The Dunker Spot

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones roam the baseline with some Western Conference love (Nuggets, Rockets) and some surging teams in the East (top-seeded Pistons, rising Raptors). Then, they react to the breaking news out of Dallas — bye-bye, Nico Harrison — before diving into an odd Memphis Grizzlies season. Finally, they close with some well-deserved player shoutouts. If you ever have NBA or WNBA ques...

It's time to check on the rookies! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their early impression on 10 of the top rookies from this year's class, digging into what they like and some things they'll be keeping an eye on. The plan is to do a rookie-centric episode at the beginning of each month, with a rotating cast of names to discuss. After that, the guys give their early impressions of each of the ei...

We're bouncing around the league again! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones "Roam the Baseline" with a few Western Conference shoutouts — and a hat tip to a hot start out East. Then, it's time for an identity check for a few teams looking to find themselves. The show closes with player shoutouts, free throws, and an apology to Saints fans. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at  dunkerspot@...

We've got a Halloween-themed episode of the Dunker Spot today! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on a few Western conference teams, then have some fun as they bounce around the league. They discuss what's spooking them — good or bad — in the early portion of the season. Then, they close with a round of Trick or Treat, a game where they discuss some interesting early trends and decide if it's...

We're roughly a week into the 2025-26 regular season, and the guys have you covered with analysis! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give more of their early takeaways and questions from the season, including: the early dominance of Wemby and Giannis, the Heat pressing the turbo button, the Magic's shaky offense, the Raptors shaky defense, and much more. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email u...

The NBA regular season is underway, and the guys have you covered with analysis! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down some of their early takeaways from the first few days of the season. You'll get thoughts on contenders like the Thunder and Warriors, superstars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama, and much more. The show closes with WNBA news, as three head coaching jobs are slat...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones kick off the episode with their final preview: the Pacific division. They discuss what they're excited about, key questions they have, potential breakout candidates, and the lineups that intrigue them the most. Then, they get into some way-too-early award talk: who are the names you should keep an eye on for MVP, DPOY, and Rookie of the Year? If you ever have NBA or W...

We have a mega episode for you! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones kick off the episode with the latest news, covering the Kings’ latest news and ending with a salute to Malcolm Brogdon. Then, the guys continue their NBA season preview series with both the Atlantic and Central divisions. They discuss what they're excited about, key questions they have, potential breakout candidates, and the lineups tha...

Nekias Duncan & Steve Jones dive into the Tuesday podcast by taking a look at a Southwest Division stacked with talent, starting with the Houston Rockets, who feature a potentially strong combo of Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson causing havoc for opposing teams. Later in the show, Nekias & Steve share their thoughts on the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs, with Ja Morant and Victor Wembanyama...

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 Tea...

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 lineu...

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 discus...

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 . If yo...

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Stephen Pridgeon-Garner (PHNX Sports) for an incredibly deep dive into the Phoenix Mercury. 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 TIME STAMPS 1:10 -- Bri...

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. 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 TI...

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. 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/thedunke...

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. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com . If you’d like to join our Dunker...

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 . If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff...

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. Time stamps are your friends! If you ever...

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 . If...

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 sta...

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 Ace...

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 . 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:...

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 . 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/the...