Podcast
The Dunker Spot
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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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Breaking down LeBron's fit with 76ers, WNBA All-Star recap + most interesting second half storylines
2d ago01:31:05Tap to summarizeWe have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to and break down the Sixers signing LeBron James (and, eventually, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope) to a star-studded roster. They discuss LeBron's fit, how he'll help, and potential question marks to monitor moving forward. On the WNBA side, the guys share their favorite moments from All-Star weekend before digging into the second half storylines that intrigue them the most. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 0:55 -- LeBron James is a Sixer 50:20 -- WNBA All-Star recap 01:11:36 -- Second half storylines, starting with the Aces' defense 01:14:01 -- Napheesa Collier's return 01:18:50 -- Mystics playoff push 01:25:16 -- Historic Fever offense 01:26:40 -- 4-through-7 seed cluster (Wings/Fever/Dream/Liberty) 01:28:06 -- DPOY + All-Rookie thoughts 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
Transcribe →Dunker Spot Mailbag! + Alex Sarama on his coaching philosophy & Gabriela Jaquez joins
6d ago01:24:31Tap to summarizeWe have a fun episode of the Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones take mailbag questions from viewers! Which NBA team had the had the best offseason? How do the guys watch and analyze basketball games? Who in the NBA is poised for a comeback next season? Next, Portland Fire head coach Alex Sarama joins the show to break down his coaching philosophy, the challenges of being an expansion team and how he is developing the Fire. Plus, Gabriela Jaquez joins and discusses the adjustment period to the WNBA, her welcome to the W moment and who has the best tunnel fits. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 0:43 Mailbag 40:28 Portland Fire HC Alex Sarama joins 01:16:41 Gabriela Jaquez joins 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
Transcribe →Hawks trade Zaccharie Risacher, best free agents available + New York Liberty check-in
1w ago01:37:48Tap to summarizeWe have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones catch up on the latest transaction news in the NBA, headlined by the three-team deal that sent former #1 pick Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks and Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks. They then discuss the most interesting free agents available and their ideal fits. On the WNBA side, the guys discuss the historic pace the Indiana Fever's offense is on, then have a nuanced conversation about the New York Liberty. How much of the Liberty's season is salvageable? They close with an All-Star discussion: grading the draft between Team Coop and Team Spoon, sharing the lineups and matchups they're most excited about, and debating who should be the Kelsey Plum replacement. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 0:34 — Hawks/Mavs/Thunder trade 20:52 -- Matisse Thybulle to the Lakers 25:20 -- LeBron James update 32:36 -- Interesting ball-handlers available 42:10 -- Interesting wings available 47:09 -- Interesting bigs available 51:20 -- Indiana Fever offense 01:01:03 -- What's up with the New York Liberty? 01:22:50 -- WNBA All-Star conversation 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
Transcribe →Salute to Caleb Wilson, Summer League standouts & how will Giannis fit in Miami? + keys to Valkyries’ hot streak
2w ago01:26:14Tap to summarizeWe have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give a salute to Caleb Wilson, share their way-too-early Rookie of the Year predictions and shout out who’s impressed in Summer League. Plus, Giannis is officially a member of the Miami Heat. How will Giannis fit in Miami? What’s the latest with LeBron? They give their insight. Shifting over to the WNBA, Nekias and Steve give a deep dive on the Golden State Valkyries. What has been the key to success this stretch? Can they keep up the momentum? Plus, Steves puts Nekias on the hot seat with diabolical, rapid-fire questions. All that and more! 0:00 Welcome 0:33 Salute to Caleb Wilson 05:23 Way too early Rookie of the Year rankings 11:09 Summer League standout players 24:05 Who starts at guard for the Suns? 30:53 How will Giannis fit in Miami? 42:58 LeBron updates 48:01 Golden State Valkyries’ dominance 01:19:27 Diabolical free throws 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
Transcribe →Summer League takeaways + Sparks & Liberty check-in
2w ago01:24:04Tap to summarizeWe have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to the opening weekend of Las Vegas Summer League play. From there, they check in on the LeBron Sweepstakes and other signings around the league. On the WNBA side, the guys react to the Los Angeles Sparks firing their general manager and explore what may come next. They also check in on the Fever, Aces, and New York Liberty before closing with a simple question: who's the best guard in the league RIGHT NOW? If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 1:26 -- Caleb Wilson debut 13:34 -- Braydon Burries + Summer League trends 23:10 -- Maleek Thomas 26:03 -- Allen Graves 30:10 -- Other Summer League thoughts (Keaton Wagler, Sergio De Larrea) 34:40 -- LeBron James update 42:15 -- Free agency updates (Victor Wembanyama/Gary Trent Jr/Ziaire Williams) 47:10 -- Sparks fire GM Raegan Pebley 01:04:00 -- Contender check-in (Aces/Fever/Liberty) 01:20: 43 -- Who's the best guard in the league right now? 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
Transcribe →Day 1 Takeaways of Las Vegas Summer League, Chennedy Carter Waived + WNBA All-Star Reserves Revealed
3w ago01:28:10Tap to summarizeWe have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to opening day (and night) of Las Vegas Summer League. They discuss AJ Dybantsa's debut in a showdown against Darryn Peterson and the Jazz, the Darius Acuff-Keaton Wagler duel, the Morez Johnson-Yaxel Lendeborg matchup and much more. From there, they discuss the latest NBA news. Is the Kawhi Leonard trade actually in jeopardy? What do we make of this massive six-team trade? Have the Jazz done a good enough job of replacing Walker Kessler? On the WNBA side, the guys have a nuanced conversation about the Las Vegas Aces' decision to waive Chennedy Carter: where communication might've broken down, some of the on-court shortcomings, and why we haven't heard much from the Aces -- at least not yet. To close, they discuss this year's All-Star reserves and who could potentially replace Kelsey Plum if she hasn't returned to the court by then. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:15 -- AJ Dybantsa vs Darryn Peterson 14:50 -- Keaton Wagler vs Darius Acuff Jr. 20:10 -- Summer League bounce-around 41:50 -- NBA news (Kawhi + free agency) 57:40 -- Aces waive Chennedy Carter 01:20:10 -- All-Star reserves announced 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
Transcribe →NBA free agency madness continues, Summer League check-in & WNBA race for eighth seed heats up
3w ago01:29:26Tap to summarizeWe have a fun episode of the Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their thoughts on NBA free agency’s latest, from Donovan Mitchell’s max extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Memphis Grizzlies signing Quentin Post. Next, they talk summer league: how are the top rookies doing? Is there anybody who’s standing out? Then, what’s going in the W? Nekias and Steve rave about Paige Bueckers, analyze the Skylar Diggins benching and discuss what team will take the eighth seed. 01:50 Donovan Mitchell signs extension 09:20 Kyle Lowry retires as a Raptor 12:33 Kings waive DeMar DeRozan 18:32 Lakers trade Deandre Ayton 25:02 Rui Hachimura to Clippers 34:02 Best and worst signings thus far 42:10 Summer league check-in 59:29 Paige Buckers check-in 59:40 Chicago Sky lineup shakeup 01:11:34 race for eighth heats up 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
Transcribe →Jaylen Brown & Kawhi Leonard on the move, Lakers make splashes + WNBA All-Star update
4w ago01:38:18Tap to summarizeWe have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down the biggest trades of the week -- Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, LaMelo Ball to Minnesota, and the sign-and-trade that sent Walker Kessler to the Lakers -- before bouncing around other free agency moves. On the WNBA side, the guys react to Caitlin Clark's public statement before analyzing this year's All-Star starters. They close by sharing who they'd pick as this year's All-Star reserves, as well as talking through some of their honorable mentions. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 1:43 -- The Jaylen Brown-Paul George trade 24:35 — Kawhi Leonard traded back to Toronto 41:22 -- Lakers trade for Walker Kessler + free agency signings 53:01 -- Where should LeBron go? 55:39 -- Other moves (Santi Aldama to Dallas; Spurs, Rockets, Pistons, more) 01:4:10 -- Caitlin Clark makes a statement 01:08:10 -- WNBA All-Star starters revealed 01:21:15 -- Who should be All-Star reserves? 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
Transcribe →Ja Morant to Portland, NBA rumor mill is churning + WNBA Commissioner's Cup final check-in
Jun 3001:28:13Tap to summarizeIt’s trade season galore! Jerseys are swapping and the rumors are milling - Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones talk through it all. They discuss the recent Ja Morant trade and his fit with the Portland Trail Blazers, touch on the Charlotte Hornets trading Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns, and cover all the news surrounding some of the league’s biggest players. Will LeBron James and Anthony Davis join the Golden State Warriors? Is Kawhi Leonard going to the Toronto Raptors? What’s going on with the Jaylen Brown and Jalen Duren situations? Then, the pair switch gears and talk W - they preview the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final and talk through the middle-ranked teams in the WNBA. That and more on today’s Dunker Spot episode. 01:19 Grizzlies trade Ja Morant to Blazers 26:19 Hornets trade Miles Bridges to Suns 33:04 LeBron & AD to Warriors? 36:38 What’s next for Kawhi Leonard? 41:48 What’s next for Jaylen Brown? 45:23 What’s next for Jalen Duren 51:35 Biggest winners & losers of NBA Draft 57:46 Salute to Minnesota Lynx 01:02:41 Middle ranked teams check-in 01:21:11 Commissioner’s Cup preview 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
Transcribe →Giannis & LaMelo on the move, Marina Mabrey makes history + tales from Vegas
Jun 2601:34:04Tap to summarizeWe have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down the biggest trades of the week -- Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, LaMelo Ball to Minnesota, and the three-teamer that landed Julius Randle in Brooklyn and Nic Claxton in Chicago. On the WNBA side, the guys talk through Marina Mabrey's historic night, a two-game contender gut check from the Las Vegas Aces, and the latest round of All-Star voting. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 1:40 -- Giannis traded to Heat 26:21— LaMelo traded to Timberwolves 50:28— Julius Randle to Brooklyn, Nic Claxton to Chicago 55:48 -- NBA rumors (Jaylen Brown, Jalen Duren) 01:00:11 — Marina Mabrey drops 53 0:1:10:08 -- Aces vs Liberty/Wings 0:1:23:06 -- WNBA All-Star voting update 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
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