Hollinger & Duncan NBA Show - NBA Basketball Podcast
John Hollinger and Nate Duncan
229 episodes
5 days ago
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 & 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.
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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 & 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.
Hollinger & Duncan NBA Show - NBA Basketball Podcast
54 minutes 14 seconds
1 week ago
Grading the Extensions; Season Predictions
Hollinger & Duncan sift the rookie-scale extension rush—what looks smart vs. risky—and then dive into 2025’s biggest questions: true title equity, matchup landmines, awards races, hot-seat candidates, and which front offices set themselves up best.
0:30 — The extension wave under a rising cap: what looks smart vs. risky
1:00 — Keegan Murray pricing: two-way wing scarcity vs. limited upside
5:54 — Christian Braun and Denver’s apron math: role value vs. replaceability
12:00 — Dyson Daniels: age/size/defense bet and why a flat $25M structure matters
13:45 — Shaedon Sharpe: lock in upside now or gamble on RFA?
16:19 — Toumani Camara: converting a team option now vs. preserving flexibility later
23:18 — Aaron Nesmith: playoff proof-of-concept and Indy’s shorter 2/40 approach
24:39 — Why some wings/guards didn’t extend: the “wait-and-see” tier (Mathurin, Ivey, Eason)
27:26 — Jalen Duren: cap-hold strategy, center comps, and Detroit’s options
28:34 — Next summer’s center market: Kessler/Williams and the post-incentive era
29:12 — Framing the 2025 race: contenders, matchups, ceilings (no picks)
29:28 — East storylines: regular-season juggernauts vs. playoff-built teams; health variables
33:28 — West storylines: OKC’s rise, the Warriors’ matchup swing, and who actually has a ceiling
35:03 — The true title-equity bucket—and who’s one in-season move away
39:18 — MVP shape: the eligibility gauntlet, top tier, and the U.S. vs. international tilt
43:44 — Hot-seat watch: contexts around Doug Christie, Willie Green, Darko Rajaković, others
46:17 — Sixth Man: role volatility, eligibility traps, and what voters really reward
47:17 — Most Improved: high-ceiling leaps vs. low-baseline pop candidates
51:17 — Defensive Player of the Year: the unicorn case vs. voter fragmentation
51:42 — Executive of the Year narratives: asset plays, cap gymnastics, timing
53:29 — Why 2024–25 on-court styles will be especially diverse and fun
Hollinger & Duncan NBA Show - NBA Basketball Podcast
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 & 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.