NBA analytics pioneer and front office insider John Hollinger joins Dunc'd On podcast host Nate Duncan to bring you the smartest weekly NBA podcast available. The Hollinger & Duncan NBA Show brings fans next-level analysis of the league, its teams, and its players. John and Nate take you behind the curtain for an unmatched insider look at every aspect of the NBA. From scouting reports to game breakdowns to salary cap analysis, there’s no better way for true basketball fans to follow the NBA.
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Revisiting the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline
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1:02:46Nate Duncan and John Hollinger revisit the 2024 NBA trade deadline, re-evaluating the biggest moves, the teams that improved (or didn't), and the deals that didn't happen but should have. They also discuss the latest developments with Victor Wembanyama's health and San Antonio’s future. OKC’s Stealth Salary Dump & the Gordon Hayward Trade (00:44) T…
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The Best and Worst of the 2025 Trade Deadline
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56:38John Hollinger joins Nate Duncan to discuss the best and worst of the 2025 Trade Deadline. They hit on the biggest winners and losers, their single favorite and least favorite moves, which teams improved the most for this year, and the biggest trends from deadline season. Plus, our annual Shuffling the Deck Chairs award. Dunc'd On Prime is the only…
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The Luka and Fox Trades + Tuesday Daily Duncs (2/4/25)
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20:36John joins us for a special unplanned H&D in which he gives us his special front office insight on what went down in Dallas, plus our evaluations of the Fox trade. On Luka: What the Mavs’ process was–and how it got circumvented Whether AD was the best they could have done to win now Whether it was a rational decision not to “shop” Luka Do we buy th…
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We Can’t Stop Talking About the Fascinating De’Aaron Fox Situation
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59:17John gives his unique insight on the De’Aaron Fox trade request, and we get into every aspect: How much do the Spurs value their young players like Devin Vassell and Stephon Castle? How much do the Kings value staying competitive, or getting their 2031 pick swap back? How much are Fox and Rich Paul going to step on the scales to get to San Antonio–…
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John and Nate begin by analyzing the Nick Richards/Josh Okogie trade, and then John comments on the comments by the Warriors’ principals on the trade deadline. The meat of the show is our discussion of teams we’ve concluded have no chance to make the playoffs this year, and what their next steps are to return to relevance. Brooklyn (11:32), New Orl…
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Fox and Butler Headline the 2025 Trade Market
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54:57John and Nate look at the Kings’ decision to fire Mike Brown and how De’Aaron Fox’s contractual situation relates. Then, a look at which teams could and should get involved on Fox. The Jimmy Butler saga has taken over the media of late. What do we see as the end-game there? 27:09 The biggest non-star known to be available right now is the Nets’ Cam…
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Top-10 Prospects in the NBA 2024-25 with John, Danny, and Nate
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1:32:05The annual tradition continues, a Dunc’d On and Hollinger & Duncan crossover to rank the top-10 prospects in the NBA 23 and under. Is Victor Wembanyama an obvious number 1? How can we sort through the injuries this year to find the rest of the top-10 among Paolo Banchero, Scottie Barnes, Franz Wagner, Jalen Williams, Anthony Edwards, Chet Holmgren,…
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What the NBA is Getting Right and Wrong
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1:02:03The state of the league is a constant discussion point, so John and Nate went through and discussed the biggest criticisms and counterbalanced them with the biggest things the NBA is getting right at the moment, then ranked the biggest issues in both categories. Link: Nate's presentation on fixing the charge Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get…
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Organization Rankings Part 2; Hawks Fined; Embiid Woes
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55:27Hawks getting fined for sitting a healthy Trae Young - 0:21 76ers/Joel Embiid - 5:38 Organization rankings - 9:05 Eliminating a team from the playoffs - 49:36 Dunc'd On Prime is 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 hilariou…
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Philly Mess; Organization Rankings Part 1
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51:31John and Nate examine the turmoil in Philadelphia, explain the criteria for their organization rankings (16:12) then start ranking teams from the top: Organization 1 - 21:34 Organization 2 - 29:14 Organization 3 - 37:05 Organization 4 - 40:59 John and Nate also eliminate a team from the playoffs (46:47). Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get eve…
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Hollinger 15 in 60 (Eastern Conference 11.14.24), Bronny James
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1:09:10Atlanta Hawks - 02:16 Cleveland Cavaliers - 07:49 Charlotte Hornets - 12:07 Boston Celtics - 16:23 Milwaukee Bucks - 20:31 Miami Heat - 23:57 Philadelphia 76ers - 28:48 Chicago Bulls - 34:00 Indiana Pacers - 41:45 New York Knicks - 45:47 Orlando Magic - 50:54 Detroit Pistons - 54:31 Bronny James - 59:43 Brooklyn Nets - 01:03:06 Toronto Raptors - 01…
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New Orleans Pelicans - 0:37 Oklahoma City Thunder - 4:05 Golden State Warriors - 7:00 Dallas Mavericks - 12:24 L.A. Clippers - 16:26 Minnesota Timberwolves - 20:35 Utah Jazz - 24:46 Memphis Grizzlies - 28:27 Los Angeles Lakers - 32:41 Houston Rockets - 36:13 Phoenix Suns - 40:25 Denver Nuggets - 44:18 San Antonio Spurs - 49:28 Portland Trail Blazer…
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John and Nate canvas the league and pick the players they think will be above or below expectations in the 2024-25 season, and both make over 10 picks in both categories. No timestamps on this one because it would ruin the podcast to list all the players ahead of time. Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus e…
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H&D: Knicks/Wolves Trade Official; Rose and Mutombo; Playoff Matchup Roulette
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1:14:00Buckle up! John returns with a riveting explanation of all the crazy cap machinations that made the Wolves/Knicks trade possible. Does the league have a right to be annoyed with this kind of “circumvention?” 12:40. We also discuss whether we would have done this deal as the Knicks and Wolves and the pros and cons for each side. 18:23. Then we discu…
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John and Nate discuss the news that Kawhi Leonard won’t be cleared to start camp, the possibility of trading Kawhi (4:18), and whether the Kawhi trade and full-draft trades in general are worth it (5:51). Also, Mitchell Robinson won’t be back until the winter (15:00), and Joel Embiid agrees to an extension. (23:55) Plus, more mailbag questions on w…
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John and Nate discuss disagreements on recent extensions involving Jamal Murray, Andrew Nembhard, and TJ McConnell. Then, a typically great series of questions from our listeners: Is it better to have good players paid a little more than they’re worth or value contracts for solid players? 15:29 Will the new CBA restrictions chill activity at the tr…
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We are honored to be graced by official Summer League Award Voter John Hollinger to hand out some unofficial Summer League Awards: Who will be the best rookie this year, and who will have the best career? Who changed your opinion the most for the better? Most disappointing player? “I nailed this one,” guys who looked exactly like you thought they w…
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John and Nate discuss all the big events of the last few days: John’s most surprising transaction How good the PG Sixers are, and what cap shenanigans they can use to add a power forward. Our West power rankings as it stands today The fit of Hartenstein and Caruso in OKC Klay Thompson, Quentin Grimes, and Naji Marshall in Dallas. Whether there’s an…
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The Top of the Draft; Evaluating Boston and Dallas; Transaction Wrap-Up
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51:49John Hollinger & Nate Duncan wrap-up the NBA Finals and go through a big docket on the draft and transaction season. How good is Boston historically? What to make of this Dallas season and where they need to get better The Pistons firing of Monty Williams The Siakam and Monk new contracts Caruso for Giddey Evaluating players at the top of the draft…
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John Hollinger & Nate Duncan look at the key extensions that could determine many teams’ paths next season. Included: Boston with Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Sam Hauser. Minnesota with Rudy Gobert New Orleans with Brandon Ingram and Jose Alvarado Denver with KCP, Aaron Gordon, and Jamal Murray Miami with Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin, and Bam Ade…
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John and Nate discuss the value of some of the biggest trade candidates of the 2024 offseason. Who might ask out, and who will their teams be willing to move? It’s going to be a fascinating offseason with the complications of the new Second Apron and teams looking to move good players but also improve on the floor. Dunc'd On Prime is the only place…
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John and Nate catch up on the playoffs so far and discuss: The best team so far? Who among the Cavs principles of JB Bickerstaff, Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen will be back next year? Whether Jalen Brunson has emerged as a top-5 player? The coaching performances The playoff crucible Who withstood? Who is ash? Wheth…
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John and Nate catch up on the playoffs so far and discuss: The key strategic trends of the playoffs so far The best team so far? Whether Jalen Brunson has emerged as a top-5 player? The coaching performances Most surprising players Most disappointing players The playoff crucible Who withstood? Who is ash? Plus they give their opinions on the Budenh…
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John and Nate catch up on the playoffs so far and discuss: The best team so far? Where we’d edit our overall predictions The biggest change to our pre series predictions Best and worst predictions we’ve made? Best coaching job, and best specific coaching adjustments Worst coaching job, and worst adjustments or non-adjustments Most surprising player…
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Zach Lowe: The Stars Most Likely to Change Teams
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52:55Zach Lowe joins John and Nate to draft the star players we think are most likely to be on another team 18 months from now at the start of the 2025-26 season. Plus, John and Nate set the playoff field in the West and discuss the future of the teams we’ve eliminated. Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every…
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