Dunc'd On Basketball NBA Podcast

It’s even more of an LA-focused podcast than we thought, as Pablo Torre drops the bombshell that Kawhi Leonard was allegedly the beneficiary of salary cap circumvention via a no-show job with a Clippers sponsor.Then, Jovan Buha of Buha’s Block joins to discuss what went right and ultimately wrong for the Lakers last season, whether skinny Luka can regain his form along with Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton, whether JJ Redick’s coaching is a strength, and if LeBron will be a distraction.  We lay out the Lakers’ strengths and weaknesses and give our predictions for their season. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Welcome back to mock rookie extensions, where we try to find palatable extension numbers for the rookie class of 2022. Nate Duncan is the player agent, while Danny Leroux and Dan Feldman play the teams. We break down the current state of league trends as they relate to these extensions, and then get on with a rollicking good time negotiating the extensions.⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠Olivier-Maxence ProsperP.J. WashingtonDawn StaleyKings-Jonathan KumingaTim ConnellyMat IshbiaDanny LerouxRookie-scale extensions⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠   Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Brad Rowland of Locked on Hawks kicks off our Season Outlook series on all 30 teams. Topics as we look ahead to an exciting season in Atlanta:What can we take away from last year's team?How will Kristaps Porzingis and Nickeil Alexander-Walker fit in?Was Trae Young's down year a concern? What do we expect now with more pieces around him?How will Zaccharie Risacher look to improve in year 2?Can we expect Dyson Daniels and Onyeka Okongwu to build on last year?How should Quin Snyder use Kristaps Porzingis in his limited minutes, staggered from Trae Young or to help him?Will any young players emerge in the rotation this year?And finally, our predictions for this Hawks season.  Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

We hold ourselves accountable by going back and re-grading the 2024 offseason, including the Grizzlies' draft.⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠Malik BeasleyMalik BeasleyJosh GiddeyRussell WestbrookMalik MonkToronto RaptorsHeat-Nets tradeGiannis Antetokounmpo⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠ Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

We continue our 2024 offseason re-grades, looking back at how the big moves from last summer have aged with the benefit of a full season. From extensions in Orlando and Philly to Toronto’s direction and Washington’s draft, then through a Western run of Dallas, Denver, Golden State, Houston, the Clippers, and the Lakers, we revisit the decisions that shaped the past year and the future outlook for these franchises.EastOrlando Magic — 1:10 (Franz Wagner max, Jalen Suggs extension, KCP signing)Philadelphia 76ers — 16:54 (Paul George signing, Joel Embiid extension, Jared McCain draft)Toronto Raptors — 29:39 (Scottie Barnes max, Immanuel Quickley extension, Bruce Brown trade piece)Washington Wizards — 35:51 (Alex Sarr pick, Deni Avdija trade, Bobi Carrington/Keyshawn George draft)WestDallas Mavericks — 44:26 (Josh Green trade, Klay Thompson sign-and-trade, Tim Hardaway Jr. dump)Denver Nuggets — 53:09 (DaRon Holmes draft, Jamal Murray extension, KCP departure)Golden State Warriors — 1:06:20 (Klay Thompson exit, Kyle Anderson/Buddy Hield signings, Jonathan Kuminga not extended)Houston Rockets — 1:14:15 (Reed Sheppard pick, Jalen Green & Sengun extensions, Nets/Suns pick trade)Los Angeles Clippers — 1:20:19 (Letting Paul George walk, Derrick Jones Jr./Chris Dunn additions, Zubac extension)Los Angeles Lakers — 1:25:12 (LeBron 1+1 with no-trade, Dalton Knecht pick, JJ Redick hire, Max Christie extension) Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

We hold ourselves accountable by going back and re-grading the 2024 offseason. First up, the Eastern Conference features fascinating teams and trades, like Atlanta and the Dejounte Murray deal, Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle in New York, Mikal Bridges to New York, Brooklyn’s change of direction, and so many more fascinating offseasons that we couldn’t even finish the East in the first 2 hour segment.Atlanta Hawks – 2:16Boston Celtics – 12:55Brooklyn Nets – 23:29Charlotte Hornets – 41:00Chicago Bulls – 46:00Cleveland Cavaliers – 52:29Detroit Pistons – 56:29Indiana Pacers – 1:06:00Miami Heat – 1:13:41Milwaukee Bucks – 1:22:44New York Knicks – 1:23:08 Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Nate and Danny look at Summer League prospects for the Portland Trail Blazers, including Yang Hansen.⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠Warriors-Josh GiddeyChicago BullsJoe MazzullaCoachesImmanuel QuickleyRookie-scale extensionsNikola JokicSophomores⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠ Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Nate and Danny discuss summer leaguers for the Nets. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Nate and Danny hand out offseason grades for all 15 Western Conference teams, analyzing each front office's approach in free agency, trades, and the draft. They highlight Dallas' aggressive moves to build around Cooper Flagg, Denver's big move for Cam Johnson, and Golden State's crossroads as they navigate their aging core. The Rockets' eventful offseason, the Clippers' reshuffling around James Harden, and the Lakers’ attempts to refocus around Luka Doncic get close inspection. The second half covers controversial trades like Memphis moving Desmond Bane, Minnesota’s financial risk on Naz Reid, and the Pelicans’ lack of direction. They finish with OKC's conservative approach post-Finals run, Phoenix’s pivot without Durant, and promising youth-focused moves by San Antonio and Utah.Timestamps by team:Dallas Mavericks: 00:00:21Denver Nuggets: 00:18:03Golden State Warriors: 00:30:27Houston Rockets: 00:42:22LA Clippers: 00:49:19LA Lakers: 00:58:38Memphis Grizzlies: 01:10:19Minnesota Timberwolves: 01:23:39New Orleans Pelicans: 01:33:31Oklahoma City Thunder: 01:41:45Phoenix Suns: 01:46:41Portland Trail Blazers: 01:55:13Sacramento Kings: 02:02:05San Antonio Spurs: 02:07:34Utah Jazz: 02:13:15 Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Indiana Pacers :09Miami Heat 10:17 Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Atlanta Hawks 1:31Boston Celtics 14:04Brooklyn Nets 25:07Charlotte Hornets 32:56Chicago Bulls 40:18Cleveland Cavaliers 47:48Detroit Pistons 52:55 Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Nate and Danny react to Damian Lillard and Marcus Smart finding new homes on the buyout market, plus the rest of the league news. Then, a look at the Summer Leaguers from the teams that drafted in the top-5, including of course Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel, and Ace BaileyDAL: 22:28SAS: 36:25PHI: 52:47CHA: 1:14:09UTA: 1:41:27 Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Nate and Danny dive deep into the Oklahoma City Thunder’s evolving cap situation following extensions for Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, analyzing the trade-offs and future implications. They then break down recent NBA news including Herb Jones’ extension in New Orleans, the mechanics behind Jaren Jackson Jr.’s renegotiation in Memphis. The duo also surveys the restricted free agent market for players like Jonathan Kuminga and Josh Giddey, and closes with a round of WATFOs for the coming season.Timestamps:Thunder lock in Jalen Williams on a max rookie extension. 0:40Holmgren’s max and whether OKC could’ve negotiated harder. 2:58Comparing Holmgren’s résumé to other rookie max recipients. 4:42Evaluating OKC’s future cap crunch and team-building constraints. 7:17Potential trade candidates to relieve Thunder luxury pressure. 10:07Caruso’s extension and long-term value. 11:09Strategic tradeoffs for the Thunder to stay under the second apron. 12:58Jaren Jackson Jr.’s renegotiation via Cole Anthony buyout. 15:50Memphis waives and stretches Anthony; he lands in Milwaukee. 17:18Cole Anthony’s fit with the Bucks. 18:51Herb Jones’ extension: Value and future tradability. 19:53Dom Barlow and Philly’s two-way depth. 21:58Isaiah Jackson gets 3 years, $21M from Indiana. 22:57Isiah Jackson’s injury history and contract structure. 23:59Comparing Jackson’s deal to past backup center contracts. 26:22Fred VanVleet named NBPA president. 27:01Players are not getting squeezed by the new CBA. 27:48What’s left in free agency? Top RFAs and Horford watch. 29:17Jonathan Kuminga’s market and Warriors cap math. 30:32Quentin Grimes’ with Philadelphia. 33:10Cam Thomas’ likely value and deal structure. 34:33Josh Giddey’s extension outlook with Chicago. 35:04WAFTOs: 37:46 Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Nate and Danny break down a fascinating trade involving John Collins and Norman Powell.  Why did the Clippers get so little for Powell, and what does this portend as a next move? Plus, where does this steal of Powell put the Heat?Then, we find out what’s actually on paper in a lot of these reported contracts from the moratorium, the Grizzlies make their own puzzling trade, the Bucks fill out their roster, and more. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Day 1 of NBA free agency brought a whirlwind of moves and major implications for the salary cap going forward. Nate and Danny begin with an in-depth discussion of the NBA’s projected cap growth slowing from 10% to 7% and its long-term ripple effects. They then analyze the Nuggets’ blockbuster trade of Michael Porter Jr. for Cam Johnson and Bruce Brown’s return. Multiple teams made aggressive depth plays or faced key departures, while others laid the groundwork for future cap space. Every major signing and roster shift from the day is covered in a team-by-team format.Denver Nuggets: Cam Johnson, Bruce Brown – 00:07:04Brooklyn Nets: Michael Porter Jr. – 00:27:30Houston Rockets: Dorian Finney-Smith, Clint Capela – 00:32:33Los Angeles Lakers: Jake LaRavia – 00:47:29 Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Nate and Danny break down the biggest news on the eve of free agency, including LeBron James finding another bump in the road in LA, Malik Beasley’s legal troubles suddenly making the Pistons interesting players in free agency, the Rockets locking up Jabari Smith, Jr., a surprising Jazz/Hornets trade, and an even more surprising buyout of Deandre Ayton. Plus, we recap all the option and qualifying offer decisions of note and set the table for tomorrow.Setting the stage for free agency and nostalgia for midnight July 1st signings. 0:00LeBron James opts in—what does it mean for his future and the Lakers’ strategy? 1:45Interpreting Rich Paul’s statement and how LeBron's decision gives him trade flexibility. 2:20The Lakers' approach to asset management and competing timelines with Luka. 6:45Why LeBron might have more control through opting in vs free agency. 9:00Evaluating the odds of LeBron finishing 25-26 with the Lakers. 11:00Kyrie Irving ACL return—odds and considerations for 25-26. 14:06Dorian Finney-Smith declines option; what are the Lakers’ options to bring him back? 16:53Houston's cap situation and fit for DFS. 18:56Jabari Smith Jr.'s extension—terms, upside for Rockets, and long-term implications. 21:51How Jabari’s deal affects Houston’s trade flexibility and potential star trades. 25:56Julius Randle's new 2+1 deal in Minnesota—fit, cap impact, and comparison to Towns. 30:21Malik Beasley under federal investigation—what it means for the Pistons. 35:28Detroit’s shifting cap space plans and options on the wing. 38:04Nikhil Alexander-Walker’s market and potential destinations. 39:49Simone Fontecchio’s trade market. 40:51James Harden’s new 1+1 contract with partial guarantee—structure and implications. 41:32Sam Amick reports LeBron and Lakers didn’t discuss extensions—what does it mean? 47:16Utah sends Collin Sexton to Charlotte for Jusuf Nurkic—trade analysis. 48:00Why Utah made the move and what it means for their tanking effort. 50:00Sexton's fit in Charlotte and how this impacts their offseason approach. 55:04Deandre Ayton bought out in Portland—next steps and potential suitors. 58:00Ranking Ayton among free agent centers. 1:00:30Bobby Portis re-signs in Milwaukee—value analysis and cap context. 1:01:21Option decisions around the league: Jaylin Williams (OKC), Moe Wagner, Caleb Houstan, and others. 1:06:13Tribute to Bojan Bogdanović as he retires. 1:10:00OKC’s Jaylin Williams deal—cap impact and backup center fit. 1:11:39Quentin Grimes seeking $25M annually—what’s his market? 1:27:29Duncan Robinson declines ETO—what are Miami’s options now? 1:31:27Wrap-up and preview of Day 1 of free agency. 1:34:00  Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Nate and Danny break down every single trade and every single pick of the First Round in a 2 hour extravaganza. They give preliminary evaluations on each player drafted and discuss their winners and losers of the night.Plus, they hit on the biggest news outside of the draft, including Kyrie Irving and Fred VanVleet reaching new contract agreements with Dallas and Houston. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Even with our moods a bit muted in light of the Tyrese Haliburton injury, we celebrate the championship journey of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Sam Presti and the Thunder organization for one of the great turnarounds in NBA history. Indiana is devastated by the Tyrese Haliburton injury. We look back on their unbelievable postseason and turn a somber eye to what comes next.Kevin Durant played this trade scenario right and got his desired destination with the Houston Rockets. We discuss the return for Phoenix and their next steps, how KD fits into Ime Udoka’s schemes in Houston, Houston’s finances going forward with KD in the fold, and whether Minnesota, Miami, and Phoenix should have FOMO.  Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Kevin Pelton of ESPN joins Dunc’d On’s Dan Feldman, Danny Leroux, and Nate Duncan to game out the 2025 offseason. The trade market is the first focus as we discuss possible deals for Giannis, KD, Markkanen, Paul George, PJ Washington, DeMar Derozan, Julius Randle, and the Celtics’ stars. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Kevin Durant trade talks are evolving into a high-stakes game of poker between Durant, the Suns, and interested teams.⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠Pacers-Pelicans tradeKevin DurantJalen WilliamsJalen WilliamsTyrese HaliburtonGame 5Indiana Pacers3-2StealsOffensive rebounding⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠ Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.