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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.

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with weekly observations -- and a few questions along the way.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- Playoff basketball is around the corner5:00 -- Minnesota Timberwolves22:45 -- Orlando Magic39:15 -- What do we make of the Sixers?45:00 -- A quick salute to the Wizards47:30 -- What's up with the Warriors?1:03:30 -- New Orleans Pelicans1:07:45 -- All-NBASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest news, then answer more questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:15 -- (W)NBA News (Victoria Vivians, Marcus Morris, Isaiah Thomas, and more)12:30 -- Mailbag, starting with how to address roster needs 23:00 -- How do teams evaluate and add to their playbook?28:00 -- What's behind OKC's improvement as a (defensive) rebounding team?32:30 -- Norman Powell vs. Nicolas Batum37:00 -- Who should the Mavs target as a wing upgrade?44:45 -- An Evan Mobley check-in51:00 -- How should the Bulls handle Patrick Williams moving forward?55:30 -- An NBA All-Star Game idea1:05:00 -- Start, Bench, Trade x21:11:30 -- A 10-player Rank 'Em + Free ThrowsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Rocket Power (2024)

Rocket Power (2024)

2024-03-1901:30:00

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with weekly observations -- and a few questions along the way.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- A disclaimer for March basketball2:30 -- Teams That Impressed, starting with the Boston Celtics7:30 -- New York Knicks19:30 -- Houston Rockets32:15 -- What's up with Mikal Bridges & the Nets?48:00 -- "Is This Anything?" (ATL, DEN, NO)57:30 -- Should we be concerned about the Clippers?1:08:15 -- Cade Cunningham's late shot against Miami1:13:00 -- Player shoutouts featuring Bam Adebayo, Jamal Murray, and others1:21:00 -- Free ThrowsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In Our Defense,

In Our Defense,

2024-03-1501:37:43

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give a quick salute to Jamahl Mosely and the Magic, then answer more questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- Jamahl Mosley, Magic agree to extension4:45 -- What's going on with the Washington Mystics?11:45 -- What makes a good defender/defense?19:00 -- How will guards factor into the All-Defense discussion?28:45 -- What should be considered a big lead in today's NBA?32:00 -- How do coaches set, manage, and adjust expectations throughout a season?46:00 -- How should coaches talk to players about development?49:45 -- What's behind the RJ Barrett breakout in Toronto?56:45 -- Evaluating Jaren Jackson Jr.'s (defensive) season1:02:00 -- How concerned should we be about the Knicks' minutes distribution?1:11:00 -- Free ThrowsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
21* Questions

21* Questions

2024-03-1201:16:45

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. check the temperature on a few teams and players around the league, then reveal their All-Defense teams with roughly a month to go.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- Faith in New Orleans Pelicans' center room10:30 -- A quick Sacramento Kings temperature check11:45 -- New York Knicks' offense16:45 -- Orlando Magic's offense25:00 -- Thoughts on the Bulls' recent stretch27:00 -- Jayson Tatum's recent struggles32:30 -- Indiana Pacers temperature check42:30 -- Players That Make Us Think, starting with Brook Lopez48:00 -- Terry Rozier53:30 -- Jalen Green57:15 -- Player Shoutouts59:00 -- All-Defense1:07:00 -- NBA newsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What if the NBA never vetoed the Chris Paul trade to the Lakers? What if the Seahawks ran the ball on the one yard line in the Super Bowl? Could a coin flip have landed Magic in Chicago, Michael in LA and made Charles Barkley the first Black President? Wait, what?!! Questions like these have broken the brains of sports fans since the beginning of time. Enter Wondery’s newest sports show, Alternate Routes, a weekly leap into the sports multiverse where former SportsCenter anchors, Trey Wingo and Kevin Frazier pry open the sliding doors of a different “what if'' moment from the world of sports. In these alternate sports realities, dynasties will fall! Legacies will change forever! New GOATs will emerge! Join Trey and Kevin every week as they travel every path, go down every rabbit hole and follow every alternate route, no matter how far-flung or far-fetched. Enjoy Alternate Routes with Trey Wingo and Kevin Frazier wherever you get your podcasts: https://wondery.fm/AltRoutesDunkerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Check The Archives

Check The Archives

2024-03-0801:50:08

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest injury news, talk through a pair of buyout signings, provide a quick update on Caitlin Clark, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- Injury news (Karl-Anthony Towns, Ben Simmons and others)10:30 -- Transaction Talk (Patty Mills to Miami, Shake Milton to New York, Kelly Olynyk extension)21:15 -- Caitlin Clark/Indiana Fever question25:00 -- Suns/Clippers questions (in light of the Devin Booker/Russell Westbrook injuries)29:30 -- Mailbag, starting with how we manage expectations in our analysis49:30 -- Dunker Spot nicknames + the three phases of defense53:30 -- End of game strategy, featuring Jayson Tatum1:01:00 -- Screen-the-Screener talk1:09:00 -- Who are the bad matchups for the Thunder?1:16:30 -- OKC's big room + respect for the Magic1:27:00 -- Arike Ogunbowale & Satou Sabally synergy + AJ Green usage1:33:00 -- How would you game plan against the Celtics?1:38:30 -- Free ThrowsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Heat Lightning

Heat Lightning

2024-03-0501:22:23

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are back to bounce around the league with their observations from the week.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:45 -- Teams That impressed, starting with the Boston Celtics7:45 -- Miami Heat21:45 -- Teams That Make Us Think, starting with the Oklahoma City Thunder37:00 -- West Play-In temperature check (PHX, DAL, GSW, LAL)54:00 -- Minnesota Timberwolves1:01:30 -- Player Shoutouts1:12:00 -- Award updates (Player of the Week, Rookie of the Month) + free throwsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Beauty of the Matchup

Beauty of the Matchup

2024-03-0101:54:40

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest (W)NBA news, examine the potential Team USA Men's roster, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:15 -- WNBA News (Breanna Stewart, Sparks-Sky trade, Rebekah Gardner)8:30 -- NBA News (Patrick Williams, Steve Kerr, Buyout updates)20:15 -- Lakers/Clippers reaction33:30 -- Team USA thoughts41:30 -- Mailbag, starting with late-game offense & why teams slow down48:30 -- Potential landing spots for Allie Quigley if she returns51:15 -- If Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark were in the same draft class, who goes #1?55:30 -- What role have defenses played in the offensive explosion?1:11:00 -- What makes a good road team?1:17:30 -- Exploring the logic behind the Pistons' rotation pattern1:25:00 -- Cam Thomas' MIP case1:29:30 -- Jalen Williams or Anthony Edwards as a driver?1:32:00 -- Rank 'em time + a playoff confidence check1:39:00 -- Free ThrowsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Versatility Check

Versatility Check

2024-02-2701:24:26

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with post-All-Star break observations.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS2:00 -- Teams That impressed, starting with the Boston Celtics9:00 -- Denver Nuggets17:15 -- Milwaukee Bucks35:00 -- Charlotte Hornets45:45 -- Dallas Mavericks51:15 -- Teams That Make Us Think, starting with the Phoenix Suns1:00:30 -- Philadelphia 76ers + New York Knicks (working through injuries)1:05:15 -- Sacramento Kings + a newsbreak from Steve1:08:15 -- Player Shoutouts (Victor Wembanyama, Ayo Dosunmu, Herb Jones, Amen Thompson, De'Andre Hunter)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's Soda, Not Pop

It's Soda, Not Pop

2024-02-2301:42:37

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest NBA news, answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag, then highlight players they're excited to watch in the "second half" of the season.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- NBA news (Mike Conley, Kevin Ollie, Lester Quiñones, Otto Porter Jr.)13:15 -- Mailbag, starting with the idea of some stars being overtasked34:15 -- Growth areas for the young Rockets44:30 -- How can the Magic improve offensively?51:15 -- Exploring Paolo Banchero's pathway to an All-NBA selection56:45 -- Are the Thunder ready for a deep playoff run?1:05:30 -- Checking in on the Tyrese Haliburton-Pascal Siakam duo1:15:30 -- Is a lead guard a necessity or bonus for Scottie Barnes?1:19:15 -- Should the Hawks shift their frontcourt rotation?1:23:45 -- What to watch for with the Pistons post-ASB1:27:30 -- Who we're excited to watch moving forwardSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tell It To The Judges

Tell It To The Judges

2024-02-2001:13:06

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. reflect on this year's All-Star Weekend, check in on a few award races, then catch up on the latest (W)NBA news.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.comIf 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- Thoughts on the All-Star Game19:00 -- Favorite moments from the weekend34:30 -- Coach of the Year check-in44:15 -- Most Improved Player50:15 -- Sixth Man of the Year54:00 -- Nets fire Jacque Vaughn1:02:15 -- Free agency news (Danilo Gallinari, Delon Wright and more)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Gearing Up For Indy

Gearing Up For Indy

2024-02-1601:50:19

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest (W)NBA news, make their All-Star Weekend predictions, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS2:15 -- Stefanie Dolson's fit with the Washington Mystics12:15 -- Thaddeus Young's fit with the Phoenix Suns17:45 -- All-Star Weekend predictions35:15 -- Mailbag, starting with offensive rebound philosophy40:30 -- Ranking the offensive advantages we enjoy watching play out45:30 -- The evolution of cross-matching51:30 -- Letting players problem-solve vs stepping in as a coach + Bilal Coulibaly usage58:00 -- Tyler Herro's role + when (if ever) should the Heat pivot from Jimmy Butler?1:11:00 -- PJ Tucker news break 1:14:45 -- Nekias vs. Steve's willingness to press the eject button on a team1:21:45 -- Scottie Barnes' growth as a top option1:26:00 -- How to make the All-Star game more competitive1:28:30 -- How to coach a struggling player + are the Mystics now cursed?1:32:15 -- Ranking potential Conference Finals matchups1:38:00 -- Players Nekias and Steve will never give up on See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the debuts of several players on their new teams post-trade deadline. 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:40 -- Daniel Gafford, PJ Washington in Dallas18:20 -- Bojan Bogdanovic, Alec Burks in New York25:30 -- Buddy Hield, Cam Payne in Philadelphia36:30 -- Royce O'Neale in Phoenix42:30 -- Patrick Beverley in Milwaukee48:15 -- Dennis Schröder in Brooklyn53:15 -- Kelly Olynyk, Ochai Agbaji in Toronto57:45 -- New faces in Charlotte 1:03:00 -- Simone Fontecchio in Detroit1:06:15 -- Buyout updates (Spencer Dinwiddie, Kyle Lowry, Bismack Biyombo, Marcus Morris and more)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest WNBA transaction news, then dig into a busy NBA Trade Deadline Day. 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS2:00 -- Elena Delle Donne steps away from basketball6:30 -- Nneka Ogwumike to the Storm17:30 -- Mercury trade for Kahleah Copper34:15 -- Other news (Diamond DeShields, Candace Parker, Lexie Brown, OG Anunoby)37:45 -- Simone Fontecchio to Detroit41:00 -- Xavier Tillman to Boston44:45 -- Monte Morris to Minnesota49:00 -- Buddy Hield to Philadelphia56:00 -- Kelly Olynyk, Ochai Agbaji to Toronto1:00:30 -- Gordon Hayward to Oklahoma City1:06:30 -- Bojan Bogdanovic, Alec Burks to New York1:14:00 -- Daniel Gafford to Dallas1:18:45 -- PJ Washington to Dallas1:24:00 -- Dennis Schröder to Brooklyn1:28:30 -- Royce O'Neale to Phoenix1:32:45 -- Patrick Beverley to Milwaukee1:36:00 -- Doug McDermott (back) to Indiana1:37:30 -- Jaden Springer to Boston1:39:30 -- Other moves (Dalano Banton, Spencer Dinwiddie waived and more)1:42:00 -- The quickest All-Star Weekend update of all-timeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Let's Go to Believeland

Let's Go to Believeland

2024-02-0601:19:17

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest (W)NBA news, and break down the superb play of the Cleveland Cavaliers.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- Joel Embiid, Sixers trade deadline discussion13:00 -- Zach LaVine, Bulls trade deadline discussion19:15 -- Steven Adams trade22:30 -- All-Star reserves + 3PT Shootout thoughts37:15 -- Cleveland Cavaliers discussion1:06:00 -- WNBA Free Agency Update (Bec Allen-Moriah Jefferson S&T, Astou Ndour-Fall, Monique Billings)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
l Like To Move It, Move It

l Like To Move It, Move It

2024-02-0201:32:45

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down a very, very, VERY active first day of WNBA free agency.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- NBA News (Julius Randle, Marc Gasol*, All-Star Weekend, January awards)6:30 -- WNBA re-signings (Satou Sabally, Jonquel Jones, and more)14:00 -- Jordin Canada sign-and-trade to the Dream23:00 -- Sparks-Storm trade (opened cap space for Skylar Diggins-Smith)26:00 -- Lynx-Sun trade (Tiffany Mitchell, Natisha Hiedeman)31:00 -- Skylar Diggins-Smith to the Storm37:30 -- Natasha Cloud to the Mercury + Elena Delle Donne check-in45:45 -- Courtney Williams to the Lynx51:15 -- Megan Gustafson to the Aces55:45 -- Mystics check-in (Karlie Samuelson, DiDi Richards)58:15 -- Dream check-in (Aerial Powers, Tina Charles)1:08:45 -- Rachel Banham to the Sun1:12:30 -- Lindsay Allen to the Sky + Nneka check-in1:17:30 -- Fever check-in (Katie Lou Samuelson, Damiris Dantas)1:22:00 -- Ivana Dojkić to the LibertySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. check in on the two hottest teams in the league -- the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers -- then catch up on the latest news.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- New York Knicks34:00 -- Los Angeles Clippers1:06:00 -- All-Star thoughts1:14:30 -- WNBA Free Agency Update (Alanna Smith, Layshia Clarendon, Kalani Brown)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS2:00 -- WNBA Free Agency update18:30 -- Adrian Griffin/Doc Rivers/Bucks discussion46:15 -- Wes Unseld Jr/Wizards52:45 -- Terry Rozier trade/early impressions1:15:30 -- ROY questions via mailbag1:31:30 -- MailbagSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Contender Roll Call

Contender Roll Call

2024-01-2301:22:08

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. dig into a couple of marquee matchups from the weekend, then check in on a few contending teams around the league. 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS3:00 -- Nuggets-Celtics discussion 30:30 -- Thunder-Timberwolves discussion53:30 -- Bouncing around other playoff teams1:13:00 -- News/MailbagSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Liang Shu

Awesome pod with 2 very knowledgeable hosts who clearly watches a ton of NBA games highly recommend to any nba fans!

Mar 30th
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