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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

Summer Shoutouts

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the latest news, go through a second round of Summer League shoutouts, then answer 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 1:00 -- (W)NBA News (Rhyne Howard, All-Star Competition news, Isaiah Stewart) 19:00 -- H...

Jul 14, 20231 hr 16 minEp. 222

Slots & Slot Cuts

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest (W)NBA news, then give their weekend takeaways from Las Vegas Summer League. 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 -- WNBA All-Star Draft results 8:00 -- NBA In-Season Tournament 22:15 -- Transaction updates (Bol Bol, Damian Lilla...

Jul 11, 20231 hr 22 minEp. 221

Where's Patty Mills?

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest NBA news, give early Summer League takeaways, react to the latest WNBA news, then draft their own WNBA All-Star rosters. TIME STAMPS 0:45 -- Bol Bol 2:30 -- Damian Lillard 12:30 -- NBA Free Agency (Malik Beasley, Mo Bamba, Grant Williams, Matisse Thybulle) 32:00 -- Early Summer League thoughts 53:00 -- WNBA news ("Unrivaled" league) 58:00 -- Fever/Mystics trade 1:04:00 -- Shoutouts (Aces, Lynx) 1:08:30 -- WNBA All-Star mock draft 1:14:30 -- F...

Jul 06, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 220

Have You Ever Made Meatloaf?

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the latest WNBA news, then give their early thoughts on a jam-packed opening weekend of NBA free agency. 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 -- WNBA All-Star reserves 3:15 -- James Wade joining the Toronto Raptors 11:00 -- Damian Lillard 25:...

Jul 03, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 219

Aces Up

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest off-season news and rumors, break down the Las Vegas Aces' big win over the New York Liberty, and give their All-Star reserve 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 -- Nikola Vucevic 10:00 -- The Kings (Harrison Barnes, C...

Jun 30, 20231 hr 12 minEp. 218

Does Clyde Have A Left?

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the John Collins trade (finally), react to the Naz Reid extension, bounce around the latest WNBA news, answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag, and close things out with Free Throws. 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 -- John Collins...

Jun 27, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 217

Better Call Paul

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the latest big trades in the NBA, give their early NBA Draft thoughts, then close things out with Free Throws. 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 1:30 -- Celtics/Wizards/Grizzlies trade (Kristaps Porzingis/Marcus Smart/Tyus Jones) 33:30 -- Warriors/Wizards trade (Chris Paul/Jordan Poole) 53:30 -- Early draft though...

Jun 23, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 216

Beal Of Fortune

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the latest (W)NBA news -- highlighted by the Bradley Beal trade -- then answer 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 3:00 -- Destanni Henderson/Sparks 4:00 -- Draymond Green 12:45 -- Bradley Beal discussion ...

Jun 19, 20231 hr 23 minEp. 215

Changing of the Guard(s)

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the latest NBA news, react to the first returns for WNBA All-Star voting, then bounce around the W with observations. 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 2:30 -- Ja Morant 9:30 -- Front office news (Hornets, Warriors) 12:30 -- Team USA (FIBA World Cup) roster thoughts 16:00 -- Bradley Beal 32:30 -- WNBA News (All-Star,...

Jun 16, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 214

We Can Go Home

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. celebrate the Denver Nuggets' first NBA title, salute the Miami Heat for their unique path, then bounce around both leagues for the latest news. 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 1:00 -- Lasting Finals/Nuggets thoughts 38:20 -- Lasting Heat thoughts 55:00 -- The NBA is fun! 1:00:30 -- (W)NBA news (Raptors, Bucks, WNBA Player...

Jun 13, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 213

2023 NBA Finals Game 3 Reaction + More

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the Denver Nuggets' 109-94 win over the Miami Heat, react to the latest news across the NBA & WNBA, list their way-too-early WNBA All-Star starters, then cap things off with Free Throws. 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 -- Heat-Nuggets discussion 53:45 -- Chris Paul 59:30 -- WNBA news 1:03:20 -- All-Star disc...

Jun 08, 20231 hr 23 minEp. 212

2023 NBA Finals Game 2 Reaction

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their takes on the Miami Heat's 111-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets, talk through some of the latest coaching hires in the NBA, recap the weekend from the WNBA, then end with Free Throws. 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 1:30 -- Heat-Nuggets discussion 53:00 -- NBA (coaching) news 57:00 -- WNBA weekend takeaways 1:...

Jun 05, 20231 hr 16 minEp. 211

2023 NBA Finals Game 1 Reactions

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down what happened in Denver's 104-93 win over the Miami Heat, plus potential adjustments we may see in Game 2. From there, they react to the WNBA and NBA news cycle from the past few days, then end with Free Throws. 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 -- NBA Finals Game 1 thoughts 49:00 -- WNBA news -- Injury updat...

Jun 02, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 210

This Is A Wendy's

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest coaching news, talk through their latest WNBA observations, then preview the 2023 NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat. 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 1:30 -- NBA coaching news (Bucks, Sixers) 11:30 -- WNBA thoughts (Aces, Fever, Liberty, Sky, Wings) 30:15 -- NBA Finals preview 1:13:30 ...

May 30, 20231 hr 22 minEp. 209

Know Your Role (Players)

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down a pair of wins from the Boston Celtics (1:00), give quick WNBA thoughts from the week (23:00), then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag (28:00). 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

May 26, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 208

Conference Finals Check-In + Opening (W)eekend Takeaways

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the Heat's commanding lead in the Eastern Conference Finals, give their lasting thoughts on the Western Conference Finals, then give their opening weekend takeaways for the 2023 WNBA season before closing with Free Throws. 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 If you have NBA or WNBA questions you'd like answered on the next epis...

May 23, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 207

Game 1 Takeaways + 2023 WNBA Season Preview

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down each Game 1 of the Conference Finals, then preview the upcoming WNBA season. 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 -- Lakers/Nuggets 25:30 -- Heat/Cetlcis 45:00 -- WNBA preview See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

May 18, 20231 hr 23 minEp. 206

O Canada + Conference Finals Preview

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the WNBA's preseason game in Canada, talk through the Monty Williams firing, then break down this year's Conference Finals. 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 1:00 -- WNBA Canada game 7:30 -- Suns fire Monty Williams (and thoughts on coaching discourse) 20:30 -- Heat/Celtics preview 48:20 -- Lakers/Nuggets preview 1:11:30 -- Wher...

May 15, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 205

Riding (Mile) High

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest award announcements, check back in on each second-round series, then close the pod with Free Throws. 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 1:00 -- All-Defensive teams 3:00 -- All-NBA teams 5:00 -- Knicks/Heat 17:30 -- Lakers/Warriors 28:30 -- Celtics/76ers 41:45 -- Nuggets/Suns 58:30 -- Free Throws See Privacy Policy at ...

May 12, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 204

Stomp The Yard (2023)

With four games in the books, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. take stock of each second-round series. 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 1:00 -- Bucks/Mike Budenholzer 4:00 -- All-Rookie Teams 7:30 -- Celtics/Sixers 27:50 -- Nuggets/Suns 47:30 -- Warriors/Lakers 1:01:00 -- Knicks/Heat 1:14:00 -- Free Throws See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

May 09, 20231 hr 18 minEp. 203

That's A Whole Lot of Hartenstein

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest playoff action, discuss Chris Paul's absence, then cap things off with Free Throws. 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 1:30 -- Lakers/Warriors 20:00 -- Heat/Knicks 32:00 -- Sixers/Celtics 48:00 -- Chris Paul thoughts 52:00 -- Free throws See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

May 04, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 202

Keepin' It 200

For episode 200, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their early second-round thoughts, preview an exciting-yet-confusing Lakers-Warriors series, then briefly discuss where the recently-eliminated Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings go from here. 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 1:30 -- Celtics/Sixers 16:00 -- Nuggets/Suns 31:00 -- Knicks/Heat 50:30 -- Warriors/Laker...

May 02, 20231 hr 18 minEp. 201

Get Some Seasoning

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. get you ready for Nuggets-Suns and Knicks-Heat, bounce around the remaining first-round series, then bid adieu to the teams that have been eliminated. If you’d like to join our online 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 -- Nuggets/Suns preview 27:00 -- Knicks/Heat preview 48:30 -- Celtics/Hawks thoughts 54:30 -- Grizzlies/Lakers thoughts 1:01:20 -...

Apr 27, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 200

Don't Play With Your Heat*

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. salute the Brooklyn Nets, briefly look ahead with the Philadelphia 76ers, then check in on the rest of the first round. 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 0:40 -- Sixers/Nets closing thoughts 8:20 -- Grizzlies/Lakers 18:50 -- Bucks/Heat 29:00 -- Kings/Warriors 41:20 -- Cavs/Knicks 51:20 -- Celtics/Hawks 56:40 -- Suns/Clippers 1:01:50 -- N...

Apr 24, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 199

Who Cares? He's Old

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to every Game 2, giving their primary takeaways, asking key questions, and suggesting possible adjustments heading into the weekend's slate of games. 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: 1:00 - Sixers vs Nets 14:00 - Kings vs Warriors 22:00 - Cavs vs Knicks 33:00 - Suns-Clippers 42:00 - Lakers vs Grizzlies 54:00 - Bucks ...

Apr 20, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 198

Game 1 Reactions

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to every Game 1 from the weekend, giving their primary takeaways, asking key questions, and suggesting possible adjustments heading into Game 2. 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 (pod): 1:10 - Sixers vs Nets 11:30 - Celtics vs Hawks 19:00 - Knicks vs Cavaliers 31:10 - Kings vs Warriors 43:30 - Lakers vs Grizzlies 52:40...

Apr 17, 20231 hr 16 minEp. 197

Play-In Weigh In, Part 2

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are here to continue getting you ready for the postseason! Topics include: Where the Raptors (1:00) and Pelicans (5:00) go from here; If the Heat can hit the right notes against the Bulls (10:00); Rudy Gobert's potential impact against the Thunder (18:10); What to look for in a potential Heat-Bucks (27:00) or Bulls-Bucks series (28:30); What to look for in a potential Wolves-Nuggets (30:45) or Thunder-Nuggets series (32:30); What openings the Hawks could find ag...

Apr 14, 20231 hr 16 minEp. 196

Play-In Weigh In, Part 1

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. get you ready for the Play-In Tournament, as well as the playoff series that are currently set in stone. Topics include: How the Heat may attack Trae Young on both ends; How the Timberwolves can adjust without Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels, and Naz Reid; Zach LaVine’s importance in light of how the Raptors defend and match up; If the Thunder and Pelicans can crowd the paint and bother each other’s stars; How the Nets’ switching could bother the Sixers, and potent...

Apr 11, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 195

Views From The Bottom + Awards Talk

We have a mega episode! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Mark Schindler to recap both March Madness title games (2:30), then give lasting thoughts on the non-playoff or play-in teams (13:00). Then, Nekias and Steve go through their end-of-season award selections (1:26:30). If you'd like to join the Dunker Spot online watch parties, you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot Teams discussed: ORL, WAS, CHA, DET, SAS, HOU, IND, POR Awards, in order: Clutch Playe...

Apr 07, 20232 hr 41 minEp. 193

Jump Passes Are Good Now

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton to talk about his season, Wrestlemania, streaming and more. 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.

Apr 03, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 192
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