John Hollinger trade rumors, contract, salary

Latest John Hollinger news and rumors

• NBA Officials Explain Thinking Behind Draft Lottery Changes
After the Board of Governors approved changes to the draft lottery format on Thursday, members of the league office explained on a conference call why the NBA felt those changes were necessary, writes John Hollinger of The Athletic. Speaking to reporters, NBA executive VP and head of basketball operations James Jones said that the league’s […]...2026
See more articles James Jones
• Dunc'd On: CLE | DET and LAL | OKC Game 2s; Free Agent Small Forwards

Cleveland made some adjustments in Game 2, but ultimately the game had the same flow as Game 1. Will the series shift in Cleveland? The Lakers have played OKC well through 2 games with their doubling of Shai, but OKC won the game with their MVP off the floor. 41:00 Then, we look at the free agent small forwards. What does LeBron James want? If it's just his on-floor ability, what kind of contract...2026
Visit the page LeBron James
• Hollinger & Duncan: Star Movement Draft; Milwaukee Drama; Reaves' Market

John and Nate do their 3rd annual Star Movement Draft, as they pick the stars they think are most likely to be on another team by the start of the 2027-28 season. But first, they catch up on Giannis' latest comments on the dysfunction in Milwaukee, and discuss how the injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves will affect the Lakers' future. Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episod...2026
Continue with Hollinger Duncan
• Dunc'd On: FULL 15 in 60 (Western Conference 3.16.26)

Our bi-weekly look at the 15 teams in the Western Conference: DEN and LAL: A fascinating end-game as Denver is hoisted by their own fouling petard GSW: The totally injured Warriors limp towards the 10 seed - 25:20 MIN: They've really struggled in the possession game - 32:27 OKC: Why was Shai able to score 20 so many times when others failed? - 39:01 SAC: Dylan Cardwell has intrigued as a rim prot...2026
See also Western Conference
• Dunc'd On: 2025 Deadline Retrospective; Knocking the Tread off the Tankers

John and Nate level a TOW Missile at the league's tankers with some novel solutions and evaluation of whether the league's proposed ideas will work, while discussing if the Jazz's punishment was fair. Then a look back at the 2025 Trade Deadline is a year on. Do we think the Luka trade was still a bad deal for the Mavs? How is the De'Aaron Fox trade working out for the Spurs/Kings, and Bulls? We al...2026
Visit the page Aaron Fox
• Dunc'd On: Harden & Jaren Debut; McCain Scouting Report; Ranking the Buyout Candidates

The post-deadline action shifts back to the floor as Nate and Danny analyze James Harden and Jaren Jackson, Jr. debuting with their new teams. Then we careen around the league, catching up on news while providing scouting reports on Hugo Gonzalez and new Thunder guard Jared McCain. The show closes by ranking the key players on the buyout market and discussing where players like Cam Thomas could h...2026
Check it out James Harden
• Hollinger & Duncan: 2026 Trade Deadline Extravaganza!

John Hollinger joins Nate Duncan to break down the winners and losers of the deadline. Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week. Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get ...2026
Read about Hollinger Duncan
• Dunc'd On: Trade Deadline Blowout Part 1

We break down the fascinating Ivica Zubac trade, with a rare bracket protected pick as the centerpiece of the deal. Would we have done this as the Indiana Pacers? How does Zu fit in on a healthy version of the team? Should the Jazz have jumped at the Pacers' offer? For LA, where do they go from here? Was this a big enough package to bite on Zubac, and what is their plan going forward? We also tak...2026
Continue with Ivica Zubac
• Dunc'd On: 8 in 85 (Eastern Conference 1.26.25)

Nate and Danny begin their bi-weekly look at the Eastern Conference with intense film and stat breakdowns of eight teams. TOR: Is Collin Murray-Boyles the next Draymond? BRK: What would a team get in trading for Michael Porter, Jr? 11:45 WAS: Is Tre Johnson one of the next great shooters in the league? 22:21 CHA: The numbers with their Big 3 on the court are intriguing 32:36 CHI: Looking back on ...2026
Visit the page Eastern Conference
• Dunc'd On: HOU; SAS; and Northwest Division Trade Outlooks

HOU: The Rockets have a ton of ammo. Would it make sense to get Giannis? What about another starter-level upgrade? SAS: Would it make sense for THEM to get Giannis? What about MPJ? 15:27 OKC: Does one of the most stacked teams in NBA history have any moves to make right now? 27:00 MIN: The Wolves need another rotation piece, how can they get one? 33:04 UTA: The Jazz have cap space and/or a trade e...2026
Read about Peyton Watson

Latest John Hollinger news and rumors

• Dunc'd On: Trade Deadline Bonanza: BOS; GSW; TOR; LAL; BRK; NYK
Boston is afforded a unique opportunity to get better, rather than cut costs, with Anfernee Simons' expiring contract. What realistic trades are out there for Jonathan Kuminga? 19:12 Should the Raps be in on the likes of AD, Ja, and Sabonis? 31:48 What are the Lakers' options to improve without sacrificing their long-term plans? 41:52 What is the least Brooklyn should be willing to accept for MPJ?...2026
See also Anfernee Simons
• Dunc'd On: OKC Roars Back; Kuminga Trade Demand

Nate and Danny break down how the Thunder have righted themselves with two huge wins against some of their chief competition in the West, Houston and San Antonio. Plus, we give our thoughts on Jonathan Kuminga's trade demand from Golden State and the dreaded Memphis Grizzlies medical updates. Join Dunc'd On Prime for for 35% off a yearly subscription in honor of the Mock Trade Deadline! Use cod...2026
See more Jonathan Kuminga
• Nets could trade Michael Porter Jr., but maybe not, too

The certainty around Michael Porter Jr.’s future in Brooklyn depends on who you ask. And that alone should tell you plenty. John Hollinger of The Athletic reported over the weekend that Porter is a “lock” to be traded by the Nets ahead of the Feb. 5 deadline, citing a trusted league source. That is strong […] The post Nets could trade Michael Porter Jr., but maybe not, too appeared first on ...2026
Continue with Michael Porter
• Latest On Michael Porter Jr.

Citing a “trusted league source,” John Hollinger of The Athletic reported over the weekend that Michael Porter Jr. is a “lock” to be traded by the Nets ahead of the deadline. Other NBA insiders haven’t been so bold, however. In his latest Substack story, Marc Stein acknowledges some people around the league think the Nets […]...2026
See more articles Michael Porter Jr
• Latest On Ja Morant

ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Friday that the Grizzlies are listening to trade offers for Ja Morant, but also said the team is open to keeping him on the roster past the February 5 deadline. John Hollinger of The Athletic, a former high-ranking Grizzlies executive, confirms the team is fielding offers for Morant, but is […]...2026
Visit the page Shams Charania
• Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. expected to be traded ahead of deadline

The expectation around the NBA is that Michael Porter Jr. won’t be finishing the season in Brooklyn. According to John Hollinger of The Athletic, the Nets are widely expected to move Porter by the 2026 trade deadline, with one league source characterizing him as “a lock” to be dealt as the franchise looks to capitalize […] The post Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. expected to be traded ahead o...2026
See more articles Michael Porter Jr
• Dunc'd On: 6 in 62 Mailbag! (Western Conference 12.18.25)

Nate and Danny dig into a Western Conference mailbag for the Grizzlies, Wolves, Pelicans, Thunder, Suns, and Blazers, focusing on young bigs, long-term team-building, and how to survive in an OKC/Wemby/Jokic world. Memphis Grizzlies - 0:15 What has Zach Edey's overall impact been so far, and why hasn't his strong play gotten more discussion? Given that most of Memphis' wins with Edey back came aga...2025
Visit the page Western Conference
• Dunc'd On: 8 in 78 (Eastern Conference Mailbag 12.9.25)

Nate and Danny take questions on Indiana through Washington in the Eastern Conference. Pacers - 0:13 What explains the divergence between the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers despite their seemingly comparable losses in talent? Did the Pacers truly "miss" on Ryan Nembhard given their existing guard depth with Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, and T.J. McConnell? Do the Pacers have a start...2025
Visit the page Eastern Conference
• Dunc'd On: 7 in 106 (Eastern Conference Mailbag 12.8.25)

Hawks - 3:36 Should the Hawks trade Trae Young plus two juicy Bucks/Pels picks for Giannis, and how would that look from both teams' perspectives? If the Hawks keep Trae, re-sign him reasonably, and just add this incoming Pelicans pick, can that path ever realistically lead to a championship? Do you buy Onyeka Okongwu's three-point shooting, and if you do, is he a top-15 center in the league? Celt...2025
Visit the page Eastern Conference
• Dunc'd On: NBA Awards (December 2, 2025)

Nate and Danny take their first crack at the NBA awards. Jokic, Shai, Luka, or Giannis for MVP? 00:01:38 We break down a ridiculously deep field for the All-NBA teams, with over 25 legitimate candidates. 00:28:59 Then, Defensive Player of the Year, with some surprising and some familiar candidates. 00:57:59 Coach of the Year is another great one with coaches who have totally overhauled their syste...2025
Click for news about Sixth Man

• Dunc'd On: 15 in 60 (Eastern Conference 11.17.25 Part 1)

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 16:47 CHI: What are we seeing from Matas Buzelis, w...2025
Click for news about Eastern Conference
• Dunc'd On: More Clippers Circumvention Evidence + Josh Giddey Signs; CHI Outlook With Will Gottlieb

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 down how the Bulls did in terms of value and what...2025
Continue with Josh Giddey
• Hollinger & Duncan: Not Going Kawhietly

John weighs in on the Kawhi Leonard no-show contract that has the LA Clippers in hot water. He and Nate discuss the next steps for the league and possible avenues for this saga to turn down as the league investigates. Then, we catch up on the latest news including Cam Thomas taking his qualifying offer, PJ Washington extending, and Max Strus breaking his foot in Cleveland. Dunc'd On Prime is the...2025
Check it out Hollinger Duncan
• Dunc'd On: Kawhi Leonard Scandal; LAL Season Outlook with Jovan Buha

It's even more of an LA-focused podcast than we thought, as Pablo Torre drops the bombshell that Kawhi Leonard was allegedly the beneficiary of salary cap circumvention via a no-show job with a Clippers sponsor. Then, Jovan Buha of Buha's Block joins to discuss what went right and ultimately wrong for the Lakers last season, whether skinny Luka can regain his form along with Marcus Smart and Deand...2025
See more articles Kawhi Leonard
• H&D: 2024 Re-Draft; More Summer League Awards; How Many Will OKC Win?

John Hollinger & Nate Duncan take a look back at the 2024 NBA Draft after Summer League and redraft the top-10 picks. Where does #1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher land? How about RoY Stephon Castle? What does Nate think of his top tier Reed Sheppard and Alex Sarr a year on? Which guys have moved up a lot? Then we give out a few more of our fake awards from Summer League, and attempt to answer the...2025
See also Nate Duncan
• Dunc'd On: 2024 Offseason Re-Grades Continued! ORL thru WAS and DAL thru LAL

We continue our 2024 offseason re-grades, looking back at how the big moves from last summer have aged with the benefit of a full season. From extensions in Orlando and Philly to Toronto's direction and Washington's draft, then through a Western run of Dallas, Denver, Golden State, Houston, the Clippers, and the Lakers, we revisit the decisions that shaped the past year and the future outlook for ...2025
See more Orlando Magic
• Houston could reportedly wait to sign PF Tari Eason to a contract extension
Ahead of the 2025-26 season, the Rockets have made several upgrades to their roster. They added Kevin Durant, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Josh Okogie. Additionally, Houston has signed players to long-term deals in the 2025 offseason. While this sets the team up for future success, it limits their flexibility. The Athletic’s John Hollinger reported that could […] The post Houston could rep...2025
Visit the page Tari Eason
• Dunc'd On: West Offseason Grades 2025

Nate and Danny hand out offseason grades for all 15 Western Conference teams, analyzing each front office's approach in free agency, trades, and the draft. They highlight Dallas' aggressive moves to build around Cooper Flagg, Denver's big move for Cam Johnson, and Golden State's crossroads as they navigate their aging core. The Rockets' eventful offseason, the Clippers' reshuffling around James Ha...2025
Click for news about Western Conference
• West Offseason Grades 2025

Nate and Danny hand out offseason grades for all 15 Western Conference teams, analyzing each front office's approach in free agency, trades, and the draft. They highlight Dallas' aggressive moves to build around Cooper Flagg, Denver's quiet summer and internal development strategy, and Golden State's crossroads as they navigate their aging core. The Rockets' eventful offseason, the Clippers' reshu...2025
See more articles Western Conference
• Hollinger & Duncan: Summer 2025 Mailbag

John and Nate discuss the Mikal Bridges extension and potential implications for the Knicks before answering listener mailbag questions covering NBA comparisons to tennis legends, potential first-time All-Stars, NBA expansion updates, Summer League standouts, and salary cap complexities. Timestamps: Intro and Mikal Bridges Extension Analysis: 00:00 Mailbag: NBA Comparisons to Federer, Nadal, Djoko...2025
Read about Hollinger Duncan