DET 2025-26 Outlook with Omari Sankofa II and Bryce Simon

Pistons tag-team of Omari Sankofa II and Bryce Simon of Pistons Pulse and Game Theory join to discuss the Pistons’ attempt to build on their breakout season a year ago.  What enabled the improvement, and how much of that can sustain this year?  Which of the youngs will take a step forward, and how? How will they deal with the loss of Malik Beasley? Finally, we make our predictions for Detroit’s season.Plus, is it ok to put chips on sandwiches? 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!Use code PRESEASON25 for 35% off an annual subscription!Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Caitlin Cooper of Basketball She Wrote is our guest to discuss the upcoming Pacers season.  Is it, in fact, a gap year?  What are the Pacers missing without Tyrese Haliburton, and can Andrew Nembhard handle everything that’s going to be on his plate? Who will start in a crowded but unproven center rotation? What does it look like with Pascal Siakam back in a leading role offensively? Plus, could a new “Nate’s guy” be emerging in the Pacers backcourt?Plus, we make our predictions for the Pacers season.  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!Use code PRESEASON25 for 35% off an annual subscription!Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brady Hawk of 5 Reasons Sports is our guest to breakdown the first full season of the post-Butler era in Miami.  What are the Heat getting in Norman Powell? Which of the young bigs, Ware or Jovic, will start in the frontcourt? Is Davion Mitchell a key piece for Miami? How will Erik Spoelstra sort out his rotation in the absence of Tyler Herro, and what can we expect from Herro when he returns?  What changes is Spo making schematically this year?  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!Use code PRESEASON25 for 35% off an annual subscription!Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adam Mares of DNVR is our guest to discuss the refreshed Denver Nuggets.  Why couldn’t they get over the hump last year against OKC, and what have they done to improve this year? What will be the roles of Cam Johnson, Tim Hardaway, Jr., Bruce Brown, and Jonas Valanciunas?  What will Denver be doing differently on defense under David Adelman? Can Jamal Murray get back to the form he flashed in the 2023 playoffs?Plus, we make our predictions for the Nuggets season. 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!Use code PRESEASON25 for 35% off an annual subscription!Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Magic beatman Jason Beede is a first-time guest to analyze the Orlando Magic.  Can this group take the next step to East contender after the Desmond Bane trade? What can we take away from last year’s funhouse season of great defense and historically awful shooting? When will Jalen Suggs make his debut? Can they play faster now with better guard play? And can Franz and Paolo fulfill their roles as the 2 best players on a contender?Plus, we make our picks for the Magic season. 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!Use code PRESEASON25 for 35% off an annual subscription!Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Anthony Slater is celebrating his 10th season covering Golden State (and 9th as our Warriors Outlook guest). We get into the final resolution of the Jonathan Kuminga stalemate before discussing how the Warriors’ new additions fit in, including the signing of Al Horford.⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠LeBron JamesExpansion10 peopleCircumventionAll-StarJonathan KumingaMiami HeatJa Morant⁠Full Daily Duncs with links 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!Use code PRESEASON25 for 35% off an annual subscription!Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nate and Danny examine the over/under season win totals for the Eastern Conference.  Can Cleveland cruise to #1 again? How will Boston and Indiana respond to the losses of their best players? What about young midfield teams like Atlanta and Toronto? Can we make anything of the Sixers?  We pick over or under for all 15 teams in the East, then make our 5 best bets for the league as a whole.Washington Wizards — 0:30Toronto Raptors — 10:09Philadelphia 76ers — 17:22Orlando Magic — 27:24New York Knicks — 35:13Milwaukee Bucks — 39:23Miami Heat — 48:53Indiana Pacers — 56:38Detroit Pistons — 1:03:27Cleveland Cavaliers — 1:11:30Chicago Bulls — 1:15:11Charlotte Hornets — 1:21:24Brooklyn Nets — 1:28:40Boston Celtics — 1:33:31Atlanta Hawks — 1:37:36Wrap-up and best bets–1:40:30 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!Use code PRESEASON25 for 35% off an annual subscription!Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jackson Gatlin of Locked on Rockets joins to discuss a Rockets season that’s taken an unexpected turn with the injury to Fred VanVleet. Who will fill in for him, Amen Thompson or Reed Sheppard? How will they integrate KD, and can Alperen Sengun build on his sterling Eurobasket to take the next step as a leader of the offense? Can Ime Udoka help this team improve offensively? Will the offensive rebounding be even more devastating this year?Plus, we make our predictions for the Rockets season. 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!Use code PRESEASON25 for 35% off an annual subscription!Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James Edwards III of The Athletic is our guest to to look ahead to one of the most anticipated seasons in New York Knicks history. We look back on their playoffs a year ago, and discuss how Mike Brown will likely change things from Tom Thibodeau. Other topics: will they start two bigs? Who can Mike Brown trust off his bench? How well will Brown's desire to run more and move the ball mesh with this personnel? Can the Knicks get the Mikal Bridges they traded for? Plus, we discuss the Knick strengths and weaknesses and make our predictions for the season. 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!Use code PRESEASON25 for 35% off an annual subscription!Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Noa Dalzell of CLNS and SBNation is our guest to look ahead to a new and not altogether welcome kind of season in Boston.  We break down who is left after all the high-profile departures and injuries and what Joe Mazzulla’s rotation may look like.Plus, we give our season win predictions for the Celtics.⁠⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠Kawhi LeonardKawhi LeonardKawhi LeonardQuentin GrimesJonathan KumingaWalker KesslerK.J. MartinFred VanVleet⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠ 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!Use code PRESEASON25 for 35% off an annual subscription!Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see watch this free pod twice a 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.