Dunc'd On Basketball NBA Podcast
Nate Duncan hosts the most in-depth NBA basketball podcast, featuring detailed game breakdowns, salary cap analysis, and scouting.
Episodes
Nuggets and Cavs Offseason Grades, Wolves Sold
Nate and Danny can finally sum up the offseasons for the Nuggets and Cavs, improbably through a trade with each other! We put the Peyton Watson deal into context for both teams and give them offseason grades, while also discussing DeMar DeRozan to the Nuggets. We also break down Klay Thompson’s fit in Miami and whether they should have prioritized him over DeRozan or Bradley Beal.
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Eastern Conference 2025 Offseason Re-Grades
It's time to hold ourselves accountable and see how we feel about the East's 2025 offseason a year on. Which teams' offseasons do we feel worse about now, and which better? Which ones were we right on at the time, and which did we get totally wrong?
0:32 Atlanta Hawks — Pelicans draft trade, Nickeil Alexander-Walker signing, Kristaps Porziņģis trade, Dyson Daniels extension, Onsi Saleh hiring
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Buss Family’s Revenge; Clips Gonna Skate?
A quick hitter on today's news of the Buss family voting to sell their remaining shares to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger and evaluating Jeanie Buss' arguments to block the sale. Plus, an ESPN report indicates the league "has no evidence" of salary cap circumvention, what does Nate make of it?
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Lakers Sold; Clippers Never Stop; Schröder Trade; Russ Retires
Nate and Danny react to the shock sale of the Lakers. Why did this happen now, and what does it mean for the Lakers and the league?
Bradley Beal gets a new contract that is clear evidence of circumvention, while Pablo Torre uncovers more evidence of clear circumvention.
Dennis Schröder is traded to Charlotte. Why it was an easy call for the Hornets, and what it could open up for the Cavs.
We expla
Western Conference 2025 Offseason Re-Grades
It's time to hold ourselves accountable and see how we feel about the 2025 offseason a year on. Which teams' offseasons do we feel worse about now, and which better? Which ones were we right on at the time, and which did we get totally wrong?
Golden State Warriors — Jonathan Kuminga re-signing, Al Horford signing, De’Anthony Melton signing, Gary Payton II return, Will Richard draft pick
Houston Ro
The Kawhi Scoreboard; HOU, IND, MIA, MIN, NOP, NYK, ORL, POR Summer Leaguers
Danny has returned and we catch up on the latest Kawhi Leonard scandal and why extensions like those for Dillon Brooks and Naji Marshall are far more to blame for the league's financial predicament than the dreaded Aprons.
Then, we finish out our assessment of the summer leaguers for HOU, IND, MIA, MIN, NOP, NYK, ORL, and POR.
0:00 Kawhi Leonard / Clippers: Daktronics side deal and salary-cap ci
LAL Offseason Grade
We continue to look at this crazy summer in the West, with huge moves like the Lakers trading for Walker Kessler.
Los Angeles Lakers — LeBron James departure, Austin Reaves extension, Walker Kessler sign-and-trade, Quentin Grimes signing, Sandro Mamukelashvili signing, Collin Sexton signing, Deandre Ayton trade, Cameron Carr draft pick
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Summer League Prospects: LAL
Nate and Danny continue their review of every relevant player in Summer League:
Los Angeles Lakers: Cameron Carr, Adou Thiero, Arthur Kaluma
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LeBron James to Philly + Summer League Prospects: OKC, CHA, DET, TOR, SAS
LeBron James stuns everyone by agreeing to join the Philadelphia 76ers. He said it was about the best chance to win, so how good is this Sixers team in the East? What is the best way to maximize the talents of Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, LeBron, and Embiid? Are they going to be able to guard anyone? Plus, should LeBron have chosen another team as the best shot of winning a championsh
Dort/Risacher Trade; OKC, ATL, DAL, WAS, MEM, CHI Offseasons
Nate and Danny go long on the fascinating Dort/Risacher trade. Was this the right way to save money by OKC? And was giving up on Risacher the right move for Atlanta?
Then, we break down the offseasons with our letter grading system for OKC, ATL, DAL, WAS, MEM and CHI, before hitting on some news including Matisse Thybulle in LA.
0:42 – Oklahoma City Thunder
31:06 – Atlanta Hawks
53:56 – Dallas Mav
Summer League Prospect Review
Nate and Danny start their breakdown of all the projected roster players in Summer League with Washington Wizards AJ Dybantsa, Will Riley and Tre Johnson.
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Bucks Circumvention; Victor’s Discount; WATFOs
We discuss why the Milwaukee Bucks should be punished for their blatant circumvention of the salary cap with Gary Trent Jr, and whether it’s the most ridiculous contract in NBA history.
Victor Wembanyama limits himself to the 25% max. How does that simplify the Spurs’ future?
Plus, WATFOs on Bronny James, Jaylen Brown in Philly, the dregs of the West, the Bucks being punished, and Bronny James.
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Darryn vs AJ; Kawhi On Hold; LeBron Annoys
We give our early summer league impressions on Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, and Cam Boozer. Then, what to make of the Kawhi Leonard trade being on hold? Is this evidence that the league is handling this the wrong way?
We also talk about the ongoing LeBron James drama on where he will play next year, and where he should play next year. Plus, the latest on Peyton Watson and the Clippers and breakin
It’s Not the 2nd Apron
A news catch-up on the DFS trade to Charlotte, Ayton trade to Washington, and something being rotten in the state of Denver.
Plus, Nate and Danny explains why the people who are focusing so much on the Second Apron as the explanation for the Jaylen Brown trade are way, way off.
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Jaylen Brown Trade
We break down the gobsmacking Jaylen Brown trade, then look at the many other signings league-wide on a Day 2 of Free Agency that did not disappoint.
0:00 — Jaylen Brown trade setup
1:08 — Boston’s side of the Jaylen Brown trade
9:15 — Celtics’ asset return and long-term direction
13:02 — Evaluating Jaylen Brown’s value
19:51 — Brown’s playoff skill set and Boston’s risk
28:26 — Philadelphia’s sid
Kawhi Leonard Back to Toronto!
The Raptors acquire Kawhi Leonard for 2 picks, a swap, and Brandon Ingram. How good can the Raptors be now in the East? Was it worth pushing their chips in to get Kawhi now? And how do we feel about what they gave up to get him?
For the Clippers, was this a better move than keeping Kawhi and extending him? And should the Spurs have gotten involved if this were the price?
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Setting the Table for 2026 Free Agency; Ja and Miles Bridges Trades
Nate and Danny try to figure out what on Earth Portland is doing with the stunning Ja Morant trade. We also tell you exactly what Phoenix and Charlotte are doing with the Miles Bridges trade.
Then, they set the table for 2026 free agency, running down all the key moves, option decisions, qualifying offers, and rumors that will shape the next few days.
0:00 — Ja Morant to Portland / Memphis fall
NBA Draft 2026
Nate and Danny go through all 30 picks of the first round. What do the top-4 teams look like after a chalk first few picks including AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, and Caleb Wilson? Did the Clips and Nets make the right picks with Keaton Wagler and Mikel Brown Jr? And how do the Pacers/Clippers and Nets Rockets trades look now that we know who was available at 5 and 6? Then we break d
Hawks Make Moves; Suns Retentions; Knicks Cheaping Out? Keaton Wagler Scouting Report
Atlanta brings back CJ McCollum and trades for Aaron Wiggins. What roads are now open to them with Jonathan Kuminga’s team option?
Phoenix gets two bargains on underrated rotation players Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin, but what does that mean for Mark Williams? 13:47
James Dolan says the Knicks would be suicidal to go into the second apron. If he means it, does it mean the Knicks are cheapi
Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress on the 2026 Draft
Jonathan Givony gives his unique perspective on the NBA draft, having followed all of these players around the world for years. He has Darryn Peterson #1, Nate has AJ Dybantsa, and they both make their arguments as to why. Further discussions include Cam Boozer’s defense and scoring upside, Caleb Wilson’s rise, the volatility of Mikel Brown Jr., which of the point guards we like most in the top-
AJ Dybantsa Scouting Report
It’s time to break down the last of the contenders for a top-4 pick, AJ Dybantsa out of BYU. He has some unique abilities for the type of player he is, but also some scary red flags. How will it all add up for him?
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Mock Offseason 2026
It’s here! Keith Smith of Spotrac joins Dan Feldman, Danny Leroux, and Nate to try to find homes for all the key free agents and trade candidates this offseason. How much do teams have to spend, and what are their goals? Where do Giannis, (Jaylen Brown?), Kawhi, Trey Murphy III, and other trade candidates land? Do the Nuggets need a major shake-up? What can the Lakers do with Austin Reaves and LeB
Kingston Flemings Scouting Report; LAL and GSW Offseasons
We look at our first pure point guard prospect in this with Kingston Flemings out of Houston. How does he compare to current NBA floor generals?
Then, the Lakers’ offseason takes center stage. They’re faced with a choice of retaining their current free agents, using cap space, or trading for higher-end players than the ones they have? Who are some realistic names for them to go after? Should they
The New York Knicks are 2026 NBA Champions
The Knicks pulled out yet another clutch win against the Spurs to complete one of the most dominant playoff runs in NBA history. Jalen Brunson put up one of the best Finals closeout games ever as a deserving MVP. We break down all the nuts and bolts of this game, and then give the Knicks all the flowers we possibly can.
For San Antonio, we assess how to put this series into context. They controll
MIA Offseason
The Miami Heat have been mired in the play-in. Should they pursue Giannis to get them out of it? What about lower-level moves for someone like Ja Morant or Darius Garland? How would those moves work?
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Caleb Wilson Scouting Report; Boston Celtics Offseason Outlook
Nate and Danny break down the fascinating Caleb Wilson out of North Carolina. Does he rate above or below Cameron Boozer? We dig into his measurements, athleticism, finishing, jumper, passing flashes, defensive tools, and positional projection. Then we compare his archetype to other modern forwards and debate how to think about his upside. After that, we turn to Boston’s offseason. (54:31) What p
2026 NBA Finals Game 2
The New York Knicks stunned the Spurs by taking Game 2 to become only the 3rd Finals team to win the first two games on the road. We break down how the Knicks controlled the meat of the game, the Spurs roared back, and how Victor Wembanyama had an all-time (lowercase) goat moment with his late turnover. What, if anything, can the Spurs do to get back in the series?
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OKC, MIN, and ORL Offseason Outlooks; News
Oklahoma City is still smarting from a loss to the Spurs, but now they face a huge fiscal cliff with rookie scale extensions kicking in. What are their finances, and how can they cut money to avoid being the most expensive team in history? Can they retain Isaiah Hartenstein and Lu Dort, and for how much? What assets do they have, and should they go after Trey Murphy III or Giannis?
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2026 NBA Finals Outlook
It’s an NBA Cup rematch in the Finals. We discuss why the Knicks have specific advantages to attack Victor Wembanyama offensively, while New York’s defensive vulnerabilities aren’t necessarily what San Antonio most exploits on the offensive end. Will that lead to the Knicks taking the series? We break down both sides of the ball in great detail before giving our series predictions.
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SAS | OKC Game 7; Lotto Reform Passes
We’ve got a Game 7! Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs to even the series at 3-3 by playing the game he truly wants to play. With Dylan Harper looking like a factor again, does the advantage shift back to San Antonio? What are the key strategies that will determine Game 7?
We also break down the passing of the 3-2-1 lottery reform with the full details emerging. Nate likes it, while Danny thinks it
DEN Offseason Outlook
Denver faces a summer of discontent in which Josh Kroenke says everything should be on the table. What could they get for Jamal Murray? Do they (and can they) move one of Cameron Johnson or Christian Braun to retain Peyton Watson below the dreaded second apron? And how can they rebuild their bench with minimum contracts?
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SAS | OKC Game 4; CLE | NYK Game 3
Victor Wembanyama reached another level, as did the Spurs with a new defensive strategy on Shai. Meanwhile, the Thunder are now running out of bodies as well. Who has the advantage in the upcoming best of 3?
New York had no such problems with Cleveland in going up 3-0. The way they’ve got us so focused on the Cavs’ flaws is the best compliment we can give the Knicks. 39:00
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SAS | OKC Game 3; PHI Offseason Outlook
Oklahoma City showed off their depth to take Game 3 decisively in San Antonio. We discuss the unique way they did it and the impressive performances that led to the win. How can San Antonio respond, particularly with two of their star guards struggling through injury?
Plus, we revisit the king of the hill argument between Victor and Shai after two Thunder wins.
Then, a look at what the new Philade
The NBA Media Landscape with Andrew Marchand
Andrew Marchand of the Athletic and AndrewMarchand.com joins to discuss the NBA media landscape during the playoffs, including the first year of Amazon and NBC as national TV partners and how their coverage has been received. We discuss broadcast quality, commentary teams, studio shows, and whether Inside the NBA has changed after moving to ESPN.
We also look at the NBA’s business model, including
CLE | NYK Outlook
Then, we look ahead to the Knicks/Cavs Eastern Conference Finals. Why does Nate give the Cavs more of a shot in this series than most, while Danny doesn't?
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CLE | DET Game 7; SAS | OKC Outlook
Cleveland turned a second-straight 7-gamer into an anti-climax, waxing the Pistons on their home floor in a game that was non-competitive. We discuss the Cavs’ adjustments and how Donovan Mitchell was able to turn it from a subpar series. Also: taking stock of the Pistons’ roster and what they’ll need to take the next step after a disappointing (yes) playoff run.
Then, we spend an hour discussin
CLE | DET and MIN | SAS Game 6
The Pistons survive their 4th elimination game of the playoffs to send it back to Detroit for a second consecutive Game 7.
San Antonio Deep Sixed Minnesota in a dominant road performance. What can Minnesota take away from this series?
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2026 Free Agent PGs
A monster episode in which we discuss the markets for all of the free agents at the point guard position. The key players discussed:
Point guards: Austin Reaves, Trae Young, Coby White, Fred Van Vleet, Ayo Dosunmu, Collin Gillespie.
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Une Faute Flagrante de Niveau II; Lotto Chalk; Knicks and Thunder Cruise
The Wolves took advantage of Victor Wembanyama’s flagrant elbow to Naz Reid to even their series against the Spurs. Did he deserve to get tossed? What were the key elements late, and who has the advantage going forward?
We break down what the lotto results mean for each of the 14 teams. Plus, what are the dynamics at the top, who should the top teams take “on paper,” and how do we feel about the w
CLE | DET and LAL | OKC Game 2s; Free Agent Small Forwards
Cleveland made some adjustments in Game 2, but ultimately the game had the same flow as Game 1. Will the series shift in Cleveland?
The Lakers have played OKC well through 2 games with their doubling of Shai, but OKC won the game with their MVP off the floor. 41:00
Then, we look at the free agent small forwards. What does LeBron James want? If it’s just his on-floor ability, what kind of contract
MIN | SAS Game 1
Minnesota had a thrilling win against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, perhaps auguring a long series. We break down all the fascinating tactical wrinkles that let the Wolves outduel San Antonio.
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ORL | DET Game 7, TOR | CLE Game 7, PHI | NYK Outlook
Detroit completed the second 3-1 comeback of the first round, dominating the paint to control Game 7. What do we take away from the Magic and Paolo Banchero in this series?
Does new injury reporting on Anthony Edwards and Ayo Dosunmu change our pick in SAS/MIN?
Philly and New York is an absolutely fascinating matchup of two similarly built teams that do not like each other. We spent over 40 minu
ESPN’s Zach Kram: Does Fouling Up 3 Even Work?
Zach Kram of ESPN joins to discuss his recent piece on one of Nate’s biggest causes célèbre, fouling up three. He breaks down his reporting on the subject: What do people in the league really think about it? Does the league see this as an issue? And, most importantly, does it even work?
Plus, we discuss the huge decrease in playoff scoring compared to the regular season.
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H&D: 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
DEN | MIN Game 6, PHI | BOS Game 6, ATL | NYK Game 6
The Minnesota Timberwolves took down their bitter rivals in inspiring, glorious fashion. We give the flowers to Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert, then take stock of what went wrong for the Nuggets and where they need to improve.
Philadelphia similarly inspired with tremendous all-around play from Paul George, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey to take this great rivalry to another Game 7. Is the Celtics
Weekend Game 3s and 4s
Victor Wembanyama returned to lead the Spurs to a dominant Game 4 win that showed just how ridiculous this team is at full strength. 0:38
What looked like a boring series in Cleveland has turned into a fascinating test as Toronto roared back to even the series behind Scottie Barnes and Collin Murray-Boyles. What kind of 2-2 series is this? 24:18
Boston seized control of their series against Philly
ATL | NYK, MIN | DEN and TOR | CLE Game 3s
New York and Atlanta play another one-possession classic. How was Atlanta able to weather the 18-point comeback by the Knicks at the end?
Minnesota absolutely derailed Nikola Jokic in a way we’ve almost never seen before. How did the Wolves do it, and what can Denver do to rebound?
Scottie Barnes and Collin Murray-Boyles led the Raptors in what may be an exciting harbinger for the Raptors’ future.
ATL|NYK Game 2
The playoffs have truly begun as Atlanta and Minnesota scored big road wins to even their series. CJ McCollum led Atlanta in attacking Jalen Brunson as the Knicks blew a late lead.
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All 8 Game 1s of 2026
A huge breakdown of all the Game 1s. Orlando is suddenly up off the mat and becoming the team we thought they could be. Is Detroit in trouble?
Victor Wembanyama’s playoff debut was as spectacular as we thought. Portland tried some unique things to counter the Spurs and Victor; what worked, what didn’t, and what else can they try?
Jayson Tatum looked totally in command as Boston rolled in Game 1.
Playoff Outlook: NYK/ATL
Nate and Danny preview the Atlanta Hawks-New York Knicks first-round series.
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GSW @ LAC; ORL @ PHI
Another fantastic night of play-in drama as the old lions for Golden State summon their powers one more time to take down Kawhi and the Clippers. We break down how Draymond Green and Stephen Curry put together virtuoso performances.
We catch up on the latest news, including LaMelo Ball’s light punishment, then break down how the Sixers moved on to face the Celtics while Orlando faces another recko
Playoffs and Lottery Set; ROY, SOY, 6MOY, and MIP Awards
A weird Sunday sets the playoff matchups. We try to break down exactly what the Nuggets, Spurs, Magic, and Hawks were thinking with their rest strategies as they went into these matchups.
We go through the lottery odds which are now set, discuss an underrated factor in the miserable tank off, and react to the news that Doug Christie will be retained as Kings coach.
Then, we complete our awards ba
MVP and All-NBA; This Just In
Who should be the MVP between Shai, Jokic, Wembanyama, and Luka? Who would have made All-NBA if not for the dreaded 65-game rule? We pick our teams both with and without the rule.
Then, we catch up on Thursday’s action and set the scene for the weekend scenarios. Are we headed towards a fantastic San Antonio/Denver game on Sunday?
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Victor Takes on Jokic
San Antonio and Denver played a high-level preview of their likely 2 vs 3 series. What did we learn from this classic matchup between Wembanyama and Jokic?
0:00 — Intro
0:30 — Spurs vs. Nuggets: playoff-preview breakdown, Jokic vs. Wembanyama, and what a potential 2–3 series might look like
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Nate vs Danny on Over/Unders; This Just In
Nate and Danny review their season predictions and Nate ranks their performance somewhere below the Romans’ at Cannae. They go through every team, their picks, and where they went right or wrong.
But first, a look at the latest news including the Lakers’ misfortune, the latest from Milwaukee, and the possibility the Bulls could actually make a move in their front office.
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2028 Crystal Ball [fixed]
It’s time to put on our infallible swami hats and give our fearless predictions for what the league landscape will look like in 2028. We pick who the best players will be, All-NBA teams, the conference finalists, NBA champion, and the two worst teams in the league.
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15 in 60 Young Player Progress Reports (Western Conference 3.30.26)
Nate and Danny check in on the progression of every young player of note in the West
DAL: Cooper Flagg, AJ Johnson, Ryan Nembhard, Dereck Lively II, Moussa Cisse, Max Christie 1:21
DEN: Christian Braun, Julian Strawther, Spencer Jones, Peyton Watson, Jalen Pickett, DaRon Holmes 8:23
GSW: Will Richard, Gui Santos, Brandin Podziemski, Quinten Post, Moses Moody 17:03
HOU: Amen Thompson, Jabari S
Point Guard Rankings 2025-26
The last in our position-ranking series, point guards are down beyond the elite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. As style of play has changed, teams are increasingly relying on bigger players to create offense. Where does that leave small point guards? Many big names — including Stephen Curry, Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton, Darius Garland, Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard, Ja Morant, Trae Young and Fred Va
9 in 90 (Eastern Conference 3.23.26)
Nate and Danny have the first part of their bi-weekly look at the Eastern Conference.
BOS: They’re eerily similar to last year — 1:12
CHA: The Hornets will need to upgrade on Miles Bridges at power forward to contend — 11:03
NYK: It’s your yearly “Mikal Bridges is struggling” panic meter! — 20:46
CLE: How should Kenny Atkinson run their playoff rotation? — 28:04
TOR: What is their future at
Luka Drops 60 on Miami; Victor Clinches Spurs Playoffs; Hornets Keep Rolling; Cade Downer
Luka Doncic and the Lakers continue their impressive run despite a horrible schedule as he drops his first 60-pointer as a Laker. How did he go off, what didn’t Miami do to counter, and how good can the Lakers be in the playoffs?
The Suns once again impress in a loss, but Victor Wembanyama took over late for San Antonio. 28:53
The Charlotte Hornets are one of the best stories in the NBA, easily ha
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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Center Rankings 2025-26 + Monday Daily Duncs (3/16/26)
Is it blasphemy to say Victor Wembanyama could challenge Nikola Jokic at the top?
Full Daily Duncs with links
Lakers-Nuggets
Expansion
Inevitable?
Realignment
Expansion fees
Seattle, Las Vegas
Parity
Expansion drought
Full Daily Duncs with links
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FULL 15 in 60 (Western Conference 3.16.26)
Our bi-weekly look at the 15 teams in the Western Conference:
DEN and LAL: A fascinating end-game as Denver is hoisted by their own fouling petard
GSW: The totally injured Warriors limp towards the 10 seed — 25:20
MIN: They’ve really struggled in the possession game — 32:27
OKC: Why was Shai able to score 20 so many times when others failed? — 39:01
SAC: Dylan Cardwell has intrigued as a rim
Small Forward Rankings 2025-26
Nate and Danny discuss why their definition of a small forward might differ from some others’, and then rank all the heavy hitters at the position. Where do big stars like LeBron, KD, Luka, Cade, Tatum, and Brown rank? How about up-and-comers like Brandon Miller and Deni Avdija? What do we make of lower-level scorers like Brandon Ingram compared to three-and-D stalwarts like OG Anunoby?
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Eastern Conference Mailbag + Monday Daily Duncs (3/9/26)
Should we be concerned with Detroit’s recent struggles?
Full Daily Duncs with links
Kawhi Leonard ‘smoking gun’
Steve Ballmer
Other investigation
Magic City
Terry Rozier trade settlement
Jonathan Isaac contract
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander streak
All-Contract Team
Full Daily Duncs with links
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Tatum Returns; 15 in 60 Mailbag (Eastern Conference 3.9.26)
We break down every aspect of Jayson Tatum’s return. How has he looked so far, and what does it mean for the Celtics’ chances in the East? Plus, we break down Boston’s encouraging victory over the Cavs on Sunday.
Then, we get into our mailbag, with tons of questions including these:
BOS–How do they match up in the East? How has Neemias Queta improved?
CLE–Who is the 5th starter and closer when
Most Surprising and Disappointing Teams and Players; Tatum’s Return is Imminent; News
It’s time to break down which players and teams have surprised us, and which have disappointed. (42:31) We break down all the candidates and each pick a top three for all of the categories.
We turn to news, where it appears Jayson Tatum will be returning in nearly unprecedented fashion. How do we think it will go? Plus, we catch up on the rest of the news around the league from this week.
And o
Not Executive of the Year + Monday Daily Duncs (3/2/26)
It’s been a crazy year for executives, both for good and for ill, and the trade deadline made things even crazier. Nate and Danny go through the many candidates for Not Executive of the Year.
Full Daily Duncs with links
Luka Doncic-J.J. Redick
Jarred Vanderbilt
Luke Kornet
Awards
All-NBA
Super-max
Tyrese Maxey
Steve Kerr-Kristaps Porzingis
Mohamed Diawara
Celtics-Nets
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NBA Awards 3.2.26
Nate and Danny break down the major awards and make their picks for MVP, the three All-NBA Teams, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, and Rookie of the Year.
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The Best and Worst Players to Watch; MIA @ PHI; News
It’s time to put aside our usual objectivity and discuss the purely subjective: Who are our favorite watches in the league, and who is making us grit our teeth? Nate and Danny run through the candidates and each pick their top-5 best and worst watches.
We catch up on news, including the imminent return of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, (1:07:15) then break down a fun Miami-Philadelphia game in a key ma
Best Contracts in the NBA 2025-26 + Tuesday Daily Duncs (2/24/26)
The relentless well of positivity that is Dunc’d On takes a look at the best contracts in the NBA in a number of key metrics, plus tell the story of what can be learned about team-building from these deals.
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Indiana Pacers
Tanking
Jaylen Brown
Dyson Daniels
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Team USA
Lakers, Wizards
Hornets, Thunder
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15 in 60 (Western Conference 2.23.26)
A very full 15 in 60 of well over 2 hours looks at the 15 teams in the Western Conference:
HOU: Breaking down their late-game offense in a rough blown lead against New York
DEN & GSW: The Warriors pull off a troubling upset over the Nuggets 10:20
OKC: Has Cason Wallace shown more on-ball juice with their injuries? 28:17
PHX: Why is their defense so much better? 35:21
POR: Shaedon Sharpe’s d
Tanking Solutions? Jazz Scapegoated? Post-Break News Blowout
The Utah Jazz got smacked with a $500,000 fine for tanking. Was it fair, and will it solve anything? And if not that, what do we think of the league’s reported reforms on the tanking issue? We go through each of the ideas and make the call on which should be implemented.
Then, we catch up on all the big news that piled up over the All-Star break and discuss some of the results from Thursday night’
Post-Deadline WATFOs + Monday Daily Duncs (2/9/26)
It's time to return to one of our favorite pastimes to try to make sense of the NBA following the trade deadline chaos. So, we crafted WATFOs (What Are The F—ing Odds) on the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo and more!Full Daily Duncs with linksExpansionStephen CurryAlperen SengunDunk contestDamian Lillard3-point contestCam ThomasDallas MavericksFightsFull Daily Duncs with links
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Harden & Jaren Debut; McCain Scouting Report; Ranking the Buyout Candidates
The post-deadline action shifts back to the floor as Nate and Danny analyze James Harden and Jaren Jackson, Jr. debuting with their new teams. Then we careen around the league, catching up on news while providing scouting reports on Hugo Gonzalez and new Thunder guard Jared McCain.The show closes by ranking the key players on the buyout market and discussing where players like Cam Thomas could he
Trade Deadline Blowout Part 1
We break down the fascinating Ivica Zubac trade, with a rare bracket protected pick as the centerpiece of the deal. Would we have done this as the Indiana Pacers? How does Zu fit in on a healthy version of the team? Should the Jazz have jumped at the Pacers’ offer?For LA, where do they go from here? Was this a big enough package to bite on Zubac, and what is their plan going forward?We also take
JJJ Trade
The Utah Jazz finally make their big move, acquiring Jaren Jackson, Jr. How good will the Jazz be next year? Will they be too good now to keep their top-8 protected pick? What else do they need to contend in the West?For Memphis, we look back on the conclusion of the Jaren era. What’s the plan now in Memphis? Was this the right time to move him?
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Cavs/Kings and Blazers/Hawks Trades; News; CHA @ Dallas; OKC @ DEN; DET @ GSW Gamers
Cleveland gets better, saves money, and gives up…a Denver 2nd? Meanwhile, there are serious questions about Scott Perry’s ability to undertake a rebuild.Portland makes a nice value trade for a shooter they desperately need. 20:34We catch up on news around the league, (28:15) then break down 3 key games over the weekend: CHA vs DAL (47:14), OKC vs DEN (1:13:23), and DET vs GSW. 1:25:17.
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Mock Trade Deadline 2026 Part 2 + Thursday Daily Duncs (1/29/26)
Kevin Pelton of ESPN joins Danny, Dan, and Nate for their semi-annual cap nerdathon in which they take the reins of the league’s teams to simulate the trade deadline. In Part 2, we go through the rest of the league’s trade candidates and find no less than 11 trades in the end.Full Daily Duncs with linksGiannis AntetokounmpoMilwaukee BucksSuitorsSpurs, RocketsKarl-Anthony TownsJayson TatumSteven
Mock Trade Deadline 2026 Part 1
Kevin Pelton of ESPN joins Danny, Dan, and Nate for their semi-annual cap nerdathon in which they take the reins of the league’s teams to simulate the trade deadline. It’s a weird year with many high-priced players and lots of expensive, constrained teams. In Part 1, the quartet engages in trade discussions for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaren Jackson, Jr., Anthony Davis, Lauri Markkanen, Ja Morant,
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