Hollinger & Duncan NBA Show - NBA Basketball Podcast

John Hollinger gives his take as a former front officer on the betting allegations that have roiled the NBA. 

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Hollinger & Duncan sift the rookie-scale extension rush—what looks smart vs. risky—and then dive into 2025’s biggest questions: true title equity, matchup landmines, awards races, hot-seat candidates, and which front offices set themselves up best.

0:30 — The extension wave under a rising cap: what looks smart vs. risky

1:00 — Keegan Murray pricing: two-way wing scarcity vs. limited upside

5:54 — Christian Braun and Denver’s apron math: role value vs. replaceability

12:00 — Dyson Daniels: age/size/defense bet and why a flat $25M structure matters

13:45 — Shaedon Sharpe: lock in upside now or gamble on RFA?

16:19 — Toumani Camara: converting a team option now vs. preserving flexibility later

23:18 — Aaron Nesmith: playoff proof-of-concept and Indy’s shorter 2/40 approach

24:39 — Why some wings/guards didn’t extend: the “wait-and-see” tier (Mathurin, Ivey, Eason)

27:26 — Jalen Duren: cap-hold strategy, center comps, and Detroit’s options

28:34 — Next summer’s center market: Kessler/Williams and the post-incentive era

29:12 — Framing the 2025 race: contenders, matchups, ceilings (no picks)

29:28 — East storylines: regular-season juggernauts vs. playoff-built teams; health variables

33:28 — West storylines: OKC’s rise, the Warriors’ matchup swing, and who actually has a ceiling

35:03 — The true title-equity bucket—and who’s one in-season move away

39:18 — MVP shape: the eligibility gauntlet, top tier, and the U.S. vs. international tilt

43:44 — Hot-seat watch: contexts around Doug Christie, Willie Green, Darko Rajaković, others

46:17 — Sixth Man: role volatility, eligibility traps, and what voters really reward

47:17 — Most Improved: high-ceiling leaps vs. low-baseline pop candidates

51:17 — Defensive Player of the Year: the unicorn case vs. voter fragmentation

51:42 — Executive of the Year narratives: asset plays, cap gymnastics, timing

53:29 — Why 2024–25 on-court styles will be especially diverse and fun

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John Hollinger and Nate Duncan break down which teams they disagree with the consensus (and each other) on the most this upcoming season. 

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Now that Jonathan Kuminga is in the fold, how did the Warriors do on the deal and what can they be on the floor this year with Al Horford et al? 

The hole keeps getting deeper for the LA Clippers as the circumvention allegations grow.

What do we make of the Quentin Grimes situation in Philly, and is there actual reason for optimism there?

Why did the Jazz agree not to extend Walker Kessler? And how should Houston handle the Tari Eason negotiations?

Finally, we discuss which teams do the best and worst jobs of negotiating with their own players.

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John Hollinger & Nate Duncan discuss the ramifications of Fred VanVleet’s season-ending ACL tear and what the Rockets can and should do about it.  Then, they hit on the latest news regarding the Clippers circumvention case, Jonathan Kuminga’s saga with the Warriors, and Tyler Herro’s ankle surgery.

Finally, a deal John thinks is underrated, and another he thought was underrated in how bad it was.

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John weighs in on the Kawhi Leonard no-show contract that has the LA Clippers in hot water. He and Nate discuss the next steps for the league and possible avenues for this saga to turn down as the league investigates.

Then, we catch up on the latest news including Cam Thomas taking his qualifying offer, PJ Washington extending, and Max Strus breaking his foot in Cleveland.

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John Hollinger & Nate Duncan take a look back at the 2024 NBA Draft after Summer League and redraft the top-10 picks. Where does #1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher land? How about RoY Stephon Castle? What does Nate think of his top tier Reed Sheppard and Alex Sarr a year on? Which guys have moved up a lot?

Then we give out a few more of our fake awards from Summer League, and attempt to answer the question of how many more championships OKC will win with this core?

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John and Nate pick their standouts from summer league in the following categories:

Who will be the best rookie this year, and who will have the best career?

Who changed your opinion the most for the better?

Most disappointing player?

“I nailed this one,” guys who looked exactly like we thought they would

Who are you worried about?

Best defensive player?

Best rookie in the 2nd half of the first round?

Best “sleeper,” 2nd round or undrafted?

Premature victory lap guy

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John and Nate discuss the Mikal Bridges extension and potential implications for the Knicks before answering listener mailbag questions covering NBA comparisons to tennis legends, potential first-time All-Stars, NBA expansion updates, Summer League standouts, and salary cap complexities.

Timestamps:

Intro and Mikal Bridges Extension Analysis: 00:00

Mailbag: NBA Comparisons to Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Murray: 13:19

Mailbag: Most Likely First-Time All-Stars for Upcoming Season: 19:56

Mailbag: NBA Expansion and Possibility of Relocation vs. New Teams: 25:47

Mailbag: NBA's Potential New European League Plans: 29:26

Mailbag: Former Summer League Standouts Still Worth Watching: 33:46

Mailbag: How the Hawks Should Use Their $13 Million Trade Exception: 42:05

Mailbag: Reevaluating the 2024 Draft Class After One Year: 43:55

Mailbag: Pathways for Spurs to Reach Finals in Next Three Years: 50:16

Mailbag: Explanation of NBA Salary Escrow System: 54:55

Mailbag: Should the NBA Adjust Second Apron Rules for Teams Retaining Drafted Players?: 55:50

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Nate and John hand out their offseason superlatives across the NBA. They pick the best and worst trades, contracts, and minimum signings, and dig into what made those moves stand out. They also explore broader trends like the resurgence of bigs, the Rockets-Suns blockbuster, and the evolving financial pressures of contenders like Denver and Minnesota. Plus, a close look at the Thunder's strategy, a breakdown of restricted free agency, and their thoughts on Mike Brown landing with the Knicks.

Timestamps:

Best trades of the offseason, including Hawks/Pelicans and Heat/Clippers. 0:48

The league-wide return of size and physicality. 6:06

Cam Whitmore to the Wizards and Houston's rationale. 13:00

Washington’s overloaded roster of prospects and vets. 14:42

KD to Houston and how the Suns and Rockets made out. 16:51

Phoenix’s likely plan to waive and stretch Bradley Beal. 18:35

Denver’s financial outlook and the Cam Johnson trade. 21:32

Nikola Jokić not extending—should the Nuggets be worried? 23:45

Minnesota’s priorities: 32:13

Worst contracts of the offseason: 36:10

Sacramento’s puzzling offseason. 37:20

Thunder give Chet Holmgren the 25% max—did they have to? 42:14

Restricted free agent outlooks for Grimes, Thomas, Giddey, Kuminga. 45:18

Most surprising contract of the offseason. 48:11

Best minimum signings:. 52:05

Mike Brown to the Knicks—will it pay off? 54:17

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