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 3 DÍAS

    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

    1 h y 17 min

  2. HACE 6 DÍAS

    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

    1 h y 27 min

  3. 16 ENE

    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

    1 h y 31 min

  4. 13 ENE

    NBA Tiers, Ranking Each Team in the NBA

    We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! For this episode, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones cycle through each conference and place teams in tiers. Are the Thunder still in a class of their own, or should they have company? How big is the elite tier in the East? Who's truly capable of making a (Conference) Finals run?  From there, the guys discuss Joel Embiid's recent play and what it means, teams looking for answers against Victor Wembanyama, and the latest on Ja Morant. Finally, the guys discuss some of the elite performances and interesting trends developing so far in Unrivaled. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 9:24 -- Western Conference tiers 25:47 -- Eastern Conference tiers 43:35 -- Joel Embiid blending into the Sixers' offense 47:38 — Ja Morant (and maybe Jaren Jackson Jr) could be available 57:32  -- How teams are trying to poke at Victor Wembanyama defensively 1:04:24  -- 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

    1 h y 16 min

  5. 9 ENE

    Exploring Trae Young's Fit In Washington, Anthony Edwards' Breakout + Unrivaled Weekend Preview

    We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down all angles of the Trae Young-to-Washington trade: how will he fit, who will he help, what does he have to prove, and what his situation says about the state of small guards in the NBA. We also explore how CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, for however long they're in Atlanta, can boost the Hawks -- and if the Hawks should make other moves. From there, the guys discuss the breakout season of Anthony Edwards and where he slots into the MVP discussion and the second round of All-Star voting (welcome to the top 20, Scottie Barnes and Cooper Flagg). Finally, the guys discuss the upcoming slate of Unrivaled games -- with Nekias providing some insight from his time in Miami. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 1:00 -- Trae Young to the Wizards 22:50 -- CJ McCollum, Corey Kispert to the Hawks 33:27 — Anthony Edwards is leveling up 50:56 -- Second All-Star voting returns 57:54 -- Unrivaled practice takeaways + 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

    1 h y 15 min

  6. 6 ENE

    The Celtics Are Contenders, Concern Level for the Thunder + Unrivaled Day 1 Takeaways

    We're bouncing around on today's episode of The Dunker Spot! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the surging Boston Celtics, who recently climbed to the East's second seed. They discuss their current standing and the non-Jaylen Brown standouts, as well as appreciate the level of buy-in Joe Mazzulla has gotten from this group. From there, they bounce around. From the Pistons' consistent winning, to the Nuggets finding offense without Nikola Jokic, playoff-level questions for the Rockets and Thunder (what's going on there?), a Rudy Gobert check-in and more. Finally, the guys close the show with reactions to the first day of the Unrivaled season. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. (2:08) -- Boston Celtics (9:45)-- A quick Pistons salute (15:19) -- Back to the Celtics (24:13) -- Portland Trail Blazers (31:46) -- Denver Nuggets (41:20) -- Atlanta Hawks (45:36) -- Houston Rockets (51:21) -- Oklahoma City Thunder (56:36) -- Rudy Gobert (01:03:27) -- 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

    1 h y 16 min

  7. 2 ENE

    What to Make of the Lakers and Sixers, Jaylen Brown's breakout + Unrivaled Questions

    Happy New Year from The Dunker Spot! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones dissect two of the most interesting teams in the league to this point: the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers. How good are they/ What are the growth areas? How seriously should we take them come playoff time? Then, the guys discuss the breakout campaign Jaylen Brown is currently on. They close with thoughts on the upcoming Unrivaled season, slated to tip off on Monday. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. (2:13) — Los Angeles Lakers (33:15) — Philadelphia 76ers (58:49) — Jaylen Brown's breakout (01:10:28) — Key questions heading into Season 2 of Unrivaled 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

    1 h y 19 min

  8. 30/12/2025

    Clippers on the Rise, Spurs & Thunder Questions + All-Star Returns

    Happy New Year's Eve-Eve from The Dunker Spot! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the hot play of the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat and surprisingly-plucky Brooklyn Nets. Next, they check in on the San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks. Finally, the guys react to the first return of All-Star voting. There may be a rant included. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. (1:44) — How to evaluate this stage of the NBA season (7:33) — Los Angeles Clippers (21:21) — Miami Heat (27:21) — Quick check-in on the Pistons' offense (30:08) — Brooklyn Nets (36:54) — San Antonio Spurs (43:18) — Oklahoma City Thunder (47:40) — Cleveland Cavaliers (50:34) — Quick Atlanta Hawks disappointment (52:18) — First All-Star returns are out (01:10:46) 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

    1 h y 17 min
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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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    2021 - 2026
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