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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500 episodes
Updated Friday

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March 31 · 1 hr 44 min
The Clippers look dangerous + WNBA expansion draft preview
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the epic turnaround of the Los Angeles Clippers, react to the latest foundational news in the NBA and talk about the upcoming WNBA expansion draft.
March 27 · 1 hr 15 min
All-Defense check-in, Jalen Duren's rise + Breanna Stewart joins the show
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss their top candidates for Defensive Player of the Year and the All-Defense awards.
March 24 · 1 hr 11 min
Evaluating the defense awards, Jayson Tatum check-in + Derik Queen joins the show
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones have a broader discussion about the Defensive Player of the Year and All-Defensive team races.
March 20 · 1 hr 20 min
Is Luka Doncic coming for MVP? A role player draft + WNBA CBA thoughts
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the absurd run Luka Doncic has been on over the past 24 hours, do an NBA role player draft, and go over the new WNBA CBA.
March 17 · 1 hr 4 min
The Lakers & Hawks Can't Stop Winning, Luka & Wemby Pushing for MVP + Team USA Takeaways
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks, boasting six and ten-game winning streaks respectively.
March 13 · 1 hr 13 min
SGA & Bam make history, early Team USA takeaways + Gordon Hayward joins the show
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones celebrate a week of incredible performances around the league.
March 10 · 1 hr 21 min
Early Jayson Tatum returns, Shai's statement win & rookie award check-in
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down Jayson Tatum's first two games back from injury, the race for the Eastern Conference top spot and the latest rookie rankings updates.
March 6 · 1 hr 34 min
Examining the New-Look Miami Heat with Couper Moorhead, Jayson Tatum Returns + Unrivaled Recap
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Couper Moorhead (HEAT.com, After The Buzzer podcast) to talk all things Miami Heat.
March 4 · 44 min
Unrivaled players & awards talk with Myles Ehrlich
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Myles Ehrlich to recap the electric Unrivaled semifinals, preview the championship matchup and discuss the Unrivaled awards.
March 3 · 47 min
Here come the Hornets + Giannis returns
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones take a look at a tightly contested East play-in picture.
February 27 · 1 hr 32 min
Detroit Pistons deep dive, polarizing Paolo Banchero + Unrivaled awards
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are Joined by Ku Khahil to take a deep dive into the Detroit Pistons, as well as give out their Unrivaled rewards and more!
February 24 · 1 hr 29 min
Western Conference check-in + who's the Unrivaled MVP?
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check-in with the Western Conference contenders, as well as an Unrivaled MVP breakdown!
February 20 · 1 hr 9 min
Cade Cunningham for MVP? Dunker mailbag + Unrivaled preview
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss Cade Cunningham's awesome performance against the Knicks (42 points, 8 rebounds, 13 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks), as well as his status in the league.
February 17 · 1 hr 28 min
Recapping All-Star Weekend, second half storylines + Unrivaled 1-on-1 recap
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their broad thoughts on this year's All-Star Weekend, break down the key stories to pay attention to for the second half of the season and recap the Unrivaled 1-v-1 tournament.
February 13 · 1 hr 5 min
NBA All-Star Weekend preview + Jazz & Pacers fined
Steve Jones and Nekias Duncan give you the latest news and updates surrounding the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend. They dive into their predictions for Team USA vs. World, who will come out victorious in the skills competitions and what to expect with the new format.
February 10 · 1 hr 17 min
New Faces in New Places + Unrivaled 1-on-1 preview
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones take a look at how the big movers from the trade deadline have already affected their new squads. James Harden making his impact on Cleveland, Jaren Jackson Jr. doing what he can on a tanking Utah and more!
February 6 · 1 hr 37 min
Trade Deadline Reaction + Winners and Losers
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break debate winners and losers from the trade deadline.
February 3 · 1 hr 21 min
James Harden on the Move? Defensive Trends + Unrivaled Makes History in Philadelphia
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss James Harden on the move, the most interesting defensive trends and preview this week’s upcoming Unrivaled slate.
January 30 · 1 hr 11 min
How Soon Should the Bucks Trade Giannis? Houston Rockets Check-in + Unrivaled Preview
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss whether the Bucks should Giannis now, the highs and lows of the Houston Rockets and preview the upcoming Unrivaled slate of games.
January 27 · 1 hr 22 min
Are these trends or traps? These teams need answers + biggest Unrivaled takeaways
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break debate 'Trend' vs. 'Trap', which teams need to answer some big questions and a dive into the latest Unrivaled action.