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 13, 2022 · 2 hr
Contender Check-In
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. take stock of the top seeds in each conference and discuss their (early) title hopes. TIMESTAMPS 1:10 -- Boston Celtics 15:00 -- Milwaukee Bucks 41:00 -- Cleveland Cavaliers 1:04:20 -- Teams to watch 1:18:00 -- New Orleans Pelicans 1:26:30 -- Memphis Grizzlies 1:36:45 -- Denver Nuggets 1:47:30 -- Teams To Watch
Dec 9, 2022 · 2 hr 51 min
Rookie Report, Vol.2
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Mark Schindler (WNBA.com, The Athletic, Dime, Tag The Roll, Indy Cornrows) with updates and new takes on this year's NBA rookie class. 1:30 -- Brittney Griner 4:30 -- Paolo Banchero 21:30 -- Jabari Smith 38:00 -- Keegan Murray 56:15 -- Jaden Ivey 1:11:30 -- The Pacers (Bennedict Mathurin, Andrew Nembhard) 1:41:10 -- Shaedon Sharpe 1:52:00 -- Dyson Daniels 2:02:30 -- Jalen Williams 2:12:10 -- AJ Griffin 2:24:20 -- Mailbag
Dec 6, 2022 · 1 hr 28 min
L'eggo My Ego!
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the Trae Young/Nate McMillan situation, then bounce around the league for their weekly observations. 1:30 -- Trae Young/Nate McMillan 12:10 -- Dean Wade/Cavs 14:00 -- Teams That Impressed (NO, MEM, PHX, LAL, BKN) 40:30 -- Teams That Make Us Think (DEN, NYK, WAS, PHI) 1:15:30 -- Players That Impressed 1:21:00 -- Free Throws
Dec 1, 2022 · 1 hr 31 min
Going Down The Rabbit Hole
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the Al Horford extension (0:40), take a way-too-early look at the All-Star teams (3:00), then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag (23:30).
Nov 29, 2022 · 1 hr 27 min
Southwest Stress
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with their observations from the week. 2:30 -- Kemba Walker signing 5:00 -- Teams that impressed (GSW, DET, PHI, MIA, BOS) 37:30 -- Teams that make us think (NO, DAL) 1:10:20 -- Players that impressed 1:17:49 -- Free Throws
Nov 23, 2022 · 1 hr 51 min
Ten* Things With Zach Lowe
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by ESPN's Zach Lowe to discuss his process (1:00) and bounce around the league (7:00) before capping things off with a Dunker Spot mailbag (1:11:50).
Nov 22, 2022 · 1 hr 34 min
Go Eat Something!
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. touch on the latest injury news, then bounce around the NBA with their weekly observations. 1:45 -- Injury news 8:45 -- Teams that impressed (SAC, LAL) 35:00 -- Teams that make us think (CHI, MIN, CLE, LAC) 1:11:40 -- Players that impressed 1:20:00 -- Players that make us think 1:25:40 -- Free Throws
Nov 18, 2022 · 1 hr 48 min
A Wacky Switch (2022)
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the Washington Mystics' head coaching change (0:55) and the latest injury news (5:15), then answer a wide range of questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag (13:00). We had fun with this one.
Nov 15, 2022 · 1 hr 44 min
808s & Pump Fakes
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with observations from the week. 1:20 -- Jacque Vaughn thoughts 3:10 -- Teams that impressed (BKN, BOS, WAS, IND) 45:00 -- Teams that make us think (DAL, NO, MIA) 1:24:10 -- Players that impressed 1:31:10 -- Players that make us think 1:34:15 -- Free Throws
Nov 11, 2022 · 1 hr 57 min
Hooters With The Fellas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by David (formerly) of The IV Point Play to dig into the Phoenix Suns' hot start. 2:00 -- Scheme changes 16:30 -- Devin Booker 32:00 -- Chris Paul 49:20 -- Wing Talk (Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson) 1:17:00 -- Deandre Ayton 1:38:00 -- Bench discussion
Nov 8, 2022 · 1 hr 37 min
Respect The Game
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest (W)NBA news, then bounce around with weekly observations. 1:30 -- News items (Latricia Trammell/Wings, Kyrie Irving, Injuries) 21:10 -- Teams that impressed (ATL, TOR) 48:20 -- Teams that make us think (GSW, SAC, CHI) 1:11:40 -- Players that impressed 1:19:05 -- Players that make us think 1:24:30 -- Free Throws
Nov 4, 2022 · 1 hr 55 min
Rookie Report, Vol. 1
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest (W)NBA news, then give their first impressions of this year's rookie class. TIMESTAMPS 0:40 -- Latest news (Christie Sides/James Harden/The Nets) 29:00 -- Paolo Banchero 38:45 -- Jabari Smith 52:45 -- Keegan Murray 1:04:20 -- Jaden Ivey 1:15:30 -- Bennedict Mathurin 1:21:30 -- Shaedon Sharpe 1:26:30 -- Jeremy Sochan 1:31:00 -- Jalen Duren 1:33:30 -- Tari Eason 1:35:40 -- Christian Braun 1:38:45 -- Rookie Mailbag (featuring Koloko/Hardy/Davi
Nov 1, 2022 · 1 hr 6 min
Buck The Trend
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the news from the weekend, then bounce around the league with observations. TIMESTAMPS 1:40 -- NBA news (Josh Primo, Bojan Bogdanovic, Sixers) 13:30 -- Teams That Impressed (MIL, MEM, CLE, OKC) 39:20 -- Teams that make us think (LAC, HOU) 51:40 -- Players that impressed 58:00 -- Free Throws
Oct 28, 2022 · 1 hr 41 min
Opening Week Mailbag
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest injury news (0:45), then turn to the mailbag to answer questions about the first week-plus of games (10:45).
Oct 25, 2022 · 1 hr 39 min
Opening Week Takeaways
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the Los Angeles Sparks hiring Curt Miller away from the Connecticut Sun, then give their opening week takeaways for the 2022-23 NBA season. TIMESTAMPS 1:00 -- Curt Miller/Sparks 6:45 -- Teams that impressed (BOS, POR, PHX, MIL, SA, UTA) 43:45 -- Teams that made us think (MIA, PHI, MIN) 1:15:00 -- Players that impressed 1:20:50 -- Players that made us think 1:27:00 -- Free Throws
Oct 18, 2022 · 1 hr 45 min
Prediction Time With Doris Burke
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by ESPN's Doris Burke to break down the latest news (2:30), discuss her process (36:45), and make way-too-early season predictions (1:09:20) before ending with a mailbag (1:34:00).
Oct 14, 2022 · 2 hr 22 min
Southwest Division Preview
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. wrap up their division preview series with the Southwest Division (DAL/HOU/MEM/NO/SA). TIMESTAMPS 1:40 -- Dallas Mavericks 35:10 -- Houston Rockets 1:06:30 -- Memphis Grizzlies 1:29:40 -- New Orleans Pelicans 1:53:00 -- San Antonio Spurs 2:15:45 -- Division and Player ranking (10)
Oct 11, 2022 · 2 hr 46 min
Southeast Division Preview
TIMESTAMPS 0:30 -- Atlanta Hawks 38:30 -- Charlotte Hornets 1:07:20 -- Miami Heat 1:55:10 -- Orlando Magic 2:15:10 -- Washington Wizards 2:42:40 -- Division & player ranking (10)
Oct 7, 2022 · 3 hr 13 min
Pacific Division Preview
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr discuss the play of Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson, then preview the Pacific Division. TIMESTAMPS: 1:00 -- Scoot Henderson and Victor Wembanyama thoughts 24:20 -- Golden State Warriors 49:40 -- LA Clippers 1:26:30 -- LA Lakers 1:57:45 -- Phoenix Suns 2:37:10 -- Sacramento Kings 3:03:45 -- Division + Player ranking (10)
Oct 4, 2022 · 2 hr 24 min
Central Division Preview
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give early preseason takeaways, discuss the latest NBA news, then preview the Central Division. TIMESTAMPS 1:40 -- Preseason thoughts 9:30 -- Northwest Division rankings (we forgot last episode) 12:40 -- Contract news 19:20 -- Chicago Bulls 47:00 -- Cleveland Cavaliers 1:13:40 -- Detroit Pistons 1:39:30 -- Indiana Pacers 2:01:00 -- Milwaukee Bucks