The Dunker Spot

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones look at the top-six in the Eastern Conference (Pistons, Celtics, Knicks, Cavaliers, Raptors, Hawks) and share their biggest questions for each team as we inch closer to the playoffs. From there, the guys shift to the WNBA and react to the Los Angeles Sparks making major moves -- first closing in on a trade centered around sending Rickea Jackson to the Chicago Sky for Ariel Atkins, then bringing back franchise legend Nneka Ogwumike. They discuss the fits for each move, and how those moves impact their plans moving forward. They continue their WNBA discussion by analyzing the Diamond Miller-to-Connecticut trade, saluting Aces wing Jackie Young -- officially the WNBA's first $1 million player -- exploring the rumor mill, and catching up on other news. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 1:45 Detroit Pistons 16:30 Boston Celtics 26:15 New York Knicks 36:15 Cleveland Cavaliers 43:01 Toronto Raptors 49:28 Atlanta Hawks 55:14 WNBA news Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones look at the top-six in the Western Conference (Thunder, Spurs, Nuggets, Lakers, Rockets, Wolves) and share their biggest questions for each team as we inch closer to the playoffs. From there, the guys shift to the WNBA and react to the Chicago Sky's shocking trade of Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream. They explore the logic behind it, evaluate the trade package itself, and discuss Angel's fit with the Dream. Sticking with the W, the guys give their big takeaways from Friday's expansion draft and catch up on other news. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 3:33 Oklahoma City Thunder 14:19 San Antonio Spurs 22:12 Denver Nuggets 27:00 Los Angeles Lakers 33:20 Houston Rockets 41:43 Minnesota Timberwolves 47:38 Dream acquire Angel Reese 01:12:46 Expansion Draft reaction 01:21:11 Other WNBA news (Mystics, Aces, Liberty) Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Justin Rowan and Carter Rodriguez (The Chase Down Podcast) to discuss all things Cleveland Cavaliers! They talk through schematic shifts compared to last season, James Harden's addition, Donovan Mitchell's shift in responsibility, the (hidden) growth of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, lineup questions and much more. From there, the guys react to the latest injury news. More specifically: how equipped are the Lakers to deal with Luka Doncic's hamstring injury? Nekias also provides a list of notable names to watch in terms of award eligibility (Wemby, Jokic, Kawhi, Ausar and more). Finally, the guys discuss the Chicago Sky's pair of trades ahead of Friday's expansion draft. They talk through the logic of the moves, and debate if they were ultimately worth making.  If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 1:50 Cavs discussion, starting with how the team has shifted schematically 31:26 Evaluating the Donovan Mitchell-James Harden partnership 44:52 Putting Evan Mobley's season in its proper context 56:04 Jarrett Allen's leap in aggression 1:09:52 Who's the ideal 5th starter/closer? 1:23:09 Lakers without Luka Doncic 1:30:00 Award Eligibility Watch 1:32:25 Chicago Sky expansion draft trades Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the epic turnaround of the Los Angeles Clippers! After a 6-21 start, they've gone a ridiculous 33-15 over their last 48 games. The guys discuss Kawhi Leonard's play, how Darius Garland and Bennedict Mathurin have slotted into their new home and how dangerous they could be in a playoff setting. From there, the guys react to the latest foundational news in the NBA. Anti-tanking measures are coming, and we may be on the cusp of two new teams joining the league soon. They talk through the latest proposals and debate whether the league needs to add two teams right now. Finally, it's time to talk about the upcoming WNBA expansion draft! We have the rules and the timing (April 3, 3:30 ET) -- now it's time to discuss who may actually be joining new rosters. The guys go team by team, talking through the five players each team may choose to protect. Strategy and shenanigans may be afoot! If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 1:30 Los Angeles Clippers check-in 26:28 NBA anti-tanking proposals 44:17 Should the NBA expand? 49:03 WNBA expansion draft expectations Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! After having a broader discussion about evaluating defense on the last episode, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss their top candidates for Defensive Player of the Year and the All-Defense awards.  From there, the guys talk about the awesome play of Jalen Duren. He's been great all year, earning All-Star honors for the first time. He's been even more dominant as of late, thriving while taking on more offensive responsibility in Cade Cunningham's absence. They discuss his growth areas, award merits (Most Improved, All-NBA), and his ranking among centers right now. Finally, Breanna Stewart -- one of the greatest basketball players and winners of all-time -- joins the show! In a wide-ranging conversation, the trio talk about Stewart's basketball journey, her defensive prowess, Sarah Strong's dominance, her new life as a podcaster, and much more. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 1:47 DPOY +All-Defense discussion 9:37 Jalen Duren breakdown + center rankings 01:01:50 Breanna Stewart interview Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones have a broader discussion about the Defensive Player of the Year and All-Defensive team races. They discuss what they're evaluating, how they weigh different types of defenders and the value of their responsibilities, what statistics they find useful, and a PSA to always, always #WatchTheTape. From there, the guys check in on Jayson Tatum ahead of a potential Finals preview between the Celtics and Thunder. They talk about his growing fit within the offense, growth areas they're keeping an eye on (OTD shooting, drive, lower-body power generation), and have a mini-debate about the Celtics potentially tweaking his usage to aid his comfort in the offense. Next, Nekias asks Steve about a couple of end-of-game defensive mishaps that led to game-winning baskets -- Amen Thompson's putback against the Heat, and Luke Kennard's three against the Magic -- to see where he thought blame, if any, should go. Finally, New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen joins the show! In a wide-ranging conversation, the trio talks about Queen's basketball journey, his stacked Montverde team, adjusting to the Pelicans vs. his teammates adjusting to him, the Baltimore Ravens' offseason and more! If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 3:58 Defensive award discussion 35:38 Checking in on Jayson Tatum 49:28 What went wrong: Amen Thompson's game-winner 52:26 What went wrong: Luke Kennard's game-winner 56:22 Derik Queen interview Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones start the show discussing the absurd run Luka Doncic has been on over the past 24 hours -- 100 points across two games?! They talk about what makes him so tough to deal with, and dabble in some "Best In The World" talk. From there, Nekias asks Steve how concerned he is (if at all) about the Pistons, Wolves, Bucks, and Rockets. Next, the guys have a Role Player draft! Based on a recent article written by Steve, the two chose from a 13-player pool to build a starting five of some of the most impactful role players in the league this year. Make sure to grade their roster this weekend! You can also read Steve's piece here: https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/the-nbas-most-impactful-role-players-who-elevate-these-title-contenders-175656183.html Finally, a new WNBA CBA has been agreed to! Nekias and Steve salute the transformational nature of the deal, then dig into some of the details that intrigue them most. What will this expansion period look like? How much movement will we see in free agency? Who's going to be the biggest domino of the offseason? Are we truly ready for a 52-game season? If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 2:20 -- Luka Doncic is unreal 20:11 -- Are we concerned? (Pistons/Bucks/Wolves/Rockets) 40:02 -- NBA Role Player Draft 55:11-- WNBA CBA thoughts Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks, boasting six and ten-game winning streaks respectively. They discuss what's standing out to them during this stretch, and how much they believe in them moving forward. Next, Nekias has some quick-hitting questions for Steve. How real are the MVP chances for Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyama right now? Can Kawhi Leonard land an All-NBA First Team selection among a crowded group of contenders? How close is Stephon Castle to being the Spurs' second best player? Finally, they discuss Team USA's undefeated weekend. Team USA assistant, and Phoenix Mercury head coach, Nate Tibbetts took over for Kara Lawson as she returned to Duke ahead of this year's tournament. The guys discuss what looked different under Tibbetts, and have a broader discussion about who's led the way through four games, and who's put themselves in (better) position to ultimately make the 2028 Olympic roster. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. (1:38) -- Los Angeles Lakers 29:02 -- Atlanta Hawks 39:55 -- Victor Wembanyama for MVP? 45:20 -- Kawhi Leonard for All-NBA First Team? 48:22 -- How close is Stephon Castle to being the Spurs' 2nd best player? 51:08 -- Team USA Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones celebrate a week of incredible performances around the league. From Bam Adebayo's 83-point game, to Shai breaking a seemingly unbreakable Wilt record, to Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic having legendary performances on their own. There's so much joy to be had watching basketball these days. Next, the guys discuss the early returns of Team USA during FIBA World Cup qualifying. Young stars like Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Angel Reese make their senior club debuts; head coach Kara Lawson experimented a ton with her defensive coverages and lineup combinations. Steve and Nekias discuss how they analyzed these games, what stood out, and growth areas they'll be keeping tabs on. Finally, Gordon Hayward joins the show! The conversation ranges from his role as an Executive Basketball Advisor at Butler, the validity of Bam's 83-point performance, tennis, the importance of brushing your teeth -- and more! If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. (2:04) The league's in a great place (4:26) Bam Adebayo's 83-point game (24:52) SGA breaks Wilt's record (plus quick Jokic & Luka love) (39:08) Early Team USA thoughts (51:17) Gordon Hayward interview (01:09:10) Steve has a bone to pick with Nekias Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down Jayson Tatum's first two games back from injury. They discuss what they liked, his usage, how his minutes have been dispersed, and things they're looking for moving forward. Next, the guys discuss the latest epic battle between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets. Was there anything to learn about this game tactically, or was it simply a great game? And it had to be asked: did Shai Gilgeous-Alexander officially slam the door for MVP with his performance?  From there, the guys check in on a couple of reeling teams in the Eastern Conference: the top-seeded Detroit Pistons (four straight losses) and the injury-riddled Philadelphia 76ers (1-4 in March). Are they just going through a bit of turbulence, or are there real flaws here worth acknowledging? Finally, Steve talks through his latest Rookie Rankings, and they both share what their Rookie of the Year and All-Rookie teams would look like as of today. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 2:45 Jayson Tatum + Boston Celtics discussion 24:05 Thunder-Nuggets 41:15 Pistons concern levels 51:40 Sixers concern levels 59:04 Let's talk rookies Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Couper Moorhead (HEAT.com, After The Buzzer podcast) to talk all things Miami Heat. They explore Miami's drastic shift offensively, their still-elite defense (and zone) usage, and bring much-needed nuance to the conversations surrounding Bam Adebayo, Kel'el Ware, Tyler Herro and more. After that, Steve and Nekias discuss the imminent return of Jayson Tatum. They get into what he adds to the fold, what they'll be looking for in his debut, and the (annoying) conversations around his return. Finally, the guys give a salute to Mist BC for winning this year's Unrivaled championship. In light of the game ending with a made free throw, they also discuss 1) whether that should be allowed moving forward and 2) potential tweaks in the case that it isn't. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 3:25  Preseason expectations vs. reality 13:05 Evaluating the new offense 16:46  Bam Adebayo (usage, role, award talk) 33:41  Kel'el Ware (growth, role, usage) 52:04 Tyler Herro's offensive growth 58:50 Rapid fire, starting with Andrew Wiggins' fit in Miami 1:01:37 Is Pelle Larsson a core piece moving forward? 1:05:34 Jaime Jacquez Jr. for 6th Man of the Year? 1:10:15  Early returns for rookie Kasparas Jakučionis 1:13:33 What is Miami's best/ideal closing lineup? 1:17:55 Jayson Tatum is (coming) BACK 1:26:35 Unrivaled championship recap Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a special episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!  Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Myles Ehrlich (Pull Up with Myles & Owen podcast) to discuss the latest in Unrivaled. Myles was on the scene in Brooklyn as the semi-finals were played in Barclays Center on Monday night. He shares his impressions of the atmosphere before the guys dig into the matchups and preview Wednesday's final.  To close the show, they discuss this year's MVP and All-Unrivaled teams and talk through their voting process and toughest omissions.  If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.  1:38 Unrivaled in Brooklyn -- the atmosphere  5:43 Phantom-Vinyl recap 12:55 Mist-Breeze recap 23:40 Phantom-Mist preview 32:35 MVP discussion 37:30 All-Unrivaled teams discussion Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones take a look at a tightly contested East play-in picture. The Hornets have been one of the best teams in the league for months now. The Hawks are rolling, but have tests coming up. Can the Orlando Magic find consistency? Can the Milwaukee Bucks play their way into the play-in picture? If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 0:00 Welcome 3:40 Charlotte Hornets 21:04 Orlando Magic 27:08 Atlanta Hawks 38:11 Milwaukee Bucks Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Ku Khahil (LockedOnPistons) to discuss the league-best Detroit Pistons. The discussion ranges from the growth of Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson's shifting (and sometimes confusing) role offensively, JB Bickerstaff's impact, the Pistons' title chances and more. From there, the guys have a conversation about Paolo Banchero -- and the conversation around Paolo Banchero. They discuss his strengths, his weaknesses, how Orlando's context impacts him, and if it's fair to question his place as a no-doubt-about-it building block. Finally, Nekias reveals the rest of his Unrivaled award ballot (DPOY, Coach of the Year, All-Unrivaled Teams) to Steve as the two discuss a talented field of candidates. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 1:53 Preseason expectations for the Pistons 6:52 Impressions of JB Bickerstaff's tenure 11:58 Growth of Cade Cunningham 33:02 Ausar Thompson's role and usage 43:42 Rapid fire questions (Cade MVP, DET vs the West, best lineup, Duren's ranking among East bigs) 47:58 Paolo Banchero conversation 01:06:23 Unrivaled awards  Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss bounce around the Western Conference for a how-good-should-we-feel check-in. The Thunder and Spurs (winners of nine straight!) have separated themselves from the pack; how poised are the Rockets, Nuggets, Lakers, or Timberwolves to make a run? Do they have a fatal flaw in their profile? From there, the guys recap the recent happenings in Unrivaled -- from Angel Reese's return, the Phantom and Laces' battle for the top seed, and potential dark-horses in this year's postseason. Finally, Nekias talks through his top candidates for MVP with Steve, with official ballots due this week. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 1:50 How to decipher post-All-Star break play 10:42 Houston Rockets 24:55 Denver Nuggets 37:16 Los Angeles Lakers 54:26 Minnesota Timberwolves 01:02:53 Salute to the Spurs 01:09:45 Unrivaled thoughts Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss Cade Cunningham's awesome performance against the Knicks (42 points, 8 rebounds, 13 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks), as well as his status in the league. Is he gunning for MVP? Is he the best player in the league right now? From there, the guys open up the Dunker Spot mailbag. They talk through anti-tanking proposals sent in by the Dunkers, explore the Dallas Wings' ability to compete immediately with Paige Bueckers, share their favorite-looking jumpers in the NBA and much more! Finally, the guys preview the upcoming slate of Unrivaled games -- Angel Reese is back, y'all! -- with the playoffs rapidly approaching. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 2:27 Cade Cunningham is awesome 11:21 Anti-tanking rules are coming (plus proposals from the mailbag) 26:33 Appreciating Alanna Smith's defense 29:51 Deni Avdija's right-hand drives 33:25 Can Paige Bueckers and the Wings contend for a title next season? 37:05 Kawhi Leonard or Chelsea Gray shot-making? 39:17 Most aesthetically pleasing jump shots in the NBA 41:46 Why players are more willing to compete in the 3PT contest vs Dunk contest 44:36 Factors impacting the "Face of the League" selection 47:54 Ayo Dosunmu's 6th Man of the Year chances 50:22 What should Kings fans look forward to for the rest of the season? 53:12 The schematic balancing act of implementing new players + Nekias' basketball background 58:37 Who's the most rudderless team in the NBA? 01:00:10 Unrivaled preview Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their broad thoughts on this year's All-Star Weekend, before breaking down their favorite (and funniest) moments from each event. From there, the guys discuss a few storylines they'll be following closely as we begin the post-All-Star push towards the postseason. They talk about the Rockets and Timberwolves needing to find consistency, the importance of Jalen Williams, Jayson Tatum's potential return to the Celtics and more.Finally, the guys recap the 1-on-1 tournament -- congrats to Chelsea Gray! -- before previewing the upcoming double-header as we get closer to the playoffs.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.0:00 General All-Star Weekend thoughts12:45 Rising Stars recap19:51 Shooting Stars recap23:50 Three-Point Shootout recap29:50 Dunk Contest recap38:17  All-Star Game recap59:47 Can the Rockets and Wolves find consistency?1:08:00 Jalen Williams rounding into form01:10:43 Who's the second-best team in the East?01:12:25 How much will Jayson Tatum factor into the second half of the season?01:14:30 Unrivaled 1v1 recap + double-header preview Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have an action-packed episode of 'The Dunker Spot' coming your way!Steve Jones and Nekias Duncan give you the latest news and updates surrounding the 2026 All-Star Weekend. They dive into their predictions for Team USA vs. World, who will come out victorious in the skills competitions and what to expect with the new format.Next, they dive into the news of the NBA fining the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers hefty amounts for tanking. Does the league have a tanking problem? What are possible solutions? Plus, Angel Reese is back in Unrivaled! They give their takeaways, recap the 1v1 tournament and preview the latest matchups. All that and more!1:03 Rising Stars showcase preview9:29 3-point contest preview14:35 Shooting Stars competition preview18:07 Dunk contest preview22:14 New format expectations27:26 All-Star replacements32:16 Lineup predictions35:26 Key players to watch38:25 Team USA vs. World predictions39:02 Jazz & Pacers fined47:40 Unrivaled takeaways & thoughts Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have an action-packed episode of 'The Dunker Spot' coming your way!To kick us off, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones take a look at how the big movers from the trade deadline have already affected their new squads. James Harden making his impact on Cleveland, Jaren Jackson Jr. doing what he can on a tanking Utah and more!From there, the fellas dive into the fracas from the Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons matchup, where the Hornets also saw their 9-game win streak snapped.Finally, to round out the show, Nekias and Steve break down all the Unrivaled action from the weekend, break down a trade, and preview the highly anticipated 1-on-1 tournament.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us atdunkerspot@yahoo.com.1:24 James Harden debuts with Cavs11:57 Jaren Jackson Jr. debuts with Jazz18:43 NBA tanking?24:36 Nikola Vucevic debuts with Celtics33:25 Jose Alvarado debuts with Knicks38:09 Ayo Dosunmu debuts with Timberwolves46:20 Chicago Bulls' newest guards51:29 Jared McCain debuts with OKC54:00 Pistons vs. Hornets brawl57:41 Cam Thomas debuts with Bucks1:00:26 Unrivaled discussion (weekend recap, trade talk, 1-on-1 preview) Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!The NBA trade deadline has officially passed, and we have plenty of deals to sort through. Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the headliners like Jaren Jackson Jr. (Utah), Anthony Davis (Washington), and James Harden (Cleveland); stealthier acquisitions like Ivica Zubac (Indiana) and Nikola Vucevic (Boston), and much more.From there, the guys discuss the winners and losers of #TradeSZN. Teams like the Pistons, Thunder and Hornets should feel pretty good; the Heat and Rockets? Not so much. Players like Spencer Jones and Dominick Barlow should have more security; guys like Cam Thomas will be looking for a new home.Finally, they preview the weekend slate of Unrivaledgames -- plenty of standings shuffling could be on the way! -- and Nekias reveals his media ballot for the upcoming 1-on-1 Tournament.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us atdunkerspot@yahoo.com.2:15 -- Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Jazz9:57 -- Anthony Davis to the Wizards15:55 -- Ivica Zubac to the Pacers22:53 -- Kristaps Porzingis to the Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga to the Hawks28:21 -- Nikola Vucevic to the Celtics33:12 -- Trade Deadline Winners01:03:01 -- Nekias' Miami Heat rant01:10:38 -- Other Trade Deadline losers + Cam Thomas landing spots01:19:57-- Unrivaled preview + 1-on-1 ballot reveal Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We're a couple of days away from the NBA trade deadline, and thingsare heating up. Could James Harden (and Darius Garland) be on themove? The guys discuss the latest there, as well as give their initialthoughts on the three-team trade involving the Cavs, Kings, and Bulls.From there, the guys discuss the biggest (or most interesting)defensive trends and tactics across the league. Among the thingsbrought up: a rise of full-court pressure, increased willingness tosend help (or switch!) from the strong side corner, and funky zonedefenses from teams like the Lakers and TimberwolvesFinally, they close by recapping the weekend slate of Unrivaledgames, including a historic outing in Philadelphia. They discuss the record-breaking attendance and what it means, salute the shot makingof Marina Mabrey, and bounce around with some general team thoughts.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 4:07 -- Is a James Harden/Darius Garland swap happening? 4:07 -- Is a James Harden/Darius Garland swap happening?16:57 -- Cavs/Kings/Bulls trade discussion39:30 — All-Star reaction41:48 -- Defensive trends across the league01:08:48 -- Unrivaled recap Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly "ready for a new home" -- which opens a host of questions. Should the Bucks move him? If so, how soon,and who makes sense for him? Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss it all.From there, the guys talk about the very-good-but-kinda-flawed Houston Rockets. From the budding Kevin Durant-Alperen Sengun two-man game, to the highs and lows of the Amen Thompson experience, to the importance of role guys like Reed Sheppard and Jabari Smith.Finally, they close by previewing the upcoming slate of Unrivaled games. Friday's slate will be played in Philadelphia, the first time Unrivaled has taken its show on the road! The guys talk about those matchups, as well as some interesting lineup and advanced data throughthe early portion of the season.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.1:34 -- Giannis Antetokounmpo trade discussion20:55 -- Houston Rockets deep dive52:19-- Unrivaled weekend preview Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

It's an action-packed episode of 'The Dunker Spot'! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down whether what we're seeing across the NBA is a 'Trend' or a 'Trap'? From there, the guys dive into the big questions that the Magic and the Bucks have to answer ahead of the trade deadline. Is it time for Milwaukee to move on from Giannis? The Rising Stars rosters are out! Who deserved the nod and who got snubbed? To wrap things up, they take a look at the action from Unrivaled, corner threes, no calls, dunks and more! If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. (0:00) Welcome(01:30) Trend or Trap?(2:22) Trend or Trap: Cade Cunningham vs. traps(28:54)Teams with the biggest question marks(54:41)NBA Rising Stars announced(01:00: 54) Unrivaled takeaways Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!The New York Knicks have struggled since their NBA Cup win over the Spurs; Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones assess their concern level, talkthrough what's wrong, and discuss potential fixes to turn things around.From there, the guys continue their mid-season award check-ins by talking through their Rookie of the Year, All-Rookie Team, and Coachof the Year selections. Finally, they close by previewing the upcoming slate of Unrivaled games.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.1:37 -- New York Knicks discussion35:20 -- Rookie awards01:31:02— Coach of the Year01:37:05 -- Unrivaled weekend preview Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the unfortunate season-ending injury to Jimmy Butler, and the ramifications that may have on the Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga.From there, the guys react to the All-Star starters for each conference being announced, then try their hands at predicting whothe coaches will select as reserves. Finally, they react to this most recent weekend of Unrivaled basketball.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.1:47 -- Jimmy Butler out for season 15:28 -- All-Star starters announced38:44 -- MVP discussion56:42 -- All-NBA discussion1:10:45 -- Unrivaled takeaways from the weekend Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the now-streaking Oklahoma City Thunder, fresh off a pair of blow-out wins against potential Western Conference contenders. From Shai's process against traps to OKC's effective game plan against Victor Wembanyama (on both ends), the guys break down what they've liked and what they're keeping an eye on. From there, they give their early thoughts on the Most Improved Player award -- how the award should be decided on, and some names they have in consideration right now.(Don't worry, a full-blown deep dive on the award will be coming soon!)The guys then preview the upcoming slate of Unrivaled games, sharing the matchups, lineups and scheme questions they're most interested about. Finally, Hall of Famer Becky Hammon (head coach, Las Vegas Aces) joins the show to discuss her journey and upcoming documentary, her evolution as a coach, coaching A'ja Wilson and so much more.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.5:34 -- OKC problem solving8:06 -- OKC offense vs Spurs15:06 -- Shai dealing with traps + overall decisiveness22:47 -- OKC defense28:07 -- Most Improved check-in40:57 -- Unrivaled weekend preview50:46 -- Becky Hammon interview Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!For this episode, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones cycle through each conference and place teams in tiers. Are the Thunder still in a class of their own, or should they have company? How big is the elite tier in the East? Who's truly capable of making a (Conference) Finals run? From there, the guys discuss Joel Embiid's recent play and what it means, teams looking for answers against Victor Wembanyama, and the latest on Ja Morant.Finally, the guys discuss some of the elite performances and interesting trends developing so far in Unrivaled.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.9:24 -- Western Conference tiers25:47 -- Eastern Conference tiers43:35 -- Joel Embiid blending into the Sixers' offense47:38 — Ja Morant (and maybe Jaren Jackson Jr) could be available57:32  -- How teams are trying to poke at Victor Wembanyama defensively1:04:24  -- Unrivaled takeaways from the weekend Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down all angles of the Trae Young-to-Washington trade: how will he fit, who will he help, what does he have to prove, and what his situation says about the state of small guards in the NBA. We also explore how CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, for however long they're in Atlanta, can boost the Hawks -- and if the Hawks should make other moves.From there, the guys discuss the breakout season of Anthony Edwards and where he slots into the MVP discussion and the second round of All-Star voting (welcome to the top 20, Scottie Barnes and Cooper Flagg).Finally, the guys discuss the upcoming slate of Unrivaled games -- with Nekias providing some insight from his time in Miami.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.1:00 -- Trae Young to the Wizards22:50 -- CJ McCollum, Corey Kispert to the Hawks33:27 — Anthony Edwards is leveling up50:56 -- Second All-Star voting returns57:54 -- Unrivaled practice takeaways + weekend preview Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We're bouncing around on today's episode of The Dunker Spot!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the surging Boston Celtics, who recently climbed to the East's second seed. They discuss their current standing and the non-Jaylen Brown standouts, as well as appreciate the level of buy-in Joe Mazzulla has gotten from this group.From there, they bounce around. From the Pistons' consistent winning, to the Nuggets finding offense without Nikola Jokic, playoff-level questions for the Rockets and Thunder (what's going on there?), a Rudy Gobert check-in and more.Finally, the guys close the show with reactions to the first day of the Unrivaled season.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.(2:08) -- Boston Celtics(9:45)-- A quick Pistons salute(15:19) -- Back to the Celtics(24:13) -- Portland Trail Blazers(31:46) -- Denver Nuggets(41:20) -- Atlanta Hawks(45:36) -- Houston Rockets(51:21) -- Oklahoma City Thunder(56:36) -- Rudy Gobert(01:03:27) -- Unrivaled takeaways Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

Happy New Year from The Dunker Spot!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones dissect two of the most interesting teams in the league to this point: the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers.How good are they/ What are the growth areas? How seriously should we take them come playoff time?Then, the guys discuss the breakout campaign Jaylen Brown is currently on.They close with thoughts on the upcoming Unrivaled season, slated to tip off on Monday.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.(2:13) — Los Angeles Lakers(33:15) — Philadelphia 76ers(58:49) — Jaylen Brown's breakout(01:10:28) — Key questions heading into Season 2 of Unrivaled

Happy New Year's Eve-Eve from The Dunker Spot!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the hot play of the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat and surprisingly-plucky Brooklyn Nets. Next, they check in on the San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks.Finally, the guys react to the first return of All-Star voting. There may be a rant included.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.(1:44) — How to evaluate this stage of the NBA season(7:33) — Los Angeles Clippers(21:21) — Miami Heat(27:21) — Quick check-in on the Pistons' offense(30:08) — Brooklyn Nets(36:54) — San Antonio Spurs(43:18) — Oklahoma City Thunder(47:40) — Cleveland Cavaliers(50:34) — Quick Atlanta Hawks disappointment(52:18) — First All-Star returns are out(01:10:46) Free Throws

Happy Holidays from The Dunker Spot!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones went back to the mailbag for this one.Questions range from the Minnesota Lynx's ideal draft strategy, to the Portland Trail Blazers' late-game offense, to the Houston Rockets' ideal closing five, to zone-beaters for rec league basketball teams. We bounced around quite a bit — thank you to everyone who sent in questions.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.(1:29) — What should the Minnesota Lynx do with the #2 overall pick?(4:28) — Examining Marina Mabrey landing spots + the most entertaining Unrivaled team(7:38) — What's the most top-heavy position in the (W)NBA?(10:21) — How do coaches decide when to make an adjustment?(22:53) — What's behind teams being able to erase big leads more easily?(28:55) — What lineup(s) should the Rockets close playoff games with?(33:50) — How sustainable is the Pelicans' offense?(38:28) — Examining the Blazers' late-game offense & Tiago Splitter(43:43) — What can we take away from this Pacers season?(49:28) — The perception around Bam vs Evan Mobley, Jaden McDaniels' switching, and 2nd round pick trade value(57:52) — Memorable role player performances(01:01:49) — How should rec-level teams attack a 2-3 zone?

Happy Holidays from The Dunker Spot!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones previewed this year's Christmas slate.We have Cavaliers vs. Knicks, Spurs vs. Thunder, Rockets vs. Lakers, Mavericks vs Warriors and Timberwolves vs. Nuggets as the nightcap. Steve and Nekias are examining the key matchups, mini-battles and potential swing factors in each game.Also, shout out to Wilt Chamberlain.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.(1:17) — Cavs-Knicks(15:23) — Spurs-Thunder(30:32) — Mavs-Warriors(42:22) — Rockets-Lakers(54:16) — Wolves-Nuggets

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot on deck!With All-Star voting officially live, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their current All-Star teams — the games played minimum is (annoyingly, amusingly) in play for Nekias.From there, they salute the NBA Cup champion Knicks and dive further into the shifts they've made offensively. They discuss the uptick in tempo, the empowerment of non-Brunson/KAT initiators, their lineup versatility and more.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.(5:38) — West All-Star thoughts(20:46) — East All-Star thoughts(39:44) — Knicks offense breakdown(59:14) — Free Throws

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot on deck!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the MVP and ROY races — the top two for each award will be heavily contested throughout the year. Then, the guys react to a thrilling game between the Rockets and Nuggets, and open a broader discussion about the top of the West.From there, they quickly salute the Knicks before diving into the Spurs' upset victory over the historically-good Thunder. They examine Victor Wembanyama's impact — and the ways the Thunder bothered him — as well as potential growth areas for the Thunder to hone in on. Then, it's a quick peek into Tuesday night's Final between the Spurs and Knicks.(1:59) — MVP discussion(30:51) — Rookie of the Year discussion(48:08) — HOU/DEN thoughts + Who's the 2nd best team in the West?(01:01:27) — NBA Cup discussion (NYK salute, OKC-SA, NYK-SA thoughts)

Ahead of this weekend's NBA Cup slate, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones recap how the Magic, Knicks, Thunder and Spurs earned victories in the quarterfinals.Then, the guys preview the semifinals — Knicks-Magic and Spurs-Thunder — asking and answering big picture questions about each matchup.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.(1:22) — Heat-Magic(13:08) — Knicks-Raptors(20:25) — Suns-Thunder(27:31) — Lakers-Spurs(35:55) — Knicks-Magic preview(51:52) — Spurs-Thunder preview

Ahead of this week's NBA Cup slate, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones offer temperature checks in the West, ask key questions of the East, and bounce around with observations — and ice-in-cereal 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(1:29) — Suns-Thunder(16:24) — Lakers-Spurs(29:49) — Orlando Magic(45:02) — Toronto Raptors(50:51) — Dallas Mavericks(58:37) — Golden State Warriors(01:00:57) — Player Shoutouts(01:10:19) — Free Throws

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones have an honest conversation about the Los Angeles Clippers and the Chris Paul fallout, and talk through how the Clippers can still salvage their season.From there, they check in on the Milwaukee Bucks in light of the recent Giannis Antetokounmpo injury, break down the excellent play of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, then close with a round of 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(2:48) — Los Angeles Clippers(30:00) — Chris Paul(45:59) — Milwaukee Bucks(54:09) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is leveling up(01:06:35) — Free Throws

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are back to bounce around the league!First, they discuss the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks racking up wins despite missing key talent. From there, they discuss the good-but-just-how-good Boston Celtics, the streaking Memphis Grizzlies (Edey time!), and the disappointing Los Angeles Clippers.Finally, they close the show with some well deserved player shoutouts; Steve also hits Nekias with a Free Throw he wasn't prepared for.Fun all around!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(1:22) — San Antonio Spurs(13:29) — New York Knicks(33:58) — Boston Celtics(53:48) — Memphis Grizzlies(01:06:17) — Los Angeles Clippers(01:11:59) — Player Shoutouts (plus an evil Free Throw)

For the first time this NBA season, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones go to the Dunker Spot mailbag!They answer questions about league-wide defensive trends, potential shifts to the Heat's offense, Michael Porter Jr. trade destinations and much more.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(1:27) — Common themes for teams that have made leaps this year(8:41) — Will we see more zone and/or college-style press defenses?(18:05) — Who are we most excited to see explore and develop during the Unrivaled season?(24:20) — How do we judge (good) defense + potential Michael Porter Jr. trade destinations(35:43) — Building defensive chemistry + potential tweaks to Miami's offense moving forward(45:48) — How will young role players fill in for key rotation pieces across the league?(49:46) — What makes the Cade Cunningham/Jalen Duren partnership effective + a Jaden Ivey trade idea(56:52) — Who could use Trendon Watford?(59:09) — Is it time for NBA realignment?(01:02:22) — An All-Star game format suggestion(01:06:23) — Does LeBron, Luka, and Austin Reaves make up the best passing trio EVER?(01:12:52) — Gary Payton II conversation

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones salute the streaking Pistons, Heat, and Raptors, then talk about teams, players and other things they're grateful for this season. From Chris Paul, to absurd Thunder runs, to alternate courts, to broadcast gimmicks. Basketball is awesome and we're glad we have it.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(1:24) — Detroit Pistons(9:29) — Miami Heat(18:35) — Toronto Raptors(25:20) — Teams (and things) we're grateful for(41:41) — Players we're grateful for

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down the season debut of LeBron James, discussing the positives, growth areas, and things to keep track of as the sample grows.Then, they react to the recent reporting surrounding LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets. How did we get here, how solvable is it, and who are some potential fits for LaMelo if the plug is pulled?Finally, the guys check in on the Sacramento Kings. The vibes are bad and the record is worse; they discuss the current state and how they should move 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(1:20) — LeBron James' debut(22:51) — LaMelo Ball discussion(43:13) — Should the Sacramento Kings blow this up?