Hollinger & Duncan NBA Show - NBA Basketball Podcast

John and Nate discuss the Mikal Bridges extension and potential implications for the Knicks before answering listener mailbag questions covering NBA comparisons to tennis legends, potential first-time All-Stars, NBA expansion updates, Summer League standouts, and salary cap complexities.Timestamps:Intro and Mikal Bridges Extension Analysis: 00:00Mailbag: NBA Comparisons to Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Murray: 13:19Mailbag: Most Likely First-Time All-Stars for Upcoming Season: 19:56Mailbag: NBA Expansion and Possibility of Relocation vs. New Teams: 25:47Mailbag: NBA's Potential New European League Plans: 29:26Mailbag: Former Summer League Standouts Still Worth Watching: 33:46Mailbag: How the Hawks Should Use Their $13 Million Trade Exception: 42:05Mailbag: Reevaluating the 2024 Draft Class After One Year: 43:55Mailbag: Pathways for Spurs to Reach Finals in Next Three Years: 50:16Mailbag: Explanation of NBA Salary Escrow System: 54:55Mailbag: Should the NBA Adjust Second Apron Rules for Teams Retaining Drafted Players?: 55:50 Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each 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 John hand out their offseason superlatives across the NBA. They pick the best and worst trades, contracts, and minimum signings, and dig into what made those moves stand out. They also explore broader trends like the resurgence of bigs, the Rockets-Suns blockbuster, and the evolving financial pressures of contenders like Denver and Minnesota. Plus, a close look at the Thunder's strategy, a breakdown of restricted free agency, and their thoughts on Mike Brown landing with the Knicks.Timestamps:Best trades of the offseason, including Hawks/Pelicans and Heat/Clippers. 0:48The league-wide return of size and physicality. 6:06Cam Whitmore to the Wizards and Houston's rationale. 13:00Washington’s overloaded roster of prospects and vets. 14:42KD to Houston and how the Suns and Rockets made out. 16:51Phoenix’s likely plan to waive and stretch Bradley Beal. 18:35Denver’s financial outlook and the Cam Johnson trade. 21:32Nikola Jokić not extending—should the Nuggets be worried? 23:45Minnesota’s priorities: 32:13Worst contracts of the offseason: 36:10Sacramento’s puzzling offseason. 37:20Thunder give Chet Holmgren the 25% max—did they have to? 42:14Restricted free agent outlooks for Grimes, Thomas, Giddey, Kuminga. 45:18Most surprising contract of the offseason. 48:11Best minimum signings:. 52:05Mike Brown to the Knicks—will it pay off? 54:17  Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each 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 John dive deep into the chaos of NBA free agency! From Denver's significant roster changes to Houston's strategic moves and the Lakers' long-term plans, they cover it all. Hear about Milwaukee's bold bet on Myles Turner and the shifting dynamics in the Eastern Conference. They also spotlight overlooked restricted free agents who might surprise everyone. Plus, get insights on team strategies, roster management, and the complexities of contracts that influence the league's landscape. Buckle up for a rollercoaster of NBA action!

John Hollinger joins Nate to discuss the 2025 draft and recent trades. What do we think of the KD trade? What’s it like trying to move down or up in the draft? What does John think of how teams like the Pels, Grizz, Hawks, and Blazers handled that process? Plus, what of the players the Grizz, Pels, and Blazers selected with their machinations?We also discuss the Celtics moves to cut salary with Porzingis and Holiday, and Kyrie Irving returning to the Mavericks. Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each 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.

Delve into the surprising Desmond Bane trade and what it signals for Memphis and Orlando's future. Explore the potential landing spots for Kevin Durant and assess what Phoenix might receive in return. The duo discusses top draft prospects, spotlighting Cooper Flagg's impressive skills while comparing him to NBA greats. Uncover insights on Dylan Harper's shooting, Jeremiah Fears’ electric upside, and some under-the-radar talents, including John’s favorite sleepers. Get ready for a captivating ride through the latest NBA rumors and player evaluations!

Nate and John run through a long list of potential trade candidates for what could be a seismic 2025 NBA offseason. They start with the two biggest possible dominos—Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant—and what their availability would mean for their current teams and potential suitors. From there, they cover a wide array of high-level trade options, including Lauri Markkanen, Jrue Holiday, and Jaylen Brown, as well as some lower-profile but still meaningful players like Anfernee Simons and Walker Kessler.Giannis Antetokounmpo – 1:06Kevin Durant – 7:31Lauri Markkanen – 15:59Jrue Holiday – 25:07Jaylen Brown – 34:07Walker Kessler – 38:11Trae Young – 42:08Anfernee Simons – 43:49 Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each 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 and Nate continue their series assessing veteran-extension candidates:De'Aaron Fox – 0:21Julian Champagnie – 9:55Coby White – 11:24Ayo Dosunmu – 11:24Kevin Huerter – 15:06Julian Phillips – 16:28Darius Garland – 17:10Craig Porter Jr. – 19:18Dean Wade – 20:27Kyrie Irving – 22:06Daniel Gafford – 24:23PJ Washington – 24:23Rui Hachimura – 30:00Dorian Finney-Smith – 31:10Austin Reaves – 32:19Norm Powell – 33:01Karl-Anthony Towns – 43:13Mikal Bridges – 44:50Mitchell Robinson – 47:16Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 49:52Luguentz Dort – 51:16Kenrich Williams – 56:01Jaylin Williams – 56:01Collin Sexton – 57:10Jordan Poole – 1:01:07Khris Middleton – 1:01:29Kristaps Porzingis – 1:02:06 Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each 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.

How did we get to a Game 7 in Denver vs OKC, and what will be the key factors in who wins?Golden State petered out without Steph. What do they need to get back to contention and how does the restricted free agency of Jonathan Kuminga impact that? 6:44Why did the Cavaliers fall short, and do they need to make major changes to compete in the East? 16:38How will Boston navigate the franchise-altering injury to Jayson Tatum?  27:13What should Dallas do now that they’ll have Cooper Flagg, and what will they do? 31:20San Antonio should be in the mix for Giannis. Does it make sense to trade the #2 pick for him? 36:41With Joel Embiid and Paul George, how will the #3 pick fit into the mix in Philly? 41:26Plus, how the new CBA has affected the NBA combine. 44:14 Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each 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.

This week dives into the thrilling chaos of the playoffs, from standout games to unexpected coaching changes. The hosts analyze surprising performances, like the sweep in Cleveland, while discussing the implications of injuries on team dynamics. There's a spotlight on Mitch Johnson’s coaching role with the Spurs and the impact of the Suns' front office shake-ups. Expect critiques on star players, strategic adjustments, and the intense pressure players face as they navigate through high-stakes matchups.

Nate Duncan and John Hollinger break down the first week of the playoffs, including standout teams, superstar performances, the best and worst coaching jobs, surprising players, and early lessons from the playoff crucibleWho has been the best team of the playoffs so far?Would we change our overall playoff predictions based on what we’ve seen?The biggest change to our pre-series predictions after the first week.Grading the superstars' performances in the early going.The best prediction we made heading into the playoffs.The worst prediction we made so far.The best coaching jobs and the most impressive adjustments of the playoffs so far.The worst coaching jobs and most questionable adjustments or non-adjustments.The most surprising/disappointing players of the first week.The best game of the playoffs to this point.The worst game we've seen so far.The best individual performance in a single playoff game.Who would make the All-Playoffs First Team after one week?Revisiting our playoff preview categories and early observations.The playoff crucible: who thrived and who couldn’t hack it?Which rotation players withstood the pressure?Which players have turned to ash?Full Daily Duncs with links⁠Giannis AntetokounmpoDefensive Player of the YearCleveland CavaliersThunder-GrizzliesDetroit PistonsKnicks-PistonsNuggets-ClippersScoringGame 3sAlijah Arenas⁠Full Daily Duncs with links Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each 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.