The Dunker Spot
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.
Episodes
Nekias Duncan & Steve Jones kick off this Friday podcast reacting to the Las Vegas Aces' 90-88 last second win over the Phoenix Mercury to go up 3-0 in a WNBA Finals series that may end tonight in Arizona. The guys break down A'ja Wilson's impressive 34 point performance and what the Mercury can do to avoid a sweep on Friday night. They also break down the recently announced WNBA All-Defensive Teams which A’ja Wilson, Alanna Smith,...
On this episode of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones examine how the Las Vegas Aces have taken a 2-0 lead over the Phoenix Mercury, and discuss potential adjustments ahead of Game 3 and beyond.
On the NBA side, the guys begin their NBA season preview series with the Northwest division. They discuss what they're excited about, key questions, potential breakout candidates, and the lineups that intrigue them the most.
On this episode of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview this year's WNBA Finals between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury, discussing key matchups, schemes, lineups, X-Factors and more.
On the NBA side, the guys give their opening preseason takeaways for the New York Knicks under Mike Brown, 76ers and Pelicans — with some Melbourne United love sprinkled in. Then, they discuss the supposed end of the Jonathan K...
On this episode of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the upcoming Game 5 between the Aces and Fever, put a bow on an awesome Mercury-Lynx series, then react to the All-Rookie team.
On the NBA side, the guys break down the quotes and updates that intrigue them the most from this year's Media Days.
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Stephen Pridgeon-Garner (PHNX Sports) for an incredibly deep dive into the Phoenix Mercury.
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1:10 -- Brief introduction
5:00 -- Preseason expecta...
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest trades around the WNBA, bounce around the league with observations, then catch. up on the latest NBA news.
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1:45 -- Storm/Mystics trade (B...
For the first time in way-too-long, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. go to the Dunker Spot mailbag and answer a variety of NBA, WNBA, and general basketball questions.
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1:15 -- Quick news upd...
First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest NBA transactions and break down what they liked from Vegas Summer League.
Next, the guys catch up on the latest WNBA news, discuss All-Star weekend (featuring a Nekias Skills Challenge rant), and do a midseason awards check-in.
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First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest NBA transactions and give some early Summer League thoughts.
Next, the guys discuss the All-Star reserves (Nekias rants), the All-Star team draft (Nekias rants again), and bounce around the league with observations.
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.
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First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the opening stretch of free agency, and circle back on some draft week trades. Then, the guys discuss potential DeWanna Bonner landing spots, recap the Fever's Commissioner's Cup championship win over the Minnesota Lynx, break down the NaLyssa Smith-to-Vegas trade, and catch up on the latest All-Star news.
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First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. put a bow on the 2024-25 NBA season and react to the Kevin Durant (PHX/HOU) and Jrue Holiday (BOS/POR) trades. Then, the guys discuss the Jonquel Jones injury and its impact on the Liberty, react to the first All-Star voting returns, and bounce around the league with observations.
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Seth Partnow -- former Director of Basketball Research for the Milwaukee Bucks, and author of "The Midrange Theory" -- to discuss the Thunder's Game 5 win and 3-2 series lead over the Pacers, the Desmond Bane trade, and give some background on Sports Business Classroom.
Then, Steve and Nekias give their early thoughts on this year's WNBA All-Star starters -- and who else should be in t...
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down and discuss the Finals through three games -- how the Pacers established their 2-1 lead and the important battlegrounds yet to be fully won by either side -- then catch up on the news and rumor mill.
Next, they check in on Commissioner's Cup play in the WNBA, bounce around with observations, and close with a discussion about the struggling Las Vegas Aces.
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down and discuss this year's Finals matchup between the Thunder and Pacers, then bounce around the WNBA with observations from the weekend.
WNBA Power Rankings referenced on the show: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25201381-wnba-power-rankings-aja-wilsons-aces-angel-reeses-sky-rise
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. salute the Finals-bound Thunder and the Timberwolves for their run, discuss the Eastern Conference Finals, then bounce around the WNBA with observations from the week.
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.
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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss Game 1 of the Eastern (NYK-IND) and Western (MIN-OKC) Conference Finals, then give their early takeaways from the 2025 WNBA season.
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.
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0:50 -- Pacers-K...
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. preview the 2025 WNBA season: what they’re excited about, what they have questions about, and potential lineups they want to see from each team.
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.
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0:45 -- WNBA...
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss what they’ve seen in the DEN-OKC and NYK-BOS series, then look ahead to potential matchups in the Conference Finals.
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.
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1:08 -- Knicks-Celtics
16:08 -- ...
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the first two games of the NBA semifinals, catch up on the latest news, then give their early WNBA preseason thoughts.
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.
If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot
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2:00 -- Pacers-Cavs
22:09 -- Nugg...
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. preview the Eastern Conference semifinals (IND-CLE, NYK-BOS), and react to the recent action in the West (GSW-HOU, LAC-DEN). Then, they look ahead to potential close-out games, give early Western Conference semifinals thoughts and catch up on the latest news.
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.
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