6 in 62 Mailbag! (Western Conference 12.18.25)

The Pistons are now the sole record holders, losers of 27 consecutive games in a single season. We recap their loss to Brooklyn despite Cade Cunningham’s heroics, discuss how they got themselves in this mess, and how much owner Tom Gores is to blame.Then we catch up on news around the NBA. What are the odds Mark Cuban still runs basketball operations for Dallas in 2025? Plus, the rest of the news around the league, including the potential effect of Aaron Gordon’s injury in Denver.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week. 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 Dec 202349min

Our bi-weekly look at the Western Conference with great questions from listeners:UTA: Did they blow up the Mitchell/Gobert team too early? What are the trade possibilities?SAS: Should the Spurs be tanking hard? Would Trae Young be a fit?SAC: Can they afford Malik Monk? Should they make a lower-level trade for a forward?POR: Anfernee Simons, point guard?PHX: What do they need to add in a trade? What’s the concern level right now?OKC: Will Sam Presti approach adding to this young core differently than the last one?NOP: Should they look to trade either of their All-Stars? And why the Pels have a high floorMIN: Yes or no only: Would we have done the Gobert trade knowing what we do now?MEM: Who do they move to elevate Vince Williams? Should they look to improve this year’s team or is it too late?LAL: Is Cam Reddish playing well enough to start for a great team? Who are the realistic trade targets?LAC: Is Ivica Zubac good enough on D to help a deep playoff run?HOU: When is the Jedi 3-point defense real? How valuable is Ime Udoka vs Stephen Silas?GSW: Who should the main rotation players be when healthy?DEN: Discussing Reggie Jackson’s 6th man candidacy and Peyton Watson’s role in the playoff rotation.DAL: How are they running more this year?Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week. 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.

24 Dec 20232h

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 even with the Spurs’ struggles? What do we make of Zion Williamson’s up and down season? How high will Scottie Barnes rise? Is Paolo Banchero proving he can be the centerpiece of a winning team? Is being named Tyrese a huge advantage in NBA basketball? What about the rest of the ballyhooed 2023 draft?These and more questions were answered in an over 2-hour discussion! Want to listen to the full episode? Subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime: DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM 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.

20 Dec 202348min

We took questions from listeners on Twitter to frame our bi-weekly discussion about the East. Some (but not all) of the key queries:DET: Does this crazy losing streak change the plan?PHI: Is there an all-in trade for the dominant Sixers?BRK: Should the Nets be in buy or sell mode ahead of their 2025 plan?ORL: What are the chances the Magic win a playoff series?BOS: Is there concern about a Jrue Holiday decline? Is Jayson Tatum overrated?CHA: Should the Hornets look to move Terry Rozier, and who should be their 2-guard of the future?IND: Who should the Pacers target in a win-now move?MIL: Would trading Bobby Portis for wing depth be feasible or advisable?CHI: Is Coby White a future top-15 point guard?Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week. 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.

18 Dec 20231h 37min

Jared Dubin makes a living making observations on each night’s games, so he’s the best person we could think of to take stock of some of the biggest (and smallest) on-court trends and strategic machinations that have characterized the NBA this season. And, Jared is offering a huge 30% off discount exclusively for Dunc’d On subscribers. Go to www.lastnightinbasketball.com/duncan to claim it. 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.

15 Dec 20231h 15min

Part 1 of our bi-weekly look at the Western ConferenceMEM: Desmond Bane’s improved play this year has been a silver lining.SAS: Have the last few games been a watershed moment for Victor Wembanyama?UTA: Keyonte George is struggling statistically, is there reason for optimism?HOU: The newcomers have made a huge differenceMIN: Mike Conley’s old school point guard game has been irreplaceable for the WolvesPHX: With Beal’s return on the horizon, how will their rotation and closing group shake out?GSW: Have the Warriors reached a watershed moment with Jonathan Kuminga?POR: They’ve returned to playing competent basketball!Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week. 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.

11 Dec 20231h 9min

LeBron James authors one of his best performances against a Pels team totally unprepared for the onslaught.And the Indiana Pacers continue their improbable run to the semifinals behind the continued brilliance of Tyrese Haliburton, while the Bucks’ season-long flaws caught up to them.Plus, why the NBA has to change the timing of the first semifinal next year.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week. 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.

8 Dec 20231h 11min

Hoo boy, the NBA threw us a curveball by eliminating positions for All-NBA. So…this was a long one, but we got to everything.  Find out who we picked for all of the major awards, including MVP, All-NBA, DPOY, ROY, COY, and 6MOY.  Plus, our picks for sophomore of the year, Executive of the Year, and Not Executive of the Year.Four more episodes with Nate & Danny per week are available exclusively on Dunc’d On Prime, plus it’s the only place to hear John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMPlus, subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.  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.

4 Dec 20232h 19min