Podcast appearances and mentions of Steve Jones

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down the biggest trades of the week -- Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, LaMelo Ball to Minnesota, and the three-teamer that landed Julius Randle in Brooklyn and Nic Claxton in Chicago. On the WNBA side, the guys talk through Marina Mabrey's historic night, a two-game contender gut check from the Las Vegas Aces, and the latest round of All-Star voting. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 1:40 -- Giannis traded to Heat 26:21— LaMelo traded to Timberwolves 50:28— Julius Randle to Brooklyn, Nic Claxton to Chicago 55:48 -- NBA rumors (Jaylen Brown, Jalen Duren) 01:00:11 — Marina Mabrey drops 53 0:1:10:08 -- Aces vs Liberty/Wings 0:1:23:06 -- WNBA All-Star voting update Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Ben Pfeifer (EssentiallySports, Swish Theory) to talk all things NBA Draft! Ben shares his scouting philosophy and how it's evolved, then digs deep into this year's class. From there, the guys shift to the W to take stock of the league after a fun weekend of hoops. They discuss Angel Reese's growing comfort in Atlanta, the Washington Mystics' impressive road wins over the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx, and even bring back the Panic Meter to check in on the Liberty, Golden State Valkyries, and Indiana Fever. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:08 Is the Giannis Sweepstakes impacting any draft work/projections? 5:53 Evolution of the scouting process 16:50 AJ Dybantsa vs Darryn Peterson vs Cam Boozer 29:45 rarity + draft range of Aday Mara 33:21 What are people missing with Caleb Wilson? 38:45 Examining the guard group 54:27 Examining the frontcourt (wings, forwards, passing bigs) 01:07:31 Angel Reese thriving in Atlanta 01:16:53 The Mystics' big weekend 01:24:05 Panic Meter (Valkyries, Liberty, Fever) Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a fun, truly jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones put a bow on the 2025-26 season. They're joined by the great Zach Lowe to talk about the things that brought them joy this season. The trio discusses their favorite games, player performances, stretches of team play, breakout seasons, league trends and more. From there, the guys shift to the W to take stock of the league after Commissioner's Cup group play. Nekias and Steve share their league tiers -- the contenders, near-contenders, hopefuls and rebuilding groups -- before reacting to the first returns for All-Star voting. Finally, the guys are joined by Las Vegas Aces star Chelsea Gray -- the Point Gawd! -- for a wide-ranging interview including the Aces' offense, her relationship with Becky Hammon, the growth of A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young, controlling the team's music, Love Island and much more. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 3:45 -- What brought us joy with Zach Lowe 51:22 -- WNBA Tier rankings 01:23:55-- WNBA All-Star first returns 01:32:38 -- Chelsea Gray interview Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

Steve Jones and Charlie Poste join host Tom Stanley LIVE from Royal Ascot to cover Thursday and Friday's best bets. 18+ | BeGambleAware

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones put a bow on the NBA Finals! The New York Knicks, for the first time in 53 years, have won an NBA championship. The guys salute their journey, then give props to the San Antonio Spurs for their impressive year-one run. From there, the guys shift to the W as the Commissioner's Cup group play is nearing its end. They discuss the Las Vegas Aces' big win over the Minnesota Lynx to put them in the driver's seat out West, then salute the still-streaking New York Liberty for clinching a spot in the title game. Finally, they close with a mini-check in on the Los Angeles Sparks. Kelsey Plum is playing at an MVP level, and the defense is quietly making some strides. They've won their last three games; it might be time to keep a closer eye on them. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 1:35 Saluting the Knicks' journey 28:52 Saluting the Spurs' journey 39:09 A Mitch Johnson-related rant 52:26 Aces-Lynx 01:04:33 Liberty keep rolling 01:15:20 Here come the Sparks Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones turn their attention to the NBA Finals! Now that we've had time to decompress from a WILD Game 4, what actually matters about that game? The guys talk through some of their day-after takeaways, then look ahead to the potential series-ending Game 5. From there, the guys shift to the WNBA and give themselves a headache! All-Star voting is officially live (through June 27), which means it's time to discuss which four guards and six frontcourt players are worthy of STARTING the game.  A warning: Nekias *opens* with a position-based rant. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:07 -- Spurs-Knicks 33:45 —  Who will be Finals MVP as of now? 46:16 -- WNBA All-Star voting rant 56:59 -- Guard discussion 01:08:17 -- Frontcourt discussion 01:22:25 -- Closing questions (Fever guards, Aces guards, Veronica Burton and more) Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

On this action-packed edition of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down a historic night at MSG as the Knicks come back from 29 points down to take a commanding 3-1 lead against the Spurs.   0:25 Knicks' historic comeback vs. Spurs 7:46 Key takeaways from Game 4   Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! The Commissioner's Cup is well underway -- Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones have you covered with the early returns. They talk through the standings, discuss some of the most important upcoming matchups, and then bounce around the league with a few observations. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com (2:06) Standings check-in (5:23) Toronto Tempo (10:46) Portland Fire (20:08) Los Angeles Sparks (23:46) New York Liberty (28:41) Las Vegas Aces (37:58) Is the WNBA hierarchy being established? (41:12) Phoenix Mercury Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Yahoo Sports' Steve Jones (1:45) ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals! They discuss what the Spurs need from Wemby and whether the French superstar has more to give, who the Knicks need to step up more between KAT and Jalen Brunson, and much more! Then, Ailish and Justin are joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli (26:26). They break down his reporting surrounding Mike Babcock and the Edmonton Oilers before teeing up Game 5 Of The Stanley Cup Finals! They discuss the goaltending decisions from the Canes, Staal's incredible finals, and much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On another special late night edition of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to The Spurs snatching game 3 at MSG If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com (1:05) Initial thoughts and reactions (6:22) Stephon Castle and Wemby frustrate the Knicks (29:35) Jalen Brunson put in action Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

This episode of The UK Flooring Podcast sits down with Steve Jones, founder of Billy Bot AI, for a proper deep dive into how artificial intelligence is already changing the flooring industry.Steve has spent 20 years in flooring, running his own flooring business before spending the last year building AI software specifically for flooring companies. In this episode, he explains why AI is no longer just a tool for writing emails or tidying up a bit of copy. Used properly, it can help flooring businesses handle admin, build quotes, manage customer information, create documents, respond to enquiries, and save serious time behind the scenes.Tom and Steve get into the real opportunities, but also the risks. They discuss where AI can help, where human interaction still matters, why customer-facing AI can go wrong, and why businesses that ignore it completely could end up being left behind.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why most flooring businesses are only scratching the surface with AIHow AI can help with admin, emails, quotes, documents and customer follow-upWhy flooring-specific knowledge matters when using AI toolsThe difference between basic AI prompts and proper AI systemsWhy using several disconnected pieces of software can create more problemsHow AI could become the central “brain” of a flooring businessWhy customer conversations still need a human touchWhat happened when Tom used too much automation in a flooring inspections businessWhy estimators and admin-heavy roles could be the first to changeHow AI can help businesses become more productive without simply replacing peopleWhy Steve believes flooring businesses that ignore AI will fall behindWhat Billy Bot AI is, and how it has been built specifically for flooring companiesMemorable Quote:“AI should not be used to make you lazy. It should be used to make you more productive.”Speaker Information:Steve Jones is the founder of Billy Bot AI and has worked in the flooring industry for around 20 years. After running his own flooring business, he has spent the last year building AI software designed specifically for flooring companies, using his industry knowledge to help businesses reduce admin, improve quoting, and manage day-to-day operations more efficiently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a special late night edition of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to a wild ending in San Antonio as the Knicks steal both road games as the series switches to MSG. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com (01:45) Chaos in the final sequence (06:36) KAT has taken over (20:25) Wemby had an up and down night (32:16) Knicks bench comes up big (37:37) Game 3 lookahead  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 react to Thursday night's double-header, checking in on the Indiana Fever, Atlanta Dream, Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries. From there, the guys talk through the games they're most excited to watch over the next few days. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:28 -- Fever-Dream 21:41 -- Lynx-Valkyries 40:22 -- Games of the Week(end) Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

On this episode of Get Loud, Smoot and Jenks are reunited, and Fred is trying to become the Bo Jackson of bowling? The guys share their thoughts on what they’re seeing from OTAs so far and this Commanders new-look offense. Later on, Penn State play-by-play commentator Steve Jones joins for a Kaytron Allen scouting report. At the end, the crew reads your emails and talks about their summer favorites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones turn their attention to the NBA Finals! The San Antonio Spurs, fresh off knocking off the Oklahoma City Thunder in a thrilling Game 7, are set to take on the New York Knicks in a 1999 Finals rematch. The guys explore the series from all angles: matchups, lineups, schemes, potential adjustments, swing factors and more. From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to bounce around! They check in on the Golden State Valkyries, currently sporting one of the best records in the league behind their two-way effectiveness.  They then check back in with the Indiana Fever. Their defense -- and specifically the defense of Caitlin Clark -- became a major topic of discussion over the weekend. The guys have a nuanced conversation about where it is, the non-negotiables and what adjustments can be made. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:15 Thunder-Spurs wrap-up 13:10 Spurs-Knicks preview 51:41 Golden State Valkyries 01:07:07 Indiana Fever defense 01:24:01 Closing Thoughts (Dream/Fire, Leila Lacan, Phoenix Mercury) Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue with their Conference Finals analysis! The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs will play a Game 7 this weekend -- the first we've seen in the Western Conference Finals since 2018! They discuss the biggest storylines, adjustments from Game 5 to Game 6, and the potential counterpunches we may see in a pivotal Game 7. From there, Nekias gets #BigMad and lets off steam about the recent rounds of award voting. Finally, the guys shift to the WNBA to bounce around! They salute the league-best Minnesota Lynx, headlined by Rookie of the Year frontrunner Olivia Miles, a trio of former All-Stars (Natasha Howard, Courtney Williams, Kayla McBride), and the two-way production of veteran newcomer Nia Coffey. Props are also given to the Dallas Wings, winners of four of their last five since their headline-grabbing loss to the Lynx a couple of weeks ago. The show closes with the guys sharing the games they're most excited about this weekend, If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 1:52 -- Thunder-Spurs 38:45 -- Nekias gets #BigMad 56:47 -- Minnesota Lynx 01:12:07 -- Dallas Wings 01:25:26 -- Games of the Week(end) Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue with their Conference Finals analysis! The New York Knicks have punched their ticket to the NBA Finals for the first time in nearly 30 years! The guys discuss how they sealed the deal and close the chapter on the Cavs' season. From there, the guys shift to the West to break down the currently-tied series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. They discuss the biggest storylines, adjustments from Game 3 to Game 4, and the potential counterpunches the Thunder may throw in Game 5 and beyond. Finally, the guys shift to the WNBA to bounce around! They check in on the New York Liberty in the midst of a shaky start. They then salute the interesting starts of the Portland Fire and Seattle Storm as they both look to establish their principles and empower their young players. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 1:43 -Salute to the New York Knicks 31:45 Thunder-Spurs 55:15 New York Liberty 1:13:40 Portland Fire 01:24:48 Seattle Storm Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

The Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter are set to ignite stages across the United States and Canada in 2025 on a highly anticipated tour leg, the band's first U.S. tour since 2003.  At all the concerts, modern-day punk icon Carter joins the Sex Pistols' Steve Jones, Paul Cook, and Glen Matlock to perform the iconic 1977 album, Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols in its entirety, plus more, in celebration of the band's 50th anniversary. Tickets will be available starting Friday, April 4, at 10 a.m. local time at SexPistolsFeaturingFrankCarter.com. See below for the full list of concert dates. The monumental tour kicks off at Dallas' Longhorn Ballroom on September 16th, a fitting location as the Sex Pistols' chaotic 1978 performance there is released today on limited-edition white vinyl as Live in the U.S.A., (order HERE). Artist presale and other presale opportunities will be held from April 1st through 3rd. For more information, click HERE.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

The Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter are set to ignite stages across the United States and Canada in 2025 on a highly anticipated tour leg, the band's first U.S. tour since 2003.  At all the concerts, modern-day punk icon Carter joins the Sex Pistols' Steve Jones, Paul Cook, and Glen Matlock to perform the iconic 1977 album, Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols in its entirety, plus more, in celebration of the band's 50th anniversary. Tickets will be available starting Friday, April 4, at 10 a.m. local time at SexPistolsFeaturingFrankCarter.com. See below for the full list of concert dates. The monumental tour kicks off at Dallas' Longhorn Ballroom on September 16th, a fitting location as the Sex Pistols' chaotic 1978 performance there is released today on limited-edition white vinyl as Live in the U.S.A., (order HERE). Artist presale and other presale opportunities will be held from April 1st through 3rd. For more information, click HERE.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

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:

Steve Jones and Donn McClean join host Tom Stanley for a preview of the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday. 18+ | BeGambleAware

Enjoyed this free-wheeling conversation with Ex Sun, current Mirror and Racing TV tipster Steve Jones. Steve tells us why racing is getting safer and safer, why the Cheltenham Festival could do with being more competitive and how journalism has changed in the digital age. Intriguing to hear what goes into predicting a race and the rush of calling it correctly. Also discuss his family's lineage and how his grandad starred as as a jockey at The Cheltenham Festival in the 1940s. **********For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit the Sport and Life website: https://sportandlife.co.uk*************Chief Sponsor: Bang & Olufsen Cheltenham: https://stores.bang-olufsen.com/en/united-kingdom/cheltenham/unit-15-the-courtyard-montpellier-streetInfo on Sponsor Offerings: For 15% off Herring Shoes enter the code SPORTANDLIFE at checkout at - https://www.herringshoes.co.ukFor 30% off Cytoplan supplements for your first purchase at https://www.cytoplan.co.uk and a 10% discount ongoing: Check out the intro to the podcast.For a 10% discount with GHS Cheltenham Clinics' Health Checks - https://ghsclinics.health, contact me: teddy@drapermedia.co.uk 

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:

Formula 1 presenter Steve Jones is the latest guest on a brand new series of the award-winning podcast Fuelling Around. The 49-year-old is best known for being the main presenter of Channel 4's coverage of Formula 1 and previously hosted shows such T4 and X factor USA.Steve joined Vicki and Dave to explain how he likes everything to be just right about his cars, and how he's managed to write 3 books while on the road with the F1 circus!

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:

Steve Jones, co-host of The Dunker Spot, joins JD to discuss how Darko Rajaković has adjusted as the series has gone along, the shift that comes with Scottie Barnes being the best player in the series, if there is a tactical adjustment the Cavaliers can make, what makes Collin Murray-Boyles special, what NBA teams have the most pressure left, and Nikola Jokic's chances of climbing back from a 3-1 deficit. The show wraps up with "What We Missed!" The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

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:

Charlie Poste and Steve Jones join host Tom Stanley for the Sandown Jumps Finale live on ITV Racing. 18+ | BeGambleAware

Listen without ads for 25 cents at www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast This Dopey Greatest Hits episode kicks off with Dave introducing a fan-voted theme around iconic TV characters, with Michael Imperioli winning the poll. Dave goes on a classic rant about ads vs Patreon, breaking down the cost to “25 cents a day,” before spiraling into plans for DopeyCon — including a long-shot idea to book Steve Jones during the CBGB Festival. A voicemail delivers pure Dopey chaos: a listener recounts taking acid, drinking, and shooting whiskey bottles in his basement, ultimately blowing apart his finger with a ricochet and attempting to cover it up using an angle grinder. The episode then pivots to a legendary Dopey story from Bill Blaber. After falling deep into crystal meth addiction, Bill describes wandering New York City in full paranoia, convinced AOL was responsible for ruining his life. This leads him to break into a building, climb to the roof, scale a water tower, and pass out inside. He's rescued by the FDNY, greeted by news cameras, and somehow avoids jail by fabricating a story — landing instead in a psych hold. Dave calls it one of the greatest Dopey stories ever before transitioning into an interview with Michael Imperioli, who discusses his early acting career, Goodfellas, working with Scorsese, and the infamous glass-breaking stunt that landed him in the hospital. Plus the Sopranos - and Michael's crazy Lou Reed Fan Fiction - The Perfume Burned His Eyes! All that and more on the Brand new old Greatest Hits Show! PLUS MORE!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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:

Penn State PxP voice Steve Jones joined the show. With the Steelers welcoming the likes of Drew Allar and Vega Ioane over the last 48 hours, Steve had better insight on these guys than anyone. Steve explained what went wrong with Allar last season and if the coaching staff deserves blame. Steve said Allar can make every throw that an NFL team would be looking for, but broke down some of the shortcomings in big moments. Steve said the Penn State fans always wanted more out of Allar because he had the prototypical QB size. What does Allar do well and what needs more work? Steve talked about the growing trend in football offenses and the lack of downfield passing. How does Allar compare to other QBs in this draft class? Steve gave us the skinny on how to pronounce Vega Ioane, since the Steelers may have him high on their board. Steve said Ioane hasn't allowed a sack since 2023 and ‘took care of his yard.' Steve said Ioane is the Quenton Nelson of the draft and regardless of position, he will be of value.

Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Does the NFL need to investigate Mike Vrabel following the fallout from the Dianna Russini situation? Russini resigned from her position at The Athletic yesterday. Mike isn't sure what the end result is going to be, but he added that it is clear that a lawyer wrote up Russini's resignation letter. Mike isn't sure if it matters on Vrabel's end because he isn't the journalist that is compromising his/her position. Mike isn't sure the length of the rabbit hole here, but it makes you question her reporting on the Titans and/or Patriots from the time Vrabel was coaching those teams. The Steelers are doing a lot of homework on QBs going into the draft – should they choose one? Do Steelers players have any idea if Aaron Rodgers is showing up? The guys asked Mike about the logistics of the draft in a given city and how the league counts the number of people at the event. Mike doesn't think it's crazy that there is still hotel space because Pittsburgh is an accessible city for some surrounding NFL cities. Mike was sad to hear the passing of Phil Garner over the weekend, a Pirate from his childhood. What is the latest with the NFL referees heading into this season? ALL ACCESS w/ Aditi – With Drew Allar coming in for a visit and the previous relationship Mike McCarthy has with the father of Garrett Nussemeier, are the Steelers going to draft a QB next weekend? Another pop for the idea of taking a QB every year or two until you find one. Aditi expects the Steelers to be extremely active moving up and down the board during the draft because it's very difficult to make all 12 selections that they possess. Aditi likes the idea of the Steelers drafting Jordyn Tyson, but not to let Makai Lemon and his odd combine interviews keep you away. Is it at all plausible that Aaron Rodgers announces the Steelers 1st round pick next Thursday as a way of showing that he is back? Penn State PxP voice Steve Jones joined the show. With the Steelers welcoming the likes of Drew Allar and Vega Ioane over the last 48 hours, Steve had better insight on these guys than anyone. Steve explained what went wrong with Allar last season and if the coaching staff deserves blame. Steve said Allar can make every throw that an NFL team would be looking for, but broke down some of the shortcomings in big moments. Steve said the Penn State fans always wanted more out of Allar because he had the prototypical QB size. What does Allar do well and what needs more work? Steve talked about the growing trend in football offenses and the lack of downfield passing. How does Allar compare to other QBs in this draft class? Steve gave us the skinny on how to pronounce Vega Ioane, since the Steelers may have him high on their board. Steve said Ioane hasn't allowed a sack since 2023 and ‘took care of his yard.' Steve said Ioane is the Quenton Nelson of the draft and regardless of position, he will be of value.

Could the ingredients for life have arrived on asteroids? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice unpack what the sample collected from asteroid Bennu is teaching us about the origins of life itself with Harold Connolly, geologist and mission scientist for OSIRIS-REx. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/secrets-of-asteroid-bennu-with-harold-connolly-jr/ Thanks to our Patrons Kevin Widener, WilfriedLepuschitz, Rodney Juste, Aladin Mihai, Marc Washington, david smith, Gary Flenthrope, Christian Becker, EricRobert, Sonya a, Steve Jones, leeinalaska, Sewit Haile, Edward Janezich, Miguel Rodriguez, Shea M, Mister E, G.Montagnard, Vincent Jenkins, Ryan B, Brandon Kavulla, Owoskeun Cinder, LehensGivris, Marc, Debbie Evercloud, Fakhreddine Madi, Logan Koehler, Cem Oğuz, Aaron Greeley, Ohad Meir, Paul Osborne, Bodnár Márton János, STRS, Lawrence, THEO NNEBE, Richard Mosby, Kenneth Hawley, Robert Wilson, Amelia Cooper, mabus98, Mandana Rad, Lucas Kiil, Channing Hodges, Elizabeth Newton, Sebastián Egaña, Eric Hall, Sondre Rypdal, Anne Shirley, Andrew Rosenfeld, Michael Owen, T Playle, Kevin Selman, david Aldridge, Raymond Wright, Biotoxin, Brittany, Wraptile, Frances Cooley, Rodney Bell, Hesam Eskandari, Patrick Dietz, Alexandre Malouin, Diana Smith, Jesse Hoffman, Ian Peterson, WickedProf, Jonathan, SUSAN Moore, Tom DeGerlia, Jessica Holden, Simeon Ivaylov Petrov, Dario Kubler, Robert Passeri, Jr., Fred Miller, Jason Delancey, Rory L, Alice Kelaine Harline Davis, Loonertick, Rich, Jason Rich, jon meier, Susan, Robert Christine, Simon, Lauren Zajac, Brandon Abramovitz, J Sauce, Christopher Smith, Suzan Stocker, Roch Dylla, Treven Price, Zippo, Preet Sandhawalia, Chris McAfee, Hoth, Cody Mecham, Lewis, Casey Hampton, Jason Beezley, and Anthony Gliganic for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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:

What does a godly marriage actually look like?In this episode of the Equip Podcast, Emily sits down with Steve Jones, Executive Director of Ministries and a licensed mental health counselor, to talk about God's design for marriage. Drawing from both Scripture and real-life counseling experience, Steve reframes marriage not as a checklist of spiritual habits, but as a deep, lifelong partnership marked by friendship, formation, and intentional pursuit.Episode Highlights00:27 — Introducing Steve Jones and the focus on marriage01:21 — The Marriage Experience and why this conversation matters02:11 — Setting the vision: What is a “godly marriage”?02:54 — Moving beyond surface-level answers (Bible reading, prayer, etc.)03:10 — Returning to God's design for marriage03:19 — Genesis 2: God's purpose—companionship, partnership, and friendship03:45 — The meaning of “helper” (ezer): not assistant, but strong partner04:02 — Marriage as a unique, one-flesh friendship04:10 — A key question: What is the condition of your friendship?04:54 — Marriage as a relationship that forms and shapes you over time06:30 — The difference between living as roommates vs. intentional partners09:15 — Why communication breakdowns often trace back to deeper issues12:40 — Identifying common “pinch points” in marriage16:20 — The role of self-awareness and humility in a healthy marriage20:10 — Practical steps toward growth: pursuing one another intentionally24:00 — Final encouragement: marriage as a lifelong process of formationResourcesThe Marriage Experience Session RecordingsCornerstone Sermons: Listen OnlineAsk Mark a Question!Suggest a topic or question for Mark to discuss on a future episode of the Equip Podcast!

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: