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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.

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01:37:20

NBA playoff weekend reactions, playoff panic meter +...

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2026/04/21

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to the opening weekend of playoff action. They share their biggest takeaways from each series, and introduce a Panic Meter for the teams that suffered tough losses. From there, the guys shift to the WNBA and talk through some of the interesting storylines percolating with training camp officially underway -- and preseason action right around the corner. If you ever have NBA or WNBA

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01:28:45

NBA Playoff Preview, Part Two + WNBA Free Agency...

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2026/04/17

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the other playoff series we know about: Spurs-Blazers in the West, Celtics-Sixers in the East. They discuss their biggest schematic, matchup, and lineup questions ahead of each series. From there, the guys look ahead to the potential 1-8 matchups in each conference, sharing their biggest point of intrigue for every possible combination: Pistons-Hornets, Pistons-Magic, Thunder-Warriors, and

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00:42:19

BONUS: 2026 NBA end-of-season awards predictions

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2026/04/16

On an action-packed episode of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their picks for all of the NBA's awards. Steve and Nekias react to the news that Cade Cunnningham and Luka Doncic have won their appeals with the NBA, and give their take on how that will impact the MVP race.From there the guys breakdown a tight contest for Rookie of the Year, as well as who should win 6th man and more on this episode of The Dunker Spot! If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us

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01:40:40

NBA playoff preview, part one + WNBA draft & free...

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2026/04/14

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the playoff series we know about: Nuggets-Timberwolves and Lakers-Rockets in the West, Cavaliers-Raptors and Knicks-Hawks in the East. They discuss their biggest schematic, matchup, and lineup questions ahead of each series. From there, the guys shift to the WNBA and react to a wild week(end) of movement. They start with the WNBA draft and discuss the biggest selections, with thoughts on

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01:35:33

Biggest questions for East contenders, Sparks add...

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2026/04/10

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones look at the top-six in the Eastern Conference (Pistons, Celtics, Knicks, Cavaliers, Raptors, Hawks) and share their biggest questions for each team as we inch closer to the playoffs. From there, the guys shift to the WNBA and react to the Los Angeles Sparks making major moves -- first closing in on a trade centered around sending Rickea Jackson to the Chicago Sky for Ariel Atkins, then bringing

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01:31:00

Biggest Questions for West Contenders + Breaking Down...

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2026/04/07

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones look at the top-six in the Western Conference (Thunder, Spurs, Nuggets, Lakers, Rockets, Wolves) and share their biggest questions for each team as we inch closer to the playoffs. From there, the guys shift to the WNBA and react to the Chicago Sky's shocking trade of Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream. They explore the logic behind it, evaluate the trade package itself, and discuss Angel's fit with

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01:41:55

Cavaliers Deep Dive, Lakers Lose Luka + Sky Trade...

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2026/04/03

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Justin Rowan and Carter Rodriguez (The Chase Down Podcast) to discuss all things Cleveland Cavaliers! They talk through schematic shifts compared to last season, James Harden's addition, Donovan Mitchell's shift in responsibility, the (hidden) growth of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, lineup questions and much more.From there, the guys react to the latest injury news. More

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01:44:58

The Clippers look dangerous + WNBA expansion draft...

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2026/03/31

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the epic turnaround of the Los Angeles Clippers! After a 6-21 start, they've gone a ridiculous 33-15 over their last 48 games. The guys discuss Kawhi Leonard's play, how Darius Garland and Bennedict Mathurin have slotted into their new home and how dangerous they could be in a playoff setting. From there, the guys react to the latest foundational news in the NBA. Anti-tanking measures are coming,

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01:15:40

All-Defense Check-In, Jalen Duren's Rise + Breanna...

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2026/03/27

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!After having a broader discussion about evaluating defense on the last episode, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss their top candidates for Defensive Player of the Year and the All-Defense awards. From there, the guys talk about the awesome play of Jalen Duren. He's been great all year, earning All-Star honors for the first time. He's been even more dominant as of late, thriving while taking on more offensive responsibility in Cade

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01:11:44

Evaluating the defense awards, Jayson Tatum check-in...

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2026/03/24

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones have a broader discussion about the Defensive Player of the Year and All-Defensive team races. They discuss what they're evaluating, how they weigh different types of defenders and the value of their responsibilities, what statistics they find useful, and a PSA to always, always #WatchTheTape. From there, the guys check in on Jayson Tatum ahead of a potential Finals preview between the Celtics and

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01:20:44

Is Luka Doncic coming for MVP? A role player draft +...

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2026/03/20

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones start the show discussing the absurd run Luka Doncic has been on over the past 24 hours -- 100 points across two games?! They talk about what makes him so tough to deal with, and dabble in some "Best In The World" talk. From there, Nekias asks Steve how concerned he is (if at all) about the Pistons, Wolves, Bucks, and Rockets. Next, the guys have a Role Player draft! Based on a recent article written by

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01:04:13

The Lakers & Hawks Can't Stop Winning, Luka & Wemby...

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2026/03/17

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks, boasting six and ten-game winning streaks respectively. They discuss what's standing out to them during this stretch, and how much they believe in them moving forward. Next, Nekias has some quick-hitting questions for Steve. How real are the MVP chances for Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyama right now? Can Kawhi Leonard land an All-NBA First Team

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01:13:02

SGA & Bam make history, early Team USA takeaways +...

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2026/03/13

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones celebrate a week of incredible performances around the league. From Bam Adebayo's 83-point game, to Shai breaking a seemingly unbreakable Wilt record, to Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic having legendary performances on their own. There's so much joy to be had watching basketball these days.Next, the guys discuss the early returns of Team USA during FIBA World Cup qualifying. Young stars like Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Angel Reese make their senior club debuts;

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01:21:47

Early Jayson Tatum returns, Shai's statement win &...

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2026/03/10

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down Jayson Tatum's first two games back from injury. They discuss what they liked, his usage, how his minutes have been dispersed, and things they're looking for moving forward. Next, the guys discuss the latest epic battle between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets. Was there anything to learn about this game tactically, or was it simply a great game? And it had to be asked: did Shai

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01:34:24

Examining the New-Look Miami Heat with Couper...

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2026/03/06

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Couper Moorhead (HEAT.com, After The Buzzer podcast) to talk all things Miami Heat. They explore Miami's drastic shift offensively, their still-elite defense (and zone) usage, and bring much-needed nuance to the conversations surrounding Bam Adebayo, Kel'el Ware, Tyler Herro and more. After that, Steve and Nekias discuss the imminent return of Jayson Tatum. They get into what he adds to the fold,

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00:44:03

Unrivaled players & awards talk with Myles Ehrlich

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2026/03/04

We have a special episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Myles Ehrlich (Pull Up with Myles & Owen podcast) to discuss the latest in Unrivaled. Myles was on the scene in Brooklyn as the semi-finals were played in Barclays Center on Monday night. He shares his impressions of the atmosphere before the guys dig into the matchups and preview Wednesday's final. To close the show, they discuss this year's MVP and All-Unrivaled teams and talk through their

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00:47:02

Here come the Hornets + Giannis returns

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2026/03/03

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones take a look at a tightly contested East play-in picture. The Hornets have been one of the best teams in the league for months now. The Hawks are rolling, but have tests coming up. Can the Orlando Magic find consistency? Can the Milwaukee Bucks play their way into the play-in picture? If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 0:00 Welcome 3:40 Charlotte Hornets 21:04 Orlando

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01:32:42

Detroit Pistons deep dive, polarizing Paolo Banchero...

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2026/02/27

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Ku Khahil (LockedOnPistons) to discuss the league-best Detroit Pistons. The discussion ranges from the growth of Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson's shifting (and sometimes confusing) role offensively, JB Bickerstaff's impact, the Pistons' title chances and more. From there, the guys have a conversation about Paolo Banchero -- and the conversation around Paolo Banchero. They discuss

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01:29:29

Western Conference check-in + who's the Unrivaled MVP?

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2026/02/24

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss bounce around the Western Conference for a how-good-should-we-feel check-in. The Thunder and Spurs (winners of nine straight!) have separated themselves from the pack; how poised are the Rockets, Nuggets, Lakers, or Timberwolves to make a run? Do they have a fatal flaw in their profile? From there, the guys recap the recent happenings in Unrivaled -- from Angel Reese's return, the Phantom and Laces'

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01:09:45

Cade Cunningham for MVP? Dunker mailbag + Unrivaled...

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2026/02/20

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss Cade Cunningham's awesome performance against the Knicks (42 points, 8 rebounds, 13 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks), as well as his status in the league. Is he gunning for MVP? Is he the best player in the league right now? From there, the guys open up the Dunker Spot mailbag. They talk through anti-tanking proposals sent in by the Dunkers, explore the Dallas Wings' ability to compete immediately with Paige

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