Dunc'd On Basketball NBA Podcast

We begin with the somber reality that Damian Lillard likely has a torn Achilles tendon, a season-, career- and franchise-altering injury for him, Giannis, and the Milwaukee Bucks. Then, we recap two classic games between the Lakers and Wolves (17:28) and the Knicks and Pistons (1:08:31), breaking down the keys plays (and calls) that could have gone either way.Finally, Boston takes control of their series in another game of Island Basketball. 1:37:48Get a ridiculous 45% off a year membership of Dunc'd On Prime with code gordongame4 in our FLASH SALE, available to only the first 50 people who sign up! Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Detroit provided a raucous environment, but the Knicks found their offensive flow and took a series lead.Denver looks like they're in big trouble against the Clippers with myriad problems on both ends of the floor.Oklahoma City set an NBA record by coming back from a 26-point deficit against Memphis as Ja Morant was unable to finish the game.Plus we catch up on more executive news around the NBA. Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

The Warriors grind out a 90s-style win over Houston, showcasing how their defense and Steph Curry's brilliance can still carry them despite some shaky offense. Can the Rockets score well enough in this series to make it competitive?The Cavs overwhelm Miami in Game 1 with scorching guard play and a beautifully flowing offense. 34:43Boston comfortably handles Orlando as Derrick White leads a third-quarter surge. How are the Celtics looking as they begin their title defense? 47:27OKC completely obliterates Memphis in a wire-to-wire blowout. Can we take anything away other than “Thunder good, Memphis schedule loss?” 57:46 Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

A massive episode of Dunc'd On with Danny Leroux, as we discuss the Heat and Mavs moving on, and the Bulls and Kings (28:18) most decidedly not.We look ahead to Heat/Hawks (15:33) and Mavs/Grizzlies (45:22) on Friday night and make our picks, then catch up on news including the latest rumors with the Suns. 59:00Finally, we discuss the series we're most excited about in the first round for 23 minutes: Nuggets vs Clippers. 1:20:24 Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

We look ahead to the Warriors' matchup with Houston in the first round. Then, Dan previews the postseason based on adjusting for teams' projected rotations. Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Ten years ago today, April 13, 2015, was our first ever episode. We express our gratitude for your support over the years and reminisce on our favorite games, series, moments, players, transactions, and executives. 45:03First though, we give our outlooks for the play-in games this week. Memphis @ Golden State 0:42Atlanta @ Orlando 13:49Miami @ Chicago 26:04Dallas @ Sacramento. 35:13 Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Nate and Danny review their over/under picks and best bets to see where they went right and wrong this year.  What went according to, and counter to, expectations for all 30 teams this season? Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

It's time to talk about the most inscrutable topic in the NBA:  Defense! We pick our All-Defensive teams and Defensive Player of the Year.  Are we swayed by Draymond's self-promotional tour? Is another familiar name being slept on? Where do the big perimeter defensive stars rank relative to the bigs?We also pick our positional all-defensive teams, discuss whether the 65-game rule changed our picks, and then pick a few categories like best isolation and post defenders, best rim protector, and which players do the most with the least and the least with the most.  Finally, we select our Worst-Team All Defense.First though, we discuss the shocking news that Michael Malone and Calvin Booth have both been relieved of their duties. Does it make sense for the Nuggets to make these moves now? Plus, how would we assess Booth's tenure as GM?Full Daily Duncs with linksMichael Malone, Calvin BoothZeke NnajiMike PenberthyCalvin Booth-Michael MaloneTimingRecordMichael MaloneWhyJosh KroenkeFull Daily Duncs with links Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Nate and Danny make their final selections for the NBA's awards. For the first time ever, it was so close that they both changed their MVP pick in the course of the discussion.  Plus, a discussion of all* the other major awards, plus a few we've made up ourselves.Most Valuable Player (MVP): 0:00:24Rest of MVP Ballot: 22:00All-NBA Teams: 26:47Coach of the Year: 38:10Most Improved Player: 44:10Rookie of the Year : 1:02:20All-Rookie Team : 1:07:23Best Sophomore : 1:09:39Sixth Man of the Year : 1:10:26Executive of the Year : 1:17:30Not Executive of the Year : 1:29:00Most Disappointing Player : 1:38:49Biggest Surprise Player : 1:44:58Biggest Surprise Team : 1:47:32Most Disappointing Team : 1:48:56*Note: DPOY and All-Defense will be a separate podcast. Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

John Hollinger joins Danny Leroux and Nate Duncan to break down our rankings of the top players in the NBA. Jokic or Shai at number 1? Who takes the 3rd spot? Where do old lions Steph, KD, and LeBron fall, and how do they compare with the young superstar bigs? How about the bevy of star guards? Plus, we discuss the biggest risers and fallers, the hardest to rank, and the players we think could make us look stupid for having them so low. Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

The last and deepest position is in the books. After obvious #1 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, where do the rest of the big stars like Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton, and Stephen Curry land? How did we process down years for Ja Morant, Trae Young, Jamal Murray, and De'Aaron Fox?  And who are some of the controversial risers that we believe could outgrow their roles over the next year?Full Daily Duncs with linksTaylor Jenkins-Larry BrownTaylor Jenkins games remainingTaylor Jenkins recordTaylor Jenkins winsJa MorantPistons-TimberwolvesMinnesota TimberwolvesKevin DurantTankingZion Williamson, CJ McCollumNikola JokicFull Daily Duncs with links Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Nate always has a unique take on a coach being fired. What do he and Danny make of the Grizzlies moving on from Taylor Jenkins and this surprising timing? Then, on to the usual look at the West:MEM vs LAL: The Lakers' intentional play exposes some key weaknesses for Memphis as the Tuomas Iisalo era gets underway. 14:00PHX: KD goes down with an ankle injury. Is this the last we'll see of him in a Phoenix uniform? 37:00LAC: Nate lashes himself to the mast for the siren song of Kawhi Leonard film. Is he back? 45:17OKC: How did the Thunder survive without JDub? 53:50NOP: Is this the best stretch of Zion Williamson's career? 1:01:19 Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

DET: How do they match up with the Knicks? Should they look to acquire a star in the offseason?IND (10:28): Are they the sleeper of the East?MIA (19:40): Should they still be trying to convey their pick to OKC this year?MIL (28:22): Why is the Milwaukee offense only 11th?NYK (37:29): What's our current verdict on the Bridges and Towns trades?ORL (46:02): Why has Paolo been better? And how good is Franz?PHI (58:00): What would our plan be for the Sixers from here?TOR (1:06:20): Is RJ Barrett in Toronto's long-term plans?WAS (1:12:50): Our evaluations of Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Our bi-weekly look at the East through your questions!ATL: Risacher is coming on, should he be in ROY conversation? Plus, everything Trae YoungBOS: How do they get out of tax hell under new ownership and remain competitive? 24:00BRK: How many of these guys will be around in 2027? How many playoff series will the rebuilding teams in the East win in the next 5 years? 40:38CHA: What could the Hornets get for LaMelo? And what would he be like if he'd been drafted elsewhere? 48:00CHI: Is Josh Giddey for real? How about Matas Buzelis? 1:02:03CLE: Should we be worried? What will Ty Jerome get in free agency? 1:12:34 Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Jerry Engelmann used to work for the Mavs and the Suns, and now writes for former ESPN editor Royce Webb's substack where he has been one of the most interesting writers of late with his controversial but data-driven opinions. You can subscribe at roycewebb.com/naterate and get a special deal for Dunc'd On listeners.We get into a ton of interesting topics, including players Nate thinks might be overrated by Jerry's metrics and why he disagrees, whether Alex Caruso is one of the best defensive players this century, the Hornets potentially trading for Anthony Davis, what the data says about injuries, and which players fall into Jerry's “Quagmire” category that he believes no teams should ever acquire.Jerry was also the creator of ESPN's RPM, and he discusses the new metrics that he has up at xrapm.com. Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Dan Feldman goes through an overstuffed Western Conference mailbag with Nate:DEN: Which teams should they fear in the playoffs? What is their best defensive option? HOU: What's the best matchup for the Rockets in the West? What do they do with FVV this offseason? 10:14LAC: Can they get into the top-6? Would Shai have been this good with the Clips?LAL: Who are the Lakers' best and worst playoff matchups? Is there a precedent for Austin Reaves' development? 27:05MEM: How do THEY match up in the playoffs? Are they better without Ja? 35:48MIN: Is this version of the Wolves a better playoff team than last year's? 45:36OKC: Is Shai having the best regular season by a big guard this century? What should their closing lineup be in the playoffs? 51:48NOP: Is this the best version of Zion? 1:05:33POR: How do we feel about their foundation? 1:15:06 Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

GSW: Is Golden State for real?SAC: Did the Kings just face the hottest 3-point shooting ever? 14:39SAS: Should the Spurs renegotiate De'Aaron Fox's contract? What star would be worth going all-in for in trade? 23:17UTA: The Jazz are still sitting players–is that illegal? Is Walker Kessler a high-level starter? 42:39DAL: How could they get out of this mess? 48:58PHX: Why are the Suns so much worse than expected? And how would we rank their outgoing picks? 1:00:46 Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Tim MacMahon of ESPN has chronicled the entire career of Luka Doncic–including this most recent crazy turn.  His new book, The Wonder Boy, follows Luka and the Mavs from the time he was drafted through the stunning trade to the Lakers. MacMahon joins to share his unique insight on the challenges the Mavs faced as stewards of the young superstar's career, and dishes a lot of great inside information as well.The Wonder Boy is due to be released on March 18, and is already the #1 New Release in the Basketball category on Amazon. Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Danny joins to discuss the small forward position. Is it Luka or Tatum at #1? Where do the old lions LeBron James, Jimmy Butler, and Kevin Durant fall? Who is the best of the young risers like Cade Cunningham, Franz Wagner, and Jalen Williams? Which three-and-D skillsets do we believe in?  Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Dan Feldman joins Nate for our bi-weekly look at the Eastern Conference. Today:CLE: How does Cleveland look with De'Andre Hunter at the 4? And what about Evan Mobley's DPOY candidate?ATL: Is Dyson Daniels a DPOY candidate?MIL: Should they be more aggressive in the possession game?DET: The most underrated aspect of Cade Cunningham's game.NYK: How will they fare without Jalen Brunson?CHA: In a minefield of failure, Moussa Diabate has been a success storyMIA: The Heat's clutch luck has run out, and Tyler Herro isn't playing like an All-Star latelyBRK: Nic Claxton's game has regressedFull Daily Duncs with linksMark DaigneaultLos Angeles LakersKevin DurantMVPNikola JokicCoronavirusScoot HendersonMarvel SnapFull Daily Duncs with links  Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Dan and Nate break down two huge games over the weekend. In Oklahoma City, the Thunder showed that they may present a major matchup problem for Denver.The Celtics showed their class in an iso-fest against the Lakers. 30:01Then, This Just In catches up on the latest mess in Sacramento as De'Aaron Fox torches the organization.  Plus, the rest of the news around the Association. 49:52 Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Inspired by recent events, Dan and Nate take you on an Odyssey through NBA History as we recount the most disastrous seasons in league annals.  Then, we rank the worst seasons of all-time, and discuss where this year's Mavs, Suns, and Sixers fit in.  We should have known this would take WELL over 2 hours. Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

 Dan and Nate pick their most surprising and disappointing players of the season. Full Daily Duncs with linksJoel EmbiidMike BudenholzerKevin Durant-SunsLuka Doncic-Giannis AntetokounmpoDunc'd On LiveNikola JokicCleveland CavaliersDallas MavericksGregg PopovichMeyers LeonardFull Daily Duncs with links Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Danny jumps back in from paternity leave to look at the NBA awards with a bit more than a month before the end of the season.  Who is MVP, Shai or Jokic? Plus, All-NBA (12:42); Executive and Not Executive of the Year (46:00); Defensive Player of the Year (1:20:13); Coach of the Year (1:24:57); , Rookie of the Year (1:31:08); and Sixth Man of the Year (1:38:59). Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Nate and Dan look back through 30 years of star trades and assess how teams that looked to stay competitive when trading a star fared. What do these deals tell us about that strategy?Plus, This Just In! The Clippers are getting healthy, but the Knicks are running out of big bodies, and Nate apologies for one of his dumber arguments. 56:05 Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

We start our Best Contracts in the NBA discussion, as Nate and Dan get into some interesting debates (and even hit on a few that also appeared on the worst contracts list!)Plus, are rookie scale deals in aggregate positive or negative?Full Daily Duncs with linksJoel EmbiidJoel EmbiidGiannis AntetokounmpoJa MorantLuka DoncicNico HarrisonDallas MavericksLuka Doncic tradeHall of FameCharlotte HornetsFull Daily Duncs with links Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

DEN and LAL: The Lakers looked like a brand new team with a new strategy against DenverSAS: What now that Victor is out for the year? 17:49GSW and DAL: The Jimmy Butler home debut was a rousing success for the Warriors 26:00PHX: Is there even the slightest hint of a good team in here? 36:11POR: How is Donovan Clingan looking as he ascends to the starting lineup? 43:46MEM: Is Ja Morant ready to lead a playoff offense? 55:03NOP: What to make of Jordan Hawkins' disappointing year 2 1:04:26LAC: How are the Clippers' newcomers fitting in? 1:10:42OKC: Chet and IHart together 1:16:40UTA: Lauri Markkanen has fallen off from his All-Star heights 1:23:14MIN: Jaylen Clark and Terrence Shannon, Jr. have given the Wolves a lift 1:31:33SAC: Why has Keegan Murray regressed? 1:39:40HOU: He comes off the bench for Houston, but is Tari Eason a high-level starter? 1:46:24 Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Jared Dubin of Last Night in Basketball is the perfect guest to discuss the biggest trends we've seen in the NBA this year.  What are the biggest changes on both ends of the floor that have affected what wins and loses basketball games a quarter into this century?You can get more of Jared's work by subscribing to Last Night in Basketball  Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc'd On Prime with code mockdeadline25. It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Nate had to call up Ben Taylor to discuss his latest viral YouTube video on why he believes old-school NBA commentators aren't appreciating the modern game–and his disagreements with them. Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc'd On Prime with code mockdeadline25. It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Jake Rogal is the director of “Court of Gold”, a documentary premiering on Netflix on February 18 that offers unprecedented access to the 2024 Olympic Basketball Tournament. Nate indulged his curiosity by asking Jake about the process for sifting through the hundreds of hours of film, how they were able to capture authentic moments from the megastars in the series, some of his favorite characters that he got to know, how they would have handled it had USA lost, and of course that interview with KD. Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc'd On Prime with code mockdeadline25. It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

The Lakers decide to undo their trade for Mark Williams. Why might this have happened, and where does it leave LA?We also take a look at key players who actually DID make it to their new destinations, including Anthony Davis (18:18), Jimmy Butler (25:25), De'Aaron Fox (35:09), and Zach LaVine (43:48). Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc'd On Prime with code mockdeadline25. It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

We begin our deep dive on the deadlineCleveland finally gets their man on the wing with De'Andre Hunter.  Meanwhile, Atlanta oddly gives up picks to exchange Bogdan Bogdanovic for Terance Mann. 14:59Nate thinks Memphis' Marcus Smart salary dump is a fraidy cat move. 34:56The Wizards position themselves to maybe get something coming and going for Marcus Smart 49:33Philly has to give up another second in the Caleb Martin deal 55:13We take some listener questions 56:57In part 2 exclusively on Dunc'd On Prime, we'll discuss the rest of the day's deals and the deadline's major winners and losers. Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc'd On Prime with code mockdeadline25. It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Trade analysis for Lakers and HornetsScouting report on Mark Williams 20:30 Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc'd On Prime with code mockdeadline25. It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

San Antonio makes the biggest star trade in their history, with Texas native De'Aaron Fox headed to the Alamo City.  What do we think of the Spurs' decision to prioritize giving up future draft capital rather than players on their roster to acquire Fox?Did the Bulls do as well as recent teams who managed to acquire their own traded picks back in moving Zach LaVine? 21:26Given their situation, what do we make of the Kings acquiring Zach LaVine in addition to other draft capital? 28:00Other big news around the league includes Dejounte Murray's torn Achilles and how it will affect the Pels' direction with players like Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum (55:00) , the continued reporting around the Luka trade, and Jimmy Butler scuttling extension talks in Golden State. Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc'd On Prime with code mockdeadline25. It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

The Grizzlies and Rockets is one of the many must-see matchups in the West among young teams these days, and this was another fascinating entry in their budding rivalry.Orlando's shooting has reached comical levels, while Portland is coalescing having won 6 of 7. 32:08Golden State summoned the old magic to outlast the Thunder and Shai's 52 on Wednesday night. 46:58We discuss the big All-Star snubs–and unlike many we actually say who shouldn't have made it as well. 1:04:10This Just In looks at the latest injury news and why the Hawks' misfortune with the Jalen Johnson season-ending injury is to the Spurs' benefit.Plus, Nate asked Steve Kerr about the criticism that everyone plays the same these days. 1:29:49 Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc'd On Prime with code mockdeadline25. It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Kevin Pelton is kind enough to rejoin us for a Mock Trade Deadline supplement trying to move De'Aaron Fox.  Kevin plays the Kings while Rich Paul and the Spurs try to navigate Fox to his preferred destination. Will he get there, or can another team provide a better offer to the Kings? Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc'd On Prime with code mockdeadline25. It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

The 3-hour extravaganza is back for a 10th season, featuring Kevin Pelton of ESPN, Danny Leroux, Dan Feldman, and Nate Duncan.  The four cap nerds split up the league's teams and look to find homes for the biggest trade candidates around the league.In part 1 of the 2025 Mock Trade deadline, big names are potentially on the move including Jimmy Butler, Brandon Ingram, and Zach LaVine Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc'd On Prime with code mockdeadline25. It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

PHX–If a Butler trade isn't happening, who can they pursue with their 3 firsts?LAL—What would be worth putting their future firsts on the table for, and how can they upgrade at backup C? 18:30LAC–The Clippers unexpected success could make them buyers at the deadline, but what can they trade? 30:59SAC–Are they in the Cam Johnson sweepstakes? How do they improve the frontcourt? 41:20GSW–In Vuc we trust? 51:08OKC–They can go get basically anyone available, so who should be on the shopping list? 1:02:10POR–Did they miss the boat on trading Simons or Grant? And should they trade anyone else who'd make sense on a winner? 1:16:22DEN–They've righted the ship, so what's their move now? Would they consider trading a young player? 1:28:13UTA–John Collins and Collin Sexton should be available. What would the price be for trading Walking Kessler? 1:37:05MIN–Uncertainty dominates this trade deadline for the Wolves. 1:50:55 Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc'd On Prime with code mockdeadline25. It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

What should it take for New Orleans to move Brandon Ingram? Full Daily Duncs with linksLuxury taxDumping groundsAll-Star startersGenerationLaMelo BallNikola JokicTrade rumorsJazz-SunsNew Orleans PelicansCharles BarkleyFull Daily Duncs with links Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc'd On Prime with code mockdeadline25. It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and the Stein Line answers Nate's questions on the 2025 deadline.  How will the Jimmy Butler situation and Phoenix's recent trade to free up more picks change the market?Will the Nets get what they're looking for in a Cam Johnson trade?What is on the table for the Chicago Bulls with their competing goals?Who are some dark horse players who could become available?What are the Blazers thinking with their goals for the rest of the season?The Thunder have unlimited assets, and Nate thinks they have a need for more shooting and scoring. Would they pursue a deal? Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc'd On Prime with code mockdeadline25. It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Part one of our bi-weekly look at the West, with one Eastern Conference crasher.LAL @ LAC: The Lakers couldn't get to the rim against Ivica Zubac, and Kawhi is looking pretty good…WAS @ GSW: The Wizards crash the West party. Alex Sarr has taken strides from early in the season, while the Warriors somehow have no power forwards left. 17:01OKC @ DAL: The Mavericks transition defense put the clamps on OKC as both teams were missing their MVP candidates. 34:12UTA @ NOP: Zion vs Drew Eubanks (seriously) was great theater, and Isaiah Collier has…something to his game, we're just not sure what yet. 48:06PHX: Jusuf Nurkic's defense hasn't been what it was last year, nor has Devin Booker's offense. 59:54SAC: Only one thing has changed statistically under Doug Christie so far, but it really matters. 1:07:16 Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc'd On Prime with code mockoffseason25. It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Oklahoma City gets their revenge with a thorough domination over the Cavs as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pens his latest masterpiece.The Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings played a fantastic late night game as DeMar DeRozan carried the Kings down the stretch. 22:00This just in: Jimmy Butler will return, Kawhi had his first good game of the season, and Luka aims to return before the break. 53:47 Get 35% off a yearly membership to Dunc'd On Prime with code mockoffseason25. It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

The Bulls are trying to make trades at the deadline, but are they trying to trade the right guys?Is Detroit ready to hit the gas pedal after a 7-1 start to 2025?Full Daily Duncs with linksGiannis AntetokounmpoDoug ChristieJimmy ButlerAnthony EdwardsPaul GeorgePacers-CavaliersIsaiah CollierNikola Jokic-Russell WestbrookJontay PorterDunc'd On LiveFull Daily Duncs with links Subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime, the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Our bi-weekly look at the Eastern conference!NYK vs MIL: Jalen Brunson came out firing and Karl-Anthony Towns again caused huge problems for MilwaukeeTOR vs DET: Scottie Barnes got shut down by…Tobias Harris? And THJ and Malik Beasley have changed Detroit's offense. 14:01IND: The Pacers are back behind Andrew Nembhard. 28:19CHA: Taking stock of Brandon Miller in his 2nd season. 40:34ORL: Paolo is back. 48:44PHI: The Sixers have been injured, but they've struggled even with Embiid. 59:25WAS: Is Kyshawn George as bad as his stats? 1:07:33 ATL: Is Zaccharie Risacher as bad as his stats? 1:16:39BKN: Noah Clowney has been a unique player in his second season. 1:22:56BOS: Is the Celtics' recent 7-6 malaise cause for concern? 1:32:25CHI: The Bulls are a fast break machine. 1:38:30MIA: Is young rim-protector Kel'el Ware Kryptonite for drivers? 1:46:49CLE: How the hell is Ty Jerome doing it? 1:54:39 Subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime, the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

The game of the year featuring two teams on a 70-win pace delivered. We break down how the Cavaliers leveraged the improvements of their players and Kenny Atkinson's coaching to pick apart the OKC defense and made just enough adjustments on D themselves. Plus, how we feel about Cleveland as championship contenders after this one.The Bucks easily took care of San Antonio in a matchup that played to their strengths and masked their weaknesses. 42:05 Subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime, the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

OKC vs BOS: The Thunder looked great in this matchup of defense vs offense.Full Daily Duncs with linksJimmy Butler tradeJimmy Butler-SunsJimmy Butler-HeatJimmy ButlerJimmy Butler-WarriorsNikola Vucevic-WarriorsPhoenix SunsDunc'd On LiveJonathan KumingaDunc'd On Live Subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime, the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Can Nikola Jokic hold off Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for our MVP pick? Plus, a fascinating name enters the bottom of the ballot. There also continues to be some new blood compared to past years in our All-NBA discussion (25:48), and Defensive Player of the Year has some awesome bigs in the discussion but a few traditional names that haven't been competitive. 46:21Coach of the year is impossible to choose with all the great jobs that are being done this year. 55:11Sixth Man of the Year features a strong crop of players who do a lot of different things. 1:02:21Rookie of the year features a protest vote. 1:11:19We also give our picks for Sophomore of the Year (1:16:14) and Executive of the Year. (1:18:29). Subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime, the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

We discuss the ramifications of the Heat suspending Jimmy Butler, and discuss possible trade packages for him. Then, a look at some of the Western Conference.DEN & SAS: Victor against every star big is now a must-watch. 27:17OKC: The Thunder dominated the Knicks in the 4th quarter to continue their winning streak. 45:15LAC: Norman Powell is having a ridiculous shooting season because he does a few things very well. 52:08HOU: Jabari Smith Jr. has a broken hand, and what do we make of Jalen Green's season? 58:38MEM: After their failed pursuit of DFS, can Vince Williams Jr. be their 3-and-D guy in the playoffs? 1:12:34DAL: They've lost 4 of 5 due to injuries and suspensions, but their defense gives them a floor. 1:23:08PHX: Kevin Durant is still individually brilliant, but the Suns offense can't get going with injuries and discontinuity. GSW: Is THIS the Jonathan Kuminga breakout? Seriously, could it be, this time? 1:33:08 Subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime, the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

In an annual tradition, Nate and Danny look back at the biggest stories of 2024 and pick the three most consequential. Plus, we look back on what we thought would be the biggest stories at the start of the year and see how well we predicted them.Then, Nate is more on board with the Kings firing Mike Brown than the consensus, while Danny thinks it was a ridiculous move. 1:07:45 Subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime, the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

We wrap up all five games of an awesome Christmas slate.  Steph vs LeBron remains must-see TV.  Victor Wembanyama has one of the best Christmas debuts ever, even while only scratching the surface. 31:41 Minnesota gets a nice win in Dallas, and we assess the impact of Luka Doncic's calf injury. 51:20 Did Philly's win in Boston provide proof of concept for what this group can be? 1:05:41 And the Suns out-executed the Nuggets despite the absence of Devin Booker. 1:19:49 Subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime, the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Our bi-weekly look at the Eastern Conference!NYK: Karl-Anthony Towns went crazy against Minnesota in a surgical performance.CHI and BOS: The Bulls won in Boston as Zach LaVine was the best player on the floor. 11:24IND: The Pacers have won 4 straight after getting some reinforcements. 24:39MIL and CLE: The Cavaliers machine rolls on. 33:38CHA and WAS: Having professional players matters in this matchup 46:24DET: Tobias Harris is himself, only less so. 59:29ATL: Dyson Daniels has been a wrecking ball on defense, but his offense? 1:04:45TOR: Ja'Kobe Walter had a breakout game in their loss to the Rockets. 1:12:58PHI: The Sixers inexplicably can't hit even the good shots they're generating. 1:21:34BKN: The honeymoon may finally be over now that they have no guards. 1:29:55MIA and ORL: The Magic dealt Miami another epic collapse without their 4 best offensive players 1:36:12 Subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime, the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.