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Nate Duncan
Nate Duncan hosts the most in-depth NBA basketball podcast, featuring detailed game breakdowns, salary cap analysis, and scouting.
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Aug 14, 2025 • 1h 41min
Eastern Conference 2024 Offseason Re-Grades, Part 1
We hold ourselves accountable by going back and re-grading the 2024 offseason. First up, the Eastern Conference features fascinating teams and trades, like Atlanta and the Dejounte Murray deal, Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle in New York, Mikal Bridges to New York, Brooklyn’s change of direction, and so many more fascinating offseasons that we couldn’t even finish the East in the first 2 hour segment.Atlanta Hawks – 2:16Boston Celtics – 12:55Brooklyn Nets – 23:29Charlotte Hornets – 41:00Chicago Bulls – 46:00Cleveland Cavaliers – 52:29Detroit Pistons – 56:29Indiana Pacers – 1:06:00Miami Heat – 1:13:41Milwaukee Bucks – 1:22:44New York Knicks – 1:23:08
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Aug 8, 2025 • 16min
POR Summer League Prospects + Friday Daily Duncs (8/8/25)
Nate and Danny look at Summer League prospects for the Portland Trail Blazers, including Yang Hansen.Full Daily Duncs with linksWarriors-Josh GiddeyChicago BullsJoe MazzullaCoachesImmanuel QuickleyRookie-scale extensionsNikola JokicSophomoresFull Daily Duncs with links
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Aug 6, 2025 • 21min
Brooklyn Nets Summer Leaguers
Nate and Danny discuss summer leaguers for the Nets.
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Aug 3, 2025 • 2h 18min
West Offseason Grades 2025
Nate and Danny hand out offseason grades for all 15 Western Conference teams, analyzing each front office's approach in free agency, trades, and the draft. They highlight Dallas' aggressive moves to build around Cooper Flagg, Denver's big move for Cam Johnson, and Golden State's crossroads as they navigate their aging core. The Rockets' eventful offseason, the Clippers' reshuffling around James Harden, and the Lakers’ attempts to refocus around Luka Doncic get close inspection. The second half covers controversial trades like Memphis moving Desmond Bane, Minnesota’s financial risk on Naz Reid, and the Pelicans’ lack of direction. They finish with OKC's conservative approach post-Finals run, Phoenix’s pivot without Durant, and promising youth-focused moves by San Antonio and Utah.Timestamps by team:Dallas Mavericks: 00:00:21Denver Nuggets: 00:18:03Golden State Warriors: 00:30:27Houston Rockets: 00:42:22LA Clippers: 00:49:19LA Lakers: 00:58:38Memphis Grizzlies: 01:10:19Minnesota Timberwolves: 01:23:39New Orleans Pelicans: 01:33:31Oklahoma City Thunder: 01:41:45Phoenix Suns: 01:46:41Portland Trail Blazers: 01:55:13Sacramento Kings: 02:02:05San Antonio Spurs: 02:07:34Utah Jazz: 02:13:15
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Jul 31, 2025 • 16min
Eastern Conference Offseason Grades 2025–Part 2
Indiana Pacers :09Miami Heat 10:17
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Jul 28, 2025 • 1h 2min
Eastern Conference Offseason Grades 2025–Part 1
The hosts dive deep into the Atlanta Hawks' offseason, highlighting their strategic acquisition of Kristaps Porzingis. They evaluate the Boston Celtics' significant trades, notably the move involving Drew Holiday. Mixed reviews abound for the Brooklyn Nets' draft choices and the financial maneuvers of the Charlotte Hornets. The Chicago Bulls face criticism for their offseason decisions, whereas the Cleveland Cavaliers showcase promising strategies. The discussion intertwines team dynamics with interesting lifestyle tidbits on sleep and mattresses!

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Jul 21, 2025 • 2h 20min
DAL, SAS, PHI, CHA, UTA Summer Leaguers; Dame's Return, Lakers Smart Move
Damian Lillard's impactful return to the Trail Blazers is changing the NBA landscape. The Lakers make strategic roster moves, including acquiring Marcus Smart. Exciting insights emerge from the Summer League, showcasing talents like Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper, with an emphasis on their potential and areas for growth. Young prospects from various teams, like Ace Bailey, steal the show, while discussions about player contracts and their implications add depth to the basketball narrative.

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Jul 14, 2025 • 57min
OKC’s Fiscal Cliff; What Should RFAs Get; Draft and MVP WATFOs
Dive into the financial maze of the Oklahoma City Thunder as they navigate max contracts for Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren. Explore the implications of restricted free agency for players like Jonathan Kuminga and Josh Giddey. Delve into the Memphis Grizzlies’ strategy around Jaren Jackson Jr. and Cole Anthony's buyout. Plus, they weigh in on the MVP race while contemplating the collective bargaining landscape that shapes player contracts. Expect insights, analysis, and plenty of engaging discussions about the NBA's future.

Jul 8, 2025 • 1h 16min
Powell/Collins Trade; Contract Day of Truth
Nate and Danny dive into the intriguing trade of Norman Powell to the Heat, speculating on the Clippers' questionable return. They dissect the complexities of the NBA's trade landscape and the financial strategies teams must navigate. Discussions also cover Paolo Bencaro's substantial max extension and how recent trades impact team dynamics. With analyses of contract negotiations and roster ramifications, the hosts highlight the evolving strategies shaping the offseason.

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Jul 1, 2025 • 1h 4min
Sneak Preview! Day 1 of 2025 Free Agency
The podcast kicks off with a discussion on the NBA salary cap growth slowing down, revealing its potential effects on team finances. Highlights include the Nuggets trading Michael Porter Jr. for Cam Johnson and how this impacts both teams' strategies. The Lakers' roster decisions and free agency plans are analyzed, while depth moves by multiple teams shake up the league. The complexities of navigating trades and contracts are illuminated, offering insights into future opportunities for teams.