Dunc'd On Basketball NBA Podcast

All 8 Game 1s of the 2024 1st Round

LAL/DEN, ORL/CLE, PHX/MIN, DAL/LAC Outlooks; Jontay Porter Banned

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...

The 2024 Postseason is Set

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...

Nate vs. Danny On Over/Unders 2023-24

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.

End of Season NBA Awards 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...

The Defense Episode 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...

7 in 70 (Eastern Conference 4.1.24)

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 & WAS played a huge double...

The Best Young Cores 2023-24

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...

7 in 63 (Western Conference 3.25.24)

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...

Point Guard Rankings 2023-24

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...

Four, Yes Four, in 60

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...

Small Forward Rankings 2023-24

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...

9 in 82 (Western Conference 3.11.24)

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 seed LAC: Do the Clippers have enough shooting? LAL: Why is...

6 in 87 (Western Conference 3.10.24)

DEN vs BOS: 40 minutes on another fascinating game between the 2 favorites MIN: How can they weather the loss of KAT? OKC: Lu Dort is an underrated reason for the Thunder’s success GSW vs SAS: The Spurs’ role players roll the Warriors UTA:...

8 in 69 (Eastern Conference 3.4.24)

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...

NBA Awards March 2024

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,...

12 in 120 (Western Conference 2.26.24)

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...

Worst Contracts in the NBA 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?!

15 in 60 Mailbag! (East 2.11.24)

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...

The 2024 Trade Deadline

West 15 in 60, Embiid and LaVine Surgeries

Prime Sneak Preview: Jake Fischer Forecasts the Deadline

Fascinating HOU/MEM Trade; the Joel Fiasco

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,...

Mock Trade Deadline 2024 Part 1

Doc Rivers Hired; MIA, ATL, CHA Trade Deadline Outlook

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...

An NBA Finals Preview? 8 in 84 on the East (1.22.24)

BOS: A 30-minute deep dive on the Denver game as an NBA Finals preview ATL: The Hawks got a couple of Dejounte Murray game-winners, but disappointments on the wing are holding them back ORL: They get Franz Wagner back but still can’t...

The Pascal Siakam Trade

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...

WAS/DET Trade; 5 in the West

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...

What Are the Futures of the Warriors and Lakers?

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?...

6 in 61 (Eastern Conference 1.8.23)

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...

Wemby vs. Giannis; GSW Drama

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”...

The Biggest Stories of 2023

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...

Detroit Infamy

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...

15 in 60 Mailbag (West 12.23.23)

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...

Top-10 Prospects in the NBA 2023-24 with John, Danny, and Nate

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 even with the Spurs’ struggles? What do we make of Zion...

Mailbag: 9 East Teams in 97 Minutes

We took questions from listeners on Twitter to frame our bi-weekly discussion about the East. Some (but not all) of the key queries: DET: Does this crazy losing streak change the plan? PHI: Is there an all-in trade for the dominant Sixers? BRK:...

The Trends of 2023-24 with Jared Dubin

Jared Dubin makes a living making observations on each night’s games, so he’s the best person we could think of to take stock of some of the biggest (and smallest) on-court trends and strategic machinations that have characterized the NBA...

15 in 60 Part 1 (West 12.11.23)

Part 1 of our bi-weekly look at the Western Conference MEM: Desmond Bane’s improved play this year has been a silver lining. SAS: Have the last few games been a watershed moment for Victor Wembanyama? UTA: Keyonte George is struggling statistically, is there...

Tournament Semifinals

LeBron James authors one of his best performances against a Pels team totally unprepared for the onslaught. And the Indiana Pacers continue their improbable run to the semifinals behind the continued brilliance of Tyrese Haliburton, while the Bucks’ season-long flaws caught...

NBA Awards December 2023

Hoo boy, the NBA threw us a curveball by eliminating positions for All-NBA. So…this was a long one, but we got to everything. Find out who we picked for all of the major awards, including MVP, All-NBA, DPOY, ROY,...

Dunc’d On Prime Discord Live Show 11.29.23

Our first chance this year to get on live with Dunc’d On Prime subscribers. Some great questions: How would we redraft 2021? What is the minimum return you’d accept for your pending free agents in Toronto? Why is the Pistons’ defense bad despite...

East 15 in 60 Part 2 (11.27.23)

Part 2 of our bi-weekly look at each conference. This week, the East: ATL and BRK played a ridiculous game, as all Hawks home games seem to be. IND: Is Tyrese Haliburton already one of the four best-shooting point guards ever? CHI: Their...

Every Game and Every Scenario of Another Wild Tournament Night

15 in 60 (Western Conference 11.20.23)

HOU and LAL: LeBron gets the better of Dillon Brooks in crunchtime again, but the Rockets’ D is for real GSW and OKC played Nate’s favorite game of the season so far. UTA: The Jazz offense is surprisingly solid DAL: A loss to...

The 30 Biggest Questions in 60 Minutes

Another of the tight, quick-hitting shows Dunc’d On is known for! Danny and Nate look at each of the 30 teams in reverse order of net rating, and ask what each team’s biggest question is based on the first ~10...

15 in 60: (Eastern Conference 11.13.23)

BOS: Kristaps Porzingis has been everything the C’s have hoped for PHI Tyrese Maxey’s 50-pointer caps a scorching start IND: Tyrese Haliburton is leading the best offense in the NBA ATL: Jalen Johnson is emerging as Atlanta’s best prospect NYK: The Knicks are historically...

The 2023 CBA with Keith Smith

A year ago, Keith Smith joined Nate to discuss our hopes, dreams, fears, and expectations for the 2023 CBA. One year later, with an offseason under our belts, we take stock of the new provisions and how they are working...

13 in 103: Western Conference 11.05.23

A look at the Western conference thru the first 2 weeks or so of the season. DAL: Luka Doncic and the Mavs’ shooters have been on fire. DEN and MIN: The Wolves dealt Denver their first loss as Jaden McDaniels returned. Plus,...

NBA Cup Debuts!

A fantastic slate marked the inaugural night of games for the NBA Cup. We discuss overall how the event went, and then get into the details on GSW/OKC, CLE/IND, BKN/CHI, MEM/POR, NYK/MIL, and DAL/DEN. Then, we pick our most significant result...

What We Learned This Weekend

The Oklahoma City Thunder are our most intriguing team in the early going, as we focus on the role of Chet Holmgren on both ends. Denver’s revamped second unit looks great so far as their juggernaut rolls on early this year. The...