Eastern Conference Offseason Grades 2025–Part 2

Kevin Pelton of ESPN joins Danny, Dan, and Nate for their semi-annual cap nerdathon in which they take the reins of the league’s teams to simulate the trade deadline. It’s a weird year with many high-priced players and lots of expensive, constrained teams.  In Part 1, the quartet engages in trade discussions for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaren Jackson, Jr., Anthony Davis, Lauri Markkanen, Ja Morant, Zion Williamson, LeBron James, Trey Murphy III, Michael Porter, Jr., Karl-Anthony Towns, Anfernee Simons, and many more. Join Dunc'd On Prime for 35% off a yearly subscription in honor of the Mock Trade Deadline! Use code mockdeadline26. 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 Jan 1h 32min

Nate and Danny begin their bi-weekly look at the Eastern Conference with intense film and stat breakdowns of eight teams.TOR: Is Collin Murray-Boyles the next Draymond?BRK: What would a team get in trading for Michael Porter, Jr? 11:45WAS: Is Tre Johnson one of the next great shooters in the league? 22:21CHA: The numbers with their Big 3 on the court are intriguing 32:36CHI: Looking back on the Derrick Rose era, plus the Bulls generate great shots 42:20CLE: Jaylon Tyson’s emergence as a role player 52:33 DET: How should they deal with the blitzing on Cade like the Rockets did on Friday? 1:03:09MIL: What does Giannis’ calf injury mean? 1:12:00 Join Dunc'd On Prime for 35% off a yearly subscription in honor of the Mock Trade Deadline! Use code mockdeadline26. 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.

26 Jan 1h 25min

HOU: The Rockets have a ton of ammo. Would it make sense to get Giannis? What about another starter-level upgrade?SAS: Would it make sense for THEM to get Giannis? What about MPJ? 15:27OKC: Does one of the most stacked teams in NBA history have any moves to make right now? 27:00MIN: The Wolves need another rotation piece, how can they get one? 33:04UTA: The Jazz have cap space and/or a trade exception to take on money.  Plus, why we don’t think they should move Markkanen or Kessler. 41:16DEN: How has Peyton Watson’s emergence changed their calculation at the deadline? 53:29POR: The Blazers would like to make the playoffs, can the trade market help? 1:00:17 Join Dunc'd On Prime for 35% off a yearly subscription in honor of the Mock Trade Deadline! Use code mockdeadline26. 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.

23 Jan 1h 9min

Nate and Danny react to the catastrophic Jimmy Butler torn ACL and where the Warriors can go from here trade-wise. ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠Dennis Schroder-Luka DoncicAll-Star startersLeBron JamesAll-Star startersDeni AvdijaAnthony Edwards-Victor WembanyamaJa MorantRyan NembhardDillon BrooksTrade deadline⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠ Join Dunc'd On Prime for 35% off a yearly subscription in honor of the Mock Trade Deadline! Use code mockdeadline26. 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 Jan 20min

Boston is afforded a unique opportunity to get better, rather than cut costs, with Anfernee Simons’ expiring contract.What realistic trades are out there for Jonathan Kuminga? 19:12Should the Raps be in on the likes of AD, Ja, and Sabonis? 31:48What are the Lakers’ options to improve without sacrificing their long-term plans? 41:52What is the least Brooklyn should be willing to accept for MPJ? 51:45Can the Knicks move Guerschon Yabusele and Pacome Dadiet for another rotation player? 1:04:22 Join Dunc'd On Prime for 35% off a yearly subscription in honor of the Mock Trade Deadline! Use code mockdeadline26. 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.

19 Jan 1h 14min

Nate and Danny break down how the Thunder have righted themselves with two huge wins against some of their chief competition in the West, Houston and San Antonio.  Plus, we give our thoughts on Jonathan Kuminga’s trade demand from Golden State and the dreaded Memphis Grizzlies medical updates. Join Dunc'd On Prime for 35% off a yearly subscription in honor of the Mock Trade Deadline! Use code mockdeadline26. 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.

16 Jan 1h 8min

Denver Nuggets — 0:23How have they played without Jokic, plus a breakdown of the best passing stretch of Jamal Murray’s career.Portland Trail Blazers / Houston Rockets — 12:12A set between these teams saw the Rockets change their approach against Deni Avdija, but he dominated crunchtime on Friday nonetheless.Sacramento Kings / Golden State Warriors — 35:27Sacramento has a discordant present, while the Warriors are in a mini-surgeDallas Mavericks — 54:00We take stock of what AD was able to do this season, plus what a possible end to that season means for the MavsMemphis Grizzlies — 1:09:19We look around the league again for a Ja Morant team, but focus on the Grizz present with Cedric Coward’s willingness to do the dirty work. Join Dunc'd On Prime for 35% off a yearly subscription in honor of the Mock Trade Deadline! Use code mockdeadline26. 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 Jan 1h 22min

John Hollinger joins Nate Duncan and Danny Leroux to discuss the top prospects in the NBA 23 and under.  Which players would we most want for the rest of their careers? Where do young stars like Victor Wembanyama, Cooper Flagg, Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero, Alperen Sengun, Dylan Harper, Alex Sarr, Amen Thompson, Jalen Duren, Reed Sheppard, VJ Edgecombe, Ace Bailey, Kon Knueppel, Stephon Castle, Matas Buzelis, Keyonte George, Zach Edey, Kel'el Ware, Collin Murray-Boyles, Derik Queen, and Cedric Coward rank? Join Dunc'd On Prime for 35% off a yearly subscription in honor of the Mock Trade Deadline! Use code mockdeadline26. 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.

10 Jan 1h 28min