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Ep 324Midseason Marks

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Mark Schindler (They've Got Now) to check in on the WNBA's top six teams at the midway point of the season. In addition to Mark's podcast, you can also subscribe to his YouTube channel for women's basketball breakdowns here: https://www.youtube.com/@MG_SchindlerIf 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 -- Team USA10:30 -- New York Liberty28:15 -- Connecticut Sun54:00 -- Minnesota Lynx1:07:45 -- Las Vegas Aces1:22:45 -- Seattle Storm1:35:15 -- Phoenix Mercury 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

Jul 12, 20241h 55m

Ep 323DeRoz' Came Home

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the three-team trade that sent DeMar DeRozan to the Sacramento Kings, catch up on other free agency news, then bounce around the WNBA with observations from the weekend.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS2:15 -- DeMar DeRozan three-team trade29:45 -- Caleb Martin to the Sixers37:15 -- Detroit Pistons (Malik Beasley, Simone Fontecchio)40:00 -- Minnesota Timberwolves (Joe Ingles, PJ Dozier)45:15 -- Alec Burks to Miami48:30 -- Taurean Prince to Milwaukee52:00 -- Dario Saric to Golden State55:45 -- Daniel Theis to New Orleans59:00 -- Haywood Highsmith back to Miami1:01:00 -- Other free agency news (LeBron James, Franz Wagner and more)1:04:45 -- WNBA news (Napheesa Collier, Jordin Canada)1:07:30 -- A'ja Wilson, Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, Tina Charles make history1:12:30 -- Bouncing around the WNBA (Kelsey Plum, Alyssa Thomas, Chennedy Carter 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

Jul 9, 20241h 29m

Ep 322Hey Now, Who's An All-Star?

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest free agency news, react to the WNBA All-Star rosters, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.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/thedunkerspot.TIME STAMPS1:15 -- NBA News (Coaching news, Bronny James, Kemba Walker)7:30 -- Wizards (Jonas Valanciunas, Richaun Holmes)10:00 -- Warriors (Kyle Anderson, Buddy Hield)15:15 -- Delon Wright (Bucks)17:30 -- Pacers (James Wiseman, Obi Toppin)21:15 -- Monte Morris (Suns)23:00 -- Re-signing news (LeBron James, Immanuel Quickley, Magic and more)31:30 -- WNBA news (June awards, transaction updates)39:30 -- WNBA All-Star rosters revealed54:45 -- Mailbag, beginning with team building philosophy1:03:30 -- Summer League excitement + how to get into basketball stats1:08:45 -- Where should the Blazers go from here?1:15:00 -- Where should the Heat go from here?1:22:15 -- What is WNBA concussion protocol?1:25:00 -- What's up with Kate Martin's lack of minutes?1:29:15 -- MOAR Kemba Walker news 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

Jul 4, 20241h 32m

Ep 321Are The Fringes In The Room With Us?

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the opening day and a half of NBA free agency. Deep dives into the fits of Paul George, Klay Thompson, Isaiah Hartenstein, Chris Paul, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and much more!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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- Sixers (Paul George, Tyrese Maxey, Andre Drummond & more)22:15 -- Mavericks (Klay Thompson, Naji Marshall, Quentin Grimes)50:00 -- Thunder (Isaiah Hartenstein, Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Joe)1:02:00 -- Spurs sign Chris Paul1:07:45 -- Pistons sign Tobias Harris1:12:00 -- Magic sign Kentavious Caldwell-Pope1:17:00 -- Clippers (James Harden, Derrick Jones Jr., Nic Batum, Kris Dunn, Mo Bamba)1:20:30 -- Rapid Fire FA thoughts1:26:15 -- Pelicans-Hawks trade1:31:00 -- Quick WNBA thoughts (much more on next episode) 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

Jul 2, 20241h 35m

Ep 320It's Villanover

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the latest transactions in the NBA, give some quick draft thoughts, recap the Lynx's Commissioner's Cup win over the Liberty, and answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- Knicks-Nets trade (Mikal Bridges)13:00 -- Nets-Rockets trade15:15 -- Wizards-Blazers trade19:30 -- Extension news (Bam Adebayo, Scottie Barnes, OG Anunoby, Nic Claxton)22:30 -- Quick draft thoughts35:00 -- Other NBA News (Kristaps Porzingis, Reggie Jackson, Chris Finch, Pelicans front office)37:15 -- WNBA news42:15 -- Lynx-Liberty55:30 -- Mailbag, starting with rookie skill development1:01:00 -- How concerned, if at all, should we be about the Connecticut Sun's title hopes?1:14:00 -- What's up with the Atlanta Dream?1:17:00 -- Concern level for stars off to slow shooting starts1:20:30 -- Exploring Emily Engstler's role moving forward1:24:30 -- Kayla Thornton or Josh Hart, Part 2 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

Jun 28, 20241h 28m

Ep 319What Is It, The TRADE?

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the Alex Caruso-Josh Giddey trade, then catch up on the latest news and rumors around the NBA. On the WNBA side, they talk through the first returns of WNBA All-Star voting, check in on the Rookie of the Year race, preview the Commissioner's Cup final between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx, and bounce around the league with observations.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- Alex Caruso-Josh Giddey trade18:15 -- Malik Monk re-signs21:00 -- Other free agency news (Drew Eubanks, Oshae Brissett, Keita Bates-Diop)27:00 -- Kenny Atkinson hired by Cavaliers30:00 -- NBA rumor mill (Klay Thompson, Brook Lopez and more)35:00 -- WNBA news (First All-Star voting returns, Queen Egbo)40:45 -- Sky-Fever + Rookie of the Year58:00 -- Lynx-Liberty Commissioner's Cup preview1:10:00 -- Other WNBA musings (Storm, Sun, Dream 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

Jun 25, 20241h 21m

Ep 318Going Through Changes

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest news, discuss Chelsea Gray's return to the Aces lineup, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:45 -- Pistons fire Monty Williams8:30 -- Transaction news (Pascal Siakam, Gary Payton II)12:30 -- Free agent rumblings (Paul George, Klay Thompson)17:00 -- WNBA News (Player of the Week, Injury updates)26:30 -- Chelsea Gray's return37:30 -- Other musings (Bridget Carleton, NYL/PHX, Stefanie Dolson, Jordan Horston)45:30 -- Mailbag, starting with the role of analytics in the WNBA59:00 -- Which position has the most difficult learning curve in both leagues?1:02:45 -- Will we see a rise in biomechanics? 1:08:00 -- Concern level for Breanna Stewart's 3PT shooting + best Liberty lineup1:14:30 -- Creating our own expansion roster 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

Jun 20, 20241h 24m

Ep 317What They Gon' Say Now?

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. celebrate the Boston Celtics' championship win, salute the Dallas Mavericks for their run, then check in on the teams populating the top-half of the WNBA standings.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- Mavericks-Celtics47:30 -- (W)NBA News (Free agency around the corner, Jeff Van Gundy, Aces)50:00 -- Connecticut Sun58:00 -- New York Liberty1:06:45 -- Minnesota Lynx1:14:00 -- Seattle Storm1:21:30 -- Phoenix Mercury1:28:45 -- Las Vegas Aces1:39:30 -- Other WNBA musings 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

Jun 18, 20241h 45m

Ep 316Let The Game Talk

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down what they saw in the Celtics' Game 3 win over the Mavericks, catch up on the latest WNBA news, give early WNBA All-Star thoughts, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS0:45 -- Jerry West news2:15 -- Mavericks-Celtics44:45 -- WNBA News (Dearica Hamby/Ezi Magbegor, Morgan Bertsch/Charisma Osborne)47:15 -- WNBA All-Star voting1:14:00 -- Mailbag (How the Fever can establish better offensive flow)1:21:30 -- How to evaluate the rookie class + coaches in new places1:41:15 -- Diana Taurasi's value on Team USA 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

Jun 14, 20241h 46m

Ep 315Handing Out Lessons

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down what they saw in the Celtics' Game 2 win over the Mavericks, catch up on the latest news, then bounce around the WNBA with weekend observations.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:45 -- Mavericks-Celtics Game 249:30 -- (W)NBA News (Darvin Ham, Dan Hurley returns to UConn, Team USA)56:30 -- New York Liberty1:00:00 -- The West is *tough*1:02:30 -- Tina Charles shout out1:03:45 -- Angel Reese/Kamilla Cardoso pairing1:04:45 -- Indiana Fever making strides1:05:30 -- Checking in on the Aces 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

Jun 11, 20241h 14m

Ep 314NBA Finals Game 1 Reaction + WNBA Mailbag

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the Celtics' Game 1 win over the Mavericks and look ahead to Game 2. From there, they catch up on the latest news and answer WNBA 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/thedunkerspot 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

Jun 7, 20241h 34m

Ep 313It's Finals Time

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. preview the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks, then give some WNBA takeaways from the weekend.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:15 -- Mavericks-Celtics preview55:00 -- WNBA takeaways (Sun, Kamilla Cardoso, Monique Billings 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

Jun 4, 20241h 5m

Ep 312Swifties By Default

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. salute the Dallas Mavericks, say goodbye to the Minnesota Timberwolves, then answer a bunch of WNBA 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- NBA News (Brian Keefe, Ty Lue)3:30 -- Mavericks-Wolves31:30 -- WNBA News (Players of the Week, Diamond Miller, Temi Fagbenle)34:30 -- Mailbag begins: biggest stylistic differences between the WNBA and NBA37:45 -- Three key things to watch for non-Aces/Liberty contenders45:30 -- A rookie rank 'em54:30 -- What is success for the Atlanta Dream + Rhyne Howard All-Defense chatter1:10:45 -- Projecting the Angel Reese/Kamilla Cardoso pairing with the Chicago Sky1:15:30 -- How to unlock Cam Brink as a scorer1:23:00 -- Washington Mystics offense1:26:30 -- An ode to Ticha Penicheiro1:30:00 -- How secure is Victoria Vivians' starting spot with the Seattle Storm?1:34:15 -- Has Maddy Seigrist proven to be a core piece for the Dallas Wings?1:37:30 -- Thoughts on the Dana Evans experience with the Sky1:41:15 -- Closing WNBA 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

May 31, 20241h 47m

Ep 311Throw It Down, Big Man!

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. continue their analysis of the NBA Conference Finals, then give some weekend takeaways from the WNBA.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- NBA News (Bill Walton)2:30 -- Pacers-Celtics29:00 -- Mavericks-Wolves1:02:15 -- Indiana Fever check-in1:10:30 -- Aces check-in1:15:15 -- Steve bounces around (Napheesa Collier, Dallas Wings, Seattle Storm 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

May 28, 20241h 25m

Ep 310We Rockin' With Mark

We have a mega episode! In the first half, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down what they saw in the Game 1s of each conference finals series. In the second half, Nekias is joined by Mark Schindler (They've Got Now) to discuss some of the biggest storylines in the WNBA through the first week-plus of the season. 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:15 -- NBA News (JB Bickerstaff, All-Defense, All-NBA)20:00 -- Pacers-Celtics42:30 -- Mavericks-Wolves1:05:00 -- Mark Schindler joins the show (intro)1:07:30 -- Minnesota Lynx1:13:00 -- Seattle Storm1:21:15 -- Indiana Fever1:42:25 -- New York Liberty1:53:15 -- Connecticut Sun1:57:45 -- Atlanta Dream2:05:45 -- Player shoutouts (Kahleah Copper, Angel Reese, Jackie Young, Ariel Atkins) 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

May 24, 20242h 19m

Ep 309Bring Ya Analysis!

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. preview the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, then give some weekend takeaways from the WNBA.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- NBA News (All-Rookie Teams)5:30 -- Pacers-Celtics34:45 -- Mavericks-Wolves1:08:30 -- WNBA news (charter flight update, Aces investigation)1:10:00 -- Indiana Fever (Caitlin Clark-Aliyah Boston partnership)1:15:30 -- Sparks-Aces (Kate Martin, Cameron Brink, Jackie Young, A'ja Wilson) 1:23:00 -- Steve bounces around (Minnesota Lynx, Angel Reese, Phoenix Mercury 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

May 21, 20241h 28m

Ep 308Sneaky Lynx

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. take stock of the second round, give their closing thoughts on the Cleveland Cavaliers, then react to the opening games of the WNBA regular season.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:45 -- NBA News (Mike Budenholzer, Tyrese Maxey)4:45 -- Mavs-Thunder25:30 -- Pacers-Knicks38:30 -- Wolves-Nuggets52:45 -- Cleveland Cavaliers1:02:45 -- WNBA news update (Golden State Valkyries, expansion, charter, Jaelyn Brown)1:05:00 -- Liberty-Mystics1:14:30 -- Fever-Sun1:21:30 -- Mercury-Aces1:31:15 -- Lynx-Storm1:40:00 -- Sky-Wings1:44:00 -- Dream-Sparks 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

May 17, 20241h 50m

Ep 307Hey Mr. Charter

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give brief NBA lottery thoughts, break down the latest in all four second round series, then bounce around the WNBA with their biggest questions heading into the season.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:45 -- NBA News (Draft lottery, Award announcements)4:30 -- Pacers-Knicks20:00 -- Nuggets-Wolves40:15 -- Cavs-Celtics51:15 -- Mavs-Thunder1:07:30 -- WNBA news update (charter travel, notable roster moves)1:09:00 -- 12 burning questions, starting with the Las Vegas Aces1:13:15 -- New York Liberty1:17:15 -- Connecticut Sun1:22:15 -- Dallas Wings1:25:30 -- Atlanta Dream1:29:30 -- Minnesota Lynx1:32:15 -- Washington Mystics1:35:00 -- Chicago Sky1:39:00 -- Los Angeles Sparks1:42:15 -- Indiana Fever1:45:30 -- Seattle Storm1:47:30 -- Phoenix Mercury 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

May 14, 20241h 52m

Ep 306Meet The Dunkers

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest award news, talk through each of the four second round series, then give more WNBA preseason takeaways -- and more.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- NBA news (ROY, DPOY, MVP, Social Justice Champion, Charles Lee/Hornets)10:00 -- Knicks-Pacers31:15 -- Nuggets-Timberwolves51:15 -- Celtics-Cavaliers1:07:15 -- Thunder-Mavericks1:23:15 -- WNBA thoughts (Sky-Liberty, Dream, Mystics 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

May 10, 20241h 49m

Ep 305Still Dancing With Wolves (2024)

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. preview the other two second round series (CLE-BOS, DAL-OKC), react to the Wolves' Game 1 win over the Nuggets, give some early WNBA preseason takeaways and more.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- Award update (ROY, DPOY, MVP)3:30 -- Cavs-Celtics preview35:00 -- Thunder-Mavericks preview1:04:00 -- Wolves-Nuggets Game 11:20:30 -- Orlando Magic closing thoughts1:24:15 -- Clippers offseason thoughts1:27:15 -- Early WNBA preseason takeaways1:36:00 -- 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

May 7, 20241h 39m

Ep 304Swing For The Fences

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. preview a pair of second round series, then continue with their first round coverage.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- Award updates (Executive of the Year, Teammate of the Year, Hustle Award)3:30 -- Wolves-Nuggets34:30 -- Knicks-Pacers1:07:30 -- Clippers-Mavericks1:20:00 -- Magic-Cavs1:31:30 -- Closing thoughts on Heat-Celtics1:36:15 -- Bucks-Pacers1:38:15 -- Knicks-Sixers1:40:00 -- Nuggets-Lakers1:42:00 -- Thunder-Pelicans 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

May 3, 20241h 48m

Ep 303You're The Real CP3

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give a salute to Candace Parker, then continue their coverage of the first round of the NBA 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- Candace Parker retires7:00 -- Award updates (Clutch Player of the Year, Coach of the Year)10:45 -- Wolves-Suns27:00 -- Bucks-Pacers40:15 -- Clippers-Mavericks54:15 -- Knicks-Sixers1:07:00 -- Cavs-Magic1:20:30 -- Celtics-Heat1:28:00 -- Thunder-Pelicans1:36:00 -- Nuggets-Lakers 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 30, 20241h 42m

Ep 302It Takes (Game) Two

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest award news, then dig into all eight of the Game 2s.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:15 -- Award Talk (Most Improved, Sixth Man of the Year)7:45 -- Heat-Celtics27:15 -- Thunder-Pelicans42:45 -- Wolves-Suns1:00:00 -- Bucks-Pacers1:17:30 -- Clippers-Mavericks1:28:30 -- Cavs-Magic1:39:00 -- Knicks-Sixers1:49:00 -- Nuggets-Lakers 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 26, 20241h 56m

Ep 301Game 1 Reactions

The postseason is here! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. talk through the NBA award finalists, then give their Game 1 reactions and look ahead to Game 2.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- Award Finalists announced5:30 -- Heat-Celtics17:00 -- Thunder-Pelicans29:30 -- Wolves-Suns45:15 -- Bucks-Pacers59:00 -- Clippers-Mavericks1:11:15 -- Cavs-Magic1:25:45 -- Knicks-Sixers1:33:30 -- Nuggets-Lakers 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 23, 20241h 46m

Ep 300I Know What You Did Last Possession (2024)

The postseason is here! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their thoughts on the closing play-in slate, then break down the 2-7 and 1-8* playoff matchups.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:15 -- Heat-Bulls10:00 -- Kings-Pelicans22:30 -- Lakers-Nuggets1:00:15 -- Sixers-Knicks1:30:00 -- Potential Thunder matchups1:39:30 -- Potential Celtics matchups1:42:45 -- 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

Apr 19, 20241h 53m

Ep 299Play-In Weigh In, Part 1

The postseason is here! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their thoughts on the opening play-in slate, then breakdown the 3-6 and 4-5 playoff matchups.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- Lakers-Pelicans17:45 -- Warriors-Kings32:00 -- Heat-Sixers43:30 -- Hawks-Bulls45:45 -- Bucks-Pacers1:01:30 -- Wolves-Suns1:17:30 -- Cavs-Magic1:29:30 -- Clippers-Mavericks 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 16, 20241h 44m

Ep 298Will You Find Shame?

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest news, salute South Carolina and Connecticut for their title wins, hand out Dunker Awards, 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- WNBA schedule, Jrue Holiday, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Karl-Anthony Towns)12:00 -- Jrue Holiday extension16:30 -- Giannis Antetokounmpo22:30 -- Karl-Anthony Towns32:45 -- Salute to South Carolina46:45 -- Salute to UConn57:30 -- The Dunker Awards1:20:30 -- Mailbag, starting with an era comparison1:26:30 -- Sparks + draft thoughts1:40:00 -- A big man Rank'em1:45:00 -- 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

Apr 12, 20241h 50m

Ep 297And The Award Goes To...

With the postseason rapidly approaching, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. do one final awards check-in.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS2:00 -- MVP34:00 -- All-NBA43:00 -- Defensive Player of the Year51:00 -- All-Defense54:00 -- Rookie Awards59:30 -- Sixth Man of the Year1:04:15 -- Most Improved Player1:11:30 -- Coach of the Year1:19:00 -- Clutch Player of the Year 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 9, 20241h 24m

Ep 296East Is East (2024)

With the postseason rapidly approaching, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. ask their biggest questions in the Eastern Conference playoff (and play-in) field.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- NBA News (Steve Clifford, HOF inductees, Malachi Flynn)8:00 -- Boston Celtics27:30 -- Milwaukee Bucks42:00 -- Cleveland Cavaliers54:45 -- Orlando Magic1:10:30 -- New York Knicks1:23:45 -- Miami Heat1:31:30 -- Indiana Pacers1:39:30 -- Philadelphia 76ers1:46:30 -- Chicago Bulls + Atlanta Hawks 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 5, 20241h 52m

Ep 295We Fine in the West?

With the postseason rapidly approaching, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. ask their biggest questions in the Western Conference playoff (and play-in) field.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:15 -- Oklahoma City Thunder14:00 -- Denver Nuggets28:45 -- Minnesota Timberwolves39:15 -- Los Angeles Clippers48:45 -- Dallas Mavericks57:00 -- New Orleans Pelicans1:03:30 -- Sacramento Kings1:09:30 -- Phoenix Suns1:16:00 -- Lakers + 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

Apr 2, 20241h 23m

Ep 294Get Your Bunnies Up!

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest Team USA, WNBA, and NBA news before answering 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:15 -- Team USA camp update5:30 -- Minnesota Timberwolves sale is off (???)10:00 -- Transaction talk (Victoria Vivians, Javonte Green)12:30 -- Injury updates (Joel Embiid, Donovan Mitchell, Gabe Vincent, Hornets, Mitchell Robinson)25:30 -- Mailbag time: Should the charge be banned?28:45 -- Why does the pindown come first in Chicago action?31:00 -- What is the ideal archetype of a WNBA star?39:00 -- Which team is best equipped to defend the Murray/Jokic two-man game?55:30 -- Is this Damian Lillard's best defensive season?1:04:00 -- How much have the Pacers (and Tyrese Haliburton) really missed Buddy Hield?1:10:45 -- Exploring Kelly Oubre's passing growth1:18:00 -- Do we even need the All-Star game?1:27:30 -- Who's the "worst" (W)NBA player that could lead a 16-seed to a title?1:32:30 -- 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

Mar 29, 20241h 36m

Ep 293Do You Want To Win A Championship?

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with weekly observations -- and a few questions along the way.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- Playoff basketball is around the corner5:00 -- Minnesota Timberwolves22:45 -- Orlando Magic39:15 -- What do we make of the Sixers?45:00 -- A quick salute to the Wizards47:30 -- What's up with the Warriors?1:03:30 -- New Orleans Pelicans1:07:45 -- All-NBA 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, 20241h 23m

Ep 292Marching Towards The Madness

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest news, then answer more 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:15 -- (W)NBA News (Victoria Vivians, Marcus Morris, Isaiah Thomas, and more)12:30 -- Mailbag, starting with how to address roster needs 23:00 -- How do teams evaluate and add to their playbook?28:00 -- What's behind OKC's improvement as a (defensive) rebounding team?32:30 -- Norman Powell vs. Nicolas Batum37:00 -- Who should the Mavs target as a wing upgrade?44:45 -- An Evan Mobley check-in51:00 -- How should the Bulls handle Patrick Williams moving forward?55:30 -- An NBA All-Star Game idea1:05:00 -- Start, Bench, Trade x21:11:30 -- A 10-player Rank 'Em + 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 22, 20241h 22m

Ep 291Rocket Power (2024)

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with weekly observations -- and a few questions along the way.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- A disclaimer for March basketball2:30 -- Teams That Impressed, starting with the Boston Celtics7:30 -- New York Knicks19:30 -- Houston Rockets32:15 -- What's up with Mikal Bridges & the Nets?48:00 -- "Is This Anything?" (ATL, DEN, NO)57:30 -- Should we be concerned about the Clippers?1:08:15 -- Cade Cunningham's late shot against Miami1:13:00 -- Player shoutouts featuring Bam Adebayo, Jamal Murray, and others1:21:00 -- 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

Mar 19, 20241h 25m

Ep 290In Our Defense,

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give a quick salute to Jamahl Mosely and the Magic, then answer more 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- Jamahl Mosley, Magic agree to extension4:45 -- What's going on with the Washington Mystics?11:45 -- What makes a good defender/defense?19:00 -- How will guards factor into the All-Defense discussion?28:45 -- What should be considered a big lead in today's NBA?32:00 -- How do coaches set, manage, and adjust expectations throughout a season?46:00 -- How should coaches talk to players about development?49:45 -- What's behind the RJ Barrett breakout in Toronto?56:45 -- Evaluating Jaren Jackson Jr.'s (defensive) season1:02:00 -- How concerned should we be about the Knicks' minutes distribution?1:11:00 -- 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

Mar 15, 20241h 33m

Ep 28921* Questions

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. check the temperature on a few teams and players around the league, then reveal their All-Defense teams with roughly a month to go.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- Faith in New Orleans Pelicans' center room10:30 -- A quick Sacramento Kings temperature check11:45 -- New York Knicks' offense16:45 -- Orlando Magic's offense25:00 -- Thoughts on the Bulls' recent stretch27:00 -- Jayson Tatum's recent struggles32:30 -- Indiana Pacers temperature check42:30 -- Players That Make Us Think, starting with Brook Lopez48:00 -- Terry Rozier53:30 -- Jalen Green57:15 -- Player Shoutouts59:00 -- All-Defense1:07:00 -- 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

Mar 12, 20241h 12m

Ep 288Check The Archives

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest injury news, talk through a pair of buyout signings, provide a quick update on Caitlin Clark, 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- Injury news (Karl-Anthony Towns, Ben Simmons and others)10:30 -- Transaction Talk (Patty Mills to Miami, Shake Milton to New York, Kelly Olynyk extension)21:15 -- Caitlin Clark/Indiana Fever question25:00 -- Suns/Clippers questions (in light of the Devin Booker/Russell Westbrook injuries)29:30 -- Mailbag, starting with how we manage expectations in our analysis49:30 -- Dunker Spot nicknames + the three phases of defense53:30 -- End of game strategy, featuring Jayson Tatum1:01:00 -- Screen-the-Screener talk1:09:00 -- Who are the bad matchups for the Thunder?1:16:30 -- OKC's big room + respect for the Magic1:27:00 -- Arike Ogunbowale & Satou Sabally synergy + AJ Green usage1:33:00 -- How would you game plan against the Celtics?1:38:30 -- 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

Mar 8, 20241h 46m

Ep 287Heat Lightning

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are back to bounce around the league with their observations from the week.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:45 -- Teams That impressed, starting with the Boston Celtics7:45 -- Miami Heat21:45 -- Teams That Make Us Think, starting with the Oklahoma City Thunder37:00 -- West Play-In temperature check (PHX, DAL, GSW, LAL)54:00 -- Minnesota Timberwolves1:01:30 -- Player Shoutouts1:12:00 -- Award updates (Player of the Week, Rookie of the Month) + 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 5, 20241h 19m

Ep 286Beauty of the Matchup

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest (W)NBA news, examine the potential Team USA Men's roster, 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:15 -- WNBA News (Breanna Stewart, Sparks-Sky trade, Rebekah Gardner)8:30 -- NBA News (Patrick Williams, Steve Kerr, Buyout updates)20:15 -- Lakers/Clippers reaction33:30 -- Team USA thoughts41:30 -- Mailbag, starting with late-game offense & why teams slow down48:30 -- Potential landing spots for Allie Quigley if she returns51:15 -- If Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark were in the same draft class, who goes #1?55:30 -- What role have defenses played in the offensive explosion?1:11:00 -- What makes a good road team?1:17:30 -- Exploring the logic behind the Pistons' rotation pattern1:25:00 -- Cam Thomas' MIP case1:29:30 -- Jalen Williams or Anthony Edwards as a driver?1:32:00 -- Rank 'em time + a playoff confidence check1:39:00 -- 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

Mar 1, 20241h 51m

Ep 285Versatility Check

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with post-All-Star break observations.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS2:00 -- Teams That impressed, starting with the Boston Celtics9:00 -- Denver Nuggets17:15 -- Milwaukee Bucks35:00 -- Charlotte Hornets45:45 -- Dallas Mavericks51:15 -- Teams That Make Us Think, starting with the Phoenix Suns1:00:30 -- Philadelphia 76ers + New York Knicks (working through injuries)1:05:15 -- Sacramento Kings + a newsbreak from Steve1:08:15 -- Player Shoutouts (Victor Wembanyama, Ayo Dosunmu, Herb Jones, Amen Thompson, De'Andre Hunter) 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 27, 20241h 19m

Ep 284It's Soda, Not Pop

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest NBA news, answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag, then highlight players they're excited to watch in the "second half" of the season.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- NBA news (Mike Conley, Kevin Ollie, Lester Quiñones, Otto Porter Jr.)13:15 -- Mailbag, starting with the idea of some stars being overtasked34:15 -- Growth areas for the young Rockets44:30 -- How can the Magic improve offensively?51:15 -- Exploring Paolo Banchero's pathway to an All-NBA selection56:45 -- Are the Thunder ready for a deep playoff run?1:05:30 -- Checking in on the Tyrese Haliburton-Pascal Siakam duo1:15:30 -- Is a lead guard a necessity or bonus for Scottie Barnes?1:19:15 -- Should the Hawks shift their frontcourt rotation?1:23:45 -- What to watch for with the Pistons post-ASB1:27:30 -- Who we're excited to watch moving forward 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 23, 20241h 38m

Ep 283Tell It To The Judges

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. reflect on this year's All-Star Weekend, check in on a few award races, then catch up on the latest (W)NBA news.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- Thoughts on the All-Star Game19:00 -- Favorite moments from the weekend34:30 -- Coach of the Year check-in44:15 -- Most Improved Player50:15 -- Sixth Man of the Year54:00 -- Nets fire Jacque Vaughn1:02:15 -- Free agency news (Danilo Gallinari, Delon Wright 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

Feb 20, 20241h 9m

Ep 282Gearing Up For Indy

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest (W)NBA news, make their All-Star Weekend predictions, 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS2:15 -- Stefanie Dolson's fit with the Washington Mystics12:15 -- Thaddeus Young's fit with the Phoenix Suns17:45 -- All-Star Weekend predictions35:15 -- Mailbag, starting with offensive rebound philosophy40:30 -- Ranking the offensive advantages we enjoy watching play out45:30 -- The evolution of cross-matching51:30 -- Letting players problem-solve vs stepping in as a coach + Bilal Coulibaly usage58:00 -- Tyler Herro's role + when (if ever) should the Heat pivot from Jimmy Butler?1:11:00 -- PJ Tucker news break 1:14:45 -- Nekias vs. Steve's willingness to press the eject button on a team1:21:45 -- Scottie Barnes' growth as a top option1:26:00 -- How to make the All-Star game more competitive1:28:30 -- How to coach a struggling player + are the Mystics now cursed?1:32:15 -- Ranking potential Conference Finals matchups1:38:00 -- Players Nekias and Steve will never give up on 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 16, 20241h 46m

Ep 281Allow Me To Introduce Myself

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the debuts of several players on their new teams post-trade deadline. 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:40 -- Daniel Gafford, PJ Washington in Dallas18:20 -- Bojan Bogdanovic, Alec Burks in New York25:30 -- Buddy Hield, Cam Payne in Philadelphia36:30 -- Royce O'Neale in Phoenix42:30 -- Patrick Beverley in Milwaukee48:15 -- Dennis Schröder in Brooklyn53:15 -- Kelly Olynyk, Ochai Agbaji in Toronto57:45 -- New faces in Charlotte 1:03:00 -- Simone Fontecchio in Detroit1:06:15 -- Buyout updates (Spencer Dinwiddie, Kyle Lowry, Bismack Biyombo, Marcus Morris 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

Feb 13, 20241h 23m

Ep 280Get Ready To Learn Trade Finder, Buddy

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest WNBA transaction news, then dig into a busy NBA Trade Deadline Day. 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS2:00 -- Elena Delle Donne steps away from basketball6:30 -- Nneka Ogwumike to the Storm17:30 -- Mercury trade for Kahleah Copper34:15 -- Other news (Diamond DeShields, Candace Parker, Lexie Brown, OG Anunoby)37:45 -- Simone Fontecchio to Detroit41:00 -- Xavier Tillman to Boston44:45 -- Monte Morris to Minnesota49:00 -- Buddy Hield to Philadelphia56:00 -- Kelly Olynyk, Ochai Agbaji to Toronto1:00:30 -- Gordon Hayward to Oklahoma City1:06:30 -- Bojan Bogdanovic, Alec Burks to New York1:14:00 -- Daniel Gafford to Dallas1:18:45 -- PJ Washington to Dallas1:24:00 -- Dennis Schröder to Brooklyn1:28:30 -- Royce O'Neale to Phoenix1:32:45 -- Patrick Beverley to Milwaukee1:36:00 -- Doug McDermott (back) to Indiana1:37:30 -- Jaden Springer to Boston1:39:30 -- Other moves (Dalano Banton, Spencer Dinwiddie waived and more)1:42:00 -- The quickest All-Star Weekend update of all-time 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 9, 20241h 43m

Ep 279Let's Go to Believeland

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest (W)NBA news, and break down the superb play of the Cleveland Cavaliers.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- Joel Embiid, Sixers trade deadline discussion13:00 -- Zach LaVine, Bulls trade deadline discussion19:15 -- Steven Adams trade22:30 -- All-Star reserves + 3PT Shootout thoughts37:15 -- Cleveland Cavaliers discussion1:06:00 -- WNBA Free Agency Update (Bec Allen-Moriah Jefferson S&T, Astou Ndour-Fall, Monique Billings) 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 6, 20241h 15m

Ep 278l Like To Move It, Move It

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down a very, very, VERY active first day of WNBA free agency.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- NBA News (Julius Randle, Marc Gasol*, All-Star Weekend, January awards)6:30 -- WNBA re-signings (Satou Sabally, Jonquel Jones, and more)14:00 -- Jordin Canada sign-and-trade to the Dream23:00 -- Sparks-Storm trade (opened cap space for Skylar Diggins-Smith)26:00 -- Lynx-Sun trade (Tiffany Mitchell, Natisha Hiedeman)31:00 -- Skylar Diggins-Smith to the Storm37:30 -- Natasha Cloud to the Mercury + Elena Delle Donne check-in45:45 -- Courtney Williams to the Lynx51:15 -- Megan Gustafson to the Aces55:45 -- Mystics check-in (Karlie Samuelson, DiDi Richards)58:15 -- Dream check-in (Aerial Powers, Tina Charles)1:08:45 -- Rachel Banham to the Sun1:12:30 -- Lindsay Allen to the Sky + Nneka check-in1:17:30 -- Fever check-in (Katie Lou Samuelson, Damiris Dantas)1:22:00 -- Ivana Dojkić to the Liberty 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 2, 20241h 29m

Ep 277Knicks For Clicks (Complimentary)

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. check in on the two hottest teams in the league -- the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers -- then catch up on the latest news.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- New York Knicks34:00 -- Los Angeles Clippers1:06:00 -- All-Star thoughts1:14:30 -- WNBA Free Agency Update (Alanna Smith, Layshia Clarendon, Kalani Brown) 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 30, 20241h 20m

Ep 276Just What The Doc (Pre)Ordered?

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the latest news & happenings within WNBA free agency, then dig into the latest transactions and job swaps around the NBA.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS2:00 -- WNBA Free Agency update18:30 -- Adrian Griffin/Doc Rivers/Bucks discussion46:15 -- Wes Unseld Jr/Wizards52:45 -- Terry Rozier trade/early impressions1:15:30 -- ROY questions via mailbag1:31:30 -- Mailbag 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 26, 20241h 33m

Ep 275Contender Roll Call

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. dig into a couple of marquee matchups from the weekend, then check in on a few contending teams around the league. 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS3:00 -- Nuggets-Celtics discussion 30:30 -- Thunder-Timberwolves discussion53:30 -- Bouncing around other playoff teams1:13:00 -- News/Mailbag 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 23, 20241h 18m