The Dunker Spot

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Salute to Russell Westbrook, games we're excited about + WNBA Most Improved deep dive Aug 14, 2026

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We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!
First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones salute the amazing career of Russell Westbrook, one of the greatest players of all-time. From there, the guys cap off schedule release week by sharing the five games they're most excited to watch this year, then briefly discuss Bradley Beal's return to the Clippers.
On the WNBA side, the guys do a deep dive into this year's talented Most Improved Player race. From All-Stars like Marina Mabrey and Jessica Shepard, to impactful year-five leaps like Shakira Austin and NaLyssa Smith, to expansion candidates like Carla Leite and Nyara Sabally. We had fun looking into a bunch of different cases.
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1:05 -- Salute to Russell Westbrook
17:10 -- Steve's most exciting games
23:11 -- Nekias' most exciting games
39:30 -- Bradley Beal re-signs with the Clippers
46:14 -- WNBA Most Improved deep dive

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Breaking down opening week + Christmas slate, Lynx & Mystics continue to roll Aug 11, 2026

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We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

First, the opening week and Christmas Day slates have been released! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones analyze each of the matchups, then talk through potential snubs from the primetime matchups.

On the WNBA side, the guys salute the recent winning of the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx and rising-up-the-rank Washington Mystics! From there, they check in on a crowded race in the 4-through-8 seeds, with a bit of a check-in on the Dallas Wings as teams have worked to adjust to them.

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1:10 -- Opening Day
10:20 -- ESPN Wednesday double-header
16:20 -- ESPN Thursday double-header
24:20 -- Amazon Prime double-header
34:50 -- Christmas Day slate
50:06 -- Minnesota Lynx
01:05:13 -- Washington Mystics
01:19:05 -- Identity Check for 4-8
01:23:20 -- How concerned should we be about the Wings?

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Rookie intrigue draft with Sam Vecenie, lessons from Aces-Fever + Team USA roster breakdown Aug 07, 2026

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We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

First, Sam Vecenie (Game Theory Podcast, The Athletic) makes his return! The guys participate in a Rookie Intrigue draft, each selecting the five players they're most intrigued by for this upcoming season.

On the WNBA side, the guys break down an electric game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Indiana Fever and talk through some of the broader lessons to take away. From there, they briefly check in on the streaking Mystics and the reeling Wings, evaluate the Team USA World Cup roster, and salute Betnijah Laney-Hamilton's run in New York.

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2:30 -- Rookie Intrigue Draft
01:02:30 -- Aces-Fever
01:28:16 -- Mystics keep winning
01:30:56 -- Are the Wings okay?
01:33:53 -- Team USA roster announced
01:40:03 -- Salute to Betnijah Laney-Hamilton

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West non-playoff power rankings, Kelsey Plum's debut + Fever-Lynx takeaways Aug 04, 2026

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We have a fun episode coming your way!

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the Dallas Mavericks after agreeing to an extension with Naji Marshall. From there, they broaden the conversation by power-ranking the Western Conference teams that missed the playoffs based on their likelihood of making it this season.

On the WNBA side, the guys break down the trade that sent Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury, then give their impressions of her debut. They also talk through the Tempo's acquisition of Aneesah Morrow, share their big picture takeaways from Sunday's Lynx-Fever matchup, then check in on Rhyne Howard and the Atlanta Dream.

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0:50 -- Dallas Mavericks
18:10 -- West non-playoff team power rankings
34:09 -- Kelsey Plum trade + debut
50:17 -- Aneesah Morrow to the Tempo
56:40 -- Lynx-Fever takeaways
01:10:02 -- Dream/Rhyne Howard check-in
01:14:40 -- Cleveland has a name!

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BONUS: 500th episode spectacular Aug 03, 2026

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We have a very special episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones celebrate their 500th episode. The pair share the origin story of The Dunker Spot, reflect on their favorite memories of doing the show together and hear from friends of the podcast.

Next, Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh joins the program to discuss the Sky's biggest growth areas, DiJonai Carrington’s impact on the team and how he’s evolved as a coach.

Later, Siobhan Beslow joins the program to share her thoughts on Giannis to the Heat, which team from the W is her favorite to win it all and list potential MVP candidates.

Plus, Steve and Nekias take listener questions from the Dunkers!

0:00 Welcome
:35 Origin story of The Dunker Spot
12:40 Chicago Sky Tyler Marsh joins the show
31:48 Special message from Caitlin Cooper
36:45 Siobhan Beslow joins the show
55:12 Mailbag

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Warriors & Nuggets check-in, celebrating greatness + Kelsey Plum trade talk Jul 31, 2026

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The 500th episode of The Dunker Spot is coming your way!

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets as they navigate quiet offseasons. From there, they answer a few questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.

On the WNBA side, the guys share their takeaways from Thursday’s showdown between A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart before reveling in their collective greatness. They then shout out other top performers around the league before discussing Kelsey Plum ahead of this weekend’s trade deadline.

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3:20 -- Golden State Warriors
13:43 -- Denver Nuggets
27:10 -- Bennedict Mathurin rumors
31:08 -- Mailbag questions
51:46 -- Aces-Liberty thoughts
01:03:46 -- Saluting greatness
01:15:44 -- Kelsey Plum trade chatter

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Breaking down LeBron's fit with 76ers, WNBA All-Star recap + most interesting second half storylines Jul 28, 2026

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We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!
First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to and break down the Sixers signing LeBron James (and, eventually, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope) to a star-studded roster. They discuss LeBron's fit, how he'll help, and potential question marks to monitor moving forward.
On the WNBA side, the guys share their favorite moments from All-Star weekend before digging into the second half storylines that intrigue them the most.
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0:55 -- LeBron James is a Sixer
50:20 -- WNBA All-Star recap
01:11:36 -- Second half storylines, starting with the Aces' defense
01:14:01 -- Napheesa Collier's return
01:18:50 -- Mystics playoff push
01:25:16 -- Historic Fever offense
01:26:40 -- 4-through-7 seed cluster (Wings/Fever/Dream/Liberty)
01:28:06 -- DPOY + All-Rookie thoughts

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Dunker Spot Mailbag! + Alex Sarama on his coaching philosophy & Gabriela Jaquez joins Jul 24, 2026

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We have a fun episode of the Dunker Spot coming your way!
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones take mailbag questions from viewers! Which NBA team had the had the best offseason? How do the guys watch and analyze basketball games? Who in the NBA is poised for a comeback next season?

Next, Portland Fire head coach Alex Sarama joins the show to break down his coaching philosophy, the challenges of being an expansion team and how he is developing the Fire.

Plus, Gabriela Jaquez joins and discusses the adjustment period to the WNBA, her welcome to the W moment and who has the best tunnel fits.

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0:43 Mailbag
40:28 Portland Fire HC Alex Sarama joins
01:16:41 Gabriela Jaquez joins

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Hawks trade Zaccharie Risacher, best free agents available + New York Liberty check-in Jul 21, 2026

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We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!
First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones catch up on the latest transaction news in the NBA, headlined by the three-team deal that sent former #1 pick Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks and Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks. They then discuss the most interesting free agents available and their ideal fits.
On the WNBA side, the guys discuss the historic pace the Indiana Fever's offense is on, then have a nuanced conversation about the New York Liberty. How much of the Liberty's season is salvageable?
They close with an All-Star discussion: grading the draft between Team Coop and Team Spoon, sharing the lineups and matchups they're most excited about, and debating who should be the Kelsey Plum replacement.
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0:34 — Hawks/Mavs/Thunder trade
20:52 -- Matisse Thybulle to the Lakers
25:20 -- LeBron James update
32:36 -- Interesting ball-handlers available
42:10 -- Interesting wings available
47:09 -- Interesting bigs available
51:20 -- Indiana Fever offense
01:01:03 -- What's up with the New York Liberty?
01:22:50 -- WNBA All-Star conversation

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Salute to Caleb Wilson, Summer League standouts & how will Giannis fit in Miami? + keys to Valkyries’ hot streak Jul 17, 2026

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We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give a salute to Caleb Wilson, share their way-too-early Rookie of the Year predictions and shout out who’s impressed in Summer League.

Plus, Giannis is officially a member of the Miami Heat. How will Giannis fit in Miami? What’s the latest with LeBron? They give their insight.

Shifting over to the WNBA, Nekias and Steve give a deep dive on the Golden State Valkyries. What has been the key to success this stretch? Can they keep up the momentum? Plus, Steves puts Nekias on the hot seat with diabolical, rapid-fire questions. All that and more!

0:00 Welcome
0:33 Salute to Caleb Wilson
05:23 Way too early Rookie of the Year rankings
11:09 Summer League standout players
24:05 Who starts at guard for the Suns?
30:53 How will Giannis fit in Miami?
42:58 LeBron updates
48:01 Golden State Valkyries’ dominance
01:19:27 Diabolical free throws

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