Trade analysis for Lakers and HornetsScouting report on Mark Williams 20:30
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Mark Williams Trade and Scouting Report

PHX–If a Butler trade isn’t happening, who can they pursue with their 3 firsts?LAL—What would be worth putting their future firsts on the table for, and how can they upgrade at backup C? 18:30LAC–The Clippers unexpected success could make them buyers at the deadline, but what can they trade? 30:59SAC–Are they in the Cam Johnson sweepstakes? How do they improve the frontcourt? 41:20GSW–In Vuc we trust? 51:08OKC–They can go get basically anyone available, so who should be on the shopping list? 1:02:10POR–Did they miss the boat on trading Simons or Grant? And should they trade anyone else who’d make sense on a winner? 1:16:22DEN–They’ve righted the ship, so what’s their move now? Would they consider trading a young player? 1:28:13UTA–John Collins and Collin Sexton should be available. What would the price be for trading Walking Kessler? 1:37:05MIN–Uncertainty dominates this trade deadline for the Wolves. 1:50:55
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Pacific and Northwest Division Trade Deadline Outlooks

Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and the Stein Line answers Nate’s questions on the 2025 deadline.  How will the Jimmy Butler situation and Phoenix’s recent trade to free up more picks change the market?Will the Nets get what they’re looking for in a Cam Johnson trade?What is on the table for the Chicago Bulls with their competing goals?Who are some dark horse players who could become available?What are the Blazers thinking with their goals for the rest of the season?The Thunder have unlimited assets, and Nate thinks they have a need for more shooting and scoring. Would they pursue a deal?
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Jake Fischer Assesses the 2025 Deadline

We finish our mailbag look at the Eastern Conference, then hit on the latest news and rumors around the league and look ahead to the NBA Cup Semifinals on Saturday.ORL: Do the Magic need another scorer?PHI: There’s a lot of talk of the Sixers tanking. Plus how can Joel and PG play off one another more? 11:26TOR: With Scottie Barnes out, what is the Raptors’ path forward this season? 27:42WAS: Why has Alex Sarr struggled so badly? 39:30News: 50:49NBA Cup Semifinals Outlook: 1:03:53
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15 in 60 Conclusion (ORL, PHI, TOR, WAS); Butler Rumors, NBA Cup Semifinals Outlook

It’s a mailbag edition of our bi-weekly look at the Eastern Conference! We’ve got multiple questions for each team. A few examples:ATL: What does the future of the Hawks look like?BOS: Are the Celtics enjoyable to watch? Who is the biggest threat to them? 9:07BRK: What of the Nets’ draft pick? Did they wait too long to move their guys? 21:11CHA: Should the Hornets consider trading LaMelo? 29:36CHI: The Bulls’ pick is top-10, then top-8 protected. Is it better to get the obligation out of the way now? What about trading Vuc? 37:03CLE: Can the Cavs re-sign Merrill, Jerome, and LeVert? What trade could the Cavs make to get better? What’s Evan Mobley’s ceiling? 47:21DET: The Pistons are respectable. What’s the next step with this core? 58:07IND: Where has it all gone wrong for Indiana this year, and what do they do now? 1:05:50MIA: What’s driving Herro’s improvement and Bam’s offensive regression? 1:16:28MIL: Is Andre Jackson, Jr. a playoff player for the Bucks? 1:27:03NYK: Is this Knicks #1 offense for real? Will it sustain in the playoffs? 1:35:43
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11 in 1:11 (Eastern Conference 12.9.24)

Nate and Danny each pick five trends that will or won’t continue on some interesting topics, including Nikola Jokic, LeBron James, the Cavs’ offense, the Bucks defense, teams that are top-10 in offense and defense, Cam Thomas, and the Wizards’ start.Plus, we take listener questions on the topics du jour.
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Will These Trends Continue?

The first awards show of the year is always a fascinating one as new faces emerge into the national conversation. We give our picks for MVP, All-NBA, DPoY, CoY, Rookie of the Year, Sophomore of the Year, and 6th Man of the year.
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NBA Awards December 2024

Cleveland surely was going to take care of business against Atlanta after losing Wednesday, right?The Knicks survived a close call in Charlotte to set up a game for the group against Orlando. 24:04There was no way Chicago was actually going to win the group, right? 31:27Oklahoma City could take a big step to winning West Group B with a win in LA.  47:27Plus, some fun run-up-the-score scenarios.Sign up for our free newsletter!
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CLE @ ATL; BOS @ CHI; OKC @ LAL; NBA Cup Scenarios

Our bi-weekly look at the West!LAL and DEN: The Nuggets continued their dominance over the Lakers, and LA has a transition defense problem.DAL: The Mavs don’t have great defensive personnel up and down, but the numbers show how they contain the ball to get a top-10 defense. 21:01HOU: Alperen Sengun is an indicator of how well Houston’s defensive system is working. 28:23GSW: Where the Warriors will miss De’Anthony Melton the most, plus Draymond at C or PF? 36:22SAS: The Spurs are over .500! 43:34LAC: The Clippers are elite at defending the paint, even with James Harden’s defensive difficulties. 48:41OKC: The Thunder defense has held up even without any centers. 54:53MEM: Jaren Jackson, Jr’s individual defensive numbers have fallen, but the Grizz are still right where they want to be. 1:03:25PHX: Mike Budenholzer is playing very conservative defense with his centers. 1:10:23UTA: Cody Williams’ extremely low usage so far. 1:14:04MIN: Anthony Edwards is having a historically good shooting season. Why hasn’t it translated into great team offense? 1:21:29SAC: There’s only one ball in Sacramento, so how have the Kings’ stars adjusted? 1:29:16NOP: Yves Missi is the one player worth looking at for New Orleans so far. 1:37:08POR: Shaedon Sharpe and Robert Williams have made the Blazers respectable–as has the absence of Deandre Ayton. 1:46:07
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15 in 60 (Western Conference 11.25.24)

The Mavericks delivered the Group of Death to Golden State, but kept their own Wild Card hopes alive by beating Denver without Luka Doncic.Milwaukee turned the NBA Cup tables on Indiana and controls their destiny in East Group B. 30:38The Bulls dealt Atlanta their first loss in East Group C, and got their first ever Cup win, plus all the rest of the results and the fascinating scenarios emerging. 58:59Unfortunately, we also need to talk about injury news with Joel Embiid and Zion Williamson.
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NBA Cup Gamer: DAL/DEN; IND/MIL; ATL/CHI, Cup Scenarios and News

Part 2 of our bi-weekly look at the East:Toronto Raptors - 0:22Boston Celtics - 8:10Cleveland Cavaliers - 14:27Indiana Pacers - 25:46Orlando Magic - 32:26Chicago Bulls - 38:43Charlotte Hornets - 44:11Atlanta Hawks - 49:49
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15 in 60 (Eastern Conference 11.20.24 Part 2)

Part 1 of our bi-weekly look at the East starts with a few of the teams du jour:Miami gets right at the expense of reeling Philadelphia. Are there any reasons for optimism in Philly right now with Joel Embiid?The Pistons finally get a blowout win at the expense of the Wizards, whose young players are struggling at the moment. 27:38Is this Cam Thomas’ breakout with the Nets? 46:53New York is struggling defensively because they aren’t getting enough from KAT and Bridges, but maybe the offense will be enough to make up for it. 55:17Milwaukee’s defense remains respectable with Brook Lopez, but the lack of a true backup center is causing issues. 1:02:31.
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15 in 60 (Eastern Conference 11.20.24 Part 1)

Victor Wembanyama's 50-point game - 1:06News - 14:28Inspired by the Cavaliers, longshot NBA champions - 37:40
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Wemby's 50-Point Game, News, Longshot NBA Champions

Our bi-weekly look at the 15 teams in the West.DEN–Nikola Jokic is proving why he’s still the best in the world.HOU and OKC–The Thunder blew out the Rockets in a clash of styles, but the Thunder now face months without Chet Holmgren. 8:41GSW–36 year-old Stephen Curry has passed some big tests against great perimeter defenses. 27:20SAS vs UTA–The Jazz get their second win in Devin Vassell’s return. 34:09.PHX vs DAL–The Suns burnished their clutch credentials against Dallas’ highly-ranked defense, but how will they adjust without KD? 50:18NOP–Are the 3-7 Pels done already? 1:05:54MEM–The Grizz are dominating in the paint early this season but also will now miss Ja along with Desmond Bane. 1:16:17LAC vs SAC–The Clippers are improbably getting it done with James Harden off the floor, while Sacramento has been a mixed statistical bag so far. 1:23:39LAL–Darvin Ham decided to start Cam Reddish again. 1:40:39MIN–Where has their defense fallen off from last season’s dominant group? 1:48:58POR–What was the point of the Deni Avdija trade again? 1:55:29
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15 in 60 (Western Conference 11.11.24)

Nate and Danny break down which of the surprise teams this season are good bets to continue their overperformance, examining Cleveland, Golden State (7:19), Houston (15:28), Phoenix (23:11) and Oklahoma City (33:00).Then we catch up on the latest news around the league (42:04), with Philly continuing to be snakebit by injury.
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Who is For Real? Plus News.

Our first look at the 15 teams in the East!Hawks: Early thoughts on Zaccharie RisacherBulls: They have a different identity than in years past, but couldn’t get by the Nets. 7:56Nets: It looks like they improbably have a pretty deep team.Pistons: Detroit’s defense is much improved after shutting down the hot Nets. 30:12Celtics: Ho-hum, another 128 offensive rating for the C’s while they ease into the season. Oh, and would they beat OKC? 37:00Hornets: LaMelo is better than ever, but needs to play some defense. And Miles Bridges looks really bad to start the season. 43:28Cavs: The Cavs are dominating behind Evan Mobley’s improved ability to attack the rim. 53:08Bucks: Giannis just isn’t the same defensively, as we saw in their loss to Cleveland.Pacers: This was supposed to be a dominant offense. 1:03:34Heat: Miami is amping up the pressure in the passing lanes defensively. 1:11:11Wizards: It’s been a great start for the Wizards’ main prospects. 1:17:21Magic: How can Jamahl Mosley piece together a rotation with their injuries? 1:26:41Knicks: KAT breaks out for 44. 1:34:57Raptors: Gradey Dick has kept the Raps’ offense afloat early. 1:39:5876ers: Tyrese Maxey has not kept Philly’s afloat, and Joel Embiid’s altercation with a reporter isn’t a great indication of newfound maturity. 1:44:23
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15 in 60 (Eastern Conference 11.4.24)

The Rockets get a surprising win in Dallas. Why the Rockets have a high night-to-night floor this year, and is there any reason to be concerned about Dallas’ offense?Victor vs Chet wasn’t close in the end, as OKC’s dominant team defense was the story. 25:30We go through our opinions on the team option decisions like Jalen Hood-Schifino and Jake LaRavia. 52:38Paolo Banchero is out for at least a month, so what will the Magic do to compensate? Plus the rest of the injury news around the league. 1:01:00And this is your last 12 hours to get 35% off Dunc'd On Prime with code "preseason24".
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Southwest Shuffle: HOU/DAL, SAS/OKC, Rookie Options Declined; Paolo Hurt

The Athletic’s Anthony Slater joins for a postgame look at Warriors/Pelicans, and then we zoom out with our key takeaways from the Warriors’ 4-1 start.
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Bonus Pod: Anthony Slater All-82 Fix

Nate and Danny continue their frantic surveying of the league in the first week of the season through some of the key games of teams we haven’t had a chance to watch much of yet.Scoot Henderson and Jordan Hawkins were big stories in New Orleans vs Portland, plus why we fear New Orleans’ defense won’t be as good this year.The Grizzlies are a big storyline early with rotations that highlight their depth, we break down their loss to Houston and win over Orlando in the return of Jaren Jackson, Jr. 20:05.The Lakers have started 3-0 for the first time in forever as JJ Redick’s new system has highlighted Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves. 37:20.The Knicks got back on track, and there is concern about Tyrese Haliburton. 50:30.So remember all that talk about how games were going to be called more loosely? Uh, no. 56:07.Plus, some quick hitters on Philly, Milwaukee/Chicago, and Denver.  59:19.Don't forget you can subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime for 35% off the yearly price with code "preseason24".
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The First 5 Days

In one of the most anticipated Week 1 matchups, OKC’s business-like win revealed their depth and burnished some of our worst fears about Denver.Anthony Edwards and the Wolves gutted out a late win against a Sacramento team that was supposed to have the advantage late-game. 23:51.Victor and the Spurs controlled the paint on defense, but that’s all that went right in a blowout loss to the Mavs in Klay’s debut. 39:43.Plus, our thoughts on the Klawsuit by Kawhi Leonard’s strength guy against the Clippers. 46:17.
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Thursday Gamer: OKC/DEN; MIN/SAC; SAS/DAL, Klawsuit!

Locked on Rockets host Jackson Gatlin dives into perhaps the most fascinating team of 2024-25.How good was this Rockets team last year? Were they “better without Sengun?” Will the opponent 3-point shooting fall back to Earth?What can the Rockets expect from Reed Sheppard this season?With Sengun and Jalen Green extended, can they take steps forward to All-Star level?Why Jabari Smith, Jr. is one of the most underrated players in the league.How does Amen Thompson fit into the mix as a player the coaches love who has shooting concerns?What will Ime Udoka’s rotation look like?What are the Rockets strengths and weaknesses, plus our predictions for the season.
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Houston Rockets 2024-25 Season Outlook with Jackson Gatlin

Nate and Danny give their team and individual award predictions for the 2024-25 Season.West season win predictionsWest playoffs predictions (19:45)East season win predictions (23:29)East playoffs predictions, NBA Champion and championship contenders (28:42)MVP (39:30)Coach of the Year (44:18)First coach fired (46:30)Defensive Player of the Year (49:28)Breakout defensive players (52:09)Sixth Man of the Year (53:38)Rookie of the Year (56:50)Sophomores of the Year (59:41)Biggest surprise team (1:00:31)Biggest surprise player (1:05:02)Most improved player (1:10:18)Most disappointing team (1:12:30)Most disappointing player (1:16:50)Executive of the Year (1:22:51)NOT Executive of the Year (1:25:22)
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Season Predictions 2024-25

Tim Cato of All City is our guest to discuss the Mavericks’ attempt to return to the NBA Finals.What drove their Finals run last year, and is it a formula for regular season success this year?What kind of shape is Luka in?How will the Mavs use Klay Thompson? And will he start/close games by the end of the year?Who will emerge as this team’s defensive stopper on the perimeter?Can Kyrie Irving keep it going as a 33 year-old?Is this the deepest team Luka has ever played on?What are the Mavs’ strengths and weaknesses?Our win predictions for the season
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Dallas Mavericks 2024-25 Season Outlook with Tim Cato

Derek Bodner of PHLY is our guest to discuss one of the most anticipated seasons in Sixers history.Can Joel Embiid be the same player after knee surgery?Is there even more in the tank from Tyrese Maxey this year?What exactly are the Sixers getting with Paul George at this stage of his career?How will Nick Nurse build out the rotation behind the big 3? Can any of their less-heralded players emerge?What should the Sixers be looking for in a trade at midseason?What are the major strengths and weaknesses for Philly?Our predictions for the seasonHow they match up with other East contendersThe Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski joins to discuss the post-KAT trade Wolves.What did the Wolves lose in KAT?How do newcomers Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo fit in?Can Rudy Gobert repeat his DPOY campaign?What should Anthony Edwards’ focus be to improve this season?The combinations Chris Finch will rely on in his rotationWhat makes the Wolves one of the deepest teams in the leagueCan the defense maintain its crazy top of the league points per possession?The Wolves’ strengths and weaknesses and our predictions for the seasonHow they match up with potential playoff opponents
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2024-25 Season Outlooks: Philadelphia 76ers with Derek Bodner + Minnesota Timberwolves  with Jon Krawczynski

Bucks beatman Eric Nehm of the Athletic is our guest to break down Milwaukee’s quest to return to the league’s elite.What we can take away from last year, as injured as it was?How much do the 4 core players (Giannis, Dame, Lopez, and Middleton) have left to carry a limited roster?Why Gary Trent, Jr. is such an important pieceIs Damian Lillard on the downside or can he bounce back with a better offseason?Whether the Bucks depth is improved over last year and if it can provide enough support for Milwaukee to contendThe Bucks’ strengths and weaknesses and our predictions for the season.Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com lends his expertise as one of the best beat writers in the business to discuss a put up or shut up season for the Cavs.What can we take away from an injured season a year ago?Can Kenny Atkinson get this group to the next level? What changes is he making in their offense?The possible improvements in the games of Evan Mobley and Darius Garland that could increase this team’s ceiling.Whether this team is talented enough to compete for a championshipHow Atkinson’s rotation will play out, and how deeper bench options like Ty Jerome, Tristan Thompson, Jaylon Tyson, and Sam Merrill could fit in.Can Donovan Mitchell get even better?The Cavs’ strengths and weaknesses, and our predictions for the season.
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2024-25 Season Outlooks: Milwaukee Bucks with Eric Nehm + Cleveland Cavaliers with Chris Fedor

The man who knows the Nuggets better than anyone else, Adam Mares of DNVR, is our guest to break down Denver’s hopes for bouncing back in 2024-25.What went wrong in the Minnesota series? Was it personnel, or the failure of that personnel to play to their potential?How Jamal Murray has looked in camp after a rough 6 monthsThe pressure on Michael Malone and Calvin Booth this seasonWho needs to step up in the absence of KCP?The starting shooting guard competitionRussell Westbrook’s impact on the second unit…or the closing unit?What combinations Michael Malone can rely on off the benchHow hard will Nikola Jokic need to push this season?Which of the other projected top-4 Denver matches up well againstOur predictions for the regular seasonNoah Magaro-George of the Vic-and-Roll is our guest to look ahead to a Spurs season in which they’re projected to take a big step forward.Will the Spurs exhibit the same mindset of emphasizing development over wins?What is Devin Vassell’s health situation and how does he project this year?We’ve all seen the highlights, but how good was Victor on defense last year and where can he improve?Is Gregg Popovich still a good coach?What’s realistic to expect Victor to improve on offensively?How do newcomer vets Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes fit into the rotation? What about Jeremy Sochan?Whether Stephon Castle will play a big role in year 1.The Spurs’ strengths and weaknesses and our predictions for the season.
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2024-25 Season Outlooks: Denver Nuggets with Adam Mares + San Antonio Spurs with Noah Magaro-George

The Athletic’s Jovan Buha guests to discuss the dawn of the JJ Redick era in LA.How much of an upgrade will Redick be on Darvin Ham?What are the prospects for the return of Jarrett Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent?Will the lack of depth sink this squad?Under what circumstances will the Lakers make a trade to bolster their playoff chase, and what are the holes they need to fill?Should Austin Reaves be untouchable in trade talks?How do the Lakers get to be a top-5 offense?Can LeBron and AD keep it going another year?Our predictions for the season. Celtics reporter Noa Dalzell of CLNS and SBNation joins to look ahead to Boston’s title defense. The key topics:What was the secret sauce to last year’s crazy regular season numbers?Which players are possible regression candidates this season?Which players who weren’t in the rotation last year can contribute this year?How can Jayson Tatum take another step forward?Was Derrick White’s career year sustainable?How do the Celtics match up with their chief competition in the East?Are Kristaps Porzingis’ awesome postup numbers going to carry over to the postseason?Our predictions for the season
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Los Angeles Lakers 2024-25 Season Outlook with Jovan Buha + Boston Celtics 2024-25 Season Outlook with Noa Dalzell

A late-night pod on the blockbuster Wolves/Knicks deal involving Karl-Anthony Towns, Julius Randle, and Donte DiVincenzo.We go through the salary cap math as it stands now, how good this Knicks team is, and whether we’d have done the deal as New York.We disagree on the impact of this deal for Minnesota, in which Nate likes it a lot more for the Wolves than Danny. Caitlin Cooper of Basketball She Wrote joins to look ahead to a highly-anticipated season in Indiana.What part of last year’s season is most relevant for predicting this year?How much did Tyrese Haliburton’s injury bother him and what do we expect this year?Why Caitlin expects a big year from Andrew Nembhard.Will the Pacers change up their scheme that was so obsessed with taking away threes?It’s a crucial year for Benn Mathurin to prove he can contribute to winning.How Rick Carlisle’s rotation will shake out.The epic backup center competition between Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman.Can the offense reach the same heights as last year? Plus, other strengths and weaknesses.Was Pascal Siakam what the Pacers thought they were trading for?How much of a weakness will the defense be?A tangent on Jarace Walker and whether he can figure this year.Our predictions for the season.
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The Towns/Randle Trade + Indiana Pacers 2024-25 Season Outlook with Caitlin Cooper

Danny is back to evaluate the Eastern Conference season over/unders, in which we have a stunning SIX disagreements.ATLBOS 7:00BRK 12:20CHA 21:00CHI 27:00CLE 35:38DET 39:41IND 49:17MIA 59:13MIL 1:03:40NYK 1:12:04ORL 1:17:21PHI 1:22:29TOR 1:30:13WAS 1:37:18
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East Over/Unders 2024-25

Dan Feldman and Danny Leroux are the teams and Nate Duncan the player agent to negotiate deals for the rookie scale players eligible for extensions.Jalen Green 4:29Jalen Suggs 16:04Josh Giddey 24:20Jonathan Kuminga 32:00Davion Mitchell 40:20Ziaire Williams 42:32Moses Moody 45:22Corey Kispert 50:00Alperen Sengun 53:49Trey Murphy III 1:01:46Jalen Johnson 1:06:31Isaiah Jackson 1:09:04Quentin Grimes 1:11:40Cam Thomas 1:13:18Day’Ron Sharpe 1:15:09Santi Aldama 1:17:34Caleb Houstan 1:20:00Jaylin Williams 1:21:36Jaden Hardy 1:24:20We finally give our overall impressions of the market for extensions and which negotiations were the most complex. 1:27:00.
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Mock Rookie Extensions 2024-25

Blake Murphy of Sportsnet is our portal into a new kind of Raptors season having fully moved on from the old guard.What Blake thinks of this tack in the Raptors’ rebuildCan we take anything away from the limited minutes the new big 3 of Barnes, Barrett, and Quickley played with the Raps a season ago? 4:00.What to make of Darko Rajakovic after a chaotic season. 12:49.Jakob Poeltl’s ability to anchor the defense, and how the rest of the talent projects on that end. 17:26.Scottie Barnes’ evolution into an All-Star. 27:30.The competition to be the 5th starter at shooting guard and the bench rotation. 37:30.The Raptors’ rotational and statistical strengths and weaknesses. 50:53.Our predictions for the Raptors’ season. 1:00.
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Toronto Raptors 2024-25 Season Outlook with Blake Murphy

One of the best beat writers in the business, Anthony Slater of the Athletic, is our guest to look at the upcoming Warriors seasonThe pros and cons of the Steph Curry extension.What they were last season and if they’ll miss Klay. 6:23Jonathan Kuminga’s potential to evolve into the needed second scorer. 14:00The massive burden on Steph and Draymond. 17:00The prospects for Bradin Podziemski in year two to evolve his game into a key offensive piece. 22:00The new signings replacing Klay and the lower-end rotation pieces. 29:30The possibility of a big trade, and how aggressive the Warriors should be even if they can’t necessarily get back into championship contention. 36:30The Warriors’ strengths and weaknesses heading into the season. 43:00The under-discussed Andrew Wiggins factor. 51:00Our predictions for the season. 58:00
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Golden State Warriors 2024-25 Season Outlook with Anthony Slater

Kings-watcher extraordinaire James Ham is our guest to kick off our offseason outlook series. Sacramento is a fascinating team this year, and we hit on all the big questions:What to make of last year’s “step back” and what needs to change this year to rejoin the playoffs?The impact of the DeMar DeRozan signing and his fit with the existing players. 11:20How the guard rotation will shake out with Ellis, Huerter, and Monk. 18:00Who are the main improvement and regression candidates. 27:00The Kings’ closing lineup as a potential strength, and the other key strengths and weaknesses for this team. 37:28Our predictions for the Kings’ season. 49:10
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Sacramento Kings 2023-24 Offseason Outlook with James Ham

It’s time to hold ourselves accountable by looking back at what we originally thought each team’s 2023 offseason and decide how well that take and the teams’ offseasons themselves have aged. We start in reverse alphabetical order in the East:WASTOR-13:36PHI-22:20ORL-28:22NYK-36:25MIL-43:40MIA-58:41IND-1:10:06
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Eastern Conference 2023 Offseason Re-Grades Part 1

It’s time to hold ourselves accountable by looking back at what we originally thought each team’s 2023 offseason and decide how well that take and the teams’ offseasons themselves have aged. Plus, we break our rules and go back to re-grade a key 2022 offseason move whose outcome has fluctuated wildly.DALDEN-17:00GSW-28:00HOU-35:05LAC-41:53LAL-51:47MEM-1:01:05MIN-1:09:28
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Western Conference 2023 Offseason Re-Grades Part 1

An ode of appreciation to LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry as they carry the Americans to another gold medal in Paris over a game French squad. We break down what they’ve meant to American basketball, plus a deep dive on the gold medal game itself.  We also discuss our theories for why Americans (relatively) struggle in FIBA basketball, and pick our All-Olympics teams.
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A Last Hurrah for USA’s Golden Generation

We give our observations and predictions for the knockout round of the Olympic basketball tournament, then get into offseason grades for the rest of the East:MIL and CLE after signing Trent and Allen 23:00ATL-30:00CHA-39:00CHI-44:51DET-53:00MIA-1:04:15PHI-1:15:40TOR-1:20:00WAS-1:27:30
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Olympics Knockout Outlook; East Offseason Grades Pt. 2

TNT sues the NBA to enforce its matching rights, what are the early indications on how it could play out? Andrew Nembhard’s extension negotiations were some of the more fascinating in recent memory. (8:00) Tyus Jones joins Phoenix, is this a game-changer for the Suns? (16:00) Plus the rest of the transactions around the league.Then, our wrap-up of every roster player in Summer League continues!CHI: Matas Buzelis, Julian Phillips (36:30)OKC: Dillon Jones, Ajay Mitchell, Ousmane Dieng (45:20)SAC: Keon Ellis, Colby Jones (54:00)MIA: Kel’el Ware, Pelle Larsson, Josh Christopher, Keshad Johnson (58:00)PHI: Jared McCain, Adem Bona (1:09:00)LAL: Dalton Knecht, Bronny James, Maxwell Lewis (1:16:00)ORL: Tristan Da Silva, Anthony Black, Jett Howard (1:26:44)TOR: Ja’Kobe Walter, Jonathan Mogbo, Jamal Shead, Ulrich Chomche, Gradey Dick (1:34:40)
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TNT Sues; Nembhard Extends; Tyus to PHX; Summer League Prospects for CHI, OKC, SAC, MIA, PHI, LAL, ORL, TOR

Our wrap-up of every roster player in Summer League begins!ATL–Zaccharie Risacher and Co.WAS–Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, Kyshawn George (13:40)HOU-Reed Sheppard, Cam Whitmore, AJ Griffin (33:30)Then, the news including our reaction to the Evan Mobley extension (54:00), TNT’s intent to match the Amazon TV deal (1:04:18), and Gary Trent Jr. signing with the Bucks (1:16:10) among other things.
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Summer League Prospect Review: ATL, WAS, HOU; Evan Mobley Extends, TNT Matches, GTJ to the Bucks

The first part of our look at the Western Conference offseasons, with NO business school grade inflation! A “C” is average folks.Oklahoma City ThunderDenver NuggetsL.A. ClippersDallas MavericksPhoenix SunsLos Angeles LakersGolden State Warriors
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Western Conference Offseason Grades 2024–Part 1

Paul George reveals the course of negotiations with the Clippers. At 16:00, we catch-up on a few other signings from the last couple days. Then, we reevaluate some interesting predictions about Dejounte Murray, Pascal Siakam, the 2024 playoffs, and more. 27:00 and make some new predictions about:Whether Lauri Markkanen will be traded-41:00Whether Brandon Ingram will be traded-46:00How effective the Nuggets’ new starting 5 will be 48:00Trae Young’s chances of staying in Atlanta 50:00Four or more teams finishing with 60 losses-52:53The Sixers making it thru the playoffs healthy-57:00The top-4 in the West and the top-8 in the East-1:00:50Julius Randle finishing the year as a Knick 1:06
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WATFO Mania

Donovan Mitchell extends in Cleveland.8:12–Financial implications of LeBron re-signing on a 1+1 for the max, Bronny’s contract relative to other late selections.19:20–The Orlando Magic have used their financial flexibility to assemble a crazy deep team.29:00–Golden State’s signing of Kyle Anderson and pursuit of Buddy Hield38:00–Phoenix, Milwaukee and Boston make value signings for the minimum.45:00–The remaining free agents
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Every signing of Days 3 and 4 of 2024 Free Agency

Paul George spurns the Clippers, or was it the other way around? What does this mean now for the Clippers, plus we put a rather ugly bow on this 213 era of Clippers basketball.The Nuggets also take an apparent step back in their championship contention with the departure of KCP.  Is there any justification other than just “the money?”What does Orlando look like with KCP and what should they be focused on if they don’t get PG?Klay Thompson’s exit from Golden State is all but confirmed–will he join the Mavericks who added Naji Marshall?Plus, the Sixers set the table for PG.
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Day 1 of 2024 Free Agency–Part 1

Nate and Danny break down all of the major trades, picks and signings involving the teams through the 9th pick in the draft. Part 2 is available exclusively on Dunc'd On Prime.Hawks take Risacher5:26–Wizards picks and trade with Blazers26:00–Knicks night, re-signing OG and draft moves35:00–Portland gets Donovan Clingan39:00–Houston takes Reed Sheppard43:00–San Antonio takes Stephon Castle.49:00–Ron Holland to Detroit52:00–Tidjane Salane to Charlotte57:00–Minnesota gets Rob Dillingham107:00–Zach Edey to Memphis1:13:00–Listener questions from YouTube 
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2024 NBA Draft Part 1

Jonathan Givony of ESPN is our guest to discuss some of the big themes around the 2024 draft and debate the top picks. On the docket:How will the new 2-day format affect the second round?12:45: Why he has Zaccharie Risacher #1 on his board17:00 Alex Sarr’s potential as a do-everything center19:30 Why Nate has Reed Sheppard #1 on HIS board, and what Jonathan thinks of that.23:00 The comparisons for Stephon Castle27:00 A debate on Donovan Clingan, who Jonathan is higher on than Nate34:00 A debate on Ron Holland, who Nate is much higher on than Jonathan42:00 Where Jonathan thinks the best place is for an 18-year-old draft prospect to play46:00 A debate on Rob Dillingham, who Jonathan is much higher on than Nate
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Jonathan Givony on the 2024 Draft

The Washington Wizards have the #2 pick as their key decision this offseason, but also have potential trade pieces to abet their rebuild.25:10–Houston got lottery luck moving up to #3.  Who are the best fits there? How do their recent draft successes factor into the possibility of trading for a star and their long-term plan? Should they be thinking of using cap space in 2025?48:00–Ron Holland of G-League Ignite is another player who is all over everyone’s boards, from as high as #1 into the low teens. Nate and Danny have a significant disagreement on him as well.
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Ron Holland Scouting Report; Washington & Houston Offseasons

The 2024 Mock Offseason is here. Kevin Pelton of ESPN, Danny Leroux, and Dan Feldman control the 30 teams, and Nate Duncan is the player agent as they game out the offseason. In Part 1, each GM lays out the goals for their team. Then, Donovan Mitchell weighs whether to extend with Cleveland or evaluate potential trade suitors, Paul George decides whether to remain in LA or explore other cap space destinations, OG Anunoby weighs his offers, and LeBron James hammers out a deal.Use the code mockoffseason2024 to get 25% off Dunc’d On Prime to hear Part 2.
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Mock Offseason 2024 Part 1

One of the best organizations in the NBA is finally rewarded with an elusive championship. What path did they take to get to this point, and how did the players, coaches, and organization evolve along the journey? Plus, where does this Boston team rank historically after dominant regular and postseasons?What do we make of the Mavericks season after a great run ended with a loss in the Finals?French big man Alex Sarr’s itinerant path from Spain to Overtime Elite to Australia has him in contention for the number 1 pick. How do Nate and Danny think he stacks up, and what are his big strengths and weaknesses?
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The Boston Celtics are the 2024 NBA Champions; Alex Sarr Scouting Report

Dallas salvages some pride with a massive blowout victory. Will this mean a sea change in this series going forward? What adjustments can Boston bring?
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2024 NBA Finals Game 4

Despite the absence of Kristaps Porzingis, the Celtics largely controlled Game 3 as they played their game and the Mavericks couldn’t play theirs.We also remember the amazing basketball life of Jerry West.
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2024 NBA Finals Game 3; Remembering Jerry West

The Dallas Mavericks are in an 0-2 hole, and despite their best efforts the Celtics still present the same major issues to them as in Game 1. How did the Celtics seize control of the series, and what counters remain to them?Plus, we turn into ESPN for a few minutes at the end.
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2024 NBA Finals Game 2; Lakers Coach Not Done Yet

Boston serves notices that their system and personnel will be a totally different kind of nut for Dallas to crack, as most of their inherent advantages told in Game 1.  How can Dallas adjust to stay in the series in Game 2?
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2024 NBA Finals Game 1

The Wolves just had a dream season, but now must pay to keep this group together, and somehow get better. What will it cost ownership money-wise, and what are the restrictions if they do not avoid the dreaded Second Apron? Could they actually trade Karl-Anthony Towns, and would it make sense to do so as anything other than a money-saving move?The Kings have Mike Brown back in the fold after some very public negotiations, but they are limited in how much they can pay Malik Monk.  What are their options for improving, both if they can and can’t retain Monk?
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MIN and SAC Offseasons

Luka Doncic gives new meaning to the term “coming out aggressive” and sends the Wolves into the Minnesota night. We revisit how he and the Mavs were able to rebuild their team and make their 3rd NBA Finals appearance.We then start our draft scouting with wing prospect Zaccharie Risacher of France, who is in contention to be the number one overall pick.
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DAL/MIN Game 5; Zaccharie Risacher Scouting Report

Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and Daniel Gafford bring Dallas home as Minnesota’s late-game offense again short-circuits, and the Mavs are now a game away from the NBA Finals.The same is true for Boston although it took more late-game heroics themselves against a game Indiana team. 
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DAL/MIN and IND/BOS Game 3s

Dallas played their game against Minnesota while taking the Wolves out of theirs. How can Minnesota turn that in the next games?The Knicks need to re-sign OG Anunoby and Isaiah Hartenstein, but also have assets in the coffers to acquire another star. Who might they consider and who might be available? 
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DAL/MIN Game 1; NYK Offseason; All-NBA Reaction

Minnesota authors the largest-ever comeback in a Game 7 to oust the defending champs on the road.  How did the Wolves pick themselves up off the mat in the series and in this game? What do we make of the Nuggets’ loss?The Knicks’ dream season finally ran out of gas against the Pacers, who had perhaps the best offensive performance ever in a Game 7.   
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MIN/DEN and IND/NYK Game 7s

Minnesota and Mike Conley bounce off the mat to destroy Denver and push the Nuggets to their first Game 7 since 2020. How did the Wolves hold Denver to 70 points and how much can be repeated in Game 7?Also, we look at the key free agent centers in a thin group that includes Isaiah Hartenstein, Nic Claxton, and Jonas Valanciunas. Are there any sleepers we’d be targeting?
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MIN/DEN Game 6; The Free Agent Centers

The Denver Nuggets showed their quality in two massive wins in Minnesota. What truly changed in this series; was it Denver playing better or the Wolves playing worse, and what does it all mean for Game 5 and beyond.Indiana played a fantastic game against New York, who look as though all the miles are finally catching up to them. How can they turn it in Game 5?Finally what does the lottery outcome do to the state of the league? And should we really be declaring the Pistons unlucky? 
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MIN/DEN and IND/NYK Game 4s; Lotto Chaos

The Mavs even up in OKC behind a rejuvenated Luka Doncic and a killer night from downtown.Was Cleveland’s victory simply the result of outshooting Boston from 3, or does Boston have more to be concerned about?We also take listener questions on the games and discuss the apparently impending hire of Mike Budenholzer in Phoenix.
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DAL/OKC and CLE/BOS Game 2s; Bud to Replace Vogel?

The Cavaliers overcame injuries and atrocious first-half shooting to persevere and author the largest Game 7 comeback in the play-by-play era.Now that they’ve escaped the dreaded first round, how do they match up with a Boston team that hit on all cylinders against Miami?The Mavericks summarily dispatched the Clippers in round one, but they face a fresh Thunder team that’s an entirely different kind of challenge altogether in round two.
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ORL/CLE Game 7; CLE/BOS and DAL/OKC Series Outlooks

Jalen Brunson leads the brawny Knicks to the second round in yet another classic game in a classic series.The Pacers finally play to their capabilities to finish off a wounded Bucks team at home. What is next for a Milwaukee team that hasn’t made it out of the first round the last two years? 
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PHI/NYK and IND/MIL Game 6

New York takes command in another war of a Game 4, Paul George and James Harden provide virtuoso performances to knot up their series with Dallas, Milwaukee fought gamely but ultimately succumbed to Myles Turner and the Pacers, while the Lakers finally played harder than the Nuggets to avert a sweep.What can we take away from 3 blowouts Saturday, and where do we see the Cleveland Orlando series heading?Plus, what we think the new TV deal details that are slowly emerging may mean for the league and its fans. 
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The Weekend Game 4s

Joel Embiid had the first great playoff game of his career to will the Sixers back into the series against the Knicks. Orlando showed up for the first time, at the same time that the Cavs didn’t.The Lakers gave it all they had, but again ran out of gas against a younger, deeper, more complete Nuggets team.
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PHI/NYK, ORL/CLE, LAL/DEN Game 3s

John and Nate catch up on the playoffs so far and discuss:The best team so far?Where we’d edit our overall predictionsThe biggest change to our pre series predictionsBest and worst predictions we’ve made?Best coaching job, and best specific coaching adjustmentsWorst coaching job, and worst adjustments or non-adjustmentsMost surprising playersMost disappointing playersBest GameWorst gameBest individual performance in a gameMVP/ first-team all playoffs (any position)The playoff crucible (rotation players who either thrived or couldn’t hack it)Who withstood?Who is ash?
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Playoffs Week 1: The CRUCIBLE 2024

OKC and New Orleans gave us our only really good game of the day, but there were plenty of portents elsewhere.Two potential road favorites failed to show up in Milwaukee and Los Angeles, while Boston was unperturbed in Game 1 against Miami.On day one, the higher seeds served notice that upsets may not be so easy to come by in the first round.
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All 8 Game 1s of the 2024 1st Round

Is there a reason to think this year’s Denver/Lakers series will go better for LA than last year’s?What strengths and weaknesses do the playoff newcomers from Orlando bring to challenge the Cavs?The Suns are favored in this series, should they be? What specific matchup problems do they cause for the Wolves?Luka vs Kawhi is perhaps the best matchup of the first round.Plus, the news that Jontay Porter is banned from the NBA and Zion Williamson will be out weeks with his hamstring issue.
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LAL/DEN, ORL/CLE, PHX/MIN, DAL/LAC Outlooks; Jontay Porter Banned

A fascinating final day of action unfolds, with huge games between Orlando and Milwaukee, Phoenix and Minnesota, and LA and New Orleans overshadowed by….Cleveland and Charlotte? Why JB Bickerstaff’s closing lineup will go down in tanking lore.Plus, the Knicks’ fascinating decision (which they may not even have considered) of whether to win against Chicago, the Bulls’ curious decision to go for it against New York, and whether the Lakers should actually consider losing the 7 vs 8 game to avoid the Nuggets.
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The 2024 Postseason is Set

It’s time to take stock of how we did on our preseason over/under picks and analyze what went right and what went wrong for our preseason predictions, and also see who will be crowned the over/under king this season.
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Nate vs. Danny On Over/Unders 2023-24

It’s time for Dunc’d On’s final picks for the league’s major awards. Find out who we picked for all of the major awards, including MVP, All-NBA, ROY, COY, and 6MOY.  Plus, our picks for sophomore of the year, Executive of the Year, and Not Executive of the Year.
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End of Season NBA Awards 2023-24

It’s time for the most thorough evaluation of NBA defense you are going to find. We pick our official positionless All-Defensive Teams, sure, but we really have some fun picking the best defenders at each position 1-5.Then it’s time for Worst-Team All-Defense, as we select the weakest defenders at each position and the No-Defense Player of the Year.Plus, Nate has his picks for the defenders who most improved and declined this year, and a few categories including:Best post defenderBest getting over screensBest rim protectorBest iso defendersMost disruptiveDoes the most with the leastDoes the least with the mostBetter than you thinkWorse than you think
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The Defense Episode 2023-24

BOS: Is the Porzingis postup a panacea for their late game ills?ATL: What do we make of the sans Trae stretch by Dejounte Murray?BRK: Is Lonnie Walker a solid third scoring guard going forward?DET &amp; WAS played a huge double tank game.IND: Should you put your center on Siakam or Turner?CHA: The final word on Miles Bridges this season
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7 in 70 (Eastern Conference 4.1.24)

In what is annually one of the more controversial episodes, it’s time to look at which teams are best set up for the future by examining the best young cores of players 25 and under. It’s a banner year for teams which have been winning with young players–how do they all stack up?
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The Best Young Cores 2023-24

NOP:  Did the Orlando Magic EXPOSE the way to beat the Pels in the playoffs?GSW: The Warriors really struggle against athleticismHOU: Amen Thompson and Jalen Green have led the Rox to 8 straight winsSAS and MEM: The Spurs wanted to beat the Grizz to get the Raps’ pick, but a Taylor Jenkins end-of-game play won it.DEN: The Nuggets have a great fastball, and teams have seen it a lot since they’ve been so healthyPOR: How has Kris Murray’s turn as a starter been going?
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7 in 63 (Western Conference 3.25.24)

Nate and Danny have a big disagreement at number 1, and then struggle to order the rest of the big stars at the position. Where do Steph, Dame, Shai, Brunson, the Tyreses, De’Aaron, Kyrie, Ja, and all the rest of the league’s playmakers slot in? Where do we draw the line between a good number 1 and a great number 2?
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Point Guard Rankings 2023-24

We got a ton of questions on the Knicks, Hornets, Cavs, and Bulls, so we went long to discuss matters such as whether the former Pistons will be in the Knicks’ playoff rotation, which Hornets will be on the team when they next make the playoffs, whether the Cavs will over- or underperform in the postseason, and whether Zach LaVine will be a Bull at the start of next season.
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Four, Yes Four, in 60

It’s time to tackle the league’s most star-studded position. Where do KD, Kawhi, Luka, LeBron, Tatum, Jimmy, and the rest of the stars land? And which guys represent solid two-way options at the position further down the table? Who are the biggest risers and fallers year-over-year?
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Small Forward Rankings 2023-24

PHX: How is Royce O’Neale fitting in?MEM: Should the Grizz count on Santi Aldama as a key piece next season?NOP: The Pels have gotten separation in the race for the 5th seedLAC: Do the Clippers have enough shooting?LAL: Why is Anthony Davis’ efficiency only average for his position?DAL: Can the Mavs defense be good enough to win a playoff series?HOU: What are our hopes for Jalen Green?SAC: Can Sacramento afford Malik Monk in free agency?POR: Banton down the hatches!
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9 in 82 (Western Conference 3.11.24)

DEN vs BOS: 40 minutes on another fascinating game between the 2 favoritesMIN: How can they weather the loss of KAT?OKC: Lu Dort is an underrated reason for the Thunder’s successGSW vs SAS: The Spurs’ role players roll the WarriorsUTA: Keyonte George is a bright spot in their struggles since the breakFour more episodes with Nate &amp; Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger &amp; Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.
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6 in 87 (Western Conference 3.10.24)

IND: Tyrese Haliburton is struggling since his return from injury.BRK and ATL BATTLE IT OUT for 10th-seed bragging rightsBOS: The Celtics are one of the best regular season teams everCHI: What of Patrick Williams’ 4th season?DET: Cade Cunningham is…kind of on track?ORL: Franz Wagner’s offensive game as he nears his extension windowTOR: The Raps are very injured, should that change their approach to their top-6 protected pick? Plus, Immanuel Quickley’s performance in Toronto.
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8 in 69 (Eastern Conference 3.4.24)

It’s time for Dunc’d On’s monthly check-in on the league’s major awards. Find out who we picked for all of the major awards, including MVP, All-NBA, DPOY, ROY, COY, and 6MOY.  Plus, our picks for sophomore of the year, Executive of the Year, and Not Executive of the Year.
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NBA Awards March 2024

Our bi-weekly look at the Western Conference:MIN: Anthony Edwards vs other great shooting guards at 22OKC and LAC played a very revealing game that both really went forNOP: The subtle decline in Zion’s gameDAL: The Mavs are smoking with Daniel Gafford on the floorSAC: How the Kings’ rim protection has improved, and are they getting “lucky” so far?PHX: The Suns badly miss BradleyLAL: How sustainable is D’Angelo Russell’s recent play?HOU: The state of Alperen Sengun’s game in his 3rd seasonMEM: Is there still hope for Ziaire Williams?POR: Matisse Thybulle’s offensive game, and why Deandre Ayton is having the worst FT drawing season by a big in NBA historySAS: Victor is that guy already
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12 in 120 (Western Conference 2.26.24)

With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror, we take a look at which are the worst contracts in the NBA going forward. What is the right way to measure this, and how many Bulls are on the list?!
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Worst Contracts in the NBA 2024

A mailbag edition of our bi-weekly look at the East has a ton of great questions, including but not limited to:ATL: Why is Trae disrespected, how do they make the math work this offseason?BOS: C’s or the field in the East?BRK: What young player would you move Mikal Bridges for? Is this 2025 cap space plan a good idea?CHA: Brandon Miller!CHI: How long until the Bulls have new leadership?CLE: Why are the Cavs absolutely destroying teams right now?DET: Our thoughts on the Grimes/Ivey/Cade trioIND: The development of the Pacers’ young players is now the key to true contentionMIA: If the Heat are healthy, are we really gonna pick all these other teams over them in a playoff series?MIL: What has changed under Doc, and is Dame not able to bring it every night anymore?NYK: The Knicks’ playoff chances.ORL: Jonathan Isaac is closing games for the Magic, and what type of player do they need to take another step?PHI: Why do people think that “aloof buffoon” Daryl Morey is a good GM? (We don’t write the questions.)TOR: RJ Barrett’s improved efficiencyWAS: Should Wiz just bench Poole? Who will make the playoffs first among the East’s terrible trio?
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15 in 60 Mailbag! (East 2.11.24)

A breakdown of every deal that went down on an active trade deadline day, plus a look at the overall league trends that shaped (and will shape) the market going forward, and the deadline’s biggest winners and losers. 
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The 2024 Trade Deadline

First, the news that Joel Embiid will undergo surgery for a torn meniscus. What are the potential scenarios for Embiid and the Sixers, and how did we get here? Plus, Zach LaVine is done for the year in Chicago.Then, our bi-weekly look at the West:UTA: Some Will Hardy adjustments spurred a thrilling win over the BucksSAS: Victor Wembanyama has emerged as one of the league’s best rim protectorsSAC: Why is the offense worse this year, and should they trade for Kyle Kuzma?POR: Scoot Henderson is showing some signsPHX: Bradley Beal has disappointed so far, or has he?OKC: The numbers say the Thunder don’t need another backup CNOP: The Pels have an odd mix of great shooters and limited onesMIN: Should they consider including Naz Reid in a trade for backcourt help?MEM: What can we take from Marcus Smart’s season?LAL: It’s given that they should move their 2029 1st, but should they?LAC: James Harden’s added versatility has fit right inHOU: Cam Whitmore is putting up some eye-popping per minute numbersDEN: Is there any concern about Aaron Gordon’s worse numbers?GSW: Jonathan Kuminga has broken outDAL: Is Dereck Lively II a future DPOY?
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West 15 in 60, Embiid and LaVine Surgeries

We discuss the overall state of the market and some of the biggest trends affecting this year’s deadline. Is it still a “seller’s market?” Then we hit on nearly all the major teams and players: Brooklyn with Nic Claxton, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Royce O’NealeChicago with Alex Caruso and DeMar DeRozanPortland’s Malcolm Brogdon, Jerami Grant, and Anfernee SimonsWashington with Tyus Jones and Kyle KuzmaPhilly’s plans with their asset poolCharlotte and Miles Bridges
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Prime Sneak Preview: Jake Fischer Forecasts the Deadline

Join Dunc'd On Prime with an unprecedented offer: a 30-day free trial!Danny wasn’t a fan of the Houston/Memphis trade for either team–can Nate convince him otherwise?The All-Star teams are announced–how did the coaches do this year?Everyone involved in this latest Joel Embiid injury saga has egg on their face: The Sixers, the League, the Media, and Joel himself. Plus, we catch up on the latest news around the league, including the Julius Randle injury, the soaring Knicks and Cavs, and the rest of the injury reports around the NBA.
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Fascinating HOU/MEM Trade; the Joel Fiasco

Listen to Part 2 risk-free exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime with our first-ever one-month free trial!Part 1 of the 2024 Mock Trade Deadline with Kevin Pelton, Danny Leroux, Dan Feldman, and Nate Duncan sees a number of former All-Stars in trade discussions as the biggest names available are bandied about.
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Mock Trade Deadline 2024 Part 1

Join Dunc'd On Prime with an unprecedented offer: a 1 month free trial!A breakdown of the Doc Rivers hiring in Milwaukee. Is he the right man for the job? Yes, in one very specific way. Were better coaches realistically available?How will Miami follow up their trade for Terry Rozier? We discuss what Miami’s main weakness is post-trade, and whether it would be realistic to get out of the tax.Atlanta is perhaps the most active team in trade rumors. What should they be looking for in a trade for Dejounte Murray, and what other players could be on the move with yet another tax crunch looming next season?The Hornets have moved into sell mode, and they do have some solid players to send out in return for questionable salary.
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Doc Rivers Hired; MIA, ATL, CHA Trade Deadline Outlook

Join Dunc'd On Prime with an unprecedented offer: a 1 month free trial!BOS: A 30-minute deep dive on the Denver game as an NBA Finals previewATL: The Hawks got a couple of Dejounte Murray game-winners, but disappointments on the wing are holding them backORL: They get Franz Wagner back but still can’t shoot 3sCLE: How are the Cavs 12-3 since the Garland injury?CHA: An unserious basketball teamWAS: Bilal Coulibaly’s efforts weren’t enough to beat his former teammate and the SpursMIA: The Heat are oddly scuffling as they’re gotten their healthiestTOR: Their game against Miami was an optimistic view of the new-look Raps
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An NBA Finals Preview? 8 in 84 on the East (1.22.24)

Indiana gets their man in free agent-to-be Pascal Siakam. Why the Pacers pulled the trigger now despite the potential cost, and how he fits with this Indiana group. Plus, what the opportunity cost is, and how the Pacers set themselves up to absorb such a big salary.For Toronto, it’s the end of a championship era, but Masai Ujiri ultimately did well in moving Siakam and OG Anunoby.To get all our analysis, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime, the only place to hear John Hollinger &amp; Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, the key moments from the pod each week.
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The Pascal Siakam Trade

The Pistons and Wizards evince two different rebuilding philosophies in the Marvin Bagley trade.  Then, our bi-weekly look at 6 teams in the West:SAC:  It was Dame Time again, despite Mike Brown’s attempts to overshadow it with a video tutorial.MIN and LAC: Rudy Gobert’s latest matchup against the Clippers went far better than in his Utah daysSAS: Victor Wembanyama is making the most of his limited time as the Spurs emerge from the basement.HOU: Is Amen Thompson looking like he has star potential?Four more episodes with Nate &amp; Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger &amp; Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, the key moments from the pod each week.
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WAS/DET Trade; 5 in the West

The trade deadline approacheth, and the Warriors and Lakers are nowhere near where they need to be. So, how should each of them be approaching the trade deadline? For Golden State, is this team worth “saving” with a big trade? For LA, could supplementing an underperforming rotation around LeBron and AD get them back into championship contention?Four more episodes with Nate &amp; Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger &amp; Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, the key moments from the pod each week.
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What Are the Futures of the Warriors and Lakers?

Our bi-weekly look at the Eastern Conference begins with the 6 teams at the top.BOS: Their game against OKC showcased perhaps the 2 most modern styles in the NBA.MIL: How is Giannis Antetokounmpo having his most efficient season?PHI/NYK:  New York has its most complete game of the season at the expense of the Sixers.ORL: Paolo Banchero carried the Magic on their West Coast trip. Plus, is Jalen Suggs the best defensive guard?MIA: Kyle Lowry’s reliable season has kept Miami afloat.Four more episodes with Nate &amp; Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger &amp; Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, the key moments from the pod each week.
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6 in 61 (Eastern Conference 1.8.23)

Victor Wembanyama vs Giannis Antetokounmpo was must-watch TV, and must-listen podcasting.  Golden State has another candidate for their worst loss of the season, and did Jonathan Kuminga make a good business decision by leaking that he has “lost confidence” in Steve Kerr?Plus, the rest of the news, including whether Darvin Ham’s seat is justifiably getting warmer in LA.Four more episodes with Nate &amp; Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger &amp; Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.
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Wemby vs. Giannis; GSW Drama

As tradition demands, Danny and Nate ring in the New Year with a look back at the biggest NBA storylines of 2023, and also compare those to what we thought would be the biggest stories at this time last year.But first, we catch up on the biggest news from the league over the holiday weekend, including the return of Bradley Beal to the Suns.Four more episodes with Nate &amp; Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger &amp; Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.
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The Biggest Stories of 2023

The Pistons are now the sole record holders, losers of 27 consecutive games in a single season. We recap their loss to Brooklyn despite Cade Cunningham’s heroics, discuss how they got themselves in this mess, and how much owner Tom Gores is to blame.Then we catch up on news around the NBA. What are the odds Mark Cuban still runs basketball operations for Dallas in 2025? Plus, the rest of the news around the league, including the potential effect of Aaron Gordon’s injury in Denver.Four more episodes with Nate &amp; Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger &amp; Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.
Subscribe to Dunc’d On Prime, the only place to get every episode with Nate &amp; Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger &amp; 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.

Detroit Infamy

Our bi-weekly look at the Western Conference with great questions from listeners:UTA: Did they blow up the Mitchell/Gobert team too early? What are the trade possibilities?SAS: Should the Spurs be tanking hard? Would Trae Young be a fit?SAC: Can they afford Malik Monk? Should they make a lower-level trade for a forward?POR: Anfernee Simons, point guard?PHX: What do they need to add in a trade? What’s the concern level right now?OKC: Will Sam Presti approach adding to this young core differently than the last one?NOP: Should they look to trade either of their All-Stars? And why the Pels have a high floorMIN: Yes or no only: Would we have done the Gobert trade knowing what we do now?MEM: Who do they move to elevate Vince Williams? Should they look to improve this year’s team or is it too late?LAL: Is Cam Reddish playing well enough to start for a great team? Who are the realistic trade targets?LAC: Is Ivica Zubac good enough on D to help a deep playoff run?HOU: When is the Jedi 3-point defense real? How valuable is Ime Udoka vs Stephen Silas?GSW: Who should the main rotation players be when healthy?DEN: Discussing Reggie Jackson’s 6th man candidacy and Peyton Watson’s role in the playoff rotation.DAL: How are they running more this year?Four more episodes with Nate &amp; Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger &amp; Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.
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15 in 60 Mailbag (West 12.23.23)

The annual tradition continues, a Dunc’d On and Hollinger &amp; Duncan crossover to rank the top-10 prospects in the NBA 23 and under.Is Victor Wembanyama an obvious number 1 even with the Spurs’ struggles? What do we make of Zion Williamson’s up and down season? How high will Scottie Barnes rise? Is Paolo Banchero proving he can be the centerpiece of a winning team? Is being named Tyrese a huge advantage in NBA basketball? What about the rest of the ballyhooed 2023 draft?These and more questions were answered in an over 2-hour discussion! Want to listen to the full episode? Subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime: DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM
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