The Dunker Spot

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. go over the NBA’s opening night and Christmas Day slate of games, then give their takeaways from Summer League play. TIME STAMPS: 4:20 — Nekias and Steve discuss the opening night and Christmas Day schedule. 26:15 — Marcus Smart extension talk + Boston’s lineup questions. 35:35 — Analysis on three trades: Grayson Allen to Milwaukee, Eric Bledsoe to Los Angeles, an...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the draft, break down Team USA’s win over Spain, then give their early thoughts on free agency. TIME STAMPS: 4:12 — Nekias and Steve recap the 2021 draft, digging into their favorite teams and player fits. 10:45 — Nekias and Steve discuss Team USA’s 95-81 victory over Spain 22:55 — Nekias and Steve discuss all things free agency: their early winners and lose...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Jackson Frank and PD Web to talk philosophy and answer draft questions. TIME STAMPS: 3:50 — Grizzlies-Pelicans trade discussion 11:50 — Bradley Beal (and Damian Lillard) trade discussion’ 23:05 — Team USA discussion 34:57 — Draft Q&A Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check ou...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. wrap up the NBA Finals, giving flowers to both the champion Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns. 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the pros and cons of the play-in tournament, react to the latest coaching hire (Wes Unseld Jr/Washington), discuss Team USA’s roster movement, dig into Damian Lillard’s situation in Portland, then breakdown Game 5 of the NBA Finals. TIMESTAMPS 3:20 — Nekias and Steve discuss the play-in tournament coming back next season. 7:35 — Nekias and Steve discuss th...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the shot-making duel between Khris Middleton (40 points) and Devin Booker (42 points), Milwaukee’s continued paint dominance, Phoenix’s offensive game plan and much more.  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...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their takeaways on the NBA Finals through the first three games. TIME STAMPS:  1:30 - Nekias and Steve discuss the Orlando Magic hiring Jamahl Mosley as their new head coach. 6:00 - Nekias and Steve discuss Team USA’s exhibition loss to Nigeria. 18:55 - Nekias and Steve discuss the NBA Finals. Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app: 🎧...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. say goodbye to the Conference Finalists (Clippers, Hawks), then dig into the Bucks-Suns matchup. 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the controversial hire of Chauncey Billups in Portland and then break down the Conference Finals. TIME STAMPS 3:17 — Nekias and Steve discuss the Chauncey Billups hire in Portland. 25:55 — Nekias and Steve discuss the Hawks-Bucks series. 47:40 — Nekias and Steve discuss the Clippers-Suns series. Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the new coaching hires made this week, then give their early thoughts on the Conference Finals. TIME STAMPS 1:48 — Nekias and Steve discuss the new coaching hires in Indiana (Rick Carlisle), Boston (Ime Udoka), and Dallas (Jason Kidd). 19:30 — Nekias and Steve discuss the Team USA rosters. 27:00 — Nekias and Steve discuss the Suns-Clippers series. 45:15 —...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the remaining second-round series, then preview the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. TIME STAMPS 3:50 - Nekias and Steve recap Game 6 of Jazz-Clippers. 12:30 - Nekias and Steve recap Game 7 of Nets-Bucks. 22:50 - Nekias and Steve begin talking about the Suns-Clippers series, but quickly pivot to Sixers talk. 58:10 - Nekias and Steve continue their disc...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the award teams, dig into the coaching changes around the NBA, then discuss the remaining second-round matchups. TIME STAMPS 3:40 - Nekias and Steve discuss the voting results for the All-NBA, All-Defense, and All-Rookie teams. 25:40 - Nekias and Steve discuss the weirdness happening in Dallas and New Orleans, then rank the current head coach openings. 47:55...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bid farewell to the Denver Nuggets, then give their thoughts on the other second-round series. 2:42 — Nekias and Steve give their lasting thoughts on the Suns-Nuggets series. 23:08 — Nekias and Steve discuss the Nets-Bucks series. 52:55 — Nekias and Steve discuss the Jazz-Clippers series. 1:26:30 — Nekias and Steve discuss the Sixers-Hawks series. Subscribe to the...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the coaching changes around the league, then dig into the playoff games from the weekend. TIME STAMPS: 2:11 — Nekias and Steve discuss the recent coaching firings in Portland and Orlando. 20:05 — Nekias and Steve discuss Game 1 of the Nets-Bucks series. 56:45 — Nekias and Steve discuss Game 1 of the Sixers-Hawks series. 1:20:48 — Nekias and Steve discuss G...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bid farewell to some first-round exits, then look ahead to the weekend games. 3:25 - Nekias and Steve discuss the Celtics’ front office overhaul, and what may come next for them. 19:10 - Nekias and Steve give their lasting thoughts on the Grizzlies, Wizards, Knicks, and Blazers. 1:19:00 - Nekias and Steve preview Bucks-Nets. 1:51:40 - Nekias and Steve preview Sixe...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their final thoughts on the Heat-Bucks sweep, then break down the rest of the first-round series. TIME STAMPS 2:40 - Nekias and Steve discuss what’s next for the Milwaukee Bucks (2nd round) and Miami Heat (offseason) 29:30 - Nekias and Steve discuss the Lakers-Suns series. 49:00 - Nekias and Steve discuss the Hawks-Knicks series. 1:08:45 - Nekias and Steve di...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss Kyrie Irving’s recent comments about Boston, then offer thoughts and potential adjustments for most of the first-round series. The series, in order: WAS-PHI, BOS-BKN, MEM-UTA, POR-DEN, LAL-PHX, MIA-MIL. Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoo...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their thoughts on the NBA potentially adding a mid-season tournament, then analyze the Game 1s 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the midweek play-in games, then preview the rest of the first-round matchups (PHI-WAS, BKN-BOS, PHX-LAL, DEN-POR, LAC-DAL, UTA-MEM/GSW). 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the opening weekend in the WNBA, then preview the NBA play-in tournament and two Eastern Conference playoff series (NYK-ATL, MIL-MIA). 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

Chris Herring of Sports Illustrated joins Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. to talk about his book, "Blood on the Hardwood: The Flagrant History of the 1990s New York Knicks." Then, the three give their fictional NBA award ballots. TIME STAMPS 0:46 - Nekias and Steve catch up Chris about the challenges of NBA coverage in a season like this, gives an update on his book, then talks about h...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. change the format this week, opting to ask each other their most pressing questions heading into this year's postseason. TIME STAMPS 2:45 - Nekias and Steve discuss James Harden's absence (hamstring) and the importance of him getting reps before the postseason begins, then review Tyrese Haliburton's rookie campaign. 14:40 - Steve gives his perspective on the noise...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. check in on a few title hopefuls, bounce around the league with general observations, and discuss proper gamewear etiquette.  TIME STAMPS 3:30 - Nekias and Steve discuss the latest injuries around the league, the returns of LaMelo Ball and LeBron James, then evaluate John Wall's season. 19:52 - Nekias and Steve discuss the teams that have impressed them the most a...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. dissect the latest injury news around the league, talk about the returns of Anthony Davis and Jaren Jackson Jr, then bounce around the league with their observations. TIME STAMPS 2:18 - Nekias and Steve discuss the season-ending injury to Wizards forward Deni Avdija, give their thoughts on the early returns for Anthony Davis and Jaren Jackson Jr., then check in wi...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones, Jr. are joined by ESPN's Mark Jones as they discuss the Kings, the Heat, the upcoming NBA playoffs and more. 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