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Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We discuss how the Bucks got to this point with Jabari Parker, whether it was the right move to let him go, and whether the Bulls should have signed him despite some of the issues with his game. Then we hit on the rest of the league news before getting into a film-intensive review of prospects for ATL, CHA, CHI, and CLE. We spend a ton of time on Trae You...

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We spend a ton of time breaking down the trades that dumped salary for Denver and sent Jeremy Lin to the Hawks.  We look at how Denver ended up in this situation and the curious case of the Hawks not wanting to take Faried and Arthur in a salary dump.  We also catch up on the rest of the deals around the NBA, including Houston finding their Luc Mbah-a-Mou...

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We go through all the fascinating transactions of the last few days, including the Zach LaVine offer sheet, Kyle Anderson moving to the Grizzlies, and all the rest of the signings and trades. Plus we review how much space each team has to work with still. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).  And if you like this pod, pl...

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We break down the trade of Wilson Chandler into Philly's cap space and discuss the latest signings from days 3 and 4 of 2018 free agency. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).  And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux.  Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.   Join...

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Another crazy day in free agency, as the Lakers renounce Julius Randle and sign Rajon Rondo, the Warriors suddenly agree with DeMarcus Cousins. Randle ends up in New Orleans, and every other signing, plus the remaining free agents and every team's cap and tax situation. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).  And if you li...

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. LeBron to LA from every angle. We discuss the Lakers' remaining cap space, their other signings of KCP, Lance, and JaVale, how the Lakers as constituted will look on the court next year, the math behind a Kawhi trade and which Lakers youngs would need to be included, what the plan should be with Julius Randle, and predict how many titles LeBron will win i...

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. This is what we live for, almost 2 hours, every signing that happened in the first few hours of free agency. PG's return to OKC, Ariza's shocking destination, CP back in Houston, and everything else.  We also look at the winners and losers, pick and best and worst contract of the day, and discuss who has remaining room and which free agents remain on the...

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. The Kawhi Leonard sweepstakes heat up, as we discuss the perspectives of the Lakers and Spurs and what offers we would make if we were the Lakers.  Then we plow through a lot more news, including the Rivers/Gortat trade.  Finally, the offeseason for the Knicks, Cavs, and Pacers with the news Thaddeus Young has opted in. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanN...

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. The mock offseason continues! Finally some trades give teams a little breathing room, and the player agent continues to get squeezed as the market tightens again.  And we give our impressions of the process this year, what it means for the market, and get some thoughts from innocent bystander Liam Doyle. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Le...

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. It's finally here, the 2018 mock offseason.  With cap space down around the league, it's a tough job for Nate as the player agent this year.  In part 1, we find homes for the key free agents on the market like LeBron James, Paul George, and Chris Paul.  Then it's the restricted free agents' turn to see if they can agree to terms with their incumbent teams...

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. The 2018 NBA draft from every angle. We spend 20 minutes on the huge Hawks/Mavs trade for Luka Doncic and Trae Young, then discuss every pick of the first round, plus some of the overall trends that shaped the night. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).  And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny a...

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We break down the Charlotte/Brooklyn trade from every angle, including the effect on Brooklyn's 2019 cap space and Charlotte's opportunity cost for creating breathing room under the tax.  Then mini scouting reports on 4 more draft prospects, Miles Bridges, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lonnie Walker, and Robert Williams.  Then Danny and Nate reveal their ranki...

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We catch up on news, including Kawhi Leonard's meeting with Gregg Popovich and continued reports he wants to be traded to the Lakers, plus draft scuttlebutt like the Hawks liking Luka Doncic at 3 and the Grizzlies and Kings struggling to get information on prospects. Then 4 shorter 10 minute bites on some prospects later in the lottery: Kevin Knox, Dzanan...

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We take a look at perhaps the most "modern" of the big men in this draft, Jaren Jackson, Jr. Does his shooting, switchability, and shot blocking outweight concerns about his scoring and rebounding potential?  Then we examine Orlando's offseason, a more interesting one than many realize? Which player should they take at number 6, what should they...

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. ESPN's Mike Schmitz joins to discuss the top of the draft, his overall board, what he thinks of so many bigs projected at the top of the draft, and who he likes further down.  We also discuss how he somehow saw Donovan Mitchell coming as a ROY candidate. Then Danny comes in for a talk about the news that Kawhi Leonard reportedly wants out of San Antonio....

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Mo Bamba's 7'10 wingspan and 9'7 standing reach make him one of the most intriguing players in the draft.  Can he turn that potential into production at the pro level?  Then we look at how Dallas will use over $20 million in cap space this offseason. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).  And if you like this pod, please...

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. The Bulls should have about $25 million in cap space to work with, will they use it to court free agents or take on bad money? What will happen with restricted free agent Zach LaVine?  Then we discuss a potential Bulls draftee, Duke center Wendell Carter, Jr. (starts at 33:00) With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).  And if...

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We hit on the latest news, including Nick Nurse in Toronto, Lonzo Ball's knee injury, player option news, and more.  Then a look at the offseasons for GSW and SAC.  What should the Warriors do with the mini-midlevel, who will be back next year, and how much will it all cost?  And where should Sacramento go with the number 2 pick, and who should they targe...

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Luka Doncic is one of the best 18 year-olds ever.  How does he project to the NBA given his amazing production but also his athletic limitatations?  Then we look at Memphis' offseason.  The number 4 pick, Tyreke Evans' possible return, and how they can avoid the tax with only $10 million or so to work with. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny...

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We break down the pros and cons of selecting Deandre Ayton number 1 overall.  Do his physical attributes and budding skill level make up for what could be a lack of feel?  Then a look at the Suns, widely projected to take Ayton.  What do they do about the point guard situation, and do they look to take on bad money or get better for next year? With host N...

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We wrap up the 2018 NBA Finals, discussing where the Warriors stack up historically now, LeBron's injury, and the Finals MVP. Then we hit on the firing of Bryan Colangelo and whether it was deserved, followed by a scouting report on perhaps the most intriguing prospect in the draft, Oklah With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLero...

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We go through all the storylines from Game 3, including Kevin Durant's crazy performance, Andre Iguodala's return, the Cavs' defenseive lapses, and the play-by-play as the Warriors pulled away late. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).  And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/Dunc...

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. A very detailed look at the Lakers' offseason plans. What would they do to get LeBron James and Paul George, and would they move young guys if they did?  What if they only get George?  Under what circumstances would they roll their space over to 2019?  What will the market be for restricted free agent Julius Randle? Then we look at the development of Memp...

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. How does Duke's Marvin Bagley III project to the NBA?  Then we look at the Hawks' offseason as they continue their rebuild. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).  And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux.  Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com. Join Dunc’d On Prime...

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. We break down the Warriors win in Game 2 of the NBA Finals and discuss possible Cleveland adjustments going forward.  Then a look at the Spurs' offseason, including possible Kawhi trade scenarios, possibly Kawhi non-trade scenarios, the option decisions for Rudy Gay and Danny Green, and more. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@Danny...