Épisodes

  • NBA playoff round one reactions + WNBA preseason preview
    Apr 24 2026

    We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

    First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue dissecting first-round playoff action! They share their biggest takeaways from the Game 2s & 3s we've gotten, then go back to the Panic Meter for the teams that suffered tough (injury) losses.

    From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to talk through the upcoming slate of preseason action.

    We'll get fresh looks at 10 of the W's 15 teams this weekend -- Fever, Liberty, Sparks, Sky, Mercury, Lynx, Mystics, Storm, Valkyries, and the Aces. Nekias and Steve share what they're excited about -- and what they'll be monitoring -- concerning each of those teams.

    If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

    2:12 -- Nuggets-Timberwolves
    15:48 -- Knicks-Hawks
    32:25-- Cavs-Raptors
    38:38 --Panic meter: Lakers-Rockets
    47:46 -- Panic meter: Spurs-Blazers
    53:22 -- Panic meter: Celtics-Sixers
    58:58 -- Panic meter: Pistons-Magic
    01:05:11-- Panic meter: Thunder-Suns
    01:09:33-- WNBA Preseason Preview

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    1 h et 34 min
  • NBA playoff weekend reactions, playoff panic meter + fascinating WNBA training camp storylines
    Apr 21 2026

    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 questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

    01:10 Nuggets-Timberwolves
    16:33 Knicks-Hawks
    29:39 Lakers-Rockets
    35:28 Panic meter: Pistons
    46:34 Panic meter: Raptors
    56:43 Panic meter: Suns
    01:02:23 Panic meter: Sixers
    01:07:11 Panic meter: Blazers
    01:10:30 WNBA updates

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    1 h et 37 min
  • NBA Playoff Preview, Part Two + WNBA Free Agency Winners & Losers
    Apr 17 2026

    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 Thunder-Suns.

    Finally, the guys shift to the WNBA and react to the latest (notable) free agency moves from the past couple of days, then share their winners and losers of the offseason.

    If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

    1:10 -- Spurs-Blazers

    20:38 -- Celtics-Sixers

    36:45 -- Hornets/Magic vs Pistons

    45:18 -- Suns/Warriors vs Thunder

    51:51 -- Aces sign Chennedy Carter

    58:40 -- Liberty re-sign Betnijah Laney-Hamilton (plus Satou Sabally terms)

    01:06:37 -- Tempo sign Temi Fagbenle

    01:10:28 -- Evaluating the Dallas Wings' direction

    01:17:33 -- Free agency winners & losers

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    1 h et 29 min
  • BONUS: 2026 NBA end-of-season awards predictions
    Apr 16 2026

    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 at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

    1:00 Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham win their appeals

    8:00 Who should win NBA MVP?

    14:42 All NBA First Team

    23:06 NBA All Defense

    30:03 NBA Rookie of the Year

    34:35 NBA 6th Man of the Year

    37:32 NBA Coach of the Year

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    42 min
  • NBA playoff preview, part one + WNBA draft & free agency recap
    Apr 14 2026

    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 the top-five and more. They continue their WNBA discussion by analyzing some of the biggest free agency swings of the cycle so far.

    If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

    1:40 -- Nuggets-Wolves
    19:22 -- Lakers-Rockets
    34:54 -- Cavs-Raptors
    51:04 -- Knicks-Hawks
    01:04:30 -- WNBA draft discussion

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    1 h et 41 min
  • Biggest questions for East contenders, Sparks add Nneka Ogwumike + Ariel Atkins, WNBA free agency reactions
    Apr 10 2026

    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 back franchise legend Nneka Ogwumike. They discuss the fits for each move, and how those moves impact their plans moving forward.

    They continue their WNBA discussion by analyzing the Diamond Miller-to-Connecticut trade, saluting Aces wing Jackie Young -- officially the WNBA's first $1 million player -- exploring the rumor mill, and catching up on other news.

    If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

    1:45 Detroit Pistons
    16:30 Boston Celtics
    26:15 New York Knicks
    36:15 Cleveland Cavaliers
    43:01 Toronto Raptors
    49:28 Atlanta Hawks
    55:14 WNBA news

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    1 h et 36 min
  • Biggest questions for West contenders + breaking down the Angel Reese trade
    Apr 7 2026

    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 the Dream.

    Sticking with the W, the guys give their big takeaways from Friday's expansion draft and catch up on other news.

    If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

    3:33 Oklahoma City Thunder
    14:19 San Antonio Spurs
    22:12 Denver Nuggets
    27:00 Los Angeles Lakers
    33:20 Houston Rockets
    41:43 Minnesota Timberwolves
    47:38 Dream acquire Angel Reese
    01:12:46 Expansion Draft reaction
    01:21:11 Other WNBA news (Mystics, Aces, Liberty)

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    1 h et 31 min
  • Cavaliers deep dive, Lakers lose Luka + Sky trade thoughts
    Apr 3 2026

    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 specifically: how equipped are the Lakers to deal with Luka Doncic's hamstring injury? Nekias also provides a list of notable names to watch in terms of award eligibility (Wemby, Jokic, Kawhi, Ausar and more).

    Finally, the guys discuss the Chicago Sky's pair of trades ahead of Friday's expansion draft. They talk through the logic of the moves, and debate if they were ultimately worth making.

    If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

    1:50 Cavs discussion, starting with how the team has shifted schematically

    31:26 Evaluating the Donovan Mitchell-James Harden partnership

    44:52 Putting Evan Mobley's season in its proper context

    56:04 Jarrett Allen's leap in aggression

    1:09:52 Who's the ideal 5th starter/closer?

    1:23:09 Lakers without Luka Doncic

    1:30:00 Award Eligibility Watch

    1:32:25 Chicago Sky expansion draft trades

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    1 h et 42 min