Dunc'd On Basketball NBA Podcast

The Warriors grind out a 90s-style win over Houston, showcasing how their defense and Steph Curry's brilliance can still carry them despite some shaky offense. Can the Rockets score well enough in this series to make it competitive?The Cavs overwhelm Miami in Game 1 with scorching guard play and a beautifully flowing offense. 34:43Boston comfortably handles Orlando as Derrick White leads a third-quarter surge. How are the Celtics looking as they begin their title defense? 47:27OKC completely obliterates Memphis in a wire-to-wire blowout. Can we take anything away other than “Thunder good, Memphis schedule loss?” 57:46 Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

The hosts dive into the playoff fates of the Heat, Bulls, Mavs, and Kings, examining Chicago and Sacramento's struggles. They analyze Miami's defensive prowess against the Bulls and preview the intense upcoming matchup against the Hawks. Anticipation builds as they discuss the potential showdown between the Clippers and Nuggets, highlighting key player matchups and injuries. There's also a look at the Mavericks' game against the Grizzlies, considering how injuries could influence the outcome. Insights on team dynamics and NBA trades make for a robust discussion!

The discussion dives into the Warriors' upcoming playoff battle against the Rockets, highlighting player fitness and past matchups. Strategic insights focus on key defensive matchups and rebounding tactics, particularly the impact of Steven Adams. Historical rivalries add spice to their analysis, while projections for the 2025 postseason explore how rotation adjustments could affect team dynamics. The episode also critically examines the LA Clippers' improvements and potential playoff matchups based on evolving player performances.

Ten years ago today, April 13, 2015, was our first ever episode. We express our gratitude for your support over the years and reminisce on our favorite games, series, moments, players, transactions, and executives. 45:03First though, we give our outlooks for the play-in games this week. Memphis @ Golden State 0:42Atlanta @ Orlando 13:49Miami @ Chicago 26:04Dallas @ Sacramento. 35:13 Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Nate and Danny review their over/under picks and best bets to see where they went right and wrong this year.  What went according to, and counter to, expectations for all 30 teams this season? Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

It’s time to talk about the most inscrutable topic in the NBA:  Defense! We pick our All-Defensive teams and Defensive Player of the Year.  Are we swayed by Draymond’s self-promotional tour? Is another familiar name being slept on? Where do the big perimeter defensive stars rank relative to the bigs?We also pick our positional all-defensive teams, discuss whether the 65-game rule changed our picks, and then pick a few categories like best isolation and post defenders, best rim protector, and which players do the most with the least and the least with the most.  Finally, we select our Worst-Team All Defense.First though, we discuss the shocking news that Michael Malone and Calvin Booth have both been relieved of their duties. Does it make sense for the Nuggets to make these moves now? Plus, how would we assess Booth’s tenure as GM?Full Daily Duncs with linksMichael Malone, Calvin BoothZeke NnajiMike PenberthyCalvin Booth-Michael MaloneTimingRecordMichael MaloneWhyJosh KroenkeFull Daily Duncs with links Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Nate and Danny make their final selections for the NBA’s awards. For the first time ever, it was so close that they both changed their MVP pick in the course of the discussion.  Plus, a discussion of all* the other major awards, plus a few we’ve made up ourselves.Most Valuable Player (MVP): 0:00:24Rest of MVP Ballot: 22:00All-NBA Teams: 26:47Coach of the Year: 38:10Most Improved Player: 44:10Rookie of the Year : 1:02:20All-Rookie Team : 1:07:23Best Sophomore : 1:09:39Sixth Man of the Year : 1:10:26Executive of the Year : 1:17:30Not Executive of the Year : 1:29:00Most Disappointing Player : 1:38:49Biggest Surprise Player : 1:44:58Biggest Surprise Team : 1:47:32Most Disappointing Team : 1:48:56*Note: DPOY and All-Defense will be a separate podcast. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

John Hollinger joins Danny Leroux and Nate Duncan to break down our rankings of the top players in the NBA. Jokic or Shai at number 1? Who takes the 3rd spot? Where do old lions Steph, KD, and LeBron fall, and how do they compare with the young superstar bigs? How about the bevy of star guards? Plus, we discuss the biggest risers and fallers, the hardest to rank, and the players we think could make us look stupid for having them so low. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

The last and deepest position is in the books. After obvious #1 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, where do the rest of the big stars like Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton, and Stephen Curry land? How did we process down years for Ja Morant, Trae Young, Jamal Murray, and De’Aaron Fox?  And who are some of the controversial risers that we believe could outgrow their roles over the next year?Full Daily Duncs with linksTaylor Jenkins-Larry BrownTaylor Jenkins games remainingTaylor Jenkins recordTaylor Jenkins winsJa MorantPistons-TimberwolvesMinnesota TimberwolvesKevin DurantTankingZion Williamson, CJ McCollumNikola JokicFull Daily Duncs with links Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.

Coaching shakeups create waves as the Grizzlies part ways with Taylor Jenkins, leaving fans and analysts questioning the timing. The Lakers expose Memphis' weaknesses, while the Thunder keep pushing forward despite missing key players. Kawhi Leonard's return sparks hope for the Clippers, and the Suns grapple with playoff implications after a star player's injury. Plus, Zion Williamson impresses with a career-best stretch. Intriguing insights abound on team dynamics and individual performances!