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We have a fun episode of the Dunker Spot coming your way!
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their thoughts on NBA free agency’s latest, from Donovan Mitchell’s max extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Memphis Grizzlies signing Quentin Post.
Next, they talk summer league: how are the top rookies doing? Is there anybody who’s standing out?
Then, what’s going in the W? Nekias and Steve rave about Paige Bueckers, analyze the Skylar Diggins benching and discuss what team will take the eighth seed.
01:50 Donovan Mitchell signs extension
09:20 Kyle Lowry retires as a Raptor
12:33 Kings waive DeMar DeRozan
18:32 Lakers trade Deandre Ayton
25:02 Rui Hachimura to Clippers
34:02 Best and worst signings thus far
42:10 Summer league check-in
59:29 Paige Buckers check-in
59:40 Chicago Sky lineup shakeup
01:11:34 race for eighth heats upSubscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:
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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 sign-and-trade that sent Walker Kessler to the Lakers -- before bouncing around other free agency moves.
On the WNBA side, the guys react to Caitlin Clark's public statement before analyzing this year's All-Star starters. They close by sharing who they'd pick as this year's All-Star reserves, as well as talking through some of their honorable mentions.
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1:43 -- The Jaylen Brown-Paul George trade
24:35 — Kawhi Leonard traded back to Toronto
41:22 -- Lakers trade for Walker Kessler + free agency signings
53:01 -- Where should LeBron go?
55:39 -- Other moves (Santi Aldama to Dallas; Spurs, Rockets, Pistons, more)
01:4:10 -- Caitlin Clark makes a statement
01:08:10 -- WNBA All-Star starters revealed
01:21:15 -- Who should be All-Star reserves?Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:
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It’s trade season galore! Jerseys are swapping and the rumors are milling - Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones talk through it all.
They discuss the recent Ja Morant trade and his fit with the Portland Trail Blazers, touch on the Charlotte Hornets trading Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns, and cover all the news surrounding some of the league’s biggest players. Will LeBron James and Anthony Davis join the Golden State Warriors? Is Kawhi Leonard going to the Toronto Raptors? What’s going on with the Jaylen Brown and Jalen Duren situations?
Then, the pair switch gears and talk W - they preview the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final and talk through the middle-ranked teams in the WNBA.
That and more on today’s Dunker Spot episode.01:19 Grizzlies trade Ja Morant to Blazers
26:19 Hornets trade Miles Bridges to Suns
33:04 LeBron & AD to Warriors?
36:38 What’s next for Kawhi Leonard?
41:48 What’s next for Jaylen Brown?
45:23 What’s next for Jalen Duren
51:35 Biggest winners & losers of NBA Draft
57:46 Salute to Minnesota Lynx
01:02:41 Middle ranked teams check-in
01:21:11 Commissioner’s Cup previewSubscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:
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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 [email protected]
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 updateSubscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:
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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 [email protected]
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:
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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.
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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 interviewSubscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:
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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.
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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 SparksSubscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:
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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.
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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:
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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
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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.
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(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
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On another special late night edition of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to The Spurs snatching game 3 at MSG
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(1:05) Initial thoughts and reactions
(6:22) Stephon Castle and Wemby frustrate the Knicks
(29:35) Jalen Brunson put in actionSubscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:
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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.
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(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 lookaheadSubscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:
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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.
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01:28 -- Fever-Dream
21:41 -- Lynx-Valkyries
40:22 -- Games of the Week(end)
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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.
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01:15 Thunder-Spurs wrap-up13:10 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)
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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 [email protected]
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:
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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 [email protected]
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 StormSubscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:
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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.
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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 shoutoutsSubscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:
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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 [email protected]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 shoutoutsSubscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:
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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 [email protected]
(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:
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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 candidatesSubscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:
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