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The Dunker Spot

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Nekias Duncan and former NBA video coordinator and assistant coach Steve Jones provide an in-depth, analytical look at the teams, players and stories shaping the NBA & WNBA. With a rare X’s and O’s analysis that goes deeper than other surface-level hoops discussions. The Dunker Spot is your hardcourt home for smart, nuanced basketball conversation.

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#516
Friday · 1 hr 45 min
Jason Timpf joins for a Lakers conversation! Natasha Howard interview + biggest questions entering the postseason
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Jason Timpf for a wide-ranging conversation about the Los Angeles Lakers, discuss the biggest WNBA storylines heading in to the playoffs and Natasha Howard joins the show!
#515
Tuesday · 1 hr 31 min
Samson Folk joins for a Raptors conversation! Team USA wins gold + All-Rookie team candidates
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Samson Folk for a wide-ranging conversation about the Toronto Raptors, recap the Team USA FIBA World Cup victory and discuss their candidates for this year's All-Rookie team.
#514
September 11 · 1 hr 32 min
Noa Dalzell joins for a Celtics conversation! Team USA recap and preview + Coach of the Year frontrunners
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Noa Dalzell to break down the Celtics' upcoming season, Team USA's victory over Hungary and preview the FIBA World Cup semifinals
#513
September 8 · 1 hr 24 min
Couper Moorhead returns for a Heat conversation! Team USA takeaways + Watch out for France
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Couper Moorhead to check-in on the Miami Heat, discuss how Giannis will impact Miami and recap Team USA's two-game FIBA World Cup stretch.
#512
September 4 · 1 hr 46 min
Ben Simmons is back, Clippers punished + Dane Moore joins for a Wolves conversation! Cathy Engelbert retires + Team USA takeaways
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the latest news in the NBA, preview the upcoming Wolves' season with Dane Moore, discuss Cathy Engelbert's retirement plans and break down Team USA vs. China.
#511
September 1 · 1 hr 39 min
Most interesting NBA players of 2026-27 + WNBA playoff check-in
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their top picks for the most interesting NBA players of 2026-27 and check in on the WNBA playoff race.
#510
August 28 · 1 hr 27 min
Jonathan Kuminga to the Wolves, Bennedict Mathurin to the Pelicans! Valkyries/Liberty takeaways + DeWanna Bonner's Dream fit
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the impact of Jonathan Kuminga heading to the Wolves, Bennedict Mathurin signing with the Pelicans and break down the latest news in the WNBA.
#509
August 25 · 1 hr 33 min
Klay to Miami, DeMar to Denver! Atlanta Dream are ROLLING, Valkyries-Lynx takeaways + DeWanna Bonner landing spots
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss Klay Thompson heading to Miami, DeMar DeRozan’s fit in Denver and Angel Reese’s record-breaking performance.
#508
August 21 · 1 hr 35 min
Breaking down the Peyton Watson trade, Fever-Wings takeaways + bouncing around with Sarah Kustok
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the Peyton Watson trade to the Cavaliers, James Harden returning to Cleveland and break down the latest WNBA news with Sarah Kustok.
#507
August 18 · 1 hr 26 min
Cavaliers & Hornets check-in, Fever looking dangerous + contender check-in
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones analyze the Dennis Schröder-Tre Mann trade between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets, deep dive on the Indiana Fever and check in with the top WNBA title contenders.
#506
August 14 · 1 hr 33 min
Salute to Russell Westbrook, games we're excited about + WNBA Most Improved deep dive
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones salute Russell Westbrook's career, share the most exciting NBA games this upcoming season and discuss their top candidates for WNBA Most Improved Player.
#505
August 11 · 1 hr 29 min
Breaking down opening week + Christmas slate, Lynx & Mystics continue to roll
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to the NBA opening week and Christmas slate of games, salute the top-seeded Lynx and check on the 4-8 seeds in the WNBA.
#504
August 7 · 1 hr 43 min
Rookie intrigue draft with Sam Vecenie, lessons from Aces-Fever + Team USA roster breakdown
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Sam Vecenie for an NBA rookie intrigue draft, recap the electric Aces- Fever matchup and break down the Women's Team USA roster.
#503
August 4 · 1 hr 17 min
West non-playoff power rankings, Kelsey Plum's debut + Fever-Lynx takeaways
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the Dallas Mavericks after agreeing to an extension with Naji Marshall, power rank the non-playoff teams in the Western Conference and break down Kelsey Plum’s Mercury debut.
#502
August 3 · 1 hr 14 min
BONUS: 500th episode spectacular
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones share the origin story of The Dunker Spot, reflect on their favorite memories of doing the show together and hear from friends of the podcast in this special episode.
#501
July 31 · 1 hr 33 min
Warriors & Nuggets check-in, celebrating greatness + Kelsey Plum trade talk
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check-in on the Western Conference, answer mailbag questions and give the latest on Kelsey Plum's future.
#500
July 28 · 1 hr 31 min
Breaking down LeBron's fit with 76ers, WNBA All-Star recap + most interesting second half storylines
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to and break down the Sixers signing LeBron James, recap the WNBA All-Star weekend and dive into key WNBA storylines to watch for the remainder of the season.
#499
July 24 · 1 hr 24 min
Dunker Spot Mailbag! + Alex Sarama on his coaching philosophy & Gabriela Jaquez joins
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones take mailbag questions from viewers, Portland Fire head coach Alex Sarama joins the program to share his coaching philosophy and Gabriela Jaquez joins the show to discuss her adjustment to the WNBA.
#498
July 21 · 1 hr 37 min
Hawks trade Zaccharie Risacher, best free agents available + New York Liberty check-in
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones catch up on the latest transaction news in the NBA, discuss the most interesting free agents available and discuss the historic Fever offense.
#497
July 17 · 1 hr 26 min
Salute to Caleb Wilson, Summer League standouts & how will Giannis fit in Miami? + keys to Valkyries’ hot streak
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones salute Caleb Wilson, discuss how Giannis will fit in Miami and deep dive on the Golden State Valkyries' success.

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