Hollinger & Duncan NBA Show - NBA Basketball Podcast

John gives his unique insight on the De’Aaron Fox trade request, and we get into every aspect: How much do the Spurs value their young players like Devin Vassell and Stephon Castle? How much do the Kings value staying competitive, or getting their 2031 pick swap back?  How much are Fox and Rich Paul going to step on the scales to get to San Antonio–and how much are the Spurs willing to go all-in o...

John and Nate begin by analyzing the Nick Richards/Josh Okogie trade, and then John comments on the comments by the Warriors’ principals on the trade deadline. The meat of the show is our discussion of teams we’ve concluded have no chance to make the playoffs this year, and what their next steps are to return to relevance.  Brooklyn (11:32), New Orleans (20:37) , Charlotte (30:48), and Portland (3...

John and Nate look at the Kings’ decision to fire Mike Brown and how De’Aaron Fox’s contractual situation relates. Then, a look at which teams could and should get involved on Fox. The Jimmy Butler saga has taken over the media of late. What do we see as the end-game there? 27:09 The biggest non-star known to be available right now is the Nets’ Cam Johnson. Who are the potential suitors for him an...

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? How can we sort through the injuries this year to find the rest of the top-10 among Paolo Banchero, Scottie Barnes, Franz Wagner, Jalen Williams, Anthony Edwards, Chet Holmgren, Evan Mobley, Cade Cunningham, LaMelo Ball, and mo...

The state of the league is a constant discussion point, so John and Nate went through and discussed the biggest criticisms and counterbalanced them with the biggest things the NBA is getting right at the moment, then ranked the biggest issues in both categories. Link: Nate's presentation on fixing the charge   Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! Dunc'd On Prime is t...

Hawks getting fined for sitting a healthy Trae Young - 0:21 76ers/Joel Embiid - 5:38 Organization rankings - 9:05 Eliminating a team from the playoffs - 49:36 Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn. SupportingCast. FM  Subscr...

John and Nate examine the turmoil in Philadelphia, explain the criteria for their organization rankings (16:12) then start ranking teams from the top: Organization 1 - 21:34 Organization 2 - 29:14 Organization 3 - 37:05 Organization 4 - 40:59 John and Nate also eliminate a team from the playoffs (46:47). Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! Dunc'd On Prime is the onl...

Atlanta Hawks - 02:16 Cleveland Cavaliers - 07:49 Charlotte Hornets - 12:07 Boston Celtics - 16:23 Milwaukee Bucks - 20:31 Miami Heat - 23:57 Philadelphia 76ers - 28:48 Chicago Bulls - 34:00 Indiana Pacers - 41:45 New York Knicks - 45:47 Orlando Magic - 50:54 Detroit Pistons - 54:31 Bronny James - 59:43 Brooklyn Nets - 01:03:06 Toronto Raptors - 01:05:18 Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the...

New Orleans Pelicans - 0:37 Oklahoma City Thunder - 4:05 Golden State Warriors - 7:00 Dallas Mavericks - 12:24 L.A. Clippers - 16:26 Minnesota Timberwolves - 20:35 Utah Jazz - 24:46 Memphis Grizzlies - 28:27 Los Angeles Lakers - 32:41 Houston Rockets - 36:13 Phoenix Suns - 40:25 Denver Nuggets - 44:18 San Antonio Spurs - 49:28 Portland Trail Blazers - 53:16 Sacramento Kings - 58:20 Join Dunc’d On...

John and Nate canvas the league and pick the players they think will be above or below expectations in the 2024-25 season, and both make over 10 picks in both categories. No timestamps on this one because it would ruin the podcast to list all the players ahead of time. Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Na...

Buckle up! John returns with a riveting explanation of all the crazy cap machinations that made the Wolves/Knicks trade possible. Does the league have a right to be annoyed with this kind of “circumvention?” 12:40. We also discuss whether we would have done this deal as the Knicks and Wolves and the pros and cons for each side. 18:23. Then we discuss the retirement of Derrick Rose and whether he s...

John and Nate discuss the news that Kawhi Leonard won’t be cleared to start camp, the possibility of trading Kawhi (4:18), and whether the Kawhi trade and full-draft trades in general are worth it (5:51). Also, Mitchell Robinson won’t be back until the winter (15:00), and Joel Embiid agrees to an extension. (23:55) Plus, more mailbag questions on whether injuries are ruining the playoffs (27:36),...

John and Nate discuss disagreements on recent extensions involving Jamal Murray, Andrew Nembhard, and TJ McConnell.  Then, a typically great series of questions from our listeners: Is it better to have good players paid a little more than they’re worth or value contracts for solid players? 15:29 Will the new CBA restrictions chill activity at the trade deadline? 17:32 How much do teams prioritize...

We are honored to be graced by official Summer League Award Voter John Hollinger to hand out some unofficial Summer League Awards: Who will be the best rookie this year, and who will have the best career? Who changed your opinion the most for the better? Most disappointing player? “I nailed this one,” guys who looked exactly like you thought they would Who are you worried about? Best defensive pla...

John and Nate discuss all the big events of the last few days: John’s most surprising transaction How good the PG Sixers are, and what cap shenanigans they can use to add a power forward. Our West power rankings as it stands today The fit of Hartenstein and Caruso in OKC Klay Thompson, Quentin Grimes, and Naji Marshall in Dallas. Whether there’s any excuse for Denver losing KCP and how much it hur...

John Hollinger & Nate Duncan wrap-up the NBA Finals and go through a big docket on the draft and transaction season. How good is Boston historically? What to make of this Dallas season and where they need to get better The Pistons firing of Monty Williams The Siakam and Monk new contracts Caruso for Giddey Evaluating players at the top of the draft: Ron Holland Zaccharie Risacher Stephon Castle Al...

John Hollinger & Nate Duncan look at the key extensions that could determine many teams’ paths next season. Included: Boston with Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Sam Hauser. Minnesota with Rudy Gobert New Orleans with Brandon Ingram and Jose Alvarado Denver with KCP, Aaron Gordon, and Jamal Murray Miami with Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin, and Bam Adebayo New York with Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle...

John and Nate discuss the value of some of the biggest trade candidates of the 2024 offseason. Who might ask out, and who will their teams be willing to move? It’s going to be a fascinating offseason with the complications of the new Second Apron and teams looking to move good players but also improve on the floor. Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! Dunc'd On Prime...

John and Nate catch up on the playoffs so far and discuss: The best team so far? Who among the Cavs principles of JB Bickerstaff, Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen will be back next year? Whether Jalen Brunson has emerged as a top-5 player? The coaching performances The playoff crucible Who withstood? Who is ash? Whether drafting Bronny James on his own merits would b...

John and Nate catch up on the playoffs so far and discuss: The key strategic trends of the playoffs so far The best team so far? Whether Jalen Brunson has emerged as a top-5 player? The coaching performances Most surprising players Most disappointing players The playoff crucible Who withstood? Who is ash? Plus they give their opinions on the Budenholzer and Lee hires in Phoenix and Charlotte. Join...

John and Nate catch up on the playoffs so far and discuss: The best team so far? Where we’d edit our overall predictions The biggest change to our pre series predictions Best and worst predictions we’ve made? Best coaching job, and best specific coaching adjustments Worst coaching job, and worst adjustments or non-adjustments Most surprising players Most disappointing players Best Game Worst game...

Zach Lowe joins John and Nate to draft the star players we think are most likely to be on another team 18 months from now at the start of the 2025-26 season. Plus, John and Nate set the playoff field in the West and discuss the future of the teams we’ve eliminated. Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Nate &...

A special 3-man pod with John, Danny, and Nate discusses the best players in the NBA. Where do Giannis, Jokic, LeBron, Shai, Steph, Luka, Tatum, KD, Kawhi, Edwards, AD, Brunson, and the rest of the All-NBA talents come in on the eve of a playoffs that will prove us all wrong? Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode...

John and Nate pick the NBA’s best passer, dunker, floater game, handle, and athlete. Then we rule an Eastern Conference team that doesn’t have their draft picks from ‘25 to ‘27 and will be looking to trade a point guard this season out of the playoffs, and discuss what they can do going forward. Plus, what does John think of the NBA moving the draft to 2 nights as a former executive? Join Dunc’d O...

It’s time to look at the best coaches in the NBA. What are the ways to evaluate a coach? How do the young wunderkinder stack up against the established playoff coaches? John and Nate look at the best coaches in the league. Plus, we each eliminate another team from the playoffs and take stock of their organizations. Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026 ! Dunc'd On Prime...