Best David Thibodeau Podcasts (2025)

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Canadian Sport Policy 2025-2035 Part 2 34:53

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The Canadian Sport Policy helps identify Canadian sport priorities and guides how federal, provincial and territorial governments advance sport. It provides a shared framework for working together to ensure sport contributes positively to the lives of individuals, communities and the country. Links: Canadian Sport Policy 2025-2035: https://www.cana…

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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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Swimmable Cities: The Final Frontier of Public Space? (with Katie Pumphrey and Toby Robinson) 1:09:32

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Toby Robinson is a British international swimmer specializing in freestyle and open water events, he competed at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris in the 10km Open water event. Katie Pumphrey is a Baltimore-based interdisciplinary artist and ultramarathon open water swimmer. They are both Sport Ambassadors for the Swimmable Cities alliance. Swimmable…

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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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Canadian Sport Policy 2025-2035 Part 1 (with SIRC) 53:06

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Kim Gurtler is the CEO of the Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC), bringing extensive expertise in operations, project management, and relationship-building to lead impactful initiatives and outcomes. Recognized for her collaborative leadership and steady optimism, Kim is instrumental in fostering strong partnerships and supporting sector-wide…

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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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Sport and Social Care (with Community Integrated Care) 1:07:48

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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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Philanthropy Through Sport (with High Impact Athletes) 34:41

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Hugo Inglis is a four-time Olympian and former international field hockey player for New Zealand, having represented his country at London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and Paris 2024. With over a decade of experience at the highest level of sport, Hugo has increasingly turned his focus to driving positive global impact beyond the field. In pursuit o…

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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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Empowering Indigenous Youth Through Sport (with Spirit North) 30:10

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Jake Finney is a Community Program Leader with Spirit North in Edmonton and Athabasca, Alberta, in Treaty 6. Jake grew up in Fort Chipewyan and Athabasca in Treaty 8 and is a member of the Athabasca Fort Chipewyan First Nation. He has been with Spirit North for 4.5 years and the programs Jake leads are inspired by culture and the freedom connected …

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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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The Future of Sport in Canada: A System at a Crossroads 17:17

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The Future of Sport in Canada Commission released its preliminary report on August 28th 2025. With 71 recommendations, it is the most comprehensive review of the Canadian sport system that I have ever seen. In this episode, I share some of my thoughts and reactions on the preliminary report and recommendations. Future of Sport in Canada Commission …

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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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Fantasy Football for Good (with Joe Flynn) 27:54

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This project started with a simple idea: what if fantasy football told the full story? Not just rushing yards and touchdowns, but backpacks donated, meals served, scholarships awarded, and lives changed. Now, with the Fantasy Football Draft Guide for Good, fans can see the causes players support off the field—right alongside their on-field stats. B…

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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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2025 St. John's Canada Summer Games 34:05

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The Canada Games brings together more than 2,000 able-bodied athletes and athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities for the largest amateur multi-sport event in the country. Alternating between winter and summer, they span over 30 different sports to showcase the very best in Canadian sport and spirit. The Games are held under the stewar…

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

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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…

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POR Summer League Prospects + Friday Daily Duncs (8/8/25) 16:11

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Nate and Danny look at Summer League prospects for the Portland Trail Blazers, including Yang Hansen. ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ Warriors-Josh Giddey Chicago Bulls Joe Mazzulla Coaches Immanuel Quickley Rookie-scale extensions Nikola Jokic Sophomores ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠ Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode wi…

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Brooklyn Nets Summer Leaguers 21:19

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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! Use code PRESEASON25 for 35% off an annual subscription! Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week…

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West Offseason Grades 2025 2:18:08

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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 big move for Cam Johnson, and Golden State's crossroads as they navigate their aging core. The Rockets' eventful of…

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Eastern Conference Offseason Grades 2025–Part 2 16:10

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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! Use code PRESEASON25 for 35% off an annual subscription! Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a week. Or, sign up for…

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Think Beyond (with Radha Balani) 50:21

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Radha Balani is the Global Head of Leadership and Strategy at ThinkBeyond, a leading consultant in sport for social impact and sustainability. A strategist and facilitator, she crafts and guides dynamic initiatives aimed at achieving sustainable social change through sport. Throughout her career, Radha has worked with top sports organisations and a…

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Eastern Conference Offseason Grades 2025–Part 1 1:01:34

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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! Use code PRESEASON25 for 35% off an annual subscription! Subscrib…

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DAL, SAS, PHI, CHA, UTA Summer Leaguers; Dame's Return, Lakers Smart Move 2:19:38

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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 Edgecombe, Kon Knueppel, and Ace Bailey DAL: 22:28 SAS: 36:25 PHI: 52:47 CHA: 1:14:09 UTA: …

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OKC’s Fiscal Cliff; What Should RFAs Get; Draft and MVP WATFOs 56:50

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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 …

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Powell/Collins Trade; Contract Day of Truth 1:15:53

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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 …

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A Chance for Everyone (with Young Champs) 32:54

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Chris Marshall is the founder of G Tennis & charity Young Champs. His main drive and passion is creating opportunities for children from underserved communities to play and access Tennis coaching. Young Champs provide free Summer coaching and equipment for local children, as well as training and mentoring for older teens on a pathway to becoming co…

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Sneak Preview! Day 1 of 2025 Free Agency 1:03:32

4M ago1:03:32

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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 Br…

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The Table is Set! 1:34:30

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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 A…