Best CHI MIL Podcasts (2025)

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The Christmas Games: SAS @ OKC; MIN @ DEN; CLE @ NYK; HOU @ LAL; DAL @ GSW 1:33:57

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The Thunder definitely have a huge problem with the Spurs. What can OKC do to counter them? And could San Antonio win the championship THIS year? Nikola Jokic authored one of the best games ever on Christmas with his dizzying array of skills. But Denver needed overtime to prevail in a classic. For awhile, it looked like salad days for Cleveland, un…

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FULL 15 in 60 (Eastern Conference 12.21.25) 1:56:47

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Nate and Danny are back for their bi-weekly look around the Eastern Conference with segments on each of the 15 teams. Knicks / Heat–Jalen Brunson’s offensive takeover, Kel’el Ware’s breakout game Nets/Raptors–The Nets…..defense was too much for Toronto to handle. Bulls — 25:17 — Coby White is driving the basketball Cavaliers — 35:01 —Can Cleveland …

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The Trends of 2025-26 with Jared Dubin 1:05:50

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Jared Dubin of Last Night in Basketball and the Double Dribble Podcast makes his annual appearance to discuss the key trends he and Nate have been seeing around the league this year. No more spoilers here, just dive in! And you can visit lastnightinbasketball.com/twentyfive for 25% off a year’s subscription to Jared’s work. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It…

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3 in 40; Nuggets/Rockets Match-Up; Cooper Flagg! 40:35

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Sacramento Kings — 0:00:38 Will Sacramento’s ownership accept an intentional rebuild rather than one through ineptitude? Where does Doug Christie rank among the worst coaches of the last 10 years? Who pulls the plug first: Dallas, Sacramento, or Portland? San Antonio Spurs — 11:08 Has Stephon Castle’s improved play this season (outside of shooting)…

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6 in 62 Mailbag! (Western Conference 12.18.25) 1:02:42

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Nate and Danny dig into a Western Conference mailbag for the Grizzlies, Wolves, Pelicans, Thunder, Suns, and Blazers, focusing on young bigs, long-term team-building, and how to survive in an OKC/Wemby/Jokic world. Memphis Grizzlies — 0:15 What has Zach Edey’s overall impact been so far, and why hasn’t his strong play gotten more discussion? Given …

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6 in 75 Mailbag! (Western Conference 12.15.25) 1:14:23

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Nate and Danny tackle Western Conference mailbag questions from the Dallas Mavericks through the LA Lakers, digging into star-trade calculus, emerging young players, and which contenders really scare OKC and Denver. Dallas Mavericks — 0:55 Is Max Christie’s 65% true shooting for real, and if/when his shooting regresses, can he still be a starter on…

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NBA Cup Semis: SAS/OKC and NYK/ORL; NBA Cup Final Outlook 1:09:15

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Victor Wembanyama returns in heroic fashion to power San Antonio past Oklahoma City and give them only their second loss of the season. Plus, the NBA rule that MUST be changed for next year. Jalen Brunson becomes only the 3rd player to drop 40 in Cup play as Orlando had no answers for the new-look Knicks. Then, we look ahead to a fascinating San An…

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8 in 78 (Eastern Conference Mailbag 12.9.25) 1:17:53

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Nate and Danny take questions on Indiana through Washington in the Eastern Conference. Pacers — 0:13 What explains the divergence between the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers despite their seemingly comparable losses in talent? Did the Pacers truly “miss” on Ryan Nembhard given their existing guard depth with Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard…

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7 in 106 (Eastern Conference Mailbag 12.8.25) 1:06:01

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Hawks — 3:36 Should the Hawks trade Trae Young plus two juicy Bucks/Pels picks for Giannis, and how would that look from both teams’ perspectives? If the Hawks keep Trae, re-sign him reasonably, and just add this incoming Pelicans pick, can that path ever realistically lead to a championship? Do you buy Onyeka Okongwu’s three-point shooting, and if…

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Live Mailbag! (12.2.25) + Thursday Daily Duncs (12/4/25) 17:58

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With the East so open, should the Pistons push their chips in now for a star forward like Jaren Jackson Jr. (or Markkanen/AD), and what would that kind of trade cost? Is an Austin Reaves–Luka Dončić backcourt too weak defensively for the Lakers to be a true championship contender? ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ Lawrence Frank Chris Paul-Clippers Ch…

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Giannis for Real Now? DET @ MIL; SAS @ ORL; Murray’s 52; CP Sent Home 1:24:02

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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s potential trade request leads off the show, as Nate and Danny retrace how Milwaukee got here and debate where he could go next. They then break down Bucks/Pistons, highlighted by Giannis’ calf injury, Doc Rivers’ clever 2–3 zone, and Jericho Sims’ decisive and-one. San Antonio/Orlando follows, with Dylan Harper’s electric pl…

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NBA Awards (December 2, 2025) 1:37:39

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Nate and Danny take their first crack at the NBA awards. Jokic, Shai, Luka, or Giannis for MVP? 00:01:38 We break down a ridiculously deep field for the All-NBA teams, with over 25 legitimate candidates. 00:28:59 Then, Defensive Player of the Year, with some surprising and some familiar candidates. 00:57:59 Coach of the Year is another great one wi…

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NBA Cup Quarterfinals are SET! 1:24:01

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Nate and Danny break down all the action on point differential night! Orlando and Detroit was a fascinating matchup of two hungry, athletic, physical teams. Cleveland had a chance to advance as the wild card, but the Hawks defense stifled them late. 29:00 Jalen Brunson out-dueled Giannis down the stretch in a win or go home game to reach the quarte…

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Full 15 in 60! (Western Conference 11.24.25) 2:03:04

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Our bi-weekly look at the Western Conference! LAL @ UTA: The Lakers hold on against the Jazz in LeBron James’ second game of the season. NOP @ DAL: Two young teams go at each other in a fun matchup over the weekend. POR: What makes Deni Avdija so hard to stop? MIN: Rob Dillingham just isn’t a rotation player right now for a team with the Wolves’ as…

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LATE Night NBA Cup Friday 1:19:31

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Denver and Houston was a fascinating tactical matchup between two of the three-best teams in the league with a lot of different pitches to throw. Phoenix’s new identity helped them steal a game they had no business winning against the Wolves. 33:43 Portland took control of their own destiny in the West Group of Death with an upset over Golden State…

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CHA 15 in 60 15:42

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CHA: Kon Knueppel has truly impressed early on 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! Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more. Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major…

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15 in 60 (Eastern Conference 11.17.25 Part 1) 1:35:23

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We take our biweekly look at the teams in the Eastern Conference, featuring scouts on two young breakout players in the Central Division. Plus, we discuss the firing of Willie Green in New Orleans. Willie Green Firing DET: Daniss Jenkins has come out of nowhere to feature in Detroit 6:04 ORL: Tristan da Silva is looking like a rotation stalwart 16:…

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Steph Bests Wembanyama Again 1:04:23

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It was a fantastic night of NBA Cup action as Stephen Curry somehow topped himself from Wednesday with 49 points including the game-winning free throws against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. We go deep on that game, plus catch up on all the other action around the league. Plus a great companion is Nate’s live call of crunchtime with video. Warrio…

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Nico Fired; DAL, NOP, SAS, DEN 15 in 60 1:05:29

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A breaking 15 & 60 opens with Dallas moving on from Nico Harrison and what that means for the franchise’s direction. We examine the logic of acting now versus waiting, and the implications for Anthony Davis and Cooper Flagg. Then it’s a detailed look at Pelicans–Spurs from the weekend, including Trey Murphy’s big night and encouraging rookie flashe…

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Yaron Weitzman, Author of “A Hollywood Ending” 48:18

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Author Yaron Weitzman joins to unpack his new book, A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers—and all the palace intrigue that shaped this era. We dig into why the LeBron–Lakers “marriage” delivered a title yet still feels unresolved, from Buss family succession politics to who actually pulls the levers in L.A. You’ll hear how d…

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Orlando Magic 15 in 60 (11.4.25) + Monday Daily Duncs (11/3/25) 14:59

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Part 2 of our look at the Eastern Conference 2 weeks in. Orlando Magic — Can Jamahl Mosley unlock Desmond Bane? ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ Miami Heat 15 in 60 Ja Morant Myles Turner New Orleans Pelicans Egor Demin Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Santi Aldama Costumes ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every ep…

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15 in 60 Part 1 (Eastern Conference 11.3.25) 1:22:28

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We begin our look at the 15 teams in the Eastern Conference with a survey of where 8 teams stand with some of the most interesting storylines for the first 2 weeks of the season. Miami Heat —How the Heat reinvented their offense Chicago Bulls — 13:24 — What is sustainable and what isn’t about Chicago’s start? Detroit Pistons — 23:21 — Jalen Duren i…

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Seriously Ja? Plus A Big Night of NBA Cup Action 1:20:10

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Portland and Denver play a fascinating game in a contrast of styles, with Jerami Grant getting revenge against his old team. Ja Morant pouts his way through a winnable game against the Lakers, then voices displeasure in the media afterward. Kawhi Leonard sends the Pelicans home with another loss. The Knicks’ defense proved the perfect matchup for h…

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Nate Silver On the NBA’s Betting Issues 57:18

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Nate Silver of Silver Bulletin knows a little bit about risk and prediction. He joins Dunc’d On to discuss every aspect of this evolving issue. How much should NBA fans care about this scandal? How much does he care as an NBA fan and bettor? Should we be concerned about the overall integrity of NBA games? Why would multi-millionaires like Terry Roz…

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What We Learned This Weekend 1:34:45

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Nate and Danny watched a ton of games over the weekend and give their early impressions through a number of interesting games. Sixers vs Hornets — 0:52 Magic vs Hawks — 28:09 Magic vs Bulls — 35:50 Bulls vs Pistons — 50:20 Pistons vs Celtics — 52:38 Celtics vs Knicks — 57:08 Spurs vs Pelicans — 1:00:38 Spurs vs Nets — 1:06:12 Wizards vs Mavericks —…

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DEN @ GSW; Indiana Keeps up the Pace; Gamblor Strikes the NBA 1:20:15

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In a matchup of the league’s smartest and most skilled teams, Stephen Curry and the Warriors outlast Aaron Gordon and the Nuggets in another early season classic. Then: Indiana/OKC — 42:03 Double-OT chaos: how a shorthanded Pacers group (no Haliburton/McConnell, then Nembhard exits) still kept the tempo, leaned on Mathurin’s rim pressure and free t…

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Christian Braun Extension + Monday Daily Duncs (10/20/25) 21:20

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Christian Braun extension (5/$125) and apron pressure ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ Steve Ballmer Aspiration Christian Braun Denver Nuggets Toumani Camara Shaedon Sharpe Dyson Daniels Atlanta Hawks San Antonio Spurs ⁠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 J…

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Season Predictions 2025-26 2:04:04

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Danny returns to give our infallible predictions for how the 2025-26 season will go. We give season win totals for each team, and also note where Nate had the biggest difference of opinion with his team-expert guests. Then we give our conference finalists and NBA champion. We also make our picks for all the major awards, plus break down some of the…

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SAS Season Outlook with Jared Weiss 57:34

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Newly minted San Antonian Jared Weiss of the Athletic joins us to discuss a fascinating Spurs season. What new skills has Victor added for year three? How is #2 overall pick Dylan Harper looking in camp? What will the fit be between Harper, Stephon Castle, and De’Aaron Fox? Plus, how is Mitch Johnson settling in to his first full year as coach? Who…

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DET 2025-26 Outlook with Omari Sankofa II and Bryce Simon 54:38

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Pistons tag-team of Omari Sankofa II and Bryce Simon of Pistons Pulse and Game Theory join to discuss the Pistons’ attempt to build on their breakout season a year ago. What enabled the improvement, and how much of that can sustain this year? Which of the youngs will take a step forward, and how? How will they deal with the loss of Malik Beasley? F…

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IND 2025-26 Outlook with Caitlin Cooper 1:03:54

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Caitlin Cooper of Basketball She Wrote is our guest to discuss the upcoming Pacers season. Is it, in fact, a gap year? What are the Pacers missing without Tyrese Haliburton, and can Andrew Nembhard handle everything that’s going to be on his plate? Who will start in a crowded but unproven center rotation? What does it look like with Pascal Siakam b…

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MIA 2025-26 Outlook with Brady Hawk 1:08:00

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Brady Hawk of 5 Reasons Sports is our guest to breakdown the first full season of the post-Butler era in Miami. What are the Heat getting in Norman Powell? Which of the young bigs, Ware or Jovic, will start in the frontcourt? Is Davion Mitchell a key piece for Miami? How will Erik Spoelstra sort out his rotation in the absence of Tyler Herro, and w…

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DEN 2025-26 Outlook with Adam Mares 56:39

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Adam Mares of DNVR is our guest to discuss the refreshed Denver Nuggets. Why couldn’t they get over the hump last year against OKC, and what have they done to improve this year? What will be the roles of Cam Johnson, Tim Hardaway, Jr., Bruce Brown, and Jonas Valanciunas? What will Denver be doing differently on defense under David Adelman? Can Jama…

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ORL 2025-26 Season Outlook with Jason Beede 1:01:15

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Magic beatman Jason Beede is a first-time guest to analyze the Orlando Magic. Can this group take the next step to East contender after the Desmond Bane trade? What can we take away from last year’s funhouse season of great defense and historically awful shooting? When will Jalen Suggs make his debut? Can they play faster now with better guard play…

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GSW 2025-26 Season Outlook with Anthony Slater + Monday Daily Duncs (10/6/25) 21:12

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Anthony Slater is celebrating his 10th season covering Golden State (and 9th as our Warriors Outlook guest). We get into the final resolution of the Jonathan Kuminga stalemate before discussing how the Warriors’ new additions fit in, including the signing of Al Horford. ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ LeBron James Expansion 10 people Circumvention A…

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Eastern Conference Over/Unders 2025-26 1:46:14

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Nate and Danny examine the over/under season win totals for the Eastern Conference. Can Cleveland cruise to #1 again? How will Boston and Indiana respond to the losses of their best players? What about young midfield teams like Atlanta and Toronto? Can we make anything of the Sixers? We pick over or under for all 15 teams in the East, then make our…

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HOU 2025-26 Season Outlook with Jackson Gatlin 1:06:29

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Jackson Gatlin of Locked on Rockets joins to discuss a Rockets season that’s taken an unexpected turn with the injury to Fred VanVleet. Who will fill in for him, Amen Thompson or Reed Sheppard? How will they integrate KD, and can Alperen Sengun build on his sterling Eurobasket to take the next step as a leader of the offense? Can Ime Udoka help thi…

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NYK 2025-26 Season Outlook with James Edwards III 1:02:54

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James Edwards III of The Athletic is our guest to to look ahead to one of the most anticipated seasons in New York Knicks history. We look back on their playoffs a year ago, and discuss how Mike Brown will likely change things from Tom Thibodeau. Other topics: will they start two bigs? Who can Mike Brown trust off his bench? How well will Brown's d…

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BOS 2025-26 Season Outlook with Noa Dalzell + Wednesday Daily Duncs (9/24/25) 24:12

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Noa Dalzell of CLNS and SBNation is our guest to look ahead to a new and not altogether welcome kind of season in Boston. We break down who is left after all the high-profile departures and injuries and what Joe Mazzulla’s rotation may look like. Plus, we give our season win predictions for the Celtics. ⁠⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ Kawhi Leonard…

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OKC 2025-26 Outlook with Joe Mussatto 50:18

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Joe Mussatto of the Oklahoman is our guest to discuss the World Champion Oklahoma City Thunder's title defense. We discuss which Thunder players might enter the playoff rotation, how JDub and Chet can take the next step, and Shai's MVP follow-up. Plus, a look at who the biggest threat is to the Thunder in the West, and what Joe thinks the national …

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TOR 2025-26 Outlook with Blake Murphy + Wednesday Daily Duncs (9/17/25) 22:03

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Blake Murphy of Sportsnet takes time out from baseball to look ahead to the Toronto Raptors season. These guys are one of the most fascinating teams in the league because we haven't seen this talented group together at all. ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ Kawhi Leonard Steve Ballmer Kawhi Leonard Adam Silver Investigation Jonathan Kuminga Future pow…

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UTA 2025-26 Outlook with David Locke 1:05:28

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Radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider David Locke is our guest to look ahead to a season of discovery in Utah. With some of the key veterans traded away, it will be a competition among youngsters Ace Bailey, Taylor Hendricks, and Cody Williams at forward and Keyonte George, Bryce Sensabaugh, Walter Clayton, Jr., and Isaiah Collier at gu…

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More Clippers Circumvention Evidence + Josh Giddey Signs; CHI Outlook With Will Gottlieb 1:28:00

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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…

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MIN 2025-26 Season Outlook with Jon Krawczynski 20:04

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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 H…

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Kawhi Leonard Scandal; LAL Season Outlook with Jovan Buha 1:34:05

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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…

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Mock Rookie Extensions 2025 + Friday Daily Duncs (8/29/25) 22:44

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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 ex…

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Atlanta Hawks 2025-26 Season Outlook With Brad Rowland 1:09:59

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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…

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West 2024 Offseason Re-Grades: MEM + Friday Daily Duncs (8/22/25) 14:59

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We hold ourselves accountable by going back and re-grading the 2024 offseason, including the Grizzlies' draft. ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ Malik Beasley Malik Beasley Josh Giddey Russell Westbrook Malik Monk Toronto Raptors Heat-Nets trade Giannis Antetokounmpo ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠ Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every …

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2024 Offseason Re-Grades Continued! ORL thru WAS and DAL thru LAL 1:33:51

4M ago1:33:51

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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 tha…

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Eastern Conference 2024 Offseason Re-Grades, Part 1 1:41:20

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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…