The Dunker Spot

Latest Episodes:

Whose Hand Am I Shaking? Mar 19, 2025

Show notes

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the NBA with observations and catch up on the latest news. Then, the guys put a bow on the inaugural season of Unrivaled before answering questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.

If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

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TIME STAMPS

1:20 -- Nekias' observations (GSW, HOU, MIP race)

29:03 -- Steve's observations (CLE, fun of March hoops)

40:43 -- NBA news (Paul George, De'Aaron Fox, Trey Murphy III)

42:48 -- Liberty trade for Natasha Cloud

51:28 -- Unrivaled Wrap-up

01:14:44 -- Mailbag, starting with a question on player value

01:20:12 -- The impact and future of WNBA games in non-WNBA cities

01:23:36 -- Great defenders on not-great defenses

01:37:09 -- Love for the Pistons & a (defensive) 6th Man question

01:42:31 -- How to build around Zion Williamson

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That’s Not You Mar 11, 2025

Show notes

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the NBA with observations and discuss their most important (or confusing) players to watch for the rest of the season. Then, Nekias reveals his Unrivaled end of season awards media ballot.

If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

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TIME STAMPS

1:41 -- SGA v Jokic

16:35 -- Julius Randle's playmaking

25:10 -- East Play-in picture

55:04 -- Most Important/Confusing Players (Ja Morant, James Harden, Jonathan Kuminga and more)

1:27:57 -- NBA news (Injury updates, standard/two-way/10-day signings)

1:30:51 -- Unrivaled news + ballot reveals

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Check Your Email Mar 04, 2025

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the NBA with observations and catch up on the latest news. Then, they're joined by the great Seerat Sohi (The Ringer/The Ringer WNBA show) for a WNBA -- and JuJu Watkins -- conversation.

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TIME STAMPS

1:12 -- Nekias acknowledges Steve

11:23 -- What's caught Nekias' eye (Lakers, Quentin Grimes, Wolves, Killian Hayes)

37:49 -- Steve bounces around (joy of the playoff push, MEM/HOU/DET and more)

48:28 -- NBA news (Joel Embiid, Jalen Suggs, new standard deals)

52:53 -- Seerat Sohi joins, starting with JuJu Watkins

1:05:53 -- Sky/Mystics trade featuring Ariel Atkins/#3 pick

1:36:02 -- Way Too Early WNBA award discussion

2:02:58 -- WNBA tiers

2:18:50 -- Unrivaled news

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Checking In: Contender(ish) Edition Feb 25, 2025

Show notes

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest news, then take stock of the best teams in the NBA.

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TIME STAMPS

1:44 -- NBA news (Joel Embiid, Spurs)

8:02 -- Taking stock of the playoff picture

20:31 -- Cleveland Cavaliers

36:20 -- Boston Celtics

46:31 -- New York Knicks

57:39 -- Milwaukee Bucks

1:11:04 -- Indiana Pacers

1:20:53 -- Oklahoma City Thunder

1:34:17 -- Memphis Grizzlies

1:44:53 -- Denver Nuggets

1:54:00 -- Los Angeles Lakers

2:04:40 -- Houston Rockets

2:06:19 -- Darkhorses

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What Do We Enjoy? Feb 20, 2025

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their All-Star thoughts, take stock of the award races as we enter the post-All-Star stretch, then catch up on the latest WNBA/Unrivaled news.

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TIME STAMPS

2:19 -- Thoughts on All-Star Weekend

26:10 -- NBA news (Bobby Portis, Javonte Green, Lonnie Walker, 10-day contracts)

33:23 -- MVP discussion

55:31 -- All-NBA

1:10:28 -- DPOY + All-Defense

1:22:28 -- Rookie Awards

1:28:27 -- 6th Man of the Year

1:34:03 -- Most Improved Player

1:37:00 -- Coach of the Year

1:39:06 -- Clutch Player of the Year

1:41:34 -- WNBA news (Storm/Sparks trade, Bri Turner, Kiki Herbert Harrigan)

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Put The Phone Down Feb 14, 2025

Show notes

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest (W)NBA news, preview All-Star weekend and Unrivaled 1v1 action, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.

To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot

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TIME STAMPS

2:51 -- NBA news (Brandon Ingram, Alex Len, Markelle Fultz and more)

6:57 -- NBA All-Star weekend

14:45 -- WNBA news (Storm, Sparks)

20:45 -- Unrivaled discussion

38:51 -- Mailbag, starting with a spacing discussion

49:18 -- Is it more important for bigs to develop their three-point shot or ball-handling?

53:49 -- How good is Toumani Camara?

1:05:34 -- A potential "fix" for late-season tanking

1:11:52 -- Will the NBA encourage more Luka-level mega trades?

1:18:42 -- How do the Lakers stack up against the top of the West?

1:23:16 -- Is there hope for the Connecticut Sun?

1:31:50 -- Our hypothetical All-Unrivaled teams

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The Power of "Oh" Feb 11, 2025

Show notes

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their early impressions on some recently traded players in their new spots, catch up on the latest NBA news, then talk about the Aces' interesting offseason.

To check out the NBA Trade Deadline live stream referenced on the pod, you can do so here: https://www.youtube.com/live/E-dN_9HMR0w?si=ycbM-sa5F_CXPrTM&t=12208

To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot

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TIME STAMPS

2:59 -- Luka Doncic debut

17:52 -- Anthony Davis + Max Christie

33:06 -- Jimmy Butler

46:30 -- Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, Kyle Anderson

55:03 -- Kyle Kuzma

1:06:24 -- De'Andre Hunter

1:17:34 -- Other debut thoughts (De'Aaron Fox, Jonas Valanciunas and more)

1:25:56 -- NBA News (Lakers/Hornets trade, Ben Simmons, center movement, All-Star updates)

1:40:12 -- WNBA news (Storm, Fever, Valkyries)

1:49:57 -- What's up with the Aces?

2:00:57 -- Free Throws

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A Trip to Delulu Land Feb 04, 2025

Show notes

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. "quickly" bounce around the league with observations, then discuss all of the recent NBA & WNBA player movement. Mega trades and signings galore!

To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot

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TIME STAMPS

0:31 -- Pre-trade talk shoutouts (Aaron Wiggins, Raptors defense, Magic thoughts and more)

16:40 -- Luka Doncic/Anthony Davis trade

59:00 -- De'Aaron Fox/Zach LaVine trade

1:16:23 -- Other deals (Thunder-Hornets, Jazz-Clippers)

1:23:53 -- Alyssa Thomas/Satou Sabally mega trade

1:51:51 -- Sky-Sun trade

1:55:27 -- Other free agency moves (DeWanna Bonner, Tina Charles, Myisha Hines-Allen and more)

2:04:17 -- Nekias reveals 1v1 media ballot

2:16:36 -- Free Throws

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How Do You Say "Aunt"? Jan 31, 2025

Show notes

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the De'Aaron Fox trade request, react to the latest All-Star news, then dig into the latest WNBA and Unrivaled news.

To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

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1:00 -- De'Aaron Fox wants out

18:00 -- All-Star reserve thoughts

38:50 -- Rising Stars roster reveal

47:30 -- Alyssa Thomas traded to the Mercury

58:40 -- Atlanta Dream making moves (Brittney Griner, Bri Jones, Shatori Walker-Kimbrough)

1:13:30 -- Natasha Howard to the Fever (and Kelsey Mitchell's back)

1:19:55 -- Courtney Vandersloot to the Sky

1:26:30 -- Monique Billings to the Valkyries

1:28:15 -- Unrivaled 1v1 competition

1:34:30 -- Unrivaled recap/preview

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Water on the Podcast Jan 28, 2025

Show notes

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with observations, give their All-Star reserve predictions, then break down the Kelsey Plum/Jewell Loyd blockbuster trade.

To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

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TIME STAMPS

0:45 -- Memphis Grizzlies

15:45 -- Cleveland Cavaliers

23:15 -- Checking the Worry Meter

36:00 -- Quick Hornets shoutout

38:45 -- All-Star reserve predictions

52:30 -- Kelsey Plum/Jewell Loyd blockbuster trade

1:14:30 -- Free Throws

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