PNate Duncan Podcasts

A look at where we went right and wrong in our over/under picks for the season. After a rough 2021-22, were Nate and Danny able to get back on the winning track. Plus our best and worst picks, lucky wins, bad beats, and of course the Nate vs Danny head-to-head. 4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast…

Power forward perhaps has fewer stars than any position, but it’s also the position perhaps most important for determining the style of basketball a team plays on both ends. How do we reconcile that when determining the best players at the position? To get Nate's and Danny's rankings of every position and top 10 players in the league, text of their…

Nate and Danny catch up on the top-12 teams in the West. DEN: How is the defense holding up? MEM: What to make of Dillon Brooks’ offense? PHX and SAC play a key game for the 3rd seed in the West LAC: They’ve won 3 straight after 5 straight losses, with Kawhi Leonard back to playing at an All-NBA level GSW: Steph is back, but can they survive withou…

Sports media reporter Andrew Marchand of the New York Post and the Marchand & Ourand podcast is our guest to discuss myriad sports media topics including: Where does the NBA rank as a TV property? Why is the NBA about to get paid more despite declining ratings? What would the NBA like to do with local TV rights in light of the Diamond Sports bankru…

Former NBA Referee and now NBA SVP of Referee Development and Training Monty McCutchen joins to discuss where NBA refereeing has improved, how the league has evolved referee training, which rules changes have been harder to implement, and how to really tell when it’s a block or a charge. Then we look at 5 teams in the East: NYK/MIA: Julius Randle’s…

Time to take stock of the first four and a half months of the season. Who are our picks for MVP, All-NBA, DPOY, ROY, COY, 6MOY? For six ad-free episodes per week, including Hollinger & Duncan, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime: DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fmBy Nate Duncan

UTA and OKC play an OT classic. Lauri Markkanen begins the next step in his evolution, plus Mark Daignault and Will Hardy on a unique Thunder tactic that makes them hard to guard. SAS: Malaki Branham has shown some unexpected skills. DEN and MEM: The Grizz get revenge for a blowout loss to the Nuggets. Did they expose any particular weaknesses? NOP…

Flashback (Nov. 8, 2016): Kevin Pelton of ESPN joins to discuss which current NBA players will and should make the Hall of Fame. We run through our criteria for the Hall of Fame and examine the credentials of over 40 current players and coaches. The analysis runs from locks like Dirk Nowitzki and LeBron James, to borderline cases like Joe Johnson, …

The Warriors allow the completion of the Gary Payton II trade. Zion Williamson is out for weeks more in New Orleans–what does this mean for their hopes? Plus we catch up on the rest of the non-trade news around the league. Then a look at the Lakers and Mavs deadline acquisitions through the lens of their weekend games. For six episodes per week, in…

A look at every single move on Deadline Day from each team’s perspective–the finances, the value, the effect on the floor, and every other aspect. Plus, the big winners and losers, the deals that didn’t get done, and the landscape of the league in the aftermath of a huge deadline season. For even more trade-deadline coverage – including Part 2, our…

All angles of the Kyrie trade. Would we have done this as the Nets? Did they take the best package? Where does this leave this team as a contender? Would we have done this as the Mavs? Was this better than Door #2? How good is this Mavs team? Does this make it more likely Luka Doncic is a Mav in a few years? What about the jilted suitors, should th…

What will the Spurs do with $27 million in cap space and Jakob Poeltl? Dallas faces the perpetual question of whether to hold onto their chips for the big move or get better this year. Houston faces the perpetual question of an Eric Gordon trade. New Orleans and Memphis both have a ton of assets but have young cores. Can they afford to wait out thi…

In part 2 of 3, huge and unexpected deals continue to go down as contenders try to shore up their lineups, more former All-Stars are on the move, and Jae Crowder finally gets traded! Subscribe to get the full episode and Part 3 of the Mock Trade Deadline only on Dunc’d On Prime with our special Mock Trade Deadline sale, and you’ll get an insane amo…

In part 1 of the 2023 Mock Trade Deadline, we take the league’s temperature by setting out the goals for all 30 teams, and then get right to it with some of the big names that may or may not be available this deadline. We’ve got some mind-bending deals this year, and it starts with a bang. Subscribe to get the last 2 hours of the Mock Trade Deadlin…

The latest news, including how the bankruptcy of 16 of the league’s local TV partners is both a risk and an opportunity. We also discuss the All-Star starters and our disagreements, and then Miami’s challenges with their need to upgrade the 4 and their clogged books, Charlotte’s moving anything that isn’t tied down, and Orlando’s status as the most…

OKC and SAC: Two surprise teams reveal their huge contrasts against one another. POR: Despite the presence of Dame Lillard, their failures in the clutch have led to a recent cold streak. GSW: What does the new starting lineup with Jordan Poole mean for their future? DEN: They’ve improved without Jokic, and they’re quietly putting together a spectac…

First, we catch up on the latest news and trade rumors around the league. Then, a look at the five teams in the Pacific Division. PHX: Is their season worth saving with a trade, and will their ownership situation allow it? LAL: Have you heard their 2027 and 2029 firsts are available? LAC: With limited assets, is there a move available that would do…

BOS/BRK: What do we make of the post KD Nets as Boston’s depth handles them at home? WAS: Taking stock of Rui Hachimura after a recent hot streak TOR: The Raptors are far better on offense with Pascal on the floor. Is he an elite offensive player? ORL: The Magic are playing much better than their record NYK: How has Jalen Brunson’s game changed in …

Great questions live from subscribers in the Discord! Topics: How can Cade Cunningham fulfill his offensive potential? The Raptors have to make a decision. What would a Denver vs Memphis matchup look like in the playoffs? What’s the case for great offensive centers who aren’t that good on defense at a championship level? When will Houston win a pla…

The first 15 in 60 of the new year takes a look at the West: Denver completely destroyed the LA Clippers on Thursday, who have now lost 6 straight. MEM: Jaren Jackson, Jr. is in the midst of an unprecedented defensive season. NOP: Trey Murphy has taken a big step forward for the Pels this year. DAL: the offense when Luka is off the floor, as they f…

Time to take stock of the first two and a half months of the season. Who are our picks for MVP, All-NBA, DPOY, ROY, COY, 6MOY? Plus our picks for sophomore of the year, most surprising and disappointing players and teams, Executive of the Year and Not Executive of the Year. To get six ad-free episodes per week, join Dunc'd On Prime: duncdon.support…

Philadelphia authors a comeback win against the Knicks behind Joel Embiid and James Harden. Dallas exposes the Lakers’ defensive deficiencies with a Christmas record 51-point quarter. The game of the day was Phoenix and Denver with a rollicking OT finish. Boston shot the cover off the ball to put up 139 against the vaunted Bucks defense while holdi…

Nate returns from the G-League Showcase with thoughts on the Elam ending, trade candidates, the CBA, and the NBA players at the Showcase. But first, we discuss the Suns sale to Matt Ishbia, the Hawks moving on from Travis Schlenk, the Pistons recommitting to Troy Weaver, the Bulls seemingly less committed to each other, and the rest of the latest l…

TOR and BRK: Scottie Barnes shines down the stretch but Kyrie gets the game-winner PHI: James Harden since his return, and why spacing is so important for this team NYK: Quentin Grimes’ ascension into the starting lineup has coincided with a Knicks win streak MIL: Joe Ingles will return tomorrow, while Bobby Portis has helped keep them afloat with …

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 pod…