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The Dunker Spot

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Nekias Duncan and former NBA video coordinator and assistant coach Steve Jones break down teams, players, and rumors around the NBA every week.

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Episodes

Contender Check-In

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. take stock of the top seeds in each conference and discuss their (early) title hopes. TIMESTAMPS 1:10 -- Boston Celtics 15:00 -- Milwaukee Bucks 41:00 -- Cleveland Cavaliers 1:04:20 -- Teams to watch 1:18:00 -- New Orleans Pelicans 1:26:30 -- Memphis Grizzlies 1:36:45 -- Denver Nuggets 1:47:30 -- Teams To Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

Dec 13, 20222 hrEp. 162

Rookie Report, Vol.2

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Mark Schindler (WNBA.com, The Athletic, Dime, Tag The Roll, Indy Cornrows) with updates and new takes on this year's NBA rookie class. 1:30 -- Brittney Griner 4:30 -- Paolo Banchero 21:30 -- Jabari Smith 38:00 -- Keegan Murray 56:15 -- Jaden Ivey 1:11:30 -- The Pacers (Bennedict Mathurin, Andrew Nembhard) 1:41:10 -- Shaedon Sharpe 1:52:00 -- Dyson Daniels 2:02:30 -- Jalen Williams 2:12:10 -- AJ Griffin 2:24:20 -- Mailbag Learn more about your ad ch...

Dec 09, 20222 hr 52 minEp. 161

L'eggo My Ego!

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the Trae Young/Nate McMillan situation, then bounce around the league for their weekly observations. 1:30 -- Trae Young/Nate McMillan 12:10 -- Dean Wade/Cavs 14:00 -- Teams That Impressed (NO, MEM, PHX, LAL, BKN) 40:30 -- Teams That Make Us Think (DEN, NYK, WAS, PHI) 1:15:30 -- Players That Impressed 1:21:00 -- Free Throws Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

Dec 06, 20221 hr 28 minEp. 160

Going Down The Rabbit Hole

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the Al Horford extension (0:40), take a way-too-early look at the All-Star teams (3:00), then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag (23:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 01, 20221 hr 32 minEp. 159

Southwest Stress

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with their observations from the week. 2:30 -- Kemba Walker signing 5:00 -- Teams that impressed (GSW, DET, PHI, MIA, BOS) 37:30 -- Teams that make us think (NO, DAL) 1:10:20 -- Players that impressed 1:17:49 -- Free Throws Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 29, 20221 hr 28 minEp. 158

Ten* Things With Zach Lowe

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by ESPN's Zach Lowe to discuss his process (1:00) and bounce around the league (7:00) before capping things off with a Dunker Spot mailbag (1:11:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 23, 20221 hr 51 minEp. 157

Go Eat Something!

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. touch on the latest injury news, then bounce around the NBA with their weekly observations. 1:45 -- Injury news 8:45 -- Teams that impressed (SAC, LAL) 35:00 -- Teams that make us think (CHI, MIN, CLE, LAC) 1:11:40 -- Players that impressed 1:20:00 -- Players that make us think 1:25:40 -- Free Throws Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...

Nov 22, 20221 hr 34 minEp. 156

A Wacky Switch (2022)

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the Washington Mystics' head coaching change (0:55) and the latest injury news (5:15), then answer a wide range of questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag (13:00). We had fun with this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 18, 20221 hr 49 minEp. 155

808s & Pump Fakes

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with observations from the week. 1:20 -- Jacque Vaughn thoughts 3:10 -- Teams that impressed (BKN, BOS, WAS, IND) 45:00 -- Teams that make us think (DAL, NO, MIA) 1:24:10 -- Players that impressed 1:31:10 -- Players that make us think 1:34:15 -- Free Throws Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

Nov 15, 20221 hr 45 minEp. 154

Hooters With The Fellas

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by David (formerly) of The IV Point Play to dig into the Phoenix Suns' hot start. 2:00 -- Scheme changes 16:30 -- Devin Booker 32:00 -- Chris Paul 49:20 -- Wing Talk (Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson) 1:17:00 -- Deandre Ayton 1:38:00 -- Bench discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 11, 20221 hr 58 minEp. 153

Respect The Game

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest (W)NBA news, then bounce around with weekly observations. 1:30 -- News items (Latricia Trammell/Wings, Kyrie Irving, Injuries) 21:10 -- Teams that impressed (ATL, TOR) 48:20 -- Teams that make us think (GSW, SAC, CHI) 1:11:40 -- Players that impressed 1:19:05 -- Players that make us think 1:24:30 -- Free Throws Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

Nov 08, 20221 hr 38 minEp. 152

Rookie Report, Vol. 1

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest (W)NBA news, then give their first impressions of this year's rookie class. TIMESTAMPS 0:40 -- Latest news (Christie Sides/James Harden/The Nets) 29:00 -- Paolo Banchero 38:45 -- Jabari Smith 52:45 -- Keegan Murray 1:04:20 -- Jaden Ivey 1:15:30 -- Bennedict Mathurin 1:21:30 -- Shaedon Sharpe 1:26:30 -- Jeremy Sochan 1:31:00 -- Jalen Duren 1:33:30 -- Tari Eason 1:35:40 -- Christian Braun 1:38:45 -- Rookie Mailbag (featuring Koloko/Hardy/Davis/...

Nov 04, 20221 hr 56 minEp. 151

Buck The Trend

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the news from the weekend, then bounce around the league with observations. TIMESTAMPS 1:40 -- NBA news (Josh Primo, Bojan Bogdanovic, Sixers) 13:30 -- Teams That Impressed (MIL, MEM, CLE, OKC) 39:20 -- Teams that make us think (LAC, HOU) 51:40 -- Players that impressed 58:00 -- Free Throws Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

Nov 01, 20221 hr 7 minEp. 150

Opening Week Mailbag

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest injury news (0:45), then turn to the mailbag to answer questions about the first week-plus of games (10:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 28, 20221 hr 42 minEp. 149

Opening Week Takeaways

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the Los Angeles Sparks hiring Curt Miller away from the Connecticut Sun, then give their opening week takeaways for the 2022-23 NBA season. TIMESTAMPS 1:00 -- Curt Miller/Sparks 6:45 -- Teams that impressed (BOS, POR, PHX, MIL, SA, UTA) 43:45 -- Teams that made us think (MIA, PHI, MIN) 1:15:00 -- Players that impressed 1:20:50 -- Players that made us think 1:27:00 -- Free Throws Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy ...

Oct 25, 20221 hr 40 minEp. 148

Prediction Time With Doris Burke

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by ESPN's Doris Burke to break down the latest news (2:30), discuss her process (36:45), and make way-too-early season predictions (1:09:20) before ending with a mailbag (1:34:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 18, 20221 hr 46 minEp. 147

Southwest Division Preview

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. wrap up their division preview series with the Southwest Division (DAL/HOU/MEM/NO/SA). TIMESTAMPS 1:40 -- Dallas Mavericks 35:10 -- Houston Rockets 1:06:30 -- Memphis Grizzlies 1:29:40 -- New Orleans Pelicans 1:53:00 -- San Antonio Spurs 2:15:45 -- Division and Player ranking (10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

Oct 14, 20222 hr 23 minEp. 146

Southeast Division Preview

TIMESTAMPS 0:30 -- Atlanta Hawks 38:30 -- Charlotte Hornets 1:07:20 -- Miami Heat 1:55:10 -- Orlando Magic 2:15:10 -- Washington Wizards 2:42:40 -- Division & player ranking (10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 11, 20222 hr 47 minEp. 145

Pacific Division Preview

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr discuss the play of Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson, then preview the Pacific Division. TIMESTAMPS: 1:00 -- Scoot Henderson and Victor Wembanyama thoughts 24:20 -- Golden State Warriors 49:40 -- LA Clippers 1:26:30 -- LA Lakers 1:57:45 -- Phoenix Suns 2:37:10 -- Sacramento Kings 3:03:45 -- Division + Player ranking (10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

Oct 07, 20223 hr 13 minEp. 144

Central Division Preview

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give early preseason takeaways, discuss the latest NBA news, then preview the Central Division. TIMESTAMPS 1:40 -- Preseason thoughts 9:30 -- Northwest Division rankings (we forgot last episode) 12:40 -- Contract news 19:20 -- Chicago Bulls 47:00 -- Cleveland Cavaliers 1:13:40 -- Detroit Pistons 1:39:30 -- Indiana Pacers 2:01:00 -- Milwaukee Bucks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...

Oct 04, 20222 hr 24 minEp. 143

Northwest Division Preview

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. preview the Northwest Division. 1:45 -- Trade talk 7:30 -- Denver Nuggets 45:15 -- Minnesota Timberwolves 1:15:00 -- Oklahoma City Thunder 1:46:15 -- Portland Trail Blazers 2:10:00 -- Utah Jazz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 30, 20222 hr 42 minEp. 142

Atlantic Division Preview

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their Media Day takeaways, then preview the Atlantic Division. 2:10 -- Media Day thoughts 14:40 -- Boston Celtics 46:20 -- Brooklyn Nets 1:15:00 -- New York Knicks 1:39:10 -- Philadelphia 76ers 2:06:45 -- Toronto Raptors 2:33:20 -- Top 10 players + prediction 2:37:40 -- Free Throws Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

Sep 27, 20222 hr 52 minEp. 141

#YouCantDoThat

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap Team USA's win over Belgium, discuss the latest NBA news, then close things out with a mailbag. TIMESTAMPS 1:00 -- Aces parade 5:00 -- USA-Belgium 12:00 -- Robert Sarver 14:30 -- Pistons-Jazz trade 25:00 -- Injury news (Lonzo Ball, Robert Williams III, Kawhi Leonard) 31:30 -- Ime Udoka 41:30 -- Mailbag/Free Throws Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ...

Sep 23, 20221 hr 22 minEp. 140

#BWTGH

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones put a bow on the WNBA Finals (2:30), catch up on the latest news (34:30), then close things out with mailbag questions (1:00:00) and Free Throws (1:32:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 20, 20221 hr 38 minEp. 139

Connecticut sent you?

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap Game 1 of the WNBA Finals (2:00) before closing things out with questions and free throws (49:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 13, 20221 hr 12 minEp. 138

The Foul Trouble Episode

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the Connecticut Sun's Game 5 victory over the Chicago Sky, then preview the WNBA Finals between the Sun and the Las Vegas Aces. TIMESTAMPS 0:25 -- Sun-Sky wrap-up 21:00 -- Aces-Storm wrap-up 32:00 -- Aces-Sun preview 50:20 -- Mailbag Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 09, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 137

Storm of the Century

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss a gritty Game 3 between the Chicago Sky and Connecticut Sun (1:10), recap an instant classic between the Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm (19:45), then close things out with Free Throws (57:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 06, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 136

"They'll Always Find Better Than You"

In a jam-packed episode, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. analyze the Donovan Mitchell trade (1:10), react to the latest WNBA award announcements (29:00), and give their Game 2 reactions to Sun-Sky (46:35) and Storm-Aces (1:03:00) before closing things out with Free Throws (1:26:40). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 02, 20221 hr 38 minEp. 135

Just Wanted It More

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the Most Improved Player results (1:30), give their Game 1 reactions for Aces-Storm (7:20) and Sky-Sun (38:00), then end things with Free Throws (1:02:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 30, 20221 hr 16 minEp. 134

Second Round Star Battles

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by ESPN's Monica McNutt to break down the second round of the WNBA Playoffs. TIMESTAMPS 1:00 -- Lakers-Jazz trade 10:40 -- Chet Holmgren injury 14:40 -- WNBA awards 16:30 -- New York Liberty wrap-up 26:40 -- Dallas Wings wrap-up 34:30 -- Sky-Sun preview 48:00 -- Aces-Storm preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

Aug 26, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 133
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