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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Sep 27, 2022 · 2 hr 52 min
Atlantic Division Preview
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their Media Day takeaways, then preview the Atlantic Division. 2:10 -- Media Day thoughts 14:40 -- Boston Celtics 46:20 -- Brooklyn Nets 1:15:00 -- New York Knicks 1:39:10 -- Philadelphia 76ers 2:06:45 -- Toronto Raptors 2:33:20 -- Top 10 players + prediction 2:37:40 -- Free Throws
Sep 23, 2022 · 1 hr 21 min
#YouCantDoThat
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap Team USA's win over Belgium, discuss the latest NBA news, then close things out with a mailbag. TIMESTAMPS 1:00 -- Aces parade 5:00 -- USA-Belgium 12:00 -- Robert Sarver 14:30 -- Pistons-Jazz trade 25:00 -- Injury news (Lonzo Ball, Robert Williams III, Kawhi Leonard) 31:30 -- Ime Udoka 41:30 -- Mailbag/Free Throws
Sep 20, 2022 · 1 hr 38 min
#BWTGH
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones put a bow on the WNBA Finals (2:30), catch up on the latest news (34:30), then close things out with mailbag questions (1:00:00) and Free Throws (1:32:00).
Sep 13, 2022 · 1 hr 11 min
Connecticut sent you?
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap Game 1 of the WNBA Finals (2:00) before closing things out with questions and free throws (49:00).
Sep 9, 2022 · 1 hr 13 min
The Foul Trouble Episode
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the Connecticut Sun's Game 5 victory over the Chicago Sky, then preview the WNBA Finals between the Sun and the Las Vegas Aces. TIMESTAMPS 0:25 -- Sun-Sky wrap-up 21:00 -- Aces-Storm wrap-up 32:00 -- Aces-Sun preview 50:20 -- Mailbag
Sep 6, 2022 · 1 hr 10 min
Storm of the Century
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss a gritty Game 3 between the Chicago Sky and Connecticut Sun (1:10), recap an instant classic between the Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm (19:45), then close things out with Free Throws (57:30).
Sep 2, 2022 · 1 hr 37 min
"They'll Always Find Better Than You"
In a jam-packed episode, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. analyze the Donovan Mitchell trade (1:10), react to the latest WNBA award announcements (29:00), and give their Game 2 reactions to Sun-Sky (46:35) and Storm-Aces (1:03:00) before closing things out with Free Throws (1:26:40).
Aug 30, 2022 · 1 hr 15 min
Just Wanted It More
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the Most Improved Player results (1:30), give their Game 1 reactions for Aces-Storm (7:20) and Sky-Sun (38:00), then end things with Free Throws (1:02:10).
Aug 26, 2022 · 1 hr 9 min
Second Round Star Battles
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by ESPN's Monica McNutt to break down the second round of the WNBA Playoffs. TIMESTAMPS 1:00 -- Lakers-Jazz trade 10:40 -- Chet Holmgren injury 14:40 -- WNBA awards 16:30 -- New York Liberty wrap-up 26:40 -- Dallas Wings wrap-up 34:30 -- Sky-Sun preview 48:00 -- Aces-Storm preview
Aug 23, 2022 · 1 hr 9 min
The Apology Pod
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the NBA (2:20) before continuing their first-round coverage of the WNBA playoffs (12:30). TIME STAMPS 2:20 -- Udonis Haslem's return 5:20 -- Donovan Mitchell update 7:40 -- CrawsOver mishaps 12:30 -- Sky-Liberty series 28:10 -- Sun-Wings series 44:00 -- Aces-Mercury wrap-up 51:30 -- Storm-Mystics wrap-up
Aug 19, 2022 · 1 hr 16 min
Game 1 Takeaways
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their Game 1 takeaways from the first round of the WNBA playoffs.
Aug 16, 2022 · 2 hr 22 min
Christmas In August
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Mark Schindler of WNBA.com to discuss his award selections (16:20), as well as preview the first round of the WNBA playoffs (1:26:20).
Aug 12, 2022 · 1 hr 15 min
Hold On A Minute, Playa
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr discuss Bill Russell's jersey being retired league-wide (2:30), what's coming in Laker Land (6:00), and the latest WNBA injury news (12:50). They close things out with questions from the mailbag (29:20) and Free Throws (1:07:40).
Aug 9, 2022 · 1 hr 20 min
The Ultimatum
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones, Jr. discuss Kevin Durant's ultimatum (2:10), recap the latest in the W (22:05), then cap things off with Free Throws (1:05:00).
Aug 5, 2022 · 1 hr 37 min
Cloud 9 with Meghan McPeak
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Washington Mystics play-by-play broadcaster Meghan McPeak for a Mystics deep dive (1:15) and mailbag (1:09:25).
Aug 2, 2022 · 1 hr 4 min
A Whole Tractor, Though?!
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. pay homage to the late Bill Russell (3:10), dish on tampering (6:50), recap the weekend in the WNBA (13:10), then wrap things up with Free Throws (42:35).
Jul 29, 2022 · 1 hr 23 min
Contract Divorce Court
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest NBA news (1:50), discuss Liz Cambage's departure from the Los Angeles Sparks (10:15), recap the Commissioner's Cup championship (27:40), then answer questions from the mailbag (49:30).
Jul 26, 2022 · 1 hr 15 min
The Shameless Episode
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the latest Kevin Durant rumor (1:45), recap the latest in the WNBA (15:20), then close things out with the Free Throw segment (54:40).
Jul 22, 2022 · 1 hr 13 min
A Storm Is Brewing
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by ESPN's Kevin Pelton to talk all things Seattle Storm (1:00) before opening the Dunker Spot mailbag (35:00).
Jul 19, 2022 · 1 hr 14 min
The (Ken)Rich Get Richer
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. salute the Summer League champs (5:10), recap the latest transaction news (13:10), bounce around the W (28:20), then close things out with the return of the Free Throw segment (59:25).