Dunc'd On Basketball NBA Podcast

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2024

The first part of our look at the Western Conference offseasons, with NO business school grade inflation! A “C” is average folks. Oklahoma City Thunder Denver Nuggets L.A. Clippers Dallas Mavericks Phoenix Suns Los Angeles Lakers Golden State Warriors

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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 Hield 38:00–Phoenix, Milwaukee and Boston make value signings for the minimum. 45:00–The remaining free agents

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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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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 Risacher 5:26–Wizards picks and trade with Blazers 26:00–Knicks night, re-signing OG and draft moves 35:00–Portland gets Donovan Clingan 39:00–Houston takes Reed Sheppard 43:00–San Antonio takes Stephon Castle. 49:00–Ron Holland to Detroit 52:00–Tidjane Salane to Charlotte 57:00–Minnesota gets Rob Dillingham 107:00–Zach Edey to Memphis 1:13:00–Listener questions from YouTube

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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.

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 21 June 2024

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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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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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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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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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?

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2024

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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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.

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2024

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.

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2024

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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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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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 defender Best getting over screens Best rim protector Best iso defenders Most disruptive Does the most with the least Does the least with the most Better than you think Worse than you think

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2024

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 & 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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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?

Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2024

NOP: Did the Orlando Magic EXPOSE the way to beat the Pels in the playoffs? GSW: The Warriors really struggle against athleticism HOU: Amen Thompson and Jalen Green have led the Rox to 8 straight wins SAS 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 healthy POR: How has Kris Murray’s turn as a starter been going?

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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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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.

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2024

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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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 seed LAC: 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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IND: Tyrese Haliburton is struggling since his return from injury. BRK and ATL BATTLE IT OUT for 10th-seed bragging rights BOS: The Celtics are one of the best regular season teams ever CHI: 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 window TOR: 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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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.

Transcribed - Published: 1 March 2024

Our bi-weekly look at the Western Conference: MIN: Anthony Edwards vs other great shooting guards at 22 OKC and LAC played a very revealing game that both really went for NOP: The subtle decline in Zion’s game DAL: The Mavs are smoking with Daniel Gafford on the floor SAC: How the Kings’ rim protection has improved, and are they getting “lucky” so far? PHX: The Suns badly miss Bradley LAL: How sustainable is D’Angelo Russell’s recent play? HOU: The state of Alperen Sengun’s game in his 3rd season MEM: 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 history SAS: Victor is that guy already

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2024

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?!

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 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 trio IND: The development of the Pacers’ young players is now the key to true contention MIA: 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 efficiency WAS: Should Wiz just bench Poole? Who will make the playoffs first among the East’s terrible trio?

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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.

Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2024