Paul George reveals the course of negotiations with the Clippers. At 16:00, we catch-up on a few other signings from the last couple days. Then, we reevaluate some interesting predictions about Dejounte Murray, Pascal Siakam, the 2024 playoffs, and more. 27:00 and make some new predictions about: Whether Lauri Markkanen will be traded-41:00 Whether Brandon Ingram will be traded-46:00 How effective the Nuggets’ new starting 5 will be 48:00 Trae Young’s chances of staying in Atlanta 50:00 Four or ...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Donovan Mitchell extends in Cleveland. 8:12–Financial implications of LeBron re-signing on a 1+1 for the max, Bronny’s contract relative to other late selections. 19:20–The Orlando Magic have used their financial flexibility to assemble a crazy deep team. 29:00–Golden State’s signing of Kyle Anderson and pursuit of Buddy Hield 38:00–Phoenix, Milwaukee and Boston make value signings for the minimum. 45:00–The remaining free agents Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc’d On Prime with code mockd...
Jul 04, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Paul George spurns the Clippers, or was it the other way around? What does this mean now for the Clippers, plus we put a rather ugly bow on this 213 era of Clippers basketball. The Nuggets also take an apparent step back in their championship contention with the departure of KCP. Is there any justification other than just “the money?” What does Orlando look like with KCP and what should they be focused on if they don’t get PG? Klay Thompson’s exit from Golden State is all but confirmed–will he j...
Jul 01, 2024•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nate and Danny break down all of the major trades, picks and signings involving the teams through the 9th pick in the draft. Part 2 is available exclusively on Dunc'd On Prime. Hawks take Risacher 5:26–Wizards picks and trade with Blazers 26:00–Knicks night, re-signing OG and draft moves 35:00–Portland gets Donovan Clingan 39:00–Houston takes Reed Sheppard 43:00–San Antonio takes Stephon Castle. 49:00–Ron Holland to Detroit 52:00–Tidjane Salane to Charlotte 57:00–Minnesota gets Rob Dillingham 10...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jonathan Givony of ESPN is our guest to discuss some of the big themes around the 2024 draft and debate the top picks. On the docket: How will the new 2-day format affect the second round? 12:45: Why he has Zaccharie Risacher #1 on his board 17:00 Alex Sarr’s potential as a do-everything center 19:30 Why Nate has Reed Sheppard #1 on HIS board, and what Jonathan thinks of that. 23:00 The comparisons for Stephon Castle 27:00 A debate on Donovan Clingan, who Jonathan is higher on than Nate 34:00 A ...
Jun 25, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Washington Wizards have the #2 pick as their key decision this offseason, but also have potential trade pieces to abet their rebuild. 25:10–Houston got lottery luck moving up to #3. Who are the best fits there? How do their recent draft successes factor into the possibility of trading for a star and their long-term plan? Should they be thinking of using cap space in 2025? 48:00–Ron Holland of G-League Ignite is another player who is all over everyone’s boards, from as high as #1 into the low...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast The 2024 Mock Offseason is here. Kevin Pelton of ESPN, Danny Leroux, and Dan Feldman control the 30 teams, and Nate Duncan is the player agent as they game out the offseason. In Part 1, each GM lays out the goals for their team. Then, Donovan Mitchell weighs whether to extend with Cleveland or evaluate potential trade suitors, Paul George decides whether to remain in LA or explore other cap space destinations, OG Anunoby weighs his offers, and LeBron James hammers out a deal. Use the code mockof...
Jun 21, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast One of the best organizations in the NBA is finally rewarded with an elusive championship. What path did they take to get to this point, and how did the players, coaches, and organization evolve along the journey? Plus, where does this Boston team rank historically after dominant regular and postseasons? What do we make of the Mavericks season after a great run ended with a loss in the Finals? French big man Alex Sarr’s itinerant path from Spain to Overtime Elite to Australia has him in contenti...
Jun 18, 2024•2 hr 58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dallas salvages some pride with a massive blowout victory. Will this mean a sea change in this series going forward? What adjustments can Boston bring? Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc’d On Prime with code mockdeadline25 . 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 u...
Jun 15, 2024•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Despite the absence of Kristaps Porzingis, the Celtics largely controlled Game 3 as they played their game and the Mavericks couldn’t play theirs. We also remember the amazing basketball life of Jerry West. Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc’d On Prime with code mockdeadline25 . 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 import...
Jun 13, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Dallas Mavericks are in an 0-2 hole, and despite their best efforts the Celtics still present the same major issues to them as in Game 1. How did the Celtics seize control of the series, and what counters remain to them? Plus, we turn into ESPN for a few minutes at the end. Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc’d On Prime with code mockdeadline25 . It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.F...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Boston serves notices that their system and personnel will be a totally different kind of nut for Dallas to crack, as most of their inherent advantages told in Game 1. How can Dallas adjust to stay in the series in Game 2? Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc’d On Prime with code mockdeadline25 . 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 ...
Jun 07, 2024•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Wolves just had a dream season, but now must pay to keep this group together, and somehow get better. What will it cost ownership money-wise, and what are the restrictions if they do not avoid the dreaded Second Apron? Could they actually trade Karl-Anthony Towns, and would it make sense to do so as anything other than a money-saving move? The Kings have Mike Brown back in the fold after some very public negotiations, but they are limited in how much they can pay Malik Monk. What are their o...
Jun 03, 2024•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Luka Doncic gives new meaning to the term “coming out aggressive” and sends the Wolves into the Minnesota night. We revisit how he and the Mavs were able to rebuild their team and make their 3rd NBA Finals appearance. We then start our draft scouting with wing prospect Zaccharie Risacher of France, who is in contention to be the number one overall pick. Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc’d On Prime with code mockdeadline25 . It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, pl...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and Daniel Gafford bring Dallas home as Minnesota’s late-game offense again short-circuits, and the Mavs are now a game away from the NBA Finals. The same is true for Boston although it took more late-game heroics themselves against a game Indiana team. Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc’d On Prime with code mockdeadline25 . It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dallas played their game against Minnesota while taking the Wolves out of theirs. How can Minnesota turn that in the next games? The Knicks need to re-sign OG Anunoby and Isaiah Hartenstein, but also have assets in the coffers to acquire another star. Who might they consider and who might be available? Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc’d On Prime with code mockdeadline25 . It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Minnesota authors the largest-ever comeback in a Game 7 to oust the defending champs on the road. How did the Wolves pick themselves up off the mat in the series and in this game? What do we make of the Nuggets’ loss? The Knicks’ dream season finally ran out of gas against the Pacers, who had perhaps the best offensive performance ever in a Game 7. Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc’d On Prime with code mockdeadline25 . It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus ev...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Minnesota and Mike Conley bounce off the mat to destroy Denver and push the Nuggets to their first Game 7 since 2020. How did the Wolves hold Denver to 70 points and how much can be repeated in Game 7? Also, we look at the key free agent centers in a thin group that includes Isaiah Hartenstein, Nic Claxton, and Jonas Valanciunas. Are there any sleepers we’d be targeting? Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc’d On Prime with code mockdeadline25 . It's the only place to get every episode with Na...
May 17, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Denver Nuggets showed their quality in two massive wins in Minnesota. What truly changed in this series; was it Denver playing better or the Wolves playing worse, and what does it all mean for Game 5 and beyond. Indiana played a fantastic game against New York, who look as though all the miles are finally catching up to them. How can they turn it in Game 5? Finally what does the lottery outcome do to the state of the league? And should we really be declaring the Pistons unlucky? Get 35% off ...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Mavs even up in OKC behind a rejuvenated Luka Doncic and a killer night from downtown. Was Cleveland’s victory simply the result of outshooting Boston from 3, or does Boston have more to be concerned about? We also take listener questions on the games and discuss the apparently impending hire of Mike Budenholzer in Phoenix. Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc’d On Prime with code mockdeadline25 . It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hol...
May 10, 2024•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Cavaliers overcame injuries and atrocious first-half shooting to persevere and author the largest Game 7 comeback in the play-by-play era. Now that they’ve escaped the dreaded first round, how do they match up with a Boston team that hit on all cylinders against Miami? The Mavericks summarily dispatched the Clippers in round one, but they face a fresh Thunder team that’s an entirely different kind of challenge altogether in round two. Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc’d On Prime with c...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jalen Brunson leads the brawny Knicks to the second round in yet another classic game in a classic series. The Pacers finally play to their capabilities to finish off a wounded Bucks team at home. What is next for a Milwaukee team that hasn’t made it out of the first round the last two years? Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc’d On Prime with code mockdeadline25 . It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.S...
May 03, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast New York takes command in another war of a Game 4, Paul George and James Harden provide virtuoso performances to knot up their series with Dallas, Milwaukee fought gamely but ultimately succumbed to Myles Turner and the Pacers, while the Lakers finally played harder than the Nuggets to avert a sweep. What can we take away from 3 blowouts Saturday, and where do we see the Cleveland Orlando series heading? Plus, what we think the new TV deal details that are slowly emerging may mean for the league...
Apr 29, 2024•2 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Joel Embiid had the first great playoff game of his career to will the Sixers back into the series against the Knicks. Orlando showed up for the first time, at the same time that the Cavs didn’t. The Lakers gave it all they had, but again ran out of gas against a younger, deeper, more complete Nuggets team. Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc’d On Prime with code mockdeadline25 . It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as ...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast OKC and New Orleans gave us our only really good game of the day, but there were plenty of portents elsewhere. Two potential road favorites failed to show up in Milwaukee and Los Angeles, while Boston was unperturbed in Game 1 against Miami. On day one, the higher seeds served notice that upsets may not be so easy to come by in the first round. Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc’d On Prime with code mockdeadline25 . It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every ...
Apr 22, 2024•3 hr 40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Is there a reason to think this year’s Denver/Lakers series will go better for LA than last year’s? What strengths and weaknesses do the playoff newcomers from Orlando bring to challenge the Cavs? The Suns are favored in this series, should they be? What specific matchup problems do they cause for the Wolves? Luka vs Kawhi is perhaps the best matchup of the first round. Plus, the news that Jontay Porter is banned from the NBA and Zion Williamson will be out weeks with his hamstring issue. Get 35...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast A fascinating final day of action unfolds, with huge games between Orlando and Milwaukee, Phoenix and Minnesota, and LA and New Orleans overshadowed by….Cleveland and Charlotte? Why JB Bickerstaff’s closing lineup will go down in tanking lore. Plus, the Knicks’ fascinating decision (which they may not even have considered) of whether to win against Chicago, the Bulls’ curious decision to go for it against New York, and whether the Lakers should actually consider losing the 7 vs 8 game to avoid t...
Apr 15, 2024•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s time to take stock of how we did on our preseason over/under picks and analyze what went right and what went wrong for our preseason predictions, and also see who will be crowned the over/under king this season. Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc’d On Prime with code mockdeadline25 . 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, m...
Apr 12, 2024•2 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s time for Dunc’d On’s final picks for the league’s major awards. Find out who we picked for all of the major awards, including MVP, All-NBA, ROY, COY, and 6MOY. Plus, our picks for sophomore of the year, Executive of the Year, and Not Executive of the Year. Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc’d On Prime with code mockdeadline25 . 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...
Apr 08, 2024•2 hr 52 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s time for the most thorough evaluation of NBA defense you are going to find. We pick our official positionless All-Defensive Teams, sure, but we really have some fun picking the best defenders at each position 1-5. Then it’s time for Worst-Team All-Defense, as we select the weakest defenders at each position and the No-Defense Player of the Year. Plus, Nate has his picks for the defenders who most improved and declined this year, and a few categories including: Best post defender Best gettin...
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