POR/SAC Trade; O’Neale Extended; Ja Morant Is the Most Exciting Rookie Since?

A look at the Ariza/Bazemore trade from all angles, including the savings for Portland and what it might portend going forward, and Sacramento’s asset play. Royce O’Neale extends for 4/$36, what market factors caused the parties to agree on that number? We catch up on the rest of the news, including Steph Curry’s return and the NBA’s difficulties implementing the schedule change. Finally, we ask how the excitement factor of Ja Morant compares to other outstanding rookies. Please subscribe by searching “Dunc’d On” on your favorite podcast player. And if you like this pod and want additional bonus content, please subscribe to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com, sponsors list also available at NateDuncanNBA.com. With Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA and Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux). Join Dunc’d On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.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.