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Trade analysis for Lakers and Hornets Scouting report on Mark Williams 20:30
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The 3-hour extravaganza is back for a 10th season, featuring Kevin Pelton of ESPN, Danny Leroux, Dan Feldman, and Nate Duncan. The four cap nerds split up the league’s teams and look to find homes for the biggest trade candidates around the league. In part 1 of the 2025 Mock Trade deadline, big names are potentially on the move including Jimmy Butler, Brandon Ingram, and Zach LaVine
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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? 18:30 LAC–The Clippers unexpected success could make them buyers at the deadline, but what can they trade? 30:59 SAC–Are they in the Cam Johnson sweepstakes? How do they improve the frontcourt? 41:20 GSW–In Vuc we trust? 51:08 OKC–They can go get basically anyone available, so who should be on the shopping list? 1:02:10 POR–Did they miss the boat on trading Simons or Grant? And should they trade anyone else who’d make sense on a winner? 1:16:22 DEN–They’ve righted the ship, so what’s their move now? Would they consider trading a young player? 1:28:13 UTA–John Collins and Collin Sexton should be available. What would the price be for trading Walking Kessler? 1:37:05 MIN–Uncertainty dominates this trade deadline for the Wolves. 1:50:55
Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2025
What should it take for New Orleans to move Brandon Ingram? Full Daily Duncs with links Luxury tax Dumping grounds All-Star starters Generation LaMelo Ball Nikola Jokic Trade rumors Jazz-Suns New Orleans Pelicans Charles Barkley Full Daily Duncs with links
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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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The Bulls are trying to make trades at the deadline, but are they trying to trade the right guys? Is Detroit ready to hit the gas pedal after a 7-1 start to 2025? Full Daily Duncs with links Giannis Antetokounmpo Doug Christie Jimmy Butler Anthony Edwards Paul George Pacers-Cavaliers Isaiah Collier Nikola Jokic-Russell Westbrook Jontay Porter Dunc'd On Live Full Daily Duncs with links
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Our bi-weekly look at the Eastern conference! NYK vs MIL: Jalen Brunson came out firing and Karl-Anthony Towns again caused huge problems for Milwaukee TOR vs DET: Scottie Barnes got shut down by…Tobias Harris? And THJ and Malik Beasley have changed Detroit’s offense. 14:01 IND: The Pacers are back behind Andrew Nembhard. 28:19 CHA: Taking stock of Brandon Miller in his 2nd season. 40:34 ORL: Paolo is back. 48:44 PHI: The Sixers have been injured, but they’ve struggled even with Embiid. 59:25 WAS: Is Kyshawn George as bad as his stats? 1:07:33 ATL: Is Zaccharie Risacher as bad as his stats? 1:16:39 BKN: Noah Clowney has been a unique player in his second season. 1:22:56 BOS: Is the Celtics’ recent 7-6 malaise cause for concern? 1:32:25 CHI: The Bulls are a fast break machine. 1:38:30 MIA: Is young rim-protector Kel’el Ware Kryptonite for drivers? 1:46:49 CLE: How the hell is Ty Jerome doing it? 1:54:39
Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2025
The game of the year featuring two teams on a 70-win pace delivered. We break down how the Cavaliers leveraged the improvements of their players and Kenny Atkinson’s coaching to pick apart the OKC defense and made just enough adjustments on D themselves. Plus, how we feel about Cleveland as championship contenders after this one. The Bucks easily took care of San Antonio in a matchup that played to their strengths and masked their weaknesses. 42:05
Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2025
OKC vs BOS: The Thunder looked great in this matchup of defense vs offense. Full Daily Duncs with links Jimmy Butler trade Jimmy Butler-Suns Jimmy Butler-Heat Jimmy Butler Jimmy Butler-Warriors Nikola Vucevic-Warriors Phoenix Suns Dunc'd On Live Jonathan Kuminga Dunc'd On Live
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In an annual tradition, Nate and Danny look back at the biggest stories of 2024 and pick the three most consequential. Plus, we look back on what we thought would be the biggest stories at the start of the year and see how well we predicted them. Then, Nate is more on board with the Kings firing Mike Brown than the consensus, while Danny thinks it was a ridiculous move. 1:07:45
Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2024
We wrap up all five games of an awesome Christmas slate. Steph vs LeBron remains must-see TV. Victor Wembanyama has one of the best Christmas debuts ever, even while only scratching the surface. 31:41 Minnesota gets a nice win in Dallas, and we assess the impact of Luka Doncic’s calf injury. 51:20 Did Philly’s win in Boston provide proof of concept for what this group can be? 1:05:41 And the Suns out-executed the Nuggets despite the absence of Devin Booker. 1:19:49
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Our bi-weekly look at the Eastern Conference! NYK: Karl-Anthony Towns went crazy against Minnesota in a surgical performance. CHI and BOS: The Bulls won in Boston as Zach LaVine was the best player on the floor. 11:24 IND: The Pacers have won 4 straight after getting some reinforcements. 24:39 MIL and CLE: The Cavaliers machine rolls on. 33:38 CHA and WAS: Having professional players matters in this matchup 46:24 DET: Tobias Harris is himself, only less so. 59:29 ATL: Dyson Daniels has been a wrecking ball on defense, but his offense? 1:04:45 TOR: Ja’Kobe Walter had a breakout game in their loss to the Rockets. 1:12:58 PHI: The Sixers inexplicably can’t hit even the good shots they’re generating. 1:21:34 BKN: The honeymoon may finally be over now that they have no guards. 1:29:55 MIA and ORL: The Magic dealt Miami another epic collapse without their 4 best offensive players 1:36:12
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We finish up our mailbag look at the Western Conference with these and more great questions: MIN: Is the Wolves’ D back? MEM: What is Memphis’ new offense, and how does it work in the playoffs? 12:56 LAL: Do the Lakers add or tear it down? 24:58 LAC: Kawhi’s trade value, Harden vs Kobe 36:50 HOU: Should they be trying to upgrade this year? 49:48 GSW: For whom should they be willing to move Kuminga? Danny floats an intriguing name. 1:02:37 DEN: Breaking down the reports of their interest in Zach LaVine; Is Jokic the great player with the least help? 1:14:10 DAL: Who is the Mavs’ 3rd-best player? 1:26:35 Plus, we catch up on news.
Transcribed - Published: 20 December 2024
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 more? Is anybody in the 2024 draft even in the top-15?
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Our bi-weekly look at the West begins in mailbag form, starting at the bottom of the alphabet (and the standings!) UTA: Which of their vets have trade value? Are any of their young guys good? Plus, a young Jazzman having an unprecedented turnover season. SAS: How would we adjust the Spurs’ trajectory if we were in charge? Plus a lot of questions on Castle and Sochan. 11:17 SAC: Do we like their chances to get into the playoff picture at 13-13? 26:28 POR: How does the C logjam sort out? Are we ready to give up on Scoot? What about trading their vets? 38:40 PHX: The Butler pipe dream, plus their chances of making another trade and/or getting back to contender status. 48:57 OKC: Lots of questions, including a fun one on which NBA teams historically have been better set up than these guys. 1:02:48 NOP: Thoughts on an Ingram or Zion trade. 1:14:43
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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? 9:07 BRK: What of the Nets’ draft pick? Did they wait too long to move their guys? 21:11 CHA: Should the Hornets consider trading LaMelo? 29:36 CHI: 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? 37:03 CLE: Can the Cavs re-sign Merrill, Jerome, and LeVert? What trade could the Cavs make to get better? What’s Evan Mobley’s ceiling? 47:21 DET: The Pistons are respectable. What’s the next step with this core? 58:07 IND: Where has it all gone wrong for Indiana this year, and what do they do now? 1:05:50 MIA: What’s driving Herro’s improvement and Bam’s offensive regression? 1:16:28 MIL: Is Andre Jackson, Jr. a playoff player for the Bucks? 1:27:03 NYK: Is this Knicks #1 offense for real? Will it sustain in the playoffs? 1:35:43
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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. 24:04 There was no way Chicago was actually going to win the group, right? 31:27 Oklahoma City could take a big step to winning West Group B with a win in LA. 47:27 Plus, some fun run-up-the-score scenarios. Sign up for our free newsletter!
Transcribed - Published: 30 November 2024
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. 21:01 HOU: Alperen Sengun is an indicator of how well Houston’s defensive system is working. 28:23 GSW: Where the Warriors will miss De’Anthony Melton the most, plus Draymond at C or PF? 36:22 SAS: The Spurs are over .500! 43:34 LAC: The Clippers are elite at defending the paint, even with James Harden’s defensive difficulties. 48:41 OKC: The Thunder defense has held up even without any centers. 54:53 MEM: Jaren Jackson, Jr’s individual defensive numbers have fallen, but the Grizz are still right where they want to be. 1:03:25 PHX: Mike Budenholzer is playing very conservative defense with his centers. 1:10:23 UTA: Cody Williams’ extremely low usage so far. 1:14:04 MIN: Anthony Edwards is having a historically good shooting season. Why hasn’t it translated into great team offense? 1:21:29 SAC: There’s only one ball in Sacramento, so how have the Kings’ stars adjusted? 1:29:16 NOP: Yves Missi is the one player worth looking at for New Orleans so far. 1:37:08 POR: Shaedon Sharpe and Robert Williams have made the Blazers respectable–as has the absence of Deandre Ayton. 1:46:07
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Part 2 of our bi-weekly look at the East: Toronto Raptors - 0:22 Boston Celtics - 8:10 Cleveland Cavaliers - 14:27 Indiana Pacers - 25:46 Orlando Magic - 32:26 Chicago Bulls - 38:43 Charlotte Hornets - 44:11 Atlanta Hawks - 49:49
Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2024
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. 27:38 Is this Cam Thomas’ breakout with the Nets? 46:53 New 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. 55:17 Milwaukee’s defense remains respectable with Brook Lopez, but the lack of a true backup center is causing issues. 1:02:31.
Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2024
Victor Wembanyama's 50-point game - 1:06 News - 14:28 Inspired by the Cavaliers, longshot NBA champions - 37:40
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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. 8:41 GSW–36 year-old Stephen Curry has passed some big tests against great perimeter defenses. 27:20 SAS 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? 50:18 NOP–Are the 3-7 Pels done already? 1:05:54 MEM–The Grizz are dominating in the paint early this season but also will now miss Ja along with Desmond Bane. 1:16:17 LAC 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. 1:23:39 LAL–Darvin Ham decided to start Cam Reddish again. 1:40:39 MIN–Where has their defense fallen off from last season’s dominant group? 1:48:58 POR–What was the point of the Deni Avdija trade again? 1:55:29
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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. 25:30 We go through our opinions on the team option decisions like Jalen Hood-Schifino and Jake LaRavia. 52:38 Paolo 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. 1:01:00 And this is your last 12 hours to get 35% off Dunc'd On Prime with code "preseason24".
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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.
Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2024
Nate and Danny give their team and individual award predictions for the 2024-25 Season. West season win predictions West 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)
Transcribed - Published: 22 October 2024
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
Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2024
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 season How they match up with other East contenders The 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 rotation What makes the Wolves one of the deepest teams in the league Can the defense maintain its crazy top of the league points per possession? The Wolves’ strengths and weaknesses and our predictions for the season How they match up with potential playoff opponents
Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2024
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 piece Is 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 contend The 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 championship How 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.
Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2024
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 months The pressure on Michael Malone and Calvin Booth this season Who needs to step up in the absence of KCP? The starting shooting guard competition Russell Westbrook’s impact on the second unit…or the closing unit? What combinations Michael Malone can rely on off the bench How hard will Nikola Jokic need to push this season? Which of the other projected top-4 Denver matches up well against Our predictions for the regular season Noah 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.
Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2024
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
Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2024
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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