Dunc'd On Basketball NBA Podcast

Nate and Danny check in on ten Eastern Conference teams, starting with Boston's rout of Philadelphia in Jaylen Brown's return. Then we dig into the early-season numbers to separate shooting luck from more persistent problems, from Miami's defense to Cleveland's starting lineup and Chicago's brutal start.

0:00 Boston overwhelms Philadelphia; Paul George's fit and the Brown–Tatum dynamic
21:23 How worried should Miami be about its defense?
31:59 Karl-Anthony Towns' efficient start and Tyler Kolek's eye-catching passing
37:06 Why can't Washington's big lineup rebound?
46:34 Cleveland's starters aren't clicking, and James Harden is struggling to create
53:50 Atlanta's lineup changes put last season's hot finish in perspective
1:00:38 Injuries leave Charlotte asking too much of its remaining scorers
1:06:39 Chicago's shot profile offers a little hope; Detroit's outlook and John Collins at center (1:13:48)

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NBA marketing agent and Move Insoles co-founder Nate Jones joins Nate Duncan for a player-side look at load management, the tradeoffs of shortening the 82-game season, and potential rule changes to reduce the physical demands of the modern game. They also discuss working with Damian Lillard, transparency for fans, and why the second apron isn't the whole story behind a tougher free-agent market.

1:26 Jones's role at Goodwin Sports and building Damian Lillard's off-court partnerships

8:48 Why Jones speaks out on Twitter and what fans misunderstand about player empowerment

12:16 Who actually decides when players rest, and why even stars can't simply insist on playing

16:55 Injury reporting, transparency for ticket buyers, and the uncertainty around load management

23:01 The physical costs of pace and efficiency, plus the effect of offseason travel on recovery

25:22 The case for and against a shorter season: revenue, player availability, and predictable game days

34:05 Could rule changes help? The charge circle, gather step, hand-checking, and a pickup basketball detour

41:48 The second apron, luxury taxes, revenue sharing, and why extensions matter more than free agency

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Nate and Danny Leroux debate what Philadelphia’s win in Detroit reveals about the Sixers’ offense and the Pistons’ playoff outlook, then break down Victor Wembanyama’s 52-point, 24-rebound, eight-block performance against Dallas and the decisions that shaped a one-point finish. They also discuss Kon Knueppel’s abbreviated return, Kristaps Porziņģis’ situation in Golden State, and injury news and game notes from around the league.

0:00 — Sixers–Pistons: Debating Philadelphia’s offense, defensive success, and early-season outlook.

8:22 — Detroit’s spacing, Cade Cunningham’s shot creation, and the absence of Jalen Duren.

17:34 — Joel Embiid’s offensive game and LeBron James’ evolving role.

22:25 — Mavericks–Spurs: Victor Wembanyama’s 52 points, 24 rebounds, and eight blocks.

29:28 — San Antonio without Wembanyama and how Dallas attacked him in crunch time.

32:16 — The Mavericks’ final possession, clock management, and both teams’ closing decisions.

36:42 — Kon Knueppel’s return cut short and Charlotte’s injury and offensive concerns.

39:18 — Cavaliers injuries: Jarrett Allen, Peyton Watson, and Jaylon Tyson.

42:27 — The Warriors withholding Kristaps Porziņģis’ salary and potential trade or buyout scenarios.

46:00 — Injury updates and game notes for Houston, Indiana, the Clippers, and Memphis.

48:37 — Toronto and Denver updates, Nikola Jokić’s scoring, and the remaining injury news.

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We finish our first look at the West with eight teams. Luka Doncic is on fire. Yaxel Lendeborg changes the Warriors' outlook.

0:22 LAL: Luka's shotmaking reaches another level 

9:02 GSW: Yaxel Lendeborg makes us reconsider

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• Ace Bailey
• Joan Beringer
• Western Conference
• Luka Doncic
• Pacers-Hawks
• Oklahoma City Thunder
• Dalen Terry
• Norchad Omier

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Nate and Danny take their first look around the West, covering seven teams. Is San Antonio's three-guard lineup working? How has Memphis remained unbeaten, and what stood out in its matchup with Portland? Plus, Ace Bailey's progress amid Utah's struggles, Jeremiah Fears and Darius Acuff in Pelicans–Kings, and LaMelo Ball's adjustment in Minnesota without Anthony Edwards.

• 0:00 Spurs: Wembanyama's impact and the three-guard experiment
• 7:32 Grizzlies: An unbeaten start and Cam Boozer's playmaking
• 17:29 Blazers: Transition offense, Deni Avdija, and Toumani Camara
• 21:59 Jazz: A rough start, Ace Bailey's progress, and Darryn Peterson
• 30:09 Pelicans–Kings: Jeremiah Fears and Darius Acuff face off
• 37:02 Zion, Herb Jones, and Sacramento's defensive problems
• 46:11 Timberwolves: LaMelo Ball's adjustment without Anthony Edwards
• 51:25 Joan Beringer's rebounding and Rudy Gobert's defensive impact

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Nate and Danny break down Stephen Curry’s 44-point night in Minnesota, AJ Dybantsa’s NBA debut against Cleveland, and the Knicks’ comeback in Chicago. They also discuss what Anthony Edwards’ injury means for the Wolves, Cooper Flagg’s strong start and Dallas’ decision on Zaccharie Risacher, the latest news, and their NBA Cup group and wild-card picks.

0:30 Stephen Curry’s 44 and Yaxel Lendeborg’s breakout in Minnesota
9:09 Anthony Edwards’ injury and the Wolves’ outlook without him
13:01 Cooper Flagg’s strong start, Risacher’s option and Dallas’ future
18:47 AJ Dybantsa’s debut and Washington’s second-half problems in Cleveland
34:15 Cleveland’s supporting cast, Evan Mobley’s shooting and Philadelphia’s comeback in Indiana
44:24 Knicks–Bulls: New York’s comeback, Jalen Brunson and Chicago’s defensive questions
53:13 Listener questions and news: Kingston Flemings, Naz Reid, Ja Morant and injury updates
1:01:32 NBA Cup format, group winners and wild-card predictions

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Nate and Danny discuss the latest Kawhi Leonard news, then answer listener questions from around the league. We hit on the Grizz start, Spurs 3-guard lineup, OKC trading for wing help, and much more.

News

• 0:29 Kawhi Leonard's left-knee swelling and Toronto's outlook

Mailbag

Questions below use the submitted wording.

• 6:29 Scantron: What team have you changed your priors on the quickest and why? With the Grizzles, although the competition could be better, have you change your feelings on their ceiling seeing how they have played thus far? Boozers vision has been insane, Edey has been so good on D, etc.

• 11:32 @corpseinorbit: If you're OKC and Chet is having a career-average season, do you consider moving him if you can find a legit big 2-way wing? Everyone on the Thunder is either 6'4" or 7'0

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• Anthony Edwards
• Malik Beasley
• Heat 0-4
• Heat mentally weak
• Nikola Jokic
• Yaxel Lendeborg
• Stephen Curry
• Muggsy Bogues
• Correction

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Nate and Danny Leroux examine what Jalen Williams’ ankle injury could mean for Oklahoma City, then break down crunch-time games from across the weekend, including Rockets–Spurs, Knicks–Celtics, and the Grizzlies–Warriors game they attended in person. They also discuss the Pelicans’ closing lineups, Luka Dončić’s scoring, early rookie performances, and the latest injuries around the league.

0:22 — Jalen Williams’ injury and Oklahoma City’s depth, trade options, and championship hopes.
10:18 — Rockets–Spurs: Houston’s offense and Alperen Şengün against Victor Wembanyama.
16:33 — San Antonio’s three-guard lineup and crunch-time alternatives.
23:38 — Rockets–Spurs: The final possession and Amen Thompson’s defense.
27:35 — Knicks–Celtics: Jayson Tatum, defensive matchups, and New York’s slow start.
33:53 — Pelicans–Jazz and Pelicans–Nuggets: Zion Williamson and New Orleans’ closing lineups.
44:34 — Lakers–Jazz: Luka Dončić, foul drawing, and Utah’s defense and rebounding.
50:38 — Denver’s comeback, Trevon Brazile’s emergence, and Nikola Jokić’s defense.
55:23 — Grizzlies–Warriors: Zach Edey, Ty Jerome, and Golden State’s late-game execution.
1:02:43 — Yaxel Lendeborg’s offensive responsibilities and defensive strengths and weaknesses.
1:07:42 — Cameron Boozer’s early performances and fit in Memphis’ offense.
1:12:44 — Grizzlies–Kings: Ty Jerome, Darius Acuff, and Domantas Sabonis’ role.
1:17:27 — Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs injury updates and Orlando’s depth.
1:21:43 — Jalen Duren’s injury, Pistons–76ers, and Philadelphia’s lineup continuity.
1:25:21 — More injury updates, including Cooper Flagg and Kawhi Leonard.

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Nate and Danny Leroux discuss every game from tonight’s 11-game NBA slate, including Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball’s partnership, Anthony Davis in Washington, Tyrese Haliburton’s return, and Warriors–Lakers. They break down new-look lineups, key rotation decisions, and early-season questions around the league, plus Kristaps Porziņģis’ uncertain future with Golden State.

0:27 — Timberwolves–Heat: Edwards, LaMelo, and Giannis, plus Miami’s defense and rebounding.
11:00 — Bucks–Wizards: Anthony Davis, Trae Young, and Milwaukee’s defensive matchups and rotation.
25:26 — Hawks–Magic: Paolo Banchero, Orlando’s offensive changes, and Atlanta’s revamped bench.
37:03 — Pacers–Pelicans: Tyrese Haliburton’s return, crunch-time tactics, and New Orleans’ rotation decisions.
54:23 — Hornets–Nets: Naz Reid’s expanded role, Dennis Schröder, and Brooklyn’s defense.
1:00:35 — Suns–Trail Blazers: The Lillard–Morant pairing and Phoenix’s starting lineup.
1:09:53 — Rockets–Mavericks: Houston’s offense, Dallas’ roster fit, and the possession battle.
1:15:06 — Grizzlies–Jazz: Ty Jerome, Memphis’ depth, and Utah’s defense and rebounding.
1:23:46 — Warriors–Lakers: Luka Dončić, Walker Kessler, and Golden State’s frontcourt.
1:28:53 — Kristaps Porziņģis’ uncertain future and the Warriors’ trade options.
1:34:04 — Kings–Clippers: Darius Garland, Sacramento’s defense, and rookie guard debuts.
1:42:58 — Bulls–Raptors: Toronto’s defense, Kawhi Leonard’s return, and Caleb Wilson’s debut.

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Nate and Danny Leroux break down extensions for Cason Wallace and Jaden McDaniels.

0:33 — Cason Wallace’s extension and Oklahoma City’s long-term finances.

10:16 — Jaden McDaniels’ one-year extension and Minnesota’s approach.

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• Jaden McDaniels
• Minnesota Timberwolves
• Brandon Miller
• Cason Wallace
• Oso Ighodaro
• Ben Simmons
• Waivers
• Steve Kerr

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