OKC’s Fiscal Cliff; What Should RFAs Get; Draft and MVP WATFOs

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. 0:40Holmgren’s max and whether OKC could’ve negotiated harder. 2:58Comparing Holmgren’s résumé to other rookie max recipients. 4:42Evaluating OKC’s future cap crunch and team-building constraints. 7:17Potential trade candidates to relieve Thunder luxury pressure. 10:07Caruso’s extension and long-term value. 11:09Strategic tradeoffs for the Thunder to stay under the second apron. 12:58Jaren Jackson Jr.’s renegotiation via Cole Anthony buyout. 15:50Memphis waives and stretches Anthony; he lands in Milwaukee. 17:18Cole Anthony’s fit with the Bucks. 18:51Herb Jones’ extension: Value and future tradability. 19:53Dom Barlow and Philly’s two-way depth. 21:58Isaiah Jackson gets 3 years, $21M from Indiana. 22:57Isiah Jackson’s injury history and contract structure. 23:59Comparing Jackson’s deal to past backup center contracts. 26:22Fred VanVleet named NBPA president. 27:01Players are not getting squeezed by the new CBA. 27:48What’s left in free agency? Top RFAs and Horford watch. 29:17Jonathan Kuminga’s market and Warriors cap math. 30:32Quentin Grimes’ with Philadelphia. 33:10Cam Thomas’ likely value and deal structure. 34:33Josh Giddey’s extension outlook with Chicago. 35:04WAFTOs: 37:46 Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMYou can get 35% off a year membership to Dunc'd On Prime in honor of the legendary Mock Offseason episode with code mockoffseason2025.Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.