The Dunker Spot

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Wish Upon A Sarr Jul 16, 2024

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their early thoughts from the opening weekend of Vegas Summer League, then catch up on the latest NBA news and rumors.

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TIME STAMPS

2:00 -- Zaccharie Risacher

8:15 -- Alex Sarr

16:15 -- Reed Sheppard

23:15 -- Stephon Castle & Donovan Clingan

33:30 -- Rob Dillingham

40:30 -- Cody Williams

43:00 -- Matas Buzelis

47:15 -- Other Summer League shoutouts

57:15 -- NBA news (Jalen Brunson, Kyle Lowry + KJ Martin, Saddiq Bey and more)

1:06:30 -- Transaction rumors (Lauri Markkanen, Ziaire Williams)

1:09:30 -- Team USA thoughts

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Midseason Marks Jul 12, 2024

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Mark Schindler (They've Got Now) to check in on the WNBA's top six teams at the midway point of the season.

In addition to Mark's podcast, you can also subscribe to his YouTube channel for women's basketball breakdowns here: https://www.youtube.com/@MG_Schindler

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1:00 -- Team USA

10:30 -- New York Liberty

28:15 -- Connecticut Sun

54:00 -- Minnesota Lynx

1:07:45 -- Las Vegas Aces

1:22:45 -- Seattle Storm

1:35:15 -- Phoenix Mercury

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DeRoz' Came Home Jul 09, 2024

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the three-team trade that sent DeMar DeRozan to the Sacramento Kings, catch up on other free agency news, then bounce around the WNBA with observations from the weekend.

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TIME STAMPS

2:15 -- DeMar DeRozan three-team trade

29:45 -- Caleb Martin to the Sixers

37:15 -- Detroit Pistons (Malik Beasley, Simone Fontecchio)

40:00 -- Minnesota Timberwolves (Joe Ingles, PJ Dozier)

45:15 -- Alec Burks to Miami

48:30 -- Taurean Prince to Milwaukee

52:00 -- Dario Saric to Golden State

55:45 -- Daniel Theis to New Orleans

59:00 -- Haywood Highsmith back to Miami

1:01:00 -- Other free agency news (LeBron James, Franz Wagner and more)

1:04:45 -- WNBA news (Napheesa Collier, Jordin Canada)

1:07:30 -- A'ja Wilson, Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, Tina Charles make history

1:12:30 -- Bouncing around the WNBA (Kelsey Plum, Alyssa Thomas, Chennedy Carter and more)

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Hey Now, Who's An All-Star? Jul 04, 2024

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest free agency news, react to the WNBA All-Star rosters, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.

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TIME STAMPS

1:15 -- NBA News (Coaching news, Bronny James, Kemba Walker)

7:30 -- Wizards (Jonas Valanciunas, Richaun Holmes)

10:00 -- Warriors (Kyle Anderson, Buddy Hield)

15:15 -- Delon Wright (Bucks)

17:30 -- Pacers (James Wiseman, Obi Toppin)

21:15 -- Monte Morris (Suns)

23:00 -- Re-signing news (LeBron James, Immanuel Quickley, Magic and more)

31:30 -- WNBA news (June awards, transaction updates)

39:30 -- WNBA All-Star rosters revealed

54:45 -- Mailbag, beginning with team building philosophy

1:03:30 -- Summer League excitement + how to get into basketball stats

1:08:45 -- Where should the Blazers go from here?

1:15:00 -- Where should the Heat go from here?

1:22:15 -- What is WNBA concussion protocol?

1:25:00 -- What's up with Kate Martin's lack of minutes?

1:29:15 -- MOAR Kemba Walker news

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Are The Fringes In The Room With Us? Jul 02, 2024

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the opening day and a half of NBA free agency. Deep dives into the fits of Paul George, Klay Thompson, Isaiah Hartenstein, Chris Paul, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and much more!

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TIME STAMPS

1:30 -- Sixers (Paul George, Tyrese Maxey, Andre Drummond & more)

22:15 -- Mavericks (Klay Thompson, Naji Marshall, Quentin Grimes)

50:00 -- Thunder (Isaiah Hartenstein, Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Joe)

1:02:00 -- Spurs sign Chris Paul

1:07:45 -- Pistons sign Tobias Harris

1:12:00 -- Magic sign Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

1:17:00 -- Clippers (James Harden, Derrick Jones Jr., Nic Batum, Kris Dunn, Mo Bamba)

1:20:30 -- Rapid Fire FA thoughts

1:26:15 -- Pelicans-Hawks trade

1:31:00 -- Quick WNBA thoughts (much more on next episode)

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It's Villanover Jun 28, 2024

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the latest transactions in the NBA, give some quick draft thoughts, recap the Lynx's Commissioner's Cup win over the Liberty, and answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.

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TIME STAMPS

1:30 -- Knicks-Nets trade (Mikal Bridges)

13:00 -- Nets-Rockets trade

15:15 -- Wizards-Blazers trade

19:30 -- Extension news (Bam Adebayo, Scottie Barnes, OG Anunoby, Nic Claxton)

22:30 -- Quick draft thoughts

35:00 -- Other NBA News (Kristaps Porzingis, Reggie Jackson, Chris Finch, Pelicans front office)

37:15 -- WNBA news

42:15 -- Lynx-Liberty

55:30 -- Mailbag, starting with rookie skill development

1:01:00 -- How concerned, if at all, should we be about the Connecticut Sun's title hopes?

1:14:00 -- What's up with the Atlanta Dream?

1:17:00 -- Concern level for stars off to slow shooting starts

1:20:30 -- Exploring Emily Engstler's role moving forward

1:24:30 -- Kayla Thornton or Josh Hart, Part 2

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What Is It, The TRADE? Jun 25, 2024

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the Alex Caruso-Josh Giddey trade, then catch up on the latest news and rumors around the NBA.

On the WNBA side, they talk through the first returns of WNBA All-Star voting, check in on the Rookie of the Year race, preview the Commissioner's Cup final between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx, and bounce around the league with observations.

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TIME STAMPS

1:30 -- Alex Caruso-Josh Giddey trade

18:15 -- Malik Monk re-signs

21:00 -- Other free agency news (Drew Eubanks, Oshae Brissett, Keita Bates-Diop)

27:00 -- Kenny Atkinson hired by Cavaliers

30:00 -- NBA rumor mill (Klay Thompson, Brook Lopez and more)

35:00 -- WNBA news (First All-Star voting returns, Queen Egbo)

40:45 -- Sky-Fever + Rookie of the Year

58:00 -- Lynx-Liberty Commissioner's Cup preview

1:10:00 -- Other WNBA musings (Storm, Sun, Dream and more)

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Going Through Changes Jun 20, 2024

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest news, discuss Chelsea Gray's return to the Aces lineup, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.

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TIME STAMPS

1:45 -- Pistons fire Monty Williams

8:30 -- Transaction news (Pascal Siakam, Gary Payton II)

12:30 -- Free agent rumblings (Paul George, Klay Thompson)

17:00 -- WNBA News (Player of the Week, Injury updates)

26:30 -- Chelsea Gray's return

37:30 -- Other musings (Bridget Carleton, NYL/PHX, Stefanie Dolson, Jordan Horston)

45:30 -- Mailbag, starting with the role of analytics in the WNBA

59:00 -- Which position has the most difficult learning curve in both leagues?

1:02:45 -- Will we see a rise in biomechanics?

1:08:00 -- Concern level for Breanna Stewart's 3PT shooting + best Liberty lineup

1:14:30 -- Creating our own expansion roster

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What They Gon' Say Now? Jun 18, 2024

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. celebrate the Boston Celtics' championship win, salute the Dallas Mavericks for their run, then check in on the teams populating the top-half of the WNBA standings.

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 -- Mavericks-Celtics

47:30 -- (W)NBA News (Free agency around the corner, Jeff Van Gundy, Aces)

50:00 -- Connecticut Sun

58:00 -- New York Liberty

1:06:45 -- Minnesota Lynx

1:14:00 -- Seattle Storm

1:21:30 -- Phoenix Mercury

1:28:45 -- Las Vegas Aces

1:39:30 -- Other WNBA musings

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Let The Game Talk Jun 14, 2024

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down what they saw in the Celtics' Game 3 win over the Mavericks, catch up on the latest WNBA news, give early WNBA All-Star thoughts, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.

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TIME STAMPS

0:45 -- Jerry West news

2:15 -- Mavericks-Celtics

44:45 -- WNBA News (Dearica Hamby/Ezi Magbegor, Morgan Bertsch/Charisma Osborne)

47:15 -- WNBA All-Star voting

1:14:00 -- Mailbag (How the Fever can establish better offensive flow)

1:21:30 -- How to evaluate the rookie class + coaches in new places

1:41:15 -- Diana Taurasi's value on Team USA

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