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We hold ourselves accountable by going back and re-grading the 2024 offseason. First up, the Eastern Conference features fascinating teams and trades, like Atlanta and the Dejounte Murray deal, Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle in New York, Mikal Bridges to New York, Brooklyn’s change of direction, and so many more fascinating offseasons that we couldn’t even finish the East in the first 2 hour segment. Atlanta Hawks – 2:16 Boston Celtics – 12:55 Brooklyn Nets – 23:29 Charlotte Hornets – 41:00 Chicago Bulls – 46:00 Cleveland Cavaliers – 52:29 Detroit Pistons – 56:29 Indiana Pacers – 1:06:00 Miami Heat – 1:13:41 Milwaukee Bucks – 1:22:44 New York Knicks – 1:23:08

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Nate and Danny look at Summer League prospects for the Portland Trail Blazers, including Yang Hansen. ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ Warriors-Josh Giddey Chicago Bulls Joe Mazzulla Coaches Immanuel Quickley Rookie-scale extensions Nikola Jokic Sophomores ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠

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Nate and Danny discuss summer leaguers for the Nets.

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Nate and Danny hand out offseason grades for all 15 Western Conference teams, analyzing each front office's approach in free agency, trades, and the draft. They highlight Dallas' aggressive moves to build around Cooper Flagg, Denver's quiet summer and internal development strategy, and Golden State's crossroads as they navigate their aging core. The Rockets' eventful offseason, the Clippers' reshuffling around James Harden, and the Lakers’ attempts to refocus around Luka Doncic get close inspection. The second half covers controversial trades like Memphis moving Desmond Bane, Minnesota’s financial risk on Naz Reid, and the Pelicans’ lack of direction. They finish with OKC's conservative approach post-Finals run, Phoenix’s pivot without Durant, and promising youth-focused moves by San Antonio and Utah. Timestamps by team: Dallas Mavericks: 00:00:21 Denver Nuggets: 00:18:03 Golden State Warriors: 00:30:27 Houston Rockets: 00:42:22 LA Clippers: 00:49:19 LA Lakers: 00:58:38 Memphis Grizzlies: 01:10:19 Minnesota Timberwolves: 01:23:39 New Orleans Pelicans: 01:33:31 Oklahoma City Thunder: 01:41:45 Phoenix Suns: 01:46:41 Portland Trail Blazers: 01:55:13 Sacramento Kings: 02:02:05 San Antonio Spurs: 02:07:34 Utah Jazz: 02:13:15

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Indiana Pacers :09 Miami Heat 10:17

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Atlanta Hawks 1:31 Boston Celtics 14:04 Brooklyn Nets 25:07 Charlotte Hornets 32:56 Chicago Bulls 40:18 Cleveland Cavaliers 47:48 Detroit Pistons 52:55

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Nate and Danny react to Damian Lillard and Marcus Smart finding new homes on the buyout market, plus the rest of the league news. Then, a look at the Summer Leaguers from the teams that drafted in the top-5, including of course Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel, and Ace Bailey DAL: 22:28 SAS: 36:25 PHI: 52:47 CHA: 1:14:09 UTA: 1:41:27

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

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Kevin Durant trade talks are evolving into a high-stakes game of poker between Durant, the Suns, and interested teams. ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ Pacers-Pelicans trade Kevin Durant Jalen Williams Jalen Williams Tyrese Haliburton Game 5 Indiana Pacers 3-2 Steals Offensive rebounding ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠

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Kevin Durant trade talks are evolving into a high-stakes game of poker between Durant, the Suns, and interested teams. ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ Pacers-Pelicans trade Kevin Durant Jalen Williams Jalen Williams Tyrese Haliburton Game 5 Indiana Pacers 3-2 Steals Offensive rebounding ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠

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The Orlando Magic unexpectedly strike, delivering a major draft pick package to the Grizzlies for Desmond Bane.  Why Nate really likes this deal for the Magic. For the Grizzlies, was this package just too good to turn down?

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Jonathan Givony of ESPN is our guest to discuss some of the best and most overlooked prospects in the 2025 draft: Cooper Flagg – 7:24 Dylan Harper – 15:15 Ace Bailey – 20:53 VJ Edgecombe – 25:09 Jeremiah Fears – 33:32 Kon Knueppel – 38:01 Tre Johnson – 41:14 Khaman Maluach – 44:30 Kasparas Jakucionis – 50:16 Noa Essengue – 52:26

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The Lakers face a stark choice of whether to go all-in on this season with LeBron still a factor, or preserve assets for the long haul with Luka.  If they do decide to go hard this year, what are their options at center, plus adding shooting and someone who can guard the ball? ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠ Jason Kidd-Knicks New York Knicks Giannis Antetokounmpo Atlanta Hawks Darius Garland Game 2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Tyrese Haliburton Indiana Pacers Game 2, Jeremiah Fears ⁠⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠

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Nate and Danny react to the firing of Tom Thibodeau, a move they had called for but didn’t expect. ⁠Full Daily Duncs⁠⁠ Tom Thibodeau Tom Thibodeau Tom Thibodeau James Dolan Karl-Anthony Towns Giannis Antetokounmpo-Raptors Phoenix Suns Austin Ainge NBA Finals ⁠⁠Full Daily Duncs⁠⁠⁠

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Does Cooper Flagg live up to the hype as a generational type prospect? We spent over an hour breaking down his game in an effort to figure that out. Minnesota’s offseason is a fascinating one. Can they retain Naz Reid, Julius Randle, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker within their severe financial constraints?  Orrrrrrrr, if Kevin Durant wanted to go there, could they make it happen? Should they?

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Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe is viewed as one of the highest upside players in the draft. What is his current skillset, and how do Nate and Danny see it evolving at the NBA level? ⁠⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ Offseason Comebacks Karl-Anthony Towns John Haliburton Thunder-Timberwolves Timberwolves-Thunder Thunder-Timberwolves All-NBA Game 3s Veteran extensions ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠

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New York became the first team to ever overcome three 20-point deficits in a single postseason with an improbable comeback against Indiana. How were they able to do it, and how much can they take with them into Game 4? Oklahoma City will not waltz to an NBA championship, as Minnesota put the hammer down to deliver a 40-point blowout. Did they find the secret to stopping Shai and the Thunder? 39:00

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Nate and Danny kick off their 2025 Offseason Outlook series with an in-depth look at the Golden State Warriors, discussing their current roster situation, cap implications, and potential trade and free agent targets. They also launch their draft scouting series with an evaluation of wing prospect Ace Bailey, covering his physical profile, strengths, weaknesses, and comparisons to recent draft picks. ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ 7 in 7 New champions New York Knicks Upsets New York Celtics-Knicks Game 6 Boston Celtics Cavaliers-Celtics Oklahoma City Thunder Thunder-Nuggets/Timberwolves ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links

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It’s not hyperbole to say that Jayson Tatum’s injury could be one of the most significant in NBA history. ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo-Rockets Devin Booker-Rockets Kevin Durant-Rockets Pacers-Cavaliers Donovan Mitchell Mitchell Robinson Nuggets-Thunder Weekend ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠

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Both teams in this matchup face totally different series than in the previous round. How will Minnesota match up with Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler defensively? What will Golden State’s strategy be against Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle? We break down all the strategic elements and make our picks. ⁠⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ First-round series MVPs Warriors-Rockets LeBron James, Anthony Johnson Buddy Hield Warriors-Rockets Warriors-Rockets 6-7 James Harden Denver Nuggets Dunc'd On Live Will Hardy ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠

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A massive episode of Dunc’d On with Danny Leroux, as we discuss the Heat and Mavs moving on, and the Bulls and Kings (28:18) most decidedly not. We look ahead to Heat/Hawks (15:33) and Mavs/Grizzlies (45:22) on Friday night and make our picks, then catch up on news including the latest rumors with the Suns. 59:00 Finally, we discuss the series we’re most excited about in the first round for 23 minutes: Nuggets vs Clippers. 1:20:24

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Nate and Danny review their over/under picks and best bets to see where they went right and wrong this year.  What went according to, and counter to, expectations for all 30 teams this season?

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It’s time to talk about the most inscrutable topic in the NBA:  Defense! We pick our All-Defensive teams and Defensive Player of the Year.  Are we swayed by Draymond’s self-promotional tour? Is another familiar name being slept on? Where do the big perimeter defensive stars rank relative to the bigs? We also pick our positional all-defensive teams, discuss whether the 65-game rule changed our picks, and then pick a few categories like best isolation and post defenders, best rim protector, and which players do the most with the least and the least with the most.  Finally, we select our Worst-Team All Defense. First though, we discuss the shocking news that Michael Malone and Calvin Booth have both been relieved of their duties. Does it make sense for the Nuggets to make these moves now? Plus, how would we assess Booth’s tenure as GM? Full Daily Duncs with links Michael Malone, Calvin Booth Zeke Nnaji Mike Penberthy Calvin Booth-Michael Malone Timing Record Michael Malone Why Josh Kroenke Full Daily Duncs with links

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Nate and Danny make their final selections for the NBA’s awards. For the first time ever, it was so close that they both changed their MVP pick in the course of the discussion. Plus, a discussion of all* the other major awards, plus a few we’ve made up ourselves. Most Valuable Player (MVP): 0:00:24 Rest of MVP Ballot: 22:00 All-NBA Teams: 26:47 Coach of the Year: 38:10 Most Improved Player: 44:10 Rookie of the Year : 1:02:20 All-Rookie Team : 1:07:23 Best Sophomore : 1:09:39 Sixth Man of the Year : 1:10:26 Executive of the Year : 1:17:30 Not Executive of the Year : 1:29:00 Most Disappointing Player : 1:38:49 Biggest Surprise Player : 1:44:58 Biggest Surprise Team : 1:47:32 Most Disappointing Team : 1:48:56 *Note: DPOY and All-Defense will be a separate podcast. Nate and Danny make their final selections for the NBA’s awards. For the first time ever, it was so close that they both changed their MVP pick in the course of the discussion.  Plus, a discussion of all* the other major awards, plus a few we’ve made up ourselves. Most Valuable Player (MVP): 0:00:24 Rest of MVP Ballot: 22:00 All-NBA Teams: 26:47 Coach of the Year: 38:10 Most Improved Player: 44:10 Rookie of the Year : 1:02:20 All-Rookie Team : 1:07:23 Best Sophomore : 1:09:39 Sixth Man of the Year : 1:10:26 Executive of the Year : 1:17:30 Not Executive of the Year : 1:29:00 Most Disappointing Player : 1:38:49 Biggest Surprise Player : 1:44:58 Biggest Surprise Team : 1:47:32 Most Disappointing Team : 1:48:56 *Note: DPOY and All-Defense will be a separate podcast.

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

John Hollinger joins Danny Leroux and Nate Duncan to break down our rankings of the top players in the NBA. Jokic or Shai at number 1? Who takes the 3rd spot? Where do old lions Steph, KD, and LeBron fall, and how do they compare with the young superstar bigs? How about the bevy of star guards? Plus, we discuss the biggest risers and fallers, the hardest to rank, and the players we think could make us look stupid for having them so low.

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The last and deepest position is in the books. After obvious #1 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, where do the rest of the big stars like Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton, and Stephen Curry land? How did we process down years for Ja Morant, Trae Young, Jamal Murray, and De’Aaron Fox?  And who are some of the controversial risers that we believe could outgrow their roles over the next year? Full Daily Duncs with links Taylor Jenkins-Larry Brown Taylor Jenkins games remaining Taylor Jenkins record Taylor Jenkins wins Ja Morant Pistons-Timberwolves Minnesota Timberwolves Kevin Durant Tanking Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum Nikola Jokic Full Daily Duncs with links

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