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LA overwhelms an exhausted Miami team to give LeBron his 4th title. We take stock of the Lakers’ season and look at how it changed the perception of the key figures. Then (29') we look back on the most indelible moments from the craziest NBA year ever. Finally, a scouting report on the unique game of Iowa State’s Tyrese Haliburton. (50’) Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, join here...

Jimmy Butler has one of the best games in Finals history. How did the Heat and Lakers’ strategies make that possible, and how did the Heat finally stop the Lakers on the other end? Then we look at Boston’s offseason, including their tax situation, what to do with their 3 firsts, potential upgrade options at center, and more. 27’ Then a scouting report on national player of the year Obi Toppin of D...

Dr. Carl Bergstrom joins to discuss the crazy news that Donald Trump has been hospitalized for COVID-19. Included: What to believe about the President’s condition and the timeline of infection? What the President’s prognosis is statistically? What are the chances Joe Biden is infected? The White House’s testing scheme. Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the on...

A mailbag from listeners with questions focusing exclusively on the 2020 offseason. Discussing the market for the free agent bigs 31:45 BOS/MIA Game 6 51:30 LAL/DEN Game 5 1:11 Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd O...

The free agent point guards, including a long segment on possible destinations for Fred Van Vleet. We also look at Goran Dragic, the backup point guard market, and restricted free agents. We give the same treatment to the free agent shooting guards, and the interesting situations of restricted free agents Malik Beasley and Bogdan Bogdanovic. (23’) Then a look at the Lakers last-second win over the...

Which teams have cap space, and which teams are looking at the mid-level exception or a big tax payment? Denver pushes the Clippers to an unlikely Game 7. The Clippers are struggling, but it’s time to appreciate this Denver team. (17’) Boston and Miami will be a great East Finals, we look at all the matchups on both ends of the floor. (40’) We close by ranking the free agent forwards and looking a...

The Lakers even up as their bench kills it and Russell Westbrook...does not. Milwaukee teeters on the edge but salvages their season for another game without Giannis. The Nuggets completely revise their defense yet again, with Nikola Jokic as the best player on the floor. Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up...

How Miami continues to expose the flaws of Giannis and the Bucks, and a first look at how a loss could affect his future with the franchise. Houston throttles the Lakers in Game 1, how has the series changed now with this result? Toronto jumps back off the canvas to tie their series with Boston at 2 apiece. Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering...

A crazy old school Dunc’d On deep dive on a crazy game between Boston and Toronto. A long look at the fascinating questions in Houston/LAL. The Clippers roll Denver, and what do we think of the stunning Steve Nash hire in Brooklyn? Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pri...

Our second crazy Game 7 in as many nights as Houston somehow holds on against OKC. Then, how Miami took a 2-0 lead against Milwaukee. Are the Bucks done? What about the controversial ending? Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pricing as a Founding Member , plus get lock...

We break down a completely ridiculous ending to a completely ridiculous series in Denver/Utah. Then, how Boston took a 2-0 lead against Toronto. Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pricing as a Founding Member , plus get locked in at that price going forward. Please read...

Director of Basketball Research Ben Dull joins to discuss the night’s action, including OKC pulling out another clutch win as Russell Westbrook torpedoes Houston, and the Bucks looking like they could be in real trouble against Miami. Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only...

Seth Partnow of The Athletic joins to discuss Sunday’s action, including another crazy Denver/Utah game, whether Boston’s win sets a trend in their series against Toronto, and how the Clippers figured out Dallas. Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pricing as a Founding...

Lu Dort’s struggles, Harden’s brilliance, and ejections highlight Game 5. We discuss what OKC can do to jump start their offense after a miserable outing. Then a look at Nate McMillan’s firing in Indiana and whether it was justified. Plus the Kristaps Porzingis torn meniscus. Then almost 40 minutes worth of analysis on the TOR/BOS and MIL/MIA series in the East. Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is...

A few short thoughts on today's protest and what we all need to do in the continuing fight against racism and police brutality. Wisconsin Reels After Police Shooting of Jacob Blake Police shootings are also part of America’s gun problem What the U.S Can Learn from Countries Where Cops Are Unarmed Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place to get every e...

Denver roars back to force a Game 6 behind another crazy Jamal Murray performance and some actual defense. The Clippers put up a buck fifty, but it was their defense that stole the show. The NBA pushes back some deadlines, DPOY and COY, plus executive, coaching, and injury news. Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. S...

OKC outmaneuvers HOU as Chris Paul again gets the better of James Harden in crunchtime (0:00). The Lakers jump out 15-0 and never look back as Portland leaves its best card in the deck (23:00). Indiana gets swept, we take stock of what went wrong for them in the series and what it means for their future (29:40). Brett Brown’s inevitable firing occurs in Philly (41:45). Starting September 8, Dunc’d...

A massive breakdown of DAL/LAC, including Luka’s crazy game-winner and all the machinations down the stretch in a brilliant series. The first ever NBA playoff game with 2 players scoring 50 points and Donovan Mitchell becoming the third player ever to score 50 twice in a series. 37’ Is Lu Dort the antidote to James Harden? And how can the Thunder use him and stay good enough on offense? 1:02. LeBr...

How do the lottery results change the landscape of the league? And we start talking about who these teams should take. The first two and last two games of the day had similar themes to one another. In MIA/IND (15') and HOU/OKC, the Game 1 losers couldn’t adjust to switching defenses. In LAL/POR (40') and MIL/ORL, the favorites got right by just executing better rather than major adjustments. Start...

Dallas has been the better team through two games against the Clippers. Any concern for them? Utah has definitely been the better team through 2 games against Denver, can the Nuggets turn that around? (22’) Is Philly drawing dead against Boston? (39’) Brooklyn/Toronto had some interesting strategic wrinkles. (54’) Plus we review the situation for the lottery. (59’) Starting September 8, Dunc’d On...

Starting September 8, Dunc’d On is exclusively ad-free four days a week, and we’re offering new bonus content as well. Sign up for our presale and get one-time only pricing as a Founding Membe r, plus get locked in at that price going forward.. If you don’t want to listen to this full explanation, please read this letter about what you’ll get and why we are doing this . With Nate Duncan ( @NateDun...

Huge pod with in-depth breakdowns of four Game 1s and proposed adjustments for each team, plus a big announcement about the future of Dunc’d On (see below). POR/LAL. What about the Lakers’ struggles are worrisome, and what is noise? ORL/MIL. Is Milwaukee in trouble, is Orlando a bad matchup, or is this just a bad game? 26’ HOU/OKC. Why this one played out the way we anticipated. Will that change?...

In-depth breakdowns of the 3 big games today. We go long on the OT classic between Denver and Utah, Jamal Murray’s crazy ending and Donovan Mitchell’s 57. The main strategic elements of the Clippers’ win over Dallas and potential adjustments. (32') Boston’s win over Philly was according to form, but how does Gordon Hayward’s injury impact the series going forward? 52' You can subscribe by searchin...

A look ahead at what to expect in the matchups between UTA/DEN (0:00), PHI/BOS (26:24), and OKC/HOU (45:05). We break down what to expect on both sides of the ball for each team. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux . With Nate Du...

The first ever play-in game, as Dame and CJ power Portland into the playoffs against a game Memphis team. Sacramento makes a needed front office change, but the process remains awful. Chicago and New Orleans move on from their coaches. A look ahead at what to expect in the matchups between LAL/POR, LAC/DAL, MIL/ORL, and BRK/TOR. We break down what to expect on both sides of the ball for each team....