Revisiting the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline

Nate Duncan and John Hollinger revisit the 2024 NBA trade deadline, re-evaluating the biggest moves, the teams that improved (or didn't), and the deals that didn't happen but should have. They also discuss the latest developments with Victor Wembanyama's health and San Antonio’s future.OKC’s Stealth Salary Dump & the Gordon Hayward Trade (00:44)The Thunder’s move to clear salary space for Isaiah Hartenstein.Gordon Hayward’s underwhelming stint and OKC’s decision to prioritize future flexibility.Debate: Would OKC have been better off going after OG Anunoby or Pascal Siakam?Dallas Mavericks’ Deadline Moves & Playoff Impact (05:06)Initial skepticism about acquiring Daniel Gafford & P.J. Washington.How both played key roles in Dallas’ Western Conference Finals run.The risk of giving up draft control from 2027-2030.In hindsight, a clear win for the Mavericks.The James Harden Trade: Did the Clippers Win? (10:00)Clippers gave up future assets for Harden, but did it pay off?Sixers’ long-term play: Did Daryl Morey make the right call?Clippers' lack of draft control from 2027-2030 could limit future flexibility.Toronto Raptors’ Trade Strategy (15:00)Evaluating the OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam trades.Why the Raptors prioritized players over picks.The case for and against RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley as core pieces.How does Brandon Ingram fit into the Raptors' long-term plans?Indiana Pacers’ Pascal Siakam Trade & Fit (23:05)Siakam’s seamless fit next to Myles Turner and Tyrese Haliburton.Was he the better choice over Brandon Ingram?The Pacers’ salary cap challenges moving forward.Miami Heat’s Terry Rozier Trade: A Disaster? (31:30)Rozier’s struggles in Miami.The Heat’s miscalculation on their championship window.The future of Miami’s draft pick situation.Chicago Bulls’ Trade Deadline Inactivity (43:42)Bulls failing to trade Alex Caruso, DeMar DeRozan, or Andre Drummond.Could OKC have traded Josh Giddey for Caruso at the deadline?How Chicago mismanaged DeRozan’s value and ended up with a poor return in free agency.Portland Trail Blazers’ Missed Opportunities (46:00)Holding onto Jerami Grant and Anfernee Simons instead of capitalizing on their trade value.The declining value of Grant’s contract.Could Portland have gotten a P.J. Washington-like return for Grant?Smaller Deadline Moves & Their Impact (51:00)Memphis Grizzlies getting a surprise draft asset for David Roddy.Houston Rockets trading for Steven Adams and how he fits.The Boston Celtics’ trade for Xavier Tillman paying off in the NBA Finals.Victor Wembanyama’s Health & Spurs’ Future (54:00)Impact of Wembanyama’s injury on San Antonio’s rebuild.The Spurs’ roster needs: Who stays and who could be replaced?Should the Spurs consider a coaching change?Could Chris Paul be a buyout candidate?Final Thoughts & Playoff Elimination (1:00:00)San Antonio officially eliminated from the playoffs.Reflecting on the biggest winners and losers from the 2024 trade deadline.Wrapping up with audience Q&A and discussion of future trade market implications. 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 Subscribe 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.