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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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Sep 3, 2025 • 1h 34min
Kawhi Leonard Scandal; LAL Season Outlook with Jovan Buha
It’s even more of an LA-focused podcast than we thought, as Pablo Torre drops the bombshell that Kawhi Leonard was allegedly the beneficiary of salary cap circumvention via a no-show job with a Clippers sponsor.Then, Jovan Buha of Buha’s Block joins to discuss what went right and ultimately wrong for the Lakers last season, whether skinny Luka can regain his form along with Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton, whether JJ Redick’s coaching is a strength, and if LeBron will be a distraction. We lay out the Lakers’ strengths and weaknesses and give our predictions for their season.
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Aug 30, 2025 • 23min
Mock Rookie Extensions 2025 + Friday Daily Duncs (8/29/25)
The hosts engage in a lively mock negotiation for rookie extensions, unveiling the complexities of contract discussions. They explore the challenges of restricted free agents amid shifting league dynamics. An analysis of Trey Murphy's contract sheds light on performance metrics like durability. The conversation pivots to team finances, spotlighting salary cap implications and the potential consequences of trading key players. The role of female coaches in shaping team strategies also takes center stage, adding depth to the evolving NBA landscape.

Aug 26, 2025 • 1h 10min
Atlanta Hawks 2025-26 Season Outlook With Brad Rowland
Brad Rowland of Locked on Hawks kicks off our Season Outlook series on all 30 teams. Topics as we look ahead to an exciting season in Atlanta:What can we take away from last year's team?How will Kristaps Porzingis and Nickeil Alexander-Walker fit in?Was Trae Young's down year a concern? What do we expect now with more pieces around him?How will Zaccharie Risacher look to improve in year 2?Can we expect Dyson Daniels and Onyeka Okongwu to build on last year?How should Quin Snyder use Kristaps Porzingis in his limited minutes, staggered from Trae Young or to help him?Will any young players emerge in the rotation this year?And finally, our predictions for this Hawks season.
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Aug 22, 2025 • 15min
West 2024 Offseason Re-Grades: MEM + Friday Daily Duncs (8/22/25)
The discussion kicks off with a deep dive into New Balance’s latest shoe innovations and personal anecdotes about parenting. They then scrutinize the Memphis Grizzlies' offseason moves, highlighting rookie performances and strategic signings. The challenges surrounding NBA contracts are laid bare, particularly Malik Beasley's legal issues and the Bulls' hesitance with Josh Giddey. Lastly, the scrutiny on the Miami Heat's trade maneuvers unveiled mixed reactions from experts, amidst ongoing player performance concerns including Giannis’s international play.

Aug 18, 2025 • 1h 34min
2024 Offseason Re-Grades Continued! ORL thru WAS and DAL thru LAL
We continue our 2024 offseason re-grades, looking back at how the big moves from last summer have aged with the benefit of a full season. From extensions in Orlando and Philly to Toronto’s direction and Washington’s draft, then through a Western run of Dallas, Denver, Golden State, Houston, the Clippers, and the Lakers, we revisit the decisions that shaped the past year and the future outlook for these franchises.EastOrlando Magic — 1:10 (Franz Wagner max, Jalen Suggs extension, KCP signing)Philadelphia 76ers — 16:54 (Paul George signing, Joel Embiid extension, Jared McCain draft)Toronto Raptors — 29:39 (Scottie Barnes max, Immanuel Quickley extension, Bruce Brown trade piece)Washington Wizards — 35:51 (Alex Sarr pick, Deni Avdija trade, Bobi Carrington/Keyshawn George draft)WestDallas Mavericks — 44:26 (Josh Green trade, Klay Thompson sign-and-trade, Tim Hardaway Jr. dump)Denver Nuggets — 53:09 (DaRon Holmes draft, Jamal Murray extension, KCP departure)Golden State Warriors — 1:06:20 (Klay Thompson exit, Kyle Anderson/Buddy Hield signings, Jonathan Kuminga not extended)Houston Rockets — 1:14:15 (Reed Sheppard pick, Jalen Green & Sengun extensions, Nets/Suns pick trade)Los Angeles Clippers — 1:20:19 (Letting Paul George walk, Derrick Jones Jr./Chris Dunn additions, Zubac extension)Los Angeles Lakers — 1:25:12 (LeBron 1+1 with no-trade, Dalton Knecht pick, JJ Redick hire, Max Christie extension)
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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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