of big bodies, and Nate apologies for one of his dumber arguments. 56:05 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.Supportin...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast We start our Best Contracts in the NBA discussion, as Nate and Dan get into some interesting debates (and even hit on a few that also appeared on the worst contracts list!) Plus, are rookie scale deals in aggregate positive or negative? Full Daily Duncs with links Joel Embiid Joel Embiid Giannis Antetokounmpo Ja Morant Luka Doncic Nico Harrison Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic trade Hall of Fame Charlotte Hornets Full Daily Duncs with links Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every epis...
Feb 26, 2025•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast DEN and LAL: The Lakers looked like a brand new team with a new strategy against Denver SAS: What now that Victor is out for the year? 17:49 GSW and DAL: The Jimmy Butler home debut was a rousing success for the Warriors 26:00 PHX: Is there even the slightest hint of a good team in here? 36:11 POR: How is Donovan Clingan looking as he ascends to the starting lineup? 43:46 MEM: Is Ja Morant ready to lead a playoff offense? 55:03 NOP: What to make of Jordan Hawkins’ disappointing year 2 1:04:26 LA...
Feb 24, 2025•2 hr 53 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingC...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! 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 mail...
Feb 17, 2025•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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! 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...
Feb 09, 2025•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast Trade analysis for Lakers and Hornets Scouting report on Mark Williams 20:30 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 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 the league twice a week....
Feb 06, 2025•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•2 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! 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 ...
Jan 29, 2025•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hol...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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! 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,...
Jan 25, 2025•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod w...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John H...
Jan 15, 2025•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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! It's the only place to ge...
Jan 09, 2025•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! 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 a...
Jan 07, 2025•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•2 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Jalen Gr...
Jan 04, 2025•2 hr 41 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinge...
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