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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Jul 14, 2023 · 1 hr 15 min
Summer Shoutouts
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the latest news, go through a second round of Summer League shoutouts, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag. 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 1:00 -- (W)NBA News (Rhyne Howard, All-Star Competition news, Isaiah Stewart) 19:
Jul 11, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min
Slots & Slot Cuts
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest (W)NBA news, then give their weekend takeaways from Las Vegas Summer League. 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 -- WNBA All-Star Draft results 8:00 -- NBA In-Season Tournament 22:15 -- Transaction updates (Bol Bol, Dami
Jul 6, 2023 · 1 hr 20 min
Where's Patty Mills?
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest NBA news, give early Summer League takeaways, react to the latest WNBA news, then draft their own WNBA All-Star rosters. TIME STAMPS 0:45 -- Bol Bol 2:30 -- Damian Lillard 12:30 -- NBA Free Agency (Malik Beasley, Mo Bamba, Grant Williams, Matisse Thybulle) 32:00 -- Early Summer League thoughts 53:00 -- WNBA news ("Unrivaled" league) 58:00 -- Fever/Mystics trade 1:04:00 -- Shoutouts (Aces, Lynx) 1:08:30 -- WNBA All-Star mock draft
Jul 3, 2023 · 1 hr 19 min
Have You Ever Made Meatloaf?
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the latest WNBA news, then give their early thoughts on a jam-packed opening weekend of NBA free agency. 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 0:50 -- WNBA All-Star reserves 3:15 -- James Wade joining the Toronto Raptors 11:00 -- Damian Li
Jun 30, 2023 · 1 hr 12 min
Aces Up
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest off-season news and rumors, break down the Las Vegas Aces' big win over the New York Liberty, and give their All-Star reserve thoughts. 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 -- Nikola Vucevic 10:00 -- The Kings (Harrison B
Jun 27, 2023 · 1 hr 12 min
Does Clyde Have A Left?
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the John Collins trade (finally), react to the Naz Reid extension, bounce around the latest WNBA news, answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag, and close things out with Free Throws. 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 1:15 -- John C
Jun 23, 2023 · 1 hr 19 min
Better Call Paul
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the latest big trades in the NBA, give their early NBA Draft thoughts, then close things out with Free Throws. 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 1:30 -- Celtics/Wizards/Grizzlies trade (Kristaps Porzingis/Marcus Smart/Tyus Jones) 33:30 -- Warriors/Wizards trade (Chris Paul/Jordan Poole) 53:30 -- Early draf
Jun 19, 2023 · 1 hr 22 min
Beal Of Fortune
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the latest (W)NBA news -- highlighted by the Bradley Beal trade -- then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag. 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 3:00 -- Destanni Henderson/Sparks 4:00 -- Draymond Green 12:45 -- Bradley Beal di
Jun 16, 2023 · 1 hr 20 min
Changing of the Guard(s)
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the latest NBA news, react to the first returns for WNBA All-Star voting, then bounce around the W with observations. 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 2:30 -- Ja Morant 9:30 -- Front office news (Hornets, Warriors) 12:30 -- Team USA (FIBA World Cup) roster thoughts 16:00 -- Bradley Beal 32:30 -- WNBA News
Jun 13, 2023 · 1 hr 19 min
We Can Go Home
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. celebrate the Denver Nuggets' first NBA title, salute the Miami Heat for their unique path, then bounce around both leagues for the latest news. 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 1:00 -- Lasting Finals/Nuggets thoughts 38:20 -- Lasting Heat thoughts 55:00 -- The NBA is fun! 1:00:30 -- (W)NBA news (Raptors, Bucks, WN
Jun 8, 2023 · 1 hr 22 min
2023 NBA Finals Game 3 Reaction + More
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the Denver Nuggets' 109-94 win over the Miami Heat, react to the latest news across the NBA & WNBA, list their way-too-early WNBA All-Star starters, then cap things off with Free Throws. 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 0:45 -- Heat-Nuggets discussion 53:45 -- Chris Paul 59:30 -- WNBA news 1:03:20 -- All-Sta
Jun 5, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min
2023 NBA Finals Game 2 Reaction
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their takes on the Miami Heat's 111-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets, talk through some of the latest coaching hires in the NBA, recap the weekend from the WNBA, then end with Free Throws. 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 1:30 -- Heat-Nuggets discussion 53:00 -- NBA (coaching) news 57:00 -- WNBA weekend take
Jun 2, 2023 · 1 hr 10 min
2023 NBA Finals Game 1 Reactions
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down what happened in Denver's 104-93 win over the Miami Heat, plus potential adjustments we may see in Game 2. From there, they react to the WNBA and NBA news cycle from the past few days, then end with Free Throws. 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 0:45 -- NBA Finals Game 1 thoughts 49:00 -- WNBA news -- Injur
May 30, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min
This Is A Wendy's
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest coaching news, talk through their latest WNBA observations, then preview the 2023 NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat. 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 1:30 -- NBA coaching news (Bucks, Sixers) 11:30 -- WNBA thoughts (Aces, Fever, Liberty, Sky, Wings) 30:15 -- NBA Finals preview
May 26, 2023 · 1 hr 5 min
Know Your Role (Players)
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down a pair of wins from the Boston Celtics (1:00), give quick WNBA thoughts from the week (23:00), then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag (28:00). 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
May 23, 2023 · 1 hr 13 min
Conference Finals Check-In + Opening (W)eekend Takeaways
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the Heat's commanding lead in the Eastern Conference Finals, give their lasting thoughts on the Western Conference Finals, then give their opening weekend takeaways for the 2023 WNBA season before closing with Free Throws. 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 If you have NBA or WNBA questions you'd like answered on the next ep
May 18, 2023 · 1 hr 23 min
Game 1 Takeaways + 2023 WNBA Season Preview
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down each Game 1 of the Conference Finals, then preview the upcoming WNBA season. 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 1:15 -- Lakers/Nuggets 25:30 -- Heat/Cetlcis 45:00 -- WNBA preview
May 15, 2023 · 1 hr 18 min
O Canada + Conference Finals Preview
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the WNBA's preseason game in Canada, talk through the Monty Williams firing, then break down this year's Conference Finals. 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 1:00 -- WNBA Canada game 7:30 -- Suns fire Monty Williams (and thoughts on coaching discourse) 20:30 -- Heat/Celtics preview 48:20 -- Lakers/Nuggets preview 1:11:3
May 12, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min
Riding (Mile) High
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest award announcements, check back in on each second-round series, then close the pod with Free Throws. 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 1:00 -- All-Defensive teams 3:00 -- All-NBA teams 5:00 -- Knicks/Heat 17:30 -- Lakers/Warriors 28:30 -- Celtics/76ers 41:45 -- Nuggets/Suns 58:30 -- Free Throws
May 9, 2023 · 1 hr 18 min
Stomp The Yard (2023)
With four games in the books, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. take stock of each second-round series. 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 1:00 -- Bucks/Mike Budenholzer 4:00 -- All-Rookie Teams 7:30 -- Celtics/Sixers 27:50 -- Nuggets/Suns 47:30 -- Warriors/Lakers 1:01:00 -- Knicks/Heat 1:14:00 -- Free Throws