The Dunker Spot

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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.

  1. hace 2 d

    West non-playoff power rankings, Kelsey Plum's debut + Fever-Lynx takeaways

    We have a fun episode coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the Dallas Mavericks after agreeing to an extension with Naji Marshall. From there, they broaden the conversation by power-ranking the Western Conference teams that missed the playoffs based on their likelihood of making it this season. On the WNBA side, the guys break down the trade that sent Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury, then give their impressions of her debut. They also talk through the Tempo's acquisition of Aneesah Morrow, share their big picture takeaways from Sunday's Lynx-Fever matchup, then check in on Rhyne Howard and the Atlanta Dream. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 0:50 -- Dallas Mavericks 18:10 -- West non-playoff team power rankings  34:09 -- Kelsey Plum trade + debut  50:17 -- Aneesah Morrow to the Tempo  56:40 -- Lynx-Fever takeaways  01:10:02 -- Dream/Rhyne Howard check-in  01:14:40 -- Cleveland has a name! 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

  2. hace 2 d

    BONUS: 500th episode spectacular

    We have a very special episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones celebrate their 500th episode. The pair share the origin story of The Dunker Spot, reflect on their favorite memories of doing the show together and hear from friends of the podcast. Next, Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh joins the program to discuss the Sky's biggest growth areas, DiJonai Carrington’s impact on the team and how he’s evolved as a coach. Later, Siobhan Beslow joins the program to share her thoughts on Giannis to the Heat, which team from the W is her favorite to win it all and list potential MVP candidates. Plus, Steve and Nekias take listener questions from the Dunkers! 0:00 Welcome :35 Origin story of The Dunker Spot 12:40 Chicago Sky Tyler Marsh joins the show 31:48 Special message from Caitlin Cooper 36:45 Siobhan Beslow joins the show 55:12 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

  3. hace 6 d

    Warriors & Nuggets check-in, celebrating greatness + Kelsey Plum trade talk

    The 500th episode of The Dunker Spot is coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets as they navigate quiet offseasons. From there, they answer a few questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag. On the WNBA side, the guys share their takeaways from Thursday’s showdown between A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart before reveling in their collective greatness. They then shout out other top performers around the league before discussing Kelsey Plum ahead of this weekend’s trade deadline. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 3:20 -- Golden State Warriors 13:43 -- Denver Nuggets 27:10 -- Bennedict Mathurin rumors 31:08 -- Mailbag questions 51:46 -- Aces-Liberty thoughts 01:03:46 -- Saluting greatness 01:15:44 -- Kelsey Plum trade chatter 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

  4. 28 jul

    Breaking down LeBron's fit with 76ers, WNBA All-Star recap + most interesting second half storylines

    We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to and break down the Sixers signing LeBron James (and, eventually, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope) to a star-studded roster. They discuss LeBron's fit, how he'll help, and potential question marks to monitor moving forward. On the WNBA side, the guys share their favorite moments from All-Star weekend before digging into the second half storylines that intrigue them the most. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 0:55 -- LeBron James is a Sixer 50:20 -- WNBA All-Star recap 01:11:36 -- Second half storylines, starting with the Aces' defense 01:14:01 -- Napheesa Collier's return 01:18:50 -- Mystics playoff push 01:25:16 -- Historic Fever offense 01:26:40 -- 4-through-7 seed cluster (Wings/Fever/Dream/Liberty) 01:28:06 -- DPOY + All-Rookie 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

  5. 24 jul

    Dunker Spot Mailbag! + Alex Sarama on his coaching philosophy & Gabriela Jaquez joins

    We have a fun episode of the Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones take mailbag questions from viewers! Which NBA team had the had the best offseason? How do the guys watch and analyze basketball games? Who in the NBA is poised for a comeback next season? Next, Portland Fire head coach Alex Sarama joins the show to break down his coaching philosophy, the challenges of being an expansion team and how he is developing the Fire.  Plus, Gabriela Jaquez joins and discusses the adjustment period to the WNBA, her welcome to the W moment and who has the best tunnel fits.  If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 0:43 Mailbag 40:28 Portland Fire HC Alex Sarama joins 01:16:41 Gabriela Jaquez joins  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

  6. 21 jul

    Hawks trade Zaccharie Risacher, best free agents available + New York Liberty check-in

    We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones catch up on the latest transaction news in the NBA, headlined by the three-team deal that sent former #1 pick Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks and Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks. They then discuss the most interesting free agents available and their ideal fits. On the WNBA side, the guys discuss the historic pace the Indiana Fever's offense is on, then have a nuanced conversation about the New York Liberty. How much of the Liberty's season is salvageable? They close with an All-Star discussion: grading the draft between Team Coop and Team Spoon, sharing the lineups and matchups they're most excited about, and debating who should be the Kelsey Plum replacement. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 0:34 — Hawks/Mavs/Thunder trade 20:52 -- Matisse Thybulle to the Lakers 25:20 -- LeBron James update 32:36 -- Interesting ball-handlers available 42:10 -- Interesting wings available 47:09 -- Interesting bigs available 51:20 -- Indiana Fever offense 01:01:03 -- What's up with the New York Liberty? 01:22:50 -- WNBA All-Star conversation 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

  7. 17 jul

    Salute to Caleb Wilson, Summer League standouts & how will Giannis fit in Miami? + keys to Valkyries’ hot streak

    We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give a salute to Caleb Wilson, share their way-too-early Rookie of the Year predictions and shout out who’s impressed in Summer League. Plus, Giannis is officially a member of the Miami Heat. How will Giannis fit in Miami? What’s the latest with LeBron? They give their insight. Shifting over to the WNBA, Nekias and Steve give a deep dive on the Golden State Valkyries. What has been the key to success this stretch? Can they keep up the momentum? Plus, Steves puts Nekias on the hot seat with diabolical, rapid-fire questions. All that and more! 0:00 Welcome 0:33 Salute to Caleb Wilson 05:23 Way too early Rookie of the Year rankings 11:09 Summer League standout players 24:05 Who starts at guard for the Suns? 30:53 How will Giannis fit in Miami? 42:58 LeBron updates 48:01 Golden State Valkyries’ dominance 01:19:27 Diabolical 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

  8. 14 jul

    Summer League takeaways + Sparks & Liberty check-in

    We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to the opening weekend of Las Vegas Summer League play. From there, they check in on the LeBron Sweepstakes and other signings around the league. On the WNBA side, the guys react to the Los Angeles Sparks firing their general manager and explore what may come next. They also check in on the Fever, Aces, and New York Liberty before closing with a simple question: who's the best guard in the league RIGHT NOW? If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 1:26 -- Caleb Wilson debut 13:34 -- Braydon Burries + Summer League trends 23:10 -- Maleek Thomas 26:03 -- Allen Graves 30:10 -- Other Summer League thoughts (Keaton Wagler, Sergio De Larrea) 34:40 -- LeBron James update 42:15 -- Free agency updates (Victor Wembanyama/Gary Trent Jr/Ziaire Williams) 47:10 -- Sparks fire GM Raegan Pebley 01:04:00 -- Contender check-in (Aces/Fever/Liberty) 01:20: 43 -- Who's the best guard in the league right now? 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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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.

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    Yahoo Sports
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    Yahoo Sports
  • Años en activo
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodios
    502
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    © 2026 Yahoo Sports
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    The Dunker Spot

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