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 20, 2025 · 1 hr 54 min
What Do We Enjoy?
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their All-Star thoughts, take stock of the award races as we enter the post-All-Star stretch, then catch up on the latest WNBA/Unrivaled 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 2:19 -- Thoughts on All-Star Weekend 26:10 -- NBA news (Bobby
Feb 14, 2025 · 1 hr 38 min
Put The Phone Down
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest (W)NBA news, preview All-Star weekend and Unrivaled 1v1 action, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag. To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot If you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and hav
Feb 11, 2025 · 2 hr 7 min
The Power of "Oh"
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their early impressions on some recently traded players in their new spots, catch up on the latest NBA news, then talk about the Aces' interesting offseason. To check out the NBA Trade Deadline live stream referenced on the pod, you can do so here: https://www.youtube.com/live/E-dN_9HMR0w?si=ycbM-sa5F_CXPrTM&t=12208 To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online wa
Feb 4, 2025 · 2 hr 26 min
A Trip to Delulu Land
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. "quickly" bounce around the league with observations, then discuss all of the recent NBA & WNBA player movement. Mega trades and signings galore! To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot If you plan on purchasing NBA League Pa
Jan 31, 2025 · 1 hr 57 min
How Do You Say "Aunt"?
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the De'Aaron Fox trade request, react to the latest All-Star news, then dig into the latest WNBA and Unrivaled news. To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot If you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, d
Jan 28, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min
Water on the Podcast
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with observations, give their All-Star reserve predictions, then break down the Kelsey Plum/Jewell Loyd blockbuster trade. To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot If you plan on purchasing NBA League
Jan 24, 2025 · 1 hr 39 min
Is that Offensive Rebound Rate?!
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest news and rumors around the (W)NBA, recap and preview Unrivaled action, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag. To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot If you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass
Jan 21, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
Is This Real?
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with observations, react to the latest All-Star returns, break down the Suns/Hornets trade, then give their opening weekend thoughts on Unrivaled. To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot If you plan o
Jan 17, 2025 · 1 hr 24 min
At the Level with Caitlin Cooper
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by the great Caitlin Cooper (Basketball, She Wrote) to discuss the red-hot Indiana Pacers. We discuss the offense (and Tyrese Haliburton) returning to form, a suddenly-elite defense spearheaded by Andrew Nembhard, important growth from the young pieces and more. To subscribe to Caitlin's patreon, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/basketballshewrote To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.
Jan 14, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
The "H" Comes First!
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with observations, react to the latest All-Star returns, then give their early thoughts on this year's defensive award races. To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot If you plan on purchasing NBA Leag
Jan 10, 2025 · 1 hr 38 min
Does Sabrina Carpenter Have a Floater?
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. reflect on an awesome Cavs-Thunder game, discuss potential landing spots for star free agent Satou Sabally, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag. To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot If you plan on purchasing
Jan 7, 2025 · 1 hr 19 min
If You Can't Take the Heat...
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the latest in the Jimmy Butler/Miami Heat saga, check in on the Phoenix Suns in light of their lineup changes, react to the first returns in All-Star voting, then give a few more award thoughts. To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playba
Jan 3, 2025 · 1 hr 43 min
Blocked By Niang!
Nekias Duncan is joined by Justin Rowan and Carter Rodriguez (The Chase Down Podcast) to talk all things Cleveland Cavaliers. They dig deep into their historic offense, growth from the stars, postseason worries and much more. To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunke
Dec 31, 2024 · 1 hr 14 min
Clean Up on Aisle 23
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the latest Lakers-Nets trade, discuss the Kings firing Mike Brown, and give their early thoughts on this year's MVP and All-NBA races. To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot If you plan on purchasing NBA League Pa
Dec 24, 2024 · 1 hr 21 min
This Christmas (2024)
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their early All-Star thoughts, then preview this year's Christmas Day slate. To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot If you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nb
Dec 20, 2024 · 1 hr 41 min
SALUTE 🫡
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the Bucks' NBA Cup win over the Thunder, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag. To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot If you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate
Dec 17, 2024 · 1 hr 10 min
NBA Cup Finals Preview
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the NBA Cup semifinals, preview the finals matchup between the Bucks and Thunder action, give their thoughts on the Dennis Schröder trade and more. To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot If you plan on purchasing NBA L
Dec 13, 2024 · 1 hr 56 min
Up for the Cup (2024)
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the NBA Cup quarterfinals, preview the semifinals, catch up on the latest WNBA news and answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag. To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot If you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass an
Dec 10, 2024 · 1 hr 21 min
Possession After Possession After Possession
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. preview this week's NBA Cup action, salute the Miami Heat, and roll through a few Free Throws. To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot If you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate lin
Dec 6, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
Rookie Report, Vol. 1
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Sam Vecenie (The Athletic, Game Theory Podcast) to discuss his scouting process and evolution throughout the years, as well as a few notable rookies from this year's class. To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot