Best Blake Pace Podcasts (2025)

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15 in 60 (Eastern Conference 11.17.25 Part 1) 1:35:23

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We take our biweekly look at the teams in the Eastern Conference, featuring scouts on two young breakout players in the Central Division. Plus, we discuss the firing of Willie Green in New Orleans. Willie Green Firing DET: Daniss Jenkins has come out of nowhere to feature in Detroit 6:04 ORL: Tristan da Silva is looking like a rotation stalwart 16:…

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HANNAH BLAKE: the Somaya method, integrative psychedelic facilitation, and re-orienting the nervous system to safety 1:30:24

1d ago1:30:24

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Hannah is a somatic practitioner, psychedelic facilitator, and philosopher whose work explores how the body and brain rewire through expanded states of consciousness. As the founder of Somaya, an ecosystem of retreats and professional trainings in somatic and psychedelic education, she teaches how neuroplasticity, nervous-system regulation, and emb…

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Steph Bests Wembanyama Again 1:04:23

2d ago1:04:23

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It was a fantastic night of NBA Cup action as Stephen Curry somehow topped himself from Wednesday with 49 points including the game-winning free throws against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. We go deep on that game, plus catch up on all the other action around the league. Plus a great companion is Nate’s live call of crunchtime with video. Warrio…

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Big Raptors Win + “We The Raptors” 49:48

3d ago49:48

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Eric Smith in-studio to discuss his new book and some of the standouts from the Raptors’ huge win vs. the Cavaliers. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Michael Grange (27:04) discusses Scottie Barnes’ massive night, Immanuel Quickley finding his groove and Jakob Poeltl looking healthier after being limited with back …

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Tempo Coach Sandy Brondello + Cavs Preview 49:38

4d ago49:38

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Blake Murphy chats with Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello about joining the organization, building team culture from the ground up and what she hopes the identity of the team will be. Afterwards, Justin Rowan (29:28) of the Chase Down Podcast joins Blake and Matt Bonner to talk about the Cavaliers tweaking their style of play, Evan Mobley’s seaso…

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Quickley, Ingram Pace Raptors to Win + Nico Fired 49:41

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the win vs. the Nets, where Immanuel Quickley and Brandon Ingram both scored 20+ and Jakob Poeltl recorded his second straight double-double. Afterwards, Tim Cato (27:15) of ALL CITY / DLLS joins to break down why the time was up for Nico Harrison in Dallas and some of his reporting since the news. The views and o…

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Nico Fired; DAL, NOP, SAS, DEN 15 in 60 1:05:29

5d ago1:05:29

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A breaking 15 & 60 opens with Dallas moving on from Nico Harrison and what that means for the franchise’s direction. We examine the logic of acting now versus waiting, and the implications for Anthony Davis and Cooper Flagg. Then it’s a detailed look at Pelicans–Spurs from the weekend, including Trey Murphy’s big night and encouraging rookie flashe…

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Nets Preview & Shad 48:08

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Canadian musician Shad to discuss the Raptors and his new album, “Start Anew,” along with his upcoming tour. Afterwards, NBA on NBC’s Noah Eagle (23:37) previews the Nets ahead of their tilt vs. the Raptors and teams that intrigue him in the early going of the NBA season. The views and opinions expressed i…

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Quickley’s Shooting, Defensive Struggles vs. 76ers & Jerome Williams 49:51

7d ago49:51

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the win vs. the Hawks and loss to the 76ers, including Brandon Ingram’s isolation scoring, Immanuel Quickley’s shooting, bench minutes and more. Afterwards, former Raptor Jerome Williams (30:50) joins to discuss Lenny Wilkens, who passed away over the weekend, his book, and finding a role in basketball and life. T…

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State of the Raptors w/ Michael Grange 49:52

10d ago49:52

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner are joined by Sportsnet’s Michael Grange to discuss his story on Hawks GM Onsi Saleh, who spent some time in Alberta on his way to becoming an NBA front office member. They also discuss takeaways from the first few games of the Raptors’ season and what they want to see during the upcoming 5-game road trip. Afterwards, P…

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Around the NBA + Oren Weisfeld 49:42

11d ago49:42

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Blake Murphy, and Matt Bonner talk Cavaliers, Pistons and more as they discuss teams of note in the Eastern Conference. Afterwards, Oren Weisfeld (28:22) joins to discuss his book, “The Golden Generation” on the rise of Canada Basketball. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily refle…

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Yaron Weitzman, Author of “A Hollywood Ending” 48:18

11d ago48:18

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Author Yaron Weitzman joins to unpack his new book, A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers—and all the palace intrigue that shaped this era. We dig into why the LeBron–Lakers “marriage” delivered a title yet still feels unresolved, from Buss family succession politics to who actually pulls the levers in L.A. You’ll hear how d…

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A Quality Win & Garrett Temple Joins 49:37

12d ago49:37

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner recap the win vs. the Bucks, including the team defence against Giannis Antetokounmpo, shots continuing to fall from three, Scottie Barnes’ tenacity, along with RJ Barrett’s shot diet and efficiency. Afterwards, Raptors guard Garrett Temple (25:48) joins to discuss the improved defence, defensive principles, Brandon Ing…

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Orlando Magic 15 in 60 (11.4.25) + Monday Daily Duncs (11/3/25) 14:59

12d ago14:59

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Part 2 of our look at the Eastern Conference 2 weeks in. Orlando Magic — Can Jamahl Mosley unlock Desmond Bane? ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ Miami Heat 15 in 60 Ja Morant Myles Turner New Orleans Pelicans Egor Demin Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Santi Aldama Costumes ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every ep…

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Bucks Preview + We’re Back! 49:48

13d ago49:48

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Blake Murphy and Matt Bonner discuss the win vs. the Grizzlies and takeaways from the first few games, including Scottie Barnes’ defence, Collin Murray-Boyles instantly impacting winning and more. Afterwards, the Athletic’s Eric Nehm (29:32) talks Doc Rivers, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s awesome start to the season and Ryan Rollins The views and opinion…

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15 in 60 Part 1 (Eastern Conference 11.3.25) 1:22:28

14d ago1:22:28

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We begin our look at the 15 teams in the Eastern Conference with a survey of where 8 teams stand with some of the most interesting storylines for the first 2 weeks of the season. Miami Heat —How the Heat reinvented their offense Chicago Bulls — 13:24 — What is sustainable and what isn’t about Chicago’s start? Detroit Pistons — 23:21 — Jalen Duren i…

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Seriously Ja? Plus A Big Night of NBA Cup Action 1:20:10

16d ago1:20:10

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Portland and Denver play a fascinating game in a contrast of styles, with Jerami Grant getting revenge against his old team. Ja Morant pouts his way through a winnable game against the Lakers, then voices displeasure in the media afterward. Kawhi Leonard sends the Pelicans home with another loss. The Knicks’ defense proved the perfect matchup for h…

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What Has To Change On Defence + Ingram's Lethal Scoring 29:04

17d ago29:04

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Amit Mann fills in for Blake Murphy to chat with Matt Bonner about Toronto's defence, some of their philosophies that may have to change, the Poeltl effect and more. They also discuss ways the offence has dramatically improved and shout out Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts an…

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Nate Silver On the NBA’s Betting Issues 57:18

19d ago57:18

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Nate Silver of Silver Bulletin knows a little bit about risk and prediction. He joins Dunc’d On to discuss every aspect of this evolving issue. How much should NBA fans care about this scandal? How much does he care as an NBA fan and bettor? Should we be concerned about the overall integrity of NBA games? Why would multi-millionaires like Terry Roz…

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Garrett Temple on Murray-Boyles, Team Defence & Year 16 35:53

19d ago35:53

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Amit Mann fills in for Blake Murphy to join Matt Bonner in a conversation with Raptors guard Garrett Temple! GT discusses his first impressions of Collin Murray-Boyles in pre-draft workouts, the importance of Jakob Poeltl to Toronto's defence, and where the squad has to level up defensively, before sharing how he reacted when the news broke that Ma…

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Barnes’ Dominance + Concerning Defensive Trends 54:47

21d ago54:47

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Amit Mann fills in for Blake Murphy to chat with Matt Bonner to talk about the last two losses for the Raptors, what’s missing on the defensive end, Scottie Barnes’ relentlessness and more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any a…

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What We Learned This Weekend 1:34:45

21d ago1:34:45

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Nate and Danny watched a ton of games over the weekend and give their early impressions through a number of interesting games. Sixers vs Hornets — 0:52 Magic vs Hawks — 28:09 Magic vs Bulls — 35:50 Bulls vs Pistons — 50:20 Pistons vs Celtics — 52:38 Celtics vs Knicks — 57:08 Spurs vs Pelicans — 1:00:38 Spurs vs Nets — 1:06:12 Wizards vs Mavericks —…

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DEN @ GSW; Indiana Keeps up the Pace; Gamblor Strikes the NBA 1:20:15

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In a matchup of the league’s smartest and most skilled teams, Stephen Curry and the Warriors outlast Aaron Gordon and the Nuggets in another early season classic. Then: Indiana/OKC — 42:03 Double-OT chaos: how a shorthanded Pacers group (no Haliburton/McConnell, then Nembhard exits) still kept the tempo, leaned on Mathurin’s rim pressure and free t…

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Raptors Steamroll Hawks in Season Opener 29:43

25d ago29:43

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Amit Mann fills in for Blake Murphy to chat with Matt Bonner about the Raptors’ impressive 138-118 win over the Atlanta Hawks, where Toronto’s pace, size, defence and offensive execution were too much for the Hawks to handle. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the positi…

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Interesting Raptors Storylines + RJ Barrett Interview 53:54

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Amit Mann fills in for Blake Murphy to chat with Matt Bonner about how many points Brandon Ingram will average, how much Toronto will use Scottie Barnes at centre and other intriguing storylines ahead of opening night vs. the Atlanta Hawks. You’ll also hear from RJ Barrett, as Bonner spoke to him at Raptors Media Day. The views and opinions express…

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Christian Braun Extension + Monday Daily Duncs (10/20/25) 21:20

26d ago21:20

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Christian Braun extension (5/$125) and apron pressure ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ Steve Ballmer Aspiration Christian Braun Denver Nuggets Toumani Camara Shaedon Sharpe Dyson Daniels Atlanta Hawks San Antonio Spurs ⁠Full 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 J…

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Season Predictions 2025-26 2:04:04

29d ago2:04:04

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Danny returns to give our infallible predictions for how the 2025-26 season will go. We give season win totals for each team, and also note where Nate had the biggest difference of opinion with his team-expert guests. Then we give our conference finalists and NBA champion. We also make our picks for all the major awards, plus break down some of the…

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SHANTANI MOORE: spinal energetics, life outside the box, and the body's intelligence 1:18:36

29d ago1:18:36

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Shantani is the Body Intelligence Coach you need as the secret sauce behind your success. Specializing in Nervous System Performance, she's worked with top 1% global wellness leaders, celebrities, and corporations over the past decade. She has been featured in major outlets like Women's Health, Equinox, and Lululemon. Shantani has inspired thousand…

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SAS Season Outlook with Jared Weiss 57:34

1M ago57:34

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Newly minted San Antonian Jared Weiss of the Athletic joins us to discuss a fascinating Spurs season. What new skills has Victor added for year three? How is #2 overall pick Dylan Harper looking in camp? What will the fit be between Harper, Stephon Castle, and De’Aaron Fox? Plus, how is Mitch Johnson settling in to his first full year as coach? Who…

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The Starting Five, Guards Preview & Jamal Shead Interview 1:04:58

1M ago1:04:58

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Amit Mann fills in for Blake Murphy with Matt Bonner to talk takeaways from the first preseason game with Toronto's projected starters, plus expectations and next steps for guards on Toronto's roster. Afterwards, you'll hear from Jamal Shead (53:34) in a prerecorded interview from Media Day. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are thos…

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DET 2025-26 Outlook with Omari Sankofa II and Bryce Simon 54:38

1M ago54:38

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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? F…

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Preseason Thoughts and Alijah Martin Interview 1:04:51

1M ago1:04:51

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Amit Mann fills in for Blake Murphy with Matt Bonner to talk preseason takeaways and preview Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, Sandro Mamukelashvili and the rest of the forwards and centres for the Raptors ahead of opening night. You’ll also hear from Alijah Martin in a prerecorded interview from Media Day. The views and opinions expressed in this po…

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IND 2025-26 Outlook with Caitlin Cooper 1:03:54

1M ago1:03:54

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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 b…

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MIA 2025-26 Outlook with Brady Hawk 1:08:00

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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 w…

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DEN 2025-26 Outlook with Adam Mares 56:39

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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 Jama…

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ORL 2025-26 Season Outlook with Jason Beede 1:01:15

1M ago1:01:15

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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…

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GSW 2025-26 Season Outlook with Anthony Slater + Monday Daily Duncs (10/6/25) 21:12

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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 links⁠⁠ LeBron James Expansion 10 people Circumvention A…

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Eastern Conference Over/Unders 2025-26 1:46:14

1M ago1:46:14

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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…

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LISA LOLA (pt. 2): processing loss, receiving support, and the truth about demons 1:24:16

1M ago1:24:16

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PART TWO: Lisa is a Spiritual Teacher, Mentor, Intuitive Healer, and Consciousness Guide whose main emphasis is opening people’s hearts and bringing Spirit online. Through one-on-one spiritual counseling sessions, transformational healing work, and heart-centered courses and trainings; Lisa supports clients in awakening to their true nature, reconn…

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Collin Murray-Boyles Interview 19:43

2M ago19:43

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Raptors Show Producer Amit Mann and Matt Bonner are joined by Collin Murray-Boyles to discuss his passion for basketball, why he loves defence, keys to developing his shooting talents and more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or a…

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HOU 2025-26 Season Outlook with Jackson Gatlin 1:06:29

2M ago1:06:29

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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 thi…

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Raptors Media Day 2025! 35:36

2M ago35:36

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Producer Amit Mann and Matt Bonner are on-site at the Toronto Raptors' Media Day 2025! They discuss their takeaways from General Manager Bobby Webster and Head Coach Darko Rajaković's pressers, including expectations for Darko in his third year with the team, the value of having a healthy squad heading into the new season, continuing and increasing…

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NYK 2025-26 Season Outlook with James Edwards III 1:02:54

2M ago1:02:54

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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 d…

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BOS 2025-26 Season Outlook with Noa Dalzell + Wednesday Daily Duncs (9/24/25) 24:12

2M ago24:12

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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 links⁠⁠ Kawhi Leonard…

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OKC 2025-26 Outlook with Joe Mussatto 50:18

2M ago50:18

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Joe Mussatto of the Oklahoman is our guest to discuss the World Champion Oklahoma City Thunder's title defense. We discuss which Thunder players might enter the playoff rotation, how JDub and Chet can take the next step, and Shai's MVP follow-up. Plus, a look at who the biggest threat is to the Thunder in the West, and what Joe thinks the national …

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LISA LOLA (pt.1) : meaning-making, channeling, and grief as a portal 1:11:47

2M ago1:11:47

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PART ONE: Lisa is a Spiritual Teacher, Mentor, Intuitive Healer, and Consciousness Guide whose main emphasis is opening people’s hearts and bringing Spirit online. Through one-on-one spiritual counseling sessions, transformational healing work, and heart-centered courses and trainings; Lisa supports clients in awakening to their true nature, reconn…

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TOR 2025-26 Outlook with Blake Murphy + Wednesday Daily Duncs (9/17/25) 22:03

2M ago22:03

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Blake Murphy of Sportsnet takes time out from baseball to look ahead to the Toronto Raptors season. These guys are one of the most fascinating teams in the league because we haven't seen this talented group together at all. ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ Kawhi Leonard Steve Ballmer Kawhi Leonard Adam Silver Investigation Jonathan Kuminga Future pow…

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UTA 2025-26 Outlook with David Locke 1:05:28

2M ago1:05:28

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Radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider David Locke is our guest to look ahead to a season of discovery in Utah. With some of the key veterans traded away, it will be a competition among youngsters Ace Bailey, Taylor Hendricks, and Cody Williams at forward and Keyonte George, Bryce Sensabaugh, Walter Clayton, Jr., and Isaiah Collier at gu…

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More Clippers Circumvention Evidence + Josh Giddey Signs; CHI Outlook With Will Gottlieb 1:28:00

2M ago1:28:00

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Nate reacts to Pablo Torre's latest reporting indicating that Clippers co-owner Dennis Wong made a suspicious investment in Aspiration shortly before Kawhi Leonard was given an overdue payment by the ailing company. Will Gottlieb of CHGO is our guest to discuss Josh Giddey agreeing to a 4-year/ $100 million restricted free agency contract. We break…

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MIN 2025-26 Season Outlook with Jon Krawczynski 20:04

2M ago20:04

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Jon Krawczynski of the Athletic and the Jon Krawczynski Show is our guest to look ahead to the Wolves' season as they look to build on back to back Conference Finals runs. How much will they miss NAW, and which of the young guys can step up? Join Dunc’d On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John H…