Dunc'd On Basketball NBA Podcast

First, the news that Joel Embiid will undergo surgery for a torn meniscus. What are the potential scenarios for Embiid and the Sixers, and how did we get here? Plus, Zach LaVine is done for the year in Chicago. Then, our bi-weekly look at the West: UTA: Some Will Hardy adjustments spurred a thrilling win over the Bucks SAS: Victor Wembanyama has emerged as one of the league’s best rim protectors S...

We discuss the overall state of the market and some of the biggest trends affecting this year’s deadline. Is it still a “seller’s market?” Then we hit on nearly all the major teams and players:  Brooklyn with Nic Claxton, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Royce O’Neale Chicago with Alex Caruso and DeMar DeRozan Portland’s Malcolm Brogdon, Jerami Grant, and Anfernee Simons Washington with Tyus Jones and Kyl...

Join Dunc'd On Prime with an unprecedented offer: a 30-day free trial! Danny wasn’t a fan of the Houston/Memphis trade for either team–can Nate convince him otherwise? The All-Star teams are announced–how did the coaches do this year? Everyone involved in this latest Joel Embiid injury saga has egg on their face: The Sixers, the League, the Media, and Joel himself.  Plus, we catch up on the latest...

Listen to Part 2 risk-free exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime with our first-ever one-month free trial! Part 1 of the 2024 Mock Trade Deadline with Kevin Pelton, Danny Leroux, Dan Feldman, and Nate Duncan sees a number of former All-Stars in trade discussions as the biggest names available are bandied about. Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place to get...

Join Dunc'd On Prime with an unprecedented offer: a 1 month free trial! A breakdown of the Doc Rivers hiring in Milwaukee. Is he the right man for the job? Yes, in one very specific way. Were better coaches realistically available? How will Miami follow up their trade for Terry Rozier? We discuss what Miami’s main weakness is post-trade, and whether it would be realistic to get out of the tax. Atl...

Join Dunc'd On Prime with an unprecedented offer: a 1 month free trial! BOS: A 30-minute deep dive on the Denver game as an NBA Finals preview ATL: The Hawks got a couple of Dejounte Murray game-winners, but disappointments on the wing are holding them back ORL: They get Franz Wagner back but still can’t shoot 3s CLE: How are the Cavs 12-3 since the Garland injury? CHA: An unserious basketball tea...

Indiana gets their man in free agent-to-be Pascal Siakam. Why the Pacers pulled the trigger now despite the potential cost, and how he fits with this Indiana group. Plus, what the opportunity cost is, and how the Pacers set themselves up to absorb such a big salary. For Toronto, it’s the end of a championship era, but Masai Ujiri ultimately did well in moving Siakam and OG Anunoby. To get all our...

The Pistons and Wizards evince two different rebuilding philosophies in the Marvin Bagley trade.  Then, our bi-weekly look at 6 teams in the West: SAC:  It was Dame Time again, despite Mike Brown’s attempts to overshadow it with a video tutorial. MIN and LAC: Rudy Gobert’s latest matchup against the Clippers went far better than in his Utah days SAS: Victor Wembanyama is making the most of his lim...

The trade deadline approacheth, and the Warriors and Lakers are nowhere near where they need to be. So, how should each of them be approaching the trade deadline? For Golden State, is this team worth “saving” with a big trade? For LA, could supplementing an underperforming rotation around LeBron and AD get them back into championship contention? Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are av...

Our bi-weekly look at the Eastern Conference begins with the 6 teams at the top. BOS: Their game against OKC showcased perhaps the 2 most modern styles in the NBA. MIL: How is Giannis Antetokounmpo having his most efficient season? PHI/NYK:  New York has its most complete game of the season at the expense of the Sixers. ORL: Paolo Banchero carried the Magic on their West Coast trip. Plus, is Jalen...

Victor Wembanyama vs Giannis Antetokounmpo was must-watch TV, and must-listen podcasting.   Golden State has another candidate for their worst loss of the season, and did Jonathan Kuminga make a good business decision by leaking that he has “lost confidence” in Steve Kerr? Plus, the rest of the news, including whether Darvin Ham’s seat is justifiably getting warmer in LA. Four more episodes with N...

As tradition demands, Danny and Nate ring in the New Year with a look back at the biggest NBA storylines of 2023, and also compare those to what we thought would be the biggest stories at this time last year. But first, we catch up on the biggest news from the league over the holiday weekend, including the return of Bradley Beal to the Suns. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are availa...

The Pistons are now the sole record holders, losers of 27 consecutive games in a single season. We recap their loss to Brooklyn despite Cade Cunningham’s heroics, discuss how they got themselves in this mess, and how much owner Tom Gores is to blame. Then we catch up on news around the NBA. What are the odds Mark Cuban still runs basketball operations for Dallas in 2025? Plus, the rest of the news...

Our bi-weekly look at the Western Conference with great questions from listeners: UTA: Did they blow up the Mitchell/Gobert team too early? What are the trade possibilities? SAS: Should the Spurs be tanking hard? Would Trae Young be a fit? SAC: Can they afford Malik Monk? Should they make a lower-level trade for a forward? POR: Anfernee Simons, point guard? PHX: What do they need to add in a trade...

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 even with the Spurs’ struggles? What do we make of Zion Williamson’s up and down season? How high will Scottie Barnes rise? Is Paolo Banchero proving he can be the centerpiece of a winning team? Is being named Tyrese a huge adva...

We took questions from listeners on Twitter to frame our bi-weekly discussion about the East. Some (but not all) of the key queries: DET: Does this crazy losing streak change the plan? PHI: Is there an all-in trade for the dominant Sixers? BRK: Should the Nets be in buy or sell mode ahead of their 2025 plan? ORL: What are the chances the Magic win a playoff series? BOS: Is there concern about a Jr...

Jared Dubin makes a living making observations on each night’s games, so he’s the best person we could think of to take stock of some of the biggest (and smallest) on-court trends and strategic machinations that have characterized the NBA this season.  And, Jared is offering a huge 30% off discount exclusively for Dunc’d On subscribers. Go to www.lastnightinbasketball.com/duncan to claim it. Join...

Part 1 of our bi-weekly look at the Western Conference MEM: Desmond Bane’s improved play this year has been a silver lining. SAS: Have the last few games been a watershed moment for Victor Wembanyama? UTA: Keyonte George is struggling statistically, is there reason for optimism? HOU: The newcomers have made a huge difference MIN: Mike Conley’s old school point guard game has been irreplaceable for...

LeBron James authors one of his best performances against a Pels team totally unprepared for the onslaught. And the Indiana Pacers continue their improbable run to the semifinals behind the continued brilliance of Tyrese Haliburton, while the Bucks’ season-long flaws caught up to them. Plus, why the NBA has to change the timing of the first semifinal next year. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny...

Hoo boy, the NBA threw us a curveball by eliminating positions for All-NBA. So…this was a long one, but we got to everything.  Find out who we picked for all of the major awards, including MVP, All-NBA, DPOY, ROY, COY, and 6MOY.   Plus, our picks for sophomore of the year, Executive of the Year, and Not Executive of the Year. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively...

Our first chance this year to get on live with Dunc’d On Prime subscribers. Some great questions: How would we redraft 2021? What is the minimum return you’d accept for your pending free agents in Toronto? Why is the Pistons’ defense bad despite playing defense-first players? Why are American players not the best in the world anymore? How is Calgary Ginger Beef? What factors do you consider when w...

Part 2 of our bi-weekly look at each conference. This week, the East: ATL and BRK played a ridiculous game, as all Hawks home games seem to be. IND: Is Tyrese Haliburton already one of the four best-shooting point guards ever? CHI: Their Big 3 has been awful together. Is it time to reduce the role of Nikola Vucevic? CHA and WAS: LaMelo Ball is hurt, Miles Bridges looks back, Kyle Kuzma’s curious e...

Another huge episode as we go in chronological order to lay out how the standings evolved for the Tournament and hit on all of the games.  Plus, why we think the NBA really has a winner on its hand with the Tournament.  Finally, we catch up on news around the league. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Ho...

HOU and LAL: LeBron gets the better of Dillon Brooks in crunchtime again, but the Rockets’ D is for real GSW and OKC played Nate’s favorite game of the season so far. UTA: The Jazz offense is surprisingly solid DAL: A loss to the Bucks, but Kyrie Irving was incredibly impressive. DEN: How are the youngs on Denver’s rebuilt bench faring? LAC: How has Kawhi’s role changed this year? PHX: How are all...

Another of the tight, quick-hitting shows Dunc’d On is known for! Danny and Nate look at each of the 30 teams in reverse order of net rating, and ask what each team’s biggest question is based on the first ~10 games of the season. Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn. Supp...