Nate Duncan
Hosted by Nate Duncan
A deeply analytical NBA podcast network known for its mock offseason simulations, live game commentary, and salary cap expertise.
This is a network of NBA analysis shows for fans who want to understand the league like a front office executive. The content eschews hot takes for methodical, evidence-based breakdowns of strategy, player evaluation, and, most notably, the collective bargaining agreement. Its signature events are sprawling mock offseason and trade deadline simulations where the hosts role-play as teams to negotiate deals.
“The defining characteristic is its lawyerly, in-the-weeds approach to basketball analysis, prioritizing salary cap implications and roster construction. The annual Mock Offseason is a unique, tentpole event that sets it apart from nearly all other sports media, simulating the entire league's free agency and trade period in exhaustive detail.”
Who hosts this show
Nate Duncan is an NBA salary cap expert and former lawyer who hosts the Dunc'd On podcast network. After graduating from Tulane University and receiving a law degree from the University of Arizona, he worked as an attorney before transitioning to full-time podcasting in 2015. He has written for ESPN Insider and The Athletic and is a frequent speaker at events like the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference. The podcast feed features several shows, including the flagship "Dunc'd On" with co-host Danny Leroux and "Hollinger & Duncan" with former Grizzlies VP John Hollinger.
Credentials & credits
- Law Degree, University of Arizona
- Former Attorney, Bowles & Verna
- NBA Salary Cap Expert
- Writer for ESPN Insider, The Athletic, Hoopsworld
- Speaker, MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference
- Graduate, Tulane University
Other ventures
- Dunc'd On Prime (Subscription service)
- Hollinger & Duncan (Podcast)
- #NBACast (Live stream second screen)
- NBA CBA Flashcard tool
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Jonathan Givony: Darryn Peterson No. 1 player in NBA draft | Dunc'd OnJun 19, 2026 · 7 min
- 02Mock Offseason: Giannis Antetokounmpo tradeJun 19, 2026 · 3 min
- 03The Last 6:42 | NYK vs. SAS NBA Finals Game 5 | Dunc’d On Clutch CallsJun 14, 2026 · 10 min
- 04NBA Finals Game 5 | Second ScreenJun 14, 2026 · 2h 48m
- 05The Last 9:44 | SAS vs. NYK NBA Finals Game 4 | Dunc’d On Clutch CallsJun 11, 2026 · 10 min
- 06NBA Finals Game 4 | Second ScreenJun 11, 2026 · 3h 06m
- 07The Last 7: 09 | SAS vs. NYK NBA Finals Game 3 | Dunc’d On Clutch CallsJun 9, 2026 · 9 min
- 08NBA Finals Game 3 | Second ScreenJun 9, 2026 · 3h 01m
Notable episodes
- 01Mock Offseason 2026
The annual Mock Offseason is the podcast's signature event, where hosts and guests simulate free agency and trades for the entire league. These episodes showcase the show's core focus on team-building and salary cap management.
- 02NBA Finals Game 5 | Second Screen
Represents the live, second-screen commentary format where the hosts provide real-time analytical play-by-play, interacting with a live chat and going far deeper than a standard broadcast.
- 03Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress on the 2026 Draft
An example of their expert-driven draft analysis, where they engage in a high-level debate with a top industry voice, focusing on scouting and player projection.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is not a traditional interview show. The format consists of co-hosted analysis, debate, and simulation. When an external expert like Jonathan Givony joins, the format is a structured, peer-to-peer debate rather than a host-guest interview. The hosts directly challenge each other's premises to force deeper justification of their analysis.
The format is a multi-show feed, primarily featuring co-hosted analysis between Nate Duncan and Danny Leroux. Episodes range from analytical debates and roundtable simulations to live, second-screen commentary for NBA games. The tone is serious and unsentimental, often resembling a financial or legal discussion more than a typical sports talk show.
Questions Nate Duncan keeps coming back to
5 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Nate Duncan reaches for it.
process
2- Q.01
“Who's number one on your board?”
This is the standard opening for episodes focused on debating NBA draft prospects with a co-host or expert guest.
- Q.02
“Do you think [team]'s problem is a lack of [roster element]?”
A strategic question posed to a co-host during game analysis to diagnose issues in team construction.
craft
2- Q.01
“Make the case that [player] is a [position].”
A direct challenge to a co-host's assertion, forcing a deeper justification of a player's role or skills.
- Q.02
“How good would prime [historical player] be in today's game?”
A classic hypothetical question used to fill lulls in live game action and engage in historical comparisons.
controversy
1- Q.01
“Would this [team] be the worst champion of all time?”
A provocative, historical framing question used to generate debate during breaks in live game commentary.
Signature segments
- · Mock Offseason
- · Dunc'd On Clutch Calls
- · Second Screen Live Commentary
- · Hollinger & Duncan podcast
- · Dunc'd On Prime
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically other high-level NBA media figures, draft experts, or analytics specialists who can match the hosts' depth of knowledge. The show books peers for in-depth analysis, such as Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress, rather than athletes for personal interviews.
- Jonathan Givonyon Jonathan Givony: Darryn Peterson No. 1 player in NBA draft | Dunc'd On
- Dan Feldmanon Mock Offseason: Giannis Antetokounmpo trade
- Keith Smithon Mock Offseason: Giannis Antetokounmpo trade
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The show's primary business model is its own subscription service, Dunc'd On Prime, which offers ad-free episodes, exclusive content like salary cap sheets, and access to a Discord community. This direct-to-consumer focus indicates a strategy built around its highly dedicated niche audience.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- What is Nate Duncan's background?
- Nate Duncan is a former lawyer with a law degree from the University of Arizona. He is now a full-time podcaster and is widely recognized as an expert on the NBA's salary cap.
- What are the different shows on this podcast feed?
- The main feed includes the flagship 'Dunc'd On' show with Nate Duncan and Danny Leroux, 'Hollinger & Duncan' with John Hollinger, live game commentary, and special segments like the Mock Offseason.
- Is this podcast free?
- While some content is free, many episodes per week are exclusive to the 'Dunc'd On Prime' subscription service, which is ad-free and includes additional content.
- What is the 'Mock Offseason'?
- It's a signature annual series where the hosts and guests simulate the entire NBA offseason, role-playing as teams to negotiate trades and free agent signings according to salary cap rules.
- Is this a show that interviews players?
- No, this is an analytical show that does not typically feature interviews with players. The hosts and guests are primarily NBA analysts, writers, and salary cap experts.
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Sources & how this page was built
This page is AI-assisted, grounded in the public sources cited below, and host-verifiable. We publish facts only; we do not republish transcripts. If anything here is wrong, the host can claim and correct the page above.Model: gemini-2.5-pro · high confidence
- [01]Nate Duncan - MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference Speakermitconference.com
- [02]Home of the Dunc'd On Basketball NBA Podcastnate-duncan.com
- [03]Switching to a Different Court, the Journey of Nate Duncan - Front Office Sportsfrontofficesports.com
- [04]Nate Duncan, NBA Insider and Dunc'd On Podcast Host, to be Featured Speaker at the Sports Business Classroomsportsbusinessclassroom.com
- [05]A Letter To Dunc'd On Listenersnate-duncan.com
- [06](Nate Duncan Interview) – How The Dunc'd On Basketball Podcast Became a Business in Just a Year | Tropical MBAtropicalmba.com
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