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• Coach Rankings + Friday Daily Duncs (3/7/25)

  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 linksAnjali RanadiveDomantas SabonisSacramento KingsDe'Aaron Fox-Mike BrownDraymond Green/Karl-Anthony TownsJalen BrunsonMark CubanPayton Pritchard-Derrick White3-1 lead2005-06 SuperSonicsFull Daily Duncs with links 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 hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.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.

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• Revisiting the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline

  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)The Thunder’s move to clear salary space for Isaiah Hartenstein.Gordon Hayward’s underwhelming stint and OKC’s decision to prioritize future flexibility.Debate: Would OKC have been better off going after OG Anunoby or Pascal Siakam?Dallas Mavericks’ Deadline Moves & Playoff Impact (05:06)Initial skepticism about acquiring Daniel Gafford & P.J. Washington.How both played key roles in Dallas’ Western Conference Finals run.The risk of giving up draft control from 2027-2030.In hindsight, a clear win for the Mavericks.The James Harden Trade: Did the Clippers Win? (10:00)Clippers gave up future assets for Harden, but did it pay off?Sixers’ long-term play: Did Daryl Morey make the right call?Clippers' lack of draft control from 2027-2030 could limit future flexibility.Toronto Raptors’ Trade Strategy (15:00)Evaluating the OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam trades.Why the Raptors prioritized players over picks.The case for and against RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley as core pieces.How does Brandon Ingram fit into the Raptors' long-term plans?Indiana Pacers’ Pascal Siakam Trade & Fit (23:05)Siakam’s seamless fit next to Myles Turner and Tyrese Haliburton.Was he the better choice over Brandon Ingram?The Pacers’ salary cap challenges moving forward.Miami Heat’s Terry Rozier Trade: A Disaster? (31:30)Rozier’s struggles in Miami.The Heat’s miscalculation on their championship window.The future of Miami’s draft pick situation.Chicago Bulls’ Trade Deadline Inactivity (43:42)Bulls failing to trade Alex Caruso, DeMar DeRozan, or Andre Drummond.Could OKC have traded Josh Giddey for Caruso at the deadline?How Chicago mismanaged DeRozan’s value and ended up with a poor return in free agency.Portland Trail Blazers’ Missed Opportunities (46:00)Holding onto Jerami Grant and Anfernee Simons instead of capitalizing on their trade value.The declining value of Grant’s contract.Could Portland have gotten a P.J. Washington-like return for Grant?Smaller Deadline Moves & Their Impact (51:00)Memphis Grizzlies getting a surprise draft asset for David Roddy.Houston Rockets trading for Steven Adams and how he fits.The Boston Celtics’ trade for Xavier Tillman paying off in the NBA Finals.Victor Wembanyama’s Health & Spurs’ Future (54:00)Impact of Wembanyama’s injury on San Antonio’s rebuild.The Spurs’ roster needs: Who stays and who could be replaced?Should the Spurs consider a coaching change?Could Chris Paul be a buyout candidate?Final Thoughts & Playoff Elimination (1:00:00)San Antonio officially eliminated from the playoffs.Reflecting on the biggest winners and losers from the 2024 trade deadline.Wrapping up with audience Q&A and discussion of future trade market implications. 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 hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.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.

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• The Best and Worst of the 2025 Trade Deadline

  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 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 hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.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.

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• The Luka and Fox Trades + Tuesday Daily Duncs (2/4/25)

  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 circumventedWhether AD was the best they could have done to win nowWhether it was a rational decision not to “shop” LukaDo we buy that Jason Kidd didn’t know this trade was coming?Nico Harrison’s comments about a 3-4 year horizonIf Dennis Lindsey still being in Dallas would have changed thingsHow much did this trade change our priors on what Luka is as a player?Is it possible Luka doesn’t stay in LA? On Fox:Why the Kings did ok here.Does this trade enable the Bulls to turn over a new leaf, or the same dead leaf over and over again?Full Daily Duncs with linksMavericks-76ers tradeWarriors-Kevin DurantGolden State WarriorsLuka DoncicLuka Doncic tradeThunder-Hornets tradeDe'Aaron Fox tradeDunc'd On LiveCap sheetsMLE tradesFull Daily Duncs with links 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 hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.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.

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• We Can’t Stop Talking About the Fascinating De’Aaron Fox Situation

  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–and how much are the Spurs willing to go all-in on Fox as the guy next to Victor Wembanyama? Plus, which other teams should get involved and what should their offers be?John and Nate also discuss the recent mock trade deadline, plus hit on what the Pacers or Hawks might do at the deadline. 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 hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.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.

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