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Nekias Duncan and former NBA video coordinator and assistant coach Steve Jones provide an in-depth, analytical look at the teams, players and stories shaping the NBA. With a rare X’s and O’s analysis that goes deeper than other surface-level hoops discussions. The Dunker Spot is your hardcourt home for smart, nuanced basketball conversation.

The Dunker Spot

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones kick off the episode with their final preview: the Pacific division. They discuss what they're excited about, key questions they have, potential breakout candidates, and the lineups that intrigue them the most.

Then, they get into some way-too-early award talk: who are the names you should keep an eye on for MVP, DPOY, and Rookie of the Year?

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

(:25) Introduction

(1:07) Los Angeles Lakers Preview

(18:08) Los Angeles Clippers Preview

(32:57) Golden State Warriors Preview

(50:46) Sacramento Kings Preview

(1:03:01) Phoenix Suns Preview

(1:14:24) MVP Predictions

(1:21:18) DPOY Predictions

(1:27:55) Rookie of the Year Predictions

(1:30:55) Free Throws

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NBA Awards Predictions + Pacific Division Preview

We have a mega episode for you!

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones kick off the episode with the latest news, covering the Kings’ latest news and ending with a salute to Malcolm Brogdon.

Then, the guys continue their NBA season preview series with both the Atlantic and Central divisions. They discuss what they're excited about, key questions they have, potential breakout candidates, and the lineups that intrigue them the most.

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

(:29) Introduction

(1:10) Kings sign Russell Westbrook, re-sign Keegan Murray

(5:14) Malcolm Brogdon retires

(7:09) Boston Celtics preview

(18:42) New York Knicks preview

(34:18) Toronto Raptors preview

(46:05) Brooklyn Nets preview

(53:20) Philadelphia 76ers preview

(100:35) Cleveland Cavaliers preview

(110:09) Indiana Pacers preview

(118:04) Milwaukee Bucks preview

(127:12) Detroit Pistons preview

(134:37) Chicago Bulls preview

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Russ signs with Kings, Atlantic + Central Division Previews

Nekias Duncan & Steve Jones dive into the Tuesday podcast by taking a look at a Southwest Division stacked with talent, starting with the Houston Rockets, who feature a potentially strong combo of Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson causing havoc for opposing teams.

Later in the show, Nekias & Steve share their thoughts on the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs, with Ja Morant and Victor Wembanyama returning and looking to make an impact for their squads after last season was largely a lost one for both. They then discuss how the addition of Cooper Flagg to the Mavericks could potentially be a game-changer for the division and help elevate the Mavs to a higher level.

The guys wrap the episode by talking about the possible impact of having a fully healthy Zion Williamson for the New Orleans Pelicans, as well as naming their X-factors for the team this season. Finally, Nekias & Steve examine the Las Vegas Aces’ sweep of the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals, securing their third title in four years.

 

1:41 – Houston Rockets preview

24:46 – Memphis Grizzlies preview

40:28 – Dallas Mavericks preview

57:20 – San Antonio Spurs preview

1:14:54 – New Orleans Pelicans preview

1:25:03 – Aces win WNBA title

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Previewing the Southwest Division featuring Cooper Flagg & Kevin Durant + Aces win third title in four years

Nekias Duncan & Steve Jones kick off this Friday podcast reacting to the Las Vegas Aces' 90-88 last second win over the Phoenix Mercury to go up 3-0 in a WNBA Finals series that may end tonight in Arizona. The guys break down A'ja Wilson's impressive 34 point performance and what the Mercury can do to avoid a sweep on Friday night. They also break down the recently announced WNBA All-Defensive Teams which A’ja Wilson, Alanna Smith, Alyssa Thomas, Napheesa Collier & Gabby Williams nominated to the first team.

Later in the show, Nekias & Steve break down the NBA's Southeast division heading into the 2025-2026 season. Will the Orlando Magic take advantage of a wounded Eastern Conference and elevate deeper into the playoffs with Desmond Bane joining Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and company? Are the Miami Heat able to get out of the muddled middle or will they be a trade deadline seller?

Finally, the guys break down some injury news affecting both conferences. First and foremost, LeBron James will miss at least the first 2-3 weeks of the season with a right sciatica. For the first time ever, LeBron will miss a season opener, which will just feel strange all around. How will Lakers fans and the league as a whole react?

Also, the hits just keep on coming for the Indiana Pacers as T.J. McConnell will also miss at least 4 weeks to start the season with a right hamstring injury. With Tyrese Haliburton already out with an Achilles injury suffered in last June's Finals Game 7, can the Pacers backcourt catch a break?

(0:00) - Aces take Finals Game 3, what will happen in Game 4?

(23:45) - Orlando Magic season preview

(39:05) - Atlanta Hawks season preview

(50:40) - Miami Heat season preview

(1:03:00) - Charlotte Hornets season preview

(1:11:10) - Washington Wizards season preview

(1:18:50) - LeBron James to miss opening 2-3 weeks of season

(1:23:10) - Indiana Pacers injuries keep stacking up

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

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

 

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Aces look to sweep Mercury, Southeast division preview & Lakers without LeBron in October

On this episode of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones examine how the Las Vegas Aces have taken a 2-0 lead over the Phoenix Mercury, and discuss potential adjustments ahead of Game 3 and beyond.

On the NBA side, the guys begin their NBA season preview series with the Northwest division. They discuss what they're excited about, key questions, potential breakout candidates, and the lineups that intrigue them the most.

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

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

(:47) Introduction

(1:04) WNBA Finals Game 2 recap

(11:06) Did the Aces find something with A’ja Wilson’s pick and roll?

(19:06) Mercury in a must-win situation

(22:39) Thunder season preview

(38:18) Nuggets season preview

(50:30) Timberwolves season preview

(101:09) Trail Blazers season preview

(1:10:29) Jazz season preview

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WNBA Finals Game 1 & 2 Review + Northwest Division Preview

On this episode of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview this year's WNBA Finals between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury, discussing key matchups, schemes, lineups, X-Factors and more.

On the NBA side, the guys give their opening preseason takeaways for the New York Knicks under Mike Brown, 76ers and Pelicans — with some Melbourne United love sprinkled in. Then, they discuss the supposed end of the Jonathan Kuminga saga, the Warriors filling out their roster, and the recent deals of Nikola Jovic with the Heat and Quentin Grimes with the Sixers.

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

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

(:32) Introduction

(1:04) WNBA Finals Preview

(14:34) Most interesting matchups between Aces and Mercury

(27:35) WNBA Finals X-Factors

(44:05) NBA Preseason: Knicks vs. Sixers

(57:23) NBA Preseason: Pelicans vs. Melbourne United

(106:46) Restricted Free Agency signings

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2025 WNBA Finals Preview + NBA Preseason Takeaways

On this episode of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the upcoming Game 5 between the Aces and Fever, put a bow on an awesome Mercury-Lynx series, then react to the All-Rookie team.

On the NBA side, the guys break down the quotes and updates that intrigue them the most from this year's Media Days.

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

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

(:43) Introduction

(2:22) WNBA Playoffs: Aces vs. Fever Game 5

(15:10) Mercury defeat Lynx to advance to WNBA Finals

(27:10) Lynx season shouldn’t be forgotten

(30:51) WNBA All-Rookie Team

(40:27) NBA Media Day headlines

(43:03) Excitement for the Atlanta Hawks

(46:54) Will the Thompson twins take another leap?

(102:31) Anthony Edward’s offseason improvements

(106:06) Victor Wembanyama primed for a big season

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Sunshine & Rainbows

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Stephen Pridgeon-Garner (PHNX Sports) for an incredibly deep dive into the Phoenix Mercury.

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

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

TIME STAMPS

1:10 -- Brief introduction

5:00 -- Preseason expectations vs. reality

11:15 -- How head coach Nate Tibbetts has evolved

14:15 -- Mercury offense

33:15 -- Mercury defense

1:07:45 -- Alyssa Thomas + MVP/DPOY award races

1:33:15 -- Satou Sabally

1:47:45 -- Rookie thoughts (Monique Akoa-Makani, Kathryn Westbeld)

1:54:30 -- DeWanna Bonner's fit

1:57:50 -- Rotation questions

2:09:15 -- Emptying the notes + Storm aside

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Are You Still Watching This?

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest trades around the WNBA, bounce around the league with observations, then catch. up on the latest NBA news.

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

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

TIME STAMPS

1:45 -- Storm/Mystics trade (Brittney Sykes)

15:00 -- Sun/Mystics trade (Aaliyah Edwards/Jacy Sheldon)

23:40 -- Lynx/Wings trade (DiJonai Carrington/Diamond Miller)

44:40 -- Other news (7-day contracts, Connecticut Sun sale*, Napheesa Collier)

47:45 -- A quick standings check

49:30 -- Aces rolling since the lineup change

1:03:30 -- Fever finding answers on both ends while Caitlin Clark is out

1:12:35 -- Rickea Jackson's growing comfort + general Sparks thoughts

1:27:35 -- NBA extension news (De'Aaron Fox, Luka Doncic)

1:32:30 -- NBA transactions (Boston Celtics, Ricky Council IV)

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Deadline Dealings

For the first time in way-too-long, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. go to the Dunker Spot mailbag and answer a variety of NBA, WNBA, and general basketball questions.

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

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

TIME STAMPS

1:15 -- Quick news updates (All-Summer League teams, Josh Okogie, Lindy Waters)

3:00 -- Mailbag, starting with what we learned from the 2024-25 season (and 2nd apron talk)

16:30 -- What will be the next offensive/defensive trends we see?

25:00 -- How often, if at all, can team personnel tell when a player is slated to have an off night?

29:00 -- Who's slated to step up on the new-look Celtics?

34:45 -- Building an eight-man, defense-only rotation of players drafted after 2001

40:20 -- How (international) basketball concepts spread + remembering role player quirks

45:40 -- A Chris Paul/Chauncey Billups question + Phee, SGA & their top-player status

51:00 -- What to make of Breanna Stewart's multi-year three-point shooting dip

57:30 -- A tradition: ranking the Knicks & Liberty's combined wing room

1:00:30 -- As a coach, which WNBA teams are the best to learn spacing and ball movement from?

1:05:10 -- Defining floor raisers vs ceiling raisers 

1:10:40 -- Can the Sparks make a playoff push?

1:14:40 -- What counts as a successful season for the Dallas Wings?

1:16:10 -- How Nekias' WNBA fandom grew

1:22:30 -- Why do some players randomly become poor free throw shooters?

1:26:30 -- What's your favorite basketball shoe of all-time?

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Back to the Mailbag!

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 dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

If 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 STAMPS

1:45 -- Pistons fire Monty Williams

8:30 -- 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 return

37:30 -- Other musings (Bridget Carleton, NYL/PHX, Stefanie Dolson, Jordan Horston)

45:30 -- Mailbag, starting with the role of analytics in the WNBA

59:00 -- 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 lineup

1:14:30 -- Creating our own expansion roster

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