John and Nate discuss the news that Kawhi Leonard won’t be cleared to start camp, the possibility of trading Kawhi (4:18), and whether the Kawhi trade and full-draft trades in general are worth it (5:51). Also, Mitchell Robinson won’t be back until the winter (15:00), and Joel Embiid agrees to an extension. (23:55)Plus, more mailbag questions on whether injuries are ruining the playoffs (27:36), Scoot Henderson’s potential (35:00) the big scary Apron (38:39) , whether the Sixers are overrated going into the season (42:21), how we watch basketball and how to improve your own basketball-watching (45:34), and whether teams will also “position” themselves for the 2026 draft. (52:09)
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Won’t Be Ready for Camp

John and Nate discuss disagreements on recent extensions involving Jamal Murray, Andrew Nembhard, and TJ McConnell.  Then, a typically great series of questions from our listeners:Is it better to have good players paid a little more than they’re worth or value contracts for solid players? 15:29Will the new CBA restrictions chill activity at the trade deadline? 17:32How much do teams prioritize acquiring players who are friends with the star? 20:32Flagg vs Wemby? 25:36Has Okongwu shown enough for the Hawks to trade Capela? 27:56How we view the Rockets’ plethora of young prospects. 31:25The New Orleans situation with Ingram and no apparent centers. 43:03How John handled it when players’ names got out in trade talks. 47:40What will be some of the key tactical developments and trends this season? 54:00
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September Mailbag!

We are honored to be graced by official Summer League Award Voter John Hollinger to hand out some unofficial Summer League Awards: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 you thought they wouldWho are you worried about?Best defensive player?Best rookie in the 2nd half of the first round?Best “sleeper,” i.e. 2nd round or undrafted?Best sophomore?“Too good for summer league?”Wish you were hereMost overrated summer league?Most underrated summer league?Victory lap (prematurely)Looking rock solid, just going to be a solid NBA playerPick you totally didn’t understand that was confirmed
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2024 Summer League Extravaganza!

John and Nate discuss all the big events of the last few days:John’s most surprising transactionHow good the PG Sixers are, and what cap shenanigans they can use to add a power forward.Our West power rankings as it stands todayThe fit of Hartenstein and Caruso in OKCKlay Thompson, Quentin Grimes, and Naji Marshall in Dallas.Whether there’s any excuse for Denver losing KCP and how much it hurts them.Memphis’ potential to get back in the West mix.DeMar DeRozan’s potential fit with the Lakers.And the latest on what the heck the Pistons are doing.
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48 Hours into Free Agency

John Hollinger &amp; Nate Duncan wrap-up the NBA Finals and go through a big docket on the draft and transaction season.How good is Boston historically?What to make of this Dallas season and where they need to get betterThe Pistons firing of Monty WilliamsThe Siakam and Monk new contractsCaruso for GiddeyEvaluating players at the top of the draft:Ron HollandZaccharie RisacherStephon CastleAlex SarrReed SheppardDonovan Clingan
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The Top of the Draft; Evaluating Boston and Dallas; Transaction Wrap-Up

John Hollinger &amp; Nate Duncan look at the key extensions that could determine many teams’ paths next season. Included:Boston with Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Sam Hauser.Minnesota with Rudy GobertNew Orleans with Brandon Ingram and Jose AlvaradoDenver with KCP, Aaron Gordon, and Jamal MurrayMiami with Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin, and Bam AdebayoNew York with Jalen Brunson and Julius RandlePhoenix with Kevin Durant
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The Veteran Extensions of 2024-25

John and Nate discuss the value of some of the biggest trade candidates of the 2024 offseason. Who might ask out, and who will their teams be willing to move? It’s going to be a fascinating offseason with the complications of the new Second Apron and teams looking to move good players but also improve on the floor.
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The 2024 Offseason Trade Candidates

John and Nate catch up on the playoffs so far and discuss:The best team so far?Who among the Cavs principles of JB Bickerstaff, Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen will be back next year?Whether Jalen Brunson has emerged as a top-5 player?The coaching performancesThe playoff crucibleWho withstood?Who is ash?Whether drafting Bronny James on his own merits would be as absurd as some are making it out to be
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Playoffs Week 4: The CRUCIBLE 2024

John and Nate catch up on the playoffs so far and discuss:The key strategic trends of the playoffs so farThe best team so far?Whether Jalen Brunson has emerged as a top-5 player?The coaching performancesMost surprising playersMost disappointing playersThe playoff crucibleWho withstood?Who is ash?Plus they give their opinions on the Budenholzer and Lee hires in Phoenix and Charlotte.
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Playoffs Week 3: The CRUCIBLE 2024

John and Nate catch up on the playoffs so far and discuss:The best team so far?Where we’d edit our overall predictionsThe biggest change to our pre series predictionsBest and worst predictions we’ve made?Best coaching job, and best specific coaching adjustmentsWorst coaching job, and worst adjustments or non-adjustmentsMost surprising playersMost disappointing playersBest GameWorst gameBest individual performance in a gameMVP/ first-team all playoffs (any position)The playoff crucible (rotation players who either thrived or couldn’t hack it)Who withstood?Who is ash?
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Playoffs Week 1: The CRUCIBLE 2024

Zach Lowe joins John and Nate to draft the star players we think are most likely to be on another team 18 months from now at the start of the 2025-26 season.Plus, John and Nate set the playoff field in the West and discuss the future of the teams we’ve eliminated.
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Zach Lowe: The Stars Most Likely to Change Teams

A special 3-man pod with John, Danny, and Nate discusses the best players in the NBA. Where do Giannis, Jokic, LeBron, Shai, Steph, Luka, Tatum, KD, Kawhi, Edwards, AD, Brunson, and the rest of the All-NBA talents come in on the eve of a playoffs that will prove us all wrong?
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The Top-10 Players in the NBA 2023-24

John and Nate pick the NBA’s best passer, dunker, floater game, handle, and athlete.Then we rule an Eastern Conference team that doesn’t have their draft picks from ‘25 to ‘27 and will be looking to trade a point guard this season out of the playoffs, and discuss what they can do going forward.Plus, what does John think of the NBA moving the draft to 2 nights as a former executive?
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The NBA’s Best Passer, Dunker, Floater, Handle, and Athlete

It’s time to look at the best coaches in the NBA. What are the ways to evaluate a coach? How do the young wunderkinder stack up against the established playoff coaches? John and Nate look at the best coaches in the league.Plus, we each eliminate another team from the playoffs and take stock of their organizations.
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Coach Rankings 2023-24 Part 1

John and Nate look back on perhaps the biggest trade deadline ever to evaluate all these transactions a year on. How do the KD and Kyrie deals look, and would we have still done them as both teams? Who won the Westbrook/Conley/Russell swap? How have the trading trends evolved since this year? And which acquisitions actually fortified playoff teams?
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Revisiting the 2023 Trade Deadline

A big topic of the day is whether offense is too high right now. We discuss whether that is in fact the case, and suggest a number of interesting possible solutions, including many which haven’t yet been proposed.Next a discussion of the unintended (but entirely foreseeable) consequences of the NBA’s 65-game rule.John explains the rationale for both sides in the Steven Adams trade between Houston and Memphis.The going gets tougher as we again rule a team out of the playoffs.Finally, we discuss some of the more realistic trades we might see at the upcoming trade deadline. 
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Is There Too Much Offense? And How to Fix It

Join Dunc'd On Prime with an unprecedented offer: a 1 month free trial!John and Nate start by discussing the pros and cons of the Siakam trade. Would we ultimately have done the deal knowing his likely contract expectations?Then, we scrape the bottom of the Joe Johnson Memorial Barrel to fill out our East All-Star teams, before we wrack our brains on how to limit ourselves to 12 in the West.
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2024 All-Stars, Would We Have Done the Siakam Trade?

John and Nate discuss:The Memphis Grizzlies’ future now that injuries have officially wrecked their season.Theories on why this year’s bad teams are worse than any other year’s bad teams.What the Knicks might be looking for with Quentin Grimes available and the Magic for Wendell Carter or Markelle Fultz. Also, what team could most use Dejounte Murray?What other available players could potentially help a playoff team?Four more episodes with Nate &amp; Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger &amp; Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.
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Why Are Bad Teams So Bad? And the Minnows of the Trade Market

John and Nate discuss Jonathan Kuminga’s loss of confidence in Steve Kerr, and whether it makes sense for the Warriors to make a big deadline move.  Then, a look at the markets for Donovan Mitchell, Pascal Siakam, Dejounte Murray, DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, Kyle Kuzma, and Alex Caruso.Catch every Hollinger &amp; Duncan Episode on Dunc’d On Prime, plus five more Episodes per week with Nate Duncan and Danny Leroux. You also get Daily Duncs, Dan Feldman’s newsletter analysis of the most important NBA writing and news of the day, and Seth Partnow’s Nerd Nosh as well.  DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm
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The Big Fish of the 2024 Trade Deadline

John reports back from the G-League showcase. Who stood out among roster players and the G-League Ignite?Then we rule 2 teams out of the playoffs (guess who!) and discuss what their struggles this season mean for their futures.Finally, we start to assess the trade market. Which teams are willing to move important players? And would the Jazz really trade Lauri Markkanen?For every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode ad-free, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm
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G-League Showcase and Trade Scuttlebutt; The Futures of the Spurs and Hornets

The "Piñata Tier," as John likes to call them, is the subject of our final installment of the organization rankings including the bottom 12 teams. John and Nate examine each team’s organizational resume and determine which they’d most (and least) want running their team. Which team will claim the coveted 29th spot?!Miss Part II? Subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm
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NBA Organization Rankings Part III 2023-24

A former executive and someone who will never be one are definitely the most qualified people to evaluate NBA organizations! But if we don’t do it, who will? We examine each team’s organizational resume and determine which we’d most want running our team if we were fans.For every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode ad-free, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm
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NBA Organization Rankings 2023-24

John BLOWS OUT YOUR EARDRUMS with the panic alarm. Which front offices and fan bases should be DESPAIRING over their teams’ performance so far this season.But first, we take stock of the first couple weeks of NBA Cup play and discuss what’s worked and what could be improved. Plus, we somehow manage to find a team to rule out of the playoffs.For every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode ad-free, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm
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Time to Panic?!?!?!?!????!!!??

The Sixers and Clippers stared each other down for 4 months, until a deal was finally done a week into the season. What changed to finally get this over the finish line?John and Nate also hit on how good this Clippers team is, the price that was ultimately paid to get the deal done, and what could be next up both teams’ sleeves to address the remaining holes on the roster.Then we give some early impressions and concerns from the first week of the year.For every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode ad-free, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm
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Why James Harden is in LA

John and Nate discuss the latest with James Harden leaving the Sixers and predict how the situation will play out.Then, a look at our picks for biggest over- and underachievers, our most difficult to predict teams this year, and our thoughts on the best and worst offenses in the NBA this season.For every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode ad-free, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm
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Team Outlook Superlatives; Slippin’ Jimmy

With the whole saga now in hindsight, John and Nate apply their 20/20 vision to how this worked out for the Bucks, Celtics, Blazers, and everyone who missed out on Dame and Jrue. Were the Bucks somewhat hoisted on their own petard with their insistence on secrecy?Plus, why Nate thinks it’s possible that James Harden will still be on the Sixers past the trade deadline, and John and Nate evaluate the Devin Vassell extension and what it means for the market.For every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode ad-free, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm
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Lillard, Jrue, and Harden

John and Nate look at the latest news, including Kelly Oubre’s signing in Philadelphia and whether it makes sense for the Pacers to trade Buddy Hield. Then, we continue with more great mailbag questions:Players we expect to have big leaps in output this yearThe team whose offseason looks good now but could blow up in their facesDo owners who are more involved hurt their teams?Who would have the best package in a trade for Joel Embiid?Which of the league’s top-20 players are most likely to be elsewhere in the next 2 years?For every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode ad-free, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm
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Training Camp Eve

We start with the topics du jour: discussion of Team USA’s disastrous World Cup; the league’s new resting policy and its effects, Kevin Porter, Jr.’s arrest for domestic violence, Trey Murphy III’s injury, and the Lakers signing Christian Wood.Then, more great mailbag questions:What are the best skill improvements we’ve seen?When should a team rebuild, go all-in, or something in between?And, a long discussion on who is the GOAT GM?For every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode ad-free, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm
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Mailbag Du Jour

It’s about time to find out what’s on our listeners’ minds via a late summer mailbag. We’ve got some great questions:What do we think of the Knicks lawsuit vs the Raptors?How about the NBA fining James Harden $100,000?How secure are “wink-wink” deals?Is it possible each of the top-5 teams in the East is worse next year?Which stars make a sum greater than their parts?Which year will Luka be the top player in the league, if ever?Who would be the best fitting big for the Lakers to sign?What do we think of the criticisms that the new CBA limits contracts for mid-market guys?How do frozen draft picks and exceptions to the salary cap work?For every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode ad-free, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm
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Late Summer Mailbag

John and Nate lock in on everything that took place in Las Vegas during NBA Summer League, and answer the following questions: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 you thought they wouldWho are you worried about?Best defensive player?Best rookie in the 2nd half of the first round?Best “sleeper,” i.e. 2nd round or undrafted?Best sophomore?“Too good for summer league?”Wish you were hereMost overrated summer league?Most underrated summer league?Victory lap (prematurely)Looking rock solid, just going to be a solid NBA playerPick you totally didn’t understand that was confirmedMost enjoyable player to watchFor every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode ad-free, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm
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Summer League Superlatives 2023

John and Nate review the signings of 2023 and pick:Best Contract Worst contractMost surprising contract  Best minimum signingBest Exception signingBoom or Bust?  Most impactful signing for 2022-23Most impactful long-term signingBest under the radar signingAnd, most importantly, we pick our best meal in Vegas.For every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode ad-free, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm
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The Best and Worst of Summer 2023

John and Nate discuss the big initial trends of free agency, focusing on the big cap space teams. How would we rank Detroit, Houston, Indiana, Oklahoma City, Orlando, San Antonio, Sacramento, and Utah for how their cap space flexibility was used.We also have debates on the Jerami Grant contract, the Dillon Brooks contract, the Domantas Sabonis renegotiation and extension, and much more, including a live reaction to Miles Bridges taking the qualifying offer.Of course, there’s a big discussion on the potential futures of James Harden and Damian Lillard.Plus, why do John and Isiah Thomas apparently think so similarly?For every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode, five additional ad-free episodes per week from Nate and Danny and much more, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Offseason Sale!
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Free Agency Tour de Force

John and Nate have quite different takes on the Bradley Beal trade, with John not being a fan and Nate liking it. Then a big discussion of the NBA draft as they each give their top-10 on their board. All the big questions are definitively answered, including what the Hornets should do at 2, what to make of raw high-upside guys like Cam Whitmore and the Thompson twins, which of Jarace Walker and Taylor Hendricks is a better power forward prospect, plus John’s sleepers for later in the draft.For every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode, five additional ad-free episodes per week from Nate and Danny and much more, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Offseason Sale!
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Debating the Beal Trade and the NBA Draft

John and Nate continue last week’s discussion as we cover all of the veteran extension candidates throughout the league, such as Anthony Davis, Donovan Mitchell, Jamal Murray, Dejounte Murray, Lauri Markkanen, Giannis Antetokounmpo, DeMar DeRozan, Klay Thompson, and more.We also get into an extensive analysis of what Golden State can do to reduce their luxury tax bill and how Michael Winger should approach Kristaps Porzingis’ free agency in Washington.For every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode, five additional ad-free episodes per week from Nate and Danny and much more, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Offseason Sale!Listen to Nate and Danny live call playoff games via Playback. Bookmark the schedule of games.
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H&D: Veteran Extensions Part 33 1/3

With Boston winning Game 4, what are their chances against Miami?What is going to happen with all these prime coaching vacancies and prime coaches available? We assess the quality of the openings and the candidates. Plus, what do we think of the calls to fire Joe Mazzulla.Then, a look back on some of the key coaching questions of the playoffs, and we pick a playoff MVP and first-team all playoffs.Finally, John discusses some of the topics discussed at the NBA combine.For every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode, five additional ad-free episodes per week from Nate and Danny and much more, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Offseason Sale!Listen to Nate and Danny live call playoff games via Playback. Bookmark the schedule of games.
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The Topics of May

How do John and Nate feel about San Antonio as a landing place for Victor Wembanyama? What should they be trying to do to build around him?In the rest of the lottery, which picks might be available in trade? How will the new CBA affect these trades?The Sixers have moved on from Doc Rivers. Was it the right decision?Catch every Hollinger &amp; Duncan Episode on Dunc’d On Prime, plus five more Episodes per week with Nate Duncan and Danny Leroux. You also get Daily Duncs, Dan Feldman’s newsletter analysis of the most important NBA writing and news of the day, and Seth Partnow’s Nerd Nosh as well. DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fmWatch playoff games with Nate &amp; Danny via Playback.  International League Pass viewers can watch the game on Playback; it’s second screen for US viewers until next season! Bookmark the schedule of games.
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Lottery Madness

John and Nate discuss the key news of the week, with Mike Budenholzer being fired in Milwaukee and Dillion Brooks being told he will not return under “any circumstances” in Memphis.Then, a look at all 4 second round series through 2 games. Who has the advantage between LA and Golden State? Why has Denver gone out 2-0 against Phoenix, and who would Denver rather face in the Conference Finals?We also pick our MVP of the playoffs, discuss the best and worst coaching jobs, and biggest surprising and disappointing performances.And, of course, who has withstood the PLAYOFF CRUCIBLE?Catch every Hollinger &amp; Duncan Episode on Dunc’d On Prime, plus five more Episodes per week with Nate Duncan and Danny Leroux. You also get Daily Duncs, Dan Feldman’s newsletter analysis of the most important NBA writing and news of the day, and Seth Partnow’s Nerd Nosh as well. DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fmWatch playoff games with Nate &amp; Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games.
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2023 Playoffs Week 3

With all series through 5 games, John and Nate discuss the Bucks’ collapse, whether this season is indeed a “failure,” and hit on where the Bucks can go from here.Plus grading the playoffs so far for various superstars around the league, what will happen in the Grizzlies/Lakers series, and of course who withstood the PLAYOFF CRUCIBLE and who turned to ASH.Catch every Hollinger &amp; Duncan Episode on Dunc’d On Prime, plus five more Episodes per week with Nate Duncan and Danny Leroux. You also get Daily Duncs, Dan Feldman’s newsletter analysis of the most important NBA writing and news of the day, and Seth Partnow’s Nerd Nosh as well. DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fmWatch playoff games with Nate &amp; Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games.
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2023 Playoffs Week 2

John and Nate look ahead to the playoffs and discussMost interesting seriesLeast interesting seriesIndividual player matchup you are most interested in seeingStar player with the toughest matchupStar player with the easiest matchupBest coaching matchupBiggest coaching mismatchSeries with the most variablesRotation players most likely to have their roles cutDeep rotation players who could emergeMost important non-star player who will affect the outcome of a seriesBest playoff defenseBest playoff offensePlus, we pick every series until the Finals, with some really interesting disagreements.Catch every Hollinger &amp; Duncan Episode on Dunc’d On Prime, plus five more Episodes per week with Nate Duncan and Danny Leroux. You also get Daily Duncs, Dan Feldman’s newsletter analysis of the most important NBA writing and news of the day, and Seth Partnow’s stats nuggets as well.  
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The 4th Annual Playoff Extravaganza

For the first time, John Hollinger joins Nate to rank the top-10 players in the NBA. Where do Embiid, Giannis, Steph, KD, Jokic, LeBron, Tatum, and Luka come in?  There are significant disagreements at the top on how to weight established playoff performance against regular season value and the potential for improvement.  The discussion goes all the way down to players in the 20s.Catch every Hollinger &amp; Duncan Episode on Dunc’d On Prime, plus five more Episodes per week with Nate Duncan and Danny Leroux. You also get Daily Duncs, Dan Feldman’s newsletter analysis of the most important NBA writing and news of the day, and Seth Partnow’s stats nuggets as well.  
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Top-10 Players in the NBA

John and Nate predict the playoff field, but really use the exercise as an excuse to discuss where the 5 teams they are ruling out of the playoffs are going from here.Catch every Hollinger &amp; Duncan Episode on Dunc’d On Prime, plus five more Episodes per week with Nate Duncan and Danny Leroux. You also get Daily Duncs, Dan Feldman’s newsletter analysis of the most important NBA writing and news of the day, and Seth Partnow’s stats nuggets as well.  DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm
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The Playoff Field is Set in Our Minds

It’s time again to look at the coaching profession and decide which coaches we’d want coaching our team for the next 4 years.  It’s a tough year to evaluate coaching with some of the best coaches having down years and other surprising young coaches coming up with less of a track record.Catch every Hollinger &amp; Duncan Episode on Dunc’d On Prime, plus five more Episodes per week with Nate Duncan and Danny Leroux. You also get Daily Duncs, Dan Feldman’s newsletter analysis of the most important NBA writing and news of the day, and Seth Partnow’s stats nuggets as well.  DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm
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Coach Rankings 2022-23

It’s time to look at each team with big expectations this season and figure out whether they are contenders or pretenders.Also, a look at why Quin Snyder took the Atlanta job and what his task looks like from a coaching and personnel perspective.But first, John and Nate rule two teams out of the playoffs and discuss where this season leaves them.Catch every Hollinger &amp; Duncan Episode on Dunc’d On Prime, plus five more Episodes per week with Nate Duncan and Danny Leroux. You also get Daily Duncs, Dan Feldman’s newsletter analysis of the most important NBA writing and news of the day, and Seth Partnow’s stats nuggets as well.  DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm
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Contender or Pretender?

John provides his front office insider perspective on the drama with Gary Payton II’s failed physical and the 4-team trade.Then we discuss the biggest overall trends and takeaways from this deadline, including why the prices for players have gone sky-high and the chances that will change in the future.We also pick our most obscure player traded, and look back on our pre-trade deadline draft where we picked the teams most likely to make a move.Finally, the top buyout candidates and their best fit, including where would make sense for John Wall or Russell Westbrook.To get the full discussion plus every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode and much, much more, subscribe to to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Trade Deadline Sale before it ends:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm
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We Aren’t Done With the Deadline

John and Nate discuss everything they can on the deadline.  The front office perspective on the Suns/Nets trade, the biggest winners and losers, which teams improved the most this year and in the future, our favorite and least-favorite moves, and much more.To get the full episode plus every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode and much, much more, subscribe to to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Trade Deadline Sale before it ends:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm
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Trade Deadline Extravaganza Sneak Preview

Using the Mock Trade Deadline as a guide, John and Nate discuss the values for the key players going forward at this deadline.  Who would be the ideal target for the Bucks? Which team that isn’t really being discussed could make a big move?But first, we rule two teams out of the playoffs and discuss the state of their organizations going forward.To get even more trade-deadline coverage – including our mock trade deadline – subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Trade Deadline Sale:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm
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Big Questions for the Deadline

John and Nate draft all of the teams in the NBA in order of the greatest likelihood to make a significant move at the trade deadline, with plenty of analysis on each team's chances of shaking things up.To get even more trade-deadline coverage – including our mock trade deadline – subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Trade Deadline Sale:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm
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Trade Deadline Draft

John and Nate review the resumes of active players that we think are more likely than not to be Hall of Famers, including locks if they retired tomorrow, borderline vets, players on the path, and also select young stars just beginning their careers that we expect to make it.To get every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode (and much, much, much more), subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm
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[Better Audio] Who Are the Future Hall of Famers?

John, Danny, and Nate rank the top prospects 23 and under in the NBA. Which of these players would we most want on our franchise for the rest of their careers?We also rank which players were hardest to rank, and who has the potential to move up or down this list the most in the next year.Subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Seth Partnow Sale!duncdon.supportingcast.fm
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The Top Prospects in the NBA 2022-23

In this episode of Real Good, Commissioner of the WNBA Cathy Engelbert shares how she approached the development of a landmark agreement to improve player pay and benefits, and our hosts and guests dive into what needs to change in order for women pro athletes to be celebrated in the way they deserve. Use this link or search  "Real Good" in your podcast player to subscribe.
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"Real Good" Podcast: Creating a Player-First Business Model with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert

The last 10 teams in our organization rankings, plus which teams were the biggest risers and fallers over the past year, which organizations are the most over- and underrated, which were hardest to rank, and the organizations with the most potential to rise and fall over the next year.Take advantage of our Special Seth Partnow Sale! Sign up here for Dunc'd On Prime, the only place to get all Hollinger &amp; Duncan episodes and Seth's new content!
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Lower-Tier Organization Rankings 2022-23

John and Nate continue their organization rankings with some major disagreements about teams in the mid-pack. Why are the Bucks not top-tier despite winning a championship? How do we reconcile the huge plusses and minuses from the Pelicans? How about Phoenix’s good track record and weird process? Plus a few more interesting teams that are rising in the rankings.Take advantage of our Special Seth Partnow Sale! Sign up here for Dunc'd On Prime, the only place to get all Hollinger &amp; Duncan episodes and Seth's new content!
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H&D: Mid-Tier Organization Rankings 2022-23

John and Nate go through their top-tier organizations, trying to make sense of the myriad changes in the league and its teams over the last year. What ownership and management would we want running a team that we were a fan of?Then, Seth Partnow, former head of analytics for the Milwaukee Bucks, discusses his new role with Dunc’d On Prime which includes posting a couple times a week and proprietary stats support. He introduces some of the new stats he’ll be providing, plus some observations he’s gleaned from his analysis early in the season.You can read Seth's introduction to Dunc'd On here.Take advantage of our Special Seth Partnow Sale! Sign up here for Dunc'd On Prime, the only place to get all Hollinger &amp; Duncan episodes and Seth's new content!
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H&D: Organization Rankings 2022-23; Seth Partnow is Joining Dunc’d On!

John and Nate look back at their season predictions and take some mulligans on their worst efforts. Then each ranks their top-3 predictions that most needed a re-do.Sign up here for Dunc'd On Prime, the only place to get all Hollinger &amp; Duncan episodes. If you want to know more about Dunc'd On Prime and why we're making this move, please read this letter from Nate to our listeners.
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One-Month Season Prediction Mulligans

The Brooklyn Nets embarrassment continues with Kyrie Irving’s anti-semitic controversy and the hiring of Boston’s suspended coach Ime Udoka.On the actual basketball floor, is it time to panic for the Nets?  How about the 3-5 defending champion Warriors? John saw the Clippers in person, can they get out of this tailspin? And the Wolves haven’t looked the way they want to with Rudy Gobert, what are the chances of that Improving?Plus, we ensure a team will immediately go on a 3-game winning streak by ruling them out of the playoffs.Sign up here for Dunc'd On Prime, the only place to get all Hollinger &amp; Duncan episodes. If you want to know more about Dunc'd On Prime and why we're making this move, please read this letter from Nate to our listeners.
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Time to Panic?!?!?!?!?

John Hollinger and Nate Duncan discuss some absolutely fascinating extensions completed over the last week, including Kevin Porter, Jr., DeAndre Hunter, Nassir Little, Jordan Poole, and Andrew Wiggins.Then John explains his pick of the 76ers to win the championship, and they discuss other season prediction agreements and disagreements. Sign up here for Dunc'd On Prime, the only place to get all Hollinger &amp; Duncan episodes. If you want to know more about Dunc'd On Prime and why we're making this move, please read this letter from Nate to our listeners.
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Extension SZN; Notable Season Predictions

Why John would have suspended Draymond, and why Nate wouldn’t have. Plus, the Thursday Daily Duncs. Get the full Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode only on Dunc'd On Prime.You can sign up for Dunc'd On Prime here. If you want to know more about Dunc'd On Prime and why we're making this move, please read this letter from Nate to our listeners.Thursday Daily Duncs (10/13/22)Patrick Beverley-Russell WestbrookSomething or nothing? In the Lakers' preseason loss to the Timberwolves yesterday, Patrick Beverley tried to bring his floormates together during a stoppage. Russell Westbrook didn't join.As much as Beverley has talked up his fast friendship with Westbrook now that they're teammates in Los Angeles, there are many years of them being nemeses.But I'm going with nothing.Westbrook, who was called for a foul on the preceding play, might have been talking to a referee. Though resisting Beverley's continued attempts to wave him into the huddle, Westbrook high-fived Beverley while taking his spot outside the paint. By that time, Westbrook might have thought he was too late to huddle and it was time for the free throw.Mostly, it's the high-five that does it for me. That's a key piece of evidence people overly thirsty for Lakers drama are overlookingDraymond GreenThe Warriors didn't suspend Draymond Green for punching Jordan Poole in the face.Why not?Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN:I'm told that the Warriors, they put a significant amount of weight on the fact that opening night was ring night, that the players are going to get their rings. Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, Steph Curry – their fourth championship in Golden State. The banner is going to be raised. They did not treat this like it was one of 82. They didn't want to suspend Draymond Green and keep him from that. Now, if this incident had happened in the regular season or if this had just been a normal opening night and they weren't there as defending champions, there probably would've been a suspension for Draymond Green.This strikes me as reasonable. Green was integral to the Warriors winning the championship. The ring-and-banner ceremony is a uniquely special moment in celebrating that massive accomplishment.There are two, overlapping questions about how Golden State should have punished Green: How severe should the punishment have been? What punishment is appropriate? You can think Green deserved a harsher penalty than he got while believing suspending him for ring night wouldn't have been a fitting punishment.My problem with the logic, though: Why didn't the Warriors just suspend Green for their previous two preseason games (which he missed anyway while away from the team) and maybe their last preseason game tomorrow (which he'll probably play in)? If Golden State wanted to send a message of a suspension while allowing Green to attend ring night, that would have been an easy middle ground.Instead, the Warriors went out of their way to say Green's weeklong absence wasn't a suspension.Jeanie BussRich Eisen asked Lakers owner Jeannie Buss who's in her inner circle.Buss:“People are fascinated with that for some reason. I could ask you, do you ever ask Mark Cuban who his inner circle is? Or Joe Lacob who his inner circle is? There’s just something about being a woman I think people feel like, ‘Oh, what crutches does she need, or what does she lean on, because she’s not capable of doing it herself.’ I have great people that I work with. People seem most interested in Linda Rambis, who I’ve been working with for over 30 years. I’ve operated in the same style since I started working with the organization and, even before that, with the Great Western Forum putting on events. And I build – I’m a leader. I’m not a dictator. I like to build consensus. I like to hear from everybody at the table. And then ultimately people need to understand, I’m the governor of the team, and I’m held accountable for every decision that’s made both business and basketball. So if anything goes wrong, it’s on my watch, and I’m held accountable for it.”People are fascinated with Buss' inner circle because they care about the Lakers. People caring so deeply about the Lakers has made Buss a lot of money, by the way. The franchise has made numerous questionable-at-best decisions, and people are so invested in the team, they want to understand who's behind those decisions.There has been major interest in the Mavericks' power structure under Mark Cuban. Ditto the Warriors under Joe Lacob, though winning breeds contentment. The Lakers can't just tell fans to relax and trust the front office.What does Buss mean when she says she's held accountable for the Lakers' decisions? She's not at risk of losing her position. She'll suffer the financial losses (or, more accurately, lesser financial gains). But she can just try again next time. As the Robert Sarver situation showed, owners are – in many ways – above accountability.People in basketball operations usually aren't.Unless they operate in the shadows of Jeanie Buss' inner circle. In that case, they're fairly well shielded.Damian LillardTrail Blazers star Damian Lillard revealed more about his 2021 offseason meeting with LeBron James and Anthony Davis at LeBron's house in Los Angeles.Lillard, via Logan Murdock of The Ringer:“Like, man, what if that happened? What if I did go? I thought about it. At that point, I was thinking about a lot of things.”Lillard added: “I was like, ‘If I’m going to ever look at a different situation than mine, I’m going to look at one where I know I’m going to have a great chance to win.’”Lillard landed where he always does: loyal to Portland. I think it's cool Lillard has his own values and continues to stick with them. There are obviously temptations to join better teams.However, I'm not sure the Lakers had enough ammo to trade for Lillard. Maybe if he demanded a trade specifically to Los Angeles. Maybe. But it's tough to imagine how the Trail Blazers would've reacted to something so out of character.Lillard's meeting with LeBron and Davis at LeBron's house sounds similar to Russell Westbrook's meeting with LeBron and Davis at LeBron's house. The Lakers, of course, traded for Westbrook that summer.Tyler HerroThe Heat signed Tyler Herro to a four-year, $120 million contract extension. (The deal could theoretically be worth $130 million with incentives. Emphasis on theoretically.)Want an idea how these negotiations unfold (beyond just listening to our annual Mock Rookie Extensions podcast, of course)?Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald:Herro said Tuesday that the Heat made its initial extension offer on July 1, the first day that he became eligible for one. The first offer was four years, $100 million, Herro said.The Heat, over the ensuing weeks, raised the offer to “like $112 [million], then $120 [million] and then $130” million, factoring in potential incentives, Herro said.The significance of the Heat offering Herro an extension July 1: That shows they wanted to keep him rather than use him in a trade for someone like Kevin Durant or Donovan Mitchell. Once he signed the extension, Herro counts at his actual 2022-23 salary outgoing in a trade but the average of his salaries in 2022-23 and the four seasons of the extension outgoing.Simply, trading Herro became far more complicated with the extension – a burden Miami wouldn't have accepted if wanting to trade Herro. The Heat were apparently willing to accept that limitation as early as July 1.Andre DrummondBulls center Andre Drummond has made 3-of-4 3-pointers this preseason.Like many centers, Drummond relishes opportunities to play like a guard. With the Pistons, Stan Van Gundy did the best job satisfying Drummond's desire to touch the ball more often, having the center serve as a passing hub from the high post. Drummond was actually good at that. Forays into shooting have been more erratic.Drummond tried to make himself a threat from beyond the arc his last season-and-a-half in Detroit, but he connected on just 6-of-59 triples (10%).Maybe this will be different.If not, Chicago could again tap Drummond's passing. Already an offense not defined by traditional positional roles, the Bulls are down a playmaker with point guard Lonzo Ball injured.Zach LoweZach Lowe of ESPN published the top 10 of his annual League Pass Rankings.The most watchable team: the Brooklyn Nets. And on some nights, I totally agree. They have the lure of massive untapped upside – or the possibility of spectacular failure. But when Kyrie Irving is out, there just isn't the same appeal (in either direction).The safer pick is Lowe's second choice: the Golden State Warriors. Their chemistry is under the microscope after Draymond Green punched Jordan Poole. Plus, not only do the Warriors play a well-established enjoyable style of basketball, they're trying to integrate several intriguing youngsters, creating a compelling present-vs.-future debate.Patrick EwingGeorgetown posted an enjoyable video of Patrick Ewing watching his current Hoyas players trying to name 90s Knicks by pictures. Considering these Georgetown players weren't even born when Ewing last played for New York, I thought they did pretty well. But it is fun to watch them struggle.For anyone – Hoya or otherwise – wanting to brush up on their 90s Knicks, I recommend "Blood in the Garden" by Chris Herring.Sacramento KingsThe Kings installed a bell in their practice facility to honor certain overlooked plays. Harrison Barnes earned the first ring by taking a charge. But when someone hit the bell, it broke.Classic Kangz.They have since replaced the bell.Trey Murphy IIISpeaking of bloopers, Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III broke up Kyle Lowry's hit-ahead pass to Bam Adebayo – right off the backboard into New Orleans' own basket. Adebayo quickly raised his hand to claim credit for the bucket, which he was entitled to as the closest Heat player.-Dan Feldman
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H&D on Prime Teaser: the Draymond Suspension and Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs

We recap the enthralling Victor Wembanyama vs Scoot Henderson showdown in Vegas. Are these guys generational prospects?Then a breakdown of the Tyler Herro extension in Miami, followed by a breakdown of the best and worst offenses in the NBA. Which teams do we expect to pace the NBA this year after so many of the best offenses a year ago made big changes? Plus, can last year’s worst get out of the cellar?With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.As of mid-October, the full suite of Hollinger &amp; Duncan episodes will be available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime. Become a member!
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Wemby Stadium

John and Nate discuss the new plan for the show and the reasons behind their move to Dunc'd On Prime.You can sign up for Dunc'd On Prime here. If you want to know more about Dunc'd On Prime and why we're making this move, please read this letter from Nate to our listeners.
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Hollinger & Duncan is Moving to Dunc'd On Prime!

With Robert Sarver starting the selling process, it is clear that the NBPA is the most powerful union in sports now. What else can we take away from this sordid tale?An epidemic of knee injuries has hit the NBA. How will the setbacks for Robert Williams, Lonzo Ball, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander affect their teams?With the deadline to sign the qualifying offer approaching, what will happen with Miles Bridges and the Hornets?We also discuss potential CBA changes for the midseason tournament and the age limit.With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.As of mid-October, the full suite of Hollinger &amp; Duncan episodes will be available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime. Become a member!
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Sarver Gone; C’s Knees; CBA Negotiations

In the wake of acquiring Donovan Mitchell, how good is Cleveland now and in the next few years? What else would they need to contend? Did Utah make the right call taking Cleveland’s package? What will become of the rest of Utah’s veterans?Then we look at how Utah will fit in to the bottom of the league now, and which of the 7 contenders we expect to have the 3-worst records and a 14% shot at Wembanyana.Plus, we take more mailbag questions.With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.Subscribe to Nate's podcast Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!
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How Good Are the Cavs? What’s Next for Utah? Who is the League’s Worst this Year? Plus more Mailbag.

John and Nate look at RJ Barrett’s extension in New York. Would we have done it, and what does it mean for the Mitchell trade?Is there an issue with players like Chet Holmgren playing in Pro-Ams? And how will his career and OKC’s trajectory be influenced by his Lisfranc injury?Then more great summer mailbag questions, including which team has the best rebuild, OKC, ORL, HOU, or DET?What would have happened if the Lakers never traded for AD?Who are the most forgettable Finals teams of the past 40 years?With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.Subscribe to Nate's podcast Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!
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Which Rebuild Looks the Best; RJ Barrett Extension; Chet Injury; Mailbag

Tons of great questions from our listeners: LeBron’s extension, the playoff series that most changed our opinions on a player, why handshake deals for future legal contracts are considered cap circumvention, the effect of the Ben Simmons settlement, what would surprise “casuals” the most about the day-to-day life in a front office, should we have a max salary, and more.With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.Subscribe to Nate's podcast Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!Watch playoff games with Nate &amp; Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games.
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Summer Mailbag 8.19.22

Nate and John watched dozens of hours of Summer League, and now convene to discuss some of the standout players, for good or for ill. Included:The best rookieWho changed your opinion the most for the betterMost disappointing player“I nailed this one,” guys who looked exactly like you thought they wouldWho are you worried aboutBest defensive playerBest rookie in the 2nd half of the first roundBest “sleeper,” 2nd round or undraftedBest sophomore“Too good for summer league” Most overrated summer leagueMost underrated summer leaguePremature Victory LabLooking rock solidPick you totally didn’t understand that was confirmedMost enjoyable player to watchWith @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.Subscribe to Nate's podcast Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!
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Summer League Prospect Extravaganza

First, a look at the Donovan Mitchell saga in Utah. Would we try to trade for him as the Knicks? And what dynamic will influence the negotiations?Then we go through the offseason and pick:Best Contract  Worst contractMost surprising contract   Best minimum signingBest Exception signingBoom or Bust?  Most impactful signing for 2022-23Most impactful long-term signingBest under the radar signingWith @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.Subscribe to Nate's podcast Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member! 
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The Best and Worst of the Offseason

With a week to chew on it, we look at some of the trends augured by the Rudy Gobert trade.It looks like the KD saga is going to continue for some time. Why is that, and how long can the rest of the league wait to conduct their business? If KD’s trade value is lower, what can really be done to get players to “honor” their contracts?We also discuss Donovan Mitchell destinations and go through to see how many teams really would be interested in him. Finally, which prospects are we most interested to see in Summer League?With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.Subscribe to Nate's podcast Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!
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LIttle to Discuss

John and Nate go through each team and determine whether it would make sense for them to trade for KD, then try to figure out what will eventually happen. We discuss Kyrie’s destination, then pivot to a live reaction to the Rudy Gobert trade. How good are the Wolves now, and what is the fit like with Gobert and KAT? A look at a few winners and losers of free agency, a discussion of the Dejounte Murray trade (remember that?), and finally discussion of the unprecedented Miles Bridges situation.With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.Subscribe to Nate's podcast Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week.Become a member!
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KD Trades; Gobert Live Reaction; Murray Trade; Free Agency Reaction

A slightly different angle on draft discussion, as we talk the highest upside players in the draft.  Nate and John have two different players as the top-2 upside guys.  We also discuss the considerations for the Sacramento Kings as they may look to move the number 4 pick.Plus, John discusses his memories of the trades from the top of the 2018 draft.With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!
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The Highest Upsides in the 2022 NBA Draft

Yeah, people don’t listen to the sequel as much as the original, but we’ve got more veteran extensions to discuss! Dillon Brooks, Caris LeVert, Jaylen Brown, Christian Wood, Larry Nance, Seth Curry, Jerami Grant, and more headline this week’s episode.With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!Watch playoff games with Nate &amp; Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games.
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Veteran Extensions 2½ Part Deux

With the decline of cap space and free agency, much of the key action revolves around veteran extensions. Tons of players are up for them, from KAT to Devin Booker among young stars, LeBron James and Damian Lillard among older stars, key Warriors players, possible trade candidates, basically every key vet on the Raptors, Myles Turner, and many more.With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!Watch playoff games with Nate &amp; Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games.
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The Key Veteran Extensions of the Summer

We start with a recap of the playoffs, our predictions, and what surprised us. Then a look ahead to the Finals and more predictions.Then the main event, as we pick our most interesting players of the offseason and discuss their potential fates.With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!Watch playoff games with Nate &amp; Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games.
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The Most Interesting Players This Offseason

John shares his reporting on some of the details of Tim Connelly moving to the Wolves and we discuss what to make of this from the Minnesota and Denver sides.We catch up on the conference finals, and pick the All-Playoffs first team, surprise players, and coaching moves we’ve liked in the playoffs.And finally, what happens with Kyrie this offseason?With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!Watch playoff games with Nate &amp; Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games..
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Nuggets Big Loss; Grizz Offseason; Conference Finals Takeaways

What’s next in Phoenix and Philly after very disappointing ends to the season? How should they handle the impending free agencies of Deandre Ayton and James Harden? Are they doomed to repeat these seasons if they run it back, or should they avoid overreacting?Plus what are the big lessons of this crazy second round going forward?  And who will face off in the NBA Finals?With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!Watch playoff games with Nate &amp; Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games.
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Lessons of the Second Round

The 1 seeds restored order in their respective series. How did they do it and how can the 4s respond? Is Golden State playing at a championship level right now? And is this Bucks/Celtics series going to determine the NBA champion? How can Milwaukee get back on track defensively?Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.
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Bucks/Celtics for the NBA Championship? Playoffs Week 4

Will the Suns ever cool off after their complete destruction of the Mavs and Luka Doncic in Game 2?What will be the next adjustment in the Boston Milwaukee series, which feels like it’s already been 4 different series in one?Can Memphis pull the upset on Golden State if Ja Morant continues to be the best player in the series?And Philly Miami…will continue for at least 2 more games.Finally, we discuss the Sacramento Kings coaching search.Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.
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Suns Scorch Luka: Playoffs Week 3

A number of stars have had really disappointing playoffs so far–is defense back?Is there any hope to keep Jaren Jackson out of foul trouble? What will happen to the Sixers and Wolves going forward? And who is our predicted NBA champion?Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.
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Revenge of the Defenses

Are Phoenix and Milwaukee sunk with the Booker and Middleton injuries? Who is the favorite now? What have been the best coaching adjustments? And the most surprising and disappointing players?Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via  iTunes   RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player. 
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2022 Playoffs Week 1

A different approach to the playoffs, in which John and Nate discuss:Most interesting seriesLeast interesting seriesIndividual player matchup you are most interested in seeingStar player with the toughest matchupStar player with the easiest matchupBest coaching matchupBiggest coaching mismatchSeries with the most variablesRotation players most likely to have their roles cutDeep rotation players who could emergeMost important non-star playerBest playoff defenseBest playoff offenseThen we make our picks for the entire playoffs as well as our picks for playoff MVP and coach of the playoffs.Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.
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Playoff Extravaganza

We get to the talented young teams with upside like Toronto, Charlotte, Atlanta, New Orleans, plus rebuilding teams like Detroit and Houston. Which team would we most want to be a fan of for the next 5 seasons, based on their talent, upside, coaching, organization, and market? How much do we value present vs future? How about good teams that may not have the upside vs wild cards that could blow up?Also, we finally disagree when ruling teams out of the playoffs as we set our final fields.Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.
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Future Rankings 2021-22–Part 2

Which team would we most want to be a fan of for the next 5 seasons, based on their talent, upside, coaching, organization, and market? How much do we value present vs future? How about good teams that may not have the upside vs wild cards that could blow up?Also, we rule 2 more teams out of the playoffs.Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.
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Future Rankings 2021-22

A look back at the 2021 trade deadline. What did we think at the time, and how has our opinion of these moves changed based on the events of the past year and change?Included: the Nikola Vucevic trade, the Aaron Gordon trade, the Norman Powell/Gary Trent trade, the PJ Tucker trade, and a bunch of non-moves like the Raptors not trading Kyle Lowry and the Lakers not trading for Kyle Lowry.Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.
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Trade Deadline Retrospective 2021

The second half of the league still has some pretty good coaches, indicating the profession is in a pretty good place.  Plus we rank the best developmental, playoff X’s and O’s, best system, and more.Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.
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Coach Rankings 2021-22, Part 2

John and Nate update their coaching rankings for the 2021-22 season. We define how to evaluate a coach and then get into the best coaches in the NBA. Where do Gregg Popovich, Steve Kerr, Ty Lue, Nick Nurse, Erik Spolestra, Rick Carlise and company rank, and can any younger coaches break into the mix?Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes,  RSS Feed  or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.
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Coach Rankings 2021-22

John explains his formula for ranking the Top-75 of All-Time, and we go through and list our biggest snubs and the biggest gifts onto the NBA’s Top-75 team.Then we rule a team out of the playoffs, and take a look back on their season and what it means for the future.Finally, we assess our favorites in each conference after the trade deadline.Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.
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Top-75 Gifts and Snubs; Who Are the Favorites Now?

A look at all the biggest moves, including Harden/Simmons, Porzingis to the Wizards, Derrick White to the C’s, why more buyers and sellers couldn’t come together, and much more. Plus great questions from listeners on Twitter Spaces.Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.
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A Front Office Perspective on the 2022 Trade Deadline

Inspired by All-Star weekend and the ASSistant coaches, John and Nate do their own draft of the rookies and sophomores based on their long-term potential. Where do Cade, Jalen Green, Evan Mobley, Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, and the rest fall on the list?Then some interesting Spaces questions, including which two players we’d want to guard LeBron and MJ in a game of 2 on 2.Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.
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Rookie/Sophomore Draft

A look at the young players who might be available in trade at the deadline, and how we would value them compared to future picks.Then, we get into some really interesting trade ideas from listeners, including Ben Simmons, Jerami Grant, Lu Dort, De’Aaron Fox, and more.Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.
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Listener Trade Submissions; The Best Young Trade Assets

A look at all the key players who are most likely available in trade at the deadline.  What should be the price for key players like Ben Simmons, Jerami Grant, Myles Turner, Harrison Barnes, Eric Gordon, and more? Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.
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Trade Target Rankings 2021-22

John and Nate go through a difficult slate to pick their All-Stars for the season. Plus we rule another poor team out of the playoffs.Finally, some fun questions via Twitter Spaces, including the Bulls’ deadline priorities and evaluating a fake Simmons trade.Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.
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Picking the All-Stars 2021-22

H&amp;D’s trade coverage begins with a look at the major players that SHOULD be traded, even if their teams may not be thinking so.  Plus some fun questions via Twitter Spaces.Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.
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Who SHOULD Be Traded in 2021-22

A check-in on how the 2020 draft looks 13 months later.  LaMelo vs Edwards for number 1? Who would go number 4 was a mystery at the time, who would it be now? Which teams made the best and worst picks? What were our own hits and misses? And who do we still believe in, damnit?!Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.
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The Sophomores Re-Draft

We discuss John’s trip to the Wild West G-League showcase, as players are being signed at a crazy pace.  What it it like in the front office right now?What is the mood in the league about how the NBA is dealing with the Omicron outbreak?Then a look at how the Kings and Lakers should and will approach the trade deadline.We also take some fun questions from Twitter Spaces, looking at the teams LeBron has beaten in the playoffs, why so many old vets are getting call-ups over younger G-Leaguers, and who will be the best player traded at the deadline?Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.
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Hardship Season; Kings and Lakers at the Deadline

A wide-ranging conversation: Danny Ainge taking over in Utah, Steph Curry’s brilliance, the NBA’s next steps with the H&amp;S protocols, what the Pels should do with Zion Williamson (hint, not a win-now trade), the Blazers’ trade deadline conundrum, and whether the Cavs should be active at the deadline.Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.
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Trade Season Begins; Ainge in Utah; Steph 3-Point King; Should the NBA Change the Protocols?

John and Nate rank their bottom-third organizations in the NBA. Which owner and front office would we want working for our favorite team if we were fans?Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.
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Organization Rankings 2021-22: Bottom-Third

John and Nate rank their mid-tier organizations in the NBA, with some interesting disagreements on the Bucks, Wizards, Bulls, Suns, and Knicks among others. Which owner and front office would we want working for our favorite team if we were fans?Plus, we eliminate a team from the playoffs.Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.
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Organization Rankings 2021-22: Mid-Tier

John and Nate rank their top-10 organizations in the NBA.  Which owner and front office would we want working for our favorite team if we were fans?Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.
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Organization Rankings 2021-22

A look at the Lakers, Clippers, and Kings from John’s West Coast swing. A few minutes on the potential outcomes of the Robert Sarver situation in Phoenix. Plus our weekly tradition of ruling a team out of the playoffs.Then some great questions from listeners on players’ skill atrophy and the Grizz plan to become a contender.Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.
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West Coast Swing

Alas, less than a month into the season it appears many predictions have gone awry already.  Which predictions would John and Nate like back about teams like the Warriors, Lakers, Nets, Clippers, and Bulls? Plus ruling a team out of the playoffs and a reordering of the top-5 of their draft boards.Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.
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Season Predictions Mulligans 2021-22

A look at the Pels, Lakers, Mavs, Nuggets, and Nets, ruling a team out of the playoffs, and some great questions on the Celtics and Grizzlies.Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.
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Time to Panic?!?!?

John discusses his recent visit to Overtime Elite’s pro day, and whether the league’s model is viable. Then a look at the exciting 2021 rookie class, followed by discussing whether surprise teams like Chicago, Charlotte, New York, and Golden State are for real.  We close with a live listener mailbag via Twitter Spaces, including a look at which West teams match up best with the others and a Toronto/Dallas fake trade..Nate’s podcast Dunc’d On has become Dunc’d On Prime,  exclusively ad-free four days a week. Become a member!With @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBA.Subscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player.
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