The Dunker Spot

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest news around the (W)NBA & Unrivaled, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS0:45 -- WNBA coaching news (Sparks/Dream)5:00 -- Unrivaled rosters revealed7:15 -- NBA injury update (Luka Doncic, Kevin Durant/Bradley Beal, Paul George and more)11:45 -- NBA All-Star update13:45 -- Mailbag, beginning with Cavs-Celtics confidence meter18:15 -- League trend that's caught our eye + favorite lineup(s)25:00 -- Evaluating rookie highs & lows29:30 -- Spacing deep dive + potential Angel Reese usage37:30 -- Diving into Giannis' season43:00 -- Are the (healthy) Kings primed for contention?48:15 -- Exploring the Grizzlies' pace50:45 -- Donovan Mitchell or Jalen Brunson?52:30 -- Power ranking the Celtics as screeners1:01:30 -- Deni Avdija thoughts1:07:30 -- Player we'd want to watch film with1:11:00 -- Free ThrowsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with their observations from the week, then catch up on the latest (W)NBA news.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS0:45 -- Cleveland Cavaliers8:15 -- Los Angeles Lakers14:00 -- Houston Rockets30:00 -- Quick Blazers shoutout34:00 -- What's up with the Pacers?43:00 -- Steve's temperature check48:30 -- Player shoutouts56:00 -- (W)NBA News (Injury updates, All-Star news, Wings win draft lottery)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. are joined by Indiana Fever wing Lexie Hull to discuss her basketball journey, her offseason, music tastes and much more. Then, the guys answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS0:45 -- Lexie Hull conversation22:30 -- Mailbag, starting with how to watch basketball more efficiently29:45 -- Ways to (further) incentivize the NBA Cup34:45 -- Examining post-ups from the Pistons41:30 -- Evaluating Willie Green amidst the Pelicans' bad injury luck48:00 -- The value of the Derrick White archetype51:15 -- Guard switching + the Role Player Fusion Challenge50:15 -- Closing thoughts/shoutoutsSee 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. bounce around the league with their observations from the week, then catch up on the latest WNBA coaching news.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS0:30 -- Steve's landscape/NBA Cup thoughts16:45 -- Memphis Grizzlies30:00 -- Brooklyn Nets defense shoutout32:00 -- What's up with the Spurs?38:30 -- What's up with the Thunder?43:00 -- What's up with the Bucks?48:15 -- Steve's confusing teams50:15 -- Player shoutouts1:08:15 -- (W)NBA News (Injury updates, Curt Miller/Jasmine Thomas, Ty Ellis)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. bounce around the league with their observations from the week, then catch up on the latest WNBA coaching news.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS0:30 -- New York Knicks15:00 -- Golden State Warriors26:15 -- Phoenix Suns37:00 -- A quick Detroit Pistons shoutout38:30 -- Miami Heat44:00 -- Dallas Mavericks47:30 -- Player shoutouts59:30 -- (W)NBA News (Stephanie White/Fever, Tyler Marsh/Sky)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. are joined by Ti Windisch (Gyro Step, Gyro Step Podcast Network) to discuss the shaky start of the Milwaukee Bucks. Later, the guys catch up on the latest news, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS1:45 -- Bucks discussion46:00 -- NBA news (Star injury updates, Players of the Week, Jay Huff)50:45 -- Mailbag, starting with Evan Mobley's usage56:30 -- How important is the math battle?1:01:15 -- A proposal to help stars retire with their original teams + Aces roster thoughts1:13:45 -- Quick thoughts (LaMelo Ball, Jordan Poole, 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. give their early takeaways from the opening week of the NBA season, then catch up on the latest (W)NBA news and rumors.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS1:30 -- Los Angeles Lakers11:00 -- Boston Celtics16:30 -- Los Angeles Clippers22:00 -- Cleveland Cavaliers33:45 -- Oklahoma City Thunder43:00 -- Quick hitters (Hawks, Magic)46:45 -- Milwaukee Bucks53:30 -- Denver Nuggets56:15 -- Player shoutouts1:04:30 -- Trends & (W)NBA News (Stephanie White, Christie Sides, Stephen Curry)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. catch up on the latest news, give their takeaways from the first two days of the NBA season, 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/thedunkerspot1:30 -- Mystics, Eric & Mike Thibault part ways5:30 -- NBA news (extension updates, injury updates)14:15 -- Early regular season thoughts54:00 -- Mailbag, starting with Chicago Sky coaching thoughts58:00 -- When should the Aces consider making core changes?1:03:00 -- How concerned should we be about the Knicks' offense?1:15:30 -- How well can Scottie Barnes develop in his current context?1:19:15 -- Should the Heat consider a youth movement?1:22:15 -- How will the Sixers build chemistry this year?1:30:15 -- Brandon Ingram post usage, and others who could follow1:33:45 -- "Who is *that*" All-StarsSee 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. salute the New York Liberty and put a bow on a historic WNBA season, catch up on the latest news, then give their way-too-early NBA season predictions.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/thedunkerspot0:45 -- Liberty-Lynx26:30 -- A salute to the WNBA season34:00 -- Dallas Wings fire Latricia Trammell40:30 -- NBA news (PJ Tucker, injury updates)47:30 -- Extension news (Trey Murphy III, Moses Moody)49:30 -- Preseason takeaways1:03:00 -- Award predictions, starting with MVP1:08:00 -- Defensive Player of the Year1:12:15 -- Rookie of the Year1:15:00 -- Most Improved Player1:18:00 -- Sixth Man of the Year1:20:00 -- Coach of the Year & Clutch Player of the Year1:24:00 -- Predicting the standings (and a news update)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 New York Liberty's thrilling Game 3 victory in the WNBA Finals, then answer burning questions about the NBA's Atlantic and Pacific divisions. 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/thedunkerspot1:00 -- Liberty-Lynx26:00 -- All-WNBA teams announced28:00 -- Atlantic division preview, beginning with the Boston Celtics36:45 -- New York Knicks59:45 -- Philadelphia Sixers1:16:30 -- Brooklyn Nets1:30:15 -- Toronto Raptors1:47:00 -- Pacific division, beginning with the Los Angeles Clippers2:04:45 -- Phoenix Suns2:22:45 -- Los Angeles Lakers2:36:15 -- Sacramento Kings3:02:00 -- Golden State WarriorsSee 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 New York Liberty's bounceback Game 2 victory in the WNBA Finals, then answer burning questions about the NBA's Central and Northwest divisions. 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/thedunkerspot1:00 -- Liberty-Lynx46:00 -- Central division preview, beginning with the Milwaukee Bucks1:01:15 -- Cleveland Cavaliers1:20:30 -- Indiana Pacers1:44:15 -- Chicago Bulls1:55:00 -- Detroit Pistons2:06:00 -- Northwest division, beginning with the Oklahoma City Thunder2:25:00 -- Denver Nuggets2:42:30 -- Minnesota Timberwolves2:57:00 -- Utah Jazz3:15:30 -- Portland Trail BlazersSee 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 Minnesota Lynx's thrilling Game 1 victory in the WNBA Finals, then answer burning questions about the NBA's Southeast and Southwest divisions. 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/thedunkerspot1:30 -- Liberty-Lynx25:30 -- Natalie Nakase to the Golden State Valkyries26:30 -- Where do the Sun go from here?31:30 -- Southeast preview, beginning with the Orlando Magic44:30 -- Miami Heat1:07:30 -- Atlanta Hawks1:20:00 -- Charlotte Hornets1:33:00 -- Washington Wizards1:45:00 -- Dallas Mavericks2:02:00 -- New Orleans Pelicans2:19:00 -- Houston Rockets2:31:15 -- Memphis Grizzlies2:41:30 -- San Antonio SpursSee 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. are joined by Mark Schindler (They've Got Now) to break down the WNBA semifinals, and things to look for in each potential Finals matchup.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/thedunkerspot1:30 -- Aces-Liberty22:30 -- What's next for the Aces?33:30 -- Lynx-Sun1:00:30 -- Liberty-Lynx thoughts1:08:00 -- Liberty-Sun thoughtsSee 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 Atlanta Dream and Tanisha Wright parting ways, then give their takeaways from Game 2 of each WNBA semifinals series.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/thedunkerspot1:00 -- Julius Randle/KAT trade update2:15 -- Atlanta Dream/Tanisha Wright24:30 -- Aces-Liberty56:30 -- Rookie awards announced1:02:00 -- Lynx-Sun1:31:15 -- Free ThrowsSee 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 Karl-Anthony Towns/Julius Randle blockbuster trade, catch up on the latest news, then give their takeaways from the opening games of the WNBA semifinals.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/thedunkerspot1:15 -- Julius Randle/KAT trade29:30 -- NBA extensions (Terance Mann, Jose Alvarado)31:30 -- WNBA news (expansion, award news)45:30 -- Aces-Liberty1:08:00 -- Lynx-SunSee 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 give their final thoughts on the first round, then preview the WNBA Semifinals.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/thedunkerspot1:15 -- NBA News (Derrick Rose, Vince Carter, AJ Griffin retirement news)3:15 -- WNBA news (DiJonai Carrington, Sparks, Natasha Howard)17:45 -- Liberty-Dream30:15 -- Aces-Storm44:15 -- Sun-Fever1:04:00 -- Lynx-Mercury1:15:00 -- Aces-Liberty preview1:41:00 -- Lynx-Sun previewSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The WNBA Playoffs tipped off on Sunday! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down what they saw across the Game 1s, and what we may see moving forward.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/thedunkerspot1:15 -- Liberty-Dream22:30 -- Sun-Fever50:00 -- Lynx-Mercury1:16:15 -- Aces-Storm 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 news, then preview the first round of the 2024 WNBA playoffs.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/thedunkerspot1:00 -- NBA news (Adrian Wojnarowski, Joel Embiid)7:15 -- WNBA news (Elizabeth Williams, WNBA milestone watch)9:30 -- Liberty-Dream30:45 -- Aces-Storm53:00 -- Sun-Fever1:19:00 -- Lynx-Mercury1:41:30 -- Bouncing Around (Portland expansion, Bruce Brown, Tina Charles salute)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 news, then give their final award check-in of the WNBA 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/thedunkerspot1:15 -- NBA news (Isaac Okoro, Christian Koloko, Marcus Morris/Landry Shamet)6:15 -- WNBA news (Sophie Cunningham, WNBA milestone watch)8:30 -- Playoff standings update14:00 -- Coach of the Year25:45 -- Sixth Player of the Year32:30 -- Most Improved Player45:00 -- MVP58:15 -- Defensive Player of the Year1:05:30 -- Rookie awards1:08:30 -- All-WNBA1:11:15 -- All-DefenseSee 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. are joined by Siobhan Beslow (@SiobhanBeslow) to discuss her basketball journey, A'ja Wilson's record-breaking season, the incredible rookie campaigns of Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso, the reemergence of Chennedy Carter and much more.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/thedunkerspot1:30 -- A salute to A'ja Wilson11:30 -- Siobhan's basketball journey29:00 -- Angel Reese1:01:30 -- Chicago Sky's expectations vs reality1:12:00 -- Kamilla Cardoso1:19:00 -- Chennedy Carter1:31:45 -- Dana Evans1:37:45 -- Bouncing around the WSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.