Best Taylor Edgecomb Podcasts (2025)

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

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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…

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2025 NBA Draft 1:58:36

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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 VanVleet reaching new contract agreements…

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are the 2025 NBA Champions; KD is Traded to the Rockets 1:22:01

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Even with our moods a bit muted in light of the Tyrese Haliburton injury, we celebrate the championship journey of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Sam Presti and the Thunder organization for one of the great turnarounds in NBA history. Indiana is devastated by the Tyrese Haliburton injury. We look back on their unbelievable postseason and turn a somber ey…

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2025 Mock Offseason with Kevin Pelton, Dan Feldman, and Danny Leroux, Part 1 1:22:15

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Kevin Pelton of ESPN joins Dunc’d On’s Dan Feldman, Danny Leroux, and Nate Duncan to game out the 2025 offseason. The trade market is the first focus as we discuss possible deals for Giannis, KD, Markkanen, Paul George, PJ Washington, DeMar Derozan, Julius Randle, and the Celtics’ stars. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episod…

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The KD Sweepstakes + Tuesday Daily Duncs (6/17/25) 17:29

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Kevin Durant trade talks are evolving into a high-stakes game of poker between Durant, the Suns, and interested teams. ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ Pacers-Pelicans trade Kevin Durant Jalen Williams Jalen Williams Tyrese Haliburton Game 5 Indiana Pacers 3-2 Steals Offensive rebounding ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠ Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the on…

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2025 NBA Finals Game 5 33:38

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OKC restores control of the Finals with a wire-to-wire win, but the biggest concern for Indiana is Tyrese Haliburton struggling with injury. Meanwhile, Jalen Williams took advantage of Indiana’s pressure to score 40 points, while OKC ramped up their own defense at home to force 22 turnovers with other Pacers forced to create more. We analyze how it…

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Desmond Bane is Traded! 48:35

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The Orlando Magic unexpectedly strike, delivering a major draft pick package to the Grizzlies for Desmond Bane. Why Nate really likes this deal for the Magic. For the Grizzlies, was this package just too good to turn down? 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 …

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Jonathan Givony on the 2025 Draft 1:00:52

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Jonathan Givony of ESPN is our guest to discuss some of the best and most overlooked prospects in the 2025 draft: Cooper Flagg – 7:24 Dylan Harper – 15:15 Ace Bailey – 20:53 VJ Edgecombe – 25:09 Jeremiah Fears – 33:32 Kon Knueppel – 38:01 Tre Johnson – 41:14 Khaman Maluach – 44:30 Kasparas Jakucionis – 50:16 Noa Essengue – 52:26 Join Dunc’d On Prim…

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LAL Offseason + Monday Daily Duncs (6/9/25) 20:55

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The Lakers face a stark choice of whether to go all-in on this season with LeBron still a factor, or preserve assets for the long haul with Luka. If they do decide to go hard this year, what are their options at center, plus adding shooting and someone who can guard the ball? ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠ Jason Kidd-Knicks New York Knicks Giannis A…

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2025 NBA Finals Game 2; Jeremiah Fears Scouting Report 1:42:53

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Oklahoma City evens the series behind a dominant game from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a defense that shut down Tyrese Haliburton and kept Indiana out of transition and the paint. How did OKC respond from their Game 1 loss, and how can the Pacers counter in Game 3? Finally, a Chicago point guard for Nate to talk about! He and Danny go long on a ver…

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2025 NBA Finals Game 1 1:15:47

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The Pacers do it again! Somehow, they pulled off another improbable comeback for the 4th time this postseason. Nate and Danny break down how they managed it once again. Plus, we look at which of the many odd trends from Game 1 might persist throughout the series. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus…

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Tom Thibodeau Fired + Tuesday Daily Duncs (6/3/25) 26:29

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Nate and Danny react to the firing of Tom Thibodeau, a move they had called for but didn’t expect. ⁠Full Daily Duncs⁠⁠ Tom Thibodeau Tom Thibodeau Tom Thibodeau James Dolan Karl-Anthony Towns Giannis Antetokounmpo-Raptors Phoenix Suns Austin Ainge NBA Finals ⁠⁠Full Daily Duncs⁠⁠⁠ Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with N…

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NYK Offseason; Kon Knueppel Scouting Report 58:42

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The Knicks just bowed out in the East Finals. What do they need to take the next step if they try to make some small tweaks, and how does their financial situation limit that? If they decide to try to trade for another star, what kind of package can they offer? Then, our latest draft scout looks at Kon Knueppel of Duke. How good a shooter is he, an…

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Cooper Flagg Scouting Report + MIN Offseason Outlook 1:31:08

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Does Cooper Flagg live up to the hype as a generational type prospect? We spent over an hour breaking down his game in an effort to figure that out. Minnesota’s offseason is a fascinating one. Can they retain Naz Reid, Julius Randle, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker within their severe financial constraints? Orrrrrrrr, if Kevin Durant wanted to go ther…

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VJ Edgecombe Scouting Report + Tuesday Daily Duncs (5/27/25) 43:53

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Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe is viewed as one of the highest upside players in the draft. What is his current skillset, and how do Nate and Danny see it evolving at the NBA level? ⁠⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ Offseason Comebacks Karl-Anthony Towns John Haliburton Thunder-Timberwolves Timberwolves-Thunder Thunder-Timberwolves All-NBA Game 3s Veteran ext…

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IND/NYK and MIN/OKC Game 3s 57:28

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New York became the first team to ever overcome three 20-point deficits in a single postseason with an improbable comeback against Indiana. How were they able to do it, and how much can they take with them into Game 4? Oklahoma City will not waltz to an NBA championship, as Minnesota put the hammer down to deliver a 40-point blowout. Did they find …

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MIN/OKC Game 2; Dylan Harper Scouting Report 1:11:22

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OKC thoroughly controls Game 2 to take a commanding lead in the series. Is there anything Minnesota can do to change the momentum after another disheartening loss, or do Shai and the Thunder have a stranglehold on the series? Then, we scout Dylan Harper, the projected #2 pick out of Rutgers. Is he that level of prospect? What weaknesses could preve…

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GSW Offseason Outlook + Monday Daily Duncs (5/19/25) 40:26

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Nate and Danny kick off their 2025 Offseason Outlook series with an in-depth look at the Golden State Warriors, discussing their current roster situation, cap implications, and potential trade and free agent targets. ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ 7 in 7 New champions New York Knicks Upsets New York Celtics-Knicks Game 6 Boston Celtics Cavaliers-Ce…

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DEN/OKC Game 7; MIN/OKC Outlook; A Few More Free Agents 1:01:59

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Denver gave it everything they had, but everything that makes the Thunder the Thunder eventually overwhelmed them. Could Denver have won this series without the injuries, and how far away are they from being a prime contender again with Nikola Jokic? Minnesota and Oklahoma City prevent much different opponents for each other than each has faced thu…

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DEN/OKC Game 6; Free Agent SF and PF Rankings 1:07:29

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Denver gives us a Game 7 by pulling away from OKC late. We discuss how they did it and look ahead to Game 7, which could be significantly impacted by Aaron Gordon’s Hamstring injury. The free agent small forward list includes LeBron James, his teammate Dorian Finney-Smith, and RFA Josh Giddey. How do we see those situations playing out? 30:41 At po…

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The Devastating Jayson Tatum Injury + Monday Daily Duncs (5/12/25) 22:26

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It’s not hyperbole to say that Jayson Tatum’s injury could be one of the most significant in NBA history. ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo-Rockets Devin Booker-Rockets Kevin Durant-Rockets Pacers-Cavaliers Donovan Mitchell Mitchell Robinson Nuggets-Thunder Weekend ⁠Full Daily Duncs with link…

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DEN/OKC and IND/CLE Game 4s; NYK/BOS and GSW/MIN Game 3s 1:11:14

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OKC wrestles back into position with superior crunchtime execution and smothering defense. What are the adjustments going forward? Indiana absolutely eviscerated the Cavs in one of the most shocking dominations in NBA history. How did they do it, and where does this rank on the list of playoff destructions? 32:50 Boston got back into their series a…

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NYK/BOS and DEN/OKC Game 2s; Ranking These Crazy Comebacks; Jared Weiss on Tyrese Haliburton 1:32:20

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Jared Weiss of The Athletic joins to discuss how he put together his great article on Tyrese Haliburton managing his mental health struggles over the past year. These NBA playoffs have yet to disappoint, as the Knicks roared back from down 20 in the second half again to put the Celtics in an 0-2 hole. How did it happen, and can the C’s possibly tur…

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GSW/MIN Outlook + Monday Daily Duncs (5/5/25) 39:25

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Both teams in this matchup face totally different series than in the previous round. How will Minnesota match up with Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler defensively? What will Golden State’s strategy be against Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle? We break down all the strategic elements and make our picks. ⁠⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ First-round ser…

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GSW/HOU Game 7; IND/CLE Game 1; DEN/OKC Outlook 1:18:25

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Stephen Curry adds another legendary performance to his ledger, closing out a Houston team yet again as Buddy Hield played the role of Klay Thompson. Indiana outshot Cleveland by 30 percent from 3. Was this Game 1 all about shooting variance, or does Cleveland have reason to be concerned? We look ahead to the MVP Series between Shai and Nikola Joki…

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GSW/HOU Game 6; Gregg Popovich Retrospective 1:01:46

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Houston dominates Golden State in Game 6 to tie the series. We give an ode to Steven Adams, Fred Van Vleet, and Ime Udoka for the unique way they’ve controlled the last few games. What can Golden State do to counter, and who do we think will win Game 7? With the news of Gregg Popovich retiring as Spurs coach, we look back on all the ways that he ch…

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DET/NYK and LAC/DEN Game 6s 54:07

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The Pistons fought gamely, but Jalen Brunson led an 11-1 run capped by an iconic shot over Ausar Thompson to advance New York. James Harden had perhaps his best late-series performance since 2012 while the Clippers stymied Denver’s attack in the second half to force the first Game 7 of the first round. 29:00 Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only plac…

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End of an Era in Milwaukee; LAL/MIN, DET/NYK, ORL/BOS Game 4s 1:47:58

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We begin with the somber reality that Damian Lillard likely has a torn Achilles tendon, a season-, career- and franchise-altering injury for him, Giannis, and the Milwaukee Bucks. Then, we recap two classic games between the Lakers and Wolves (17:28) and the Knicks and Pistons (1:08:31), breaking down the keys plays (and calls) that could have gone…

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DET/NYK; LAC/DEN; MEM/OKC Game 3s 1:15:25

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Detroit provided a raucous environment, but the Knicks found their offensive flow and took a series lead. Denver looks like they’re in big trouble against the Clippers with myriad problems on both ends of the floor. Oklahoma City set an NBA record by coming back from a 26-point deficit against Memphis as Ja Morant was unable to finish the game. Plu…

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GSW/HOU, MIA/CLE, ORL/BOS, and MEM/OKC Game 1s 1:06:08

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The Warriors grind out a 90s-style win over Houston, showcasing how their defense and Steph Curry's brilliance can still carry them despite some shaky offense. Can the Rockets score well enough in this series to make it competitive? The Cavs overwhelm Miami in Game 1 with scorching guard play and a beautifully flowing offense. 34:43 Boston comforta…

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MIA @ CHI, DAL @ SAC; 8-Seed Game Preview; Suns Quagmire; LAC/DEN Outlook 1:43:55

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A massive episode of Dunc’d On with Danny Leroux, as we discuss the Heat and Mavs moving on, and the Bulls and Kings (28:18) most decidedly not. We look ahead to Heat/Hawks (15:33) and Mavs/Grizzlies (45:22) on Friday night and make our picks, then catch up on news including the latest rumors with the Suns. 59:00 Finally, we discuss the series we’r…

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GSW/HOU Outlook + Adjusting for postseason rotations 2025 29:17

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We look ahead to the Warriors’ matchup with Houston in the first round. Then, Dan previews the postseason based on adjusting for teams' projected rotations. 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 members…

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Thank You For 10 Years of Dunc’d On 1:24:00

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Ten years ago today, April 13, 2015, was our first ever episode. We express our gratitude for your support over the years and reminisce on our favorite games, series, moments, players, transactions, and executives. 45:03 First though, we give our outlooks for the play-in games this week. Memphis @ Golden State 0:42 Atlanta @ Orlando 13:49 Miami @ C…

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Danny vs Nate on Over/Unders 1:06:50

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Nate and Danny review their over/under picks and best bets to see where they went right and wrong this year. What went according to, and counter to, expectations for all 30 teams this 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…

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Malone and Booth are Both Fired + Tuesday Daily Duncs (4/8/25) 31:44

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It’s time to talk about the most inscrutable topic in the NBA: Defense! We pick our All-Defensive teams and Defensive Player of the Year. Are we swayed by Draymond’s self-promotional tour? Is another familiar name being slept on? Where do the big perimeter defensive stars rank relative to the bigs? We also pick our positional all-defensive teams, d…

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NBA Awards 2024-25 1:51:24

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Nate and Danny make their final selections for the NBA’s awards. For the first time ever, it was so close that they both changed their MVP pick in the course of the discussion. Plus, a discussion of all* the other major awards, plus a few we’ve made up ourselves. Most Valuable Player (MVP): 0:00:24 Rest of MVP Ballot: 22:00 All-NBA Teams: 26:47 Coa…

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The Top-10 Players in the NBA 2024-25 1:11:59

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John Hollinger joins Danny Leroux and Nate Duncan to break down our rankings of the top players in the NBA. Jokic or Shai at number 1? Who takes the 3rd spot? Where do old lions Steph, KD, and LeBron fall, and how do they compare with the young superstar bigs? How about the bevy of star guards? Plus, we discuss the biggest risers and fallers, the h…

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Point Guard Rankings 2024-25 + Monday Daily Duncs (3/31/25) 24:31

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The last and deepest position is in the books. After obvious #1 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, where do the rest of the big stars like Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton, and Stephen Curry land? How did we process down years for Ja Morant, Trae Young, Jamal Murray, and De’Aaron Fox? And who are some of the controversial risers that we believe could outgrow…

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Six in 71 (Western Conference 3.31.25); Taylor Jenkins Fired 1:10:47

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Nate always has a unique take on a coach being fired. What do he and Danny make of the Grizzlies moving on from Taylor Jenkins and this surprising timing? Then, on to the usual look at the West: MEM vs LAL: The Lakers’ intentional play exposes some key weaknesses for Memphis as the Tuomas Iisalo era gets underway. 14:00 PHX: KD goes down with an an…

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9 in 83 Mailbag! (Eastern Conference 3.27.25) 1:23:29

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DET: How do they match up with the Knicks? Should they look to acquire a star in the offseason? IND (10:28): Are they the sleeper of the East? MIA (19:40): Should they still be trying to convey their pick to OKC this year? MIL (28:22): Why is the Milwaukee offense only 11th? NYK (37:29): What’s our current verdict on the Bridges and Towns trades? O…

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6 in 83 Mailbag! (Eastern Conference 3.24.25) 1:23:24

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Our bi-weekly look at the East through your questions! ATL: Risacher is coming on, should he be in ROY conversation? Plus, everything Trae Young BOS: How do they get out of tax hell under new ownership and remain competitive? 24:00 BRK: How many of these guys will be around in 2027? How many playoff series will the rebuilding teams in the East win …

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Jeremias Engelmann of RoyceWebb.com, Former Mavericks and Suns Front Officer 55:34

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Jerry Engelmann used to work for the Mavs and the Suns, and now writes for former ESPN editor Royce Webb’s substack where he has been one of the most interesting writers of late with his controversial but data-driven opinions. You can subscribe at roycewebb.com/naterate and get a special deal for Dunc’d On listeners. We get into a ton of interestin…

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9 in 83 Mailbag! (Western Conference 3.18.25) 1:23:17

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Dan Feldman goes through an overstuffed Western Conference mailbag with Nate: DEN: Which teams should they fear in the playoffs? What is their best defensive option? HOU: What’s the best matchup for the Rockets in the West? What do they do with FVV this offseason? 10:14 LAC: Can they get into the top-6? Would Shai have been this good with the Clips…

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6 in 70 Mailbag! (Western Conference 3.17.25) 1:10:28

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GSW: Is Golden State for real? SAC: Did the Kings just face the hottest 3-point shooting ever? 14:39 SAS: Should the Spurs renegotiate De’Aaron Fox’s contract? What star would be worth going all-in for in trade? 23:17 UTA: The Jazz are still sitting players–is that illegal? Is Walker Kessler a high-level starter? 42:39 DAL: How could they get out o…

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ESPN's Tim MacMahon, Author of The Wonder Boy 41:34

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Tim MacMahon of ESPN has chronicled the entire career of Luka Doncic–including this most recent crazy turn. His new book, The Wonder Boy, follows Luka and the Mavs from the time he was drafted through the stunning trade to the Lakers. MacMahon joins to share his unique insight on the challenges the Mavs faced as stewards of the young superstar’s ca…

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Small Forward Rankings 2024-25 1:52:16

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Danny joins to discuss the small forward position. Is it Luka or Tatum at #1? Where do the old lions LeBron James, Jimmy Butler, and Kevin Durant fall? Who is the best of the young risers like Cade Cunningham, Franz Wagner, and Jalen Williams? Which three-and-D skillsets do we believe in? Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episo…

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8 in 63 (Eastern Conference 3.10.25) + Tuesday Daily Duncs (3/11/25) 19:39

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Dan Feldman joins Nate for our bi-weekly look at the Eastern Conference. Today: CLE: How does Cleveland look with De’Andre Hunter at the 4? And what about Evan Mobley’s DPOY candidate? ATL: Is Dyson Daniels a DPOY candidate? MIL: Should they be more aggressive in the possession game? DET: The most underrated aspect of Cade Cunningham’s game. NYK: H…

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OKC and Boston Affirm Their Places; This Just In 1:32:21

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Dan and Nate break down two huge games over the weekend. In Oklahoma City, the Thunder showed that they may present a major matchup problem for Denver. The Celtics showed their class in an iso-fest against the Lakers. 30:01 Then, This Just In catches up on the latest mess in Sacramento as De’Aaron Fox torches the organization. Plus, the rest of the…

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The Most Disastrous Seasons in NBA History 2:16:19

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Inspired by recent events, Dan and Nate take you on an Odyssey through NBA History as we recount the most disastrous seasons in league annals. Then, we rank the worst seasons of all-time, and discuss where this year’s Mavs, Suns, and Sixers fit in. We should have known this would take WELL over 2 hours. Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to …