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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Feb 15, 2022 · 1 hr 44 min
Rank 'Em Live
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. answer questions from the mailbag. TIMESTAMPS 0:45 -- All-Star replacement discussion 4:20 -- Goran Dragic/buyout market discussion 11:20 -- New arrivals 18:55 -- Mailbag segment 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 n
Feb 11, 2022 · 1 hr 41 min
Trading Places
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down every trade from Deadline Week. TIMESTAMPS: 2:05 -- Domantas Sabonis' debut 7:45 -- Harden/Simmons trade 49:00 -- KZ Okpala/OKC trade 50:20 -- UTA/POR/SA trade 54:10 -- SAC/MIL/DET/LAC trade 1:07:50 -- TOR/SA trade 1:14:00 -- SA/BOS trade 1:19:15 -- PHX/IND + PHX/WAS trade 1:23:25 -- CHA/WAS trade 1:26:40 -- WAS/DAL trade 1:34:10 -- BOS/HOU trade This episode is brought to you by TicketSmarter. Looking to go to the hottest concerts, spor
Feb 8, 2022 · 1 hr 42 min
Tricks of the Trade
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the latest trades in the WNBA and NBA, then bounce around with general observations. TIMESTAMPS: 1:15 -- LA Sparks discussion 8:00 -- Clips/Blazers trade 15:05 -- Cavs/Pacers trade 25:45 -- All-Star replacements 29:00 -- Teams that impressed (BOS/NO/MIN) 56:10 -- Teams that make you go "hmmmm" (LAL/NYK/CHA) 1:12:20 -- Players that impressed 1:22:40 -- Free Throw segment This episode is brought to you by TicketSmarter. Looking to go to the hot
Feb 4, 2022 · 2 hr 20 min
Reserve Your Enthusiasm
In this mega-episode, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest WNBA news, react to the All-Star reserve picks, then bounce around the league with observations. TIMESTAMPS 1:00 -- WNBA conversation 15:10 -- All-Star reserve discussion 33:30 -- Philadelphia Sixers discussion 52:40 -- Denver Nuggets discussion 1:15:00 -- Brooklyn Nets discussion 1:42:20 -- Rookie talk, beginning with Jalen Suggs (ORL) 1:48:35 -- Ayo Dosunmu (CHI) 1:53:15 -- Warriors talk (Jonathan Kuminga,
Jan 28, 2022 · 1 hr 36 min
Hey Now, You're An All-Star
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the All-Star starters being announced, give their thoughts on the new Rising Stars Challenge, then answer questions from the mailbag. TIMESTAMPS: 2:15 -- All-Star game discussion 22:50 -- Rising Stars discussion 31:20 -- Mailbag 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 officia
Jan 25, 2022 · 1 hr 42 min
What's the Buzz?
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. tap into the latest WNBA free agency news, discuss Ayoka Lee's 61-point performance and then bounce around the NBA with general observations. TIMESTAMPS 2:15 - WNBA free agency discussion 5:50 -- Ayoka Lee discussion 9:00 -- Grayson Allen/Wes Matthews discussion 18:30 -- Anthony Davis discussion 25:25 -- Teams that impressed (PHX, CHA, ATL, MIN) 59:20 -- Teams that make you go "hmmmm" (GSW, WAS, TOR) 1:22:10 -- Players that impressed 1:30:10 -- Free Throw segm
Jan 21, 2022 · 1 hr 37 min
Mid-Season Award Check-In
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. go through their fictional award ballots through the midway point of the season. TIMESTAMPS 4:30 -- Injury discussion (Kevin Durant's MCL, Draymond Green's calf/back issue, Lonzo Ball's meniscus) 18:15 -- Lakers discussion 34:20 -- Awards discussion, starting with Coach of the Year 41:20 -- Most Improved Player + Rookie of the Year 49:40 -- DPOY + All-Defense update 53:00 -- All-Rookie Teams 59:50 -- All-NBA Teams 1:10:00 -- Sixth Man of the Year 1:15:00 -- MVP
Jan 18, 2022 · 1 hr 42 min
Blood in the Garden
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Chris Herring of Sports Illustrated to discuss the release of his new book, "Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the New York Knicks", as well as the contending status of the Chicago Bulls. TIMESTAMPS 7:30 -- Chris talks about the book -- how it came together, favorite anecdotes, and more. 57:30 -- Chicago Bulls discussion Sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and use the promo code “NEWS” will receive a 10
Jan 14, 2022 · 2 hr 5 min
First Team, All-Defense
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. dig into all things defense: schemes, pet peeves, standouts and more. TIMESTAMPS 2:15 -- Injury news (Paul George, Damian Lillard) 5:45 -- Trade talk (Bol Bol back to Denver; Cam Reddish to New York) 14:40 -- All-Star vote update 24:20 -- General defense thoughts/trends/pet peeves 38:30 -- Teams that have impressed (MIL, GSW, MIA and more) 1:12:30 -- Teams that have disappointed (LAL, NYK, SAC and more) 1:23:20 -- Awards talk (DPOY, All-Defensive teams) 1:36:40
Jan 11, 2022 · 1 hr 58 min
Happy Anniversary
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. celebrate the pod's one-year anniversary with a live episode + mailbag. TIMESTAMPS 5:40 -- Klay Thompson debut thoughts 12:30 -- Damian Lillard discussion 19:25 -- Bol Bol/Rodney McGruder trade thoughts 27:10 -- Teams that have impressed (MEM, MIA, DAL) 39:30 -- Utah Jazz discussion 45:00 -- Sixers shoutout 49:00 -- Boston Celtics discussion 1:11:30 -- Note on the Brooklyn Nets (+ playoff tier talk) 1:20:00 -- Mailbag + free throw segment Sign up for PrizePick
Jan 7, 2022 · 2 hr 5 min
Rookie Report, Vol.3
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their third round of takes on this year's rookie class. TIMESTAMPS 0:40 -- All-Star voting discussion 18:40 -- 10-day contract + Kawhi Leonard discussion 32:00 -- Kyrie Irving discussion 35:30 -- Cade Cunningham update 47:45 -- Jalen Green update 58:00 -- Evan Mobley update 1:03:55 -- Scottie Barnes update 1:11:00 -- Josh Giddey update 1:19:30 -- Franz Wagner update 1:26:20 -- Davion Mitchell update 1:31:30 -- Herb Jones update 1:37:15 -- Omer Yurtseven d
Jan 4, 2022 · 1 hr 38 min
New Year, Same Vibes
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the Becky Hammon/Aces partnership, then bounce around the NBA with observations. TIMESTAMPS 1:30 -- Becky Hammon discussion 7:40 -- Kevin Porter Jr./Christian Wood discussion 14:00 -- Jerami Grant discussion 21:05 -- Kyrie Irving/Klay Thompson discussion 24:40 -- Teams that impressed (MEM, CHI, GSW/PHX/UTA, MIA, OKC) 53:50 -- Teams that make us go "hmmmm" (DAL, POR, LAL) 1:07:35 -- Players that impressed 1:24:00 -- Free throw segment Sign up for PrizePi
Dec 31, 2021 · 1 hr 5 min
Live on Stage
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. closeout 2021 with a live mailbag episode. Sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and use the promo code “NEWS” will receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100. Free money. Sign up here: https://app.prizepicks.com/sign-up?invite_code=News
Dec 28, 2021 · 1 hr 47 min
All-Star Check-In
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the Christmas games, then give their early thoughts on this year's All-Star teams. TIMESTAMPS 0:55 -- Russell Westbrook discussion 10:10 -- Hawks-Knicks discussion 20:00 -- Celtics-Bucks discussion 36:55 -- Warriors-Suns discussion 54:10 -- Nets-Lakers discussion 1:06:30 -- Mavericks-Jazz discussion 1:17:30 -- All-Star discussion Sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and use the promo code “NEWS” will receive a 100% instant
Dec 24, 2021 · 1 hr 55 min
Holiday Hoops
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. preview the Christmas Day slate of games, then answer questions from the mailbag. TIMESTAMPS 7:00 -- Hawks-Knicks discussion 23:05 -- Celtics-Bucks discussion 40:40 -- Warriors-Suns discussion 48:45 -- Nets-Lakers discussion 58:30 -- Mavericks-Jazz discussion 1:05:20 -- Mailbag segment Sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and use the promo code “NEWS” will receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100. Free money. Sign up here
Dec 21, 2021 · 2 hr 8 min
Enter the Temple
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Jason Maples and Kings of the Temple of Hoop podcast to bounce around the NBA. TIMESTAMPS: 2:00 -- thoughts on NBA's roster changes due to COVID 12:20 -- Los Angeles Lakers deep dive 1:03:00 -- Minnesota Timberwolves conversation 1:21:35 -- New Orleans Pelicans discussion 1:39:05 -- MVP discussion 1:47:05 -- Favorites in each conference Sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and use the promo code “NEWS” will receive
Dec 17, 2021 · 1 hr 36 min
Bring I.T. On
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the latest Zion Williamson update, the Isaiah Thomas signing, then answer questions from the mailbag. TIME STAMPS 1:15 -- Zion Williamson discussion 4:00 -- Isaiah Thomas discussion 8:00 -- Mailbag questions Sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and use the promo code “NEWS” will receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100. Free money. Sign up here: https://app.prizepicks.com/sign-up?invite_code=News
Dec 14, 2021 · 1 hr 45 min
CLEVELAND! THIS IS FOR YOU!
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the current COVID outbreak around the league, then bounce around with weekly observations. TIMESTAMPS 1:30 -- Chicago Bulls/COVID discussion 10:20 -- Teams that impressed (CLE, MEM, HOU) 55:55 -- Teams that make us go "hmmmm" (SAC, PHI) 1:08:50 -- Players that have impressed 1:18:50 -- Players we'd like to see more from 1:24:30 -- Free Throw Segment (random questions) Sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and use the promo
Dec 10, 2021 · 1 hr 13 min
Keeping Pace with Caitlin Cooper
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Caitlin Cooper of Indy Cornrows (SB Nation) to talk all things Indiana Pacers. TIMESTAMPS 2:20 -- Rebuild/Trade rumor discussion (Domantas Sabonis, Myles Turner, Caris LeVert) 27:45 -- Malcolm Brogdon discussion 42:30 -- Chris Duarte discussion 48:00 -- Bench discussion 56:10 -- Mailbag Sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and use the promo code “NEWS” will receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100. Free money.
Dec 7, 2021 · 2 hr 2 min
Contender Check-In
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. take stock of the early season contenders in each conference. TIMESTAMPS 0:55 -- News around the NBA 17:20 -- Phoenix Suns discussion 27:40 -- Golden State Warriors discussion 42:05 -- Utah Jazz discussion 50:30 -- Teams to watch 56:00 -- Chicago Bulls discussion 1:07:40 -- Brooklyn Nets discussion 1:22:25 -- Milwaukee Bucks discussion 1:36:40 -- Teams to watch 1:45:25 -- Players that have impressed 1:51:40 -- Free Throw segment Sign up for PrizePicks to play