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 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
Jun 24, 2025 · 1 hr 57 min
Thunder In Paradise (2025)
First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. put a bow on the 2024-25 NBA season and react to the Kevin Durant (PHX/HOU) and Jrue Holiday (BOS/POR) trades. Then, the guys discuss the Jonquel Jones injury and its impact on the Liberty, react to the first All-Star voting returns, 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
Jun 17, 2025 · 2 hr
I'm A (Sports) Business, Man
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Seth Partnow -- former Director of Basketball Research for the Milwaukee Bucks, and author of "The Midrange Theory" -- to discuss the Thunder's Game 5 win and 3-2 series lead over the Pacers, the Desmond Bane trade, and give some background on Sports Business Classroom. Then, Steve and Nekias give their early thoughts on this year's WNBA All-Star starters -- and who else should be in the mix. Learn more about Sports Business Classroom: https://ww
Jun 12, 2025 · 2 hr 5 min
NBA Finals Through Three + WNBA Takeaways
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down and discuss the Finals through three games -- how the Pacers established their 2-1 lead and the important battlegrounds yet to be fully won by either side -- then catch up on the news and rumor mill. Next, they check in on Commissioner's Cup play in the WNBA, bounce around with observations, and close with a discussion about the struggling Las Vegas Aces. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to j
Jun 3, 2025 · 1 hr 54 min
NBA Finals Preview + WNBA Takeaways
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down and discuss this year's Finals matchup between the Thunder and Pacers, then bounce around the WNBA with observations from the weekend. WNBA Power Rankings referenced on the show: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25201381-wnba-power-rankings-aja-wilsons-aces-angel-reeses-sky-rise 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
May 29, 2025 · 2 hr 10 min
Days of Thunder (2025) + WNBA Takeaways
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. salute the Finals-bound Thunder and the Timberwolves for their run, discuss the Eastern Conference Finals, then bounce around the WNBA with observations from the week. 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 0:40 -- Wolves-Thunder 34:15 -- Pacers-Kn
May 22, 2025 · 2 hr 17 min
I Eat Hoops For Breakfast
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss Game 1 of the Eastern (NYK-IND) and Western (MIN-OKC) Conference Finals, then give their early takeaways from the 2025 WNBA season. 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 0:50 -- Pacers-Knicks 46:24 -- Wolves-Thunder 1:18:11 -- NBA award t
May 16, 2025 · 1 hr 37 min
2025 WNBA Season Preview
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. preview the 2025 WNBA season: what they’re excited about, what they have questions about, and potential lineups they want to see from each team. 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 0:45 -- WNBA news 2:20 -- New York Liberty 9:35 -- Minnesota Lyn
May 15, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
Prepping for the Conference Finals
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss what they’ve seen in the DEN-OKC and NYK-BOS series, then look ahead to potential matchups in the Conference Finals. 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 1:08 -- Knicks-Celtics 16:08 -- Nuggets-Thunder 30:15 -- Early Wolves-Thunder thoug
May 9, 2025 · 2 hr 28 min
Get Your Steps In!
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the first two games of the NBA semifinals, catch up on the latest news, then give their early WNBA preseason thoughts. 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 2:00 -- Pacers-Cavs 22:09 -- Nuggets-Thunder 47:53 -- Knicks-Celtics 1:26:12 -- War
May 2, 2025 · 2 hr 37 min
Are You Ready?
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. preview the Eastern Conference semifinals (IND-CLE, NYK-BOS), and react to the recent action in the West (GSW-HOU, LAC-DEN). Then, they look ahead to potential close-out games, give early Western Conference semifinals thoughts and catch up on the latest 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:
Apr 25, 2025 · 2 hr 28 min
Prepping For the Road
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down what they've seen in the opening games of the first round, and discuss potential adjustments we may see moving forward. 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 1:16 -- Pistons-Knicks 26:31 -- Grizzlies-Thunder 43:54 -- Clippers-Nuggets 1
Apr 17, 2025 · 2 hr 47 min
The Super Preview
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. preview the upcoming play-in games, then talk through every (potential) series ahead of what should be an electric NBA postseason. 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 1:37 -- Heat-Hawks 13:11 -- Mavs-Grizzlies 30:51 -- Cavs vs Heat/Hawks 37:07
Apr 8, 2025 · 1 hr 50 min
🎶 It's The Final (Awards) Countdown 🎶
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. salute the UConn Huskies, bounce around the NBA with observations, play a new game, then do one final awards check-in as the regular season comes to a close. 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 0:51 -- UConn (and South Carolina) shoutout 5:30 --
Apr 1, 2025 · 1 hr 22 min
Protect Your Joy
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the NBA with observations, catch up on the latest news, then answer a pair of questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag. 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 0:52 -- Grizzlies fire Taylor Jenkins 25:14 -- A quick Raptors/Wizards salute
Mar 26, 2025 · 1 hr 43 min
Is LeBron James Harden the GOAT?
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the NBA with observations, catch up on the latest news, then answer a pair of questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag. 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 2:05 -- Here come the Magic 21:11 -- Trust/temperature check for six defenses
Mar 19, 2025 · 1 hr 47 min
Whose Hand Am I Shaking?
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the NBA with observations and catch up on the latest news. Then, the guys put a bow on the inaugural season of Unrivaled before answering questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag. 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 1:20 -- Nekias' obs
Mar 11, 2025 · 1 hr 49 min
That’s Not You
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the NBA with observations and discuss their most important (or confusing) players to watch for the rest of the season. Then, Nekias reveals his Unrivaled end of season awards media ballot. 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 1:41 -- SGA
Mar 4, 2025 · 2 hr 24 min
Check Your Email
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the NBA with observations and catch up on the latest news. Then, they're joined by the great Seerat Sohi (The Ringer/The Ringer WNBA show) for a WNBA -- and JuJu Watkins -- conversation. 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 1:12 -- Ne
Feb 25, 2025 · 2 hr 12 min
Checking In: Contender(ish) Edition
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest news, then take stock of the best teams in the NBA. 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 1:44 -- NBA news (Joel Embiid, Spurs) 8:02 -- Taking stock of the playoff picture 20:31 -- Cleveland Cavaliers 36:20 -- Boston Celtic