The Dunker Spot

Latest Episodes:

Texas Hold'em Nov 14, 2023

Show notes

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest news, salute a pair of Texas teams, dig into the early returns of the James Harden Era in Los Angeles and more.

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TIME STAMPS

1:30 -- NBA news (Andre Iguodala, Michael Malone, Skylar Mays, Injury news)

6:15 -- Teams That Impressed (Starting with Dallas)

16:00 -- Houston Rockets

30:00 -- What's up with the Clippers?

55:45 -- Stray Thoughts (GSW, ORL)

57:45 -- Player Shoutouts

1:07:15 -- Free Throws

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I'm A Hooper's Hooper Nov 09, 2023

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest news, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.

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TIME STAMPS

1:30 -- NBA news (NBA draft coverage, Kevin Knox, Gui Santos, Injury Report)

12:00 -- Mailbag begins (Scouting process + favorite #BigMad moment)

20:26 -- Lineups worthy of push notifications

23:17 -- Devin Booker at point guard

30:35 -- Early thoughts on the Cavaliers

45:42 -- Early Jrue Holiday/Celtics thoughts

49:45 -- Strategies from other sports that could apply to basketball + Magic 3-PG lineups

53:58 -- Gonzaga hoopers in the NBA

59:00 -- Free Throws

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Feeling Good, Philly Great Nov 07, 2023

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest news, give their early In-Season Tournament thoughts, then bounce around the league with their weekly observations.

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TIME STAMPS

1:15 -- NBA news (Wendell Carter Jr., CJ McCollum, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl)

4:30 -- In-Season Tournament thoughts

7:30 -- Teams That Impressed (ATL, PHI, MIN, UTA)

37:30 -- Teams That Make Us Think (BKN, DET, NY, OKC, MIA)

53:30 -- Player Shoutouts

57:45 -- Free Throws

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James Harden Reaction + Mailbag Nov 02, 2023

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the James Harden trade from both sides, then answers questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.

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TIME STAMPS:

1:00 -- (W)NBA News

6:00 -- James Harden

42:30 -- Mailbag

1:22:00 -- Free Throws

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2023-24 Opening Week Takeaways Oct 31, 2023

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league to give their opening week takeaways.

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 -- Teams That Impressed (DEN, BOS, NO, DET, OKC and more)

40:00 -- Teams That Make Us Think (TOR, CHI, MEM, LAL, NYK and more)

56:00 -- Players That Impressed

1:06:00 -- A quick Trae Young thought

1:07:30 -- Free Throws

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Opening Week Questions Oct 26, 2023

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest news around the league, circle back to a round of player extensions, then answer opening week questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.

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TIME STAMPS

2:00 -- NBA News (Phoenix Suns, All-Star game format)

7:00 -- Extension talk (Giannis, Rick Carlisle, Jaden McDaniels, Onyeka Okongwu and more)

17:00 -- Quick opening night thoughts

21:00 -- Mailbag

1:10:00 -- Free Throws

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2023-24 Prediction Time Oct 24, 2023

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest (W)NBA news, give some preseason takeaways, then share their award and standings predictions heading into the 2023-24 NBA season.

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TIME STAMPS

1:30 -- Nate Tibbetts/Phoenix Mercury

10:30 -- Steven Adams

17:30 -- Andre Iguodala

20:30 -- Terry Stotts/Milwaukee Bucks

24:00 -- Extension talk (Zach Collins, Deni Avdija, Zeke Nnaji)

32:00 -- Preseason takeaways

45:00 -- Award predictions (MVP, DPOY, ROY, MIP, 6MOY, COY)

1:02:30 -- Western Conference predictions

1:04:00 -- Eastern Conference predictions

1:10:00 -- Free Throws

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Back22Back + Atlantic Division Preview Oct 20, 2023

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. celebrate the Las Vegas Aces -- and give a quick salute to the New York Liberty -- to put a bow on the 2023 WNBA season, then preview the Atlantic Division (BOS, BKN, NYK, PHI, TOR) ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season.

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TIME STAMPS:

1:00 -- Aces-Liberty

32:00 -- Boston Celtics

48:00 -- Brooklyn Nets

1:02:45 -- New York Knicks

1:16:30 -- Philadelphia 76ers

1:28:00 -- Toronto Raptors

1:40:00 -- Atlantic Division prediction + top-10

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Pacific Division Preview + Game 3 Reaction Oct 17, 2023

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the All-WNBA teams, dig into the New York Liberty's 87-73 victory over the Las Vegas Aces, then preview the Pacific division (GSW, LAC, LAL, PHX, SAC) ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season.

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

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TIME STAMPS

2:00 -- All-WNBA teams

8:30 -- Aces-Liberty Game 3

41:30 -- Golden State Warriors

55:00 -- Los Angeles Clippers

1:09:30 -- Los Angeles Lakers

1:25:00 -- Phoenix Suns

1:38:30 -- Sacramento Kings

1:46:30 -- Pacific Division predictions + top-10

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Southeast Division Preview + Game 2 Reaction Oct 12, 2023

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the Aces' dominant 104-76 victory over the New York Liberty, bringing the Aces one game away from back-to-back titles. From there, Nekias and Steve preview the Southeast Division (ATL, CHA, MIA, ORL, WAS) ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season.

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

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

TIME STAMPS

2:00 -- (W)NBA News (Teresa Weatherspoon, Kai Jones)

4:00 -- Aces-Liberty

32:00 -- Atlanta Hawks

43:00 -- Charlotte Hornets

54:30 -- Miami Heat

1:11:30 -- Orlando Magic

1:22:30 -- Washington Wizards

1:34:00 -- Division prediction + top-10 players

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