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Ep 390Prepping For the Road

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down what they've seen in the opening games of the first round, and discuss potential adjustments we may see moving forward.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:16 -- Pistons-Knicks26:31 -- Grizzlies-Thunder43:54 -- Clippers-Nuggets1:02:00 -- Magic-Celtics1:14:02 -- Bucks-Pacers1:29:07 -- Wolves-Lakers1:47:06 -- Heat-Cavs2:02:24 -- Warriors-Rockets2:15:24 -- (W)NBA News Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Apr 25, 20252h 28m

Ep 389The Super Preview

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. preview the upcoming play-in games, then talk through every (potential) series ahead of what should be an electric NBA postseason.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:37 -- Heat-Hawks13:11 -- Mavs-Grizzlies30:51 -- Cavs vs Heat/Hawks37:07 -- Thunder vs Mavs/Grizzlies42:22 -- Magic-Celtics57:51 -- Warriors-Rockets1:23:23 -- Pistons-Knicks1:47:10 -- Wolves-Lakers2:11:59 -- Bucks-Pacers (pre-Damian Lillard update)2:27:51 -- Clippers-Nuggets Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Apr 17, 20252h 47m

Ep 388🎶 It's The Final (Awards) Countdown 🎶

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. salute the UConn Huskies, bounce around the NBA with observations, play a new game, then do one final awards check-in as the regular season comes to a close.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS0:51 -- UConn (and South Carolina) shoutout5:30 -- Nekias is conflicted (MIL, LAC)22:40 -- Whose fanbase is happy?44:45 -- Award check-in, starting with MVP56:29 -- All-NBA teams1:04:37 -- Defensive awards (DPOY, All-Defense)1:13:16 -- Rookie awards (ROY, All-Rookie)1:33:03-- Sixth Man of the Year1:37:01 -- Most Improved Player1:40:41 -- Coach of the Year1:43:28 -- Clutch Player of the Year1:44:47 -- (W)NBA news (Elena Delle Donne, '25 HOF class, Blazers, Sixers) Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Apr 8, 20251h 50m

Ep 387Protect Your Joy

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the NBA with observations, catch up on the latest news, then answer a pair of questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS0:52 -- Grizzlies fire Taylor Jenkins 25:14 -- A quick Raptors/Wizards salute32:13 -- OG Anunoby's recent run34:11 -- Is the MIP in LA?36:33 -- The Heat can't miss41:46 -- Knicks figuring things out43:10 -- (W)NBA News (Jordan Goodwin, LaMelo Ball, Gary Payton II, Breanna Stewart)45:48 -- Mailbag, starting with a fandom question58:11 -- Why are there so many "unders" in college?1:03:32 -- Comparing past rookie seasons to this year's ROY race1:10:43 -- A name-branching update1:13:51 -- Free Throws Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Apr 1, 20251h 22m

Ep 386Is LeBron James Harden the GOAT?

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the NBA with observations, catch up on the latest news, then answer a pair of questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS2:05 -- Here come the Magic 21:11 -- Trust/temperature check for six defenses (NYK, DET, IND, LAL, MEM, DEN)1:04:55 -- Potential swings in the DPOY/ROY races1:15:52 -- Fun at the bottom (TOR, UTA, WAS)1:21:05 -- NBA news (Damian Lillard, Brandon Clarke, Celtics sale)1:23:10 -- WNBA news (Marine Johannes, Chicago Sky)1:27:32 -- Mailbag, starting with a Grit n Grind Grizzlies comp1:33:07 -- Best name-branch players1:37:21 -- Free Throws Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Mar 26, 20251h 43m

Ep 385Whose Hand Am I Shaking?

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 [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:20 -- 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 Cloud51:28 -- Unrivaled Wrap-up01:14:44 -- Mailbag, starting with a question on player value 01:20:12 -- The impact and future of WNBA games in non-WNBA cities01:23:36 -- Great defenders on not-great defenses01:37:09 -- Love for the Pistons & a (defensive) 6th Man question01:42:31 -- How to build around Zion Williamson Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Mar 19, 20251h 47m

Ep 384That’s Not You

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 [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:41 -- SGA v Jokic16:35 -- Julius Randle's playmaking25:10 -- East Play-in picture55:04 -- 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 Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Mar 11, 20251h 49m

Ep 383Check Your Email

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.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:12 -- Nekias acknowledges Steve11:23 -- 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 Watkins1:05:53 -- Sky/Mystics trade featuring Ariel Atkins/#3 pick1:36:02 -- Way Too Early WNBA award discussion2:02:58 -- WNBA tiers 2:18:50 -- Unrivaled news Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Mar 4, 20252h 24m

Ep 382Checking In: Contender(ish) Edition

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest news, then take stock of the best teams in the NBA.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:44 -- NBA news (Joel Embiid, Spurs)8:02 -- Taking stock of the playoff picture20:31 -- Cleveland Cavaliers36:20 -- Boston Celtics46:31 -- New York Knicks57:39 -- Milwaukee Bucks1:11:04 -- Indiana Pacers1:20:53 -- Oklahoma City Thunder1:34:17 -- Memphis Grizzlies1:44:53 -- Denver Nuggets1:54:00 -- Los Angeles Lakers2:04:40 -- Houston Rockets2:06:19 -- Darkhorses Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Feb 25, 20252h 12m

Ep 381What Do We Enjoy?

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.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS2:19 -- Thoughts on All-Star Weekend26:10 -- NBA news (Bobby Portis, Javonte Green, Lonnie Walker, 10-day contracts)33:23 -- MVP discussion55:31 -- All-NBA1:10:28 -- DPOY + All-Defense1:22:28 -- Rookie Awards1:28:27 -- 6th Man of the Year1:34:03 -- Most Improved Player1:37:00 -- Coach of the Year1:39:06 -- Clutch Player of the Year1:41:34 -- WNBA news (Storm/Sparks trade, Bri Turner, Kiki Herbert Harrigan) Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Feb 20, 20251h 54m

Ep 380Put The Phone Down

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 [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS2:51 -- NBA news (Brandon Ingram, Alex Len, Markelle Fultz and more)6:57 -- NBA All-Star weekend14:45 -- WNBA news (Storm, Sparks)20:45 -- Unrivaled discussion38:51 -- Mailbag, starting with a spacing discussion49:18 -- 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 tanking1:11:52 -- 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 Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Feb 14, 20251h 38m

Ep 379The Power of "Oh"

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=12208To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS2:59 -- Luka Doncic debut17:52 -- Anthony Davis + Max Christie33:06 -- Jimmy Butler46:30 -- Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, Kyle Anderson55:03 -- Kyle Kuzma1:06:24 -- De'Andre Hunter1:17:34 -- 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 Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Feb 11, 20252h 7m

Ep 378A Trip to Delulu Land

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 [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS0:31 -- Pre-trade talk shoutouts (Aaron Wiggins, Raptors defense, Magic thoughts and more)16:40 -- Luka Doncic/Anthony Davis trade59:00 -- De'Aaron Fox/Zach LaVine trade1:16:23 -- Other deals (Thunder-Hornets, Jazz-Clippers)1:23:53 -- Alyssa Thomas/Satou Sabally mega trade1:51:51 -- Sky-Sun trade1:55:27 -- Other free agency moves (DeWanna Bonner, Tina Charles, Myisha Hines-Allen and more)2:04:17 -- Nekias reveals 1v1 media ballot2:16:36 -- Free Throws Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Feb 4, 20252h 26m

Ep 377How Do You Say "Aunt"?

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 [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn31:00 -- De'Aaron Fox wants out18:00 -- All-Star reserve thoughts38:50 -- Rising Stars roster reveal47:30 -- Alyssa Thomas traded to the Mercury58:40 -- 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 Sky1:26:30 -- Monique Billings to the Valkyries1:28:15 -- Unrivaled 1v1 competition1:34:30 -- Unrivaled recap/preview Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Jan 31, 20251h 57m

Ep 376Water on the Podcast

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 [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS0:45 -- Memphis Grizzlies15:45 -- Cleveland Cavaliers23:15 -- Checking the Worry Meter36:00 -- Quick Hornets shoutout38:45 -- All-Star reserve predictions52:30 -- Kelsey Plum/Jewell Loyd blockbuster trade1:14:30 -- Free Throws Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Jan 28, 20251h 17m

Ep 375Is that Offensive Rebound Rate?!

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest news and rumors around the (W)NBA, recap and preview Unrivaled action, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS1:44 -- All-Star news (Starters announced, ballot thoughts, All-Star weekend)14:59 -- Other NBA news (Suns/Jazz trade, injury news)21:28 -- WNBA free agency (Brittney Griner, Courtney Vandersloot, Jewell/Plum, Shatori Walker-Kimbrough)42:36 -- Unrivaled deep dive (how to evaluate, takeaways, Nekias' weekly power rankings) Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Jan 24, 20251h 39m

Ep 374Is This Real?

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with observations, react to the latest All-Star returns, break down the Suns/Hornets trade, then give their opening weekend thoughts on Unrivaled.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS0:45 -- Here come the Clippers11:00 -- How good are the Hawks?18:15 -- Quick Bucks shoutout22:00 -- Heat sizing up?29:00 -- Hoping for a Nic Claxton bounceback31:30 -- Steve's Player Shoutouts (Jamal Murray, Jalen Green, Scoot Henderson)35:00 -- Is This Real?44:45 -- Nick Richards to the Suns53:15 -- Final All-Star returns56:00 -- WNBA news (Core news, Chennedy Carter)59:15 -- Early Unrivaled takeaways1:07:00 -- Comment(s) of the Week + Free Throws Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Jan 21, 20251h 13m

Ep 373At the Level with Caitlin Cooper

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by the great Caitlin Cooper (Basketball, She Wrote) to discuss the red-hot Indiana Pacers. We discuss the offense (and Tyrese Haliburton) returning to form, a suddenly-elite defense spearheaded by Andrew Nembhard, important growth from the young pieces and more.To subscribe to Caitlin's patreon, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/basketballshewroteTo send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3 Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Jan 17, 20251h 24m

Ep 372The "H" Comes First!

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with observations, react to the latest All-Star returns, then give their early thoughts on this year's defensive award races.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS3:15 -- Here come the Pacers14:45 -- Heat's youth showing up19:00 -- Anthony Edwards' shifting context25:30 -- Quick Collin Sexton shoutout29:30 -- Steve bounces around (NY, DET, DEN, SAC and more)35:00 -- Second All-Star returns43:30 -- WNBA news (Satou Sabally, Kelsey Plum cored)47:15 -- Defensive Player of the Year1:00:20 -- All-Defensive teams1:09:30 -- Comment(s) of the Week + Free Throws Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Jan 14, 20251h 18m

Ep 371Does Sabrina Carpenter Have a Floater?

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. reflect on an awesome Cavs-Thunder game, discuss potential landing spots for star free agent Satou Sabally, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS0:45 -- Cavs-Thunder23:15 -- Satou Sabally landing spots35:00 -- Mailbag, starting with floater talk49:45 -- What's going on with Bam Adebayo's offense?1:01:15 -- How important is stadium atmosphere?1:05:30 -- Shoe impact in the 80s & 90s1:11:15 -- This season: LeBron James or Jalen Williams?1:15:30 -- What the Hawks miss with Jalen Johnson1:17:45 -- Are we worried about bigs "guarding" Stephon Castle?1:20:30 -- Thoughts on the Grizzlies offense1:26:00 -- How to dive deeper into basketball + (youth) coaching advice1:31:15 -- Free Throws Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Jan 10, 20251h 38m

Ep 370If You Can't Take the Heat...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the latest in the Jimmy Butler/Miami Heat saga, check in on the Phoenix Suns in light of their lineup changes, react to the first returns in All-Star voting, then give a few more award thoughts.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS1:15 -- Jimmy Butler fall-out23:30 -- What's going on with the Suns?36:30 -- First All-Star returns53:30 -- Sixth Man of the Year thoughts1:01:15 -- Coach of the Year1:03:00 -- Most Improved Player1:08:15 -- Clutch Player of the Year1:11:30 -- Comment of the Week + Free Throws Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Jan 7, 20251h 19m

Ep 369Blocked By Niang!

Nekias Duncan is joined by Justin Rowan and Carter Rodriguez (The Chase Down Podcast) to talk all things Cleveland Cavaliers. They dig deep into their historic offense, growth from the stars, postseason worries and much more.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3 Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Jan 3, 20251h 43m

Ep 368Clean Up on Aisle 23

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the latest Lakers-Nets trade, discuss the Kings firing Mike Brown, and give their early thoughts on this year's MVP and All-NBA races.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS1:15 -- Lakers/Nets trade13:45 -- Kings fire Mike Brown33:30 -- Steve's Random Tidbits (Cavs, Thunder, Celtics and more)39:30 -- Early MVP thoughts49:30 -- Early All-NBA thoughts57:00 -- Free Throws Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Dec 31, 20241h 14m

Ep 367This Christmas (2024)

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their early All-Star thoughts, then preview this year's Christmas Day slate.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS1:30 -- West All-Star discussion19:30 -- East All-Star discussion33:15 -- Spurs-Knicks42:15 -- Wolves-Mavs49:30 -- Sixers-Celtics57:00 -- Lakers-Warriors1:04:30 -- Nuggets-Suns1:11:45 -- Closing Christmas schedule thoughts1:16:30 -- News updates (Alex Caruso, Landry Shamet, Mo Wagner) Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Dec 24, 20241h 21m

Ep 366SALUTE 🫡

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the Bucks' NBA Cup win over the Thunder, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS0:30 -- Bucks-Thunder26:45 -- Mailbag, beginning with a question on contenders38:30 -- Quick Zach LaVine-to-Denver thoughts43:45 -- Back to the mailbag, breaking down Houston's (All)Defensive chops55:30 -- Evaluating Scoot Henderson1:02:30 -- Best shooter in a post-Steph NBA1:11:15 -- Unrivaled 1v1 sleeper picks1:15:15 -- Exploring the Dream's center options this offseason1:18:45 -- WNBA Ethical All-Stars1:24:00 -- NBA "Naw" Stars 1:33:15 -- Free Throws Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Dec 20, 20241h 41m

Ep 365NBA Cup Finals Preview

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the NBA Cup semifinals, preview the finals matchup between the Bucks and Thunder action, give their thoughts on the Dennis Schröder trade and more.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS1:15 -- Hawks-Bucks10:15 -- Rockets-Thunder17:45 -- Bucks-Thunder35:45 -- Warriors trade for Dennis Schröder46:45 -- Pacers trade for Thomas Bryant49:15 -- Player Shoutouts58:45 -- YouTube shoutout + Free Throws Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Dec 17, 20241h 10m

Ep 364Up for the Cup (2024)

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the NBA Cup quarterfinals, preview the semifinals, catch up on the latest WNBA news and answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS1:00 -- Magic-Bucks12:30 -- Hawks-Knicks28:15 -- Hawks-Bucks preview38:45 -- Mavs-Thunder50:30 -- Warriors-Rockets1:00:45 -- Rockets-Thunder preview1:09:45 -- Golden State Valkyries1:16:45 -- Jewell Loyd's trade request1:24:30 -- Mailbag, starting with the Knicks vs switching1:31:30 -- Julian Strawther thoughts1:37:30 -- Favorite non-traditional initiators1:43:15 -- Best defenders without elite athleticism1:48:30 -- Free Throws Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Dec 13, 20241h 56m

Ep 363Possession After Possession After Possession

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. preview this week's NBA Cup action, salute the Miami Heat, and roll through a few Free Throws.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS1:30 -- Magic-Bucks12:00 -- Mavs-Thunder27:15 -- Hawks-Knicks42:00 -- Rockets-Warriors52:45 -- Miami Heat1:08:30 -- Nikola Jokic & Jakob Poeltl love1:11:30 -- YouTube shoutout + Free Throws Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Dec 10, 20241h 21m

Ep 362Rookie Report, Vol. 1

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Sam Vecenie (The Athletic, Game Theory Podcast) to discuss his scouting process and evolution throughout the years, as well as a few notable rookies from this year's class.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS1:00 -- Scouting process + evolution12:45 -- Zaccharie Risacher (ATL)25:30 -- Alex Sarr (WAS)35:45 -- Stephon Castle (SA)41:15 -- Donovan Clingan (POR)49:00 -- Jared McCain (PHI)57:00 -- Yves Missi (NOP)1:00:15 -- Kyle Filipowski (UTA) Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Dec 6, 20241h 5m

Ep 361The Mavs and the Have Nots

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with their observations from the week, then cap things off with Free Throws.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS1:00 -- Dallas Mavericks17:45 -- Milwaukee Bucks22:45 -- Memphis Grizzlies28:45 -- Sacramento Kings38:00 -- What's happening with Brandon Ingram?42:15 -- Steve's temperature check (BKN, IND, MIL)43:45 -- Player shoutouts51:45 -- News (Jae Crowder, injury news, WNBA Expansion draft)52:45 -- Free Throws Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Dec 3, 20241h 5m

Ep 360Sky Is The Limit

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are once again joined by Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh to discuss his new role, philosophy, his vision for Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso, and a little wrestling.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3 Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Nov 28, 202459 min

Ep 359🗣️DUNKERSSSSS

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with their observations from the week, then cap things off with Free Throws.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS1:00 -- Boston Celtics5:00 -- Denver Nuggets8:00 -- Orlando Magic22:15 -- Los Angeles Clippers29:30 -- Nekias' Carousel of Confusion (NO, PHI, Tyrese Haliburton, Trae Young, UTA)39:45 -- Steve's temperature check (NY, MIA, MIL)43:00 -- Player shoutouts52:30 -- Free Throws Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Nov 26, 202458 min

Ep 358Peep the Green Screen

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest news around the (W)NBA & Unrivaled, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS0:45 -- WNBA coaching news (Sparks/Dream)5:00 -- Unrivaled rosters revealed7:15 -- NBA injury update (Luka Doncic, Kevin Durant/Bradley Beal, Paul George and more)11:45 -- NBA All-Star update13:45 -- Mailbag, beginning with Cavs-Celtics confidence meter18:15 -- League trend that's caught our eye + favorite lineup(s)25:00 -- Evaluating rookie highs & lows29:30 -- Spacing deep dive + potential Angel Reese usage37:30 -- Diving into Giannis' season43:00 -- Are the (healthy) Kings primed for contention?48:15 -- Exploring the Grizzlies' pace50:45 -- Donovan Mitchell or Jalen Brunson?52:30 -- Power ranking the Celtics as screeners1:01:30 -- Deni Avdija thoughts1:07:30 -- Player we'd want to watch film with1:11:00 -- Free Throws Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Nov 22, 20241h 19m

Ep 357Rocket For Me

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with their observations from the week, then catch up on the latest (W)NBA news.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS0:45 -- Cleveland Cavaliers8:15 -- Los Angeles Lakers14:00 -- Houston Rockets30:00 -- Quick Blazers shoutout34:00 -- What's up with the Pacers?43:00 -- Steve's temperature check48:30 -- Player shoutouts56:00 -- (W)NBA News (Injury updates, All-Star news, Wings win draft lottery) Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Nov 19, 20241h 3m

Ep 356Get It, Lexie!

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Indiana Fever wing Lexie Hull to discuss her basketball journey, her offseason, music tastes and much more. Then, the guys answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS0:45 -- Lexie Hull conversation22:30 -- Mailbag, starting with how to watch basketball more efficiently29:45 -- Ways to (further) incentivize the NBA Cup34:45 -- Examining post-ups from the Pistons41:30 -- Evaluating Willie Green amidst the Pelicans' bad injury luck48:00 -- The value of the Derrick White archetype51:15 -- Guard switching + the Role Player Fusion Challenge50:15 -- Closing thoughts/shoutouts Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Nov 14, 20241h 13m

Ep 355I Ain't No Jok' 🎙️

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with their observations from the week, then catch up on the latest WNBA coaching news.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS0:30 -- Steve's landscape/NBA Cup thoughts16:45 -- Memphis Grizzlies30:00 -- Brooklyn Nets defense shoutout32:00 -- What's up with the Spurs?38:30 -- What's up with the Thunder?43:00 -- What's up with the Bucks?48:15 -- Steve's confusing teams50:15 -- Player shoutouts1:08:15 -- (W)NBA News (Injury updates, Curt Miller/Jasmine Thomas, Ty Ellis) Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Nov 12, 20241h 11m

Ep 354Suns of Anarchy

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with their observations from the week, then catch up on the latest WNBA coaching news.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS0:30 -- New York Knicks15:00 -- Golden State Warriors26:15 -- Phoenix Suns37:00 -- A quick Detroit Pistons shoutout38:30 -- Miami Heat44:00 -- Dallas Mavericks47:30 -- Player shoutouts59:30 -- (W)NBA News (Stephanie White/Fever, Tyler Marsh/Sky) Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Nov 5, 20241h 8m

Ep 353Oh Deer...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Ti Windisch (Gyro Step, Gyro Step Podcast Network) to discuss the shaky start of the Milwaukee Bucks. Later, the guys catch up on the latest news, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS1:45 -- Bucks discussion46:00 -- NBA news (Star injury updates, Players of the Week, Jay Huff)50:45 -- Mailbag, starting with Evan Mobley's usage56:30 -- How important is the math battle?1:01:15 -- A proposal to help stars retire with their original teams + Aces roster thoughts1:13:45 -- Quick thoughts (LaMelo Ball, Jordan Poole, and more) Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Nov 1, 20241h 18m

Ep 352Opening Week Takeaways

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their early takeaways from the opening week of the NBA season, then catch up on the latest (W)NBA news and rumors.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at [email protected] 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/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS1:30 -- Los Angeles Lakers11:00 -- Boston Celtics16:30 -- Los Angeles Clippers22:00 -- Cleveland Cavaliers33:45 -- Oklahoma City Thunder43:00 -- Quick hitters (Hawks, Magic)46:45 -- Milwaukee Bucks53:30 -- Denver Nuggets56:15 -- Player shoutouts1:04:30 -- Trends & (W)NBA News (Stephanie White, Christie Sides, Stephen Curry) Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Oct 29, 20241h 10m

Ep 351Opening Week Mailbag

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest news, give their takeaways from the first two days of the NBA season, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot1:30 -- Mystics, Eric & Mike Thibault part ways5:30 -- NBA news (extension updates, injury updates)14:15 -- Early regular season thoughts54:00 -- Mailbag, starting with Chicago Sky coaching thoughts58:00 -- When should the Aces consider making core changes?1:03:00 -- How concerned should we be about the Knicks' offense?1:15:30 -- How well can Scottie Barnes develop in his current context?1:19:15 -- Should the Heat consider a youth movement?1:22:15 -- How will the Sixers build chemistry this year?1:30:15 -- Brandon Ingram post usage, and others who could follow1:33:45 -- "Who is *that*" All-Stars Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Oct 25, 20241h 37m

Ep 350Very De-Yerrrr, Very Mindful

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. salute the New York Liberty and put a bow on a historic WNBA season, catch up on the latest news, then give their way-too-early NBA season predictions.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot0:45 -- Liberty-Lynx26:30 -- A salute to the WNBA season34:00 -- Dallas Wings fire Latricia Trammell40:30 -- NBA news (PJ Tucker, injury updates)47:30 -- Extension news (Trey Murphy III, Moses Moody)49:30 -- Preseason takeaways1:03:00 -- Award predictions, starting with MVP1:08:00 -- Defensive Player of the Year1:12:15 -- Rookie of the Year1:15:00 -- Most Improved Player1:18:00 -- Sixth Man of the Year1:20:00 -- Coach of the Year & Clutch Player of the Year1:24:00 -- Predicting the standings (and a news update) Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Oct 22, 20241h 30m

Ep 349An All-Dunker Performance

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the New York Liberty's thrilling Game 3 victory in the WNBA Finals, then answer burning questions about the NBA's Atlantic and Pacific divisions. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot1:00 -- Liberty-Lynx26:00 -- All-WNBA teams announced28:00 -- Atlantic division preview, beginning with the Boston Celtics36:45 -- New York Knicks59:45 -- Philadelphia Sixers1:16:30 -- Brooklyn Nets1:30:15 -- Toronto Raptors1:47:00 -- Pacific division, beginning with the Los Angeles Clippers2:04:45 -- Phoenix Suns2:22:45 -- Los Angeles Lakers2:36:15 -- Sacramento Kings3:02:00 -- Golden State Warriors Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Oct 18, 20243h 18m

Ep 348You Cannot Switch Me!

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the New York Liberty's bounceback Game 2 victory in the WNBA Finals, then answer burning questions about the NBA's Central and Northwest divisions. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot1:00 -- Liberty-Lynx46:00 -- Central division preview, beginning with the Milwaukee Bucks1:01:15 -- Cleveland Cavaliers1:20:30 -- Indiana Pacers1:44:15 -- Chicago Bulls1:55:00 -- Detroit Pistons2:06:00 -- Northwest division, beginning with the Oklahoma City Thunder2:25:00 -- Denver Nuggets2:42:30 -- Minnesota Timberwolves2:57:00 -- Utah Jazz3:15:30 -- Portland Trail Blazers Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Oct 15, 20243h 25m

Ep 347Game 1 Reaction + Previewing the South

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the Minnesota Lynx's thrilling Game 1 victory in the WNBA Finals, then answer burning questions about the NBA's Southeast and Southwest divisions. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot1:30 -- Liberty-Lynx25:30 -- Natalie Nakase to the Golden State Valkyries26:30 -- Where do the Sun go from here?31:30 -- Southeast preview, beginning with the Orlando Magic44:30 -- Miami Heat1:07:30 -- Atlanta Hawks1:20:00 -- Charlotte Hornets1:33:00 -- Washington Wizards1:45:00 -- Dallas Mavericks2:02:00 -- New Orleans Pelicans2:19:00 -- Houston Rockets2:31:15 -- Memphis Grizzlies2:41:30 -- San Antonio Spurs Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Oct 11, 20242h 53m

Ep 346Liberty, Liberty, Liiiberty

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Mark Schindler (They've Got Now) to break down the WNBA semifinals, and things to look for in each potential Finals matchup.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot1:30 -- Aces-Liberty22:30 -- What's next for the Aces?33:30 -- Lynx-Sun1:00:30 -- Liberty-Lynx thoughts1:08:00 -- Liberty-Sun thoughts Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Oct 8, 20241h 19m

Ep 345Not Too Much!

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the Atlanta Dream and Tanisha Wright parting ways, then give their takeaways from Game 2 of each WNBA semifinals series.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot1:00 -- Julius Randle/KAT trade update2:15 -- Atlanta Dream/Tanisha Wright24:30 -- Aces-Liberty56:30 -- Rookie awards announced1:02:00 -- Lynx-Sun1:31:15 -- Free Throws Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Oct 4, 20241h 35m

Ep 344Too Hot to Randle

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the Karl-Anthony Towns/Julius Randle blockbuster trade, catch up on the latest news, then give their takeaways from the opening games of the WNBA semifinals.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot1:15 -- Julius Randle/KAT trade29:30 -- NBA extensions (Terance Mann, Jose Alvarado)31:30 -- WNBA news (expansion, award news)45:30 -- Aces-Liberty1:08:00 -- Lynx-Sun Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Oct 1, 20241h 31m

Ep 343It's Time For #RealHoop

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their final thoughts on the first round, then preview the WNBA Semifinals.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot1:15 -- NBA News (Derrick Rose, Vince Carter, AJ Griffin retirement news)3:15 -- WNBA news (DiJonai Carrington, Sparks, Natasha Howard)17:45 -- Liberty-Dream30:15 -- Aces-Storm44:15 -- Sun-Fever1:04:00 -- Lynx-Mercury1:15:00 -- Aces-Liberty preview1:41:00 -- Lynx-Sun preview Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Sep 27, 20242h 6m

Ep 342Game One R'eactions

The WNBA Playoffs tipped off on Sunday! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down what they saw across the Game 1s, and what we may see moving forward.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot1:15 -- Liberty-Dream22:30 -- Sun-Fever50:00 -- Lynx-Mercury1:16:15 -- Aces-Storm Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Sep 23, 20241h 40m

Ep 341Prepping for the P'layoffs

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest news, then preview the first round of the 2024 WNBA playoffs.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot1:00 -- NBA news (Adrian Wojnarowski, Joel Embiid)7:15 -- WNBA news (Elizabeth Williams, WNBA milestone watch)9:30 -- Liberty-Dream30:45 -- Aces-Storm53:00 -- Sun-Fever1:19:00 -- Lynx-Mercury1:41:30 -- Bouncing Around (Portland expansion, Bruce Brown, Tina Charles salute) Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

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