The KD Sweepstakes + Tuesday Daily Duncs (6/17/25)

Day 1 of NBA free agency brought a whirlwind of moves and major implications for the salary cap going forward. Nate and Danny begin with an in-depth discussion of the NBA’s projected cap growth slowing from 10% to 7% and its long-term ripple effects. They then analyze the Nuggets’ blockbuster trade of Michael Porter Jr. for Cam Johnson and Bruce Brown’s return. Multiple teams made aggressive depth plays or faced key departures, while others laid the groundwork for future cap space. Every major signing and roster shift from the day is covered in a team-by-team format.Denver Nuggets: Cam Johnson, Bruce Brown – 00:07:04Brooklyn Nets: Michael Porter Jr. – 00:27:30Houston Rockets: Dorian Finney-Smith, Clint Capela – 00:32:33Los Angeles Lakers: Jake LaRavia – 00:47:29 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! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMYou can get 35% off a year membership to Dunc'd On Prime in honor of the legendary Mock Offseason episode with code mockoffseason2025.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.

Nate and Danny break down the biggest news on the eve of free agency, including LeBron James finding another bump in the road in LA, Malik Beasley’s legal troubles suddenly making the Pistons interesting players in free agency, the Rockets locking up Jabari Smith, Jr., a surprising Jazz/Hornets trade, and an even more surprising buyout of Deandre Ayton. Plus, we recap all the option and qualifying offer decisions of note and set the table for tomorrow.Setting the stage for free agency and nostalgia for midnight July 1st signings. 0:00LeBron James opts in—what does it mean for his future and the Lakers’ strategy? 1:45Interpreting Rich Paul’s statement and how LeBron's decision gives him trade flexibility. 2:20The Lakers' approach to asset management and competing timelines with Luka. 6:45Why LeBron might have more control through opting in vs free agency. 9:00Evaluating the odds of LeBron finishing 25-26 with the Lakers. 11:00Kyrie Irving ACL return—odds and considerations for 25-26. 14:06Dorian Finney-Smith declines option; what are the Lakers’ options to bring him back? 16:53Houston's cap situation and fit for DFS. 18:56Jabari Smith Jr.'s extension—terms, upside for Rockets, and long-term implications. 21:51How Jabari’s deal affects Houston’s trade flexibility and potential star trades. 25:56Julius Randle's new 2+1 deal in Minnesota—fit, cap impact, and comparison to Towns. 30:21Malik Beasley under federal investigation—what it means for the Pistons. 35:28Detroit’s shifting cap space plans and options on the wing. 38:04Nikhil Alexander-Walker’s market and potential destinations. 39:49Simone Fontecchio’s trade market. 40:51James Harden’s new 1+1 contract with partial guarantee—structure and implications. 41:32Sam Amick reports LeBron and Lakers didn’t discuss extensions—what does it mean? 47:16Utah sends Collin Sexton to Charlotte for Jusuf Nurkic—trade analysis. 48:00Why Utah made the move and what it means for their tanking effort. 50:00Sexton's fit in Charlotte and how this impacts their offseason approach. 55:04Deandre Ayton bought out in Portland—next steps and potential suitors. 58:00Ranking Ayton among free agent centers. 1:00:30Bobby Portis re-signs in Milwaukee—value analysis and cap context. 1:01:21Option decisions around the league: Jaylin Williams (OKC), Moe Wagner, Caleb Houstan, and others. 1:06:13Tribute to Bojan Bogdanović as he retires. 1:10:00OKC’s Jaylin Williams deal—cap impact and backup center fit. 1:11:39Quentin Grimes seeking $25M annually—what’s his market? 1:27:29Duncan Robinson declines ETO—what are Miami’s options now? 1:31:27Wrap-up and preview of Day 1 of free agency. 1:34:00  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! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMYou can get 35% off a year membership to Dunc'd On Prime in honor of the legendary Mock Offseason episode with code mockoffseason2025.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.

Nate and Danny break down the biggest news on the eve of free agency, including LeBron James finding another bump in the road in LA, Malik Beasley’s legal troubles suddenly making the Pistons interesting players in free agency, the Rockets locking up Jabari Smith, Jr., a surprising Jazz/Hornets trade, and an even more surprising buyout of Deandre Ayton. Plus, we recap all the option and qualifying offer decisions of note and set the table for tomorrow.Setting the stage for free agency and nostalgia for midnight July 1st signings. 0:00LeBron James opts in—what does it mean for his future and the Lakers’ strategy? 1:45Interpreting Rich Paul’s statement and how LeBron's decision gives him trade flexibility. 2:20The Lakers' approach to asset management and competing timelines with Luka. 6:45Why LeBron might have more control through opting in vs free agency. 9:00Evaluating the odds of LeBron finishing 25-26 with the Lakers. 11:00Kyrie Irving ACL return—odds and considerations for 25-26. 14:06Dorian Finney-Smith declines option; what are the Lakers’ options to bring him back? 16:53Houston's cap situation and fit for DFS. 18:56Jabari Smith Jr.'s extension—terms, upside for Rockets, and long-term implications. 21:51How Jabari’s deal affects Houston’s trade flexibility and potential star trades. 25:56Julius Randle's new 2+1 deal in Minnesota—fit, cap impact, and comparison to Towns. 30:21Malik Beasley under federal investigation—what it means for the Pistons. 35:28Detroit’s shifting cap space plans and options on the wing. 38:04Nikhil Alexander-Walker’s market and potential destinations. 39:49Simone Fontecchio’s trade market. 40:51James Harden’s new 1+1 contract with partial guarantee—structure and implications. 41:32Sam Amick reports LeBron and Lakers didn’t discuss extensions—what does it mean? 47:16Utah sends Collin Sexton to Charlotte for Jusuf Nurkic—trade analysis. 48:00Why Utah made the move and what it means for their tanking effort. 50:00Sexton's fit in Charlotte and how this impacts their offseason approach. 55:04Deandre Ayton bought out in Portland—next steps and potential suitors. 58:22Ranking Ayton among free agent centers. 1:01:00Bobby Portis re-signs in Milwaukee—value analysis and cap context. 1:01:51Option decisions around the league: Jaylin Williams (OKC), Moe Wagner, Caleb Houstan, and others. 1:06:43Tribute to Bojan Bogdanović as he retires. 1:10:29OKC’s Jaylin Williams deal—cap impact and backup center fit. 1:12:09Quentin Grimes seeking $25M annually—what’s his market? 1:27:49Duncan Robinson declines ETO—what are Miami’s options now? 1:31:57Final qualifying offer and option decisions, including Cam Thomas, Ziaire Williams, and Keon Ellis. 1:20:21Wrap-up and preview of Day 1 of free agency. 1:34:00 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! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMYou can get 35% off a year membership to Dunc'd On Prime in honor of the legendary Mock Offseason episode with code mockoffseason2025.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.

Nate and Danny break down every single trade and every single pick of the First Round in a 2 hour extravaganza. They give preliminary evaluations on each player drafted and discuss their winners and losers of the night.Plus, they hit on the biggest news outside of the draft, including Kyrie Irving and Fred VanVleet reaching new contract agreements with Dallas and Houston. 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! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMYou can get 35% off a year membership to Dunc'd On Prime in honor of the legendary Mock Offseason episode with code mockoffseason2025.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.

Even with our moods a bit muted in light of the Tyrese Haliburton injury, we celebrate the championship journey of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Sam Presti and the Thunder organization for one of the great turnarounds in NBA history. Indiana is devastated by the Tyrese Haliburton injury. We look back on their unbelievable postseason and turn a somber eye to what comes next.Kevin Durant played this trade scenario right and got his desired destination with the Houston Rockets. We discuss the return for Phoenix and their next steps, how KD fits into Ime Udoka’s schemes in Houston, Houston’s finances going forward with KD in the fold, and whether Minnesota, Miami, and Phoenix should have FOMO.  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! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMYou can get 35% off a year membership to Dunc'd On Prime in honor of the legendary Mock Offseason episode with code mockoffseason2025.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.

Kevin Pelton of ESPN joins Dunc’d On’s Dan Feldman, Danny Leroux, and Nate Duncan to game out the 2025 offseason. The trade market is the first focus as we discuss possible deals for Giannis, KD, Markkanen, Paul George, PJ Washington, DeMar Derozan, Julius Randle, and the Celtics’ stars. 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! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMYou can get 35% off a year membership to Dunc'd On Prime in honor of the legendary Mock Offseason episode with code mockoffseason2025.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.

Kevin Durant trade talks are evolving into a high-stakes game of poker between Durant, the Suns, and interested teams.⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠Pacers-Pelicans tradeKevin DurantJalen WilliamsJalen WilliamsTyrese HaliburtonGame 5Indiana Pacers3-2StealsOffensive rebounding⁠Full 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! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMYou can get 35% off a year membership to Dunc'd On Prime in honor of the legendary Mock Offseason episode with code mockoffseason2025.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.

OKC restores control of the Finals with a wire-to-wire win, but the biggest concern for Indiana is Tyrese Haliburton struggling with injury. Meanwhile, Jalen Williams took advantage of Indiana’s pressure to score 40 points, while OKC ramped up their own defense at home to force 22 turnovers with other Pacers forced to create more. We analyze how it all went down and how Indiana can adjust for Game 6. 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! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMYou can get 35% off a year membership to Dunc'd On Prime in honor of the legendary Mock Offseason episode with code mockoffseason2025.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.

The Orlando Magic unexpectedly strike, delivering a major draft pick package to the Grizzlies for Desmond Bane.  Why Nate really likes this deal for the Magic.For the Grizzlies, was this package just too good to turn down? 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! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMYou can get 35% off a year membership to Dunc'd On Prime in honor of the legendary Mock Offseason episode with code mockoffseason2025.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.

Jonathan Givony of ESPN is our guest to discuss some of the best and most overlooked prospects in the 2025 draft:Cooper Flagg – 7:24Dylan Harper – 15:15Ace Bailey – 20:53VJ Edgecombe – 25:09Jeremiah Fears – 33:32Kon Knueppel – 38:01Tre Johnson – 41:14Khaman Maluach – 44:30Kasparas Jakucionis – 50:16Noa Essengue – 52:26 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! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FMYou can get 35% off a year membership to Dunc'd On Prime in honor of the legendary Mock Offseason episode with code mockoffseason2025.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.