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. 2 DAYS AGO

    New Faces in New Places + Unrivaled 1-on-1 preview

    We have an action-packed episode of 'The Dunker Spot' coming your way! To kick us off, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones take a look at how the big movers from the trade deadline have already affected their new squads. James Harden making his impact on Cleveland, Jaren Jackson Jr. doing what he can on a tanking Utah and more! From there, the fellas dive into the fracas from the Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons matchup, where the Hornets also saw their 9-game win streak snapped. Finally, to round out the show, Nekias and Steve break down all the Unrivaled action from the weekend, break down a trade, and preview the highly anticipated 1-on-1 tournament. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 1:24 James Harden debuts with Cavs 11:57 Jaren Jackson Jr. debuts with Jazz 18:43 NBA tanking? 24:36 Nikola Vucevic debuts with Celtics 33:25 Jose Alvarado debuts with Knicks 38:09 Ayo Dosunmu debuts with Timberwolves 46:20 Chicago Bulls’ newest guards 51:29 Jared McCain debuts with OKC 54:00 Pistons vs. Hornets brawl 57:41 Cam Thomas debuts with Bucks 1:00:26 Unrivaled discussion (weekend recap, trade talk, 1-on-1 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

    1h 18m

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Trade Deadline Reaction + Winners and Losers

    We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! The NBA trade deadline has officially passed, and we have plenty of deals to sort through. Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the headliners like Jaren Jackson Jr. (Utah), Anthony Davis (Washington), and James Harden (Cleveland); stealthier acquisitions like Ivica Zubac (Indiana) and Nikola Vucevic (Boston), and much more. From there, the guys discuss the winners and losers of #TradeSZN. Teams like the Pistons, Thunder and Hornets should feel pretty good; the Heat and Rockets? Not so much. Players like Spencer Jones and Dominick Barlow should have more security; guys like Cam Thomas will be looking for a new home. Finally, they preview the weekend slate of Unrivaled games -- plenty of standings shuffling could be on the way! -- and Nekias reveals his media ballot for the upcoming 1-on-1 Tournament. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 2:15 -- Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Jazz 9:57 -- Anthony Davis to the Wizards 15:55 -- Ivica Zubac to the Pacers 22:53 -- Kristaps Porzingis to the Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga to the Hawks 28:21 -- Nikola Vucevic to the Celtics 33:12 -- Trade Deadline Winners 01:03:01 -- Nekias' Miami Heat rant 01:10:38 -- Other Trade Deadline losers + Cam Thomas landing spots 01:19:57-- Unrivaled preview + 1-on-1 ballot reveal 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

    1h 38m

  3. 3 FEB

    James Harden on the Move? Defensive Trends + Unrivaled Makes History in Philadelphia

    We're a couple of days away from the NBA trade deadline, and things are heating up. Could James Harden (and Darius Garland) be on the move? The guys discuss the latest there, as well as give their initial thoughts on the three-team trade involving the Cavs, Kings, and Bulls. From there, the guys discuss the biggest (or most interesting) defensive trends and tactics across the league. Among the things brought up: a rise of full-court pressure, increased willingness to send help (or switch!) from the strong side corner, and funky zone defenses from teams like the Lakers and Timberwolves Finally, they close by recapping the weekend slate of Unrivaled games, including a historic outing in Philadelphia. They discuss the record-breaking attendance and what it means, salute the shot making of Marina Mabrey, and bounce around with some general team thoughts. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 4:07 -- Is a James Harden/Darius Garland swap happening?   4:07 -- Is a James Harden/Darius Garland swap happening? 16:57 -- Cavs/Kings/Bulls trade discussion 39:30 — All-Star reaction 41:48 -- Defensive trends across the league 01:08:48 -- Unrivaled recap 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

    1h 21m

  4. 30 JAN

    How Soon Should the Bucks Trade Giannis? Houston Rockets Check-in + Unrivaled Preview

    We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!  Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly "ready for a new home" -- which opens a host of questions. Should the Bucks move him? If so, how soon, and who makes sense for him? Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss it all. From there, the guys talk about the very-good-but-kinda-flawed Houston Rockets. From the budding Kevin Durant-Alperen Sengun two-man game, to the highs and lows of the Amen Thompson experience, to the importance of role guys like Reed Sheppard and Jabari Smith. Finally, they close by previewing the upcoming slate of Unrivaled games. Friday's slate will be played in Philadelphia, the first time Unrivaled has taken its show on the road! The guys talk about those matchups, as well as some interesting lineup and advanced data through the early portion of the season. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 1:34 -- Giannis Antetokounmpo trade discussion 20:55 -- Houston Rockets deep dive 52:19-- Unrivaled weekend 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

    1h 11m

  5. 27 JAN

    Are these trends or traps? These teams need answers + biggest Unrivaled takeaways

    It's an action-packed episode of 'The Dunker Spot'!   Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down whether what we're seeing across the NBA is a 'Trend' or a 'Trap'? From there, the guys dive into the big questions that the Magic and the Bucks have to answer ahead of the trade deadline. Is it time for Milwaukee to move on from Giannis? The Rising Stars rosters are out! Who deserved the nod and who got snubbed?   To wrap things up, they take a look at the action from Unrivaled, corner threes, no calls, dunks and more!   If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.   (0:00) Welcome (01:30) Trend or Trap? (2:22) Trend or Trap: Cade Cunningham vs. traps (28:54)Teams with the biggest question marks (54:41)NBA Rising Stars announced (01:00: 54) Unrivaled takeaways 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

    1h 23m

  6. 23 JAN

    What's Going On With the Knicks? Rookie Awards + Unrivaled Preview

    We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! The New York Knicks have struggled since their NBA Cup win over the Spurs; Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones assess their concern level, talk through what's wrong, and discuss potential fixes to turn things around. From there, the guys continue their mid-season award check-ins by talking through their Rookie of the Year, All-Rookie Team, and Coach of the Year selections. Finally, they close by previewing the upcoming slate of Unrivaled games. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 1:37 -- New York Knicks discussion 35:20 -- Rookie awards 01:31:02— Coach of the Year 01:37:05 -- Unrivaled weekend 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

    1h 17m

  7. 20 JAN

    Warriors in trouble without Jimmy Butler, All-Star + Awards Talk

    We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the unfortunate season-ending injury to Jimmy Butler, and the ramifications that may have on the Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga. From there, the guys react to the All-Star starters for each conference being announced, then try their hands at predicting who the coaches will select as reserves. Finally, they react to this most recent weekend of Unrivaled basketball. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.1:47 -- Jimmy Butler out for season   15:28 -- All-Star starters announced 38:44 -- MVP discussion 56:42 -- All-NBA discussion 1:10:45 -- Unrivaled takeaways from the weekend 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

    1h 27m

  8. 16 JAN

    Thunder's Return to Dominance + a Conversation with Becky Hammon

    We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the now-streaking Oklahoma City Thunder, fresh off a pair of blow-out wins against potential Western Conference contenders. From Shai's process against traps to OKC's effective game plan against Victor Wembanyama (on both ends), the guys break down what they've liked and what they're keeping an eye on.  From there, they give their early thoughts on the Most Improved Player award -- how the award should be decided on, and some names they have in consideration right now. (Don't worry, a full-blown deep dive on the award will be coming soon!) The guys then preview the upcoming slate of Unrivaled games, sharing the matchups, lineups and scheme questions they're most interested about.  Finally, Hall of Famer Becky Hammon (head coach, Las Vegas Aces) joins the show to discuss her journey and upcoming documentary, her evolution as a coach, coaching A'ja Wilson and so much more. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 5:34 -- OKC problem solving 8:06 -- OKC offense vs Spurs 15:06 -- Shai dealing with traps + overall decisiveness 22:47 -- OKC defense 28:07 -- Most Improved check-in 40:57 -- Unrivaled weekend preview 50:46 -- Becky Hammon interview 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

    1h 31m
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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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  • Creator
    Yahoo Sports
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    445
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Yahoo Sports
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