John and Nate lock in on everything that took place in Las Vegas during NBA Summer League, and answer the following questions: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 wouldWho are you worried about?Best defensive player?Best rookie in the 2nd half of the first round?Best “sleeper,” i.e. 2nd round or undrafted?Best sophomore?“Too good for summer league?”Wish you were hereMost overrated summer league?Most underrated summer league?Victory lap (prematurely)Looking rock solid, just going to be a solid NBA playerPick you totally didn’t understand that was confirmedMost enjoyable player to watchFor every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode ad-free, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

John and Nate lock in on everything that took place in Las Vegas during NBA Summer League, and answer the following questions:<ul><li>Who will be the best rookie this year, and who will have the best career?</li><li>Who changed your opinion the most for the better?</li><li>Most disappointing player</li><li>“I nailed this one,” guys who looked exactly like you thought they would</li><li>Who are you worried about?</li><li>Best defensive player?</li><li>Best rookie in the 2nd half of the first round?</li><li>Best “sleeper,” i.e. 2nd round or undrafted?</li><li>Best sophomore?</li><li>“Too good for summer league?”</li><li>Wish you were here</li><li>Most overrated summer league?</li><li>Most underrated summer league?</li><li>Victory lap (prematurely)</li><li>Looking rock solid, just going to be a solid NBA player</li><li>Pick you totally didn’t understand that was confirmed</li><li>Most enjoyable player to watch</li></ul>For every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode ad-free, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime:<a href="http://DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm</a>

Summer League Superlatives 2023

John and Nate review the signings of 2023 and pick:Best Contract Worst contractMost surprising contract  Best minimum signingBest Exception signingBoom or Bust?  Most impactful signing for 2022-23Most impactful long-term signingBest under the radar signingAnd, most importantly, we pick our best meal in Vegas.For every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode ad-free, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

John and Nate review the signings of 2023 and pick:Best Contract Worst contractMost surprising contract  Best minimum signingBest Exception signingBoom or Bust?  Most impactful signing for 2022-23Most impactful long-term signingBest under the radar signingAnd, most importantly, we pick our best meal in Vegas.For every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode ad-free, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime:<a href="http://DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm</a>

The Best and Worst of Summer 2023

John and Nate discuss the big initial trends of free agency, focusing on the big cap space teams. How would we rank Detroit, Houston, Indiana, Oklahoma City, Orlando, San Antonio, Sacramento, and Utah for how their cap space flexibility was used.We also have debates on the Jerami Grant contract, the Dillon Brooks contract, the Domantas Sabonis renegotiation and extension, and much more, including a live reaction to Miles Bridges taking the qualifying offer.Of course, there’s a big discussion on the potential futures of James Harden and Damian Lillard.Plus, why do John and Isiah Thomas apparently think so similarly?For every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode, five additional ad-free episodes per week from Nate and Danny and much more, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Offseason Sale!

John and Nate discuss the big initial trends of free agency, focusing on the big cap space teams. How would we rank Detroit, Houston, Indiana, Oklahoma City, Orlando, San Antonio, Sacramento, and Utah for how their cap space flexibility was used.We also have debates on the Jerami Grant contract, the Dillon Brooks contract, the Domantas Sabonis renegotiation and extension, and much more, including a live reaction to Miles Bridges taking the qualifying offer.Of course, there’s a big discussion on the potential futures of James Harden and Damian Lillard.Plus, why do John and Isiah Thomas apparently think so similarly?For every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode, five additional ad-free episodes per week from Nate and Danny and much more, <a href="http://duncdon.supportingcast.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Offseason Sale</a>!

Free Agency Tour de Force

John and Nate have quite different takes on the Bradley Beal trade, with John not being a fan and Nate liking it. Then a big discussion of the NBA draft as they each give their top-10 on their board. All the big questions are definitively answered, including what the Hornets should do at 2, what to make of raw high-upside guys like Cam Whitmore and the Thompson twins, which of Jarace Walker and Taylor Hendricks is a better power forward prospect, plus John’s sleepers for later in the draft.For every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode, five additional ad-free episodes per week from Nate and Danny and much more, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Offseason Sale!

John and Nate have quite different takes on the Bradley Beal trade, with John not being a fan and Nate liking it. Then a big discussion of the NBA draft as they each give their top-10 on their board. All the big questions are definitively answered, including what the Hornets should do at 2, what to make of raw high-upside guys like Cam Whitmore and the Thompson twins, which of Jarace Walker and Taylor Hendricks is a better power forward prospect, plus John’s sleepers for later in the draft.For every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode, five additional ad-free episodes per week from Nate and Danny and much more, <a href="http://duncdon.supportingcast.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Offseason Sale</a>!

Debating the Beal Trade and the NBA Draft

John and Nate continue last week’s discussion as we cover all of the veteran extension candidates throughout the league, such as Anthony Davis, Donovan Mitchell, Jamal Murray, Dejounte Murray, Lauri Markkanen, Giannis Antetokounmpo, DeMar DeRozan, Klay Thompson, and more.We also get into an extensive analysis of what Golden State can do to reduce their luxury tax bill and how Michael Winger should approach Kristaps Porzingis’ free agency in Washington.For every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode, five additional ad-free episodes per week from Nate and Danny and much more, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Offseason Sale!Listen to Nate and Danny live call playoff games via Playback. Bookmark the schedule of games.

John and Nate continue last week’s discussion as we cover all of the veteran extension candidates throughout the league, such as Anthony Davis, Donovan Mitchell, Jamal Murray, Dejounte Murray, Lauri Markkanen, Giannis Antetokounmpo, DeMar DeRozan, Klay Thompson, and more.We also get into an extensive analysis of what Golden State can do to reduce their luxury tax bill and how Michael Winger should approach Kristaps Porzingis’ free agency in Washington.For every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode, five additional ad-free episodes per week from Nate and Danny and much more, <a href="http://duncdon.supportingcast.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Offseason Sale</a>!Listen to Nate and Danny live call playoff games via <a href="http://getplayback.com/room/nateduncannba" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Playback</a>. Bookmark the <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XCdcnLUrQzDemEzBlrUeejmd1m02TRfqc1SqIxjvpWI/edit#gid=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">schedule of games</a>.

H&D: Veteran Extensions Part 33 1/3

With Boston winning Game 4, what are their chances against Miami?What is going to happen with all these prime coaching vacancies and prime coaches available? We assess the quality of the openings and the candidates. Plus, what do we think of the calls to fire Joe Mazzulla.Then, a look back on some of the key coaching questions of the playoffs, and we pick a playoff MVP and first-team all playoffs.Finally, John discusses some of the topics discussed at the NBA combine.For every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode, five additional ad-free episodes per week from Nate and Danny and much more, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Offseason Sale!Listen to Nate and Danny live call playoff games via Playback. Bookmark the schedule of games.

With Boston winning Game 4, what are their chances against Miami?What is going to happen with all these prime coaching vacancies and prime coaches available? We assess the quality of the openings and the candidates. Plus, what do we think of the calls to fire Joe Mazzulla.Then, a look back on some of the key coaching questions of the playoffs, and we pick a playoff MVP and first-team all playoffs.Finally, John discusses some of the topics discussed at the NBA combine.For every Hollinger &amp; Duncan episode, five additional ad-free episodes per week from Nate and Danny and much more, <a href="http://duncdon.supportingcast.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime with our Mock Offseason Sale</a>!Listen to Nate and Danny live call playoff games via <a href="http://getplayback.com/room/nateduncannba" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Playback</a>. Bookmark the <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XCdcnLUrQzDemEzBlrUeejmd1m02TRfqc1SqIxjvpWI/edit#gid=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">schedule of games</a>.

The Topics of May

How do John and Nate feel about San Antonio as a landing place for Victor Wembanyama? What should they be trying to do to build around him?In the rest of the lottery, which picks might be available in trade? How will the new CBA affect these trades?The Sixers have moved on from Doc Rivers. Was it the right decision?Catch every Hollinger &amp; Duncan Episode on Dunc’d On Prime, plus five more Episodes per week with Nate Duncan and Danny Leroux. You also get Daily Duncs, Dan Feldman’s newsletter analysis of the most important NBA writing and news of the day, and Seth Partnow’s Nerd Nosh as well. DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fmWatch playoff games with Nate &amp; Danny via Playback.  International League Pass viewers can watch the game on Playback; it’s second screen for US viewers until next season! Bookmark the schedule of games.

How do John and Nate feel about San Antonio as a landing place for Victor Wembanyama? What should they be trying to do to build around him?In the rest of the lottery, which picks might be available in trade? How will the new CBA affect these trades?The Sixers have moved on from Doc Rivers. Was it the right decision?Catch every Hollinger &amp; Duncan Episode on Dunc’d On Prime, plus five more Episodes per week with Nate Duncan and Danny Leroux. You also get Daily Duncs, Dan Feldman’s newsletter analysis of the most important NBA writing and news of the day, and Seth Partnow’s Nerd Nosh as well. <a href="http://duncdon.supportingcast.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm</a>Watch playoff games with Nate &amp; Danny via <a href="http://getplayback.com/room/nateduncannba" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Playback</a>.  International League Pass viewers can watch the game on Playback; it’s second screen for US viewers until next season! Bookmark the <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XCdcnLUrQzDemEzBlrUeejmd1m02TRfqc1SqIxjvpWI/edit#gid=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">schedule of games</a>.

Lottery Madness

John and Nate discuss the key news of the week, with Mike Budenholzer being fired in Milwaukee and Dillion Brooks being told he will not return under “any circumstances” in Memphis.Then, a look at all 4 second round series through 2 games. Who has the advantage between LA and Golden State? Why has Denver gone out 2-0 against Phoenix, and who would Denver rather face in the Conference Finals?We also pick our MVP of the playoffs, discuss the best and worst coaching jobs, and biggest surprising and disappointing performances.And, of course, who has withstood the PLAYOFF CRUCIBLE?Catch every Hollinger &amp; Duncan Episode on Dunc’d On Prime, plus five more Episodes per week with Nate Duncan and Danny Leroux. You also get Daily Duncs, Dan Feldman’s newsletter analysis of the most important NBA writing and news of the day, and Seth Partnow’s Nerd Nosh as well. DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fmWatch playoff games with Nate &amp; Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games.

John and Nate discuss the key news of the week, with Mike Budenholzer being fired in Milwaukee and Dillion Brooks being told he will not return under “any circumstances” in Memphis.Then, a look at all 4 second round series through 2 games. Who has the advantage between LA and Golden State? Why has Denver gone out 2-0 against Phoenix, and who would Denver rather face in the Conference Finals?We also pick our MVP of the playoffs, discuss the best and worst coaching jobs, and biggest surprising and disappointing performances.And, of course, who has withstood the PLAYOFF CRUCIBLE?Catch every Hollinger &amp; Duncan Episode on Dunc’d On Prime, plus five more Episodes per week with Nate Duncan and Danny Leroux. You also get Daily Duncs, Dan Feldman’s newsletter analysis of the most important NBA writing and news of the day, and Seth Partnow’s Nerd Nosh as well. <a href="http://duncdon.supportingcast.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm</a>Watch playoff games with Nate &amp; Danny live via <a href="http://getplayback.com/room/nateduncannba" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Playback</a>. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XCdcnLUrQzDemEzBlrUeejmd1m02TRfqc1SqIxjvpWI/edit#gid=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">schedule of games</a>.

2023 Playoffs Week 3

With all series through 5 games, John and Nate discuss the Bucks’ collapse, whether this season is indeed a “failure,” and hit on where the Bucks can go from here.Plus grading the playoffs so far for various superstars around the league, what will happen in the Grizzlies/Lakers series, and of course who withstood the PLAYOFF CRUCIBLE and who turned to ASH.Catch every Hollinger &amp; Duncan Episode on Dunc’d On Prime, plus five more Episodes per week with Nate Duncan and Danny Leroux. You also get Daily Duncs, Dan Feldman’s newsletter analysis of the most important NBA writing and news of the day, and Seth Partnow’s Nerd Nosh as well. DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fmWatch playoff games with Nate &amp; Danny live via Playback. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the schedule of games.

With all series through 5 games, John and Nate discuss the Bucks’ collapse, whether this season is indeed a “failure,” and hit on where the Bucks can go from here.Plus grading the playoffs so far for various superstars around the league, what will happen in the Grizzlies/Lakers series, and of course who withstood the PLAYOFF CRUCIBLE and who turned to ASH.Catch every Hollinger &amp; Duncan Episode on Dunc’d On Prime, plus five more Episodes per week with Nate Duncan and Danny Leroux. You also get Daily Duncs, Dan Feldman’s newsletter analysis of the most important NBA writing and news of the day, and Seth Partnow’s Nerd Nosh as well. <a href="http://duncdon.supportingcast.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm</a>Watch playoff games with Nate &amp; Danny live via <a href="http://getplayback.com/room/nateduncannba" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Playback</a>. Just log in with your TV provider or League Pass and get the game and our commentary all in one window! Bookmark the <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XCdcnLUrQzDemEzBlrUeejmd1m02TRfqc1SqIxjvpWI/edit#gid=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">schedule of games</a>.

2023 Playoffs Week 2

John and Nate look ahead to the playoffs and discussMost interesting seriesLeast interesting seriesIndividual player matchup you are most interested in seeingStar player with the toughest matchupStar player with the easiest matchupBest coaching matchupBiggest coaching mismatchSeries with the most variablesRotation players most likely to have their roles cutDeep rotation players who could emergeMost important non-star player who will affect the outcome of a seriesBest playoff defenseBest playoff offensePlus, we pick every series until the Finals, with some really interesting disagreements.Catch every Hollinger &amp; Duncan Episode on Dunc’d On Prime, plus five more Episodes per week with Nate Duncan and Danny Leroux. You also get Daily Duncs, Dan Feldman’s newsletter analysis of the most important NBA writing and news of the day, and Seth Partnow’s stats nuggets as well.  

John and Nate look ahead to the playoffs and discuss<ul><li>Most interesting series</li><li>Least interesting series</li><li>Individual player matchup you are most interested in seeing</li><li>Star player with the toughest matchup</li><li>Star player with the easiest matchup</li><li>Best coaching matchup</li><li>Biggest coaching mismatch</li><li>Series with the most variables</li><li>Rotation players most likely to have their roles cut</li><li>Deep rotation players who could emerge</li><li>Most important non-star player who will affect the outcome of a series</li><li>Best playoff defense</li><li>Best playoff offense</li></ul>Plus, we pick every series until the Finals, with some really interesting disagreements.Catch every Hollinger &amp; Duncan Episode on Dunc’d On Prime, plus five more Episodes per week with Nate Duncan and Danny Leroux. You also get Daily Duncs, Dan Feldman’s newsletter analysis of the most important NBA writing and news of the day, and Seth Partnow’s stats nuggets as well.

The 4th Annual Playoff Extravaganza

NBA analytics pioneer and front office insider John Hollinger joins Dunc'd On podcast host Nate Duncan to bring you the smartest weekly NBA podcast available. The Hollinger &amp; Duncan NBA Show brings fans next-level analysis of the league, its teams, and its players. John and Nate take you behind the curtain for an unmatched insider look at every aspect of the NBA. From scouting reports to game breakdowns to salary cap analysis, there’s no better way for true basketball fans to follow the NBA.

Dear Mr. Hollinger 

Your disrespect of Zeke Thomas is appalling your player submission for overrated should’ve been someone from your Grit and Grind Grizzlies there isn’t a stat for special! Another thing you are the only one who thought Antione Walker was good, no one was rating that man.

Marc Gasol

Nate comes off as a spoiled brat at times. Love Hollinger though

Too negative

Hollinger & Duncan NBA Show - NBA Basketball Podcast

With December 15 upon us, almost all of the league is eligible to be traded. John and Nate talk about what to expect from the general trade market this year and bounce around a ton of names to see who teams should be looking to trade in several categories. We close by looking at buy-low young players who might benefit from a fresh start and finally rule out 2 teams each from the playoff picture.With hosts @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBASubscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger &amp; Duncan" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With December 15 upon us, almost all of the league is eligible to be traded. John and Nate talk about what to expect from the general trade market this year and bounce around a ton of names to see who teams should be looking to trade in several categories. We close by looking at buy-low young players who might benefit from a fresh start and finally rule out 2 teams each from the playoff picture.With hosts<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/JohnHollinger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @JohnHollinger</a> and<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/NateDuncanNBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @NateDuncanNBA</a>Subscribe now via<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollinger-duncan-nba-show/id1483267868" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>,<a href="https://feeds.megaphone.fm/hollinger-and-duncan-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> RSS Feed</a>, or search "Hollinger &amp; Duncan" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Who Should Be Traded?

John and Nate pick the players that they have had the most difficulty evaluating over the years, including a pair of highly-paid point guards. But before that, we catch up by eliminating 3 teams each from the playoffs. Then, John tells us what most surprised him about working for an NBA team when he first got in after working in NBA media.With hosts @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBASubscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger &amp; Duncan" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John and Nate pick the players that they have had the most difficulty evaluating over the years, including a pair of highly-paid point guards. But before that, we catch up by eliminating 3 teams each from the playoffs. Then, John tells us what most surprised him about working for an NBA team when he first got in after working in NBA media.With hosts<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/JohnHollinger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @JohnHollinger</a> and<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/NateDuncanNBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @NateDuncanNBA</a>Subscribe now via<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollinger-duncan-nba-show/id1483267868" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>,<a href="https://feeds.megaphone.fm/hollinger-and-duncan-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> RSS Feed</a>, or search "Hollinger &amp; Duncan" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

The Most Confusing Players in the NBA

John and Nate look at which players available on the trade market teams should be valuing the most. After a look at the trade deadline from the sellers’ side a few weeks ago, now it’s time to look at the buyers’ side. If your team needs a point guard, or a center, we rank the players at each position that needy teams should target.  They also discuss the Andre Drummond situation in Detroit, and eliminate another team each from the playoff race.With hosts @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBASubscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger &amp; Duncan" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John and Nate look at which players available on the trade market teams should be valuing the most. After a look at the trade deadline from the sellers’ side a few weeks ago, now it’s time to look at the buyers’ side. If your team needs a point guard, or a center, we rank the players at each position that needy teams should target.  They also discuss the Andre Drummond situation in Detroit, and eliminate another team each from the playoff race.With hosts<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/JohnHollinger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @JohnHollinger</a> and<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/NateDuncanNBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @NateDuncanNBA</a>Subscribe now via<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollinger-duncan-nba-show/id1483267868" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>,<a href="https://feeds.megaphone.fm/hollinger-and-duncan-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> RSS Feed</a>, or search "Hollinger &amp; Duncan" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Trade Target Rankings

All 15 teams in the Eastern Conference in mailbag form. We hit on questions from our listeners for each team in the East in alphabetical order from Atlanta to Washington. Included: Why are the Hawks so bad and who deserves the blame? What do to in Brooklyn when Kyrie and LeVert are back? Can the Pistons get anything for Drummond or Blake? What can Miami do to improve? How would the East 3-6 shake out in the playoffs? What is Davis Bertans’ fate this summer?Timestamps: ATL (0:45), BOS (7:30), BKN (15:05), CHA (19:10), CHI (24:18). CLE (32:00), DET (38:10), IND (42:00), MIA (47:08), MIL (51:56). NY (56:06), ORL (1:01:03), PHI (1:10:08), TOR (1:15:47), WAS (1:21:12)With hosts @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBASubscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger &amp; Duncan" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All 15 teams in the Eastern Conference in mailbag form. We hit on questions from our listeners for each team in the East in alphabetical order from Atlanta to Washington. Included: Why are the Hawks so bad and who deserves the blame? What do to in Brooklyn when Kyrie and LeVert are back? Can the Pistons get anything for Drummond or Blake? What can Miami do to improve? How would the East 3-6 shake out in the playoffs? What is Davis Bertans’ fate this summer?Timestamps: ATL (0:45), BOS (7:30), BKN (15:05), CHA (19:10), CHI (24:18). CLE (32:00), DET (38:10), IND (42:00), MIA (47:08), MIL (51:56). NY (56:06), ORL (1:01:03), PHI (1:10:08), TOR (1:15:47), WAS (1:21:12)With hosts<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/JohnHollinger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @JohnHollinger</a> and<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/NateDuncanNBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @NateDuncanNBA</a>Subscribe now via<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollinger-duncan-nba-show/id1483267868" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>,<a href="https://feeds.megaphone.fm/hollinger-and-duncan-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> RSS Feed</a>, or search "Hollinger &amp; Duncan" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Eastern Conference Every Team Mailbag

John and Nate rank every organization in the NBA based on who we’d want running our team. In part 1, we look at the top half of the league and reveal our individual rankings. In particular we’ve got some significant disagreements on the Spurs, Warriors, Nets, Rockets, and Thunder.With hosts @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBASubscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger &amp; Duncan" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John and Nate rank every organization in the NBA based on who we’d want running our team. In part 1, we look at the top half of the league and reveal our individual rankings. In particular we’ve got some significant disagreements on the Spurs, Warriors, Nets, Rockets, and Thunder.With hosts<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/JohnHollinger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @JohnHollinger</a> and<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/NateDuncanNBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @NateDuncanNBA</a>Subscribe now via<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollinger-duncan-nba-show/id1483267868" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>,<a href="https://feeds.megaphone.fm/hollinger-and-duncan-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> RSS Feed</a>, or search "Hollinger &amp; Duncan" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

NBA Organization Rankings, Part 1

Nate grills John about the 2020 draft class that he’s followed closely for several years, including who he’d have number one, who the other contenders are, and which players he’s higher or lower on than the consensus. They also discuss how a draft rich in point guards will play out with a number of lottery teams that seemingly already have solutions at the position.Then our weekly elimination of a team from the playoffs, and a discussion of how practices play into front office evaluations.With hosts @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBASubscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger &amp; Duncan" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nate grills John about the 2020 draft class that he’s followed closely for several years, including who he’d have number one, who the other contenders are, and which players he’s higher or lower on than the consensus. They also discuss how a draft rich in point guards will play out with a number of lottery teams that seemingly already have solutions at the position.Then our weekly elimination of a team from the playoffs, and a discussion of how practices play into front office evaluations.With hosts<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/JohnHollinger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @JohnHollinger</a> and<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/NateDuncanNBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @NateDuncanNBA</a>Subscribe now via<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollinger-duncan-nba-show/id1483267868" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>,<a href="https://feeds.megaphone.fm/hollinger-and-duncan-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> RSS Feed</a>, or search "Hollinger &amp; Duncan" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

NBA Draft 2020 Catch-Up

John and Nate finish ranking every organization in the NBA based on who we’d want running our team. In part 2, we look at the bottom half of the league. We’ve got some disagreements on the Bulls, Cavs, and Hawks. We also struggle with some of the newer front offices like Minnesota, New Orleans, and Washington. And, of course, find out who we both agree should be dead last.With hosts @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBASubscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger &amp; Duncan" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John and Nate finish ranking every organization in the NBA based on who we’d want running our team. In part 2, we look at the bottom half of the league. We’ve got some disagreements on the Bulls, Cavs, and Hawks. We also struggle with some of the newer front offices like Minnesota, New Orleans, and Washington. And, of course, find out who we both agree should be dead last.With hosts<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/JohnHollinger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @JohnHollinger</a> and<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/NateDuncanNBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @NateDuncanNBA</a>Subscribe now via<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollinger-duncan-nba-show/id1483267868" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>,<a href="https://feeds.megaphone.fm/hollinger-and-duncan-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> RSS Feed</a>, or search "Hollinger &amp; Duncan" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

NBA Organization Rankings, Part 2

We look at the state of NBA coaches and rank them 1-30, considering the following criteria: Talent vs Results Do lineups/player usage make sense? Offensive/defensive system Does the team play hard? Locker room harmony Player development Harmony with front office Late game coaching Playoff adjustments With hosts @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBASubscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look at the state of NBA coaches and rank them 1-30, considering the following criteria:<ul> <li>Talent vs Results</li> <li>Do lineups/player usage make sense?</li> <li>Offensive/defensive system</li> <li>Does the team play hard?</li> <li>Locker room harmony</li> <li>Player development</li> <li>Harmony with front office</li> <li>Late game coaching</li> <li>Playoff adjustments</li> </ul> With hosts<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/JohnHollinger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @JohnHollinger</a> and<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/NateDuncanNBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @NateDuncanNBA</a>Subscribe now via<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollinger-duncan-nba-show/id1483267868" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>,<a href="https://feeds.megaphone.fm/hollinger-and-duncan-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> RSS Feed</a>, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Coach Rankings 2019-20

John and Nate each pick two under-the-radar stories to talk about that haven’t received enough coverage in this busy early season, focusing on surprising teams and the 2019 draft.  Then a couple of mailbag questions on which “bad” contracts from this offseason are looking better, and whose big leaps forward will sustain, with a particular focus on Andrew Wiggins’ improvement.Finally John discusses the challenges of scouting players in person during the NBA season.With hosts @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBASubscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger &amp; Duncan" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John and Nate each pick two under-the-radar stories to talk about that haven’t received enough coverage in this busy early season, focusing on surprising teams and the 2019 draft.  Then a couple of mailbag questions on which “bad” contracts from this offseason are looking better, and whose big leaps forward will sustain, with a particular focus on Andrew Wiggins’ improvement.Finally John discusses the challenges of scouting players in person during the NBA season.With hosts<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/JohnHollinger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @JohnHollinger</a> and<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/NateDuncanNBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @NateDuncanNBA</a>Subscribe now via<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollinger-duncan-nba-show/id1483267868" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>,<a href="https://feeds.megaphone.fm/hollinger-and-duncan-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> RSS Feed</a>, or search "Hollinger &amp; Duncan" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Four Under-the-Radar Stories; “Bad” Contracts Looking Good; Scouting in Person

John and Nate give their thoughts on the D’Angelo Russell/Andrew Wiggins trade, the Capela/Covington 4-teamer, Andre Iguodala for Justise Winslow, and more. Then we pick our trade deadline superlatives:Biggest winnerBiggest loserPlayer who most benefits from being tradedPlayer who is most hurt by a tradeSingle favorite moveSingle least favorite moveWho helped themselves the most for THIS year?Who helped themselves the most beyond this year?Most puzzling moveWhat was most different from expected?What went according to how you expected?Most boring, total financial move that only cap dorks would loveWhich deal do you wish would have gotten done?With hosts @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBASubscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John and Nate give their thoughts on the D’Angelo Russell/Andrew Wiggins trade, the Capela/Covington 4-teamer, Andre Iguodala for Justise Winslow, and more. Then we pick our trade deadline superlatives:Biggest winnerBiggest loserPlayer who most benefits from being tradedPlayer who is most hurt by a tradeSingle favorite moveSingle least favorite moveWho helped themselves the most for THIS year?Who helped themselves the most beyond this year?Most puzzling moveWhat was most different from expected?What went according to how you expected?Most boring, total financial move that only cap dorks would loveWhich deal do you wish would have gotten done?With hosts @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBASubscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Trade Deadline Superlatives

Front

Insider

The best insider info yet, as Nate grills John for an hour on the specifics of what happens in NBA front offices during the deadline. What information is prepared, how are calls made by buyers and sellers, what are the roles of the staff in the front offices, what do teams know about what other teams are doing, why are relationships and trust so important, what are the pros and cons of various negotiating strategies, and much more.Then of course we eliminate another team from the playoffs to close the show.With hosts @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBASubscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger &amp; Duncan" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The best insider info yet, as Nate grills John for an hour on the specifics of what happens in NBA front offices during the deadline. What information is prepared, how are calls made by buyers and sellers, what are the roles of the staff in the front offices, what do teams know about what other teams are doing, why are relationships and trust so important, what are the pros and cons of various negotiating strategies, and much more.Then of course we eliminate another team from the playoffs to close the show.With hosts<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/JohnHollinger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @JohnHollinger</a> and<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/NateDuncanNBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @NateDuncanNBA</a>Subscribe now via<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollinger-duncan-nba-show/id1483267868" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>,<a href="https://feeds.megaphone.fm/hollinger-and-duncan-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> RSS Feed</a>, or search "Hollinger &amp; Duncan" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

An Insider Look at NBA Front Offices at the Trade Deadline

A fun melange, first we catch up with our observations on the Suns and whether they can make the playoffs. Then a new feature as we will each eliminate a team from making the playoffs each week the rest of the year.The meat of the show is John and Nate rating the league’s proposed schedule changes, including reseeding the Final 4, a mid-season tournament, and a play-in tournament for the 7th and 8th seeds.We hit a couple of mailbag questions about which extensions are looking better or worse and Fred Van Vleet’s market next summer.Finally, an extended discussion on player development and how to use the G-League.With hosts @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBASubscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger &amp; Duncan" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A fun melange, first we catch up with our observations on the Suns and whether they can make the playoffs. Then a new feature as we will each eliminate a team from making the playoffs each week the rest of the year.The meat of the show is John and Nate rating the league’s proposed schedule changes, including reseeding the Final 4, a mid-season tournament, and a play-in tournament for the 7th and 8th seeds.We hit a couple of mailbag questions about which extensions are looking better or worse and Fred Van Vleet’s market next summer.Finally, an extended discussion on player development and how to use the G-League.With hosts<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/JohnHollinger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @JohnHollinger</a> and<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/NateDuncanNBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @NateDuncanNBA</a>Subscribe now via<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollinger-duncan-nba-show/id1483267868" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>,<a href="https://feeds.megaphone.fm/hollinger-and-duncan-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> RSS Feed</a>, or search "Hollinger &amp; Duncan" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Suns Playoff Hopes; NBA’s Schedule Proposal; How to Develop Players

We start by eliminating a team from the playoffs, then take a look at the teams we’ve eliminated from the playoffs so far and where they go from here. Which of these teams is in the best position, which has the best talent and management, and how has this year changed the future for these teams? Included: Chicago, Cleveland, Atlanta, Washington, New York, Detroit, Charlotte, Sacramento, and Minnesota.Then, in the wake of John Beilein’s departure, we discuss when it makes sense to fire a coach.With hosts @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBASubscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start by eliminating a team from the playoffs, then take a look at the teams we’ve eliminated from the playoffs so far and where they go from here. Which of these teams is in the best position, which has the best talent and management, and how has this year changed the future for these teams? Included: Chicago, Cleveland, Atlanta, Washington, New York, Detroit, Charlotte, Sacramento, and Minnesota.Then, in the wake of John Beilein’s departure, we discuss when it makes sense to fire a coach.With hosts<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/JohnHollinger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @JohnHollinger</a> and<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/NateDuncanNBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @NateDuncanNBA</a>Subscribe now via<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollinger-duncan-nba-show/id1483267868" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>,<a href="https://feeds.megaphone.fm/hollinger-and-duncan-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> RSS Feed</a>, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Where Do the Non-Playoff Teams Go From Here; When to Fire a Coach

Last episode John talked about what preparation goes on in front offices prior to the trade deadline. This week, we try to put that into practice with deadline prep for four key contenders, Milwaukee, the LA Clippers, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Philadelphia 76ers. We discuss team needs, which players might be available, which players the teams should go after, and how much we’d be willing to give up for each of those players as these teams.Then of course we eliminate another team from the playoffs to close the show.With hosts @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBASubscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger &amp; Duncan" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last episode John talked about what preparation goes on in front offices prior to the trade deadline. This week, we try to put that into practice with deadline prep for four key contenders, Milwaukee, the LA Clippers, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Philadelphia 76ers. We discuss team needs, which players might be available, which players the teams should go after, and how much we’d be willing to give up for each of those players as these teams.Then of course we eliminate another team from the playoffs to close the show.With hosts<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/JohnHollinger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @JohnHollinger</a> and<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/NateDuncanNBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @NateDuncanNBA</a>Subscribe now via<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollinger-duncan-nba-show/id1483267868" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>,<a href="https://feeds.megaphone.fm/hollinger-and-duncan-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> RSS Feed</a>, or search "Hollinger &amp; Duncan" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Front Office Trade Deadline Prep for Contenders: MIL, LAC, LAL, PHI

We continue our deadline prep for the Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets, Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, and Toronto Raptors. We discuss team needs, which players might be available, which players the teams should go after, and how much we’d be willing to give up for each of those players as these teams.With hosts @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBASubscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We continue our deadline prep for the Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets, Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, and Toronto Raptors. We discuss team needs, which players might be available, which players the teams should go after, and how much we’d be willing to give up for each of those players as these teams.With hosts<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/JohnHollinger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @JohnHollinger</a> and<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/NateDuncanNBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @NateDuncanNBA</a>Subscribe now via<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollinger-duncan-nba-show/id1483267868" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>,<a href="https://feeds.megaphone.fm/hollinger-and-duncan-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> RSS Feed</a>, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

More Trade Prep for Contenders: BOS, HOU, DEN, DAL, IND, TOR

We decided to do some research, settling on a tournament to determine the worst team of the decade. The result, an 8-team tournament, LOSER advances. Which weaknesses will opposing teams prove utterly unable to exploit? Which struggling players will be benched by their bad coaches for even worse players? We dive deep into these matchups to bring you the faceoffs you didn’t know you needed. With hosts @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBASubscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We decided to do some research, settling on a tournament to determine the worst team of the decade. The result, an 8-team tournament, LOSER advances. Which weaknesses will opposing teams prove utterly unable to exploit? Which struggling players will be benched by their bad coaches for even worse players? We dive deep into these matchups to bring you the faceoffs you didn’t know you needed. With hosts<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/JohnHollinger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @JohnHollinger</a> and<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/NateDuncanNBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @NateDuncanNBA</a>Subscribe now via<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollinger-duncan-nba-show/id1483267868" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>,<a href="https://feeds.megaphone.fm/hollinger-and-duncan-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> RSS Feed</a>, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

The Worst Teams of the Decade Tournament

Brooklyn Pivots

We look at Brooklyn’s move with Kenny Atkinson, and why “deserve ain’t got nothin’ to do with it.” The media reporting around the move provides a good lens for Nate to ask John how executives deal with the media, particularly what they perceive as unfair reporting.Then a new feature born of Nate’s tossing and turning, what keeps contenders up at night. A look at the biggest issues the Clippers, Lakers, and Bucks face, plus a debate on whether the Thunder are a threat in the playoffs.Finally, eliminating two more teams from the playoffs, with a discussion of what we can take away from their seasons.With hosts @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBASubscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look at Brooklyn’s move with Kenny Atkinson, and why “deserve ain’t got nothin’ to do with it.” The media reporting around the move provides a good lens for Nate to ask John how executives deal with the media, particularly what they perceive as unfair reporting.Then a new feature born of Nate’s tossing and turning, what keeps contenders up at night. A look at the biggest issues the Clippers, Lakers, and Bucks face, plus a debate on whether the Thunder are a threat in the playoffs.Finally, eliminating two more teams from the playoffs, with a discussion of what we can take away from their seasons.With hosts<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/JohnHollinger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @JohnHollinger</a> and<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/NateDuncanNBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @NateDuncanNBA</a>Subscribe now via<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollinger-duncan-nba-show/id1483267868" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>,<a href="https://feeds.megaphone.fm/hollinger-and-duncan-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> RSS Feed</a>, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

What Keeps Contenders Up at Night, Brooklyn Pivots, How Execs Deal With Media

Which active players will and should make the Hall of Fame? John and Nate break it down, from current locks, to borderline veteran players, to young stars on a Hall of Fame trajectory.With hosts @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBASubscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which active players will and should make the Hall of Fame? John and Nate break it down, from current locks, to borderline veteran players, to young stars on a Hall of Fame trajectory.With hosts<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/JohnHollinger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @JohnHollinger</a> and<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/NateDuncanNBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @NateDuncanNBA</a>Subscribe now via<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollinger-duncan-nba-show/id1483267868" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>,<a href="https://feeds.megaphone.fm/hollinger-and-duncan-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> RSS Feed</a>, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Who is A Future Hall-of-Famer?

John and Nate look back at their favorite and least-favorite moves of the 2019 offseason. How do the big moves like the AD, PG, and Westbrook trades look in hindsight? Plus we spotlight some under-the-radar great and not-so-great moves that stuck out to us. Finally, we look back at which moves our opinions have changed the most on.With hosts @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBASubscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John and Nate look back at their favorite and least-favorite moves of the 2019 offseason. How do the big moves like the AD, PG, and Westbrook trades look in hindsight? Plus we spotlight some under-the-radar great and not-so-great moves that stuck out to us. Finally, we look back at which moves our opinions have changed the most on.With hosts<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/JohnHollinger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @JohnHollinger</a> and<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/NateDuncanNBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @NateDuncanNBA</a>Subscribe now via<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollinger-duncan-nba-show/id1483267868" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>,<a href="https://feeds.megaphone.fm/hollinger-and-duncan-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> RSS Feed</a>, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Hindsight is 2019

John and Nate look at what would have to happen for the NBA to resume play, and what that might look like when it does? What playoff format makes the most sense? Should all 30 teams be involved, and should there be any type of regular season? What do to about the draft, free agency, and the start of next season depending on when the NBA resumes play?Then Nate asks John about his favorite basketball memories, including his favorite game, favorite player to watch, most awesome play he's ever seen, and his favorite team (non-Memphis division).Finally, a word on how to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in your communities.With hosts @JohnHollinger and @NateDuncanNBASubscribe now via iTunes, RSS Feed, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John and Nate look at what would have to happen for the NBA to resume play, and what that might look like when it does? What playoff format makes the most sense? Should all 30 teams be involved, and should there be any type of regular season? What do to about the draft, free agency, and the start of next season depending on when the NBA resumes play?Then Nate asks John about his favorite basketball memories, including his favorite game, favorite player to watch, most awesome play he's ever seen, and his favorite team (non-Memphis division).Finally, a word on how to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in your communities.With hosts<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/JohnHollinger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @JohnHollinger</a> and<a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/1e91b938-a9d5-11e7-bf4c-b34da90893d7/podcasts/7af881f0-ec38-11e9-a40d-33d4bbe7b567/episodes/2582afc4-ec39-11e9-b6df-e7d09ab570aa/twitter.com/NateDuncanNBA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @NateDuncanNBA</a>Subscribe now via<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollinger-duncan-nba-show/id1483267868" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>,<a href="https://feeds.megaphone.fm/hollinger-and-duncan-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> RSS Feed</a>, or search "Hollinger" in your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

How Can the NBA Resume Play; John’s Favorite Basketball Memories

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