Dunc'd On Basketball NBA Podcast

Dame Lillard does it again vs the Nets, dragging the Blazers to another crazy win. We go in-depth on how they did it. Memphis takes care of business against the Bucks (Fawns?) with TWO triple-doubles in the same game. We look ahead to Memphis and Portland in the play-in. And while Phoenix is going home after an 8-0 run, they are amply represented in our bubble awards. We pick bubble MVP, first- an...

Mike Muscala hits his biggest shot ever for the Sixers, as OKC loses their draft pick to Philly with a hilarious 22-point 4th quarter comeback with their reserves. We run through the rest of the day’s results and seedings with a playoff picture that is suddenly set except the play-in, and catch up on news. Then we get an unexpected start on playoff previews, looking at Miami and Indiana in the 4-5...

Damian Lillard gets his 3rd 60-point game of the season in another virtuoso performance to put Portland in command for the 8th seed. We run through the West playoff picture with one game remaining. Memphis falls to 1-6 as Ja Morant can’t carry them to victory against a Boston team firing on all cylinders. TJ Warren and Jimmy Butler match up and the Heat get the better of the Pacers going into thei...

We look at all 22 teams in the bubble and catch you up on their performances to date, playoff chances, who is playing well, and much more. And don’t forget! Nate and Danny will be broadcasting Celtics/Grizz on NBA League Pass at 5 ET on Tuesday, and Heat/Thunder at 8 ET on Wednesday. You can subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want addit...

A deep dive on a really fun Phoenix/Indiana game, as we get a chance to discuss one of the best wing defense games we’ve seen all year, plus discuss the improvement of Deandre Ayton. New Orleans blew a golden chance to improve their positioning against Sacramento as they give up 140. Dame Lillard is playing at an incredibly high level with 45 and 12 vs Denver. Plus a wrap on the latest news and pl...

Rockets forward DeMarre Carroll joins at 16:40. He gives some unique insight into the Rockets’ strategy in that crazy game against the Bucks. We also get into what inspired him to change his game to save his career, how he had a sudden jump in his free throw attempts late in his career, the great organizations he’s played for, and how he approaches his role on the Rockets. Plus his Carroll Family...

Miami’s defense looks dominant, while Bam Adebayo had a dominant game himself against Boston’s small unit. Devin Booker hits a ridiculous game-winner against the Clippers in a high-level game for both teams. Luka Doncic impresses...defensively, as the Mavs get their first win vs the Kings. Plus we talk about the West picture in the news Jaren Jackson, Jr. is done for the season. Don’t forget! Nate...

Philly withstands a huge 43-point 4th quarter from San Antonio to secure a crucial win and deny the hot-shooting Spurs and Derrick White. Michael Porter Jr. looks like the guy who was once the number one prospect in the 2018 draft, and Jokic continues to dominate the Thunder. Is Zion Williamson starting to find his groove? And why did Ja Morant go 5-21 from the field in the loss to the Pels. What...

Don’t forget! Nate and Danny will be broadcasting Spurs/Sixers on NBA League Pass at 8 ET on Monday. If you don't have League Pass, here’s a link to buy the single game. A ton on the fascinating strategic matchup between Houston and Milwaukee and the last 2 MVPs. PHI/IND as Warren drops 53. We also hit on BOS/POR, Memphis losing another close one to the Spurs, and every other game from this weeken...

Don’t forget! Nate and Danny will be broadcasting Spurs/Sixers on NBA League Pass at 8 ET on Monday. If you don't have league pass, here's a link to buy the single game . We hit on five huge games, including Houston pulling out a game with 0.5% win expectancy, Portland keeping their playoff hopes alive with an OT defeat of Memphis, the Spurs dealing a potentially mortal blow to the Kings, plus qui...

Don’t forget! Nate and Danny will be broadcasting 2 games on NBA League Pass in the bubble, Magic/Nets at 2:30 ET on Friday and Sixers/Spurs at 8 ET on Monday. If you don't have league pass, here's a link to buy the single game . We are back to basketball with 2 fantastic games. Lakers/Clippers went down to the wire, we break down how the Lakers pulled it out and also how the important players loo...

Huge News! Nate and Danny will be broadcasting 2 games on NBA League Pass in the bubble, Magic/Nets at 2:30 ET on Friday and Sixers/Spurs at 8 ET on Monday. If you don't have league pass, here's a link to buy the single game . Then a repost of our Awards picks from just before the season shut down. Includes all the major NBA awards like MVP, All-NBA, 6MOY, DPOY, COY, ROY, EOY, plus our created awa...

Huge News! Nate and Danny will be broadcasting 2 games on NBA League Pass in the bubble, Magic/Nets at 2:30 ET on Friday and Sixers/Spurs at 8 ET on Monday. More details on how to listen coming in the next episode. The pod includes the latest news, including how some of the rotations are shaking out in the bubble, injuries and illnesses, Tom Thibodeau to NY, and more on the league’s financials for...

Wes Wilcox, NBATV analyst and former Hawks Executive joins. He puts on his GM hat to discuss what teams are thinking about during the restart, the interesting teams this offseason, what he’s proud of from his Hawks tenure and what he learned that he could improve on. Wes and Nate also discuss Sports Business Classroom and the time Nate interviewed with the Hawks. Then the latest news, followed by...

Larry Coon joins to discuss the finances of the 2020-21 season and our Sports Business Classroom endeavor. The NBA announces zero positive tests from inside the bubble, plus our best information on who has yet to join. Then, evaluating the season for every young player on the Hornets and Magic. Danny and Nate sum up where each player got better, what they have to work on, and where applicable give...

No positive tests in the bubble so far apparently. Plus a rundown of injuries and absences and a look at the financial challenges for 20-21. Then, evaluating the season for every young player on the Hawks, Heat, and Wizards. Danny and Nate sum up where each player got better, what they have to work on, and where applicable give a rating for player’s improvement. You can subscribe by searching “Dun...

Evaluating the season for every young player in the Atlantic Division. Danny and Nate sum up where each player got better, what they have to work on, and where applicable give a rating for player’s improvement. 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...

Evaluating the season for every young player in the Northwest Division. Danny and Nate sum up where each player got better, what they have to work on, and where applicable give a rating for player’s improvement. 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 Patreo...

Evaluating the season for every young player in the Central Division. Danny and Nate sum up where each player got better, what they have to work on, and where applicable give a rating for player’s improvement. 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....

Evaluating the season for every young player in the Pacific Division. Danny and Nate sum up where each player got better, what they have to work on, and where applicable give a rating for player’s improvement. We even pore through G-League stats and film when necessary. Then a news segment. How does the news of a COVID outbreak in the MLS bubble affect the NBA? Plus the latest roster moves. You ca...

Veteran political reporter Perry Bacon, Jr. of FiveThirtyEight.com applies his ample knowledge of how the reporting game is played to the NBA. He and Nate discuss: When to trust or question stories that cite unnamed sources. Why sources leak stories to certain reporters. How the importance of “newsbreaking” affects how stories are reported. They also discuss Perry’s ideas for improving minority hi...

Every year, a couple of players become stars that nobody saw coming. Predicting such players with any certainty is impossible, but who are the players that at least have a chance to make big unexpected improvements? We lay out some general criteria for identifying such players, and then go through and pick those we think could really exceed expectations in the coming years. Then, the latest news o...

Every aspect of LaMelo Ball’s game. He has some of the biggest strengths but also some of the biggest weaknesses in this draft and is a unique prospect. How does all that add up compared to the rest of the class, and how does he compare to point guard prospects of the past? We spend 47 minutes on his game. Then a news catchup, focusing on more details of the bubble, including how a requirement to...

Marc J. Spears of the Undefeated discusses his piece encouraging NBA players to return to play and use their platform to combat racism. Plus, the current state of minority hiring among the NBA and its teams, what he hears from Black candidates, and how teams could improve their minority hiring practices. In a solo news segment (37:00), Nate discusses the details of the NBA’s return to play protoco...

In alphabetical order, we answer listener questions on all 15 teams in the Eastern Conference. 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 . Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com , sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com ....