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. 7H AGO

    Unrivaled players & awards talk with Myles Ehrlich

    We have a special episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!  Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Myles Ehrlich (Pull Up with Myles & Owen podcast) to discuss the latest in Unrivaled. Myles was on the scene in Brooklyn as the semi-finals were played in Barclays Center on Monday night. He shares his impressions of the atmosphere before the guys dig into the matchups and preview Wednesday's final.  To close the show, they discuss this year's MVP and All-Unrivaled teams and talk through their voting process and toughest omissions.  If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.  1:38 Unrivaled in Brooklyn -- the atmosphere  5:43 Phantom-Vinyl recap 12:55 Mist-Breeze recap 23:40 Phantom-Mist preview 32:35 MVP discussion 37:30 All-Unrivaled teams discussion 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

    44 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Here come the Hornets + Giannis returns

    We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones take a look at a tightly contested East play-in picture. The Hornets have been one of the best teams in the league for months now. The Hawks are rolling, but have tests coming up. Can the Orlando Magic find consistency? Can the Milwaukee Bucks play their way into the play-in picture? If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 0:00 Welcome 3:40 Charlotte Hornets 21:04 Orlando Magic 27:08 Atlanta Hawks 38:11 Milwaukee Bucks 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

    47 min

  3. 5D AGO

    Detroit Pistons deep dive, polarizing Paolo Banchero + Unrivaled awards

    We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Ku Khahil (LockedOnPistons) to discuss the league-best Detroit Pistons. The discussion ranges from the growth of Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson's shifting (and sometimes confusing) role offensively, JB Bickerstaff's impact, the Pistons' title chances and more. From there, the guys have a conversation about Paolo Banchero -- and the conversation around Paolo Banchero. They discuss his strengths, his weaknesses, how Orlando's context impacts him, and if it's fair to question his place as a no-doubt-about-it building block. Finally, Nekias reveals the rest of his Unrivaled award ballot (DPOY, Coach of the Year, All-Unrivaled Teams) to Steve as the two discuss a talented field of candidates. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 1:53 Preseason expectations for the Pistons 6:52 Impressions of JB Bickerstaff's tenure 11:58 Growth of Cade Cunningham 33:02 Ausar Thompson's role and usage 43:42 Rapid fire questions (Cade MVP, DET vs the West, best lineup, Duren's ranking among East bigs) 47:58 Paolo Banchero conversation 01:06:23 Unrivaled awards  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 33m

  4. FEB 24

    Western Conference check-in + who's the Unrivaled MVP?

    We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss bounce around the Western Conference for a how-good-should-we-feel check-in. The Thunder and Spurs (winners of nine straight!) have separated themselves from the pack; how poised are the Rockets, Nuggets, Lakers, or Timberwolves to make a run? Do they have a fatal flaw in their profile? From there, the guys recap the recent happenings in Unrivaled -- from Angel Reese's return, the Phantom and Laces' battle for the top seed, and potential dark-horses in this year's postseason. Finally, Nekias talks through his top candidates for MVP with Steve, with official ballots due this week. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 1:50 How to decipher post-All-Star break play 10:42 Houston Rockets 24:55 Denver Nuggets 37:16 Los Angeles Lakers 54:26 Minnesota Timberwolves 01:02:53 Salute to the Spurs 01:09:45 Unrivaled 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

    1h 29m

  5. FEB 20

    Cade Cunningham for MVP? Dunker mailbag + Unrivaled preview

    We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss Cade Cunningham's awesome performance against the Knicks (42 points, 8 rebounds, 13 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks), as well as his status in the league. Is he gunning for MVP? Is he the best player in the league right now? From there, the guys open up the Dunker Spot mailbag. They talk through anti-tanking proposals sent in by the Dunkers, explore the Dallas Wings' ability to compete immediately with Paige Bueckers, share their favorite-looking jumpers in the NBA and much more! Finally, the guys preview the upcoming slate of Unrivaled games -- Angel Reese is back, y'all! -- with the playoffs rapidly approaching. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 2:27 Cade Cunningham is awesome 11:21 Anti-tanking rules are coming (plus proposals from the mailbag) 26:33 Appreciating Alanna Smith's defense 29:51 Deni Avdija's right-hand drives 33:25 Can Paige Bueckers and the Wings contend for a title next season? 37:05 Kawhi Leonard or Chelsea Gray shot-making? 39:17 Most aesthetically pleasing jump shots in the NBA 41:46 Why players are more willing to compete in the 3PT contest vs Dunk contest 44:36 Factors impacting the "Face of the League" selection 47:54 Ayo Dosunmu's 6th Man of the Year chances 50:22 What should Kings fans look forward to for the rest of the season? 53:12 The schematic balancing act of implementing new players + Nekias' basketball background 58:37 Who's the most rudderless team in the NBA? 01:00:10 Unrivaled 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 10m

  6. FEB 17

    Recapping All-Star Weekend, second half storylines + Unrivaled 1-on-1 recap

    We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their broad thoughts on this year's All-Star Weekend, before breaking down their favorite (and funniest) moments from each event.  From there, the guys discuss a few storylines they'll be following closely as we begin the post-All-Star push towards the postseason. They talk about the Rockets and Timberwolves needing to find consistency, the importance of Jalen Williams, Jayson Tatum's potential return to the Celtics and more. Finally, the guys recap the 1-on-1 tournament -- congrats to Chelsea Gray! -- before previewing the upcoming double-header as we get closer to the playoffs. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 0:00 General All-Star Weekend thoughts 12:45 Rising Stars recap 19:51 Shooting Stars recap 23:50 Three-Point Shootout recap 29:50 Dunk Contest recap 38:17  All-Star Game recap 59:47 Can the Rockets and Wolves find consistency? 1:08:00 Jalen Williams rounding into form 01:10:43 Who's the second-best team in the East? 01:12:25 How much will Jayson Tatum factor into the second half of the season? 01:14:30 Unrivaled 1v1 recap + double-header 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 29m

  7. FEB 13

    NBA All-Star Weekend preview + Jazz & Pacers fined

    We have an action-packed episode of 'The Dunker Spot' coming your way! Steve Jones and Nekias Duncan give you the latest news and updates surrounding the 2026 All-Star Weekend. They dive into their predictions for Team USA vs. World, who will come out victorious in the skills competitions and what to expect with the new format. Next, they dive into the news of the NBA fining the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers hefty amounts for tanking. Does the league have a tanking problem? What are possible solutions?  Plus, Angel Reese is back in Unrivaled! They give their takeaways, recap the 1v1 tournament and preview the latest matchups.  All that and more! 1:03 Rising Stars showcase preview 9:29 3-point contest preview 14:35 Shooting Stars competition preview 18:07 Dunk contest preview 22:14 New format expectations 27:26 All-Star replacements 32:16 Lineup predictions 35:26 Key players to watch 38:25 Team USA vs. World predictions 39:02 Jazz & Pacers fined 47:40 Unrivaled takeaways & 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

    1h 6m

  8. FEB 10

    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
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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
    452
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Yahoo Sports
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    The Dunker Spot

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