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 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).
Jul 15, 2022 · 2 hr 5 min
Takes & Trophies
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap WNBA All-Star Weekend (3:00), dig into the second-half storylines they'll be following (30:50), discuss the NBA's latest transaction news (42:10), and then give takeaways from the Las Vegas portion of Summer League (1:03:35).
Jul 8, 2022 · 1 hr 28 min
Summer, Summer, Summertime
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. check in on the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces (2:10), discuss the Skylar Diggins-Smith trade rumor (16:10), recap recent offseason movement in the NBA (26:25), then dish on Summer League play (47:10).
Jul 5, 2022 · 2 hr 4 min
Midseason Award Check-In
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the WNBA (2:15), go through their fictional award ballots through the midway point of the season (28:35), then break down the recent trades and signings in the NBA (1:05:20). TIMESTAMPS 2:15 -- Sparks-Mercury 11:45 -- Minnesota Lynx 20:30 -- Dallas Wings 28:35 -- Midseason awards 1:05:20 -- Rudy Gobert trade 1:31:25 -- Malcolm Brodgon trade 1:36:30 -- Kevin Huerter/Justin Holiday trade 1:43:55 -- Free Agency thoughts
Jul 1, 2022 · 1 hr 17 min
Respectfully Messy
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. dish on the WNBA All-Star reserves (2:20), recap Tina Charles' debut with the Seattle Storm (7:15), discuss Utah's hiring of Will Hardy (11:10), then dig into the craziness of NBA free agency (14:40).
Jun 28, 2022 · 1 hr 27 min
Al Jefferson was a PROBLEM
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the Tina Charles situation, check-in on WNBA contenders, recap the NBA Draft, and react to John Wall's buyout and signing plans. TIMESTAMPS 2:30 -- Tina Charles discussion 11:00 -- Contender check-in 30:10 -- Rookie of the Year discussion 38:00 -- Nets discussion 45:20 -- Hornets/Steve Clifford reunion 50:30 -- John Wall discussion 1:00:00 -- NBA Draft recap 1:18:10 -- Dejounte Murray discussion
Jun 21, 2022 · 2 hr 26 min
Tag The Roll
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Mark Schindler (WNBA.com, Tag The Roll) and Jake Rosen (Cerebro Sports, Tag The Roll) to dig into the 2022 NBA draft class. TIMESTAMPS 2:10 — WNBA discussion 25:20 — Scouting philosophy 52:15 — Guards 1:28:30 — Wings 1:52:00 — Frontcourt
Jun 17, 2022 · 1 hr 2 min
Y'all Gon' Get This Title
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their final thoughts of the 2021-22 season (0:30), examine the Christian Wood trade (45:00), then bounce around (52:40).
Jun 14, 2022 · 1 hr
#BigMaple
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. offer takeaways from the WNBA's weekend and early All-Star voting (2:05), then react to Golden State's 104-94 win over the Boston Celtics (26:00).
Jun 11, 2022 · 40 min
Steph Flurry
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr discuss the Golden State Warriors' series-tying 107-97 victory over the Boston Celtics (1:00), then react to the Charlotte Hornets hiring Kenny Atkinson (36:00). This episode is brought to you by TicketSmarter. Looking to go to the hottest concerts, sports, theater & family shows near you? Get 100% guaranteed tickets to more than 125,000 live events from TicketSmarter, the official ticket marketplace of BasketballNews.com. Order online now!
Jun 9, 2022 · 1 hr 5 min
Give Me Liberty + Game 3 Reaction
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the latest WNBA news (1:10), then dig into Game 3 of the NBA Finals (12:30). This episode is brought to you by TicketSmarter. Looking to go to the hottest concerts, sports, theater & family shows near you? Get 100% guaranteed tickets to more than 125,000 live events from TicketSmarter, the official ticket marketplace of BasketballNews.com. Order online now!
Jun 7, 2022 · 1 hr 40 min
Brittney Sykes + Game 2 Thoughts
Before breaking down Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Los Angeles Sparks guard Brittney Sykes to talk all things defense. TIMESTAMPS 0:50 -- Brittney Sykes conversation + WNBA check-in 43:20 -- Celtics-Warriors 1:29:20 -- NBA news (Jazz, Suns/Ayton) This episode is brought to you by TicketSmarter. Looking to go to the hottest concerts, sports, theater & family shows near you? Get 100% guaranteed tickets to more than 125,000 live events from TicketSm
Jun 3, 2022 · 45 min
Al Scoreford
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the Boston Celtics' Game 1 victory over the Golden State Warriors. This episode is brought to you by TicketSmarter. Looking to go to the hottest concerts, sports, theater & family shows near you? Get 100% guaranteed tickets to more than 125,000 live events from TicketSmarter, the official ticket marketplace of BasketballNews.com. Order online now!
May 31, 2022 · 1 hr 36 min
NBA Finals Preview
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give WNBA takeaways from the weekend (1:35), salute the Miami Heat for their run (29:20), then preview the NBA Finals (46:00). This episode is brought to you by TicketSmarter. Looking to go to the hottest concerts, sports, theater & family shows near you? Get 100% guaranteed tickets to more than 125,000 live events from TicketSmarter, the official ticket marketplace of BasketballNews.com. Order online now!
May 27, 2022 · 1 hr 33 min
Conference Finals Mailbag
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their thoughts, then answer mailbag questions about each Conference Finals series. TIMESTAMPS 2:00 -- Heat-Celtics 37:20 -- Warriors-Mavericks 1:07:30 -- General/WNBA mailbag
May 24, 2022 · 1 hr 1 min
Show Up & Blow Out
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the WNBA, then check in on the Conference Finals. TIMESTAMPS 1:40 -- WNBA Discussion (Aces, Mercury, Sky, Mystics, Wings) 13:45 -- Tim Connelly to the Wolves 17:25 -- Heat-Celtics 39:10 -- Warriors-Mavericks This episode is brought to you by TicketSmarter. Looking to go to the hottest concerts, sports, theater & family shows near you? Get 100% guaranteed tickets to more than 125,000 live events from TicketSmarter, the official ticket marketp
May 20, 2022 · 1 hr 21 min
Herb Your Enthusiasm
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Mark Schindler of WNBA.com to discuss the early portion of the WNBA season, then discuss the NBA's All-Rookie teams and conference finals matchups. TIMESTAMPS 1:05 -- WNBA discussion 26:30 -- All-Rookie discussion 38:20 -- Heat-Celtics 1:02:10 -- Warriors-Mavericks This episode is brought to you by TicketSmarter. Looking to go to the hottest concerts, sports, theater & family shows near you? Get 100% guaranteed tickets to more than 125,000
May 17, 2022 · 1 hr 34 min
Young Man & The Three
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by ESPN's JJ Redick to break down the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. TIMESTAMPS 4:30 -- Bucks send-off 18:20 -- Suns send-off 31:10 -- Heat-Celtics 51:35 -- Warriors-Mavericks This episode is brought to you by TicketSmarter. Looking to go to the hottest concerts, sports, theater & family shows near you? Get 100% guaranteed tickets to more than 125,000 live events from TicketSmarter, the official ticket marketplace of BasketballNews.com.
May 13, 2022 · 1 hr 34 min
Dream and Nightmares
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. salute the Atlanta Dream's hot start, say goodbye to the Philadelphia 76ers, and bounce around the other second-round series. TIMESTAMPS 1:35 -- Award Talk (Executive of the Year) 4:20 -- WNBA talk (COVID, Lynx, Dream, Mystics) 22:50 -- Heat-Sixers 48:40 -- Celtics-Bucks 1:13:20 -- Grizzlies-Warriors 1:21:30 -- Suns-Mavs This episode is brought to you by TicketSmarter. Looking to go to the hottest concerts, sports, theater & family shows near you? Get 1
May 10, 2022 · 1 hr 43 min
Second Round Check-In
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their WNBA opening weekend takes, then check in on the second round of the NBA playoffs. TIMESTAMPS 1:20 -- Awards talk (MVP, COY) 8:10 -- WNBA opening weekend thoughts 18:00 -- Bucks-Celtics 42:45 -- Heat-Sixers 1:11:10 -- Suns-Mavericks 1:30:25 -- Warriors-Grizzlies This episode is brought to you by TicketSmarter. Looking to go to the hottest concerts, sports, theater & family shows near you? Get 100% guaranteed tickets to more than 125,000 live