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. 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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Dec 7, 2023 · 1 hr 42 min
T'is the (In)Season
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap and preview the latest In-Season Tournament action, give some quick rookie shoutouts, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS: 1:30 -- (W)NBA News (Chet Holmgren, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Jaylen Nowel
Dec 5, 2023 · 1 hr 23 min
Rookie Report, Vol.1
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest news, then give their early thoughts on this year's rookie class in their first edition of the 2023-24 Rookie Report. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS: 2:30 -- (W)NBA News (Kristi Toliver, Injury updates) 5:00 -- Early t
Nov 30, 2023 · 1 hr 42 min
Strength In Blunders?
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Joe Viray of Golden State of Mind (SB Nation) to dissect the weird start to the season of the Golden State Warriors. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot
Nov 28, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min
Do You Believe In Magic?
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. take a deeper dive into the Orlando Magic, check back in on the Los Angeles Clippers since their lineup change, discuss how the Atlanta Hawks may adjust without Jalen Johnson, and much more. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS 1:00 -- Teams That I
Nov 23, 2023 · 1 hr 41 min
Can I Get To The Yams?
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. check in on the In-Season Tournament standings, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag for some holiday fun. 1:15 -- In-Season Tournament update 8:00 -- Mailbag (starting with how teams prioritize development) 18:00 -- Teams or players that could benefit from more DHO usage 32:15 -- Double-Drag evolution, and the benefits of empty corner actions 41:00 -- Rim-hanging techs and Celtics iso usage 51:15 -- How crowd volume can impact defensive comm
Nov 21, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min
The Bucks Start Here
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. examine potential landing spots for Bulls wing Zach LaVine, then bounce around the NBA for their weekly observations.
Nov 16, 2023 · 1 hr 23 min
It's All a Blur (Screen)
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Caitlin Cooper for a deep dive into the Indiana Pacers.
Nov 14, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min
Texas Hold'em
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest news, salute a pair of Texas teams, dig into the early returns of the James Harden Era in Los Angeles and more.
Nov 9, 2023 · 1 hr 12 min
I'm A Hooper's Hooper
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest news, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.
Nov 7, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min
Feeling Good, Philly Great
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest news, give their early In-Season Tournament thoughts, then bounce around the league with their weekly observations.
Nov 2, 2023 · 1 hr 29 min
James Harden Reaction + Mailbag
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the James Harden trade from both sides, then answers questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.
Oct 31, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min
2023-24 Opening Week Takeaways
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league to give their opening week takeaways.
Oct 26, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min
Opening Week Questions
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest news around the league, circle back to a round of player extensions, then answer opening week questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.
Oct 24, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min
2023-24 Prediction Time
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest (W)NBA news, give some preseason takeaways, then share their award and standings predictions heading into the 2023-24 NBA season.
Oct 20, 2023 · 1 hr 44 min
Back22Back + Atlantic Division Preview
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. celebrate the Las Vegas Aces -- and give a quick salute to the New York Liberty -- to put a bow on the 2023 WNBA season, then preview the Atlantic Division (BOS, BKN, NYK, PHI, TOR) ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAM
Oct 17, 2023 · 1 hr 49 min
Pacific Division Preview + Game 3 Reaction
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the All-WNBA teams, dig into the New York Liberty's 87-73 victory over the Las Vegas Aces, then preview the Pacific division (GSW, LAC, LAL, PHX, SAC) ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS 2:00 -- All-WNBA te
Oct 12, 2023 · 1 hr 38 min
Southeast Division Preview + Game 2 Reaction
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the Aces' dominant 104-76 victory over the New York Liberty, bringing the Aces one game away from back-to-back titles. From there, Nekias and Steve preview the Southeast Division (ATL, CHA, MIA, ORL, WAS) ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playbac
Oct 10, 2023 · 1 hr 37 min
Northwest Division Preview + Game 1 Reaction
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the Aces' 99-82 victory over the New York Liberty, then preview the Northwest Division. TIME STAMPS 1:00 -- NBA News (Joel Embiid, Payton Pritchard) 5:30 -- Aces-Liberty 38:30 -- Denver Nuggets 47:30 -- Minnesota Timberwolves 1:01:30 -- Oklahoma City 1:12:30 -- Portland Trail Blazers 1:24:30 -- Utah Jazz 1:34:00 -- Northwest Division predictions + top-10
Oct 6, 2023 · 2 hr
2023 WNBA Finals + Central Division Preview
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest news, preview the WNBA Finals between the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces, wrap up their thoughts on the Southwest Division (Pelicans, Spurs), then preview the Central Division. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS 0:30 -- (
Oct 2, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min
My Date With Jrue (2023)
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the latest transaction news -- headlined by the Jrue Holiday trade -- say farewell to the Connecticut Sun and Dallas Wings, then begin their NBA season preview with (most of) the Southwest Division. **Programming note: Due to time, the Pelicans and Spurs will be discussed on the next episode** If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy