Dunc'd On Basketball Nba Podcast

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes.First Danny Leroux joins for a huge news catch-up, including Mason Plumlee's new contract, Josh Richardson's extension, lottery reform, and the reports that NBA teams are losing money.Then Frank Madden of Locked on Bucks joins for the Milwaukee Bucks Season Outlook.  We hit on how and whether Giannis Antetokounmpo can improve, and whether last year's rookies can take another step forward. We also hit on potential breakout and regression candidates, playing time and lineup issues, key questions for success this year, and give our predictions for the Bucks season.  With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA).  And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux.  Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes.Danny joins Nate for the Orlando Magic Season Outlook.  We discuss what the Magic's underperformance of their point differential last season means for this year, and whether the defense can take a big leap forward to get the Magic into playoff contention. We also hit on potential breakout and regression candidates, playing time and lineup issues, key questions for success this year, and give our predictions for the Magic season.  Then Michael Schwartz of ESPN joins to give the same treatment to the Phoenix Suns, including whether Eric Bledsoe can continue his solid play and which of the Suns' youngsters can take a step forward this season.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA).  And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux.  Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes.Tim MacMahon of ESPN joins for the Dallas Mavericks Season Outlook.  We hit on how Dennis Smith will fit into the Mavericks lineup, what the heck happened with the Nerlens Noel contract situation, and even a little digression on Tony Allen's situation in Memphis. We also hit on potential breakout and regression candidates, playing time and lineup issues, key questions for success this year, and give our predictions for the Mavs season.  Then Stephen Noh of the Athletic joins to give the same treatment to the Chicago Bulls, including what to think of Lauri Markkanen, what Dwyane Wade will give them this year if anything, and trying to find a strength for this team.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA).  And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux.  Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes.Jazz radioman David Locke joins for the Utah Jazz Season Outlook.  We hit on how Gordon Hayward's departure will effect the Jazz, whether Derrick Favors and Rodney Hood can bounce back, and how rookie Donovan Mitchell fits into the mix. We also hit on potential breakout and regression candidates, playing time and lineup issues, key questions for success this year, and give our predictions for the Jazz season.  Then Mason Ginsberg of Bourbon Street Shots joins to give the same treatment to the New Orleans Pelicans, including how a slimmed-down DeMarcus Cousins can improve, how much the loss of Solomon Hill hurts, where Rajon Rondo fits into their plans, and more.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA).  And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux.  Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes.Dan Feldman (@DanFeldmanNBA) of NBC Sports joins for our third annual Mock Rookie Extension podcast. Nate is the player agent while Dan and Danny helm the teams in the East and West in attempting to negotiate deals for players in the 2014 rookie class.  A list of all the contracts agreed to is available for Patreon subscribers.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).  And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux.  Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes.News, including Quincy Pondexter traded to Chicago and the Lakers being fined $500,000 for tampering. Then a look at the over/under lines for the 2017-18 season win totals in the Eastern Conference, where each of us makes a pick against the line.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).  And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux.  Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes.We start with news, including the completion of the Kyrie trade and Nerlens Noel taking the qualifying offer.  Then a look at the over/under lines for the 2017-18 season win totals in the Western Conference, where each of us makes a pick against the line.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).  And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux.  Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com. 

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes.Mike Prada of SBNation and formerly of Bullets Forever joins for the Washington Wizards Season Outlook.  We hit on how the Wizards can take the next step with basically the same team, and whether they've fixed their depth and defense issues. We also hit on potential breakout and regression candidates, playing time and lineup issues, key questions for success this year, and give our predictions for the Wizards season.  Then Danny Leroux joins to give the same treatment to the Brooklyn Nets.  How will D'Angelo Russell fit in with Jeremy Lin, who will play in the frontcourt and on the wing, and can this team take another step toward respectability.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA).  And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux.  Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes.Jon Krawczynski of the AP joins for the Minnesota Timberwolves Season Outlook.  We discuss the move to acquire Jimmy Butler, why the Wolves weren't really in the Kyrie Irving sweepstakes, and how all the new pieces fit together We also hit on potential breakout and regression candidates, playing time and lineup issues, key questions for success this year, and give our predictions for the Wolves season.  Then James Ham of NBC Sports California joins to give the same treatment for the Sacramento Kings. What can we expect from their mix of newly signed veterans and a young core including De'Aaron Fox?With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA).  And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux.  Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes.Dan Feldman and Danny Leroux join to break down the Kyrie Irving to Boston trade an hour after it went down.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).  And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux.  Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes.Erik Gundersen of Locked on Blazers joins for the Portland Trail Blazers Season Outlook.  We look at whether the Blazers can sustain their success with Jusuf Nurkic in the lineup last season. We also hit on potential breakout and regression candidates, playing time and lineup issues, key questions for success this year, and give our predictions for the season.  Then Brad Rowland of Locked on Hawks and Peachtree Hoops gives the same treatment for the Atlanta Hawks.  How far along is Taurean Prince, how much will John Collins play this year, and how long will it be until the Hawks make the playoffs again, among the usual questions.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA).  And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux.  Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes.Blake Murphy of Raptors Republic joins for the Toronto Raptors Season Outlook.  What will the departures of PJ Tucker, DeMarre Carroll, and Patrick Patterson mean for the Raptors, and how will new acquisition CJ Miles fit in? We also hit on potential breakout and regression candidates, playing time and lineup issues, key questions for success this year, and give our predictions for the  season.  Then at 58:00 Spurs beat reporter Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News joins to give the same treatment for the San Antonio Spurs, including whether Kawhi Leonard can get even better, if the Spurs' defense will take a step back, and why Jeff is actually lower on the Spurs in the regular season this year than Nate is.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA).  And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux.  Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes.Fred Katz of the Norman Transcript joins for the Oklahoma City Thunder Season Outlook.  We hit on how Paul George will fit into the Thunder lineup, what to expect from Russell Westbrook after his historic season last year, and the effect of Patrick Patterson’s injury. We also hit on potential breakout and regression candidates, playing time and lineup issues, key questions for success this year, and give our predictions for the Thunder season.  Then Dan Feldman of NBC Sports joins to give the same treatment to the Detroit Pistons, including whether Reggie Jackson and Andre Drummond can get back on track, how Avery Bradley will fit in, and how the losses of KCP and Marcus Morris will affect the Pistons this year.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA).  And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux.  Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes.After hitting some news, including the demise of Roc Divers in Los Angeles, we look ahead to the top free agents and go through every team's potential cap space for the summer of 2018.  Who are the major free agents, and what storylines will we be following all season based on which teams have space next summer?With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).  And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux.  Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes.A little humble pie for both of us as we revisit our grades for the 2016 offseason 1-year later and see how they look. Quite a few revisions are in order.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).  And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux.  Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes.We grade each Eastern Conference team's offseason in alphabetical order from Atlanta to Washington.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).  And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux.  Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes.We grade each Western Conference team's offseason in alphabetical order from Dallas to Utah.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).  And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux.  Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.  Sponsored by Audible, find out more at Audible.com/Capspace.

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes.The Allen Crabbe trade, Pau Gasol returns to San Antonio, Derrick Rose to Cleveland, plus the remainder of the Summer League Prospects series, looking at MIA thru WAS in alphabetical order. Includes analysis of Markelle Fultz, Josh Jackson, and many, many more.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).  And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux.

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes.Aaron Jackson (@AaronfingJ) late of CSKA Moscow and now the Beijing Ducks, provides a refreshingly honest perspective on the NBA's offseason, the Kyrie situation in Cleveland, European players making the jump to the NBA, his own career, and much more.  Then Danny joins to discuss the summer leaguers in LAC, LAL, and MEM.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).  And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux.

Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes.Discussing Kyrie Irving's bombshell trade request and what Cleveland can do to recoup some value.With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux).  And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux.