Best John Hollinger And Nate Duncan Podcasts (2025)

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2025 Playoffs Week 1 + Friday Daily Duncs (4/25/25) 20:16

2d ago20:16

20:16

Nate Duncan and John Hollinger break down the first week of the playoffs, including standout teams, superstar performances, the best and worst coaching jobs, surprising players, and early lessons from the playoff crucible Who has been the best team of the playoffs so far? Would we change our overall playoff predictions based on what we’ve seen? The…

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2025 Playoff Extravaganza! 1:11:13

11d ago1:11:13

1:11:13

Nate and John take their unique look at the playoffs, discussing their picks for: Most interesting series Least interesting series Individual player matchup you are most interested in seeing Star player with the toughest matchup Star player with the easiest matchup Best coaching matchup Biggest coaching mismatch Series with the most variables Rotat…

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Awards Disagreements + Monday Daily Duncs (4/7/25) 20:11

19d ago20:11

20:11

John and Nate go over their awards agreements and disagreements on Executive and Not-Executive of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and All-NBA. But first, they give their opinions on the NBA’s new European venture and discuss the future of the teams they think won’t make the playoffs. Plus, thoughts on Joe Cronin’s extension and the future of the Blaz…

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

23d ago1:11:59

1:11:59

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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Solving Tanking 1:01:13

1M ago1:01:13

1:01:13

John Hollinger, who may or may not know anything about tanking, and Nate Duncan bandy about the best ideas they and listeners have for curbing the epidemic of tanking that has beset the league. We go through basically every viable idea, and in the end agree on FOUR things we’d try to implement immediately. Then, we eliminate two teams from the play…

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The Stars Most Likely to Change Teams by 2026 1:05:52

1M ago1:05:52

1:05:52

John and Nate look back at their picks with Zach Lowe from last year of which stars were most likely to change teams by the start of the 2025-26 season. Then, the same exercise this year, as they pick which stars could be on the move between now and the start of the 2026-27 season. They also discuss whether the Jazz being fined $100,000 will cause …

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Coach Rankings + Friday Daily Duncs (3/7/25) 26:37

2M ago26:37

26:37

John and Nate discuss our coach rankings! What makes a great NBA coach, and how can coaches be evaluated? Then, we rank our top group of coaches in the league. Full Daily Duncs with links Anjali Ranadive Domantas Sabonis Sacramento Kings De'Aaron Fox-Mike Brown Draymond Green/Karl-Anthony Towns Jalen Brunson Mark Cuban Payton Pritchard-Derrick Whit…

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Revisiting the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline 1:02:46

2M ago1:02:46

1:02:46

Nate 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 56:38

3M ago56:38

56:38

John 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) 20:36

3M ago20:36

20:36

John 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 59:17

3M ago59:17

59:17

John 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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These Teams Are Done 49:36

3M ago49:36

49:36

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 54:57

4M ago54:57

54:57

John 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 1:32:05

4M ago1:32:05

1:32:05

The 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 1:02:03

5M ago1:02:03

1:02:03

The 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 55:27

5M ago55:27

55:27

Hawks 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 51:31

5M ago51:31

51:31

John 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 1:09:10

5M ago1:09:10

1:09:10

Atlanta 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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15 in 60 1:07:17

6M ago1:07:17

1:07:17

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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Red Light, Green Light 54:00

6M ago54:00

54:00

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 1:14:00

7M ago1:14:00

1:14:00

Buckle 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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Won’t Be Ready for Camp 56:09

7M ago56:09

56:09

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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September Mailbag! 1:01:15

8M ago1:01:15

1:01:15

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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2024 Summer League Extravaganza! 1:02:09

9M ago1:02:09

1:02:09

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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48 Hours into Free Agency 1:02:05

10M ago1:02:05

1:02:05

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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John Hollinger And Nate Duncan Podcasts

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2025 Playoffs Week 1 + Friday Daily Duncs (4/25/25) 20:16

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2025 Playoff Extravaganza! 1:11:13

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Awards Disagreements + Monday Daily Duncs (4/7/25) 20:11

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

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Solving Tanking 1:01:13

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The Stars Most Likely to Change Teams by 2026 1:05:52

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Coach Rankings + Friday Daily Duncs (3/7/25) 26:37

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Revisiting the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline 1:02:46

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The Best and Worst of the 2025 Trade Deadline 56:38

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The Luka and Fox Trades + Tuesday Daily Duncs (2/4/25) 20:36

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We Can’t Stop Talking About the Fascinating De’Aaron Fox Situation 59:17

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These Teams Are Done 49:36

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Fox and Butler Headline the 2025 Trade Market 54:57

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Top-10 Prospects in the NBA 2024-25 with John, Danny, and Nate 1:32:05

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What the NBA is Getting Right and Wrong 1:02:03

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Organization Rankings Part 2; Hawks Fined; Embiid Woes 55:27

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Philly Mess; Organization Rankings Part 1 51:31

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Hollinger 15 in 60 (Eastern Conference 11.14.24), Bronny James 1:09:10

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15 in 60 1:07:17

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Red Light, Green Light 54:00

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H&D: Knicks/Wolves Trade Official; Rose and Mutombo; Playoff Matchup Roulette 1:14:00

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Won’t Be Ready for Camp 56:09

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September Mailbag! 1:01:15

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2024 Summer League Extravaganza! 1:02:09

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48 Hours into Free Agency 1:02:05

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