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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 disappointing players and teams, Executive of the Year and Not Executive of the Year.Six ad-free episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc'd On Prime, including Nate's weekly podcast with John Hollinger. Join with our Seth Partnow sale:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fmWith @DannyLeroux and @NateDuncanNBA

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 defenseNOP and MEM: We caught the Pels on the wrong night against Memphis, but how much does this performance signal potential weaknesses that good teams like Memphis can exploit?GSW and MIN: The Warriors are getting back on track with some rotational changes, while the Golden State stress test exposes the work the Wolves still have to doDAL: A loss to Toronto exposed how the Mavs' secondary players have been letting them down so far this season.UTA: How has the offense changed with Mike Conley out, and what is their secret defensive weakness?Five more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc'd On Prime, as well as Nate's weekly podcast with John Hollinger DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fmSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @DannyLeroux and @NateDuncanNBA.

Our bi-weekly look at the 15 teams in the EastWAS and CHA: The Wizards move to 5-1 on their homestand against the LaMelo-less HornetsTOR: A more granular breakdown of the Raps' unique playstylePHI and MIL: The Sixers get a nice home win against Giannis and the Bucks, as we dive into the matchup issues with these two teamsNYK: The defense has sorely disappointed so farORL: Where has Jalen Suggs improved so far this year and what is his outlook?MIA: The Heat are very injured and could use something from Duncan RobinsonDET: If this is it for Cade Cunningham this year, what can we take from his performance and how the Pistons should build their team going forward?IND: Why has the offense been so good?CHI: Are the Bulls in trouble? Is Zach LaVine?CLE: The Cavs right the ship with 2 winsBRK: Ben Simmons and Kyrie are back, but what's fueling their defensive improvement?ATL: The Hawks have a top-10 defense and a bottom-half offense? Which of those will sustain?BOS: Breaking down the Celtics' ridiculous offenseFive more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc'd On Prime, as well as Nate's weekly podcast with John Hollinger DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fmSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @DannyLeroux and @NateDuncanNBA. 

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, addressing tanking, changing the tampering rules, the in-season tournament, and addressing tanking, plus some of his own creative ideas for CBA changes.Five more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc'd On Prime, as well as Nate's weekly podcast with John Hollinger DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fmSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @DannyLeroux and @NateDuncanNBA.

Our bi-weekly look at the Western ConferenceUTA; Is the Jazz offense sustainable, and also Joel's 59 points against themSAS: The Spurs' style of offense, plus the emergence of an unexpected starSAC: Domantas Sabonis has his best game as a King vs Golden StateGSW: The state of the Warriors as they've lost 7 straight road gamesMEM: Desmond Bane is having a unique season so farPOR: Why they lost to Dallas, but why they still look like a very solid team in the WestDAL: Luka's 40-point triple double and Jason Kidd's unorthodox closing lineup helps close out PortlandOKC: They're 20th on offense!!! after putting up a buck-45 on the KnicksHOU: Jalen Green is bouncing back, plus their second unit has an encouraging stretch to make things interesting against New OrleansNOP: Zion is rounding into form, and we discuss the evolution of Willie Green's rotation fitting these interesting pieces togetherFive more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc'd On Prime, as well as Nate's weekly podcast with John Hollinger DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fmSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @DannyLeroux and @NateDuncanNBA.

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 be raised to the same level as the tax, and who should be the MVP through 10 games.Want to participate in the next live mailbag? Join Dunc'd On Prime. DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fmIn addition to Discord access, you'll get six episodes per week, including Nate's weekly podcast with John Hollinger, access to our cap sheets and more.Subscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @DannyLeroux and @NateDuncanNBA

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 6-3BOS: The weird starter/bench splits, Jayson Tatum's scorching start, and how Malcolm Brogdon has changed the C's style of play.BRK: Ugh, Kyrie again. Plus, where the Nets have fallen off with Ben Simmons on the floor.CHA: Jalen McDaniels' interesting start to the season, and how the Hornets have managed to be above-average on defense so far. And the Miles Bridges situation takes its latest turn.CHI and TOR: A recap of a fantastic Bulls/Raptors game on Sunday. Plus a look at the Raptors' unique style of play, and concern around the Zach LaVine situation despite a solid start for ChicagoCLE: The Cavs show their quality with two business-like wins against bad teams.DET: The offense has actually been solid with Cade on the floor, but that bench and defense…..IND: Why the Pacers' offense has been solid so far. Plus a reason to expect them to get better on defense–if they maintain their personnel.NYK and PHI play a crazy Friday night gameORL's promising frontcourt shines over the weekend, while unexpected backcourt contributions helped them to a signature win over the WarriorsFive more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc'd On Prime, as well as Nate's weekly podcast with John Hollinger DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fmSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @DannyLeroux and @NateDuncanNBA.

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 CBA negotiations. We also give our thoughts on whether the proposed changes would be good or bad for the game. Among the topics discussed:The owner's desire for a hard capLiberalizing the extension and max salary rulesChanges to the two-way contractThe possibility of players owning part of teamsPlayers getting a piece of expansion feesRolling over unused cap space from year to yearDunc'd On Prime is the only place to get all six of our episodes, including one with Nate and John Hollinger, ad-free each week! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @DannyLeroux and @NateDuncanNBA

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 impressions of them in the West;DEN and LAL: Discussing the Lakers first win of the season against a close to healthy Denver squad;GSW: The strategic machinations behind their win against Miami, and our concern level after 2 straight East Coast losses;LAC: The Clippers struggles in 3 straight losses to OKC and NOP and where the offense has come up short so farMEM and UTA: A wild Saturday night game in Salt Lake, Desmond Bane's breakout, and why the Jazz are so hard to guardSAS: The Josh Primo release and allegations, plus the keys to their 5-2 startDunc'd On Prime is the only place to get all six of our episodes, including one with Nate and John Hollinger, ad-free each week! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @DannyLeroux and @NateDuncanNBA

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 the latest news and notes from around the league.Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get all six of our episodes, including one with Nate and John Hollinger, ad-free each week! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @DannyLeroux and @NateDuncanNBA

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, and Pistons.Plus, Friday Daily Duncs.Friday Daily DuncsRob MurphyThe Pistons are investigating assistant general manager Rob Murphy over an allegation of workplace misconduct involving a former female employee, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Hopefully, the investigation will produce a just outcome.James Edwards III of The Athletic profiled Murphy in August.LeBron JamesLeBron James drew attention to the Lakers' lack of quality 3-point shooting after they shot 10-for-40 (25%) from beyond the arc in their season-opener.Well, they shot even worse – 9-for-45 (20%) – in a loss to the Clippers last night.LeBron:"Our ballclub is our ballclub, and I'm definitely not going to sit here and harp on what we can't do every single game. That's not a leader. What I know we can do: We can defend our ass off. And we did that tonight, which gave us an opportunity to win, and we just couldn't make it happen. But, I'm OK with that."LeBron both tries to be a good leader and sometimes makes passive-aggressive comments. In this case, he has already made his point. The Lakers' roster has a crucial flaw, particularly for a LeBron team. The front office heard that. Not much else to be done at this moment.At some point, LeBron might try to accelerate the Lakers' trade timeline or reiterate what he wants a trade to accomplish.But for now, LeBron is seemingly settling into trying to win games with the teammates he has.Darvin HamRussell Westbrook said coming off the bench in the Lakers' preseason finale "absolutely" could have contributed to his hamstring injury.Lakers coach Darvin Ham:"First and foremost, let me be clear with this. The Lakers, myself, my staff – we in no way, shape or form would ever put anybody – a player, an employee – in harm's way, be it physically, mentally, spiritually. We don't stand for that. We're not about that. That's not who we are."Ham said he and Westbrook had a "brief discussion."Ham:"We moved on. We've got an understanding. And again, as the coach of this team, my staff and I, we're going to do what's best for our team to be as successful as it can be. And I'll just leave it at that.”Ham was hired in part for his ability to hold players accountable. Westbrook is a different challenge. But Ham sounds resolute.Ham, via Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register:"You have to be prepared to do whatever your team needs you to do,” he added. “And that's called being a professional. So, however we choose to use him, there has to be a willingness there to sacrifice for your teammates and the overall good of the team if that course of action is going to lead to success.”The true test will come if Ham decides bringing Westbrook off the bench would be better for the Lakers. And, really, we might not know if that happens. We'll know only if Ham follows through. Assuming the coach does, we'll see how Westbrook buys in – and how Ham responds if Westbrook makes more waves.But for now, Ham can call this latest issue quashed.Christian WoodWhich of Luka Doncic's Mavericks teammates has been the best player? Kristaps Porzingis set the bar while fizzling, which says something about the bar. I'd say Jalen Brunson last year.Tim Cato of The Athletic analyzes whether it might be Christian Wood.Wood isn't even starting for Dallas. But he's darned talented and, as Cato details, has already shown nice chemistry with Doncic. That seems sustainable given the multiple ways Wood can attack the pick-and-roll. If Wood defends a little better – I believe he's capable – this pairing could really work.Santi AldamaDanny's pick for biggest surprise player – Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama – looks pretty good. Starting at power forward with Jaren Jackson Jr. out, Aldama scored 18 points on 3-of-8 3-point shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds in Memphis' season-opening win over the Knicks on Wednesday. The Grizzlies outscored New York by 18 in his 39 minutes (and got outscored by 15 in the other nine minutes).Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal looked deeper into Aldama's performance, including how the slender Aldama held up defensively against the burlier Julius Randle.Victor WembanyamaWant more Victor Wembanyama hype? David Aldridge of The Athletic talked to six NBA personnel people about the presumptive No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft and delivers plenty.My favorite quote:It's not just his skill. It's the flexibility he moves with. It's incredible. It's like seeing a giraffe, but a giraffe that's moving like a completely different animal. And you're going: ‘Wait a minute; that's a giraffe, it's supposed to move slowly.' And, meanwhile, it's like this giraffe that's a predator. The giraffe is hunting you. And you're going wait, what? It's something we've never seen before.It's also interesting how Aldridge's sources seem divided on how to best deploy the 7-foot-4 Wembanyama defensively.One: "He's not a switch defender; he's a drop guy."Another: "He slides and moves so well, if they put him in pick-and-roll, he can switch. There's not a lot of fives in our league that can do that."A third: "He's a four. He's not going to be able to guard threes out on the perimeter all the time."A fourth: "No one that big is going to stay in front of prime-time NBA guards consistently out on the perimeter. But he has enough lateral movement — it's probably the best I've ever seen in anybody that big – that he'll surprise you from time to time on some stuff out there. But the great equalizer, if you blow by him, you talk about some guys that'll be looking over their shoulder as they're going to the basket. You could beat him, and he could be at the free-throw line, and he takes one step and he's pinning the thing."A fifth: "If whoever he gets drafted by ever had some type of conception of utilizing a zone? Can you imagine having a backline (with him) – or maybe even putting him in the top of defenses, trying to see over this albatross of a player?"Pick swapsPick swaps have become the rage as teams look to circumvent the Stepien Rule, which prohibits trading future first-round picks in consecutive drafts. Pick swaps allow teams to convey value in consecutive future drafts by retaining a first-rounder every other year, albeit a lower first-rounder.Think of pick swaps, and the first one that comes to mind is probably Celtics-Nets in 2017. As a condition of the Kevin Garnett-Paul Pierce trade four years earlier, Boston swapped its first-round pick (No. 27) for Brooklyn's (No. 1). The Celtics traded down to No. 3 and picked Jayson Tatum, who has developed into a star and left the Nets (and 76ers, who moved up to get Markelle Fultz No. 1) looking foolish.But pick swaps don't usually work like that.Zach Kram of The Ringer dug into the history of pick swaps and found most don't even get exercised. He determined the average value of a first-round pick swap is the No. 36 pick.Kram's research and presentation are certainly useful. Read his article, and you will be more informed.But I think he underplays the upside of pick swaps. The draft – and therefore, draft picks – are about upside. For many teams, the draft is the best – maybe only – way to get a franchise-changing star. That's more likely to happen high in the draft.A high second-rounder might have the average value of a pick swap. But only an unprotected pick swap has that limitless upside. That carries significant value.At some point, successful teams have all hit big on a player. Moderately positive moves aren't enough. You can keep hitting singles. But in a league with 29 other teams, some of them will hit home runs and surpass you. If you want to get to the top, you sometimes have to swing for the fences – even if you're more likely to strike out.Scoring recordYou probably know LeBron James will soon pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the NBA's all-time scoring record. Do you know how many points Abdul-Jabbar scored? I sure didn't.Finding an excellent angle on such a well-covered storyline, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times looked into how few people know the number and why that is. This is a really cool article.After reading it, I can tell you Abdul-Jabbar's career scoring mark is 38,387 – a number I'm sure to forget by tomorrow.Rudy Gobert/Karl-Anthony TownsNikola Jokic has become an All-NBA mainstay at center. Joel Embiid and Anthony Davis are likely All-NBA players when healthy, which isn't always. Often, it feels like one spot is left for Rudy Gobert or Karl-Anthony Towns. In fact, Gobert or Towns – but never both – have made All-NBA each of the last six years.Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic explored how Gobert and Towns viewed each other while foes and now teammates with the Timberwolves.Thanasis AntetokounmpoThanasis Antetokounmpo actually played a small role on the Bucks last season as a defensive specialist on the wing, helping to shed the image he's in the NBA only because he's Giannis Antetokounmpo's brother.But good luck convincing anyone now.Video caught Thanasis picking Giannis' nose before Milwaukee's win over the 76ers last night.In defense of Thanasis, it wasn't a deep pick. He did the ol' thumb-out move. Though technically a pick, that's barely more than a scratch.In prosecution of Thanasis, it was someone else's nose!-Dan FeldmanMore episodes are available exclusively on Dunc'd On Prime! 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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, Most Improved, Executive of the Year, and give our picks for some made up categories: Most Surprising/Disappointing Team and Player, Sophomore of the Year, Not Executive of the Year, and First Coach Fired.Plus a catch-up on injury news prior to the season openers.More episodes are available exclusively on Dunc'd On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @DannyLeroux and @NateDuncanNBA

We recap the enthralling Victor Wembanyama vs Scoot Henderson showdown in Vegas. Are these guys generational prospects?Then a breakdown of the Tyler Herro extension in Miami, followed by a breakdown of the best and worst offenses in the NBA. Which teams do we expect to pace the NBA this year after so many of the best offenses a year ago made big changes? Plus, can last year's worst get out of the cellar?With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.As of mid-October, the full suite of Hollinger & Duncan episodes will be available exclusively on Dunc'd On Prime. Become a member!

With Robert Sarver starting the selling process, it is clear that the NBPA is the most powerful union in sports now. What else can we take away from this sordid tale?An epidemic of knee injuries has hit the NBA. How will the setbacks for Robert Williams, Lonzo Ball, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander affect their teams?With the deadline to sign the qualifying offer approaching, what will happen with Miles Bridges and the Hornets?We also discuss potential CBA changes for the midseason tournament and the age limit.With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.As of mid-October, the full suite of Hollinger & Duncan episodes will be available exclusively on Dunc'd On Prime. Become a member!

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 impact the likes of De'Andre Hunter, Tyler Herro, Cameron Johnson, Jordan Poole, Grant Williams, Nassir Little, Brandon Clarke, and more.Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc'd On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @DannyLeroux and @NateDuncanNBA

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 performance in clutch time continue this season, and how will the Suns approach the regular year? Finally, we discuss how the Suns match up with the other West contenders and make our predictions for the season.Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc'd On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @DannyLeroux and @NateDuncanNBA

In the wake of acquiring Donovan Mitchell, how good is Cleveland now and in the next few years? What else would they need to contend? Did Utah make the right call taking Cleveland's package? What will become of the rest of Utah's veterans?Then we look at how Utah will fit in to the bottom of the league now, and which of the 7 contenders we expect to have the 3-worst records and a 14% shot at Wembanyana.Plus, we take more mailbag questions.With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.Subscribe to Nate's podcast Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!

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?Did the Knicks make the right call in not upping their offer? What is their path forward now?And should the Jazz have taken the offer from the Knicks, or held out for something better?  Then, Derek Bodner of the Daily Six Newsletter and the Sixers Beat podcast looks at how the Sixers improved their weaknesses this offseason. With those holes filled, what do they need from the Big Three to make this team a true championship contender? Which young players can emerge into rotation roles? Plus, how do the Sixers match up with their competition in the East, and of course our predictions for the season.Four more Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc'd On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM/joinSubscribe to our weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With @DannyLeroux and @NateDuncanNBA.

John and Nate look at RJ Barrett's extension in New York. Would we have done it, and what does it mean for the Mitchell trade?Is there an issue with players like Chet Holmgren playing in Pro-Ams? And how will his career and OKC's trajectory be influenced by his Lisfranc injury?Then more great summer mailbag questions, including which team has the best rebuild, OKC, ORL, HOU, or DET?What would have happened if the Lakers never traded for AD?Who are the most forgettable Finals teams of the past 40 years?With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.Subscribe to Nate's podcast Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!

Tons of great questions from our listeners: LeBron's extension, the playoff series that most changed our opinions on a player, why handshake deals for future legal contracts are considered cap circumvention, the effect of the Ben Simmons settlement, what would surprise “casuals” the most about the day-to-day life in a front office, should we have a max salary, and more.With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.Subscribe to Nate's podcast Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!Watch playoff games with Nate & Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games.

Nate and John watched dozens of hours of Summer League, and now convene to discuss some of the standout players, for good or for ill. Included:The best rookieWho changed your opinion the most for the betterMost disappointing player“I nailed this one,” guys who looked exactly like you thought they wouldWho are you worried aboutBest defensive playerBest rookie in the 2nd half of the first roundBest “sleeper,” 2nd round or undraftedBest sophomore“Too good for summer league” Most overrated summer leagueMost underrated summer leaguePremature Victory LabLooking rock solidPick you totally didn't understand that was confirmedMost enjoyable player to watchWith @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.Subscribe to Nate's podcast Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!

First, a look at the Donovan Mitchell saga in Utah. Would we try to trade for him as the Knicks? And what dynamic will influence the negotiations?Then we go through the offseason and pick:Best Contract  Worst contractMost surprising contract   Best minimum signingBest Exception signingBoom or Bust?  Most impactful signing for 2022-23Most impactful long-term signingBest under the radar signingWith @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.Subscribe to Nate's podcast Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member! 

With a week to chew on it, we look at some of the trends augured by the Rudy Gobert trade.It looks like the KD saga is going to continue for some time. Why is that, and how long can the rest of the league wait to conduct their business? If KD's trade value is lower, what can really be done to get players to “honor” their contracts?We also discuss Donovan Mitchell destinations and go through to see how many teams really would be interested in him. Finally, which prospects are we most interested to see in Summer League?With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.Subscribe to Nate's podcast Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!

John and Nate go through each team and determine whether it would make sense for them to trade for KD, then try to figure out what will eventually happen. We discuss Kyrie's destination, then pivot to a live reaction to the Rudy Gobert trade. How good are the Wolves now, and what is the fit like with Gobert and KAT? A look at a few winners and losers of free agency, a discussion of the Dejounte Murray trade (remember that?), and finally discussion of the unprecedented Miles Bridges situation.With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.Subscribe to Nate's podcast Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week.Become a member!

A slightly different angle on draft discussion, as we talk the highest upside players in the draft.  Nate and John have two different players as the top-2 upside guys.  We also discuss the considerations for the Sacramento Kings as they may look to move the number 4 pick.Plus, John discusses his memories of the trades from the top of the 2018 draft.With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.Nate's podcast Dunc'd On has become Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!

Yeah, people don't listen to the sequel as much as the original, but we've got more veteran extensions to discuss! Dillon Brooks, Caris LeVert, Jaylen Brown, Christian Wood, Larry Nance, Seth Curry, Jerami Grant, and more headline this week's episode.With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.Nate's podcast Dunc'd On has become Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!Watch playoff games with Nate & Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games.

With the decline of cap space and free agency, much of the key action revolves around veteran extensions. Tons of players are up for them, from KAT to Devin Booker among young stars, LeBron James and Damian Lillard among older stars, key Warriors players, possible trade candidates, basically every key vet on the Raptors, Myles Turner, and many more.With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.Nate's podcast Dunc'd On has become Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!Watch playoff games with Nate & Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games.

We start with a recap of the playoffs, our predictions, and what surprised us. Then a look ahead to the Finals and more predictions.Then the main event, as we pick our most interesting players of the offseason and discuss their potential fates.With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.Nate's podcast Dunc'd On has become Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!Watch playoff games with Nate & Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games.

John shares his reporting on some of the details of Tim Connelly moving to the Wolves and we discuss what to make of this from the Minnesota and Denver sides.We catch up on the conference finals, and pick the All-Playoffs first team, surprise players, and coaching moves we've liked in the playoffs.And finally, what happens with Kyrie this offseason?With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.Nate's podcast Dunc'd On has become Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!Watch playoff games with Nate & Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games..

What's next in Phoenix and Philly after very disappointing ends to the season? How should they handle the impending free agencies of Deandre Ayton and James Harden? Are they doomed to repeat these seasons if they run it back, or should they avoid overreacting?Plus what are the big lessons of this crazy second round going forward?  And who will face off in the NBA Finals?With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.Nate's podcast Dunc'd On has become Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!Watch playoff games with Nate & Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games.

The 1 seeds restored order in their respective series. How did they do it and how can the 4s respond? Is Golden State playing at a championship level right now? And is this Bucks/Celtics series going to determine the NBA champion? How can Milwaukee get back on track defensively?Nate's podcast Dunc'd On has become Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.

A number of stars have had really disappointing playoffs so far–is defense back?Is there any hope to keep Jaren Jackson out of foul trouble? What will happen to the Sixers and Wolves going forward? And who is our predicted NBA champion?Nate's podcast Dunc'd On has become Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.

Are Phoenix and Milwaukee sunk with the Booker and Middleton injuries? Who is the favorite now? What have been the best coaching adjustments? And the most surprising and disappointing players?Nate's podcast Dunc'd On has become Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via  iTunes   RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player. 

We get to the talented young teams with upside like Toronto, Charlotte, Atlanta, New Orleans, plus rebuilding teams like Detroit and Houston. Which team would we most want to be a fan of for the next 5 seasons, based on their talent, upside, coaching, organization, and market? How much do we value present vs future? How about good teams that may not have the upside vs wild cards that could blow up?Also, we finally disagree when ruling teams out of the playoffs as we set our final fields.Nate's podcast Dunc'd On has become Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.

Which team would we most want to be a fan of for the next 5 seasons, based on their talent, upside, coaching, organization, and market? How much do we value present vs future? How about good teams that may not have the upside vs wild cards that could blow up?Also, we rule 2 more teams out of the playoffs.Nate's podcast Dunc'd On has become Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.

A look back at the 2021 trade deadline. What did we think at the time, and how has our opinion of these moves changed based on the events of the past year and change?Included: the Nikola Vucevic trade, the Aaron Gordon trade, the Norman Powell/Gary Trent trade, the PJ Tucker trade, and a bunch of non-moves like the Raptors not trading Kyle Lowry and the Lakers not trading for Kyle Lowry.Nate's podcast Dunc'd On has become Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.

The second half of the league still has some pretty good coaches, indicating the profession is in a pretty good place.  Plus we rank the best developmental, playoff X's and O's, best system, and more.Nate's podcast Dunc'd On has become Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.

John and Nate update their coaching rankings for the 2021-22 season. We define how to evaluate a coach and then get into the best coaches in the NBA. Where do Gregg Popovich, Steve Kerr, Ty Lue, Nick Nurse, Erik Spolestra, Rick Carlise and company rank, and can any younger coaches break into the mix?Nate's podcast Dunc'd On has become Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes,  RSS Feed  or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.

John explains his formula for ranking the Top-75 of All-Time, and we go through and list our biggest snubs and the biggest gifts onto the NBA's Top-75 team.Then we rule a team out of the playoffs, and take a look back on their season and what it means for the future.Finally, we assess our favorites in each conference after the trade deadline.Nate's podcast Dunc'd On has become Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.

A look at all the biggest moves, including Harden/Simmons, Porzingis to the Wizards, Derrick White to the C's, why more buyers and sellers couldn't come together, and much more. Plus great questions from listeners on Twitter Spaces.Nate's podcast Dunc'd On has become Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.

Inspired by All-Star weekend and the ASSistant coaches, John and Nate do their own draft of the rookies and sophomores based on their long-term potential. Where do Cade, Jalen Green, Evan Mobley, Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, and the rest fall on the list?Then some interesting Spaces questions, including which two players we'd want to guard LeBron and MJ in a game of 2 on 2.Nate's podcast Dunc'd On has become Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.

A look at the young players who might be available in trade at the deadline, and how we would value them compared to future picks.Then, we get into some really interesting trade ideas from listeners, including Ben Simmons, Jerami Grant, Lu Dort, De'Aaron Fox, and more.Nate's podcast Dunc'd On has become Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.

A look at all the key players who are most likely available in trade at the deadline.  What should be the price for key players like Ben Simmons, Jerami Grant, Myles Turner, Harrison Barnes, Eric Gordon, and more? Nate's podcast Dunc'd On has become Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.

John and Nate go through a difficult slate to pick their All-Stars for the season. Plus we rule another poor team out of the playoffs.Finally, some fun questions via Twitter Spaces, including the Bulls' deadline priorities and evaluating a fake Simmons trade.Nate's podcast Dunc'd On has become Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.

H&D's trade coverage begins with a look at the major players that SHOULD be traded, even if their teams may not be thinking so.  Plus some fun questions via Twitter Spaces.Nate's podcast Dunc'd On has become Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.

A check-in on how the 2020 draft looks 13 months later.  LaMelo vs Edwards for number 1? Who would go number 4 was a mystery at the time, who would it be now? Which teams made the best and worst picks? What were our own hits and misses? And who do we still believe in, damnit?!Nate's podcast Dunc'd On has become Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.

We discuss John's trip to the Wild West G-League showcase, as players are being signed at a crazy pace.  What it it like in the front office right now?What is the mood in the league about how the NBA is dealing with the Omicron outbreak?Then a look at how the Kings and Lakers should and will approach the trade deadline.We also take some fun questions from Twitter Spaces, looking at the teams LeBron has beaten in the playoffs, why so many old vets are getting call-ups over younger G-Leaguers, and who will be the best player traded at the deadline?Nate's podcast Dunc'd On has become Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.

A wide-ranging conversation: Danny Ainge taking over in Utah, Steph Curry's brilliance, the NBA's next steps with the H&S protocols, what the Pels should do with Zion Williamson (hint, not a win-now trade), the Blazers' trade deadline conundrum, and whether the Cavs should be active at the deadline.Nate's podcast Dunc'd On has become Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.

John and Nate rank their bottom-third organizations in the NBA. Which owner and front office would we want working for our favorite team if we were fans?Nate's podcast Dunc'd On has become Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.

John and Nate rank their mid-tier organizations in the NBA, with some interesting disagreements on the Bucks, Wizards, Bulls, Suns, and Knicks among others. Which owner and front office would we want working for our favorite team if we were fans?Plus, we eliminate a team from the playoffs.Nate's podcast Dunc'd On has become Dunc'd On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.