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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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  • Oct 28, 2025 · 1 hr 24 min

    Wemby & Giannis' Dominance + NBA Opening Week Takeaways

    Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones reflect on the first week of the NBA season giving their early takeaways on Victor Wembanyama and Giannis Antetokounmpo's dominance while also highlighting teams that have impressed them and teams that have some work to do.

  • Oct 21, 2025 · 1 hr 34 min

    NBA Awards Predictions + Pacific Division Preview

    Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the Pacific Division including teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors. Later, Nekias and Steve give their NBA awards predictions.

  • Oct 3, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min

    2025 WNBA Finals Preview + NBA Preseason Takeaways

    On this episode of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview this year's WNBA Finals between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury and react to the Knicks vs. Sixers preseason game and Jonathan Kuminga's new contract with the Warriors.

  • Sep 30, 2025 · 1 hr 19 min

    Sunshine & Rainbows

    On this episode of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the upcoming Game 5 between the Aces and Fever, unpack the WNBA All-Rookie team and react to NBA Media Day headlines.

  • Aug 14, 2025 · 2 hr 23 min

    Are You Still Watching This?

    Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Stephen Pridgeon-Garner (PHNX Sports) for an incredibly deep dive into the Phoenix Mercury. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS 1:10 -- Brief introduction 5:00 -- Preseason expectations vs. reality 11:15 -- How head coach Nate Tibbett

  • Aug 7, 2025 · 1 hr 36 min

    Deadline Dealings

    Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest trades around the WNBA, bounce around the league with observations, then catch. up on the latest NBA news. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS 1:45 -- Storm/Mystics trade (Brittney Sykes) 15:00 -- Sun/Mystics trade (Aaliyah Edwar

  • Jul 28, 2025 · 1 hr 30 min

    Back to the Mailbag!

    For the first time in way-too-long, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. go to the Dunker Spot mailbag and answer a variety of NBA, WNBA, and general basketball questions. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS 1:15 -- Quick news updates (All-Summer League teams, Josh Okogie, Lindy Wate

  • Jul 22, 2025 · 2 hr 37 min

    Swarmed (2025)

    First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest NBA transactions and break down what they liked from Vegas Summer League. Next, the guys catch up on the latest WNBA news, discuss All-Star weekend (featuring a Nekias Skills Challenge rant), and do a midseason awards check-in. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https:/

  • Jul 9, 2025 · 2 hr 21 min

    Where's the Joy?

    First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest NBA transactions and give some early Summer League thoughts. Next, the guys discuss the All-Star reserves (Nekias rants), the All-Star team draft (Nekias rants again), and bounce around the league with observations. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playbac

  • Jul 2, 2025 · 2 hr 43 min

    Time To Get A Move On

    First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the opening stretch of free agency, and circle back on some draft week trades. Then, the guys discuss potential DeWanna Bonner landing spots, recap the Fever's Commissioner's Cup championship win over the Minnesota Lynx, break down the NaLyssa Smith-to-Vegas trade, and catch up on the latest All-Star news. Time stamps are your friends! If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Sp