6 in 62 Mailbag! (Western Conference 12.18.25)

6 in 62 Mailbag! (Western Conference 12.18.25)

Nate and Danny dig into a Western Conference mailbag for the Grizzlies, Wolves, Pelicans, Thunder, Suns, and Blazers, focusing on young bigs, long-term team-building, and how to survive in an OKC/Wemby/Jokic world.

Memphis Grizzlies — 0:15

What has Zach Edey’s overall impact been so far, and why hasn’t his strong play gotten more discussion?

Given that most of Memphis’ wins with Edey back came against sub-.500 teams, what’s actually real and what projects beyond this season?

Why are Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. “bad all of a sudden”—how much of it is attitude, effort, health, or role?

Minnesota Timberwolves — 12:00

If Tim Connelly decides to make a significant move, what sort of framework should he pursue—selling high on Julius Randle, moving Rudy Gobert to lower long-term risk while raising ceiling, or something else entirely?

Who is a realistic trade target for Minnesota at point guard who can shoot, defend enough, and still let Anthony Edwards be the primary creator?

What is Rob Dillingham’s trade value right now—does he bring back even a late first?

Why did the Wolves let Nickiel Alexander-Walker go—could they really not find a way to keep him or other options?

How good is the offensive chemistry between Gobert and Randle actually—are they meaningfully helping each other?

New Orleans Pelicans — 26:23

Do Derik Queen’s flaws—lack of true center size and questionable mobility—ultimately cap his long-term ceiling, or can his creation ability and defensive hands make those weaknesses not matter as much?

If you’re the Pelicans, what kind of offers would you need to seriously consider moving each of Jose Alvarado, Zion Williamson, Sadiq Bey, Herb Jones, and Trey Murphy III?

Oklahoma City Thunder — 36:57

Is OKC the deepest team of all time when fully healthy, given their bench of Kason Caruso, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, AJ Mitchell, Kenrich Williams, J-Will, etc.?

Which Western Conference teams, if any, would intentionally punt games against the Clippers late in the season to worsen the pick OKC owns from LA?

What is AJ Mitchell doing defensively that makes him so effective?

How many All-Stars should the Thunder have this season?

If Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were to get hurt in the playoffs, how good would OKC’s offense remain—could they still realistically win a series or two?

Which Western Conference teams have the best chance of beating OKC in a playoff series, and how would you rank the Rockets, Spurs, and Nuggets as threats?

Phoenix Suns — 47:45

Given the Suns’ surprising competence plus the fact they don’t control their own firsts, has your view changed on how they should operate over the next 2–3 years?

If you were running the Suns and received a strong offer for Devin Booker, would you trade him?

With the Suns hovering around the 6-seed race, could they be sneaky buyers at the deadline—and if so, what position or role should they target given their current roster and Jalen Green’s fit?

Portland Trail Blazers — 53:05

Is Portland’s rebuild a failure—especially considering taking Scoot over Amen, choosing Klingan over Edey, trading out of the Cedric Coward spot for Hansen, and the current returns on Shaedon Sharpe?

With OKC, Wembanyama’s Spurs, and Jokic’s Nuggets (plus Houston) as massive obstacles, how should the other Western teams approach big-picture strategy, timelines, and the pursuit of relevance?

Have any of Sharpe, Toumani Camara, and Donovan Clingan actually improved from last year, or is it fair to say none of them have taken a real step forward?

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

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

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 links⁠⁠First-round series MVPsWarriors-RocketsLeBron James, Anthony JohnsonBuddy HieldWarriors-RocketsWarriors-Rockets6-7James HardenDenver NuggetsDunc'd On LiveWill Hardy⁠Full 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 John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

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

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 Jokic, discussing the key factors on each side of the ball and making our picks for the series. 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!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

5 Touko 1h 18min

GSW/HOU Game 6; Gregg Popovich Retrospective

GSW/HOU Game 6; Gregg Popovich Retrospective

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 changed the game and our favorite Pop memories.Plus, discussions of coach hires in San Antonio, Memphis, and Sacramento. 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!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3 Touko 1h 1min

DET/NYK and LAC/DEN Game 6s

DET/NYK and LAC/DEN Game 6s

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 place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2 Touko 54min

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

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

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 either way.Finally, Boston takes control of their series in another game of Island Basketball. 1:37:48Get a ridiculous 45% off a year membership of Dunc’d On Prime with code gordongame4 in our FLASH SALE, available to only the first 50 people who sign up! 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!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

28 Huhti 1h 47min

DET/NYK; LAC/DEN; MEM/OKC Game 3s

DET/NYK; LAC/DEN; MEM/OKC Game 3s

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.Plus we catch up on more executive news around the NBA. 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!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

25 Huhti 1h 15min

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

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

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. 34:43Boston comfortably handles Orlando as Derrick White leads a third-quarter surge. How are the Celtics looking as they begin their title defense? 47:27OKC completely obliterates Memphis in a wire-to-wire blowout. Can we take anything away other than “Thunder good, Memphis schedule loss?” 57:46 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!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

21 Huhti 1h 6min

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

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

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. 59:00Finally, we discuss the series we’re most excited about in the first round for 23 minutes: Nuggets vs Clippers. 1:20:24 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!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

17 Huhti 1h 43min

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