Podcasts by Dunc

GSW/MEM and MIL/BOS Game 1; DAL/PHX and PHI/MIA Outlooks from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.892920

How Golden State stole one on the road, and who actually played better in Game 1 in Memphis. We go long on a classic Game 1 and discuss whether the Grizz can recover.

Milwaukee throttled B...

Free Agent SGs and SFs 2022 from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.890299

Zach LaVine, Bradley Beal, and James Harden highlight a star-studded free agent shooting guard class. How much will they get, and where might they get it?

There is also decent depth at the...

DAL/PHX and PHI/MIA Game 4s from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.886683

The Mavs and Sixers serve notice that they aren’t going away in either series.  Which team’s success is more sustainable as the series shift again, and which number 1 seed is in more trouble? Listen

2022 NBA Finals Game 2 from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.856077

Golden State roars back, and the Celtics have a big Steph Curry problem. Plus Golden State’s more conservative defensive strategy flummoxed Boston inside the arc. What does it mean for the serie...

Jake Fischer’s Key Players of the Offseason from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.852829

Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report discusses his reporting on OG Anunoby as possible trade candidate, then gives what he’s hearing around some of the key figures of the offseason, including Deandre...

ORL Thru WAS Summer League Prospect Review; News Catch-Up from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.807003

We look at the roster players for the remaining NBA Summer League teams, starting in alphabetical order with Orlando and finishing with Washington.  Key players covered include Paolo Banchero, K...

Eastern Conference Offseason Grades 2022; KD vs Marks from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.803870

Another over 2-hour pod on the Eastern Conference, in reverse order from Washington to Atlanta. What do we make of all the big moves made (and not made) this summer? Plus, what we think will hap...

Donovan Mitchell Trade; Derek Bodner on the Sixers from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.789572

Massive news as a shocking trade sends Donovan Mitchell to Cleveland. We break down every angle: How good is this Cavs team? Do they have anything left to trade? Would we have done this deal? Listen

Camp News Galore; Minnesota Timberwolves 2022-23 Season Outlook with Jon Krawczynski from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.763470

We catch up on two smaller cap-focused trades as the Thunder maneuver about.  Then, the latest reporting on the Udoka suspension, a look at the NBA’s points of education, and of course all the l...

2023 CBA Ideas with Keith Smith from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.699985

Fellow CBA dork Keith Smith of Spotrac joins to discuss the 2023 CBA negotiations.  Keith talks to a ton of agents about CBA issues and provided a great perspective on the players’ side of the C...

15 in 60 (Eastern Conference 11.7.22 Part 1) from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.695950

Our first bi-weekly look at the East features 12 of the 15 teams:

• ATL: The early returns on Trae/Dejounte, and why Nate thinks this Hawks team has to play a lot better despite being 6...
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Awards 12.1.22 from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.672411

Time to take stock of the first month and a half of the season. Who are our picks for MVP, All-NBA, DPOY, ROY, COY, 6MOY?  Plus our picks for sophomore of the year, most surprising and disappoin...

East 15 in 60 Mailbag! (12.5.22) from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.668306

A long mailbag look at the top 9 teams in the East:

• BOS: Celtics over the field to win the East? What’s wrong with the defense? How will Rob’s return affect the offense?
• MIL: ...
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The Worst Contracts in the NBA 2022-23 from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.664541

Nate and Danny look at which players we think will be most overpaid relative to their projected production over the life of their contracts in this new era of mega-extensions before each picking...

Awards January 2023 from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.595093

Time to take stock of the first two and a half months of the season. Who are our picks for MVP, All-NBA, DPOY, ROY, COY, 6MOY?  Plus our picks for sophomore of the year, most surprising and disa...

15 in 60 (Western Conference 1.9.23) from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.588327

The first 15 in 60 of the new year takes a look at the West:

• Denver completely destroyed the LA Clippers on Thursday, who have now lost 6 straight.
• MEM: Jaren Jackson, Jr. is ...
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Southwest Division Trade Outlook from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.548650

What will the Spurs do with $27 million in cap space and Jakob Poeltl?

Dallas faces the perpetual question of whether to hold onto their chips for the big move or get better this year.

This just in! Kyrie Irving Has Been Traded from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.546194

All angles of the Kyrie trade. Would we have done this as the Nets? Did they take the best package? Where does this leave this team as a contender?

Would we have done this as the Mavs? Was...

Awards March 2023 from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.458101

Time to take stock of the first four and a half months of the season. Who are our picks for MVP, All-NBA, DPOY, ROY, COY, 6MOY?

For six ad-free episodes per week, including Hollinger & Dun...

NBA Head of Referee Development Monty McCutchen; NYK; MIA; PHI; MIL and WAS Team Capsules from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.455364

Former NBA Referee and now NBA SVP of Referee Development and Training Monty McCutchen joins to discuss where NBA refereeing has improved, how the league has evolved referee training, which rule...

13 in 107 (Eastern Conference 3.31.23) from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.401893

A look at 13 teams in the Eastern Conference as the playoffs near

• ATL–The Hawks have two expensive starters and two young backups needing extensions at the 4 and 5
• CLE–Isaac O...
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The New CBA is Here! from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.398324

We go through everything that is known about the new CBA so far, and assess whether we think the deal points that have been reported are good or bad for the game and what the unintended conseque...

Awards 2022-23 from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.392164

Danny makes a special appearance to give our finals picks for our awards. No narratives need apply as we go deep into the weeds on Jokic vs Embiid vs Giannis for MVP.  

Plus, our picks for...

GSW/SAC Game 7; MIA/NYK Game 1 from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.369310

Stephen Curry submits a performance for the ages to conclude one of the best first-round series we’ve seen. Plus, the adjustments by Steve Kerr, that amazing 3rd quarter rebounding, and what to ...

LAL/GSW Game 2: Bud is Out; PHI/BOS Game 2; The Free Agent Small Forwards from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.367153

The Game 1 home loser winning streak continues as the Warriors adjust to blow out the Lakers and even the series. What key factors will affect the outcome of the series going forward?

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PHI/BOS and PHX/DEN Game 4s; LAL/GSW and MIA/NYK Game 3s from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.365600

James Harden has a second massive game and a second massive shot to power Philly to a 2-2 tie. Which team now has the edge in the series?

Phoenix and Denver saw 3 players at an absolutely ...

Scoot Henderson Scouting Report; Boston Celtics Offseason from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.349991

Scoot Henderson was considered a consensus number 2 pick in this year’s draft coming into the year, but has fallen to 3rd on a lot of boards. What do we make of his season and outlook, and how d...

H&D: Veteran Extensions 2023-24 from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.347525

One of the under-discussed aspects of the NBA offseason is extensions. Many teams and players have huge decisions that will shape the league, including New Orleans with Brandon Ingram, Toronto w...

Game 2 of the 2023 NBA Finals; Victor Wembanyama Scouting Report Sneak Peek from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.345733

Miami utilizes its playoff formula to even the series in Denver. What adjustments do we expect as the series shifts to Miami, and what could sustain from this Heat performance?

Then, we st...

Into the 2023 CBA Weeds with Larry Coon from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.343395

Oh, you thought we covered a lot in the last CBA episode? In this one, Larry Coon and Nate hit on every other key aspect of the new CBA, including: 

• The relaxed trade rules
• Th...
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Day 1 of 2023 Free Agency: Every Deal, Every Team from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.289984

The first day of 2023 free agency did not disappoint. Nate and Danny evaluate every single deal that occurred, which free agents still remain, how much space and exceptions all the teams have, a...

Free Agency and WATFO Catch-Up from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.287709

The latest in free agency including Malik Beasley, Mason Plumlee, Bol Bol’s waiver, and a potential offer sheet for Matisse Thybulle.

We also hit on the new NBA flopping rules, and then ca...

Re-Grading the 2022 East Offseasons, WAS to CHA from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.278108

We hold ourselves accountable and take a look back at 12 of the 15 East teams’ 2022 offseasons. What moves look better or worse in retrospect? Which opinions were way off and which held up? 

Indiana Pacers 2023-24 Outlook with Caitlin Cooper from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.269550

They aren’t on national TV much, but we expect the Pacers to be League Pass darlings. On a more important note, how good will they be with key offseason additions Obi Toppin, Bruce Brown, and Ja...

Denver Nuggets 2023-24 Outlook with Adam Mares from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.267002

Adam Mares of DNVR and Locked On Nuggets is our guest to look ahead to the defending champs’ season. As we look ahead to this year, what should we take from their championship run? Did they not ...

Jrue Holiday Trade Extravaganza from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.258710

We hit on all the tentacles of the Jrue Holiday trade:

• How good is this Celtics team on the floor? Who will start? How will they play on offense and defense now? Is this one of the mo...
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2023-24 Season Outlooks: Dallas Mavericks with Tim Cato, Utah Jazz with David Locke from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.256266

Tim Cato of the Athletic is our guest to discuss the first full year of the Luka/Kyrie era. What can they take from their disappointing finish last year? Will the rookies really st...

NBA Cup Debuts! from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.195774

A fantastic slate marked the inaugural night of games for the NBA Cup. We discuss overall how the event went, and then get into the details on GSW/OKC, CLE/IND, BKN/CHI, MEM/POR, NYK/MIL, and DA...

13 in 103: Western Conference 11.05.23 from 2023-11-30T13:52:51.193130

A look at the Western conference thru the first 2 weeks or so of the season.

• DAL: Luka Doncic and the Mavs’ shooters have been on fire.
• DEN and MIN: The Wolves dealt Denver th...
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East 15 in 60 Part 2 (11.27.23) from 2023-11-28T00:18:07

Part 2 of our bi-weekly look at each conference. This week, the East:

• ATL and BRK played a ridiculous game, as all Hawks home games seem to be.
• IND: Is Tyrese Haliburton alrea...
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Every Game and Every Scenario of Another Wild Tournament Night from 2023-11-25T09:29:20

Another huge episode as we go in chronological order to lay out how the standings evolved for the Tournament and hit on all of the games.  Plus, why we think the NBA really has a winner on its h...

15 in 60 (Western Conference 11.20.23) from 2023-11-20T08:36:27

• HOU and LAL: LeBron gets the better of Dillon Brooks in crunchtime again, but the Rockets’ D is for real
• GSW and OKC played Nate’s favorite game of the season so far.
• UTA: T...
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The 30 Biggest Questions in 60 Minutes from 2023-11-16T14:17:34

Another of the tight, quick-hitting shows Dunc’d On is known for! Danny and Nate look at each of the 30 teams in reverse order of net rating, and ask what each team’s biggest question is based o...

15 in 60: (Eastern Conference 11.13.23) from 2023-11-14T08:49:09

• BOS: Kristaps Porzingis has been everything the C’s have hoped for
• PHI Tyrese Maxey’s 50-pointer caps a scorching start
• IND: Tyrese Haliburton is leading the best offense in...
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The 2023 CBA with Keith Smith from 2023-11-10T02:00

A year ago, Keith Smith joined Nate to discuss our hopes, dreams, fears, and expectations for the 2023 CBA. One year later, with an offseason under our belts, we take stock of the new provisions...

What We Learned This Weekend from 2023-10-30T07:01:48

The Oklahoma City Thunder are our most intriguing team in the early going, as we focus on the role of Chet Holmgren on both ends.

Denver’s revamped second unit looks great so far as their ...

League Pass Opening Night 2023-24 from 2023-10-26T07:13:34

Danny and Nate do deep dives on the two big games of the evening, including Dallas winning Victor’s debut and the Celtics surviving in New York with their new superteam.

Then we hit on eve...

Season Predictions 2023-24 from 2023-10-23T14:37:57

Nate and Danny give their predictions for every team, plus their picks for the playoffs and championship.

Then, every major award including MVP, COY, DPOY, 6th Man, Most Improved, ROY, and...

Houston Rockets 2023-24 Outlook with Kelly Iko from 2023-10-20T05:44:07

The Athletic’s Kelly Iko joins to discuss a season of heightened expectations in Houston. Topics:

• What the Rockets are getting in Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks
• Why Nate thin...
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San Antonio Spurs 2023-24 Outlook with Noah Magaro-George from 2023-10-17T04:14:22

Editor-in-chief of Air Alamo Noah Magaro-George joins to discuss the debut season of Victor Wembanyama. We discuss every aspect of his upcoming rookie season:

• How he looks physically<...
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2023-24 Season Outlooks: Miami Heat with Ethan Skolnick, Brooklyn Nets with Brian Lewis from 2023-10-13T04:27:47

Longtime Miami scribe Ethan Skolnick of Five Reasons Sports guests to discuss the Heat’s chances of returning to the NBA Finals. Ethan discusses why he thinks this Heat roster is improved over t...

Chicago Bulls 2023-24 Season Outlook with Will Gottlieb from 2023-10-10T08:07:21

Will Gottlieb of CHGO joins to discuss the Chicago Bulls. They’re bringing the band back, so do they project as the most similar team from a year ago?

What are the chances that young playe...

Los Angeles Lakers 2023-24 Outlook with Jovan Buha from 2023-09-22T17:00:08

Lakers beatman Jovan Buha of the Athletic joins to break down whether the Lakers can build on their surprise conference finals appearance. What is the status of LeBron and AD coming off injury? ...

Mock Rookie Extensions 2023 from 2023-09-15T16:57:19

Maybe our most fascinating rookie extensions pod ever, with a new CBA bringing likely 10% yearly cap increases and the possibility of a 5th year on non-max extensions. Where do the likes of Patr...

Milwaukee Bucks 2023-24 Outlook with Frank Madden from 2023-08-27T07:00

Frank Madden of Locked on Bucks is our guest to look at the cervine squad. What will change under Adrian Griffin? What do we make of Giannis’ recent comments on his contractual situation? And wh...

Golden State Warriors 2023-24 Season Outlook with Anthony Slater from 2023-08-23T01:22:39

Anthony Slater of the Athletic gets into the weeds on this Warriors season. What will the Chris Paul acquisition look like? Who will start and close? Was this team close enough last year to beli...

Re-Grading the 2022 West Offseasons Part 1 from 2023-08-14T16:21:21

We re-assess our 2022 offseason grades for Western Conference teams in alphabetical order, starting with the Dallas Mavericks through Los Angeles Lakers. Which of our evaluations proved propheti...

Western Conference Offseason Grades 2023 Part 1 from 2023-07-31T17:05:55

Part 1: Time for offseason grades in a fascinating West offseason that saw big moves from the likes of Dallas, Golden State, Houston, Memphis, the Lakers, and more.

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DAL, TOR, NOP, ATL, LAL, MIA, GSW Summer League Prospect Review; News from 2023-07-24T14:49:45

We continue our review of every full roster player in Summer League, including Dereck Lively II, O-Max Prosper, Jaden Hardy, Jordan Hawkins, Dyson Daniels, Kobe Bufkin, JHS, Max Christie, Jamie ...

Summer League Prospect Review 2023: SAS, CHA, POR, HOU from 2023-07-18T07:55:01

After looking at the top-4 picks in the draft last week, a review of Summer League for the rest of the prospects on San Antonio, Charlotte, Portland, and Houston.

What did we make of playe...

Wemby’s Summer League; NBA Cup Groups; Siakam on the Move? from 2023-07-11T19:27:43

Pascal Siakam has emerged as a third All-Star trade candidate this summer. How would he fit on rumored suitors the Hawks and Pacers, and what would a fair price be for Siakam in the last year of...

Mock Offseason 2023 Part 1 from 2023-06-28T02:00

In the 9th annual Mock Offseason Kevin Pelton, Danny Leroux, and Dan Feldman join Nate Duncan to simulate the 2023 offseason.

First off, an overall view of the league and what the teams ar...

John Collins is traded! Plus Toronto and Brooklyn Offseasons from 2023-06-27T05:41:03

Our long national nightmare is over, as John Collins has actually been traded! We discuss the fascinating and evolving dynamics around trading underperforming salaries, what the Jazz look like n...

The 2023 NBA Draft from 2023-06-23T08:55:59

A full breakdown of everything that happened on draft night 2023.  The Hornets’ pick at 2, the Blazers’ future after picking Scoot, the Chris Paul/Jordan Poole trade, plus analysis of every sing...

2023 Draft Board With Keandre Ashley of Hoop Intellect from 2023-06-20T10:50:05

The premier draft YouTuber Keandre Ashley is back to discuss the top of the 2023 draft. Is Victor Wembanyama going to be a generational player, and what are the swing points? Should Brandon Mill...

Bradley Beal Traded to Phoenix; Taylor Hendricks and Gradey Dick Scouting Reports from 2023-06-19T08:07:10

Well that didn’t take long! Bradley Beal is now a Phoenix Sun. Was this the right move to boost Phoenix into championship contention? How bad are the financial ramifications for the Suns? Why we...

Anthony Black Scouting Report; Houston and San Antonio Offseasons from 2023-06-16T13:15:06

Big point guard Anthony Black of Arkansas is today’s scouting report. We try to assess what to make of his unique strengths and weaknesses at the position.

After catching up on the latest ...

Denver and Miami Offseason Outlooks from 2023-06-14T13:10:43

The Nuggets have their core under contract, but do have some luxury tax concerns and financial limitations bringing back Bruce Brown and Jeff Green. Can they use the tax mid-level to replace the...

Seth Partnow: The Dominant Nuggets and the Lessons of the Playoffs from 2023-06-12T11:18:09

Seth Partnow of The Athletic and Sports Business Classroom, in addition to Dunc’d On Prime, joins to dissect the Nuggets’ dominant run to a likely NBA championship.

Is Nikola Jokic now the...

Brandon Miller Scouting Report from 2023-05-28T19:14:44

Our first draft scouting report on Brandon Miller. What do we know about his possible involvement in the alleged capital murder by a teammate in Tuscaloosa, and what effect should it have on his...

MIA/BOS Game 6 2023 ECF from 2023-05-28T06:23:39

Boston somehow wins a game that was an all-time classic in its own right, not to mention it gives them a chance to become the first team to come back from a 3-0 deficit.

We go through the ...

LAL/DEN Game 3; PHI and GSW Offseasons from 2023-05-21T23:10:46

The Nuggets survive the Lakers’ best shot with aplomb, as their offensive brilliance pushed the Lakers into too many difficult decisions. Plus, the Nuggets are a lot better at a pretty important...

The New CBA With the Capfather Larry Coon from 2023-05-16T18:49:07

Larry Coon, the best CBA expert there is, joins the show to break down the biggest changes in 2023 CBA, including the dreaded second apron, changes to the minimum team salary, modifications to v...

PHI/BOS Game 7, Ja Morant, Monty is Out from 2023-05-14T23:32:57

Jayson Tatum burnishes his legacy, while James Harden and Joel Embiid tarnish theirs in what became a Game 7 runaway for Boston. The amazing Boston defense, and what went wrong for Philly.

Another All-Timer From Butler; Lakers Survive to Go Up 3-1 from 2023-04-25T09:40:54

We go long on an epic Monday night of games.

Jimmy Butler’s submits one of the great playoff games ever to push Milwaukee to the brink. We go through the Heat’s improbable comeback from 12...

All Eight Series Thru The Weekend from 2023-04-24T08:07:52

Sacramento and Golden State play another classic down to the wire and are now tied at 2-2. We take you through the insane ending and prognosticate the series from here.

New York has a 3-1 ...

GSW/SAC; LAC/PHX; BRK/PHI Game 3s from 2023-04-21T08:27:45

Golden State lives to fight on with a thorough victory over Sacramento. What does it mean going forward with the Kings still up 2-1?

Ty Lue goes to the “too little, too late” lineup, as De...

All 8 Game 1s in the 2023 Playoffs from 2023-04-17T07:12:24

Nate was in the building for a series that started off living up to its building in Sacramento.  How did the Kings beat the Warriors in Game 1, and has the outlook for the series changed?

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GSW/SAC; ATL/BOS and BRK/PHI Outlooks. Nike Hoop Summit Prospect Review from 2023-04-14T06:04:43

On paper, Sacramento can’t guard Golden State. So the question is, can they outscore them with their record-setting offense?

The Hawks go 9 deep with quality players, as do the Celtics. Th...

The 20 Are Set from 2023-04-10T13:29:05

A recap of a wild Wolves/Pels game. Should and will Rudy Gobert be suspended? Is the Gobert punch or McDaniels breaking his hand the bigger story? Plus, why the Pels blew their best chance of sc...

2025 Crystal Ball: Teams from 2023-03-27T06:23:53

What will the landscape of the NBA look like in 2025? Dan Feldman joins to predict the two best teams in each conference, the NBA champion, and the two worst teams in the league.

But first...

Center Rankings 2022-23 from 2023-03-24T15:40:25

The eternal Jokic/Embiid debate continues in our center rankings, while further down we grapple with the offensive stars vs two-way role players conundrum.

For rankings of every position (...

Danny vs Nate Over/Under Recap 2022-23 from 2023-03-20T04:12:34

A look at where we went right and wrong in our over/under picks for the season.  After a rough 2021-22, were Nate and Danny able to get back on the winning track. Plus our best and worst picks, ...

Power Forward Rankings 2022-23 from 2023-03-17T14:16:21

Power forward perhaps has fewer stars than any position, but it’s also the position perhaps most important for determining the style of basketball a team plays on both ends.  How do we reconcile...

12 in 111 (Western Conference 3.13.23) from 2023-03-13T06:54:45

Nate and Danny catch up on the top-12 teams in the West.

• DEN: How is the defense holding up?
• MEM: What to make of Dillon Brooks’ offense?
• PHX and SAC play a key game f...
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Andrew Marchand on the NBA’s TV Landscape from 2023-03-10T01:29:47

Sports media reporter Andrew Marchand of the New York Post and the Marchand & Ourand podcast is our guest to discuss myriad sports media topics including:

• Where does the NBA rank as a...
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9 in 107 (Western Conference 2.27.23) from 2023-02-27T07:45:50

• UTA and OKC play an OT classic. Lauri Markkanen begins the next step in his evolution, plus Mark Daignault and Will Hardy on a unique Thunder tactic that makes them hard to guard.
• S...
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2016 Flashback: Which Current NBA Players Will Make the Hall of Fame with Kevin Pelton from 2023-02-18T18:43:09

Flashback (Nov. 8, 2016): Kevin Pelton of ESPN joins to discuss which current NBA players will and should make the Hall of Fame.  We run through our criteria for the Hall of Fam...

The Trade is Made; New Faces in New Places from 2023-02-13T16:24:55

The Warriors allow the completion of the Gary Payton II trade.  Zion Williamson is out for weeks more in New Orleans–what does this mean for their hopes? Plus we catch up on the rest of the non-...

The 2023 Trade Deadline Part 1 from 2023-02-10T01:03:39

A look at every single move on Deadline Day from each team’s perspective–the finances, the value, the effect on the floor, and every other aspect.

Plus, the big winners and losers, the dea...

Mock Trade Deadline 2023, Part 2 Sneak Peek from 2023-01-31T06:46:33

In part 2 of 3, huge and unexpected deals continue to go down as contenders try to shore up their lineups, more former All-Stars are on the move, and Jae Crowder finally gets traded!

Subsc...

Mock Trade Deadline 2023, Part 1 from 2023-01-29T01:03:27

In part 1 of the 2023 Mock Trade Deadline, we take the league’s temperature by setting out the goals for all 30 teams, and then get right to it with some of the big names that may or may not be ...

Bally Sports Bankruptcy; All-Star Starters; MIA, CHA, and ORL Trade Deadlines from 2023-01-27T07:12:43

The latest news, including how the bankruptcy of 16 of the league’s local TV partners is both a risk and an opportunity. 

We also discuss the All-Star starters and our disagreements, and t...

11 in 102 (Western Conference 1.22.23) from 2023-01-23T07:33:39

• OKC and SAC: Two surprise teams reveal their huge contrasts against one another.
• POR: Despite the presence of Dame Lillard, their failures in the clutch have led to a recent cold st...
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Pacific Division Trade Deadline Outlook 2023 from 2023-01-19T10:37:47

First, we catch up on the latest news and trade rumors around the league.  Then, a look at the five teams in the Pacific Division.

• PHX: Is their season worth saving with a trade, and ...
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Discord Live 1.12.23 from 2023-01-13T04:15:37

Great questions live from subscribers in the Discord! Topics:

• How can Cade Cunningham fulfill his offensive potential?
• The Raptors have to make a decision.
• What would ...
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The Christmas Games 2022 from 2022-12-26T08:48:24

Philadelphia authors a comeback win against the Knicks behind Joel Embiid and James Harden.

Dallas exposes the Lakers’ defensive deficiencies with a Christmas record 51-point quarter.

G-League Showcase Scuttlebutt, Suns Sold, Executive Decisions; The Top Prospects in the NBA 2022-23 Part 1 from 2022-12-23T17:22:33

Nate returns from the G-League Showcase with thoughts on the Elam ending, trade candidates, the CBA, and the NBA players at the Showcase. 

But first, we discuss the Suns sale to Matt Ishbi...

11 in 90 (Eastern Conference 12.19.22) from 2022-12-19T05:36:22

• TOR and BRK: Scottie Barnes shines down the stretch but Kyrie gets the game-winner
• PHI: James Harden since his return, and why spacing is so important for this team
• NYK: Que...
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"Real Good"Podcast: Creating a Player-First Business Model with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert from 2022-12-16T18:29:12

In this episode of Real Good, Commissioner of the WNBA Cathy Engelbert shares how she approached the development of a landmark agreement to improve player pay and benefits, and our hosts and gue...

Nerd Noshes: Eastern Conference from 2022-12-16T13:01:27

Nate and Danny introduce Seth Partnow’s exclusive stats to provide illuminating observations about all 15 teams in the East.

Want more of Seth's content, six ad-free episodes per week and ...

More West 15 in 60 Mailbag (12.13.22) from 2022-12-13T13:17:24

• LAL: How sustainable is the recent success on both ends? What does this team need to further improve this season?
• MEM: Are the Grizz favorites in the West? Should they make a trade ...
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West 15 in 60 Kinda Mailbag! (12.11.22) from 2022-12-12T01:11:55

Our bi-weekly look at the West:

• GSW: Are they fixed? And why do they have Boston’s number?
• NOP and PHX: A loooong look at this key game between the two best teams in the West....
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15 in 60 (Western Conference 11.28.22 Part 1) from 2022-11-28T07:16:01

Our bi-weekly look at the West goes in order of net rating:

• PHX: A breakdown of how this team is so good offensively despite the relative lack of star power, plus Deandre Ayton’s defe...
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Seth Partnow is Joining Dunc’d On!; Discord Mailbag (11.22.22) from 2022-11-23T16:54:36

Seth Partnow, former head of analytics for the Milwaukee Bucks, discusses his new role with Dunc’d On Prime which includes posting a couple times a week and proprietary stats support. He introdu...

15 in 60 (Eastern Conference 11.21.22) from 2022-11-21T07:12:29

Our bi-weekly look at the 15 teams in the East

• WAS and CHA: The Wizards move to 5-1 on their homestand against the LaMelo-less Hornets
• TOR: A more granular breakdown of the Ra...
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2022-23 CBA Negotiations Cont’d With Keith Smith from 2022-11-18T00:50:06

Our first pod wasn’t nearly enough time to run through all the fascinating issues for the upcoming CBA. Keith Smith of Spotrac discusses the owners’ proposals for lowering the age limit, address...

15 in 60 (Western Conference 11.14.22 Parts 1-10) from 2022-11-14T07:30

Our bi-weekly look at the Western Conference

• UTA; Is the Jazz offense sustainable, and also Joel’s 59 points against them
• SAS: The Spurs’ style of offense, plus the emergence ...
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Discord Live Mailbag 11.10.22 from 2022-11-11T02:02:04

The first ever Dunc’d On Prime live mailbag with callers from our Discord. A trip down Bulls memory lane, early thoughts on Shaedon Sharpe, why the Grizz are underrated right now, should the cap...

15 in 60 (Western Conference 10.31.22 Part 1) from 2022-10-31T20:07:31

Our first bi-weekly look at the West.  

• HOU: Dan Feldman shares his early impressions of Jabari Smith;
• DAL: The Christian Wood dilemma, Luka’s historic start and our early imp...
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Revisiting the Worst Contracts as of 2021; News Catch-Up from 2022-10-28T15:08:43

A listener suggested we look back at our rankings of the worst contracts in the league, so we flash back to less than two years ago and see how those picks have aged.

But first, a look at ...

First Weekend Wrap-Up from 2022-10-24T01:02:42

We continue familiarizing ourselves with all these teams at the start of the season, with a focus on TOR/MIA, GSW/DEN, HOU/MEM, ATL/ORL, plus some smaller notes on the Spurs, Pacers, Thunder, an...

Season Predictions 2022-23 from 2022-10-21T01:48:46

Nate and Danny do their win predictions for all 30 teams, conference finalists and finalists, champion, and more.

We also predict official individual awards, MVP, DPOY, COY, 6MOY, ROY, Mos...

Nets Outlook with Brian Lewis; Thunder Outlook with Joe Mussatto; Monday Duncs from 2022-10-17T21:41:42

Brian Lewis of the New York Post joins us to look at a fascinating Nets season. What is their state after all the offseason drama? How does Ben Simmons look? What are they going to do in the fro...

Pelicans Outlook with Will Guillory; Rockets Outlook with Kelly Iko; Thursday Daily Duncs from 2022-10-13T21:08:33

Kelly Iko, The Athletic’s Rockets beatman and host of the Ikosystem show, joins to discuss the rebuilding Rockets. We discuss the key dynamics around the team this season:What can we make of the...

The Draymond Saga; News; Portland Trail Blazers 2022-23 Season Outlook with Mike Richman from 2022-10-10T11:00:27

What is next for the Warriors and Draymond Green with his latest ridiculous transgression? How big a deal should we be making of this? How can those involved handle this?

Then, a look arou...

Eastern Conference Over/Unders 2022-23 from 2022-09-29T08:51:04

We take a look at some of the big themes we think will affect this regular season before diving in to the Eastern Conference Over/Unders.  It seems like the league is more talented than ever, bu...

Hollinger&Duncan is Moving to Dunc'd On Prime! from 2022-09-28T00:23:26

John and Nate discuss the new plan for their show and the reasons behind their move to Dunc'd On Prime.

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New York Knicks 2022-23 Season Outlook with Fred Katz and Jared Dubin; Cleveland Cavaliers 2022-23 Season Outlook with Chris Fedor from 2022-09-26T10:40

Knicks beatman Fred Katz of The Athletic joins Jared Dubin of FiveThirtyEight for the Knicks outlook. How do we feel about their decision not to pony up for Donovan Mitchell? Where does that lea...

Mock Rookie Extensions 2022-23 With Dan Feldman and Danny Leroux from 2022-09-19T23:43:47

Five rookies from the 2019 class have already extended, but that leaves a ton of possible extensions amid a rising cap environment and a possible new CBA.  We learn more about how those factors ...

Phoenix Suns 2022-23 Season Outlook with Michael Schwartz from 2022-09-12T01:12:29

Michael Schwartz of ESPN joins to discuss the upcoming Suns season.  What went wrong in THAT game, and was it an aberration? Did they do the right thing keeping this team together? Will the perf...

Golden State Warriors Outlook with Anthony Slater; Indiana Pacers Outlook with Caitlin Cooper from 2022-08-30T01:00

The Athletic’s Anthony Slater is our guest to discuss Golden State’s title defense. What are some of the big themes going into this season? Will the young triumvirate of Moses Moody, James Wisem...

Boston Celtics 2022-23 Season Outlook with Jared Weiss from 2022-08-22T21:57:27

Jared Weiss of the Athletic discusses the big themes for the 2022-23 Boston Celtics. Are they the favorite to get back to the Finals? How can Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown improve? Is there a we...

East 2021 Offseason Re-Grades from 2022-08-15T01:00

It’s time to hold ourselves accountable and resolve our disagreements in reverse alphabetical order for the Eastern Conference.  What did we think of these offseasons at the time, and what looks...

DET, HOU, IND Summer League Prospect Review from 2022-07-25T14:33:31

Detroit, Houston, and Indiana are chock full of prospects to evaluate, including Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren, Jabari Smith, Jr., Tari Eason, Ty Ty Washington, Daishen Nix, Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah...

Mitchell Sweepstakes Kickoff; The Top-10 Players Now from 2022-07-19T00:10:09

The Knicks and Jazz have reportedly engaged on a Donovan Mitchell trade. How do we expect negotiations to play out? We catch up on other news and extensions around the league, including Keldon J...

Lillard Re-Ups; More Contract Details and Analysis from 2022-07-11T07:52:37

We get a chance to get deep into the weeds on the minutiae of contracts that were agreed to but now have actually been signed.  These have major consequences not only for the teams and players i...

Dejounte Murray Trade; DEN/WAS Trade; Options Day from 2022-06-30T07:06:23

We evaluate the blockbuster Dejounte Murray trade from all angles. How does it compare to other deals with this kind of return? Did the Spurs make the right call? How much better does this make ...

Mock Offseason 2022 Part 1 from 2022-06-27T22:22:05

The 2022 Mock Offseason is upon us! Dan Feldman of NBC Sports, Kevin Pelton of ESPN, and Danny Leroux join to find homes for the key free agents and trade targets of the 2022 offseason. Nate is ...

Jerami Grant Trade; Bennedict Mathurin Scouting Report; AJ Griffin Miniscout; Nate and Danny’s Draft Boards from 2022-06-23T16:47:45

Many were disappointed with the Pistons’ return for Jerami Grant, but Nate doesn’t think that should be the case. What avenues does this open for Detroit, and what does Portland’s team look like...

2022 NBA Draft Board with Keandre Ashley of Hoopintellect from 2022-06-20T21:09:22

Keandre Ashley, who makes what I consider to be the best draft scouting videos, joins to debate the top of the 2022 draft.  Why we both have Paolo Banchero number one, our thoughts on Jabari Smi...

2022 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors from 2022-06-17T06:58:30

Golden State takes care of the Boston Celtics in 6 games. We put this win into context, both in this season and historically, for the key players involved and the Warriors themselves.

Four...

2022 NBA Finals Game 5 from 2022-06-14T06:23:34

The Warriors sit one win from glory after again forcing the Celtics’ offense into the mud. Andrew Wiggins shined even while Steph Curry struggled with his shot. Is there much the Celtics can do ...

Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard; NBA Finals Outlook; News; MIA Offseason from 2022-05-31T21:31:11

Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard joins to discuss how he approached the interim GM job, what the Wizards’ goals are as a franchise, reasonable expectations for next season, and the possible retention o...

BOS/MIA Game 7 from 2022-05-30T04:50:28

A classic end to one of the most intense series in recent memory. Did Jimmy make the right call going for a 3? How did Boston build their lead, and Miami come back? What will we remember this se...

Free Dunc'd On Prime Preview: BOS/MIA Game 6 from 2022-05-28T05:49:09

Jimmy Butler delivers an all-timer to will the Heat to a 3-3 tie in the series. We discuss how he did it, what the strategic fulcrums of the game were, how Boston failed in the final minutes, an...

DAL/GSW Game 5; DAL Offseason; Free Agency Rumors from 2022-05-27T07:04:41

An appreciation of what it took for Golden State to get back to the Finals, and where Dallas fell short.  Then, a look at the Mavs’ offseason, including where they most need to upgrade, the Jale...

PHX, PHI, and MIL Offseasons from 2022-05-19T19:42:28

Three vanquished second-round teams with high expectations are the subject of our first offseason outlooks.

Phoenix has the complicated restricted free agency of Deandre Ayton, but also ne...

MIL/BOS Game 7 and DAL/PHX Game 7; DAL/GSW Series Outlook from 2022-05-16T04:16:21

In perhaps the most surprising individual game result in NBA history, the Dallas Mavericks throttle the Suns and “arrive” in the Conference Finals.

What will that series look like, as the ...

MIL/BOS and GSW/MEM Game 5 from 2022-05-12T07:19:46

The Bucks and Celtics submit another classic, as Milwaukee rallies from down 14 in the 4th to stun the Celtics. How did they do it, and how big of favorites are they in the series going forward?...

The Second Weekend from 2022-04-25T07:05:35

New Orleans evens up vs PHX, Utah saves their season despite Luka’s return, Minnesota ties their series as Ja Morant continues to struggle, Boston is looking championship level in overwhelming B...

The Top-10 Players in the NBA 2021-22 from 2022-04-20T05:16:39.963030

The ninth annual look at which players we’d most want to have for a season followed by playoffs that started today. We’ve got big changes at the top as we track the evolution of the game’s best ...

Awards 2021-22 from 2022-04-20T01:00:37

MVP, All-NBA, DPOY, COY, Most Improved, ROY, Executive and Not Executive of the Year.  

Note, a few other awards will be recorded next week.

4 Episodes per week are available exclusi...

All 8 Game Ones, 2022 Playoffs from 2022-04-18T07:00

Brooklyn/Boston, Minnesota/Memphis, Utah/Dallas, Toronto/Philly, Denver/Golden State, Chicago/Milwaukee, Atlanta/Miami, and New Orleans/Phoenix.

4 Episodes per week are available exclusive...

2023-24 Crystal Ball with Nekias Duncan from 2022-04-12T20:04:06

Danny and Nekias Duncan (@NekiasNBA) look into the future to predict the 2023-24 NBA season and playoffs. All-NBA teams, most likely champions, worst teams in the NBA that season and much more!<...

Postseason is Set; 7 vs 8 Play-In Outlooks from 2022-04-11T05:00

The Milwaukee Bucks did the opposite of what they did last year and chose to lose and avoid an opponent.  The rest of the night goes chalk, but we look at all the incentives and permutations tha...

Point Guard Rankings 2021-22 from 2022-04-01T21:00

Is Steph Curry still the best at the position? Who is best poised to overtake him? How should we treat Damian Lillard after a lost year? Plus which young point guards would we most want to have ove...

Wacky Weekend and East Teams: BOS, CLE/CHI, BRK/CHA, PHI/PHX, MIA from 2022-03-28T05:38:10

Huge seeding implication games abound over the weekend, and we give an updated look at what it all means for both conferences.  Then a look at Jayson Tatum’s season and something special about Derr...

Eric Pincus CBA Nerdery from 2022-03-24T05:38:18

Eric Pincus of Sports Business Classroom and Bleacher Report joins to discuss the key CBA issues.  Included: The new TV deal, the chances of players getting ownership equity, the result of Ben Simm...

The Top Centers in the NBA 2021-22 from 2022-03-21T07:13:07

We rate the top centers in the NBA. Jokic or Embiid for number 1? Bam, Rudy, or KAT? Which young centers have exploded since last year? And where is the line where it doesn’t make sense to pay big ...

7 in the West and 1 in the East (3.14.22) from 2022-03-14T04:49

A big segment focusing on Golden State vs. Milwaukee (0:00), plus a look at James Wiseman’s return with Santa Cruz (20:40). Then a discussion of the Mavs’ last-second win over Boston (23:51), the S...

8 in 80: BRK/BOS; CLE/PHI; MIL/CHI; DET/TOR from 2022-03-07T02:17

Jayson Tatum duels KD (0:00), we continue to learn more about Philly as they roar back against Cleveland (18:29), the Bulls have major matchup problems against Milwaukee (31:37), and Dwane Casey ha...

Awards 2.28.22 from 2022-03-01T12:00

We catch up on the NBA awards for the first time since early January. Who is the MVP? How about the All-NBA teams, COY, ROY, 6MOY, DPOY, and Executive and Not Executive of the year? 

13 in 90 (2.27.22) from 2022-02-28T17:07

A look at the latest for 13 of the teams in the West, catching up on trade deadline acquisitions, new rotations, film study on specific players, and more. Timestamps: UTA (0:00), DEN and SAC (9:20...

Simons and Nurkic Markets; How Do the C’s and Cavs Project in the Playoffs, Is Phoenix the Obvious Favorite? from 2022-02-16T05:07:42

We tackle listener questions on Portland’s deadline, the markets for Anfernee Simons and Jusuf Nurkic, how the Celtics and Cavs match-up in the playoffs (and vs. each other), how pick protection ca...

The Ghosts of Deadlines Past from 2022-02-14T08:48:59

Now that James Harden is no longer a Net, how does the Nets’ decision to trade for him look a year later? Plus we try to put the craziness of the 2022 Trade Deadline in historical perspective.  Wh...

MIA/OKC and UTA/SAS/POR Trades; Beal Done For Year; Sabonis and LeVert Debuts. from 2022-02-10T07:43:46

Danny nerds out on the pick protection changes in the OKC/MIA trade, the Jazz take a flier on NAW, what are the implications of Bradley Beal’s wrist injury; the latest news around the league, and t...

CLE/IND LeVert Trade: 11 in 120 Eastern Conference 2.6.21 from 2022-02-07T03:45:15

We break down every angle of a fascinating trade between Indiana and Cleveland for Caris LeVert. Then a look at, in order, Washington, Toronto, Brooklyn and Philly for a discussion of a potential ...

2022 Mock Trade Deadline Part 1 from 2022-02-02T05:33:29

The 7th annual Mock Trade Deadline with Dan Feldman of NBC Sports, Kevin Pelton of ESPN, Danny, and Nate commences with the thorny Ben Simmons question. That moves on to trade discussions for Doman...

Are Passers Better Now? What is an MVP? Wiggins’ Value; Warriors Trades? from 2022-01-26T07:33:12

A series of great questions from Twitter Spaces, including how valuable Matisse Thybulle and Andrew Wiggins are, whether the Warriors are being arrogant by not making a trade, what our criteria for...

Atlantic Division Trade Outlook 2021-22 from 2022-01-24T07:02:08

Oh, did you want more Ben Simmons trade talk? We spend some more time on it, focusing on whether there is a deal out there including reportedly available player that we’d want to do. The Boston Ce...

Are the Cavs a Threat, and How Can They Upgrade? Should Memphis Throw in the Chips? What to do About Jalen Brunson for Dallas? from 2022-01-19T02:57:10

The latest live mailbag features a ton of interesting questions about the Mavs, Cavs, and Grizz.  We also look at whether the Bulls or the Lakers have a better chance at the Finals, and Jerami Gran...

15 in 60 (Western Conference 1.17.22) from 2022-01-17T06:14

A look at the 15 teams in the West in roughly reverse order of record, from Houston to Phoenix.  Topics include HOU/SAC, LAC/SAS, DEN/LAL, plus why KAT turns it over so much on postups, why the War...

The Most Overrated Foods from 2022-01-14T01:43:01

The last preview of Arguing About Food on Dunc'd On.  Olivia and Nate Duncan pick their five most overrated foods and honorable mentions. Which foods do people go crazy for that maybe...they shoul...

NBA Trade Deadline Scuttlebutt with Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report from 2022-01-11T21:05:25

Jake Fischer discusses what he’s learned about the NBA Trade Deadline landscape in recent days. Which key players are likely to be available, what’s the mindset of teams like the Sixers, Kings, Pel...

13 in 100 (Eastern Conference 1.9.22) from 2022-01-10T00:47

Going in reverse order of the current standings, we take a closer look at the Eastern Conference for the first time in 2022, with more to come later in the week catching up with Brooklyn and Milwau...

Arguing About Food: The Five Objectively Best Foods with Olivia Duncan from 2022-01-07T02:54

We've started a new podcast about food! You can subscribe at the links below, but we're running the first episode on Dunc'd On. In the premiere episode, Olivia Duncan joins her brother Nate to ran...

How Do the Bulls Match Up in the East? CP or Kawhi All-Time? Time to Trade Lillard? Christian Wood’s Trade Value from 2022-01-05T03:19:54

Danny and Nate talk through the Bulls matchups with the other top teams in the East, whether CP or Kawhi has had a better career, why the Blazers should trade Lillard, Christian Wood’s trade value ...

Awards January 2022 from 2022-01-03T04:10:59

Who should win the major awards if the season ended today? A look at all the major categories, including MVP, All-NBA, DPOY, COY, ROY, EOY, plus a couple of made up categories as well. If you like...

The Top-10 Prospects in the NBA 2021-22 from 2021-12-30T04:46:53

Nate and Danny break down the top-10 prospects in the NBA age 23 and under.  In what order would we draft the young players in the NBA if starting a franchise right now? We continue through the top...

The Christmas Games 2021-22 from 2021-12-26T06:58:06

Despite the health challenges, some great Christmas games.  Golden State guts out a clutch win with a ton of absences in Phoenix, Milwaukee overcomes a 13-point deficit in the last 6 mins, New York...

Live Mailbag: Most Promising Rebuilding Teams; Most Important Stats; Jokic/Steph/KD’s Seasons in Context; Recent 1-Time All-Stars from 2021-12-22T06:31:59

The live mailbag gets into which rebuilding teams are the most promising, which recent All-Stars will never make it again, whether Jokic/Steph/KD is an unprecedented triumvirate, the most important...

15 in 60 (Western Conference 12.19.21) from 2021-12-20T06:43

Checking in on the Western Conference, discussing each team in loose alphabetical order as we have now reached the two-month mark of the 2021-22 season. Timestamps: Dallas and how they’ve looked wi...

15 in 60 Part 2 (Eastern Conference 12.14.21) from 2021-12-14T22:01

Wrapping up with part 2 of this 15 in 60, we look back on the past couple of weeks for four teams in the East: Orlando (0:00), Philadelphia (9:29), Toronto (18:04), and Washington (23:10).  If you...

11 in 90 (Eastern Conference 12.13.21) from 2021-12-14T00:55

Taking a closer look at the past couple of weeks for 11 teams in part 1 of an Eastern Conference 15 in 60. Timestamps: ATL (0:00), BOS (12:26), BRK (19:22), CHA (26:53), CHI (33:13), CLE (41:25), D...

Ben Taylor on NBA Evolution, The Value of Guard Defense, Greatest NBA Peaks, and Top-75 Snubs from 2021-12-09T02:00

Ben Taylor of the Thinking Basketball YouTube channel joins for the usual wide-ranging conversation. He looked closely at how new rule interpretations were affecting the league and its players. We ...

15 in 60 Mailbag! Part 2 (Western Conference 12.7.21) from 2021-12-08T02:30

Wrapping up our mailbag on the Western Conference, we continue in reverse alphabetical order, starting with the Grizzlies and concluding with the Mavs. Timestamps: Memphis and the emergence of Des...

15 in 60 Mailbag! Part 1 (Western Conference 12.5.21) from 2021-12-06T04:14

In part 1 of this Twitter mailbag, we answer listener questions on the Western Conference teams, starting with Utah and wrapping up with Minnesota.  Timestamps: Utah and the idea of a 2-for-1 trad...

Seth Partnow, Author of The Midrange Theory from 2021-12-03T02:00

Seth Partnow joins to discuss his book The Midrange Theory, how “real” the 2020 and 2021 seasons were, the changing NBA environment this year and which teams are helped and hurt, plus how to commun...

Agent Todd Ramasar, CEO of Life Sports Agency from 2021-12-02T02:00

Todd Ramasar represents Pascal Siakam, Kevon Looney, Josh Primo, and Thomas Bryant among other NBA and international players. We discuss his path to this point, what his pitch is when recruiting pl...

Ryan McDonough from 2021-12-01T02:00

Former Suns GM Ryan McDonough joins. Topics: what teams are looking at during this point in the season, what the Lakers and Nets need to get better this year, how the Sixers and Nets have navigated...

Awards 11.29.21 Part 2 from 2021-11-30T02:20:48

The quarter pole of the season gives us a chance to look at Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year, 6th Man of the Year, Executive of the Year, and the most surprising and disappointing teams and pl...

Dunc'd On Prime Free Preview: Awards 11.29.21 Part 1 from 2021-11-29T06:09:51

The quarter pole of the season is a great chance to take stock of the league. In Part 1, a look at MVP, All-NBA, and Defensive Player of the Year. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your lif...

Dunc’d On Live Mailbag: Spurs and Cavs’ Next Steps, Effects of New Rules, Is There Anyone Like Steph, and More from 2021-11-24T00:35:33

More great questions from listeners, revolving around the plan in Cleveland with the emergence of Evan Mobley, what will happen with the Spurs’ future, building a team around Nikola Jokic, and much...

15 in 60 (Eastern Conference 11.21.21) from 2021-11-22T02:00

A look at the past couple of weeks for the 15 teams in the Eastern Conference, going in largely alphabetical order from Atlanta to Washington. Timestamps: Atlanta and what has gone wrong with thei...

Mini Live Mailbag: Raps Early Season, Portland’s Frontcourt; Bulls Playoff Chances; GSW’s Defense from 2021-11-17T01:41:30

A short mini live mailbag, featuring questions on the Raptors and Scottie Barnes, Larry Nance at center for Portland, the Bulls’ playoff chances, and how Golden State’s defense is so good. If you ...

15 in 60 Mailbag! (Western Conference 11.14.21) from 2021-11-15T02:00

A mailbag from listener questions via Twitter, looking at the 15 teams in the West in reverse alphabetical order. Timestamps: UTA (0:00), SAS (10:01), SAC (19:04), POR (26:30), PHX (32:38), OKC (4...

15 in 60 (Eastern Conference 11.8.21) from 2021-11-07T17:27

A look at the 15 teams in the Eastern Conference in a rough reverse alphabetical order.  Why the Wiz are surging, looking at the Bulls’ defense for signs of flukiness, Boston’s throttling of Miami,...

Live Mailbag: Best City Uniforms, Wings That Could Move, Draft Evaluation process, and more from 2021-11-03T02:23:03

Nate and Danny take live questions on the best city edition uniforms, the wings contenders may try to trade for, our favorite players to watch, the Kings’ path forward, and Chauncey Billups’ rotati...

15 in 60 (Western Conference 10.31.21) from 2021-10-31T22:55

Our first look at the Western Conference this season, discussing each team in the West in a loose alphabetical order over almost 2 hours. Timestamps: DAL (6:40), DEN (14:27), GSW and MEM (20:52), ...

Around the NBA’s First Weekend from 2021-10-25T06:12:31

We go through our observations on teams we haven’t discussed extensively yet, focusing mostly on the Western conference with a few of their East opponents thrown in. If you like Dunc’d On, you or ...

Season Predictions 2021-22 from 2021-10-20T01:00

Nate and Danny pick outcomes for every team and all the awards including MVP, DPOY, COY, 6th Man, Most Improved, and more.  If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my wife Ai...

Houston Rockets 2021-22 Season Outlook with Kelly Iko; Philadelphia 76ers 2021-22 Season Outlook with Derek Bodner from 2021-10-18T01:11:35

Kelly Iko of The Athletic joins to discuss the Houston Rockets season. What to expect from Jalen Green, and what to make of his pairing with Kevin Porter, Jr?  How will the rest of their rookies fa...

Dunc'd On Prime free preview: Toronto Raptors 2021-22 Outlook with Blake Murphy; New Orleans Pelicans 2021-22 Outlook with Shamit Dua from 2021-10-13T01:00

Blake Murphy of Sportsnet joins to discuss Toronto's season. The Raptors are slowly moving into a new era. What to expect from Scottie Barnes, the prospects for an elite defense, and whether OG Anu...

Phoenix Suns 2021-22 Season Outlook with Michael Schwartz; Portland Trail Blazers 2021-22 Outlook with Mike Richman from 2021-10-11T06:12:06

Michael Schwartz of ESPN on the Phoenix Suns. What will continue from last year’s magical run, and will anything regress? We also discuss the Ayton and Bridges extension impasses and give our predi...

Miami Heat 2021-22 Season Outlook with Ethan Skolnick; Chicago Bulls 2021-22 Season Outlook with Rob Schaefer from 2021-10-07T01:00

Ethan Skolnick of the Five on the Floor Pod and Five Reasons Sports joins to discuss the Heat offseason. The evolution of Bam, what to expect from Lowry, plus a ton of great info in here about the ...

Brooklyn Nets 2021-22 Season Outlook with Brian Lewis; Utah Jazz 2021-22 Season Outlook with David Locke from 2021-10-03T23:00

Nets beat man Brian Lewis of the New York Post discusses their prospects for the season. How will the center position shake out, what does he make of Steve Nash as a coach, why haven’t Harden and K...

LA Clippers 2021-22 Season Outlook with Sabreena Merchant from 2021-09-30T01:59

Sabreena Merchant (@sabreenajm) of SB Nation joins to discuss whether the LA Clippers can bottle their playoff formula for this season without Kawhi Leonard. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone ...

Golden State Warriors 2021-22 Outlook with Anthony Slater; Atlanta Hawks 2021-22 Outlook with Bradley Rowland from 2021-09-27T00:00

Anthony Slater of The Athletic looks forward to the Warriors’ season.  Can Steph and Draymond keep it up? How will they play with so few centers?  What to expect from the newcomers, and the return ...

Western Conference Over/Unders 2021-22 and Best Bets from 2021-09-20T00:03:21

Nate and Danny go through the Western Conference Over/Unders in reverse alphabetical order, as Nate engages in some epic waffling. If you like Dunc’d On, you or someone in your life might like my ...

Mock Rookie Extensions 2021-22 from 2021-09-13T01:00

Dan Feldman of NBC Sports joins Danny Leroux as GMs while Nate is the player agent to try to work out extensions for the rookies from the 2018 draft.  Included: Deandre Ayton, Jaren Jackson, Jr., M...

NBA Summer League Prospect Review 2021, Part 4 from 2021-09-07T01:00

Part 4 of our Summer League Prospect Review features the Celtics, Hawks, Mavs, Nuggets, Lakers, T-Wolves, Pelicans, Sixers, Blazers, Spurs, Raptors, Wizards. Listen in for our thoughts on key playe...

Summer League Prospect Review Part 1 (2021) from 2021-08-30T01:00

In Part 1, we look at all the major players on some of the most intriguing summer league teams, the Nets, Hornets, Bulls, Cavs, Pistons, Warriors, and Rockets.  Key players include James Bouknight,...

2021 Eastern Conference Offseason Grades from 2021-08-23T01:00

A look at the offseasons for all 15 teams in the Eastern Conference.  How did they do given the resources they had available? Plus we catch up on all the new contracts, extensions, and trades from...

2020 East Offseason Re-Grades; Kawhi and Schröder Sign from 2021-08-15T00:30:40

A look back at an active 2020 offseason for the Eastern Conference.  How do the big decisions for teams like the Raptors, Heat, Hawks, and Celtics look in retrospect? First though, Kawhi Leonard s...

Gold Medal Game; Days 5 and 6 of 2021 Free Agency from 2021-08-07T23:39:16

We spend about 15 mins on Team USA's run and the gold medal game vs France. More signings and contract details emerge throughout the league, plus why the league is in such a weird situation with "...

Live Mailbag! DeRozan to the Bulls; Lakers Fill Out Around Russ; Remaining Free Agents from 2021-08-04T00:22:25

We react to the Bulls’ blockbuster moves, the Lakers building a balanced roster, and what the Sixers can do now with Lowry off the board. Plus, a cameo from Coach Nick.If you like Dunc’d On, you o...

Dunc'd On Prime Preview: Day 1 of 2021 Free Agency from 2021-08-03T08:10:26

You know what we do on days like this. Buckle up for the first half of our podcast discussing every deal and every team on a huge Day 1 of free agency.  Part 2, which runs another 1:20, is availabl...

Dunc’d On Prime Free Preview: Russell Westbrook to the Lakers from 2021-07-30T07:41:06

A free preview of Dunc’d On Prime, discussing all the ramifications for both teams of the Russell Westbrook megadeal to the LA Lakers.  Get this show ad-free, plus another four episodes per week. ...

ESPN's Mike Schmitz on the 2021 Draft from 2021-07-27T23:25:43

Mike Schmitz joins for his annual visit to go deep into the weeds on the top of the draft.  We hit on the strengths, weaknesses, and misconceptions on the players projected to go in the top-7, plus...

2021 Mock Offseason Part 1 with Kevin Pelton, Dan Feldman, and Danny Leroux from 2021-07-23T04:22:28

The 7th annual Mock Offseason.  In Part 1, Ben Simmons trade talks commence, Kawhi looks for his next deal, Chris Paul puts Phoenix’s feet to the fire, John Collins’ restricted free agent negotiati...

Larry Coon on a Possible New TV Deal. Plus Live Mailbag: Kings’ Trade Ideas; Jarrett Allen’s Future; What Lakers Need; Scouting Shooters from 2021-07-21T04:59:54

Larry Coon of Sports Business Classroom joins to discuss how the league managed the pandemic financially and what impact a new TV deal could have on the cap going forward. Then, the live mailbag i...

2021 NBA Finals Game 5; Jalen Green Scouting Report from 2021-07-19T00:55

Another nailbiter sealed by another huge Giannis play.  Did the Bucks just absorb the Suns’ best shot, or can they play better in Game 6 and take the series back to Phoenix? Is Jalen Green the nex...

Live Mailbag: Ben Simmons Trades; Ayton or Towns; Top of the Draft and More from 2021-07-14T04:09:19

We get into the weeds on why a Ben Simmons trade is so hard and why the Sixers may struggle to find the All-Star they’re looking for in return. Plus whether we’d rather have Deandre Ayton or Karl-A...

2021 NBA Finals Game 3; Jalen Suggs Scouting Report; Portland Trail Blazers Offseason from 2021-07-12T03:42

The Bucks get back into the series with one of the great games in Finals history by Giannis Antetokounmpo. How can the Suns respond in Game 4 (0:00)? Jalen Suggs is considered a top-5 lock. Is he ...

ATL/MIL Game 6; MIA Offseason Outlook; Evan Mobley Scouting Report from 2021-07-05T01:00

The Milwaukee Bucks put together their 2nd straight wire-to-wire win and reach their first NBA Finals since 1974 on the back of a great Khris Middleton performance. The Miami Heat have a fascinati...

Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets Offseason Outlooks; Rewind: Phoenix Suns 2020-21 Outlook with Michael Schwartz of ESPN from 2021-07-02T06:42:49

The Bulls have a very complicated decision with the renegotiation and extension of Zach LaVine, plus the need to upgrade at point guard. Charlotte has no centers under contract and $20 million in ...

LAC/PHX Game 4; ATL/MIL Game 3; DAL and DEN 2021 Offseason Outlooks from 2021-06-28T05:39:52

Deandre Ayton has made Ty Lue afraid to go small, while Trae Young’s injury casts a pall over the Atlanta-Milwaukee series. The Mavs have THJ as a key free agent, but should they be setting their ...

Utah Jazz and Brooklyn Nets Offseason Outlooks from 2021-06-23T22:58

The Jazz: Re-signing Conley, getting room under the tax, getting more athletic on the wing. The Nets: Re-signing their free agents, what do they actually need, how much will they spend, and what c...

Totally Insane Weekend Wrap-Up: MIL/BRK Game 7; ATL/PHI Game 7; LAC/PHX Game 1; Kemba/Horford Trade from 2021-06-21T05:03:39

Milwaukee somehow grinds out a Game 7 win despite one of the greatest performances ever in a series by Kevin Durant. We break this down from every angle, including all the key possessions and perfo...

Playoff Weekend Wrap-Up; Free Agent Small Forward Analysis from 2021-06-14T04:36:46

The Clippers finally win a game in the series, but Nate and Danny disagree on how much that changes the outlook.  Is Milwaukee now…..the favorite in their series with the Nets after Kyrie’s injury...

Portland’s Coaching Search; Offseason Trades; Heliocentric Mavs, and more: Live Mailbag from 2021-06-09T16:48:06

The weekly live mailbag, including a look at whom Portland should hire, whether Dallas should look to move Kristaps Porzingis for CJ McCollum, the merits of the Luka heliocentric style, and more. ...

Better Audio--Playoff Weekend Wrap: Milwaukee/Brooklyn Game 1, Dallas/LA Clippers Game 7, Atlanta/Philadelphia Game 1 from 2021-06-07T16:57:40

We break down a surprise Brooklyn win after James Harden lasts only 1 possession in Game 1.  Kawhi Leonard and Luka Doncic had an all-time duel to the end in Clippers/Mavericks. Atlanta largely dom...

KD or Harden as Lead Guy; Porzingis’ Dallas Future; Jimmy Butler’s Extension and more Live Mailbag from 2021-06-02T00:45:51

This week’s live mailbag looks at whether KD or Harden could have won without another MVP next to them, whether the Mavs need to move KP even if it’s a minimal return, whether Miami should offer Ji...

Huge Weekend Playoff Wrap-Up from 2021-05-31T05:54

We catch up on Sunday’s action, with the Clippers seemingly figuring out the Mavs, yet another crazy health turn in Lakers/Suns giving LA their first test in the AD era, Atlanta throttling the Knic...

Live Mailbag: Hornets Next Move, Favorite Players Growing Up, Oubre’s Market, and More from 2021-05-26T00:19:16

The great questions keep coming from listeners on Locker Room.  Will the Hornets make a snap move or trust their development? Would the Raptors rather move their solid vets or try to make the playo...

All 8 Game 1s of the 2021 1st Round from 2021-05-24T06:36

Why the Clippers could be in some trouble against the Mavs.   Milwaukee barely holds on against Miami, but find out why we’ve got a lot of confidence in the Bucks this series.  Portland’s solid st...

Prime Free Preview: Play-In Mania; GSW/LAL and SAS/MEM from 2021-05-20T07:24

Enjoy this free preview of Dunc'd On Prime just in time for the playoffs. We're running a special sale of a year's Total Access Membership for 35% off the monthly price.  Join Danny and me at duncd...

Zion’s New Orleans Future; Lakers and Warriors Playoff Odds, Making Regular Season Mean More--Live Mailbag 5.18.21 from 2021-05-19T00:22

The usual great questions abound, hitting on why Nate thinks Zion is unhappy in New Orleans, the chances of the Lakers and Warriors to make noise in the playoffs, Danny’s idea to make the regular s...

Play-In to Play-In from 2021-05-17T06:01

A run through one of the wilder days in NBA history in chronological order.  Washington comes back to grab the 8th seed over Charlotte on the backs of…...Robin Lopez and Ish Smith.  The Bucks coul...

Live Mailbag: Coaches on Hot Seat, NBL for Prospects, Anthony Edwards, Best Defensive Player for Modern Era from 2021-05-12T01:29:52

The weekly Locker Room hangout with tons of great questions: Will the NBL continue to produce NBA talent? Some under-the-radar coaches on the hot seat; which historical defender would you want for ...

Mega Season Awards Pod 2020-21 from 2021-05-10T03:43:08

A ridiculous amount of time on MVP and All-NBA, including why Nikola Jokic isn’t the automatic MVP many others seem to think he is. Plus we struggle with the usual outstanding cast of candidates a...

NBA Analytics Guru Evan Wasch; Live Mailbag from 2021-05-05T01:04:18

Evan Wasch joins for a 10-minute interview to discuss the NBA’s play-in tournament.  How is it shaping up so far, and what did the league consider before implementing it? Then, our weekly Locker R...

15 in 60 Mailbag! (Western Conference 5.2.21) from 2021-05-02T04:11

A look at the 15 teams in the Western Conference using questions submitted by listeners.  We go in alphabetical order from Dallas to Utah. Timestamps: DAL (0:00), DEN (9:29), GSW (16:52), HOU (20:...

Live Mailbag 4.27.21: Mavs offseason, 2018 redraft, West contenders, and more from 2021-04-28T00:37:10

The topics for this week: A Mavs offseason debate between two fans, the Hornets’ best lineups in the play-in/offs, where MPJ would go in a 2018 redraft, whether the Clippers’ offense and Suns’ defe...

15 in 60 Mailbag! (Eastern Conference 4.26.21) from 2021-04-26T00:43

A bunch of great team-specific questions from Twitter and our Discord on the 15 teams of the East in alphabetical order. Timestamps: ATL (0:00), BOS (13:03), BKN (20:20), CHA (29:52), CHI (38:33),...

Live Mailbag 4.20.21: Nate’s Bad Guesses, Raps and Mavs Offseasons, VO Next Deal, Curry MVP, and more from 2021-04-21T02:54:26

Another great mailbag, including Nate hopelessly trying to guess a player based on his stats, what the Raps and Mavs should do this offseason, Victor Oladipo’s next contract, Curry’s MVP chances, a...

The Top 20!!! Players in the NBA 2020-21 from 2021-04-19T01:00

Over 2 hours ranking the best players in the NBA—we just needed that much time.  This was one of the hardest years ever with so many stars healthy and playing at a ridiculously high level—we conclu...

Live Mailbag 4.13.21 from 2021-04-14T00:40:33

Here's a pod version of our Locker Room hangout from today, where we hit on a ton of interesting questions and get some live interaction with listeners. Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days ...

15 in 60 (Western Conference 4.12.21) from 2021-04-12T06:48

A look at the 15 teams in the West in order of the standings. Included: UTA/PHX from last week (0:00), how the Nuggets guarded Kawhi with Aaron Gordon (22:39),  the Lakers’ recent strong play (38:1...

Live Mailbag 4.6.21 from 2021-04-07T03:45:54

The weekly Locker Room chat with tons of topics, including the Warriors’ offseason and whether we’d trade Wiseman in the offseason, possible Horford trade destinations, the ideal partner for Trae Y...

15 in 60 (Eastern Conference 4.5.21) from 2021-04-05T06:15

A look at the 15 teams in the East in reverse alphabetical order.  Included: The Wizards’ play-in chances (0:00), Toronto’s Siakam at center units (7:25); Philly without Embiid (16:22); Chuma Okeke...

Live Mailbag: Thunder and Spurs Cores, G-League Ignite a Success, DeMar Back to the Raps, and Much More from 2021-03-31T00:28:04

Taking live questions from listeners: Was the G-League Ignite a success, and how will it change college basketball? Who on the Thunder will be part of their future? What should the Raptors do in fr...

15 in 60 (Western Conference 3.29.21) from 2021-03-29T06:32

A look at each team in the West in alphabetical order, including Jalen Brunson’s season (0:00), Aaron Gordon’s Nuggets debut (8:07), Golden State’s weird frontcourt (17:20), John Wall’s toil this y...

Bonus Pod: Locker Room Hangout 3.23.21 from 2021-03-24T04:00

Here's a pod version of our Locker Room hangout from today, where we hit on a ton of interesting questions and get some live interaction with listeners. Also, our next NBA League Pass game is Mond...

NBA Awards (3.22.21) from 2021-03-22T06:29

We slog through a ridiculously crowded MVP field with 6 to 8 legitimate candidates before finally settling on our top-fives. All-NBA is no easier, especially the dreaded 3rd team guards.Plus DPOY,...

Mock Trade Deadline 2020-21 Part 1 from 2021-03-13T03:15:05

Year six(!) of the Mock Trade Deadline is here.  Dan Feldman of NBC Sports and Kevin Pelton of ESPN join Nate and Danny. We each take a quarter of the league and try to find homes for all the playe...

The Top-10 Prospects in the NBA 2020-21 from 2021-03-08T05:00

Which players 23 and under will have the best careers?  We look at where Luka, Zion, Ja, Tatum, LaMelo, and many others rank in our projection of future value.  Plus a look back at the Top-10 prosp...

15 in 60 (Eastern Conference 3.1.21) Plus Cap Nerdery with Eric Pincus from 2021-03-01T07:00

Our bi-weekly look at the 15 teams in the East. Included: Why Gallo has been less effective this year, Robert Williams’ defense, Isaiah Stewart’s defense, the Knicks’ win over the Pistons, the Buck...

Mega 15 in 60 (Western Conference 2.22.21) from 2021-02-22T03:45

A look at all 15 teams in the West, including LAC/UTA takeaways, Damian Lillard in the clutch, a full breakdown on Anthony Edwards, Jamal Murray’s 50-point game as one of the most efficient in NBA ...

15 in 60 (Eastern Conference 2.15.20) from 2021-02-15T09:12

A look at the latest for all 15 teams in the East.  Including what’s wrong with Boston’s offense, the development of Bam Adebayo, check ins on young wings Isaac Okoro, Chuma Okeke, and Patrick Will...

West 15 in 60 Mailbag (2.7.21) from 2021-02-08T05:28

A mailbag on the Western Conference using questions from Twitter, we hit on listeners' most pressing topics for all 15 teams.  Timestamps: DAL (0:00), DEN (7:41), GSW (17:15), HOU (24:46), LAC (32...

East 15 in 60 Mailbag (1.31.21) from 2021-02-01T06:28

A mailbag on the Eastern Conference using questions from Twitter, we hit on listeners' most pressing topics for all 15 teams. Timestamps: ATL (0:00), BOS (7:57), BKN (18:13), CHA (25:05), CHI (32:...

Re-Grading the 2019 Offseason (West) from 2021-01-25T05:00

Nate and Danny look back at the 2019 offseason for the Western Conference teams. How do teams like the Grizzlies, Lakers, Clippers and Rockets look with the benefit of hindsight? We assess the move...

15 in 60 (Western Conference 1.17.21) from 2021-01-18T08:25:50

Taking a look at all 15 teams in the Western Conference, starting with the recent Jazz-Nuggets matchup, then going in rough reverse alphabetical order.  Timestamps: DEN and UTA (0:00), SAS (12:28)...

15 in 60 (Eastern Conference 1.10.21) from 2021-01-10T23:06:32

Our first run through the Eastern Conference of the 2020-21 season. Going mostly in alphabetical order, we start with Atlanta and Charlotte and wrap up with Detroit.  Timestamps: ATL (0:00), CHA (...

15 in 60 (Western Conference 1.3.21) from 2021-01-03T22:29

Taking a look at all 15 teams out West for the first time of the 2020-21 season, plus a preview for Monday’s League Pass NBACast matchup between Golden State and Sacramento.  Timestamps: DAL (0:00...

18-Team Weekend Wrap-Up from 2020-12-28T08:35:03

We hit on 18 of the 20 teams that didn’t play on Christmas, recapping a packed weekend of action.  In order: ATL/MEM (0:00), DET/CLE (11:58), CHA/OKC (26:39), CHI/IND (35:56), ORL/WAS (46:18), HOU/...

#NBA Cast on League Pass: WAS @ PHI Lookahead from 2020-12-23T06:59:32

NBA League Pass has a free preview the first week of the season, including Nate and Danny calling WAS @ PHI live on December 23. We get you ready for the game, including the key matchups with Joel ...

Western Conference Over/Unders; Gobert/Kuzma Extensions from 2020-12-21T07:29:21

We go in alphabetical order and assess whether each team in the West will over- or underperform their Vegas expectations.  There are quite a few disagreements this year, 5 alone in the Western Conf...

Dunc'd On Prime preview: GSW 2020-21 Outlook with Anthony Slater from 2020-12-19T03:03:41

Anthony V. Slater of The Athletic on the Warriors season. We haven’t seen James Wiseman in preseason, what are the Warriors saying about him behind the scenes? What do we expect from Steph Curry th...

Dunc'd On Prime preview: PHI 2020-21 Outlook with Derek Bodner from 2020-12-18T05:00

Derek Bodner of The Athletic on the 76ers upcoming season.  Now that the team is focused on Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid, can they carry this group into contention?  How does the new rotation fit ar...

Dunc'd On Prime preview: DAL 2020-21 Outlook with Tim Cato from 2020-12-17T05:30

Mavs beat reporter Tim Cato on the revamped Mavs. How good can the defense be, what’s the state of Kristaps Porzingis’ health, what did Luka work on this offseason, is Dwight Powell healthy, and ca...

Dunc'd On Prime preview: BRK 2020-21 Outlook with Brian Lewis from 2020-12-17T05:00

Brian Lewis of the NY Post to discuss the Nets. How are KD and Kyrie looking? What will the rotation on this deep team look like? Will on- and off-court chemistry issues derail the Nets’ season? An...

Dunc'd On Prime preview: Bucks Here; UTA 2020-21 Outlook with David Locke from 2020-12-16T05:00

Giannis Antetokounmpo signs the supermax with Milwaukee.  What this means for the Bucks and him going forward, plus winners and losers around the league from this monumental decision. Then Jazz ra...

Dunc'd On Prime preview: IND 2020-21 Season Outlook with J. Michael from 2020-12-15T05:00

J. Michael of the Indy Star joins to discuss the Pacers’ offseason, the McMillan firing, the Bjorkgren hire, and the Pacers’ outlook for the season. Included: what to expect from Victor Oladipo and...

TOR 2020-21 Outlook with Blake Murphy; DEN 2020-21 Outlook with Adam Mares from 2020-12-14T04:08:38

Blake Murphy of the Athletic discusses the Raptors season. We hit on where Pascal Siakam can improve to become a true number 1 option, which of the young rotation wings will emerge (including of co...

BOS Outlook w/ Jared Weiss; LAC Outlook w/ Jovan Buha from 2020-12-06T22:05:31

Jared Weiss of the Athletic on the Boston Celtics upcoming season. What’s the latest with Kemba’s knee, how can Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown take steps forward, which young guys will emerge into r...

Mock Rookie Extensions 2020 from 2020-11-30T06:33:13

Dan Feldman and Danny Leroux are the teams and Nate is the player agent as they try to negotiate extensions for players like Lonzo Ball, Jonathan Isaac, Lauri Markkanen, John Collins, OG Anunoby, D...

Free Agency Winners and Losers; Day 3 Every Deal, Every Team from 2020-11-23T06:57:35

We start with a look at which teams did the best and worst with most of the offseason now complete, plus an underrated story that could shape the league years from now. Then the rundown of every s...

Prime Sneak Preview: The Key Trades of the 2020 NBA Draft from 2020-11-19T09:19:38

Join Nate and Danny for a sneak preview of Dunc’d On Prime, discussing the key trades of draft night including the big OKC/Philly trade and the Wolves’ pick of Anthony Edwards. Dunc’d On is exclus...

Prime Sneak Preview: Mike Schmitz on Anthony Edwards from 2020-11-16T19:02:03

Draft guru Mike Schmitz pops in for his annual appearance before the draft.  We discuss ESPN’s latest mock with Anthony Edwards going #1 to the Wolves, and why Schmitz is higher on him than others....

Schröder Trade; How the Year Will Look; DET and MIA Offseasons from 2020-11-16T05:59:54

Who won the Dennis Schröder trade, and what this means for the Lakers’ offseason? A breakdown of all the changes to the CBA, including dates for this season and a luxury tax change that will help ...

2020 Mock Offseason Part 1 from 2020-11-13T05:00

The 2020 mock offseason is here with Dan Feldman, Kevin Pelton, and Danny Leroux. In part 1, we start trying to find trades for Jrue Holiday, Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, and Golden State’s $17.2...

Evaluating the CBA Changes; Jrue Deals; MIN Offseason Outlook from 2020-11-09T05:50:02

What do the reported changes to the CBA mean going forward, and which side got a better deal? The Pels are listening to offers on Jrue Holiday. What kind of package would make sense for him? Many ...

Big Free Agency Outlooks: Atlanta, Chicago, and Toronto from 2020-11-02T02:00

The Atlanta Hawks have over $40 million in cap space and a mandate to improve. They hold the key to free agency in many ways and for many free agents. Which players should they target in free agenc...

Killian Hayes Scouting Report; LAC Offseason Outlook from 2020-10-26T01:32:05

A look at French point guard Killian Hayes, who is the most volatile prospect according to mock drafts.  Where do we fall on the ledger? Can his pick-and-roll ability and impressive stats at 18 ove...

Free Agency Rumors; LA Lakers Offseason; Deni Avdija Scouting Report from 2020-10-19T01:45:08

The latest news and rumors, including the League/NBPA negotiations, opt-outs, front office and coaching news, and more. Then a look at the Lakers offseason and how they could be even better next y...

LA Wins the Championship; Our Favorite Moments From a Crazy Year; Tyrese Haliburton Scouting Report from 2020-10-12T04:05:44

LA overwhelms an exhausted Miami team to give LeBron his 4th title. We take stock of the Lakers’ season and look at how it changed the perception of the key figures. Then (29') we look back on the...

2020 NBA Finals Game 3; BOS Offseason Outlook; Obi Toppin Scouting Report from 2020-10-05T05:15

Jimmy Butler has one of the best games in Finals history. How did the Heat and Lakers’ strategies make that possible, and how did the Heat finally stop the Lakers on the other end? Then we look at...

COVID and POTUS with Dr. Carl Bergstrom from 2020-10-04T06:40:45

Dr. Carl Bergstrom joins to discuss the crazy news that Donald Trump has been hospitalized for COVID-19.  Included: What to believe about the President’s condition and the timeline of infection?Wh...

Another HUGE Episode. Offseason Mailbag; Ranking the Free Agent Bigs; MIA/BOS Game 6, LAL/DEN Game 5 from 2020-09-28T05:45:40

A mailbag from listeners with questions focusing exclusively on the 2020 offseason. Discussing the market for the free agent bigs 31:45BOS/MIA Game 6 51:30 LAL/DEN Game 5 1:11

Ranking the Free Agent Guards; LAL/DEN Game 2 from 2020-09-21T04:50:37

The free agent point guards, including a long segment on possible destinations for Fred Van Vleet. We also look at Goran Dragic, the backup point guard market, and restricted free agents. We give ...

MEGA Episode: The Cap Space Derby; Ranking the Free Agent Forwards; LAC/DEN Game 6; BOS/MIA Outlook from 2020-09-14T00:06:27

Which teams have cap space, and which teams are looking at the mid-level exception or a big tax payment? Denver pushes the Clippers to an unlikely Game 7. The Clippers are struggling, but it’s tim...

LAL/HOU Game 2; MIA/MIL Game 4; LAC/DEN Game 2 from 2020-09-07T06:04:14

The Lakers even up as their bench kills it and Russell Westbrook...does not. Milwaukee teeters on the edge but salvages their season for another game without Giannis.The Nuggets completely revise ...

MIL/MIA Game 3; Giannis Future; HOU/LAL Game 1; BOS/TOR Game 4 from 2020-09-06T03:26:17

How Miami continues to expose the flaws of Giannis and the Bucks, and a first look at how a loss could affect his future with the franchise.  Houston throttles the Lakers in Game 1, how has the se...

TOR/BOS Game 3; LAL/HOU Outlook; LAC/DEN Game 1; Nash Hired in BRK from 2020-09-04T06:42:11

A crazy old school Dunc’d On deep dive on a crazy game between Boston and Toronto. A long look at the fascinating questions in Houston/LAL.  The Clippers roll Denver, and what do we think of the st...

OKC/HOU Game 7; MIL/MIA Game 2; LAC/DEN Outlook from 2020-09-03T06:27:36

Our second crazy Game 7 in as many nights as Houston somehow holds on against OKC. Then, how Miami took a 2-0 lead against Milwaukee. Are the Bucks done? What about the controversial ending?Starti...

DEN/UTA Game 7; BOS/TOR Game 2 from 2020-09-02T06:28:33

We break down a completely ridiculous ending to a completely ridiculous series in Denver/Utah. Then, how Boston took a 2-0 lead against Toronto.Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-fr...

OKC/HOU Game 6; MIL/MIA Game 1 from 2020-09-01T05:57:43

Director of Basketball Research Ben Dull joins to discuss the night’s action, including OKC pulling out another clutch win as Russell Westbrook torpedoes Houston, and the Bucks looking like they co...

Seth Partnow on DEN/UTA Game 6; BOS/TOR Game 1; LAC/DAL Game 6 from 2020-08-31T05:30

Seth Partnow of The Athletic joins to discuss Sunday’s action, including another crazy Denver/Utah game, whether Boston’s win sets a trend in their series against Toronto, and how the Clippers figu...

HOU/OKC Game 5; McMillan Firing; TOR/BOS and MIL/MIA Series Outlook from 2020-08-30T02:06:22

Lu Dort’s struggles, Harden’s brilliance, and ejections highlight Game 5. We discuss what OKC can do to jump start their offense after a miserable outing. Then a look at Nate McMillan’s firing in ...

NBA Players Cancel the Games to Protest Racism and Police Brutality from 2020-08-27T01:08

A few short thoughts on today's protest and what we all need to do in the continuing fight against racism and police brutality. Wisconsin Reels After Police Shooting of Jacob BlakePolice shootings...

Murray Goes Crazy Again; PG Shows Up; Lots of News Including DPOY and COY from 2020-08-26T08:04:28

Denver roars back to force a Game 6 behind another crazy Jamal Murray performance and some actual defense. The Clippers put up a buck fifty, but it was their defense that stole the show.The NBA pu...

OKC Levels It Up; Lakers Put Portland on the Ropes; Pacers Postmortem; Brett Brown fired from 2020-08-25T05:16:58

OKC outmaneuvers HOU as Chris Paul again gets the better of James Harden in crunchtime (0:00). The Lakers jump out 15-0 and never look back as Portland leaves its best card in the deck (23:00).Ind...

Historic Weekend Wrap-Up: DAL/LAC Classic, UTA/DEN, OKC/HOU, MIA/IND, MIL/ORL from 2020-08-24T06:04:11

A massive breakdown of DAL/LAC, including Luka’s crazy game-winner and all the machinations down the stretch in a brilliant series. The first ever NBA playoff game with 2 players scoring 50 points...

Lotto Results; Game 2s MIA/IND, HOU/OKC, LAL/POR, MIL/ORL from 2020-08-21T07:44:12

How do the lottery results change the landscape of the league? And we start talking about who these teams should take. The first two and last two games of the day had similar themes to one another...

Game 2s: DAL/LAC; DEN/UTA; BOS/PHI; BRK/TOR, Lottery Outlook from 2020-08-20T07:12:29

Dallas has been the better team through two games against the Clippers.  Any concern for them? Utah has definitely been the better team through 2 games against Denver, can the Nuggets turn that ar...

The Future of Dunc’d On from 2020-08-19T08:37:36

Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pricing as a Founding Member, pl...

All FOUR Game 1s: POR/LAL; ORL/MIL; HOU/OKC; MIA/IND; News from 2020-08-19T08:22:09

Huge pod with in-depth breakdowns of four Game 1s and proposed adjustments for each team, plus a big announcement about the future of Dunc’d On (see below).  POR/LAL.  What about the Lakers’ strug...

All 3 Game 1s: UTA/DEN, LAC/DAL, PHI/BOS from 2020-08-18T07:54:36

In-depth breakdowns of the 3 big games today. We go long on the OT classic between Denver and Utah, Jamal Murray’s crazy ending and Donovan Mitchell’s 57. The main strategic elements of the Clippe...

UTA/DEN, PHI/BOS, OKC/HOU Playoff Outlooks, Overall Playoff Predictions from 2020-08-16T20:33:46

A look ahead at what to expect in the matchups between UTA/DEN (0:00), PHI/BOS (26:24), and OKC/HOU (45:05).  We break down what to expect on both sides of the ball for each team. You can subscrib...

Portland Plays In; NBA Layoffs; Playoff Outlooks for LAL/POR, LAC/DAL, MIL/ORL, and BRK/TOR from 2020-08-16T01:53:29

The first ever play-in game, as Dame and CJ power Portland into the playoffs against a game Memphis team. Sacramento makes a needed front office change, but the process remains awful.Chicago and N...

POR/BRK Classic; MEM/MIL, Play-In Outlook; Bubble Awards from 2020-08-14T06:43:28

Dame Lillard does it again vs the Nets, dragging the Blazers to another crazy win. We go in-depth on how they did it. Memphis takes care of business against the Bucks (Fawns?) with TWO triple-doub...

Playoffs Almost Set; MIA/IND Series Preview from 2020-08-13T05:44

Mike Muscala hits his biggest shot ever for the Sixers, as OKC loses their draft pick to Philly with a hilarious 22-point 4th quarter comeback with their reserves. We run through the rest of the d...

Lillard and Wilt; Ja Can’t Do It Alone; Butler vs Warren from 2020-08-12T03:41:26

Damian Lillard gets his 3rd 60-point game of the season in another virtuoso performance to put Portland in command for the 8th seed. We run through the West playoff picture with one game remaining...

22 in 66 from 2020-08-10T07:01:15

We look at all 22 teams in the bubble and catch you up on their performances to date, playoff chances, who is playing well, and much more. And don’t forget! Nate and Danny will be broadcasting Cel...

Battle of the Undefeateds; Pels D Collapses; Dame in Total Control; News and Playoff Scenarios from 2020-08-07T06:42:46

A deep dive on a really fun Phoenix/Indiana game, as we get a chance to discuss one of the best wing defense games we’ve seen all year, plus discuss the improvement of Deandre Ayton. New Orleans b...

DeMarre Carroll on His Basketball Evolution; UTA/MEM with Danny from 2020-08-06T03:45

Rockets forward DeMarre Carroll joins at 16:40. He gives some unique insight into the Rockets’ strategy in that crazy game against the Bucks.  We also get into what inspired him to change his game ...

BOS/MIA, LAC/PHX, SAC/DAL Does JJJ’s Injury Kill Memphis Playoff Chances? from 2020-08-05T05:38:14

Miami’s defense looks dominant, while Bam Adebayo had a dominant game himself against Boston’s small unit. Devin Booker hits a ridiculous game-winner against the Clippers in a high-level game for ...

Philly Shakes Off a Loss, Porter’s Career High, Ja vs. Zion II from 2020-08-04T06:53:26

Philly withstands a huge 43-point 4th quarter from San Antonio to secure a crucial win and deny the hot-shooting Spurs and Derrick White. Michael Porter Jr. looks like the guy who was once the num...

Huge Weekend Wrap: MIL/HOU, BOS/POR, MEM/SAS, Playoff Race Update from 2020-08-03T07:00

Don’t forget! Nate and Danny will be broadcasting Spurs/Sixers on NBA League Pass at 8 ET on Monday. If you don't have League Pass, here’s a link to buy the single game. A ton on the fascinating s...

Reopening Night: DAL/HOU; MEM/POR; SAS/SAC; ORL/BRK; MIL/BOS from 2020-08-01T06:47

Don’t forget! Nate and Danny will be broadcasting Spurs/Sixers on NBA League Pass at 8 ET on Monday. If you don't have league pass, here's a link to buy the single game.  We hit on five huge games...

It’s Back! LAL/LAC; NOP/UTA from 2020-07-31T06:47:19

Don’t forget! Nate and Danny will be broadcasting 2 games on NBA League Pass in the bubble, Magic/Nets at 2:30 ET on Friday and Sixers/Spurs at 8 ET on Monday. If you don't have league pass, here's...

We Are Broadcasting Live Games on League Pass! Plus Our Season Awards from 2020-07-30T00:05

Huge News! Nate and Danny will be broadcasting 2 games on NBA League Pass in the bubble, Magic/Nets at 2:30 ET on Friday and Sixers/Spurs at 8 ET on Monday. If you don't have league pass, here's a ...

Thibs to NY, Latest Bubble News, NOP/SAS/HOU Youngs from 2020-07-28T03:45

Huge News! Nate and Danny will be broadcasting 2 games on NBA League Pass in the bubble, Magic/Nets at 2:30 ET on Friday and Sixers/Spurs at 8 ET on Monday. More details on how to listen coming in ...

Wes Wilcox on the restart, offseason; News; MEM/DAL youngs from 2020-07-24T04:26:39

Wes Wilcox, NBATV analyst and former Hawks Executive joins. He puts on his GM hat to discuss what teams are thinking about during the restart, the interesting teams this offseason, what he’s proud ...

Larry Coon on 2020-21; News; CHA/ORL Youngs from 2020-07-21T04:08:14

Larry Coon joins to discuss the finances of the 2020-21 season and our Sports Business Classroom endeavor. The NBA announces zero positive tests from inside the bubble, plus our best information o...

Is the Bubble...Working? ATL, MIA, WAS Youngs from 2020-07-17T04:30

No positive tests in the bubble so far apparently.  Plus a rundown of injuries and absences and a look at the financial challenges for 20-21. Then, evaluating the season for every young player on ...

Atlantic Division: How Did the Youngs Improve This Year? from 2020-07-13T03:45

Evaluating the season for every young player in the Atlantic Division. Danny and Nate sum up where each player got better, what they have to work on, and where applicable give a rating for player’s...

How Did the Youngs Improve This Year? (Northwest Division) from 2020-07-10T04:15:04

Evaluating the season for every young player in the Northwest Division. Danny and Nate sum up where each player got better, what they have to work on, and where applicable give a rating for player’...

How Did the Youngs Improve This Year? (Central Division) from 2020-07-07T06:47:38

Evaluating the season for every young player in the Central Division. Danny and Nate sum up where each player got better, what they have to work on, and where applicable give a rating for player’s ...

How Did the Youngs Improve This Year? (Pacific Division) from 2020-07-02T05:56:52

Evaluating the season for every young player in the Pacific Division. Danny and Nate sum up where each player got better, what they have to work on, and where applicable give a rating for player’s ...

How to Evaluate NBA “Sources” with 538’s Perry Bacon, Jr.; Schedule Analysis With Danny from 2020-06-29T03:45

Veteran political reporter Perry Bacon, Jr. of FiveThirtyEight.com applies his ample knowledge of how the reporting game is played to the NBA.  He and Nate discuss: When to trust or question stori...

The Next Stars Nobody Sees Coming from 2020-06-26T06:17:42

Every year, a couple of players become stars that nobody saw coming. Predicting such players with any certainty is impossible, but who are the players that at least have a chance to make big unexpe...

Should LaMelo Be the No. 1 Pick? NBA News Catch-Up from 2020-06-23T20:20:59

Every aspect of LaMelo Ball’s game.  He has some of the biggest strengths but also some of the biggest weaknesses in this draft and is a unique prospect.  How does all that add up compared to the r...

Marc J. Spears: NBA Return to Play and Minority Hiring; NBA Bubble Health Protocols from 2020-06-17T03:45

Marc J. Spears of the Undefeated discusses his piece encouraging NBA players to return to play and use their platform to combat racism. Plus, the current state of minority hiring among the NBA and ...

Eastern Conference Mailbag, All 15 Teams from 2020-06-15T20:52:57

In alphabetical order, we answer listener questions on all 15 teams in the Eastern Conference. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player.  And if you like this pod...

What are the Best Moves in the NBA? Is Onyeka Okongwu the Best Big Man in the Draft? from 2020-06-12T05:26:49

Nate and Danny look at their favorite, and the most effective, signature moves in the NBA, and also rank our least-favorite moves. Then a scouting report on USC big man Onyeka Okongwu, who some ha...

West Mailbag, All 15 Teams. More Return News. from 2020-06-09T02:32:58

Answering listener questions on all 15 teams in the West, plus a look at all the latest details on the NBA’s return. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player.  An...

NBA Coming Back! How Do We Grade the Plan? Plus A Twitter Mailbag. from 2020-06-04T05:39

Grading the NBA’s return to play on safety, entertainment, fairness, and money.  Then a Twitter mailbag, including why free agents sign in the West, which teams will improve and decline the most ne...

The Moments That Changed History This Century from 2020-06-01T06:22:43

A look back at the on-court moments that changed NBA history the most this century.  Nate and Danny go through them in chronological order over the last 20 years and finally pick the moments that m...

Jack McCallum; The Dream Team, Then vs Now, Favorite Seasons; News With Danny from 2020-05-29T05:46:25

Jack McCallum joins to discuss his new podcast the Dream Team tapes, his relationship with those players, how the reporting game has changed, his favorite seasons to cover, and more. Then Danny wi...

The Most Over- and Underrated Players by Analytics from 2020-05-26T03:55:48

Another listener-suggested topic, we discuss the players that we think the most popular analytics metrics miss on the most. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to th...

Northwest Division Battle Plans from 2020-05-22T03:45

After a news segment discussing the latest news on the bubble and injury news, a discussion of the plans over the next few years for (in order) MIN, OKC, UTA, POR, and DEN. Note that COVID Daily N...

The Biggest Things Missing From The Last Dance from 2020-05-18T06:43:13

Nate and Danny give their final thoughts on the Last Dance, including Nate’s list of the top-4 things that were omitted and should have been in there.  Plus, will we ever see another team as big as...

The Best Players Who Never Were Part 2 from 2020-05-15T03:45

Nate and Danny list their best players who, due to injury or tragedy, were never able to fulfill the promise it seemed they had.  Then we pick the players whose careers we most would have liked to ...

The Best Players Who Never Were Part 1 from 2020-05-14T06:21:07

Nate and Danny list their best players who, due to injury or tragedy, were never able to fulfill the promise it seemed they had.   Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscrib...

Tim Bontemps: NBA’s Restart Plan, BOS/PHI/TOR Playoff Matchups from 2020-05-13T04:07:02

ESPN’s Tim Bontemps discusses his recent reporting on the NBA’s efforts to return to play, including some of the key obstacles it faces. Also, he discusses the 3 teams he covers most, Philly, Bost...

Indiana Pacers with J. Michael: Oladipo, Sabonis, Playoff Outlook from 2020-05-12T03:45

A look at the current state of the Indiana Pacers with beat reported J. Michael of the Indy Star, including what grade he’d give the Pacers for their season, how Victor Oladipo looked when he came ...

Listener Bracket Winner: Building a Championship Team with No All-NBA Players from 2020-05-08T04:36:24

A listener suggestion, how we’d build a team with no All-NBA players.  Nate and Danny collaborate to select the team, get a look into how they think about team-building to go up against the best th...

Outlook for NBA’s Bubble Idea; Most Improved Player 2019-20 from 2020-05-07T04:38:03

We discuss the latest ideas for the NBA to return and the potential feasibility, then go through all the candidates for Most Improved Player before making our top-3 selections for the award. Note ...

Pacific Division Battle Plans from 2020-05-06T03:45

A look at the futures of the 5 teams in the Pacific Division, in order: PHX, SAC, LAL, LAC, and GSW. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe to that show on its own feed...

Danny vs Nate: Drafting a Team on a $100 million Cap from 2020-05-05T03:45

Another listener bracket winner: Nate and Danny each draft a team of 15 with a $100 million cap, with the caveat that we can only pick 4 rookie scale or first contracts. We go through the draft pro...

Atlanta Hawks Season Evaluation with Brad Rowland from 2020-05-04T03:45

One of the most fascinating young teams is the subject of today’s season evaluation. Brad Rowland of Peachtree Hoops and Locked on Hawks discusses the evolution of the Hawks 5 key young players, wh...

Western Conference: The Best and Worst Decisions of the Last 5 Years from 2020-05-01T03:45

A look at each Western Conference team’s best and worst decision for the last 5 years, in reverse alphabetical order from Utah to Dallas. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please s...

Atlantic Division Battle Plan from 2020-04-30T03:45

A run through how the teams in the Atlantic Division should be approaching the next few years, in order: NYK, BRK, PHI, TOR, BOS. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod. Please subscribe...

The Victory Machine and the Warriors dynasty with Ethan Strauss from 2020-04-29T06:43

Ethan Strauss discusses the process behind his great book the Victory Machine and more questions about his favorite Warrior to interact with, whether creating a sustainable dynasty would have been ...

The Best and Worst Decision for Each Team Over the Last 5 Years: Eastern Conference from 2020-04-28T03:50:49

One of the winners of our Listener Topic Bracket, we look at the best and worst decision each organization in the East made over the last 5 years. Note that COVID Daily News is now a separate pod....

Boston Celtics w/ Jared Weiss: Tatum’s Improvement, Biggest Playoff Issues, Grading the Season from 2020-04-27T03:45

Jared Weiss of the Athletic to grade the Boston Celtics’ season. Who were the biggest surprises?  Is Jayson Tatum’s improvement sustainable? What are their issues going into the playoffs?  Who woul...

Southwest Division Battle Plans from 2020-04-24T03:45

Looks at the Pels, Grizz, Spurs, Mavs, and Rockets’ futures and how we would approach their long-term planning. How does New Orleans build around Zion and Ingram?Same question for the Grizz with J...

Listener Mailbag Part 2 from 2020-04-23T03:45

Who to trade on the Nets, how to do a successful rebuild and avoid being the Knicks, would the Pels consider drafting Ja over Zion in a redraft, could the Clippers ever capture LA, can we trust the...

Listener Mailbag Part 1 from 2020-04-22T03:45

Gaming out the playoff bracket, what kinds of players are undervalued in the marketplace, which players are worth the supermax, how to determine if teams are good or great via the eye test, and a l...

The Last Dance 1&2 Reaction; Landmark Sports Agent Evaluation from 2020-04-21T03:45

Nate and Danny discuss The Last Dance from 2 different perspectives, Nate from having lived in Chicago during the dynasty and Danny with fresh eyes. We hit on the craziness of Jerry Krause, Scottie...

Denver Nuggets w/ Adam Mares: How Good Can MPJ Be, Grading the Nuggets Season from 2020-04-20T03:45

Adam Mares joins to take stock of the Denver Nuggets. What is his grade for the Nuggets’ season, how good can Michael Porter Jr. be, what did the team learn this year, what is the future of the pow...

G-League Now Viable for Prospects; Kevin Bradbury (BDA Sports) Agent Report from 2020-04-17T04:50:21

We break down the surprise announcement that top 2021 prospect Jalen Green will join a new G-League arrangement from every angle.  We catch up on the rest of the news, then look at the contracts ne...

Long-Term Plans: Southeast Division from 2020-04-16T05:11

The look at the long-term plans for the NBA continues with the Southeast Division.  In order, Atlanta, Miami, Washington, Orlando, and Charlotte. What are the key determinations these teams will ne...

Isaac Okoro Scouting Report from 2020-04-15T05:03

A deep dive on projected top-5 pick Isaac Okoro of Auburn. Included: Whether his relatively raw offensive game has some upside, and can his defense rise to a truly elite level in the NBA? Then the...

News, Central Division Long-Term Plans, COVID Daily News from 2020-04-14T05:37:13

We discuss the Bulls’ hiring of Arturas Karnisovas as basketball decision-maker and the latest on the NBA’s negotiations with the players on the revenue shortfall. Then we go through the 5 teams i...

Golden State Warriors Retrospective with Anthony Slater from 2020-04-13T06:40

In the first of a series, Warriors beat man Anthony Slater of the Athletic looks back on the Warriors season. The rundown: Give the team overall a grade for the seasonWhat are the biggest things th...

A Day in the Life: Amber Nichols, Assistant GM of the Capital City Go-Go from 2020-04-10T03:45

Amber Nichols, assistant GM of the Capital City Go-Go, the Wizards’ G-League affiliate, takes us through a typical work day. We discuss: Her considerable logistical responsibilities as a young exec...

The Defense Episode; Coronavirus Daily from 2020-04-09T04:54:07

Everything defense, All-Defensive teams and honorable mentions, Worst Team All-Defense, most improved and regressed, better and worse than you think, most with the least, and least with the most aw...

[Better Audio] Bill Duffy/BDA Sports Agent Evaluation; Baseball’s Plan to Come Back; COVID Daily News w/ Ben Taylor from 2020-04-08T18:06:42

Nate and Danny look at Bill Duffy and BDA Sports. How have they done for clients like Deandre Ayton, Luka Doncic, Josh Richardson, and Zach LaVine? We also discuss the news that MLB will attempt t...

Anthony Edwards Scouting Report; Coronavirus Daily from 2020-04-07T07:52:59

Nate and Danny evaluate the film on Anthony Edwards and try to figure out his NBA future.  How does his streaky jumper project, and does he have the upside that his physical tools suggest?  On the...

Best Contracts in the NBA; Coronavirus Daily w/ Ben Taylor from 2020-04-06T05:31

Nate and Danny on the best contracts in the NBA. First, important context on why these good contracts are so hard to find and negotiate.  Then we go through each of our candidates and pick a top-3....

NBA: The Worst Contracts; COVID19 w/ Ben Taylor: Lockdown Economics, Virus Back in China, World and USA News from 2020-04-03T03:45

Nate and Danny discuss the worst contracts in the NBA and hit the latest league news, including that NBA players may have 25% of their salaries put in escrow.   Then (37:11) Ben Taylor is back to ...

The Biggest Floppers in the NBA; COVID19 World News Roundup, Jill B. Berkeley (Nate’s Mom) on COVID Insurance Issues from 2020-04-02T03:45

Late on April Fool’s Day, Nate and Danny pick the biggest floppers in the NBA, finally giving these beautiful thespians their due. They go through the candidates and pick a top 3, and also credit t...

NBA: Who Has Made and Lost Themselves Some Money; COVID19 w/ Ben Taylor: How Do We Get Out of This? from 2020-04-01T03:45

Nate and Danny pick their top 5 players who have made and lost money for themselves with their play this year. Then at 42:05 Ben Taylor as we run through what we think will be needed to get us out...

Jason Glushon and Bouna Ndiaye Agent Reports; Daily COVID19 Roundup from 2020-03-31T03:45

Nate and Danny look at Jason Glushon (Jrue Holiday, Al Horford) and Bouna Ndiaye (Rudy Gobert, Nic Batum) and see how they’ve done for their clients. Then a solo effort by Nate to discuss the key ...

James Wiseman Scouting Report; COVID19 News Wrap-Up with Ben Taylor from 2020-03-30T05:56

We discuss the key questions about James Wiseman, including his offensive and defensive upside, and whether he's worth a top-5 pick considering the state of the center position in 2020. Then Ben T...

Agent Evaluation: Rich Paul/Klutch Sports; Daily COVID19 Roundup w/ Ben Taylor from 2020-03-27T19:57

We did a ton of research to begin a project rating NBA agents based on the quality of contracts they get for their players. The series begins with Rich Paul, Klutch Sports and their 24 clients. Th...

Selecting Team USA 2021; The COVID19 Fight With Ben Taylor from 2020-03-26T05:14:21

Danny and Nate run through the candidates for Team USA in the Olympics and try to make the best team possible, with some controversial omissions. Then Ben Taylor joins for what will be a new daily...

Redrafting the 2015 NBA Draft from 2020-03-25T05:03

We look back at the 2015 NBA draft that showed such promise early on, and see which players continued their progression and which did not.  We each put out our boards, and then discuss which player...

The Top-10 Players in the NBA 2019-20 from 2020-03-24T04:38

A healthy debate on the top-10 players in the NBA.  Where do Harden, Kawhi, Embiid, PG, Giannis, LeBron, Steph, Luka, Lillard, and the rest of the NBA’s superstars rank this year? You can subscrib...

The 33 First-Round Draft Obligations from 2020-03-23T05:00

After realizing that there are 33 outstanding first-round draft obligations over the next 7 drafts, Danny demanded we do this show projecting which of these will end up the most valuable. How to th...

Point Guard Rankings 2019-20 from 2020-03-20T04:35:39

Steph Curry has been the top-ranked PG in the NBA, does he retain his crown? We also get into a huge argument about where Russell Westbrook should rank, and tackle other controversial players like ...

Assessing Our Season Predictions 2019-20 from 2020-03-19T04:00

Before each season, we predict the season, including win totals for each team, championship contenders, the bottom tier of teams, and all the individual award winners.  How’d we do? You can subscr...

Center Rankings 2019-20 from 2020-03-18T04:00

The complicated center position is next up. We struggle with what’s truly valuable and what is replaceable at the center position in 2020. At the top, where do Karl-Anthony Towns, Nikola Jokic, and...

Capfather Larry Coon from 2020-03-17T04:00

Larry Coon, the foremost CBA expert in the public sphere, joins to discuss the CBA implications of the NBA’s season postponement.  What CBA provisions govern this calamity, and how can the players’...

Western Conference Over/Under Recap 2019-20 from 2020-03-16T04:52

We go back and look at our preseason over/under predictions for the Western Conference and where we went wrong, including the teams we differed on. We also discuss what went wrong in leading to our...

Eastern Conference Over/Under Recap 2019-20 from 2020-03-14T01:00

We go back and look at our preseason over/under predictions for the Eastern Conference and where we went wrong, including the 3 teams that we differed on. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On...

A Basketball Therapy Session from 2020-03-13T05:42:45

Nate and Danny discuss what we love about basketball, from why we got into covering the sport, what we love most about playing and analyzing the game, and pick our favorite ever games, teams, playe...

NBA Season Postponed Indefinitely from 2020-03-12T05:40:09

The NBA season is postponed indefinitely with news that Jazz center Rudy Gobert has tested positive for COVID-2019.  We discuss what led to this decision, what happens from here with the NBA, and h...

Power Forward Rankings 2019-20 from 2020-03-11T03:14:42

We rank all the power forwards in the NBA into tiers.  We know where Giannis and AD will end up, what about Tobias Harris, Danilo Gallinari, Michael Porter, Jr., Jaren Jackson, Jr., Kevin Love, Zio...

Bay Area Basketball In Peril, News, TOR/UTA; CHA/ATL Double OT from 2020-03-10T07:14:29

The latest on the #COVID2019 outbreak’s effect on the NBA, more key injury news, and a recap of Toronto’s big win in Utah and a fun, if bumbling, double OT thriller between Charlotte and Atlanta Y...

15 in 60 Mailbag! (Western Conference 3.9.20) from 2020-03-09T03:13:10

We catch up on the last 2 weeks for the 15 teams in the Western Conference via mailbag, in alphabetical order from Dallas to Utah. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podca...

Season Awards (03.06.20) from 2020-03-06T05:00

Time to give out our season awards to date, with all the major NBA awards like MVP, All-NBA, 6MOY, DPOY, COY, ROY, EOY, plus our created awards including Best Sophomore, Biggest Surprise and Disapp...

Youngs With Something to Prove; NOP/DAL OT Thriller from 2020-03-05T05:53:58

A new segment, we look at the young players around the league trying to prove that they deserve a role going into next season and what they need to do to solidify their position. Then we recap Luk...

MiniGamers, News, Our 2020 Predictions from 2018 from 2020-03-04T05:42:16

A look at 5 games, LAC/OKC, SAS/CHA, GSW/DEN, TOR/PHX, and MIN/NOP. We catch up on the news around the league, including how the latest injuries and signings affect the playoff race.Then we go bac...

Gamer: MIL/MIA, HOU/NYK, UTA/CLE from 2020-03-03T07:05:16

We discuss why Miami matches up so well with Milwaukee (relatively speaking), why the Knicks were such a good matchup against Houston, and why Cleveland isn’t a good matchup against anybody. You c...

15 in 60 Mailbag! (Eastern Conference 3.2.20) from 2020-03-02T08:49:29

A mailbag look at the last couple weeks for the teams in the Eastern Conference, in alphabetical order from Atlanta to Washington.   You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite pod...

Small Forward Rankings 2021-22 from 2020-02-28T05:00

We rank the suddenly stacked small forward position based on who we’d like to have for a regular season and playoffs that started today.  Where do Luka Doncic, Kawhi Leonard, Jayson Tatum, Kevin Du...

2022 Crystal Ball from 2020-02-27T05:00

For the fourth consecutive year, the swamis take a look into the crystal ball to determine the NBA landscape in the 2021-22 season. We pick the final 4 teams (and discuss other candidates), the 2 w...

Tuesday Gamer: MIL/TOR, NOP/LAL, Ben Simmons News from 2020-02-26T08:04:01

Getting back to analyzing some specific basketball games, the East’s two best teams collide. What does Milwaukee’s win in Toronto bode for a playoff matchup with these teams? In LA, LeBron has his...

15 in 60 Special: West Movers at the Deadline from 2020-02-25T07:00

We catch up on the newcomers plus the last couple weeks for (in order) the Denver Nuggets, the Golden State Warriors, the Houston Rockets, the LA Clippers, the Memphis Grizzlies, the Minnesota Timb...

15 in 60 Special: East Movers at the Deadline from 2020-02-24T08:20

We catch up on the newcomers plus the last couple weeks for (in order) the Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Washington Wizar...

Shooting Guard Rankings 2019-20 from 2020-02-20T05:00

We rank the shooting guards into tiers based on who we’d want to have for a regular season and playoffs that started today.  Where do James Harden, Devin Booker, CJ McCollum, Bradley Beal, and Dono...

Repost: Ben Taylor on the Greatest Players Ever from 2020-02-18T05:00

Two podcasts reposted with Ben Taylor on the best players of All-Time, recorded in April and October 2018.  In the first we examine the most under- and overrated players of all time, and the second...

15 in 60 Special: Non-Movers at the Deadline from 2020-02-11T00:00

We take a look at the latest developments for the 15 teams that did not make significant moves for the trade deadline. From the East: Boston (0:59), Brooklyn (16:00), Charlotte (24:18), Chicago (33...

Trade Deadline 2020 Part 2 from 2020-02-07T01:27

Finishing up the 2020 trade deadline, starting with the massive Miami/Memphis deal, Andre Drummond headed to Cleveland, the rest of the smaller deals around the league, and finally looking at winne...

Trade Deadline 2020 Part 1 from 2020-02-06T23:23:59

The Golden State/Minnesota trade for Wiggins and Russell, the Clippers acquiring Marcus Morris (and the Knicks hiring Leon Rose), plus a few other smaller deals including GSW/PHI and ATL/SAC. Plea...

4-Team MegaTrade from 2020-02-05T08:04:21

A deep dive on the four-team trade bringing Robert Covington to Houston and Clint Capela to Atlanta from the perspective of each team involved.  What does it to to their rotations, salary structure...

Assessing the Trade Rumors, PHI/MIA, DAL/IND, All-Star Snubs from 2020-02-04T07:47:18

We catch up on all the latest rumors and try to parse what makes sense and what doesn’t.  Included: D’Angelo Russell, Robert Covington, Andre Iguodala, Marcus Morris, Clint Capela, and more. Then ...

Listener Trade Proposal Mailbag from 2020-02-03T19:39

We invited our subscribers to submit proposed trades to talk about.  We had tons of interesting submissions, including a Chris Paul for Mike Conley swap, a trade getting Kevin Love to Portland, a K...

Our All-Star Teams; News from 2020-01-30T19:52:36

We select who we’d have for the starters and reserve on each All-Star team, including a surprising “lock” on Nate’s West team and some disagreement among the East guards.  Then a look at news aroun...

Mock Trade Deadline 2020 Part 3 from 2020-01-30T05:00

Dan Feldman of NBC and Kevin Pelton of ESPN join to game out the 2020 Trade Deadline. We split up the league’s teams between the 4 of us and try to simulate the trade deadline. The conclusion! Tal...

Mock Trade Deadline 2020 Part 2 from 2020-01-29T05:00

Dan Feldman of NBC and Kevin Pelton of ESPN join to game out the 2020 Trade Deadline. We split up the league’s teams between the 4 of us and try to simulate the trade deadline. After the crazy 4-t...

Mock Trade Deadline 2020 Part 1 from 2020-01-28T05:00

Dan Feldman of NBC and Kevin Pelton of ESPN join to game out the 2020 Trade Deadline. We split up the league’s teams between the 4 of us and try to simulate the trade deadline. We start by trying ...

Remembering Kobe Bryant from 2020-01-27T05:06

Some of our memories and thoughts on the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant

The Best Young Cores in the NBA from 2020-01-24T05:00

Returning to a fun topic, ranking the best young cores in the NBA of players 25 and under.  We have some of our biggest ranking disagreements ever, with Danny’s #1 team as Nate’s #5 team.  See wher...

Zion Debut; Southwest Division Trade Deadline; News from 2020-01-23T07:49:45

We hit on every aspect of Zion’s debut: the 17-point run, the minutes limit, the passing, and the defense, plus a bit more on Spurs/Pels. Then the Southwest Division.  Who are the center and wing ...

LAC/DAL; Atlantic Division Trade Deadline from 2020-01-22T07:36

The Clippers handle the Mavs in Dallas for a second time, this time without Paul George. We discuss the impact of the Dwight Powell injury, Luka vs Kawhi, Kristaps Porzingis’ return, and how the Ma...

MLK Day: LAL/BOS, NOP/MEM; Pacific Division Trade Outlook from 2020-01-21T05:35:55

The Lakers and Celtics renew their classic rivalry in Boston, and the Pelicans get a look at star rookie Ja Morant and the Grizz. Then we look at the Pacific Division at the deadline.  If the Lake...

POR/SAC Trade; O’Neale Extended; Ja Morant Is the Most Exciting Rookie Since? from 2020-01-20T07:08

A look at the Ariza/Bazemore trade from all angles, including the savings for Portland and what it might portend going forward, and Sacramento’s asset play.   Royce O’Neale extends for 4/$36, what...

ATL/MIN Trade; News Catchup; SE Division Trade Outlook from 2020-01-17T05:00

We hit on the Teague/Crabbe trade between Atlanta and Minnesota, and catch up on the rest of the news around the league.   Then, a trade deadline look at the Hawks, Heat, Magic, Wizards, and Horne...

Northwest Division Trade Outlook 2020 from 2020-01-16T03:00

A trade deadline look at the Blazers, Thunder, Wolves, Jazz, and Nuggets.  Will the Blazers do anything big with their expiring contracts? Do the Thunder stay the course for the playoffs, and how d...

Central Division Trade Outlook; Defending Our Top-10 Prospects in the NBA from 2020-01-15T05:00

Time to laser in on the trade deadline with a look at the Central Division. What are the Pistons looking to get with Andre Drummond, and what about Derrick Rose and Langston Galloway? The Cavs woul...

Gamer: PHI/IND; ORL/SAC; NOP/DET, plus News from 2020-01-14T07:53:49

The latest news, including actual injury returns, the death of the NBA’s reseeding proposal, and whether Rob Pelinka deserved an extension.  Then a catch up on an interesting Monday, with the Pace...

15 in 60 Mailbag! (Western Conference 01.13.20) from 2020-01-13T09:04

A mailbag look at each team in the Western Conference from Dallas to Utah in 7-minute increments.Timestamps: DAL (0:33), DEN (8:00), GSW (18:13), HOU (24:58), LAC (34:00), LAL (41:27), MEM (50:30),...

PHI/BOS; Beilein and Cavs Slug it Out, News, Games of the Month from 2020-01-10T03:08:25

We recap Philadelphia’s win over Boston, and discuss some of the advantages that have enabled Philly’s 3-0 record vs the Celtics this year.  Then a discussion of John Beilein’s film session gaffe, ...

East 15 in 60 Mailbag (MIA to WAS) from 2020-01-09T05:00

A mailbag on the Eastern Conference using questions from listeners on Twitter, we spend 7 minutes on each East team to hit on listeners' most pressing topics. Timestamps: MIA (0:15), MIL (7:23), N...

Sarah Kustok on Nets Present and Future; Cut-Downs and News with Danny from 2020-01-08T05:00

Overjoyed to have Nets color analyst Sarah Kustok on the show.  We hit on everything Nets, including what’s gone right this season, what’s gone wrong in their losing streak, the changes in the Nets...

Monday Gamer: DEN/ATL; ORL/BRK; UTA/NOP from 2020-01-07T07:30:16

Some key games on a busy Monday night, including a Nikola Jokic and Trae Young duel in Atlanta, Markelle Fultz breaking out in Orlando, and a controversial ending in New Orleans. Please subscribe ...

15 in 60 Mailbag! Part 1 (ATL to IND) from 2020-01-06T07:35

Nate and Danny take mailbag questions from Twitter on Atlanta thru Indiana in alphabetical order. Timestamps: ATL (1:45), BOS (11:45), BKN (20:10), CHA (28:30), CHI (34:14), CLE (44:57), DET (52:0...

Awards January 2020 from 2020-01-03T05:00

Awards time again, with Nate and Danny’s picks for MVP, All-NBA, DPOY, COY, ROY, 6MOY, Executive of the Year, NOT Executive of the Year, and a ton of other fun unofficial categories. Please subscr...

Top-10 Prospects in the NBA 2019-20 from 2020-01-02T05:00

The top-10 prospects in the NBA 23 and under. This is now the 7th consecutive year of this list, and it may feature the best overall prospect of the entire run.  Plus where do we rank Zion Williams...

Weekend Recap; Malone's Coaching; News from 2019-12-30T20:19

A special commercial-less episode, we work for free to catch you up on the latest news such as the Dedmon trade request and the remainder of injury news around the league.  We also spend some time ...

Christmas Games 2019; UTA/CLE Trade; Showcase Scuttlebutt from 2019-12-26T07:50

We recap all 5 games on Christmas, 13 hours of basketball.  In order: Lakers/Clippers, Bucks/Sixers, Rockets/Warriors, Pelicans/Nuggets, Celtics/Raptors.  Then a look at the Utah/Cleveland trade of...

15 in 60 Western Conference 12.23.19 from 2019-12-23T23:29

A look at the 15 teams in the Western Conference over the past couple of weeks in a loose alphabetical order. Timestamps: DAL (1:35), DEN (12:04), GSW (17:58), HOU (29:46), LAC (36:25), LAL (38:28...

Hawks Drama, News, Decade Tournament Finale from 2019-12-20T01:00

A news catchup on a number of troubling injuries plus the drama in Atlanta of late.  Then we finish out the Decade Tournament with Ben Taylor. Can Nate even finish the podcast after the humiliation...

Decade Tournament Part 2 with Ben Taylor from 2019-12-20T00:00

Preeminent NBA historian and analyst Ben Taylor of Thinking Basketball joins to continue the Decade Tournament.  A huge debate develops over which LeBron team, 2016 or 2013, was better, and we have...

Heliocentrism, Preparing for the Deadline, Old Man Shakes Fist at Cloud with Seth Partnow from 2019-12-19T00:00

Seth Partnow of the Athletic discusses the recent trend towards “heliocentrism” in the NBA, one player controlling everything for his team offensively.  Who are the players who do it now, why did t...

NBA Rotation Battles, Building an Independent Pod w/ Josh Lloyd from 2019-12-18T00:00

Josh Lloyd of Basketball Monster and Locked on Fantasy Basketball podcast joins to discuss how he created his podcast as an independent and what his process is for keeping up with the league. We al...

Making Sense of the Sixers w/ Rich Hofmann, News from 2019-12-16T19:41:57

Rich Hofmann, Sixers reporter for the Athletic, joins to discuss how Sixers have differed from preseason expectations, Ben Simmons’ progression, whether Joel Embiid is taking the next step this yea...

Best and Worst Draft Picks of the Decade with Kevin Pelton; News Catchup with..Just Nate from 2019-12-12T21:06:36

Kevin Pelton of ESPN joins Nate to look back on a decade of drafting from 2009 to 2018 and pick our best and worst draft picks.  See where Kevin and Nate differ in terms of what constitutes a great...

The Decade Tournament with Ben Taylor: Part 1 Bracket Draft and 1st Round from 2019-12-11T07:59

Ben Taylor joins to provide the historical expertise that only he can.  Ben and Nate snake draft the 16 best teams, a fascinating exercise in a league that changed so much over 10 years. Then we pl...

All-NBA and MVP of the Decade from 2019-12-09T05:00

Nate and Danny go long on choosing an All-NBA team and MVP ballot for the decade.  Fascinating debates develop: What’s more important, longevity and peak? Scoring or scaleability? Which guard wins ...

15 in 60 (East 12.05.19) from 2019-12-05T00:28:55

We take a look at the 15 teams in the Eastern Conference, starting with the Miami/Toronto OT thriller and Detroit blowing out Cleveland, and then going in reverse alphabetical order from Washington...

UTA/PHI; PHX/CHA; Coach, Worst Coach, 6th Man, Defensive Player, and Rookie Season of the Decade from 2019-12-03T07:30:34

First we catch up on the 2 games of the night, Utah at Philly and Phoenix at Charlotte, the latter a candidate for worst loss of the month.  Then a look back at the best and worst coaching work fr...

Executive and Not Executive of the Decade; News from 2019-12-02T02:36:54

A look back at the best and worst front office work from the last decade of the NBA.  We look at how the best and worst teams of the decade were built and who was responsible. Then, a quick news c...

NBA Awards (11.26.19) from 2019-11-27T00:10:49

Time for our first look at the NBA Awards!  Who are the picks for MVP, All-NBA, DPOY, COY, ROY, 6MOY and more?  Plus we pick the most surprising and disappointing teams and players, and get into a ...

15 in 60 (Western Conference) 11.25.19 from 2019-11-25T20:00

15 in 60 (Western Conference 11.25.19) We catch up on the last 2 weeks for the 15 teams in the Western Conference teams in loose reverse alphabetical order, hitting on games between OKC/LAL and HO...

All-Decade: Best Individual Games and Series; News from 2019-11-22T01:33:04

We rank the best games and series by individuals this decade.  Where do the classic LeBron, KD, Steph, Klay, Dirk, and Kawhi games and series stack up? Before that we hit on a brief news segment, ...

BOS/LAC Game of the Year, Mailbag Continued from 2019-11-21T06:32:50

The game of the year so far between Boston and the LA Clippers, we get into what stood out from this matchup for these teams going forward. Then we had so many great mailbag questions we continued...

15 in 60 (Eastern Conference 11.19.20) from 2019-11-19T07:46:58

15 in 60 (Eastern Conference 11.19.20) We catch up on the last 2 weeks for the 15 teams in the Eastern Conference teams in loose alphabetical order, hitting on games between East teams BRK/IND, CH...

Mailbag! Melo? News. from 2019-11-18T04:05:14

News catchup, then a mailbag. Questions:  How many teams could the league expand to? Who is the worst player that could start on every team? What young role players have stood out? How to referee ...

All-Area Teams and News from 2019-11-14T08:10:59

Nate and Danny lay out their All-Area teams based on where NBA players grew up then pit them against each other in a bracket to produce an All-Area champion, debating each theoretical seven-game se...

2017 Re-Draft and News from 2019-11-12T06:40:39

Nate and Danny go through the 2017 Draft and break down their current tiers mixing present production and future value. Plenty of discussion about the order and structure of the top players (Mitche...

15 in 60 (West 11.07.19) from 2019-11-07T05:00

First full episode this year of the sports world’s most inaccurately named podcast as we take a look at the season to date for each team in the Western Conference. In alphabetical order except Memp...

Gamers: BOS/CLE; SAS/ATL; IND/CHA; LAL/CHI from 2019-11-06T07:26:05

Game time as we take stock of a fun Tuesday around the league.  We break down Gordon Hayward’s best game as a Celtic and look at Darius Garland’s game among many other nuggets in a big break down. ...

Time to Panic?!?!? Plus News and Rookie Option Decisions from 2019-11-05T05:00

After catching up on news from the weekend we take a look at which teams’ fanbases should panic after a tough start to the year and assign a 1-10 rating based on how likely they are to still fulfil...

Mulligans on Season Predictions 2019-20 from 2019-11-04T07:32:58

We’re only a week and a half in and a ton has changed, so it’s time to give some do-overs on preseason predictions. We look at our playoff locks and probables, plus which new teams have a shot at ...

Curry’s Broken Hand, Mailbag on Early Season Trends; NCAA Caves On Player Likenesses from 2019-10-31T19:12:16

Packed episode. First we discuss Steph Curry’s broken hand and why that’s probably a good thing for nearly everyone in the organization. Then a really fun mailbag on the early season. Why did nobod...

15 in 60 For Real Part 2 from 2019-10-30T03:00:11

We go through some of the main themes that have emerged for the other 15 teams in the league, taking 4 minutes for each team. In order: SAS, POR, DAL, LAC, SAC, DEN, OKC, UTA, HOU, NOP, BOS, TOR, ...

1st Gamer: PHI/ATL; GSW/NOP; CHI/NYK; DEN/SAC; UTA/PHX from 2019-10-29T06:58:25

A fun clash of styles with Philly throttling Atlanta late, then we hit briefly on Golden State stanching the bleeding against a wounded New Orleans team (fewer combat metaphors in the actual pod). ...

15 in 60, for Real This Time from 2019-10-28T05:30:50

In a throwback, we do 4 minutes on 15 teams, with the remaining 15 for tomorrow. Here’s the order:PHX MIAMIL MINATL ORLCLE DETPHI CHIGSW MEMBKN LALCHA Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on...

EVERY Game, Plus More Season Predictions from 2019-10-24T06:26:32

We hit every, yes EVERY game to some extent on the real opening night, as at least one of us saw at least some of every game and we remark on what most interested us. In order: CHI/CHA, DET/IND, C...

Season Predictions plus Opening Night: LAL/LAC and NOP/TOR from 2019-10-23T06:24:45

We take a look at the opening night games and what they might portend for the season to come, including how the LeBron and AD pairing looked, how Kawhi fit in with the Clippers’ established players...

Huge News Day: Zion, Extensions, Latest on NBA/China from 2019-10-21T23:33:03

Zion Williamson is out 6-8 weeks with a meniscus injury. How does that impact the outlook for him and the Pels this year? Then we look at all the extensions reached in the last few days, includin...

GSW Outlook w/ Anthony Slater; DEN Outlook w/ Adam Mares; CHI Outlook w/ Your Friendly Bullsblogger from 2019-10-18T04:00:07

We take a look at the new-look Golden State Warriors with beat writer Anthony Slater of the Athletic (0:50). Can Draymond Green prop up a leaky defense? Who makes this team and who is going to pla...

NOP Outlook w/ Mason Ginsberg; Ethan Strauss on LeBron/Kerr/China; BRK Outlook w/ Brian Lewis from 2019-10-16T02:15:09

Mason Ginsberg joins to discuss the Pelicans’ upcoming season. How has Zion looked in preseason, how do Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram fit into the mix, who will close games for this group, and how ...

NBA/China w/ Bill Bishop of Sinocism; Memphis Grizzlies Outlook w/ Chris Herrington from 2019-10-15T02:08:46

We wade a lot deeper into the NBA’s quagmire in China with expert Bill Bishop. Topics include: Evaluating the NBA’s response; how the NBA has handled this situation compared to others doing busine...

Dallas Mavericks 2019-20 Outlook w/ Tim Cato from 2019-10-14T04:00:14

Tim Cato, Mavs beat writer for the Athletic, joins for the Dallas Mavericks season outlook. We look at Luka Doncic and how he can take the next step to All-Star level, how Kristaps Porzingis has ...

SAS Outlook w/ Jeff McDonald; CLE Outlook w/ Chris Fedor from 2019-10-11T21:43:03

Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News joins to look at the San Antonio Spurs season. He discusses what Dejounte Murray looks like in camp, how the Spurs will build out their guard rotation...

LAC Outlook w/ Jovan Buha from 2019-10-10T04:00:05

Jovan Buha, Clippers beat writer for the Athletic, joins with another deep dive on a Western contender. We spend a lot of time on how the rotation shakes out, including why Lou Williams and Montre...

Zion Debuts; Lowry Extension; LAL Outlook w/ Darius Soriano from 2019-10-09T06:02

We recap a few takeaways from yesterday’s preseason action, including Zion Williamson’s debut in Atlanta, discuss Kyle Lowry’s 1-year, $31 million extension in Toronto, and hit on the rest of the c...

PHI Outlook w/ Derek Bodner; Morey Tweet Situation from 2019-10-08T03:35:16

Derek Bodner of the Athletic joins to discuss the Sixers this season. We look at whether replacing JJ Redick and Jimmy Butler with Al Horford and Josh Richardson is an upgrade, which of their youn...

BOS Outlook w/ Jared Weiss; DET Outlook w/ Dan Feldman from 2019-10-07T05:37:39

Jared Weiss of the Athletic joins to discuss the Kemba for Kyrie swap, whether Boston’s wing trio of Tatum, Brown, and Hayward can bounce back, what happens at center, and make predictions for the ...

Outlooks: NYK w/ Jared Dubin; HOU w/ Rahat Huq; CHA w/ Spencer Percy from 2019-10-04T00:01:55

We take a look at the rebuilt Knicks with Jared Dubin and try to parse out how this mix of veterans and young prospects will look on the floor in 2019-20. Particular attention is paid to RJ Barret...

Western Conference Over/Unders 2019-20 and Best Bets from 2019-10-02T04:00:19

Western Conference Over/Under time. We spend a ton of time debating some of the more vexing teams in the West with so much turnover. Then we discuss our disagreements and pick our 5 best bets on th...

Eastern Conference Over/Unders 2019-20 from 2019-10-01T06:04:33

Time to look at 2019-20 over/unders. Where do we most disagree with the conventional wisdom on how these teams will finish, and who do Danny and Nate think is overrated or underrated by Vegas? And...

Camp News Roundup with Danny; SAC Outlook w/ James Ham from 2019-09-30T01:00:17

Danny joins for the first time in awhile to catch up on news, including the NBA’s new tampering rules, the idea of 1 free throw per shooting foul in the G-League, the Magic exercising Markelle Fult...

Outlooks: UTA w/ David Locke; MIA w/ Albert Nahmad; TOR w/ Blake Murphy from 2019-09-26T23:58:58

Another huge THREE TEAM Season Outlook. First, David Locke, Jazz radioman and creator of the Locked on Podcast Network, joins to discuss the acquisition of Mike Conley, how Donovan Mitchell can tak...

Outlooks: OKC w/ Royce Young; POR w/ Mike Richman; ATL w/ Brad Rowland from 2019-09-23T22:55:59

We are truly getting back into it now, with a huge THREE TEAM Season Outlook with an All-Star Cast. First, Royce Young of ESPN on the OKC Thunder. We touch on the anatomy of the seminal summer as...

WAS Outlook w/ Fred Katz and Mike Prada; PHX w/ Michael Schwartz from 2019-09-19T04:00:19

A massive, epic three-man Washington Wizards preview pod with Fred Katz of the Athletic DC and long-suffering Wizards observer Mike Prada of SB Nation. We discuss the overall direction of the fran...

MIN Outlook w/ Jon Krawczynski; IND Outlook w/ J. Michael from 2019-09-16T04:00:18

Jon Krawczynski of the Athletic Minnesota joins to give the outlook for the Wolves’ season. We discuss the process behind the hiring of Gersson Rosas and his assessment of the Rosas era so far, the...

Mock Rookie Extensions w/ Dan Feldman and Danny; FRA/USA and SER/ARG w/ Kristian Palotie from 2019-09-12T16:28:55

Dan Feldman of NBC Sports joins Nate and Danny to simulate the rookie scale extensions. Dan and Danny are the teams and Nate is the player agent for Brandon Ingram, Jaylen Brown, Pascal Siakam, an...

2019 FIBA World Cup with Kristian Palotie from 2019-09-09T20:33:36

Euroleague and FIBA expert Kristian Palotie joins from across the pond to discuss the FIBA World Cup so far. We hit on how this USA team differs from past outfits and what they’ve had to do differ...

MIL Season Outlook w/ Frank Madden; Gordon Extension and ORL Season Outlook w/ Danny from 2019-09-05T05:37:33

Frank Madden of Locked on Bucks joins for the Milwaukee Bucks Season Outlook. Why did the Bucks lose in the playoffs a year ago, and how many of those weaknesses remain this year? More importantl...

Western Conference Offseason Grades, Part 2; CHA, IND, MIN, OKC Summer Leaguers w/ Ben Dull from 2019-09-02T14:15

Part 2 of our look at the Western Conference Offseasons. What did we think of Memphis and OKC starting their rebuilds, Sacramento getting a ton of depth, Utah remaking their rotation, and more? T...

Western Conference Offseason Grades Part 1 from 2019-08-28T23:28:56

Danny and Nate had so much to say about the West offseasons we had to make it a 2-part episode. In part 1, Dallas thru the LA Lakers in alphabetical order. How did we grade the West’s big moves, i...

LeVert Extends, Dwight to the Lakers, MEM/PHX/POR/SAS/UTA Summer Leaguers from 2019-08-26T23:15:31

A surprise extension as Caris LeVert inks with the Nets for three years, $52 million, plus Dwight Howard joins the Lakers. Then we break down summer league for some intriguing young Western Confer...

News Catchup; Western Conference Summer League Review from 2019-08-21T20:38:07

A catchup on the news for the past few weeks, including DeMarcus Cousins’ torn ACL and where he and the Lakers go from here. Then we get into summer league, starting with our limited impression of ...

Offseason Grades (Eastern Conference 2019) from 2019-08-15T03:55:06

We take a look back at the offseason for each Eastern Conference team and assign them a letter grade based on how much they improved their fortunes in the short- and long-term based on the resource...

2019 Summer League Prospects Part 2 from 2019-08-07T23:20:18

We continue our review of 2019 Summer League, looking at Chicago (Coby White, Daniel Gafford, Cleveland, Detroit, Miami, New York (RJ Barrett), Orlando, Philadelphia, Toronto, and Washington With ...

Summer League Prospect Review Part 1; CJ and Draymond Extensions; News from 2019-08-04T23:00:15

We look at CJ McCollum’s three-year, $100 million extension with the Blazers and whether it makes sense for both sides, plus catch up on the rest of the news including Draymond Green's 4/year, $100...

Mailbag Time! from 2019-07-30T05:15:37

A long overdue mailbag after a busy offseason. A bunch of fun topics, including: Who should make the USAB World Cup team?How should max contracts be reformed? Draymond Green’s 2020 free agencyWhat...

Re-Grading the 2018 Offseason (West) from 2019-07-27T20:11:09

Nate and Danny shift to looking back at the offseasons for the Western Conference from a year ago. How do teams like the Warriors, Lakers, Mavs and Rockets look with the benefit of hindsight? We ...

Past Week News Catchup; Re-Grading the 2018 Offseason (East) from 2019-07-24T04:17:16

After a news catchup on the signings and happenings of the last week or so, Nate and Danny shift to looking back at the offseasons for the Eastern Conference from a year ago. We assess the moves m...

Ben Taylor: Lessons of 2019 Playoffs, Top-10 Players in the NBA, How More Player Movement Affects Team-Building, and more Basketball Dorkery from 2019-07-18T20:28:45

With Danny in the internetless wilds, one of my favorite guests Ben Taylor of the Thinking Basketball YouTube Channel joins the show. We get into our key insights from the 2019 playoffs and offseas...

Russell Westbrook Traded to Houston; Other Signings and News from 2019-07-12T04:41:02

Welp, time to record again. Russell Westbrook is traded….to the Rockets! We break down how he’ll fit in the Rockets’ system, whether the Rockets got better with this trade, and whether the cost t...

Free Agency and Trades Catch-Up; Winners and Losers [Better Audio] from 2019-07-10T18:25:30

We wrap up all the news since Friday, including the Lakers and Clippers filling out their rosters and how those teams project with their work mostly done, and whether LeBron and AD or Kawhi and PG ...

Kawhi and PG Are Clippers: Every Angle for the Winners and Losers from 2019-07-06T10:01:18

Every possible angle on the Kawhi signing and the stunning trade of Paul George to the Clippers. First we look at what this team could be next year and what the next moves are in LA, followed by a...

2019 Free Agency Days 3 and 4: Every Deal, Every Team from 2019-07-04T05:58:33

We wrap up every move from Days 3 and 4 of Free Agency. Memphis continues their excellent offseason with a pair of trades with Phoenix and Atlanta, while the Suns continue their puzzling offseason....

2019 Free Agency Day 2: Every Deal, Every Team from 2019-07-02T06:05:49

We wrap up every move from Day 2 of Free Agency. First, the now 4-way trade with Jimmy Butler sign-and-traded to Miami involving Portland and the Clippers, then roll through the rest of the league...

2019 Free Agency Day 1: Every Deal, Every Team from 2019-07-01T11:07:39

The biggest episode in the history of Dunc’d On to discuss maybe the most ridiculous day in NBA history. We hit on every single deal, every single player, every single team involved in this wild d...

Free Agency Rumor Mill; BOS, DAL, NYK, LAC, BRK Offseasons from 2019-06-28T00:13:05

Back to regularly scheduled programming, as we catch up on the rumor mill and discuss Jimmy Butler potentially going to the Rockets, Kemba Walker to Boston, players not receiving Qualifying Offers,...

2019 Mock Offseason Part 3 from 2019-06-26T20:40:43

The 2019 Mock Offseason wraps up. Kevin Pelton of ESPN and Dan Feldman of NBC join Danny and Nate to simulate the 2019 offseason. Nate is the player agent and Danny, Dan, and KP split up the 30 te...

2019 Mock Offseason Part 2 from 2019-06-26T04:00:18

The 2019 Mock Offseason continues! Kevin Pelton of ESPN and Dan Feldman of NBC join Danny and Nate to simulate the 2019 offseason. Nate is the player agent and Danny, Dan, and KP split up the 30 ...

2019 Mock Offseason Part 1 from 2019-06-25T05:20:48

The 2019 Mock Offseason is here! Kevin Pelton of ESPN and Dan Feldman of NBC join Danny and Nate to simulate the 2019 offseason. Nate is the player agent and Danny, Dan, and KP split up the 30 te...

GSW; TOR; HOU; WAS; ATL Offseasons, News from 2019-06-24T00:45:12

We cover a full 1/6 of the league’s offseasons. First up, Golden State with one of the weirdest offseasons in recent memory. We go through all the scenarios, including keeping Kevin Durant, losin...

2019 NBA Draft from 2019-06-21T08:13:13

A wrap-up of every team’s picks, plus all the trades of the night and, winners and losers. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, pleas...

Mike Conley Trade; 2019 NBA Draft Boards from 2019-06-20T00:39:11

We discuss the Mike Conley trade to the Jazz, including what the Jazz will look like on the floor next year, whether this makes Utah a favorite in the West, and the price paid to get him. Plus we ...

Horford Done in Boston? HOU Turmoil; Cam Reddish, Sekou Doumbouya, Jaxson Hayes Mini Scouts from 2019-06-19T03:50:15

We react to the news that Al Horford has opted out and is looking to sign outside of Boston, then take a look at the purported trade request by Chris Paul (and subsequent denial by the Rockets), an...

No. 4 Pick Trade Ideas; NOP Offseason; News; Nassir Little and Bol Bol Mini Scouts from 2019-06-18T05:01:36

Nate regales Danny with trade ideas for the No. 4 pick which the Pelicans acquired in trade from the Lakers. Then we discuss the rest of New Orleans’ offseason, how to build around Zion with their ...

AD Trade; LAL Offseason Outlook from 2019-06-17T00:14:11

We hit the AD trade from every angle, including how the Lakers can fill out the roster around LeBron, AD, and Kuzma, how this trade compares to previous superstar trades, the cap implications of co...

MEGA Pod: 2019 NBA Finals Game 6; Klay Injury; Coby White Scouting Report; PHX Offseason; News from 2019-06-14T07:34

Yet another incredibly surreal NBA Finals night. The Raptors outlast Golden State behind another wonderful performance from Kyle Lowry and fantastic contributions throughout the rotation. We also ...

AD Talks Heat Up, KD Fallout, News; De’Andre Hunter Scouting Report; CHI Offseason from 2019-06-12T04:08:22

A lot of news has piled up, including some clarity on the Pelicans’ AD talks with up to five teams. We also hit on a little more of the KD injury fallout, plus discuss the retirement of Tony Parke...

2019 NBA Finals Game 5, KD Injury from 2019-06-11T07:55:40

We recap a night with some crazy emotional swings, from the Warriors rolling with KD to his unfortunate injury and its ramifications. Then we break down the rest of the game in the usual excruciat...

PHI Offseason; Jarrett Culver Scouting Report; CLE Offseason; KD Questionable from 2019-06-10T00:47:41

We look at Philadelphia’s offseason and what happens with Tobias Harris, Jimmy Butler, and JJ Redick. How can they replace them if one or more leave, or build around their current nucleus? Then we...

2019 NBA Finals Game 4 from 2019-06-08T06:59:21

We look at the keys to Toronto seizing control of the series at Oracle Arena, including Kawhi Leonard’s dominating performance and why Golden State has had such trouble stopping this Raptors team. ...

BRK/ATL Trade; Warriors in Trouble? Darius Garland Scouting Report from 2019-06-07T01:00:12

A ton of breakdown on the huge Atlanta/Brooklyn trade, as the Nets clear two max spaces. Did they get good value for the two first-round picks they gave up?. What does that mean for D’Angelo Russel...

2019 NBA Finals Game 3; Free Agency Buzz; SAC Offseason Outlook; #MetroMediaJam Review from 2019-06-06T06:45:51

We discuss the Raptors’ dominating offensive performance that propelled them to an easy win despite Steph Curry’s historic night, and discuss what the series may look like if Klay and KD can return...

Coach Cody Toppert on NBA Finals Strategy and NBA Player Development from 2019-06-04T02:47:18

Cody Toppert, former Suns player development coach, head coach of the G-League Northern Arizona Suns, and Rio Grande Valley Vipers assistant discusses the strategy of the NBA Finals, including Toro...

2019 NBA Finals Game 2; News; UTA Offseason from 2019-06-03T06:15:22

Golden State with a gritty victory to even the series despite myriad health issues. We hit on Draymond Green’s improved play, the impact of DeMarcus Cousins, how the Warriors limited Pascal Siakam,...

2019 NBA Finals Game 1 from 2019-05-31T04:24:47

Toronto throttles Golden State behind a fantastic game from Pascal Siakam. How did he get loose, and what can the Warriors do about it? Why did Toronto make life so difficult for the Warriors offen...

2019 NBA Finals Outlook; RJ Barrett Scouting Report; HOU Trades Coming? from 2019-05-29T22:03:51

We look at every angle we can think of for this NBA Finals: Why Toronto has the best defense Golden State has played against in this whole run; the series hinging on who plays better among Curry or...

MIL/MIN/IND Offseason Outlooks from 2019-05-29T00:28:37

Big questions now follow the Milwaukee Bucks as they try to keep this team together. Will they pay the tax, and how much will it cost to bring back key free agents Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez, Ma...

Ja Morant Scouting Report; News; CHA Offseason Preview from 2019-05-27T06:07:04

About 30 minutes on Murray State’s sensational point guard Ja Morant, one of the most exciting prospects we’ve ever evaluated. Then we catch up on news around the league, and take a look at Charlo...

TOR/MIL Game 6 from 2019-05-26T06:07:01

We break down how Toronto pulled out the 0-2 comeback, the stretch run of the game, the Bucks’ issues, whether their season should be considered a disappointment, what they need to do to improve, a...

[Better Audio] TOR/MIL Game 5; All-NBA Team Implications; Zion Williamson Scouting Report from 2019-05-24T18:57:09

Now with fixed audio. Toronto continues its shocking comeback. How did they do it, and what can the Bucks do to counter? Then we look at the implications for players and teams as “supermax” eligi...

TOR/MIL Game 4; POR/GSW Game 4; POR Offseason Outlook; News from 2019-05-22T03:46:45

A Toronto team left for dead a few days ago ties the series in a complete performance. Have they cracked open the previously impenetrable Bucks defense? We also look at Golden State’s closeout of ...

TOR/MIL Game 3; Playoff MVP So Far; MIA Offseason Outlook from 2019-05-20T07:53:19

We go into excruciating detail on Toronto’s Game 3 double overtime win over Milwaukee. How did the Raptors slow down Giannis, and does this win mean they can compete in the series? We also look at...

POR/GSW Game 3; TOR/MIL Game 2; OKC Offseason Outlook; News from 2019-05-19T07:15:57

Golden State seizes complete command against an exhausted Portland team, while the Bucks are presenting Toronto with an unsolvable math problem. What adjustments can Toronto make? Then a look at ...

POR/GSW Game 2; News from 2019-05-17T07:43:33

We recap Golden State’s comeback win over the Blazers, then look at the news including Tim Connelly’s meeting with the Wizards With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux...

TOR/MIL Game 1; DET and ORL Offseason Outlooks from 2019-05-16T04:11:32

Milwaukee takes Game 1 with a furious comeback despite poor shooting. Does this mean the Raptors are sunk in the series? What can they clean up going into Game 2? Then we look at how Detroit and Or...

Lottery Fallout, News, POR/GSW Game 1, DEN and SAS Offseason Outlooks from 2019-05-15T07:01:20

We look at the implications for each team from the lottery results. Then a catchup on coaching news, and a look at the Golden State/Portland series after Game 1. Finally, we look at the offseasons ...

PHI/TOR and POR/DEN Game 7s; POR/GSW Look Ahead; Vogel to Lakers from 2019-05-13T06:44:19

All angles on Toronto’s thrilling win over Philadelphia on only the second-ever buzzer-beater in a win or go home game in NBA history. How did Kawhi will Toronto the the win, and what was Philly’s...

HOU/GSW Game 6 from 2019-05-11T05:29:02

We break down a huge Warriors win in Houston to close out the series. Steph Curry’s huge second half, how the Warriors stayed in it without him in the first half, and where the Rockets let go of t...

PHI/TOR and POR/DEN Game 6s, Aaron Jackson on GSW/HOU from 2019-05-10T07:24:27

We hit on Denver/Portland and Philly/Toronto, both solid victories for the home team to give us at least 2 Game 7s. Did the underdogs find something in Game 6 that could give them a chance on the r...

HOU/GSW and BOS/MIL Game 5s, LAL Coaching Search, Free Agent Center Outlook from 2019-05-09T09:04:25

A crazy night at Oracle is the feature as the Warriors overcome Kevin Durant’s injury and a blown 20-point lead to take a 3-2 lead in the series. What should we expect going forward with KD likely...

POR/DEN and PHI/TOR Game 5s, HOU/GSW and BOS/MIL Game 4s from 2019-05-08T05:00:40

We wrap up the last 2 nights of action in the NBA playoffs, POR/DEN and PHI/TOR Game 5s, HOU/GSW and BOS/MIL Game 4s With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if...

PHI/TOR and POR/DEN Game 4s; Free Agent Power Forward Outlook from 2019-05-06T07:21:48

Toronto saves their season, while Denver roars back and gives Portland (and momentum) the L. Then we discuss the free agent power forward crop, headlined by Tobias Harris. With host Nate Duncan (@...

HOU/GSW, BOS/MIL, and POR/DEN Game 3s from 2019-05-05T03:56:35

Recapping a fantastic Friday and Saturday nights of Game 3s, GSW/HOU OT as Houston gets back in the series, followed by Milwaukee’s big win in Boston and finally every single angle, nearly every pl...

PHI/TOR Game 3, POR/DEN Game 2, News Catchup from 2019-05-03T03:57:03

The Sixers suddenly have the Raptors looking extremely mortal, while Portland wins a very weird game in Denver. Then we catch up on some of the latest news around the NBA. With host Nate Duncan (@...

HOU/GSW and BOS/MIL Game 2s; Free Agent Small Forward Class from 2019-05-01T08:35:41

Golden State takes control against Houston, while the Bucks roar back to even their series against Boston. Then we look at a very thin free agent small forward class, including spending a lot of t...

PHI/TOR Game 2, POR/DEN Game 1; The Free Agent Shooting Guard Class from 2019-04-30T07:38:02

What key adjustments enabled Philly to tie their series with Toronto, and can the Blazers make any adjustments at all against Denver to stop Nikola Jokic? Plus, a look at the crop of free agent sho...

HOU/GSW Game 1; BOS/MIL Game 1; POR/DEN Look Ahead from 2019-04-29T02:08:12

We go really in-depth on another close one in the Golden State/Houston rivalry, then look at how Boston dismantled the Bucks and potential adjustments for Game 2, plus a look ahead at Denver/Portla...

SAS/DEN Game 7; PHI/TOR Game 1; LAC/GSW Game 6, GSW/HOU Look Ahead from 2019-04-28T07:17:45

Our first Game 7 of the playoffs, with Denver barely holding on against San Antonio. We get into some of the curious coaching issues down the end, and why Denver was able to win this rockfight. T...

PHI/TOR and BOS/MIL Series Outlook; SAS/DEN Game 6 from 2019-04-26T02:49:02

We get into the fascinating East Second Round we’ve looked forward to all year, first Philly/Toronto and then Boston/Milwaukee. Then a discussion of San Antonio forcing a Game 7 against the Nugget...

LAC/GSW and UTA/HOU Game 5s; News; Free Agency Overview and Point Guards from 2019-04-25T07:52:39

We unexpectedly have to record on Clippers/Warriors, as the plucky underdogs from LA send it back for a Game 6. We also discuss Houston closing out Utah, then some news with Igor Koskoskov out in ...

OKC/POR; SAS/DEN; BRK/PHI; ORL/TOR Game 5s from 2019-04-24T08:52:25

We spend most of our time with an exhaustive breakdown of Portland's stunning Game 5 win over OKC, with a detailed breakdown of Lillard's night and the last few minutes. Then a discussion of Denver...

Taking Stock of the Playoffs So Far with Dave DuFour from 2019-04-23T05:00:18

Dave DuFour and Nate discuss our coach of the first round, the best coaching adjustment, the most surprising and most disappointing players, the individual player matchup we've found most interesti...

All 7 Series Through the Weekend from 2019-04-22T07:18:22

We recap an eventful weekend, in order: BRK/PHI, UTA/HOU, SAS/DEN, IND/BOS, ORL/TOR, LAC/GSW and OKC/POR. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like t...

BRK/PHI; SAS/DEN; LAC/GSW Game 3s, News from 2019-04-19T07:05:03

We start in Brooklyn where Ben Simmons dominated the Nets in a slightly above-average performance in the halfcourt. Then a look at the Derrick White show in San Antonio, and Kevin Durant responding...

IND/BOS, HOU/UTA Game 2; Best 2020 Draft Prospects from the Nike Hoop Summit from 2019-04-18T05:58:28

Indiana made a number of adjustments against Boston that worked for 3 quarters. How did Boston wrest the game away in the 4th? Why has Utah looked so helpless against Houston? And Nate discusses...

SAS/DEN, OKC/POR, ORL/TOR Game 2s from 2019-04-17T07:59:33

Denver saves their season with a huge comeback against the Spurs, while Portland goes up 2-0 on OKC and Toronto evens its series with a blowout win against Orlando. We break down all 3 games in the...

LAC/GSW and BRK/PHI Game 2s; the NBA Layoffs from 2019-04-16T09:32:22

The Clippers now own the 2 greatest comebacks in NBA playoff history after a totally improbable reversal in Oakland. We look at it from both sides, then hit Game 2 in Brooklyn/Philly. Then we catch...

All 7 Game 1s from 2019-04-15T06:11:17

With the first weekend of the playoffs in the books, we look at all 7 worthwhile first-round series in chronological order. We talk why the winners won and what adjustments need to be made for all...

All 8 Playoff Series Look-Ahead, Picks, and the Stakes of the 2019 Playoffs from 2019-04-11T08:44:20

Danny and Nate go through all 8 playoff series, in order UTA/HOU, IND/BOS, BRK/PHI, OKC/POR, SAS/DEN, ORL/TOR, DET/MIL, LAC/GSW, plus our picks for the rest of the playoffs and Finals, and which pl...

Mega Pod: Magic Resigns; Playoff Scenarios; Looking Back on Preseason Predictions; Awards Part 2 from 2019-04-10T07:12:12

Magic Johnson's stunning resignation means a huge pod today. We give our reaction to the end of his tenure, look at playoff scenarios going into the last night of the season, look back on preseaso...

TrueHoop's Henry Abbott: What he's learned about basketball, what he wants to learn, career advice, and the new TrueHoop from 2019-04-09T04:00:06

TrueHoop founder and blogosphere patriarch Henry Abbott joins to discuss what he learned about basketball during his sabbatical, the burning questions he's still trying to answer, and what advice h...

NBA Awards 2018-19 from 2019-04-08T01:43:26

Nate and Danny go through all the league's official awards, including MVP, All-NBA, Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year, All-Rookie, Most Improved, and Executive of the Year With host Nate Dunca...

The Defense Episode from 2019-04-05T04:00:06

Would you like to listen to 75 minutes about the best and worst the NBA has to offer on defense? We pick our all-defensive teams and defensive player of the year, pick our worst-team all-defense, ...

Wednesday Games; Playoff Reset; Most Likely Contracts Stretched from 2019-04-04T06:13:34

We take a brief swing around the league for all the games affecting the playoff race, and look at where the races stand with a week left in the regular season. Then we do a couple of mailbag quest...

Nate vs Danny on Over/Unders 2019 from 2019-04-03T06:29:30

A look back at our over/under predictions. Where did we go right and wrong, what's the final record looking like, and what were our best picks, bad beats, and lucky wins? With host Nate Duncan (@...

Point Guard Rankings 2019 from 2019-04-02T04:00

Our final position rankings of the 2018-19 season leads to a lot of intrigue as some familiar faces have had down years and younger options are the position are on the way up. With host Nate Dunca...

News Catchup and Center Rankings 2019 from 2019-03-31T21:47:54

We catch up on news, including what Jusuf Nurkic's injury means to the Blazers and the rest of the injuries and intrigue league-wide. Then we rank the league's centers. Where to Embiid, Towns, Jo...

The Capfather Larry Coon from 2019-03-28T04:00:05

Larry Coon, the original cap guru, joins Nate to assess the major changes in the 2017 CBA a couple years in. We go through all the major changes and rate whether they're player- or owner-friendly,...

2021 Crystal Ball, Plus Evaluating Our 2019 Crystal Ball From 2 Years Ago from 2019-03-27T04:00:13

We put on our fortune-telling hats and look at what we expect the 2020-21 NBA season to bring. With 4 of the league's top-10 players potentially on the move this summer, the prediction business ge...

Power Forward Rankings 2019 from 2019-03-26T04:00:15

Time to rank our power forwards, with some of our most significant disagreements so far. We struggle with where to rank Kevin Love, Paul Millsap, Tobias Harris, Ben Simmons (we explain why he's a ...

15 in 60 (Western Conference Mailbag 3.25.19) from 2019-03-24T21:32:53

We look at the 15 teams in the Western Conference via mailbag in order of the standings from Denver to Phoenix With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you l...

The Top-10 Players in the NBA 2019 from 2019-03-22T02:00:08

We rank and separate into tiers the best players in the NBA based on who we would most want to have for an NBA season and playoffs. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyL...

BOS/PHI; TOR/OKC; News; MIA/SAS, and More from 2019-03-21T07:58:05

A great night of games, starting with Philly trying to exorcise the ghost of Boston past, a wild OKC comeback against Toronto, a news catchup, and some other quick hitters including on Brooklyn's 2...

Lakers/Clippers Drama; 15 in 60 East Part 2 from 2019-03-19T21:31:06

We catch up on news, including Brandon Ingram's surgery and the Lakers/Clippers drama. Then a look at Washington, Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, and New York in the Eastern Conference. With host Na...

15 in 60 Part 1 (East Playoff Contenders, MIL thru ORL) from 2019-03-18T08:32:12

We look at the East playoff contenders in order of the standings, focusing on newcomers since the trade deadline and key matchups from Sunday's action. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and ...

Worst Contracts in the NBA and News from 2019-03-13T20:03:23

Nate and Danny go through all 30 teams to assess the most detrimental deals in the entire NBA then rank their own bottom five. Also, Dan Feldman (@DanFeldmanNBA) joins Danny to break down recent le...

NBA Draft Review and Analysis (2013-2018) plus News from 2019-03-10T22:15:16

Nate and Danny go back through the 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013 NBA Drafts to discuss their biggest hits, worst misses and what they learned about evaluating prospects each year. Before th...

Awards Through March 2019 from 2019-03-06T08:04:30

Time for our awards through the beginning of March. We struggle through the MVP discussion to decide between Giannis, Harden, and PG, then the same with the centers for All-NBA. We fill out the r...

15 in 60 (Western Conference 3.4.19) from 2019-03-04T08:15:30

We jump around the Western Conference, hitting on all 15 teams. We start with what’s wrong with the Lakers, and assign blame for their demise to various factors. Then continue in totally random o...

A Six-Game Night from 2019-03-01T07:49:48

All gamers, all the time these days. We focus on the Jazz huge victory over the Nuggets, and the ill portent for the Nuggets’ playoff hopes. Then a look at the youngins in Cleveland/New York (seri...

GSW/MIA; Demps Firing, News, NOP/LAL, POR/BOS from 2019-02-28T09:22:14

A long overdue gamer, first a classic in Miami as Dwyane Wade wins it at the buzzer against Golden State. We catch up on news, including the firing of Dell Demps in New Orleans and what that means ...

15 in 60 (Eastern Conference Part 2 ) from 2019-02-25T10:46:53

Part 2 of our mailbag look at the Eastern Conference, from Indiana to Atlanta in reverse alphabetical order. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you li...

15 in 60 (Eastern Conference 2.25.19 Part 1) from 2019-02-25T08:16:55

A 2-part mailbag look at the Eastern Conference. In part 1, Miami to Washington. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this show, please support...

Buyout Signings, News Catch-Up, Questions About Contenders from 2019-02-22T08:53:08

We look at how buyout guys like Markieff Morris and Jeremy Lin will help their new teams, catch up on the rest of the NBA news, and then discuss what most interests us about contenders going down t...

Trade Deadline Look-Back, Analyzing the Buyout Market, 2018-19 Small Forward Rankings from 2019-02-11T05:00:21

An examination of some of the reporting surrounding the trade deadline and some potential missed opportunities. Then, we look at who has been and will be bought out, and which contenders they could...

Trade Deadline Wrap-Up: All the Day-of Deals, Overall Winners/Losers from 2019-02-07T22:54:53

We break down the consequences of every deal, from salary to on-court to the future implications, all the deals on deadline day. Then we go through the overall winners and losers from trade season...

And This is Only the Day Before! from 2019-02-07T09:09:26

We break down the consequences of every deal, from salary to on-court to the future implications, all 7 deals that took place the day before the deadline, plus a look at what’s to come on deadline ...

MEGA Pod: Harris Trade, Bullock Trade, Wall Injury, Mock All-Star Draft from 2019-02-06T09:03:24

Tobias Harris is traded to the Sixers. Was the price right, and how will they look with him? The Clippers show yet again why front office and ownership realism is one of the biggest advantages in...

15 in 60 Mailbag! (Western Conference 02.05.19) from 2019-02-05T08:31:24

We look at the 15 teams in the Western Conference in mailbag form, in reverse alphabetical order from Utah to Dallas. Timestamps:UTA = 0:00-12:00 SAS = 12:00-22:00SAC = 22:00-29:00 POR = 29:00-36:...

Marc Stein Discusses What He's Hearing Before the Trade Deadline from 2019-02-04T06:52:36

Marc Stein of the New York Times weighs in on the upcoming NBA trade deadline. We discuss the Knicks/Mavs trade involving Kristaps Porzingis, including what else might have been out there for KP a...

NYK/DAL Trade; Predicting Most/Least Likely to Deal, AD Destination, plus NW Div Deadline Outlook from 2019-02-01T00:39:09

Discussing the NYK/DAL trade, and why Nate really likes it for the Knicks. Then, recorded a little earlier today, we go through the Northwest Division to discuss their teams’ outlook at the trade d...

Why AD to Lakers Could Be Tough; ATL/SAC; MEM/MIN; DAL/NYK, News from 2019-01-31T07:11:45

Nate and Danny take their first look at the Anthony Davis trade situation, and why it’s going to be difficult for him to force his way to the Lakers if the Pelicans don’t believe they have the best...

Mock Trade Deadline 2019 Part 2 from 2019-01-29T20:58:08

Kevin Pelton of ESPN and Dan Feldman of NBC join Nate and Danny. We split up the 30 teams and try to steward these teams as realistically as possible to simulate what might happen at the 2019 trad...

Mock Trade Deadline 2019 Part 1: AD, Conley, Gasol from 2019-01-29T04:05:06

The 2019 Mock Trade Deadline is finally here. Kevin Pelton of ESPN and Dan Feldman of NBC join Nate and Danny. We split up the 30 teams and try to steward these teams as realistically as possible...

Trade Deadline: Southeast and Pacific Divisions 2019 from 2019-01-28T08:00:26

A huge trade deadline look at the Southeast and Pacific Divisions. What teams in the Southeast are buyers, and which are sellers? A number of these teams could go either way. Then we look at what ...

Mega SW Division Trade Deadline: Gasol, Conley, AD, Houston, and More; News from 2019-01-25T00:04:59

After discussing recent news, including the Victor Oladipo and Anthony Davis injuries and who is on the trade block, we hit on the Southwest Division. We spend a ton of time on Memphis' potential o...

Chris Haynes of Yahoo!: AD's Options, Melo/Lakers, Teams Looking to Move at Deadline from 2019-01-23T05:00:16

Chris Haynes of Yahoo! joins to discuss a possible Carmelo Anthony move to the Lakers, Anthony Davis' options in New Orleans, which teams are trying to add or sell at the deadline, Robin Lopez's bu...

All-Star Picks; Cousins' Return; News from 2019-01-22T06:59:46

We select our All-Stars in both conferences, then discuss how DeMarcus Cousins has looked in his return and catch up on news around the league.

15 in 60 (Eastern Conference 01.21.19) from 2019-01-21T09:10:50

We look at the 15 teams in the Eastern Conference in close to reverse alphabetical order, from Washington to Atlanta. How are the Wiz doing since John Wall went down? What has changed about Kawhi'...

Trade Deadline: Central Division 2019 from 2019-01-18T05:00:23

We look at the trade deadline for the 5 teams in the Central Division. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this pod, please donate to support N...

Trade Deadline: Atlantic Division 2019 from 2019-01-16T20:11:11

A look at the Celtics, Raptors, Sixers, Nets, and Knicks at the trade deadline. How will their financial situation impact their moves, who is the most likely to be traded, and what needs can they f...

15 in 60 (Western Conference 1.15.19) from 2019-01-15T08:56:29

We look at the 15 teams in the Western Conference, including Dallas’ trade options for Dennis Smith, Jr, the Lakers’ recent struggles, OKC’s Terrance Ferguson, and more. TimestampsDAL = 0:00-7:15 ...

How Much to Offer Veteran Extension Candidates; News from 2019-01-13T21:51:53

Danny and Nate go team-by-team and look at which players could possibly extend under the current CBA rules, and for how much. Who will be this year’s Lou Williams? Then we catch up on news around ...

Awards and Season in Review Part 2, January 2019 from 2019-01-10T05:00:18

We continue taking stock of the season to date and hand out some additional awards. Executive of the year (and Not Executive of the Year), Best Win, Worst Loss, Dunk and Game of the Month, Most Su...

15 in 60 Mailbag! (Eastern Conference 1.9.19) from 2019-01-09T05:00:21

A look at the 15 teams in the Eastern Conference using questions submitted by listeners on Twitter, in alphabetical order from Atlanta to Washington. Timestamps:ATL = 0:00-9:50 BOS = 9:50-17:50BRK...

Monday Gamer: DEN/HOU; HOU/CHI Trade; UTA/MIL; DAL/LAL; SAS/DET from 2019-01-08T07:33:49

We check in with takeaways for a potential playoff matchup between the Nuggets and Rockets, discuss injury news and the Rockets/Bulls trade, look at another fascinating stylistic contrast with Milw...

Thibs Era Over; Bulls/Grizz Trade; More Butler Drama; News Catchup from 2019-01-07T07:10:01

The Wolves abruptly fire Tom Thibodeau. We evaluate the decision, its timing, and the Thibs era as a whole. We also look at a surprising Bulls/Grizzlies trade and discuss Jimmy Butler again making...

NBA Awards Through December from 2019-01-04T05:00:06

We give our picks for MVP, the All-NBA Teams, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Sixth Man of the year With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Lerou...

Where Do Wiz Go Without Wall; News; Which Players Need a Change of Scenery? from 2019-01-03T03:08:44

We catch up on a ton of news around the league, including John Wall’s season-ending surgery and where the Wizards can go from here. Then a look at which players need a change of scenery the most, ...

15 in 60 Mailbag! (Western Conference 12.31.18) from 2018-12-31T07:19:24

A special mailbag look at the 15 teams in the Western Conference in alphabetical order from Dallas to Utah. Timestamps:DAL = 0:00-9:00 DEN = 9:00-17:15GSW = 17:15-29:30 HOU = 29:30-36:00LAC = 36:0...

Hield Ages 2 Years in a Day, News Catchup, PHX/ORL and Around the League from 2018-12-27T19:39:41

Buddy Hield reveals he actually turned 26 last week instead of 25 and blames...Oklahoma, I guess? We catch up on the rest of the news, then a really deep dive on PHX/ORL and what we can learn about...

The Christmas Games 2018 from 2018-12-26T09:33:50

A deep dive on the game of the day, PHI/BOS, then a look at the Lakers’ domination of the Warriors and Golden State’s issues, Houston taking care of OKC and the skill that James Harden might be the...

AD/Lakers; G-League Showcase Notes, Big News Catch-up, Execs React to Top-10 Prospects from 2018-12-24T02:00:12

We discuss every angle of all the recent news regarding Anthony Davis to the Lakers. Why is this coming out now, what can the Lakers do to get him, and how will the Pels react? Then we hit on news...

Top-10 Prospects in the NBA 2018 from 2018-12-21T05:00:06

In one of our favorite episodes of the year, we pick our top-10 prospects in the NBA, honorable mentions, players to watch, and even address why certain popular players may not make the cut. Subsc...

15 in 60 Part 2, ATL-DET (Eastern Conference 12.19.18) from 2018-12-19T08:18:13

A look at the last 2+ weeks for teams in the Eastern Conference, in reverse alphabetical order from DET to ATL. Subscribe via iTunes and RSS FeedWith host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny L...

Marc Stein on the Kings, Ariza Trade and Non-Trade, Which Teams Will Make Moves at the Deadline from 2018-12-18T05:00:21

Marc Stein of the New York Times joins to discuss the situation in Sacramento with Dave Joerger and his comments about drafting Luka Doncic. We also hit on the failed Memphis/Phoenix/Washington tr...

Brooks Wasn’t Here, WAS/PHX Trade, East 15 in 60 Part 1 from 2018-12-17T07:34:13

We break down the failed Memphis/Phoenix/Washington trade, and then discuss what the move of Ariza to Washington and Oubre to Phoenix will do for their respective teams, plus ponder what other deal...

Shooting Guard Rankings 2018-19 from 2018-12-14T05:00:15

Nate and Danny organize the league’s shooting guards into tiers and rank the top 40 or so shooting guards in the NBA. How do we compare offensive specialists, 3-and-D aces, and the rest of a very ...

Most Promising Rookies; the Most Talented NBA Ever, and the GSW Gap with Ben Taylor. from 2018-12-13T05:00:08

Ben Taylor joins to put this rookie class in historical perspective and discuss which of the current rookies we’d rather have for the rest of their careers. We also assess whether this is the most ...

Tuesday Gamer: POR/HOU; League-Wide News Catch-Up; TOR/LAC from 2018-12-12T08:11:41

Two teams with issues COLLIDE in Houston; which team’s lack of depth would prove its undoing? Then we hit on news around the league, including walking wounded in New Orleans, Boston, and Detroit. ...

15 in 60 Part 2 (Western Conference 12.10.18) from 2018-12-10T20:00:13

A look at the past 2 weeks for the rest of the Western Conference in alphabetical order from Dallas to San Antonio. Timestamps:DAL = 0:00-8:20 DEN = 8:20-17:45GSW = 17:45-27:25 MEM = 27:25-34:40MI...

Bucks/Cavs Trade; Bulls “Moo-tiny?; Ariza Rumors; 15 in 60 Part 1 (West) from 2018-12-10T09:05:05

We break down the Bucks/Cavs trade of Hill for Henson and Delly, check in on the tumultuous Jim Boylen era in Chicago, discuss the Trevor Ariza to the Lakers rumor, and then recap the last 2 weeks ...

First Month Awards Continued: Executive (and Not Executive) of the Year, Surprises, Disappointments, and More from 2018-12-06T05:00:17

We continue taking stock of the first month and a half of the season and hand out some additional awards. Executive of the year (and Not Executive of the Year), Best Win, Worst Loss, Dunk and Game...

What's Wrong With the Spurs; Mini-Mailbag: Is Offense Here to Stay?; Fultz Diagnosis and News from 2018-12-05T07:42:18

What’s wrong with the Spurs as they get destroyed in Utah? Then a mailbag segment, including a long discussion on whether the NBA’s offensive boom is here to stay. Finally the latest news in the ...

DEN/TOR, Hoiberg Fired, HOU/MIN, Quick Hitters Around the League from 2018-12-04T07:53:20

Denver’s surprise win in Toronto, Fred Hoiberg’s surprise firing in Chicago, the Wolves reverse a second-half blowout against Houston, and some quick hitters on GSW/ATL, LAC/NOP, and CLE/BRK Subsc...

15 in 60 (Yes, all 15!) Eastern Conference from 2018-12-03T08:28:45

All 15 teams in the Eastern Conference are looked at, including Pascal Siakam's emergence (and why Nate thinks he's a poor man's Giannis), the Celtics' recent play, John Collins' return to Atlanta'...

NBA Awards Through November 2018 from 2018-11-30T05:00:15

Subscribe via iTunes and RSS Feed Our first look at the NBA’s official awards through November, 2018With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this po...

What Can Washington Get in Trades; Korver Trades; News and a Rant on Leadership from 2018-11-29T08:49:31

Subscribe via iTunes and RSS Feed We discuss the pros and cons for the Washington Wizards of trading John Wall, Bradley Beal, and Otto Porter for over a half hour. Then a breakdown of the Kyle Ko...

Gamer Night: TOR/MEM; NYK/DET; LAL/DEN; and Around the League from 2018-11-28T07:50

Subscribe via iTunes and RSS Feed A look around the association on a Tuesday night. How did Toronto come back on Memphis after a 71-points Grizzlies explosion in the first half? We check in on t...

News, Mailbag on Kings, Suns, Blazers, Spurs from 2018-11-27T05:00:12

Subscribe via iTunes and RSS Feed We catch up on news, including the latest on Markelle Fultz, Golden State’s injury returns, and more. Then we continue our mailbag look at the teams in the West, ...

11 in 90 (Western Conference 11.26.18) from 2018-11-26T08:23:47

Subscribe via iTunes and RSS Feed A mailbag look at MIN, UTA, then DAL thru OKC over the last two weeks.Timestamps: MIN = 0:00-11:00UTA = 11:00-19:05 DAL = 19:05-25:50DEN = 25:50-33:20 GSW = 33:20...

15 in 60 Mailbag! (Part 2, Eastern Conference 11.20.18) from 2018-11-20T05:00:21

We take listener questions on the teams in the Eastern Conference.. In Part 2, IND, MIA, MIL, NYK, ORL, PHI, WAS With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if ...

15 in 60 Mailbag! (Eastern Conference 11.19.18 Part 1) from 2018-11-19T00:46:37

We take listener questions on the teams in the Eastern Conference.. In order, BRK, BOS, TOR, ATL, CHA, CHI, CLE, DET Timestamps:BRK = 0:00-13:45 BOS/TOR = 13:45-28:40ATL = 28:40-37:45 CHA = 37:45...

Fultz Trade Value&Ideas; Big News Catchup; Should Rockets Have Offered More for Butler? from 2018-11-16T05:00:07

First we catch up on news, including Draymond's comments on the KD spat and the rest of the leaguewide developments. We also discuss whether Houston should have offered more for Jimmy Butler. Then...

Draymond vs. KD; Butler's First Game in Philly; Around the League; NOP/MIN from 2018-11-15T08:14:24

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We give our reaction to the Draymond/KD reporting and what it could mean for Golden State going forward. Then we dive into Philly's first game with Jimm...

15 in 60 Part 2 (Western Conference 11.14.18) from 2018-11-14T05:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We take a look at the last 2 weeks for LAC, GSW, MEM, UTA, MIN, NOP, POR, and PHXWith host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). ...

15 in 60 Part 1 (Western Conference 11.12.18) from 2018-11-12T05:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. A look at the last 2 weeks for, in order, HOU; SAS; DEN; OKC; DAL; SAC; LALWith host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).  And i...

Emergency Butler Trade Pod from 2018-11-10T21:30

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Jimmy Butler is traded, finally. Our long national nightmare is over.  We look at who got the better of the trade, the cap implications for both teams, h...

Ethan Strauss: GSW/MIL, and Which Teams Should Panic? from 2018-11-09T05:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. The Master of Panic, the Panic Virtuouso, Ethan Strauss of the Athletic joins Nate and Danny to discuss Milwaukee's blowout of the Warriors, followed by ...

PHI/IND; DEN/MEM; General Soreness Invades LA; News from 2018-11-08T05:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Philly heads into Indiana in a matchup of two likely East playoff teams, Denver and Memphis goes down to the wire in an old school rock fight, General So...

MIL/POR; ATL/CHA; BRK/PHX from 2018-11-07T05:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. For election night, we choose to hit on some less-covered teams.  Portland and Milwaukee features two teams with divergent styles, we check in on Trae Yo...

Lakers Drama; News; Who Has the Most Money On the Line This Year? from 2018-11-06T05:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We check in on the latest in LA, where Luke Walton is apparently under pressure.  Then we catch up on the rest of the news around the league, and then a ...

15 in 60 (Eastern Conference 11.05.18) from 2018-11-05T05:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. A look at the last 2 weeks for each of the 15 teams in the Eastern Conference, in reverse alphabetical order from Washington to Atlanta.With host Nate Du...

MIL/BOS Showdown; Around the League; News Catchup from 2018-11-02T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We go deep on what we can learn from Boston and Milwaukee's first matchup.  How much have the Bucks grown with Mike Budenholzer as coach, and where are...

Is Butler Sitting the right play?; MIN, NOP, OKC, SAC 15 in 60 from 2018-11-01T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We look at Jimmy Butler's situation in Minnesota; is this really the best way for him to get out of there as soon as possible? Then we give our observati...

Kings on Fire; News; PHI/TOR; WAS/MEM from 2018-10-31T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We start with news, including the "voice of head coach" in Cleveland and Houston's struggles.  Then we discuss Toronto's dismantling of Philly, the red h...

15 in 60: LAL, SAS, MEM, PHX; Rookie Scale Option Decisions from 2018-10-30T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We dive deep on the Lakers, Spurs, Grizzlies, and Suns seasons to date, before getting into a fun debate over which Rookie Scale options for second and t...

Lue Fired; 15 in 60 Part 1 (Western Conference 10.29.18) from 2018-10-29T04:00

Lue Fired; 15 in 60 Part 1 (Western Conference 10.29.18)

Butler to Houston Rumors, News; DEN/LAL; BOS/OKC; POR/ORL from 2018-10-26T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We break down the latest rumor that the Rockets have offered 4 first-round draft picks to Houston, pluc catch up on the rest of the news around the leagu...

Season Prediction Mulligans from 2018-10-25T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. With the season a whole entire week old, we look at how the early season trends have informed our predictions.  Yes, it's early, but what can we glean ab...

News; Blake Drops 50 in PHI/DET OT Classic; LAC/NOP; SAC/DEN from 2018-10-24T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. After discussing the latest news, Nate and Danny recap a wild win for the Pistons as Blake Griffin drops 50 points on the Sixers.  Then we discuss how th...

15 in 60 Mailbag Part 2 (Eastern Conference 10.23.18) from 2018-10-23T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. 15 in 60 returns, a look at the 15 teams in the Eastern Conference in alphabetical order using listener-submitted mailbag questions. In Part 2, Miami thr...

15 in 60 Mailbag Part 1 (Eastern Conference 10.22.18) from 2018-10-22T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. 15 in 60 returns, a look at the 15 teams in the Eastern Conference in alphabetical order using listener-submitted mailbag questions. First up, Atlanta to...

What Did We Learn About LA? G-League "Select Contracts"; MIA/WAS; CHI/PH from 2018-10-19T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We start with a discussion of the news that the G-League will offer bigger contracts to elite young prospects and also hit on Michael Malone's extension ...

Around the League On the Real Opening Night from 2018-10-18T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. DAL/PHX, MIN/SAS, NOP/HOU, MIL/CHA, and more snippets from around the league on opening night.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@D...

Season Openers: PHI/BOS and OKC/GSW; News; Season Predictions Part 2 from 2018-10-17T01:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. The season is finally here. We break down what we can take away for the season from PHI/BOS and OKC/GSW, then look at news including surprise waivers and...

Season Predictions: Wins for All 30 Teams, Awards, and More from 2018-10-16T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Nate and Danny give their season predictions, starting with tiers and records for all 30 teams.  Then we give our picks for MVP, Coach of the Year, Defen...

News w/ Danny; BOS Season Outlook w/ Jared Weiss from 2018-10-15T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Nate and Danny discuss the latest in the Jimmy Butler saga, Justise Winslow's extension, and the rest of camp news.Then Jared Weiss joins for the Bosto...

DAL Season Outlook with Tim Cato from 2018-10-12T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Tim Cato of the Athletic joins for the Dallas Mavericks Season Outlook.  What will this team look like with youngs Luka Doncic and Dennis Smith as thei...

TOR 2018-19 Season Outlook w/ Blake Murphy from 2018-10-11T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Blake Murphy of the Athletic joins for the Toronto Raptors Season Outlook.  We start with the key question of what Kawhi Leonard looks like this season...

News w/ Danny; PHI Season Outlook w/ Derek Bodner from 2018-10-10T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Danny and Nate hit on recent news, including the firing of Ryan McDonough and Kyrie Irving's declaration that he'll re-sign in Boston.  Then Derek Bodn...

LAL Season Outlook 2018-19 with Darius Soriano from 2018-10-08T01:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Darius Soriano joins for the LA Lakers Season Outlook.  How will Luke Walton fill in around LeBron James?  Will they go with the young guys or the vets? ...

Camp News; 2018-19 Season Breakout and Regression Candidates; O/U Best Bets from 2018-10-04T04:30

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We hit on some of the big news of training camp, including Anthony Davis signing with Rich Paul of Klutch Sports and how injuries will affect rotation ba...

Ben Taylor on the Top-8 Greatest Players of All-Time from 2018-10-03T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Ben Taylor with his long-awaited return to discuss the top-8 in his Greatest of All-Time series at BackPicks.com. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) ...

Eastern Conference Over/Unders 2018-19 from 2018-10-02T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We go through the over/unders for the Eastern Conference in alphabetical order, from Atlanta to Washington.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Dan...

Nate's Back: Western Conference Over/Unders from 2018-10-01T00:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Nate makes his return after his honeymoon and we discuss the Western Conference Over/Unders in alphabetical order from Dallas to Utah.With host Nate Dunc...

CLE Outlook w/ Joe Vardon; ATL Outlook w/ Brad Rowland from 2018-09-27T02:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Joe Vardon of The Athletic (@joevardon) joins for the Cleveland Cavaliers Season Outlook. We discuss how they will look without LeBron James, which vet...

MIA Outlook w/ Albert Nahmad; PHX Outlook w/ Michael Schwartz from 2018-09-24T01:30

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Albert Nahmad of Heat Hoops (@AlbertNahmad) joins for the Miami Heat Season Outlook. We discuss their overstuffed rotation, development of young player...

NYK Outlook w/ Jared Dubin; News w/ Tim Bontemps from 2018-09-19T18:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. First, Tim Bontemps of the Washington Post comes on to break down the significant recent NBA news, including Jimmy Butler's trade demand, the Mave rick...

SAS Outlook w/ Jabari Young; MEM Outlook w/ Chris Herrington from 2018-09-16T20:30

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Jabari Young of the San Antonio Express-News joins for the San Antonio Spurs Season Outlook. We discuss how they will look after so much roster turnove...

DEN Outlook w/ Adam Mares; ORL Outlook w/ Danny from 2018-09-13T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Adam Mares of Denver Stiffs and Locked on Nuggets joins for the Denver Nuggets Season Outlook.  What will the loss of Wilson Chandler mean, and what is...

CHI Outlook w/ Stephen Noh of the Athletic; POR w/ Erik Gundersen from 2018-09-10T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Stephen Noh of the Athletic joins for the Chicago Bulls Season Outlook.  The Bulls have added a lot of talent, but can they stop anybody? What should w...

HOU/PHX Trade; News; HOU Outlook w/ Rahat Huq, NOP Outlook w/ Danny from 2018-09-06T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Danny and Nate go over the Rockets/Suns trade, and discuss the rest of the news from the last couple weeks.Then Rahat Huq of Red94.net joins for the Ho...

LAC Season Outlook w/ Danny; WAS Season Outlook w/ Mike Prada from 2018-09-03T04:00

Danny joins for the LA Clippers. What is their rotation going to look like with perhaps the deepest backcourt in the NBA?  Can this team stop anybody?  And what are their strengths and weaknesses g...

UTA Season Outlook w/ David Locke; MIL w/ Frank Madden from 2018-08-29T22:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Jazz radioman David Locke joins for the Utah Season Outlook.  Can the Jazz take another step forward after a surprise 48-win season a year ago?. We also ...

MIN Season Outlook with Jon Krawczynski; DET Season Outlook with Dan Feldman from 2018-08-27T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Jon Krawczynski of the Athletic joins for the Minnesota Timeberwolves Season Outlook.  We hit on what's going on with Karl-Anthony Towns' extension and w...

GSW Season Preview w/ Ethan Strauss; CHA Season Preview w/ Spencer Percy from 2018-08-22T22:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Ethan Strauss of the Athletic joins (in studio!!) to discuss the Warriors upcoming season.   We talk who is likely to get better or worse, how the newc...

IND Season Preview w/ J. Michael; BRK Season Preview w/ Danny; News from 2018-08-20T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. J. Michael, Pacers writer for the Indy Star, joins to preview the Indiana Pacers.  We talk who is likely to get better or worse, how the newcomers to the...

OKC Season Preview and Summer League All-Stars w/ Fred Katz; SAC w/ James Ham from 2018-08-17T07:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Fred Katz, former beat writer of the Norman Transcript and now of MassLive, joins to preview the OKC Thunder.  We talk who is likely to get better or wor...

MEGA 21-Team Summer League Prospect Review from 2018-08-14T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. A ridiculously long 21-team prospect review, from the LA Clippers thru Washington, but then Brooklyn, Boston, Detroit, New Orleans, and Utah at the end. ...

Mock Rookie Extensions 2018 from 2018-08-09T01:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Dan Feldman of NBC Sports joins Nate and Danny to mock out the rookie extensions for this fall.  Where do the key young players drafted in 2015 fall, inc...

Eastern Conference Offseason Grades 2018 from 2018-08-06T22:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We grade the offseasons for the 15 teams in the East in alphabetical order.  How do the Kawhi Leonard trade, the Sixers' offseason, the Pacers' use of th...

Western Conference Offseason Grades 2018 from 2018-08-02T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We take a look at which West teams improved and which took a step back, assigning grades for all 15 teams in the conference.With host Nate Duncan (@NateD...

Capela Re-Signs, News, Re-Grading the 2017 Offseason (West) from 2018-07-30T22:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Clint Capela returns to Houston on a surprisingly inexpensive deal; why did it happen? We catch up on the rest of the news, then hold ourselves accountab...

Marc Stein on the Summer; Love Extended; DEN-IND Summer League Review from 2018-07-26T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Marc Stein of the New York Times joins up to discuss the offseason that was.  Why did the Spurs trade Kawhi to the Raptors, and what other offers were ou...

Melo Trade, Vlade Poaching, Re-Grading the 2017 Offseason (East) from 2018-07-23T16:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Catching up on all the big transactions of the last week, including the Melo/Schroder trade, Dudley/Arthur, Richaun Holmes, and more.  We also catch up o...

Kawhi Leonard to TOR From Every Angle; SAC/MEM Trade, News from 2018-07-18T13:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Kawhi Leonard is traded for DeMar DeRozan. We look at what the Raptors can be this year, whether Kawhi should/needs to show up in Toronto, the return fro...

Parker a Bull, News, Summer League Prospect Review ATL, CHA, CHI, CLE from 2018-07-17T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We discuss how the Bucks got to this point with Jabari Parker, whether it was the right move to let him go, and whether the Bulls should have signed him ...

DEN/BRK/ATL Trades, Every Deal in Free Agency, Free Agency Winners/Losers from 2018-07-13T16:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We spend a ton of time breaking down the trades that dumped salary for Denver and sent Jeremy Lin to the Hawks.  We look at how Denver ended up in this s...

Free Agency Wrap-Up: Every Deal, Every Team, Every Trade the Last 4 Days from 2018-07-09T16:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We go through all the fascinating transactions of the last few days, including the Zach LaVine offer sheet, Kyle Anderson moving to the Grizzlies, and al...

PHI/DEN Trade;2018 Free Agency Days 3 and 4, Every Signing from 2018-07-04T19:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We break down the trade of Wilson Chandler into Philly's cap space and discuss the latest signings from days 3 and 4 of 2018 free agency.With host Nate D...

Lakers Fill Out the Roster, Cousins to GSW, Every Signing, Every Team Day 2 from 2018-07-03T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Another crazy day in free agency, as the Lakers renounce Julius Randle and sign Rajon Rondo, the Warriors suddenly agree with DeMarcus Cousins. Randle en...

LeBron to LA From Every Angle. Plus Every Other Signing, Every Team from Day 1 from 2018-07-02T02:30

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. LeBron to LA from every angle. We discuss the Lakers' remaining cap space, their other signings of KCP, Lance, and JaVale, how the Lakers as constituted ...

Crazy First Night of Free Agency; Every Signing, Trends, Winners&Losers from 2018-07-01T06:30

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. This is what we live for, almost 2 hours, every signing that happened in the first few hours of free agency. PG's return to OKC, Ariza's shocking destina...

Kawhi/Lakers Scenarios, Gortat/Rivers Trade; News; NYK, CLE, IND Offseasons from 2018-06-28T17:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. The Kawhi Leonard sweepstakes heat up, as we discuss the perspectives of the Lakers and Spurs and what offers we would make if we were the Lakers.  Then ...

2018 Mock Offseason Part 2 with Kevin Pelton, Dan Feldman, and Danny Leroux from 2018-06-26T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. The mock offseason continues! Finally some trades give teams a little breathing room, and the player agent continues to get squeezed as the market tighte...

2018 Mock Offseason Part 1 With Kevin Pelton, Dan Feldman, and Danny Leroux from 2018-06-25T01:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. It's finally here, the 2018 mock offseason.  With cap space down around the league, it's a tough job for Nate as the player agent this year.  In part 1, ...

2018 NBA Draft from 2018-06-22T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. The 2018 NBA draft from every angle. We spend 20 minutes on the huge Hawks/Mavs trade for Luka Doncic and Trae Young, then discuss every pick of the firs...

CHA/BRK Trade; Mi. Bridges, Shai, Walker, R. Williams Scouting; Draft Board from 2018-06-21T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We break down the Charlotte/Brooklyn trade from every angle, including the effect on Brooklyn's 2019 cap space and Charlotte's opportunity cost for creat...

Draft Scuttlebutt, Knox, Musa, Sexton and Mikal Bridges Scouting Reports from 2018-06-20T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We catch up on news, including Kawhi Leonard's meeting with Gregg Popovich and continued reports he wants to be traded to the Lakers, plus draft scuttleb...

Jaren Jackson, Jr. Scouting Report; ORL Offseason Outlook, News from 2018-06-19T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We take a look at perhaps the most "modern" of the big men in this draft, Jaren Jackson, Jr. Does his shooting, switchability, and shot blocking outweigh...

ESPN Draft Film Guru Mike Schmitz on 2018 Draft; Danny on Kawhi Trade Request from 2018-06-18T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. ESPN's Mike Schmitz joins to discuss the top of the draft, his overall board, what he thinks of so many bigs projected at the top of the draft, and who h...

Mo Bamba Scouting Report; DAL Offseason Outlook from 2018-06-15T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Mo Bamba's 7'10 wingspan and 9'7 standing reach make him one of the most intriguing players in the draft.  Can he turn that potential into production at ...

CHI Offseason Outlook; Wendell Carter, Jr. Scouting Report from 2018-06-14T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. The Bulls should have about $25 million in cap space to work with, will they use it to court free agents or take on bad money? What will happen with rest...

Nurse Hired in Toronto, News, GSW and SAC Offseason Outlooks from 2018-06-13T01:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We hit on the latest news, including Nick Nurse in Toronto, Lonzo Ball's knee injury, player option news, and more.  Then a look at the offseasons for GS...

Luka Doncic Scouting Report; MEM Offseason Outlook from 2018-06-12T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Luka Doncic is one of the best 18 year-olds ever.  How does he project to the NBA given his amazing production but also his athletic limitatations?  Then...

Deandre Ayton Scouting Report: PHX Offseason Outlook from 2018-06-11T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We break down the pros and cons of selecting Deandre Ayton number 1 overall.  Do his physical attributes and budding skill level make up for what could b...

2018 NBA Finals Game 4; Colangelo Done; Trae Young Scouting Report from 2018-06-09T04:00

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We wrap up the 2018 NBA Finals, discussing where the Warriors stack up historically now, LeBron's injury, and the Finals MVP. Then we hit on the firing o...

2018 NBA Finals Game 3 from 2018-06-07T03:00