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Our bi-weekly look at the Western Conference with great questions from listeners:UTA: Did they blow up the Mitchell/Gobert team too early? What are the trade possibilities?SAS: Should the Spurs be tanking hard? Would Trae Young be a fit?SAC: Can they afford Malik Monk? Should they make a lower-level trade for a forward?POR: Anfernee Simons, point guard?PHX: What do they need to add in a trade? What’s the concern level right now?OKC: Will Sam Presti approach adding to this young core differently than the last one?NOP: Should they look to trade either of their All-Stars? And why the Pels have a high floorMIN: Yes or no only: Would we have done the Gobert trade knowing what we do now?MEM: Who do they move to elevate Vince Williams? Should they look to improve this year’s team or is it too late?LAL: Is Cam Reddish playing well enough to start for a great team? Who are the realistic trade targets?LAC: Is Ivica Zubac good enough on D to help a deep playoff run?HOU: When is the Jedi 3-point defense real? How valuabl

The annual tradition continues, a Dunc’d On and Hollinger & Duncan crossover to rank the top-10 prospects in the NBA 23 and under.Is Victor Wembanyama an obvious number 1 even with the Spurs’ struggles? What do we make of Zion Williamson’s up and down season? How high will Scottie Barnes rise? Is Paolo Banchero proving he can be the centerpiece of a winning team? Is being named Tyrese a huge advantage in NBA basketball? What about the rest of the ballyhooed 2023 draft?These and more questions were answered in an over 2-hour discussion! Want to listen to the full episode? Subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime: DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

We took questions from listeners on Twitter to frame our bi-weekly discussion about the East. Some (but not all) of the key queries:DET: Does this crazy losing streak change the plan?PHI: Is there an all-in trade for the dominant Sixers?BRK: Should the Nets be in buy or sell mode ahead of their 2025 plan?ORL: What are the chances the Magic win a playoff series?BOS: Is there concern about a Jrue Holiday decline? Is Jayson Tatum overrated?CHA: Should the Hornets look to move Terry Rozier, and who should be their 2-guard of the future?IND: Who should the Pacers target in a win-now move?MIL: Would trading Bobby Portis for wing depth be feasible or advisable?CHI: Is Coby White a future top-15 point guard?Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

Jared Dubin makes a living making observations on each night’s games, so he’s the best person we could think of to take stock of some of the biggest (and smallest) on-court trends and strategic machinations that have characterized the NBA this season. And, Jared is offering a huge 30% off discount exclusively for Dunc’d On subscribers. Go to www.lastnightinbasketball.com/duncan to claim it.

Part 1 of our bi-weekly look at the Western ConferenceMEM: Desmond Bane’s improved play this year has been a silver lining.SAS: Have the last few games been a watershed moment for Victor Wembanyama?UTA: Keyonte George is struggling statistically, is there reason for optimism?HOU: The newcomers have made a huge differenceMIN: Mike Conley’s old school point guard game has been irreplaceable for the WolvesPHX: With Beal’s return on the horizon, how will their rotation and closing group shake out?GSW: Have the Warriors reached a watershed moment with Jonathan Kuminga?POR: They’ve returned to playing competent basketball!Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

LeBron James authors one of his best performances against a Pels team totally unprepared for the onslaught.And the Indiana Pacers continue their improbable run to the semifinals behind the continued brilliance of Tyrese Haliburton, while the Bucks’ season-long flaws caught up to them.Plus, why the NBA has to change the timing of the first semifinal next year.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.

Hoo boy, the NBA threw us a curveball by eliminating positions for All-NBA. So…this was a long one, but we got to everything.  Find out who we picked for all of the major awards, including MVP, All-NBA, DPOY, ROY, COY, and 6MOY.  Plus, our picks for sophomore of the year, Executive of the Year, and Not Executive of the Year.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week. 

Our first chance this year to get on live with Dunc’d On Prime subscribers. Some great questions:How would we redraft 2021?What is the minimum return you’d accept for your pending free agents in Toronto?Why is the Pistons’ defense bad despite playing defense-first players?Why are American players not the best in the world anymore?How is Calgary Ginger Beef?What factors do you consider when writing a player off as a prospect?Want to participate in our next audio mailbag? Subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime: DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

Part 2 of our bi-weekly look at each conference. This week, the East:ATL and BRK played a ridiculous game, as all Hawks home games seem to be.IND: Is Tyrese Haliburton already one of the four best-shooting point guards ever?CHI: Their Big 3 has been awful together. Is it time to reduce the role of Nikola Vucevic?CHA and WAS: LaMelo Ball is hurt, Miles Bridges looks back, Kyle Kuzma’s curious end-of-game decision-making, and Jordan Poole’s ghastly numbers.TOR: Dennis Schröder has given the Raptors quality point guard play.NYK: What did we think of the Knicks’ strategy at the end of their loss to the Suns?DET: Marvin Bagley has been a rare bright spot.CLE: It feels like their season hasn’t started yet.PHI: The Sixers need to find some offensive production outside the Big 3Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

Another huge episode as we go in chronological order to lay out how the standings evolved for the Tournament and hit on all of the games.  Plus, why we think the NBA really has a winner on its hand with the Tournament.  Finally, we catch up on news around the league.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

HOU and LAL: LeBron gets the better of Dillon Brooks in crunchtime again, but the Rockets’ D is for realGSW and OKC played Nate’s favorite game of the season so far.UTA: The Jazz offense is surprisingly solidDAL: A loss to the Bucks, but Kyrie Irving was incredibly impressive.DEN: How are the youngs on Denver’s rebuilt bench faring?LAC: How has Kawhi’s role changed this year?PHX: How are all those ballyhooed minimum signings doing?POR: A shocking Deandre Ayton stat puts into context his underwhelming start.NOP/MIN: Karl-Anthony Towns has been a crunchtime killer of lateMEM: The Marcus Smart at PG era was not what we hopedSAC: The Kings have been fantastic with De’Aaron Fox in the lineupSAS: So long to point Sochan?Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

Another of the tight, quick-hitting shows Dunc’d On is known for! Danny and Nate look at each of the 30 teams in reverse order of net rating, and ask what each team’s biggest question is based on the first ~10 games of the season.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

BOS: Kristaps Porzingis has been everything the C’s have hoped forPHI Tyrese Maxey’s 50-pointer caps a scorching startIND: Tyrese Haliburton is leading the best offense in the NBAATL: Jalen Johnson is emerging as Atlanta’s best prospectNYK: The Knicks are historically bad right now in this key statORL: The Magic’s guards lead one of the best defensesMIL: So, are these guys ever going to generate easy shots?BRK: The Nets’ defense hasn’t been as good as hoped so farTOR: Is Scottie Barnes back on track?CLE: Unfortunately, the Cavs don’t get to play the Warriors againMIA: Bam Adebayo has gotten better, againCHI: We try to find something, anything, that has gone right for the BullsDET: Is it Cade, or the team around him?CHA: The Hornets have a solid offense for an unexpected reasonWAS: Danilo Gallinari has been a bright spot; Jordan Poole has notFour more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn

A year ago, Keith Smith joined Nate to discuss our hopes, dreams, fears, and expectations for the 2023 CBA. One year later, with an offseason under our belts, we take stock of the new provisions and how they are working out so far.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

A look at the Western conference thru the first 2 weeks or so of the season.DAL: Luka Doncic and the Mavs’ shooters have been on fire.DEN and MIN: The Wolves dealt Denver their first loss as Jaden McDaniels returned. Plus, a way Nikola Jokic has gotten better on defense in the early going.HOU: Dillon Brooks is playing better on offense, but Amen Thompson wasn’t playing like himself before he got hurt.LAC and LAL saw both teams go big looking for an early-season win.MEM: Will it get better at 0-6?NOP: Why they are paper tigers if they keep playing like this, even at 4-1.OKC: The Thunder need Josh Giddey to play more efficientlyPHX and SAS: The Spurs take a memorable set in Phoenix as Victor Wembanyama goes offGSW and SAC played a classic early season game. How the Kings might have exposed a vulnerability with GSW’s closing lineup.Blazers and Jazz fans, we’ve got you next episode.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John

A fantastic slate marked the inaugural night of games for the NBA Cup. We discuss overall how the event went, and then get into the details on GSW/OKC, CLE/IND, BKN/CHI, MEM/POR, NYK/MIL, and DAL/DEN.Then, we pick our most significant result from the evening as it affects the standings going forward.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

The Oklahoma City Thunder are our most intriguing team in the early going, as we focus on the role of Chet Holmgren on both ends.Denver’s revamped second unit looks great so far as their juggernaut rolls on early this year.The Detroit Pistons are using a Cade and defense formula to get off to a 2-1 start.Was it possible that nobody would win the Bulls/Raptors game on Friday?Utah managed to beat the Clippers’ 5-out group on Friday, but the Clips have the league’s best net rating and the Jazz one of the worst thru 3 games.Golden State won 2-straight road games. While Houston’s defense looks more competent, we’re still waiting on their young stars.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

Danny and Nate do deep dives on the two big games of the evening, including Dallas winning Victor’s debut and the Celtics surviving in New York with their new superteam.Then we hit on every other game this evening, in order: ATL/CHA, WAS/IND, ORL/HOU, CLE/BRK, DET/MIA, MIN/TOR, POR/LAC, OKC/CHI, and NOP/MEM.4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMSubscribe to our new weekly mailing list for free bonus content and all the info you need to keep up with the latest from Nate and Danny!With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).

Nate and Danny give their predictions for every team, plus their picks for the playoffs and championship.Then, every major award including MVP, COY, DPOY, 6th Man, Most Improved, ROY, and Executive of the Year. Plus we discuss our picks for best sophomore, biggest surprise teams and players, biggest disappointments, and of course Not Executive of the Year.4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM

The Athletic’s Kelly Iko joins to discuss a season of heightened expectations in Houston. Topics:What the Rockets are getting in Fred VanVleet and Dillon BrooksWhy Nate thinks Amen Thompson is one of the most interesting prospects to enter the league in a long timeHow the Rockets will still rise and fall on the development of Jalen Green, Jabari Smith, Jr., and Alperen SengunAnd, of course, our predictions for the Rockets’ season4 Episodes per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM