The Dunker Spot

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue with their Conference Finals analysis! We have two games in the chamber between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers. The guys discuss the Knicks' 2-0 series lead: how they got there, the questions the Cavs will have to answer, and potential tweaks we may see moving forward. From there, the guys shift to the West to break down the Oklahoma City Thunder's series-tying Game 2 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. They discuss the biggest storylines, adjustments from Game 1 to Game 2, and the potential counterpunches the Spurs may throw in Game 3. Finally, the guys shift to the WNBA to bounce around! They check in on the 3-2 Indiana Fever and 3-3 Toronto Tempo as they both look to establish themselves on both ends of the floor. They then share the games they're most looking forward to over the weekend, and close with a mix of player shoutouts and a Free Throw that still has Nekias shaking his head. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:02 Cavs-Knicks 31:36 Spurs-Thunder 56:06 Indiana Fever 01:11:38 Toronto Tempo 01:22:38 Games of the Week(end) 01:27:31 Player shoutouts 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 gear up for the Conference Final! They discuss the all-time classic we witnessed in Game 1 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, with Victor Wembanyama breaking our brains en route to a victory. From the loud performances, quieter adjustments, and biggest questions heading into Game 2 and beyond, the guys cover it all. From there, the guys put a bow on the Eastern Conference semifinals. They salute the season of the Detroit Pistons, praise the Cleveland Cavaliers for their dominant Game 7 victory, then spend a little more time previewing their upcoming matchup against the New York Knicks. Finally, the guys shift to the WNBA to bounce around! They discuss the 4-1 Las Vegas Aces and some of the structural differences (allocation of touches, pace of play) they've displayed so far. They also circle back to the Dallas Wings following a bounce-back win over the Washington Mystics, examine the interesting start (and rotation patterns) of the Mystics, and salute some early rookie standouts. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 3:06 -- Spurs-Thunder 39:39 -- Cavs-Pistons wrap-up 46:45 -- Cavs-Knicks 54:54 -- Las Vegas Aces 1:07:50 -- Dallas Wings 1:12:32 -- Washington Mystics 1:21:06 -- Quick Indiana Fever thoughts 1:24:45 -- Rookie shoutouts 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 continue dissecting second round playoff action! The Cleveland Cavaliers and the San Antonio Spurs have taken 3-2 series leads over the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves respectively. The guys discuss what happened in Game 5, what they'll be looking for in Game 6 and 7 (if needed), and give early thoughts on Spurs-Thunder and Cavs-Knicks just in case the Conference Finals start before Tuesday. From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to bounce around! They discuss the Dallas Wings' tough loss to the Minnesota Lynx, the ensuing postgame presser from Wings head coach Jose Fernandez, and the early returns (and growth areas) for the Wings' defense. They also check in on the Los Angeles Sparks, salute the currently-undefeated Chicago Sky and Atlanta Dream, and share the games they're most excited about heading into the weekend. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com (1:53) Cavaliers-Pistons (16:40) Early Cavaliers-Knicks questions (21:08) Spurs-Timberwolves (31:42) Early Spurs-Thunder questions (36:28) Giannis trade candidates (53:33) Dallas Wings (1:08:27) Los Angeles Sparks (1:15:44) Chicago Sky (1:34) Atlanta Dream (1:28:47) Games of the week(end) Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a special bonus episode of The Dunker Spot! In honor of the WNBA season kicking off, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their early WNBA award candidates. The duo breaks down who their undisputed number one MVP candidates are. Will Aja Wilson continue her MVP run? They give their insight. Next, they give their early favorites for Defensive Player of the Year, and Nekias explains why guards and wings matter. Who are their dark horse selections? The answers may surprise you. Later, they share why Olivia Miles and Flau'jae Johnson have stepped up as their favorites for Rookie of the Year candidates, share their dark horse candidates for Sixth Player of the Year, and which players are taking All-Star leaps for their Most Improved Player candidates. Plus, will Becky Hammon be named Coach of the Year?  All that and more!  1:55 MVP candidates 19:03 Defensive Player of the Year candidates 25:25 Rookie of the Year candidates 35:20 Sixth Player of the Year candidates 41:20 Most Improved Player candidates 46:46 Coach of the Year candidates  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 continue dissecting second-round playoff action! They salute the Thunder and Knicks for their sweeps of the Lakers and Sixers, respectively, then dig into what comes next for LeBron's future and the Sixers as a whole. They also react to both Cavs-Pistons and Wolves-Spurs being tied at 2-2, and discuss the important battlegrounds heading into each best-of-three sprint. From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to react to the opening slate of regular-season hoops! They bounce around the league with their early observations, highlighting the schemes and player performances that caught their eye from the weekend. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 1:11 Lakers-Thunder 16:14 Cavaliers-Pistons 29:34 Knicks-Sixers 40:14 Spurs-Timberwolves 46:36 WNBA opening weekend takeaways 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 continue dissecting second-round playoff action! They react to the first two games of the Cavs-Pistons and Lakers-Thunder series, sharing their key takeaways and potential pivot points as those series shift to Cleveland and Los Angeles, respectively. Then, the guys react to the Game 2 victories of the Knicks (over the Sixers) and Spurs (over the Wolves) and discuss what we may see in Philadelphia and Minnesota, respectively. From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to finish off the preview of the upcoming season! After discussing their top contenders on Tuesday, they shift to the retooling, rebuilding, and expansion teams hitting the scene. They highlight the areas (and players) they're excited about, then discuss potential problem areas they'll monitor as the season goes on. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 1:27 Cavaliers-Pistons 20:01 Lakers-Thunder 30:56 Knicks-Sixers 39:48 Spurs-Timberwolves 50:04 Dallas Wings 59:36 Chicago Sky 01:05:13 Golden State Valkyries 01:12:03 Seattle Storm 01:17:51 Connecticut Sun 01:22:04 Washington Mystics 01:26: 13 Toronto Tempo + Portland Fire 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 begin dissecting second-round playoff action! They react to the Game 1 victories of the Knicks and Timberwolves, then discuss potential tweaks we may see from the Sixers and Spurs.  They also preview the other second-round series -- Lakers-Thunder and Cavs-Pistons -- by digging into the matchups, lineups, and schematic battles that could decide each winner. From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to begin previewing the upcoming season! They start with their top contenders heading into the season, first highlighting the areas (and players) they're excited about, then discussing potential problem areas they'll monitor as the season goes on. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 0:00 Welcome 1:35 Knicks-Sixers 15:33 Spurs-Timberwolves 34:35 Lakers-Thunder 49:02 Cavaliers-Pistons 01:01:18 Las Vegas Aces 01:08:58 New York Liberty 01:15:41 Atlanta Dream 01:20:55 Indiana Fever 01:24:51 Phoenix Mercury 01:28:54 Minnesota Lynx & Los Angeles Sparks   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 continue dissecting first-round playoff action! They salute the Timberwolves and Knicks for winning their series, examine what's next for the Nuggets and Hawks, then share what they'll be looking for as the first round comes to a close this weekend. From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to talk through more preseason action! Azzi Fudd makes her preseason debut as she, Paige Bueckers and the new-look Dallas Wings take on the Caitlin Clark-led Indiana Fever. The guys discuss how the Wings looked to attack, the usage of Bueckers and Fudd within the high-paced offense, and some early returns on the Wings' defense. Clark's comfort inside the arc -- as a driver and mid-range scorer -- popped in this one for the Fever. How scary can they be when Aliyah Boston re-enters the equation? Angel Reese also made her preseason debut with the Atlanta Dream, returning to her old stomping grounds to take on the Chicago Sky. The context around Reese is different, as was her usage. The guys discuss the positives of those shifts on both ends of the floor, and how Reese can become even more impactful as she gains more reps within the new system. We finally got a look at the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire. Nekias and Steve talk through the early returns of their foundations -- spacing, defensive activity, and overall empowerment. There's a lot to like and build on! If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 01:15 Nuggets-Timberwolves 18:44 Spurs-Timberwolves preview 33:00 Knicks-Hawks 44:15 Sixers-Celtics (with potential-Knicks thoughts) 49:00 Lakers-Rockets 53:04 Cavaliers-Raptors 54:49 Pistons-Magic 59:09 Azzi Fudd's Wings debut 01:08:29 Angel Reese's Dream debut 01:18:25 Other WNBA preseason takeaways 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 continue dissecting first-round playoff action! They share their biggest takeaways from this weekend's action, then talk through which of the trailing teams (Pistons, Nuggets, Rockets, Sixers, Blazers) may be cooked. From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to talk through the early returns of preseason action! Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever wowed with their tempo, while the early returns of the Liberty's spacing tweaks were encouraging. We got the debuts of Ariel Atkins (Sparks), Rickea Jackson (Sky), Chennedy Carter (Aces) and others. The rookies also made strong impressions! From lottery picks like Olivia Miles (Lynx), Lauren Betts (Mystics), and Gabriela Jaquez (Sky), to other first rounders like Flau'jae Johnson (Storm), Raven Johnson (Fever) and Cotie McMahon (Mystics); even later picks like Ta'Niya Latson (Sparks) and Rori Harmson (Mystics) had an impactful run. Nekias and Steve talked through what they liked, what they'll be monitoring, and what they're excited about in the upcoming slate of games. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 01:21 Knicks - Hawks 9:58 Cavs - Raptors 19:34 Pistons - Magic 29:55 Are they cooked: Nuggets vs. Timberwolves 38:21 Are they cooked: Lakers vs. Rockets 44:06 Are they cooked: Celtics vs. 76ers 47:59 Are they cooked: Spurs vs. Blazers 49:39 Are they cooked: OKC vs. Suns 54:00 WNBA Preseason Takeaways 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 continue dissecting first-round playoff action! They share their biggest takeaways from the Game 2s & 3s we've gotten, then go back to the Panic Meter for the teams that suffered tough (injury) losses. From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to talk through the upcoming slate of preseason action. We'll get fresh looks at 10 of the W's 15 teams this weekend -- Fever, Liberty, Sparks, Sky, Mercury, Lynx, Mystics, Storm, Valkyries, and the Aces. Nekias and Steve share what they're excited about -- and what they'll be monitoring -- concerning each of those teams. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 2:12 -- Nuggets-Timberwolves 15:48 -- Knicks-Hawks 32:25-- Cavs-Raptors 38:38 --Panic meter: Lakers-Rockets 47:46 -- Panic meter: Spurs-Blazers 53:22 -- Panic meter: Celtics-Sixers 58:58 -- Panic meter: Pistons-Magic 01:05:11-- Panic meter: Thunder-Suns 01:09:33-- WNBA Preseason 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! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to the opening weekend of playoff action. They share their biggest takeaways from each series, and introduce a Panic Meter for the teams that suffered tough losses. From there, the guys shift to the WNBA and talk through some of the interesting storylines percolating with training camp officially underway -- and preseason action right around the corner. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 01:10 Nuggets-Timberwolves 16:33 Knicks-Hawks 29:39 Lakers-Rockets 35:28 Panic meter: Pistons 46:34 Panic meter: Raptors 56:43 Panic meter: Suns 01:02:23 Panic meter: Sixers 01:07:11 Panic meter: Blazers 01:10:30 WNBA updates 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 preview the other playoff series we know about: Spurs-Blazers in the West, Celtics-Sixers in the East. They discuss their biggest schematic, matchup, and lineup questions ahead of each series. From there, the guys look ahead to the potential 1-8 matchups in each conference, sharing their biggest point of intrigue for every possible combination: Pistons-Hornets, Pistons-Magic, Thunder-Warriors, and Thunder-Suns. Finally, the guys shift to the WNBA and react to the latest (notable) free agency moves from the past couple of days, then share their winners and losers of the offseason. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 1:10 -- Spurs-Blazers 20:38 -- Celtics-Sixers 36:45 -- Hornets/Magic vs Pistons 45:18 -- Suns/Warriors vs Thunder 51:51 -- Aces sign Chennedy Carter 58:40 -- Liberty re-sign Betnijah Laney-Hamilton (plus Satou Sabally terms) 01:06:37 -- Tempo sign Temi Fagbenle 01:10:28 -- Evaluating the Dallas Wings' direction 01:17:33 -- Free agency winners & losers Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

On an action-packed episode of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their picks for all of the NBA's awards. Steve and Nekias react to the news that Cade Cunnningham and Luka Doncic have won their appeals with the NBA, and give their take on how that will impact the MVP race. From there the guys breakdown a tight contest for Rookie of the Year, as well as who should win 6th man and more on this episode of The Dunker Spot! If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 1:00 Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham win their appeals 8:00 Who should win NBA MVP? 14:42 All NBA First Team 23:06 NBA All Defense  30:03 NBA Rookie of the Year 34:35 NBA 6th Man of the Year 37:32 NBA Coach of the Year 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 preview the playoff series we know about: Nuggets-Timberwolves and Lakers-Rockets in the West, Cavaliers-Raptors and Knicks-Hawks in the East. They discuss their biggest schematic, matchup, and lineup questions ahead of each series. From there, the guys shift to the WNBA and react to a wild week(end) of movement. They start with the WNBA draft and discuss the biggest selections, with thoughts on the top-five and more. They continue their WNBA discussion by analyzing some of the biggest free agency swings of the cycle so far. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 1:40 -- Nuggets-Wolves 19:22 -- Lakers-Rockets 34:54 -- Cavs-Raptors 51:04 -- Knicks-Hawks 01:04:30 -- WNBA draft discussion 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 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: