Dunc'd On Basketball NBA Podcast

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 prote...

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?  Join Du...

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 ⁠ Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place to get every ep...

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 he...

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...

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 ⁠ Full Daily Duncs with...

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. 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 YouTub...

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...

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.   ⁠ Full Daily Duncs with links ⁠⁠ Indiana Pacers Tanking Jaylen Brown Dyson Daniels Giannis Antetokounmpo Team USA Lakers, Wizards Hornets, Thunder ⁠ Full Daily Duncs with links ⁠ Join Dunc’d...

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 develop...

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’...

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 links ⁠⁠ Expansion Stephen Curry Alperen Sengun Dunk contest Damian Lillard 3-point contest⁠ ⁠Cam Thomas⁠ ⁠Dallas Mavericks⁠ Fights ⁠ Full Daily Duncs with li...

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 h...

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 tak...

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? Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code...

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. 20:34 We 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. Join Dun...

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 links ⁠⁠ Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks Suitors Spurs, Rockets Karl-Anthony Towns Jayson Ta...

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,...

Nate and Danny begin their bi-weekly look at the Eastern Conference with intense film and stat breakdowns of eight teams. TOR: Is Collin Murray-Boyles the next Draymond? BRK: What would a team get in trading for Michael Porter, Jr? 11:45 WAS: Is Tre Johnson one of the next great shooters in the league? 22:21 CHA: The numbers with their Big 3 on the court are intriguing 32:36 CHI: Looking back on t...

HOU: The Rockets have a ton of ammo. Would it make sense to get Giannis? What about another starter-level upgrade? SAS: Would it make sense for THEM to get Giannis? What about MPJ? 15:27 OKC: Does one of the most stacked teams in NBA history have any moves to make right now? 27:00 MIN: The Wolves need another rotation piece, how can they get one? 33:04 UTA: The Jazz have cap space and/or a trade e...

Nate and Danny react to the catastrophic Jimmy Butler torn ACL and where the Warriors can go from here trade-wise.  ⁠ Full Daily Duncs with links ⁠⁠ Dennis Schroder-Luka Doncic All-Star starters LeBron James All-Star starters Deni Avdija Anthony Edwards-Victor Wembanyama Ja Morant Ryan Nembhard Dillon Brooks Trade deadline ⁠ Full Daily Duncs with links ⁠ Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the...

Boston is afforded a unique opportunity to get better, rather than cut costs, with Anfernee Simons’ expiring contract. What realistic trades are out there for Jonathan Kuminga? 19:12 Should the Raps be in on the likes of AD, Ja, and Sabonis? 31:48 What are the Lakers’ options to improve without sacrificing their long-term plans? 41:52 What is the least Brooklyn should be willing to accept for MPJ?...

Nate and Danny break down how the Thunder have righted themselves with two huge wins against some of their chief competition in the West, Houston and San Antonio.  Plus, we give our thoughts on Jonathan Kuminga’s trade demand from Golden State and the dreaded Memphis Grizzlies medical updates. Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! It's the only place to get every epis...

Denver Nuggets — 0:23 How have they played without Jokic, plus a breakdown of the best passing stretch of Jamal Murray’s career. Portland Trail Blazers / Houston Rockets — 12:12 A set between these teams saw the Rockets change their approach against Deni Avdija, but he dominated crunchtime on Friday nonetheless. Sacramento Kings / Golden State Warriors — 35:27 Sacramento has a discordant present,...

John Hollinger joins Nate Duncan and Danny Leroux to discuss the top prospects in the NBA 23 and under.  Which players would we most want for the rest of their careers? Where do young stars like Victor Wembanyama, Cooper Flagg, Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero, Alperen Sengun, Dylan Harper, Alex Sarr, Amen Thompson, Jalen Duren, Reed Sheppard, VJ Edgecombe, Ace Bailey, Kon Knueppel, Stephon Castle, M...