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Nekias Duncan and former NBA video coordinator and assistant coach Steve Jones break down teams, players, and rumors around the NBA every week.


The Dunker Spot

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 dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

If 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/thedunkerspot

If you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3

TIME STAMPS

1:30 -- Magic-Bucks

12:00 -- Mavs-Thunder

27:15 -- Hawks-Knicks

42:00 -- Rockets-Warriors

52:45 -- Miami Heat

1:08:30 -- Nikola Jokic & Jakob Poeltl love

1:11:30 -- YouTube shoutout + Free Throws

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Possession After Possession After Possession

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 dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

If 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/thedunkerspot

If you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3

TIME STAMPS

1:00 -- Magic-Bucks

12:30 -- Hawks-Knicks

28:15 -- Hawks-Bucks preview

38:45 -- Mavs-Thunder

50:30 -- Warriors-Rockets

1:00:45 -- Rockets-Thunder preview

1:09:45 -- Golden State Valkyries

1:16:45 -- Jewell Loyd's trade request

1:24:30 -- Mailbag, starting with the Knicks vs switching

1:31:30 -- Julian Strawther thoughts

1:37:30 -- Favorite non-traditional initiators

1:43:15 -- Best defenders without elite athleticism

1:48:30 -- Free Throws

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Up for the Cup (2024)

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 dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

If 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/thedunkerspot

If you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3

TIME STAMPS

1:15 -- Hawks-Bucks

10:15 -- Rockets-Thunder

17:45 -- Bucks-Thunder

35:45 -- Warriors trade for Dennis Schröder

46:45 -- Pacers trade for Thomas Bryant

49:15 -- Player Shoutouts

58:45 -- YouTube shoutout + Free Throws

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NBA Cup Finals Preview

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 dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

If 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/thedunkerspot

If you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3

TIME STAMPS

0:30 -- Bucks-Thunder

26:45 -- Mailbag, beginning with a question on contenders

38:30 -- Quick Zach LaVine-to-Denver thoughts

43:45 -- Back to the mailbag, breaking down Houston's (All)Defensive chops

55:30 -- Evaluating Scoot Henderson

1:02:30 -- Best shooter in a post-Steph NBA

1:11:15 -- Unrivaled 1v1 sleeper picks

1:15:15 -- Exploring the Dream's center options this offseason

1:18:45 -- WNBA Ethical All-Stars

1:24:00 -- NBA "Naw" Stars 

1:33:15 -- Free Throws

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SALUTE 🫡

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 dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

If 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/thedunkerspot

If you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3

TIME STAMPS

1:30 -- West All-Star discussion

19:30 -- East All-Star discussion

33:15 -- Spurs-Knicks

42:15 -- Wolves-Mavs

49:30 -- Sixers-Celtics

57:00 -- Lakers-Warriors

1:04:30 -- Nuggets-Suns

1:11:45 -- Closing Christmas schedule thoughts

1:16:30 -- News updates (Alex Caruso, Landry Shamet, Mo Wagner)

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This Christmas (2024)

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 dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

If 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/thedunkerspot

If you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3

TIME STAMPS

1:15 -- Lakers/Nets trade

13:45 -- Kings fire Mike Brown

33:30 -- Steve's Random Tidbits (Cavs, Thunder, Celtics and more)

39:30 -- Early MVP thoughts

49:30 -- Early All-NBA thoughts

57:00 -- Free Throws

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Clean Up on Aisle 23

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 dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

If 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/thedunkerspot

If you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3

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Blocked By Niang!

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 dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

If 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/thedunkerspot

If you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3

TIME STAMPS

1:15 -- Jimmy Butler fall-out

23:30 -- What's going on with the Suns?

36:30 -- First All-Star returns

53:30 -- Sixth Man of the Year thoughts

1:01:15 -- Coach of the Year

1:03:00 -- Most Improved Player

1:08:15 -- Clutch Player of the Year

1:11:30 -- Comment of the Week + Free Throws

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If You Can't Take the Heat...

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 dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

If 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/thedunkerspot

If you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3

TIME STAMPS

0:45 -- Cavs-Thunder

23:15 -- Satou Sabally landing spots

35:00 -- Mailbag, starting with floater talk

49:45 -- 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 & 90s

1:11:15 -- This season: LeBron James or Jalen Williams?

1:15:30 -- What the Hawks miss with Jalen Johnson

1:17:45 -- Are we worried about bigs "guarding" Stephon Castle?

1:20:30 -- Thoughts on the Grizzlies offense

1:26:00 -- How to dive deeper into basketball + (youth) coaching advice

1:31:15 -- Free Throws

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Does Sabrina Carpenter Have a Floater?

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 dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

If 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/thedunkerspot

If you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3

TIME STAMPS

3:15 -- Here come the Pacers

14:45 -- Heat's youth showing up

19:00 -- Anthony Edwards' shifting context

25:30 -- Quick Collin Sexton shoutout

29:30 -- Steve bounces around (NY, DET, DEN, SAC and more)

35:00 -- Second All-Star returns

43:30 -- WNBA news (Satou Sabally, Kelsey Plum cored)

47:15 -- Defensive Player of the Year

1:00:20 -- All-Defensive teams

1:09:30 -- Comment(s) of the Week + Free Throws

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The "H" Comes First!

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 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

2:00 -- WNBA Free Agency update

18:30 -- Adrian Griffin/Doc Rivers/Bucks discussion

46:15 -- Wes Unseld Jr/Wizards

52:45 -- Terry Rozier trade/early impressions

1:15:30 -- ROY questions via mailbag

1:31:30 -- Mailbag

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