Hollinger & Duncan NBA Show - NBA Basketball Podcast
NBA analytics pioneer and front office insider John Hollinger joins Dunc'd On podcast host Nate Duncan to bring you the smartest weekly NBA podcast available. The Hollinger & Duncan NBA Show brings fans next-level analysis of the league, its teams, and its players. John and Nate take you behind the curtain for an unmatched insider look at every aspect of the NBA. From scouting reports to game breakdowns to salary cap analysis, there’s no better way for true basketball fans to follow the NBA.
Episodes
Which Crazy Moves Reshaped the League the Most?
Nate and John talk about what being in a front office is like this time of year, start to pivot to which of these huge moves has shaken up the league the most–but then react LIVE to the stunning Jaylen Brown trade.
Then they rank the other huge moves in order of which they think will affect the league the most going forward, and discuss some of the trends in free agency.
0:02 — Front-office chaos
Giannis Antetokounmpo trade reaction
Nate and John react to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s move to Miami, breaking down whether the Heat overpaid, Milwaukee’s return and Boston’s pursuit.
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Draft Boards; Finals Takeaways; Should BOS Trade for Giannis
John joins Nate to compare our draft boards. Hear why John has Cameron Boozer number 1, and Nate disagrees. Where do they disagree with the consensus on Darryn Peterson? Why does Nate have AJ number 1? Plus, we sort through the gaggle of point guards, including a big disagreement on Kingston Flemings. 25:46
But first, we give our big Finals takeaways, and discuss the Knicks going into the second
Veteran Extensions 2026-27 Part Un
Hollinger & Duncan open with brief Knicks-Spurs Finals picks, then spend the episode on veteran extension decisions around the league: who should be extended now, who should wait, and where player options or trade value complicate the decision. The biggest themes are whether Cleveland should give Donovan Mitchell a massive extension, how Brooklyn/Phoenix/Washington should handle expensive veterans
Conference Finals; Coaching Changes; Tradeable Centers; Detroit’s Offseason
John Hollinger and Nate Duncan discuss where the conference finals are going from here after two crazy Game 1s, break down the firing of Jason Kidd and the hiring of Jamahl Mosley (22:22), discuss the trade market for first-rounders with the lottery changes 31:39 and hit on which centers might be acquirable this offseason, and finally assess how the Detroit Pistons can get better to truly compete
Changing the Game to Reduce Injuries; The Playoff Crucible Week 3
In the wake of a series of depressing playoff injuries, John and Nate take 30 minutes to brainstorm some potential rule changes they think would help.
Then we look back on week 3 of the playoff crucible and discuss the coaching moves that did and didn’t work, some disappointing players, and who withstood the playoff crucible and who turned to ash.
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The 2026 Crucible Week 2, Lottery Reform
Hollinger and Duncan react to Minnesota’s stunning series win over Denver, the Knicks’ historic Game 6 destruction of Atlanta, the proposed lottery reform, and the biggest strategic developments of the playoffs so far. They also hit Celtics-Sixers, Pistons-Magic, Lakers-Rockets, and the players who have either survived or been exposed by the playoff crucible.
Nuggets-Wolves fallout — 1:27: Minne
The Playoff Crucible Outlook 2026
John and Nate look ahead to the playoffs, picking all 4 rounds and the eventual champions. Plus, they pick their:
Most interesting series
Least interesting series
Best Individual Matchup
Star player with the toughest matchup
Star player with the easiest matchup
Best coaching matchup
Biggest coaching mismatch
Series with the most variables
Rotation players most likely to have their roles cut
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Star Movement Draft; Milwaukee Drama; Reaves’ Market
John and Nate do their 3rd annual Star Movement Draft, as they pick the stars they think are most likely to be on another team by the start of the 2027-28 season.
But first, they catch up on Giannis’ latest comments on the dysfunction in Milwaukee, and discuss how the injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves will affect the Lakers’ future.
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Ranking the Futures of the Lottery Teams + Thursday Daily Duncs (4/2/26)
John & Nate look at teams that have already been eliminated from the playoffs and discuss their futures. How good will Utah, Indiana, Dallas, Brooklyn, Washington, Memphis, and Sacramento be next year?
Full Daily Duncs with links
Expansion doomed?
Kawhi Leonard scandal
Anthony Edwards awards
Tom Izzo-Suns
Trail Blazers’ Yang Hansen fine
Yang Hansen value
Steve Kerr
Nikola Jokic triple
Top-10 Players in the NBA 2025-26
John Hollinger joins Nate Duncan and Danny Leroux in a special crossover episode to discuss the top-10 players in the NBA. Is Jokic or Shai at the top of the league? Where does the ascendant Victor Wembanyama fit in? Then, we have to reconcile injuries vs performance in the rest of the top-10, and we also discuss our most controversial omissions and risers and fallers over the last year.
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Coach Rankings 2025-26
John Hollinger and Nate Duncan do their annual coach rankings based on all the criteria that go into making a great (or terrible) coach. It’s a clear group of four at the top for both of them, but then it gets murkier with a lot of solid veteran coaches. How do they rate vs impressive young coaches like Mitch Johnson, Jordan Ott, Charles Lee, Will Hardy, JJ Redick, and more?
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First Annual Playoff and Tankoff Wins Draft
We actually do NEW episodes even 7 years in. John and Nate draft the nine tanking teams to see who can draft the most wins the rest of the season. Where does your favorite tanking team land in the rankings?
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2025 Deadline Retrospective; Knocking the Tread off the Tankers
John and Nate level a TOW Missile at the league’s tankers with some novel solutions and evaluation of whether the league’s proposed ideas will work, while discussing if the Jazz’s punishment was fair.
Then a look back at the 2025 Trade Deadline is a year on. Do we think the Luka trade was still a bad deal for the Mavs? How is the De’Aaron Fox trade working out for the Spurs/Kings, and Bulls? We al
Flashback: Solving Tanking
Originally published in 2025John Hollinger, who may or may not know anything about tanking, and Nate Duncan bandy about the best ideas they and listeners have for curbing the epidemic of tanking that has beset the league. We go through basically every viable idea, and in the end agree on FOUR things we’d try to implement immediately.
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2026 Trade Deadline Extravaganza!
John Hollinger joins Nate Duncan to break down the winners and losers of the deadline.
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The Trade Candidates of the 2026 Deadline
John reacts to the league’s newest anti-taking and injury reporting proposals. Then, we turn to assessing the market for key players at the deadline. We hit on Jonathan Kuminga, Trey Murphy III, Herb Jones, Zion Williamson, Jerami Grant, Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, Ivica Zubac, and Bennedict Mathurin among others.
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Organization Rankings, Return of the Jedi Edition
In part 3 of their organization rankings, John and Nate make their picks for the bottom 10 teams in the league. Which will take the coveted #29 spot and avoid the bottom?!Plus, we discuss our biggest risers and fallers since last year, overrated and underrated teams, and which organizations we found the hardest to rank.
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Organization Rankings Part 2 (2025-26)
A former executive and someone who will never be one are definitely the most qualified people to evaluate NBA organizations! But if we don’t do it, who will? In part 2 of a 3-part series, we examine each team’s organizational resume and determine which we’d most want running our team if we were fans, evaluating each team based on key criteria like their drafting, trade, and free agency record.
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Organization Rankings, Part 1 2025-26
A former executive and someone who will never be one are definitely the most qualified people to evaluate NBA organizations! But if we don’t do it, who will? We examine each team’s organizational resume and determine which we’d most want running our team if we were fans, evaluating each team based on key criteria like their drafting, trade, and free agency record.
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6 in 24; Time to Panic?!?!?!?
Nate and John continue their look at the Eastern Conference with discussion of Indiana, Brooklyn, Boston, Charlotte, Washington, and Orlando.Then, we look at five teams at the bottom of the West and assign them a panic rating based on how badly their seasons have started.
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It's Mulligan Time
After looking at the latest controversy in Memphis, John and Nate look at which of their season predictions they'd like mulligans on, whether it's awards, season wins, or anything else.
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More Gamblor
John Hollinger gives his take as a former front officer on the betting allegations that have roiled the NBA.
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Grading the Extensions; Season Predictions
Hollinger & Duncan sift the rookie-scale extension rush—what looks smart vs. risky—and then dive into 2025’s biggest questions: true title equity, matchup landmines, awards races, hot-seat candidates, and which front offices set themselves up best.0:30 — The extension wave under a rising cap: what looks smart vs. risky1:00 — Keegan Murray pricing: two-way wing scarcity vs. limited upside5:54 — Chr
Biggest Over- and Underperforming Teams This Season
John Hollinger and Nate Duncan break down which teams they disagree with the consensus (and each other) on the most this upcoming season.
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Kuminga Is In, What is GSW? More Clippers and Camp News; Who are the Best Negotiating Teams?
Now that Jonathan Kuminga is in the fold, how did the Warriors do on the deal and what can they be on the floor this year with Al Horford et al? The hole keeps getting deeper for the LA Clippers as the circumvention allegations grow.What do we make of the Quentin Grimes situation in Philly, and is there actual reason for optimism there?Why did the Jazz agree not to extend Walker Kessler? And how s
Are the Rockets in Trouble Without FVV; More Kawhigate; Underrated Bad Transactions
John Hollinger & Nate Duncan discuss the ramifications of Fred VanVleet’s season-ending ACL tear and what the Rockets can and should do about it. Then, they hit on the latest news regarding the Clippers circumvention case, Jonathan Kuminga’s saga with the Warriors, and Tyler Herro’s ankle surgery.Finally, a deal John thinks is underrated, and another he thought was underrated in how bad it was.
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Not Going Kawhietly
John weighs in on the Kawhi Leonard no-show contract that has the LA Clippers in hot water. He and Nate discuss the next steps for the league and possible avenues for this saga to turn down as the league investigates.Then, we catch up on the latest news including Cam Thomas taking his qualifying offer, PJ Washington extending, and Max Strus breaking his foot in Cleveland.
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2024 Re-Draft; More Summer League Awards; How Many Will OKC Win?
John Hollinger & Nate Duncan take a look back at the 2024 NBA Draft after Summer League and redraft the top-10 picks. Where does #1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher land? How about RoY Stephon Castle? What does Nate think of his top tier Reed Sheppard and Alex Sarr a year on? Which guys have moved up a lot?Then we give out a few more of our fake awards from Summer League, and attempt to answer the
Summer League Superlatives
John and Nate pick their standouts from summer league in the following categories:Who will be the best rookie this year, and who will have the best career?Who changed your opinion the most for the better?Most disappointing player?“I nailed this one,” guys who looked exactly like we thought they wouldWho are you worried about?Best defensive player?Best rookie in the 2nd half of the first round?Best
Summer 2025 Mailbag
John and Nate discuss the Mikal Bridges extension and potential implications for the Knicks before answering listener mailbag questions covering NBA comparisons to tennis legends, potential first-time All-Stars, NBA expansion updates, Summer League standouts, and salary cap complexities.Timestamps:Intro and Mikal Bridges Extension Analysis: 00:00Mailbag: NBA Comparisons to Federer, Nadal, Djokovic
Best & Worst of the Offseason
Nate and John hand out their offseason superlatives across the NBA. They pick the best and worst trades, contracts, and minimum signings, and dig into what made those moves stand out. They also explore broader trends like the resurgence of bigs, the Rockets-Suns blockbuster, and the evolving financial pressures of contenders like Denver and Minnesota. Plus, a close look at the Thunder's strategy,
Wacky Start to Free Agency
Nate and John dive into NBA free agency, headlined by Denver’s bold roster shake-up and what it means for their title aspirations. They unpack Houston’s flurry of moves and debate where the Rockets stand in the West. The duo also examines the Lakers’ long-term plan with LeBron and Luka, Milwaukee’s all-in bet on Myles Turner, and where teams stack up in the suddenly wide-open Eastern Conference. P
Draft and Trade Season--Sneak Preview
John Hollinger joins Nate to discuss the 2025 draft and recent trades. What do we think of the KD trade? What’s it like trying to move down or up in the draft? What does John think of how teams like the Pels, Grizz, Hawks, and Blazers handled that process? Plus, what of the players the Grizz, Pels, and Blazers selected with their machinations?We also discuss the Celtics moves to cut salary with Po
Bane Trade, KD Trade, Draft Boards
John and Nate react to the shocking Desmond Bane trade from both Memphis and Orlando’s perspectives. They also assess where Kevin Durant might end up, and what kind of return Phoenix could realistically expect. Then it’s time for their final draft board discussion before the big day, including Cooper Flagg’s long-term upside, the rest of the top-5, and some of John’s favorite sleepers.What to make
Trade Candidates of the 2025 Offseason
Nate and John run through a long list of potential trade candidates for what could be a seismic 2025 NBA offseason. They start with the two biggest possible dominos—Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant—and what their availability would mean for their current teams and potential suitors. From there, they cover a wide array of high-level trade options, including Lauri Markkanen, Jrue Holiday, and
Veteran Extensions Part 2: The GMs Strike Back
John and Nate continue their series assessing veteran-extension candidates:De'Aaron Fox – 0:21Julian Champagnie – 9:55Coby White – 11:24Ayo Dosunmu – 11:24Kevin Huerter – 15:06Julian Phillips – 16:28Darius Garland – 17:10Craig Porter Jr. – 19:18Dean Wade – 20:27Kyrie Irving – 22:06Daniel Gafford – 24:23PJ Washington – 24:23Rui Hachimura – 30:00Dorian Finney-Smith – 31:10Austin Reaves – 32:19Norm P
What’s Next for GSW, CLE, and BOS? What do DAL, SAS, PHI Do With Lottery Luck?
How did we get to a Game 7 in Denver vs OKC, and what will be the key factors in who wins?Golden State petered out without Steph. What do they need to get back to contention and how does the restricted free agency of Jonathan Kuminga impact that? 6:44Why did the Cavaliers fall short, and do they need to make major changes to compete in the East? 16:38How will Boston navigate the franchise-altering
2025 Playoffs Week 2
John Hollinger joins Nate Duncan to catch up on all the action from the second week of the playoffs, plus discuss the Spurs hiring Mitch Johnson as coach and the Suns hiring Matt Ishbia as GM.The rundown:Best team so far?How some of the big stars have playedOur best and worst predictionsThe best and worst coaching adjustmentsOur most surprising and disappointing playersThe best and worst gamesAnd
2025 Playoffs Week 1 + Friday Daily Duncs (4/25/25)
Nate Duncan and John Hollinger break down the first week of the playoffs, including standout teams, superstar performances, the best and worst coaching jobs, surprising players, and early lessons from the playoff crucibleWho has been the best team of the playoffs so far?Would we change our overall playoff predictions based on what we’ve seen?The biggest change to our pre-series predictions after t
2025 Playoff Extravaganza!
Nate and John take their unique look at the playoffs, discussing their picks for:Most interesting seriesLeast interesting seriesIndividual player matchup you are most interested in seeingStar player with the toughest matchupStar player with the easiest matchupBest coaching matchupBiggest coaching mismatchSeries with the most variablesRotation players most likely to have their roles cutDeep rotatio
Awards Disagreements + Monday Daily Duncs (4/7/25)
John and Nate go over their awards agreements and disagreements on Executive and Not-Executive of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and All-NBA.But first, they give their opinions on the NBA’s new European venture and discuss the future of the teams they think won’t make the playoffs. Plus, thoughts on Joe Cronin’s extension and the future of the Blazers.Full Daily Duncs with linksNCAA championship ga
The Top-10 Players in the NBA 2024-25
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 mak
Solving Tanking
John Hollinger, who may or may not know anything about tanking, and Nate Duncan bandy about the best ideas they and listeners have for curbing the epidemic of tanking that has beset the league. We go through basically every viable idea, and in the end agree on FOUR things we’d try to implement immediately.Then, we eliminate two teams from the playoffs and discuss where they’re going from here.
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The Stars Most Likely to Change Teams by 2026
John and Nate look back at their picks with Zach Lowe from last year of which stars were most likely to change teams by the start of the 2025-26 season. Then, the same exercise this year, as they pick which stars could be on the move between now and the start of the 2026-27 season.They also discuss whether the Jazz being fined $100,000 will cause them to mend their tanking ways.
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Coach Rankings + Friday Daily Duncs (3/7/25)
John and Nate discuss our coach rankings! What makes a great NBA coach, and how can coaches be evaluated? Then, we rank our top group of coaches in the league. Full Daily Duncs with linksAnjali RanadiveDomantas SabonisSacramento KingsDe'Aaron Fox-Mike BrownDraymond Green/Karl-Anthony TownsJalen BrunsonMark CubanPayton Pritchard-Derrick White3-1 lead2005-06 SuperSonicsFull Daily Duncs with links
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Revisiting the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline
Nate Duncan and John Hollinger revisit the 2024 NBA trade deadline, re-evaluating the biggest moves, the teams that improved (or didn't), and the deals that didn't happen but should have. They also discuss the latest developments with Victor Wembanyama's health and San Antonio’s future.OKC’s Stealth Salary Dump & the Gordon Hayward Trade (00:44)The Thunder’s move to clear salary space for Isaiah H
The Best and Worst of the 2025 Trade Deadline
John Hollinger joins Nate Duncan to discuss the best and worst of the 2025 Trade Deadline. They hit on the biggest winners and losers, their single favorite and least favorite moves, which teams improved the most for this year, and the biggest trends from deadline season. Plus, our annual Shuffling the Deck Chairs award.
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The Luka and Fox Trades + Tuesday Daily Duncs (2/4/25)
John joins us for a special unplanned H&D in which he gives us his special front office insight on what went down in Dallas, plus our evaluations of the Fox trade.On Luka:What the Mavs’ process was–and how it got circumventedWhether AD was the best they could have done to win nowWhether it was a rational decision not to “shop” LukaDo we buy that Jason Kidd didn’t know this trade was coming?Nico Ha
We Can’t Stop Talking About the Fascinating De’Aaron Fox Situation
John gives his unique insight on the De’Aaron Fox trade request, and we get into every aspect: How much do the Spurs value their young players like Devin Vassell and Stephon Castle? How much do the Kings value staying competitive, or getting their 2031 pick swap back? How much are Fox and Rich Paul going to step on the scales to get to San Antonio–and how much are the Spurs willing to go all-in o
These Teams Are Done
John and Nate begin by analyzing the Nick Richards/Josh Okogie trade, and then John comments on the comments by the Warriors’ principals on the trade deadline.The meat of the show is our discussion of teams we’ve concluded have no chance to make the playoffs this year, and what their next steps are to return to relevance. Brooklyn (11:32), New Orleans (20:37) , Charlotte (30:48), and Portland (38
Fox and Butler Headline the 2025 Trade Market
John and Nate look at the Kings’ decision to fire Mike Brown and how De’Aaron Fox’s contractual situation relates. Then, a look at which teams could and should get involved on Fox.The Jimmy Butler saga has taken over the media of late. What do we see as the end-game there? 27:09The biggest non-star known to be available right now is the Nets’ Cam Johnson. Who are the potential suitors for him and
Top-10 Prospects in the NBA 2024-25 with John, Danny, and Nate
The annual tradition continues, a Dunc’d On and Hollinger & Duncan crossover to rank the top-10 prospects in the NBA 23 and under.Is Victor Wembanyama an obvious number 1? How can we sort through the injuries this year to find the rest of the top-10 among Paolo Banchero, Scottie Barnes, Franz Wagner, Jalen Williams, Anthony Edwards, Chet Holmgren, Evan Mobley, Cade Cunningham, LaMelo Ball, and mor
What the NBA is Getting Right and Wrong
The state of the league is a constant discussion point, so John and Nate went through and discussed the biggest criticisms and counterbalanced them with the biggest things the NBA is getting right at the moment, then ranked the biggest issues in both categories.Link:Nate's presentation on fixing the charge
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Organization Rankings Part 2; Hawks Fined; Embiid Woes
Hawks getting fined for sitting a healthy Trae Young - 0:2176ers/Joel Embiid - 5:38Organization rankings - 9:05Eliminating a team from the playoffs - 49:36
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Philly Mess; Organization Rankings Part 1
John and Nate examine the turmoil in Philadelphia, explain the criteria for their organization rankings (16:12) then start ranking teams from the top:Organization 1 - 21:34Organization 2 - 29:14Organization 3 - 37:05Organization 4 - 40:59John and Nate also eliminate a team from the playoffs (46:47).
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Hollinger 15 in 60 (Eastern Conference 11.14.24), Bronny James
Atlanta Hawks - 02:16Cleveland Cavaliers - 07:49Charlotte Hornets - 12:07Boston Celtics - 16:23Milwaukee Bucks - 20:31Miami Heat - 23:57Philadelphia 76ers - 28:48Chicago Bulls - 34:00Indiana Pacers - 41:45New York Knicks - 45:47Orlando Magic - 50:54Detroit Pistons - 54:31Bronny James - 59:43Brooklyn Nets - 01:03:06Toronto Raptors - 01:05:18
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15 in 60
New Orleans Pelicans - 0:37Oklahoma City Thunder - 4:05Golden State Warriors - 7:00Dallas Mavericks - 12:24L.A. Clippers - 16:26Minnesota Timberwolves - 20:35Utah Jazz - 24:46Memphis Grizzlies - 28:27Los Angeles Lakers - 32:41Houston Rockets - 36:13Phoenix Suns - 40:25Denver Nuggets - 44:18San Antonio Spurs - 49:28Portland Trail Blazers - 53:16Sacramento Kings - 58:20
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Red Light, Green Light
John and Nate canvas the league and pick the players they think will be above or below expectations in the 2024-25 season, and both make over 10 picks in both categories. No timestamps on this one because it would ruin the podcast to list all the players ahead of time.
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H&D: Knicks/Wolves Trade Official; Rose and Mutombo; Playoff Matchup Roulette
Buckle up! John returns with a riveting explanation of all the crazy cap machinations that made the Wolves/Knicks trade possible. Does the league have a right to be annoyed with this kind of “circumvention?” 12:40. We also discuss whether we would have done this deal as the Knicks and Wolves and the pros and cons for each side. 18:23.Then we discuss the retirement of Derrick Rose and whether he sh
Won’t Be Ready for Camp
John and Nate discuss the news that Kawhi Leonard won’t be cleared to start camp, the possibility of trading Kawhi (4:18), and whether the Kawhi trade and full-draft trades in general are worth it (5:51). Also, Mitchell Robinson won’t be back until the winter (15:00), and Joel Embiid agrees to an extension. (23:55)Plus, more mailbag questions on whether injuries are ruining the playoffs (27:36), S
September Mailbag!
John and Nate discuss disagreements on recent extensions involving Jamal Murray, Andrew Nembhard, and TJ McConnell. Then, a typically great series of questions from our listeners:Is it better to have good players paid a little more than they’re worth or value contracts for solid players? 15:29Will the new CBA restrictions chill activity at the trade deadline? 17:32How much do teams prioritize acq
2024 Summer League Extravaganza!
We are honored to be graced by official Summer League Award Voter John Hollinger to hand out some unofficial Summer League Awards:Who will be the best rookie this year, and who will have the best career?Who changed your opinion the most for the better?Most disappointing player?“I nailed this one,” guys who looked exactly like you thought they wouldWho are you worried about?Best defensive player?Be
48 Hours into Free Agency
John and Nate discuss all the big events of the last few days:John’s most surprising transactionHow good the PG Sixers are, and what cap shenanigans they can use to add a power forward.Our West power rankings as it stands todayThe fit of Hartenstein and Caruso in OKCKlay Thompson, Quentin Grimes, and Naji Marshall in Dallas.Whether there’s any excuse for Denver losing KCP and how much it hurts the
The Top of the Draft; Evaluating Boston and Dallas; Transaction Wrap-Up
John Hollinger & Nate Duncan wrap-up the NBA Finals and go through a big docket on the draft and transaction season.How good is Boston historically?What to make of this Dallas season and where they need to get betterThe Pistons firing of Monty WilliamsThe Siakam and Monk new contractsCaruso for GiddeyEvaluating players at the top of the draft:Ron HollandZaccharie RisacherStephon CastleAlex SarrRee
The Veteran Extensions of 2024-25
John Hollinger & Nate Duncan look at the key extensions that could determine many teams’ paths next season. Included:Boston with Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Sam Hauser.Minnesota with Rudy GobertNew Orleans with Brandon Ingram and Jose AlvaradoDenver with KCP, Aaron Gordon, and Jamal MurrayMiami with Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin, and Bam AdebayoNew York with Jalen Brunson and Julius RandlePhoeni
The 2024 Offseason Trade Candidates
John and Nate discuss the value of some of the biggest trade candidates of the 2024 offseason. Who might ask out, and who will their teams be willing to move? It’s going to be a fascinating offseason with the complications of the new Second Apron and teams looking to move good players but also improve on the floor.
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Playoffs Week 4: The CRUCIBLE 2024
John and Nate catch up on the playoffs so far and discuss:The best team so far?Who among the Cavs principles of JB Bickerstaff, Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen will be back next year?Whether Jalen Brunson has emerged as a top-5 player?The coaching performancesThe playoff crucibleWho withstood?Who is ash?Whether drafting Bronny James on his own merits would be as abs
Playoffs Week 3: The CRUCIBLE 2024
John and Nate catch up on the playoffs so far and discuss:The key strategic trends of the playoffs so farThe best team so far?Whether Jalen Brunson has emerged as a top-5 player?The coaching performancesMost surprising playersMost disappointing playersThe playoff crucibleWho withstood?Who is ash?Plus they give their opinions on the Budenholzer and Lee hires in Phoenix and Charlotte.
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Playoffs Week 1: The CRUCIBLE 2024
John and Nate catch up on the playoffs so far and discuss:The best team so far?Where we’d edit our overall predictionsThe biggest change to our pre series predictionsBest and worst predictions we’ve made?Best coaching job, and best specific coaching adjustmentsWorst coaching job, and worst adjustments or non-adjustmentsMost surprising playersMost disappointing playersBest GameWorst gameBest indivi
Zach Lowe: The Stars Most Likely to Change Teams
Zach Lowe joins John and Nate to draft the star players we think are most likely to be on another team 18 months from now at the start of the 2025-26 season.Plus, John and Nate set the playoff field in the West and discuss the future of the teams we’ve eliminated.
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The Top-10 Players in the NBA 2023-24
A special 3-man pod with John, Danny, and Nate discusses the best players in the NBA. Where do Giannis, Jokic, LeBron, Shai, Steph, Luka, Tatum, KD, Kawhi, Edwards, AD, Brunson, and the rest of the All-NBA talents come in on the eve of a playoffs that will prove us all wrong?
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The NBA’s Best Passer, Dunker, Floater, Handle, and Athlete
John and Nate pick the NBA’s best passer, dunker, floater game, handle, and athlete.Then we rule an Eastern Conference team that doesn’t have their draft picks from ‘25 to ‘27 and will be looking to trade a point guard this season out of the playoffs, and discuss what they can do going forward.Plus, what does John think of the NBA moving the draft to 2 nights as a former executive?
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Coach Rankings 2023-24 Part 1
It’s time to look at the best coaches in the NBA. What are the ways to evaluate a coach? How do the young wunderkinder stack up against the established playoff coaches? John and Nate look at the best coaches in the league.Plus, we each eliminate another team from the playoffs and take stock of their organizations.
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Revisiting the 2023 Trade Deadline
John and Nate look back on perhaps the biggest trade deadline ever to evaluate all these transactions a year on. How do the KD and Kyrie deals look, and would we have still done them as both teams? Who won the Westbrook/Conley/Russell swap? How have the trading trends evolved since this year? And which acquisitions actually fortified playoff teams?
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Is There Too Much Offense? And How to Fix It
A big topic of the day is whether offense is too high right now. We discuss whether that is in fact the case, and suggest a number of interesting possible solutions, including many which haven’t yet been proposed.Next a discussion of the unintended (but entirely foreseeable) consequences of the NBA’s 65-game rule.John explains the rationale for both sides in the Steven Adams trade between Houston
2024 All-Stars, Would We Have Done the Siakam Trade?
Join Dunc'd On Prime with an unprecedented offer: a 1 month free trial!John and Nate start by discussing the pros and cons of the Siakam trade. Would we ultimately have done the deal knowing his likely contract expectations?Then, we scrape the bottom of the Joe Johnson Memorial Barrel to fill out our East All-Star teams, before we wrack our brains on how to limit ourselves to 12 in the West.
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Why Are Bad Teams So Bad? And the Minnows of the Trade Market
John and Nate discuss:The Memphis Grizzlies’ future now that injuries have officially wrecked their season.Theories on why this year’s bad teams are worse than any other year’s bad teams.What the Knicks might be looking for with Quentin Grimes available and the Magic for Wendell Carter or Markelle Fultz. Also, what team could most use Dejounte Murray?What other available players could potentially
The Big Fish of the 2024 Trade Deadline
John and Nate discuss Jonathan Kuminga’s loss of confidence in Steve Kerr, and whether it makes sense for the Warriors to make a big deadline move. Then, a look at the markets for Donovan Mitchell, Pascal Siakam, Dejounte Murray, DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, Kyle Kuzma, and Alex Caruso.Catch every Hollinger & Duncan Episode on Dunc’d On Prime, plus five more Episodes per week with Nate Duncan and
G-League Showcase and Trade Scuttlebutt; The Futures of the Spurs and Hornets
John reports back from the G-League showcase. Who stood out among roster players and the G-League Ignite?Then we rule 2 teams out of the playoffs (guess who!) and discuss what their struggles this season mean for their futures.Finally, we start to assess the trade market. Which teams are willing to move important players? And would the Jazz really trade Lauri Markkanen?For every Hollinger & Duncan
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