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Hollinger and Duncan NBA Show NBA Basketball Podcast

Hollinger and Duncan NBA Show NBA Basketball Podcast

NBA analytics pioneer and front office insider John Hollinger joins Dunc'd On podcast host Nate Duncan to bring you the smartest weekly NBA podcast available. The Hollinger & Duncan NBA Show brings fans next-level analysis of the league, its teams, and its players. John and Nate take you behind the curtain for an unmatched insider look at every aspect of the NBA. From scouting reports to game breakdowns to salary cap analysis, there’s no better way for true basketball fans to follow the NBA.

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58 min•
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Best & Worst of the Offseason

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. 0:48The league-wide return of size and physicality. 6:06Cam Whitmore to the Wizards and Houston's rationale. 13:00Washington’s overloaded roster of prospects and vets. 14:42KD to Houston and how the Suns and Rockets made out. 16:51Phoenix’s likely plan to waive and stretch Bradley Beal. 18:35Denver’s financial outlook and the Cam Johnson trade. 21:32Nikola Jokić not extending—should the Nuggets be worried? 23:45Minnesota’s priorities: 32:13Worst contracts of the offseason: 36:10Sacramento’s puzzling offseason. 37:20Thunder give Chet Holmgren the 25% max—did they have to? 42:14Restricted free agent outlooks for Grimes, Thomas, Giddey, Kuminga. 45:18Most surprising contract of the offseason. 48:11Best minimum signings:. 52:05Mike Brown to the Knicks—will it pay off? 54:17  Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM You can get 35% off a year membership to Dunc'd On Prime in honor of the legendary Mock Offseason episode with code mockoffseason2025. DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each 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.

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1 hr, 6 min•
1 Jul

Wacky Start to Free Agency

Nate and John dive into NBA free agency, headlined by Denver’s bold roster shake-up and what it means for their title aspirations. They unpack Houston’s flurry of moves and debate where the Rockets stand in the West. The duo also examines the Lakers’ long-term plan with LeBron and Luka, Milwaukee’s all-in bet on Myles Turner, and where teams stack up in the suddenly wide-open Eastern Conference. Plus, they break down the latest on key restricted free agents and highlight a few overlooked names who could become sneaky difference-makers.Denver Nuggets: Trade of Michael Porter Jr., additions of Cam Johnson, Jonas Valančiūnas, Bruce Brown, and Tim Hardaway Jr. – 00:00:38Houston Rockets: Clint Capela trade, Jabari Smith Jr. extension, roster balance concerns – 00:10:08Minnesota Timberwolves: Outlook without Nickeil Alexander-Walker, dependence on rookies – 00:15:08Los Angeles Lakers: Long-term strategy with LeBron James, Luka Dončić, and cap space planning – 00:15:49Miami Heat & Detroit Pistons: Duncan Robinson and Simone Fontecchio sign-and-trade – 00:28:03Indiana Pacers: Decision to let Myles Turner go, tax avoidance, and contract management – 00:31:26Milwaukee Bucks: Big commitment to Turner, long-term direction with Giannis – 00:34:00Atlanta Hawks: Additions of Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Luke Kennard, and reshaping of depth – 00:41:26Eastern Conference Hierarchy: Ranking Cleveland, New York, Orlando, Atlanta, and others – 00:42:49Restricted Free Agents: Status of Quentin Grimes, Cam Thomas, Jonathan Kuminga, and Josh Giddey – 00:48:33Jonathan Kuminga's Future with Golden State: Extension scenarios and fit if Al Horford signs – 00:52:01Salary Cap Update: Impact of 7% cap growth and national TV deal structure – 00:54:57Damian Lillard Hypothetical: Should a contender sign him to rehab? – 00:58:44Underrated Free Agent Targets: A few overlooked names who could offer value – 01:03:03 Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM You can get 35% off a year membership to Dunc'd On Prime in honor of the legendary Mock Offseason episode with code mockoffseason2025. DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each 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.

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27 Jun

Draft and Trade Season--Sneak Preview

John Hollinger joins Nate to discuss the 2025 draft and recent trades. What do we think of the KD trade? What’s it like trying to move down or up in the draft? What does John think of how teams like the Pels, Grizz, Hawks, and Blazers handled that process? Plus, what of the players the Grizz, Pels, and Blazers selected with their machinations?We also discuss the Celtics moves to cut salary with Porzingis and Holiday, and Kyrie Irving returning to the Mavericks. Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM You can get 35% off a year membership to Dunc'd On Prime in honor of the legendary Mock Offseason episode with code mockoffseason2025. DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each 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.

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18 Jun

Bane Trade, KD Trade, Draft Boards

John and Nate react to the shocking Desmond Bane trade from both Memphis and Orlando’s perspectives. They also assess where Kevin Durant might end up, and what kind of return Phoenix could realistically expect. Then it’s time for their final draft board discussion before the big day, including Cooper Flagg’s long-term upside, the rest of the top-5, and some of John’s favorite sleepers.What to make of Memphis trading Desmond Bane and what it says about their direction. 0:01Why the trade is a big bet by Orlando on Franz, Paolo, and their defensive identity. 13:33What Kevin Durant’s value is and which teams could plausibly trade for him. 18:13Could Minnesota, Miami, or the Clippers be realistic suitors? 22:53How Cooper Flagg compares to top past prospects and how he fits in Dallas. 29:54Evaluating Dylan Harper and his unorthodox jumper. 35:00V.J. Edgecombe’s unique strengths and concerns. 39:29Ace Bailey’s upside and unpredictability. 43:01John’s surprise top-5 pick: Kon Knueppel. 46:36The electric upside and flaws of Jeremiah Fears. 50:00Some of John’s favorite sleepers: Collin Murray-Boyles, Noa Essengue, and Carter Bryant. 54:10Tre Johnson’s scoring chops and limitations. 58:26Khaman Maluach. 1:01:33 Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM You can get 35% off a year membership to Dunc'd On Prime in honor of the legendary Mock Offseason episode with code mockoffseason2025. DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each 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.

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51 min•
4 Jun

Trade Candidates of the 2025 Offseason

Nate and John run through a long list of potential trade candidates for what could be a seismic 2025 NBA offseason. They start with the two biggest possible dominos—Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant—and what their availability would mean for their current teams and potential suitors. From there, they cover a wide array of high-level trade options, including Lauri Markkanen, Jrue Holiday, and Jaylen Brown, as well as some lower-profile but still meaningful players like Anfernee Simons and Walker Kessler.Giannis Antetokounmpo – 1:06Kevin Durant – 7:31Lauri Markkanen – 15:59Jrue Holiday – 25:07Jaylen Brown – 34:07Walker Kessler – 38:11Trae Young – 42:08Anfernee Simons – 43:49 Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM You can get 35% off a year membership to Dunc'd On Prime in honor of the legendary Mock Offseason episode with code mockoffseason2025. DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each 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.

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1 hr, 4 min•
27 May

Veteran Extensions Part 2: The GMs Strike Back

John and Nate continue their series assessing veteran-extension candidates:De'Aaron Fox – 0:21Julian Champagnie – 9:55Coby White – 11:24Ayo Dosunmu – 11:24Kevin Huerter – 15:06Julian Phillips – 16:28Darius Garland – 17:10Craig Porter Jr. – 19:18Dean Wade – 20:27Kyrie Irving – 22:06Daniel Gafford – 24:23PJ Washington – 24:23Rui Hachimura – 30:00Dorian Finney-Smith – 31:10Austin Reaves – 32:19Norm Powell – 33:01Karl-Anthony Towns – 43:13Mikal Bridges – 44:50Mitchell Robinson – 47:16Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 49:52Luguentz Dort – 51:16Kenrich Williams – 56:01Jaylin Williams – 56:01Collin Sexton – 57:10Jordan Poole – 1:01:07Khris Middleton – 1:01:29Kristaps Porzingis – 1:02:06 Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM You can get 35% off a year membership to Dunc'd On Prime in honor of the legendary Mock Offseason episode with code mockoffseason2025. DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each 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.

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