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Nate reacts to Pablo Torre's latest reporting indicating that Clippers co-owner Dennis Wong made a suspicious investment in Aspiration shortly before Kawhi Leonard was given an overdue payment by the ailing company. Will Gottlieb of CHGO is our guest to discuss Josh Giddey agreeing to a 4-year/ $100 million restricted free agency contract. We break down how the Bulls did in terms of value and what this means for the roster going forward, plus Giddey's prospects this season. Then, a look ahead to this Bulls season as a whole. How will exciting young forwards Matas Buzelis and Noa Essengue develop? Who are the progression and regression candidates? How did Billy Donovan manage to keep this team out of the bottom-10 on both sides of the ball last season, and can he do it again? Plus, we make our predictions for the Bulls 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.FM Subscribe 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.

Jon Krawczynski of the Athletic and the Jon Krawczynski Show is our guest to look ahead to the Wolves' season as they look to build on back to back Conference Finals runs. How much will they miss NAW, and which of the young guys can step up? 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.FM Subscribe 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 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. 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.FM Subscribe 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.

Welcome back to mock rookie extensions, where we try to find palatable extension numbers for the rookie class of 2022. Nate Duncan is the player agent, while Danny Leroux and Dan Feldman play the teams. We break down the current state of league trends as they relate to these extensions, and then get on with a rollicking good time negotiating the extensions. ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ ⁠Full 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.FM Subscribe 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.

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: 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.FM Subscribe 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.

We hold ourselves accountable by going back and re-grading the 2024 offseason, including the Grizzlies' draft. ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ ⁠Full 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.FM Subscribe 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.

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. East Orlando 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) West Dallas 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) 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.FM Subscribe 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.

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 – 2:16 Boston Celtics – 12:55 Brooklyn Nets – 23:29 Charlotte Hornets – 41:00 Chicago Bulls – 46:00 Cleveland Cavaliers – 52:29 Detroit Pistons – 56:29 Indiana Pacers – 1:06:00 Miami Heat – 1:13:41 Milwaukee Bucks – 1:22:44 New York Knicks – 1:23:08 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.FM Subscribe 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 look at Summer League prospects for the Portland Trail Blazers, including Yang Hansen. ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ ⁠Full 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.FM Subscribe 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 discuss summer leaguers for the Nets. 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.FM Subscribe 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 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 quiet summer and internal development strategy, 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: 00:00:21 Denver Nuggets: 00:18:03 Golden State Warriors: 00:30:27 Houston Rockets: 00:42:22 LA Clippers: 00:49:19 LA Lakers: 00:58:38 Memphis Grizzlies: 01:10:19 Minnesota Timberwolves: 01:23:39 New Orleans Pelicans: 01:33:31 Oklahoma City Thunder: 01:41:45 Phoenix Suns: 01:46:41 Portland Trail Blazers: 01:55:13 Sacramento Kings: 02:02:05 San Antonio Spurs: 02:07:34 Utah Jazz: 02:13:15 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.FM Subscribe 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.

Indiana Pacers :09 Miami Heat 10:17 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.FM Subscribe 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.

Atlanta Hawks 1:31 Boston Celtics 14:04 Brooklyn Nets 25:07 Charlotte Hornets 32:56 Chicago Bulls 40:18 Cleveland Cavaliers 47:48 Detroit Pistons 52:55 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.FM Subscribe 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 react to Damian Lillard and Marcus Smart finding new homes on the buyout market, plus the rest of the league news. Then, a look at the Summer Leaguers from the teams that drafted in the top-5, including of course Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecomb, Kon Knueppel, and Ace Bailey DAL: 22:28 SAS: 36:25 PHI: 52:47 CHA: 1:14:09 UTA: 1:41:27 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.FM You can get 35% off a year membership to Dunc'd On Prime in honor of the legendary Mock Offseason episode with code mockoffseason2025. Subscribe 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 dive deep into the Oklahoma City Thunder’s evolving cap situation following extensions for Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, analyzing the trade-offs and future implications. They then break down recent NBA news including Herb Jones’ extension in New Orleans, the mechanics behind Jaren Jackson Jr.’s renegotiation in Memphis. The duo also surveys the restricted free agent market for players like Jonathan Kuminga and Josh Giddey, and closes with a round of WATFOs for the coming season. Timestamps: Thunder lock in Jalen Williams on a max rookie extension. 0:40 Holmgren’s max and whether OKC could’ve negotiated harder. 2:58 Comparing Holmgren’s résumé to other rookie max recipients. 4:42 Evaluating OKC’s future cap crunch and team-building constraints. 7:17 Potential trade candidates to relieve Thunder luxury pressure. 10:07 Caruso’s extension and long-term value. 11:09 Strategic tradeoffs for the Thunder to stay under the second apron. 12:58 Jaren Jackson Jr.’s renegotiation via Cole Anthony buyout. 15:50 Memphis waives and stretches Anthony; he lands in Milwaukee. 17:18 Cole Anthony’s fit with the Bucks. 18:51 Herb Jones’ extension: Value and future tradability. 19:53 Dom Barlow and Philly’s two-way depth. 21:58 Isaiah Jackson gets 3 years, $21M from Indiana. 22:57 Isiah Jackson’s injury history and contract structure. 23:59 Comparing Jackson’s deal to past backup center contracts. 26:22 Fred VanVleet named NBPA president. 27:01 Players are not getting squeezed by the new CBA. 27:48 What’s left in free agency? Top RFAs and Horford watch. 29:17 Jonathan Kuminga’s market and Warriors cap math. 30:32 Quentin Grimes’ with Philadelphia. 33:10 Cam Thomas’ likely value and deal structure. 34:33 Josh Giddey’s extension outlook with Chicago. 35:04 WAFTOs: 37:46 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.FM You can get 35% off a year membership to Dunc'd On Prime in honor of the legendary Mock Offseason episode with code mockoffseason2025. Subscribe 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 break down a fascinating trade involving John Collins and Norman Powell. Why did the Clippers get so little for Powell, and what does this portend as a next move? Plus, where does this steal of Powell put the Heat? Then, we find out what’s actually on paper in a lot of these reported contracts from the moratorium, the Grizzlies make their own puzzling trade, the Bucks fill out their roster, and more. 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.FM You can get 35% off a year membership to Dunc'd On Prime in honor of the legendary Mock Offseason episode with code mockoffseason2025. Subscribe 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.

Day 1 of NBA free agency brought a whirlwind of moves and major implications for the salary cap going forward. Nate and Danny begin with an in-depth discussion of the NBA’s projected cap growth slowing from 10% to 7% and its long-term ripple effects. They then analyze the Nuggets’ blockbuster trade of Michael Porter Jr. for Cam Johnson and Bruce Brown’s return. Multiple teams made aggressive depth plays or faced key departures, while others laid the groundwork for future cap space. Every major signing and roster shift from the day is covered in a team-by-team format. Denver Nuggets: Cam Johnson, Bruce Brown – 00:07:04 Brooklyn Nets: Michael Porter Jr. – 00:27:30 Houston Rockets: Dorian Finney-Smith, Clint Capela – 00:32:33 Los Angeles Lakers: Jake LaRavia – 00:47:29 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.FM You can get 35% off a year membership to Dunc'd On Prime in honor of the legendary Mock Offseason episode with code mockoffseason2025. Subscribe 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 break down the biggest news on the eve of free agency, including LeBron James finding another bump in the road in LA, Malik Beasley’s legal troubles suddenly making the Pistons interesting players in free agency, the Rockets locking up Jabari Smith, Jr., a surprising Jazz/Hornets trade, and an even more surprising buyout of Deandre Ayton. Plus, we recap all the option and qualifying offer decisions of note and set the table for tomorrow. Setting the stage for free agency and nostalgia for midnight July 1st signings. 0:00 LeBron James opts in—what does it mean for his future and the Lakers’ strategy? 1:45 Interpreting Rich Paul’s statement and how LeBron's decision gives him trade flexibility. 2:20 The Lakers' approach to asset management and competing timelines with Luka. 6:45 Why LeBron might have more control through opting in vs free agency. 9:00 Evaluating the odds of LeBron finishing 25-26 with the Lakers. 11:00 Kyrie Irving ACL return—odds and considerations for 25-26. 14:06 Dorian Finney-Smith declines option; what are the Lakers’ options to bring him back? 16:53 Houston's cap situation and fit for DFS. 18:56 Jabari Smith Jr.'s extension—terms, upside for Rockets, and long-term implications. 21:51 How Jabari’s deal affects Houston’s trade flexibility and potential star trades. 25:56 Julius Randle's new 2+1 deal in Minnesota—fit, cap impact, and comparison to Towns. 30:21 Malik Beasley under federal investigation—what it means for the Pistons. 35:28 Detroit’s shifting cap space plans and options on the wing. 38:04 Nikhil Alexander-Walker’s market and potential destinations. 39:49 Simone Fontecchio’s trade market. 40:51 James Harden’s new 1+1 contract with partial guarantee—structure and implications. 41:32 Sam Amick reports LeBron and Lakers didn’t discuss extensions—what does it mean? 47:16 Utah sends Collin Sexton to Charlotte for Jusuf Nurkic—trade analysis. 48:00 Why Utah made the move and what it means for their tanking effort. 50:00 Sexton's fit in Charlotte and how this impacts their offseason approach. 55:04 Deandre Ayton bought out in Portland—next steps and potential suitors. 58:00 Ranking Ayton among free agent centers. 1:00:30 Bobby Portis re-signs in Milwaukee—value analysis and cap context. 1:01:21 Option decisions around the league: Jaylin Williams (OKC), Moe Wagner, Caleb Houstan, and others. 1:06:13 Tribute to Bojan Bogdanović as he retires. 1:10:00 OKC’s Jaylin Williams deal—cap impact and backup center fit. 1:11:39 Quentin Grimes seeking $25M annually—what’s his market? 1:27:29 Duncan Robinson declines ETO—what are Miami’s options now? 1:31:27 Wrap-up and preview of Day 1 of free agency. 1:34:00 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.FM You can get 35% off a year membership to Dunc'd On Prime in honor of the legendary Mock Offseason episode with code mockoffseason2025. Subscribe 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 break down the biggest news on the eve of free agency, including LeBron James finding another bump in the road in LA, Malik Beasley’s legal troubles suddenly making the Pistons interesting players in free agency, the Rockets locking up Jabari Smith, Jr., a surprising Jazz/Hornets trade, and an even more surprising buyout of Deandre Ayton. Plus, we recap all the option and qualifying offer decisions of note and set the table for tomorrow. Setting the stage for free agency and nostalgia for midnight July 1st signings. 0:00 LeBron James opts in—what does it mean for his future and the Lakers’ strategy? 1:45 Interpreting Rich Paul’s statement and how LeBron's decision gives him trade flexibility. 2:20 The Lakers' approach to asset management and competing timelines with Luka. 6:45 Why LeBron might have more control through opting in vs free agency. 9:00 Evaluating the odds of LeBron finishing 25-26 with the Lakers. 11:00 Kyrie Irving ACL return—odds and considerations for 25-26. 14:06 Dorian Finney-Smith declines option; what are the Lakers’ options to bring him back? 16:53 Houston's cap situation and fit for DFS. 18:56 Jabari Smith Jr.'s extension—terms, upside for Rockets, and long-term implications. 21:51 How Jabari’s deal affects Houston’s trade flexibility and potential star trades. 25:56 Julius Randle's new 2+1 deal in Minnesota—fit, cap impact, and comparison to Towns. 30:21 Malik Beasley under federal investigation—what it means for the Pistons. 35:28 Detroit’s shifting cap space plans and options on the wing. 38:04 Nikhil Alexander-Walker’s market and potential destinations. 39:49 Simone Fontecchio’s trade market. 40:51 James Harden’s new 1+1 contract with partial guarantee—structure and implications. 41:32 Sam Amick reports LeBron and Lakers didn’t discuss extensions—what does it mean? 47:16 Utah sends Collin Sexton to Charlotte for Jusuf Nurkic—trade analysis. 48:00 Why Utah made the move and what it means for their tanking effort. 50:00 Sexton's fit in Charlotte and how this impacts their offseason approach. 55:04 Deandre Ayton bought out in Portland—next steps and potential suitors. 58:22 Ranking Ayton among free agent centers. 1:01:00 Bobby Portis re-signs in Milwaukee—value analysis and cap context. 1:01:51 Option decisions around the league: Jaylin Williams (OKC), Moe Wagner, Caleb Houstan, and others. 1:06:43 Tribute to Bojan Bogdanović as he retires. 1:10:29 OKC’s Jaylin Williams deal—cap impact and backup center fit. 1:12:09 Quentin Grimes seeking $25M annually—what’s his market? 1:27:49 Duncan Robinson declines ETO—what are Miami’s options now? 1:31:57 Final qualifying offer and option decisions, including Cam Thomas, Ziaire Williams, and Keon Ellis. 1:20:21 Wrap-up and preview of Day 1 of free agency. 1:34:00 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.FM You can get 35% off a year membership to Dunc'd On Prime in honor of the legendary Mock Offseason episode with code mockoffseason2025. Subscribe 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 break down every single trade and every single pick of the First Round in a 2 hour extravaganza. They give preliminary evaluations on each player drafted and discuss their winners and losers of the night. Plus, they hit on the biggest news outside of the draft, including Kyrie Irving and Fred Van Vleet reaching new contract agreements with Dallas and Houston. 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.FM You can get 35% off a year membership to Dunc'd On Prime in honor of the legendary Mock Offseason episode with code mockoffseason2025. DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe 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.