The Dunker Spot
Episodes
Rookie Report, Vol.2
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Mark Schindler (WNBA.com, The Athletic, Dime, Tag The Roll, Indy Cornrows) with updates and new takes ...
L'eggo My Ego!
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the Trae Young/Nate McMillan situation, then bounce around the league for their weekly observations. 1:30 --...
Going Down The Rabbit Hole
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the Al Horford extension (0:40), take a way-too-early look at the All-Star teams (3:00), then answer questio...
Southwest Stress
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with their observations from the week. 2:30 -- Kemba Walker signing 5:00 -- Teams that impr...
Ten* Things With Zach Lowe
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by ESPN's Zach Lowe to discuss his process (1:00) and bounce around the league (7:00) before capping thin...
Go Eat Something!
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. touch on the latest injury news, then bounce around the NBA with their weekly observations. 1:45 -- Injury news 8:45...
A Wacky Switch (2022)
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the Washington Mystics' head coaching change (0:55) and the latest injury news (5:15), then answer a wide range ...
808s & Pump Fakes
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with observations from the week. 1:20 -- Jacque Vaughn thoughts 3:10 -- Teams that impresse...
Hooters With The Fellas
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by David (formerly) of The IV Point Play to dig into the Phoenix Suns' hot start. 2:00 -- Scheme change...
Respect The Game
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest (W)NBA news, then bounce around with weekly observations. 1:30 -- News items (Latricia Trammell/...
Rookie Report, Vol. 1
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest (W)NBA news, then give their first impressions of this year's rookie class. TIMESTAMPS 0:40 -- L...
Buck The Trend
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the news from the weekend, then bounce around the league with observations. TIMESTAMPS 1:40 -- NBA news (Josh ...
Opening Week Mailbag
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest injury news (0:45), then turn to the mailbag to answer questions about the first week-plus of ga...
Opening Week Takeaways
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the Los Angeles Sparks hiring Curt Miller away from the Connecticut Sun, then give their opening week takea...
Prediction Time With Doris Burke
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by ESPN's Doris Burke to break down the latest news (2:30), discuss her process (36:45), and make way-too...
Southwest Division Preview
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. wrap up their division preview series with the Southwest Division (DAL/HOU/MEM/NO/SA). TIMESTAMPS 1:40 -- Dallas M...
Southeast Division Preview
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TIMESTAMPS 0:30 -- Atlanta Hawks 38:30 -- Charlotte Hornets 1:07:20 -- Miami Heat 1:55:10 -- Orlando Magic 2:15:10 -- Washington Wizards 2:42:40 -- Di...
Pacific Division Preview
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr discuss the play of Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson, then preview the Pacific Division. TIMESTAMPS: 1:00 -- Sco...
Central Division Preview
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give early preseason takeaways, discuss the latest NBA news, then preview the Central Division. TIMESTAMPS 1:40 --...
Northwest Division Preview
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. preview the Northwest Division. 1:45 -- Trade talk 7:30 -- Denver Nuggets 45:15 -- Minnesota Timberwolves 1:15:00 --...
Atlantic Division Preview
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their Media Day takeaways, then preview the Atlantic Division. 2:10 -- Media Day thoughts 14:40 -- Boston Cel...
#YouCantDoThat
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap Team USA's win over Belgium, discuss the latest NBA news, then close things out with a mailbag. TIMESTAMPS 1:0...
#BWTGH
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones put a bow on the WNBA Finals (2:30), catch up on the latest news (34:30), then close things out with mailbag questions (...
Connecticut sent you?
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap Game 1 of the WNBA Finals (2:00) before closing things out with questions and free throws (49:00). 🖥️ Wat...
The Foul Trouble Episode
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the Connecticut Sun's Game 5 victory over the Chicago Sky, then preview the WNBA Finals between the Sun an...
Storm of the Century
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss a gritty Game 3 between the Chicago Sky and Connecticut Sun (1:10), recap an instant classic between the Las...
"They'll Always Find Better Than You"
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a jam-packed episode, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. analyze the Donovan Mitchell trade (1:10), react to the latest WNBA award announcements (29...
Just Wanted It More
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the Most Improved Player results (1:30), give their Game 1 reactions for Aces-Storm (7:20) and Sky-Sun (38:0...
Second Round Star Battles
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by ESPN's Monica McNutt to break down the second round of the WNBA Playoffs. TIMESTAMPS 1:00 -- Lakers-Ja...
The Apology Pod
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the NBA (2:20) before continuing their first-round coverage of the WNBA playoffs (12:30). TIME STAMPS...
Game 1 Takeaways
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their Game 1 takeaways from the first round of the WNBA playoffs. 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCh...
Christmas In August
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Mark Schindler of WNBA.com to discuss his award selections (16:20), as well as preview the first round...
Hold On A Minute, Playa
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr discuss Bill Russell's jersey being retired league-wide (2:30), what's coming in Laker Land (6:00), and the latest WN...
The Ultimatum
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones, Jr. discuss Kevin Durant's ultimatum (2:10), recap the latest in the W (22:05), then cap things off with Free Throws (1...
Cloud 9 with Meghan McPeak
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Washington Mystics play-by-play broadcaster Meghan McPeak for a Mystics deep dive (1:15) and mailbag (...
A Whole Tractor, Though?!
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. pay homage to the late Bill Russell (3:10), dish on tampering (6:50), recap the weekend in the WNBA (13:10), then wr...
Contract Divorce Court
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest NBA news (1:50), discuss Liz Cambage's departure from the Los Angeles Sparks (10:15), recap the...
The Shameless Episode
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the latest Kevin Durant rumor (1:45), recap the latest in the WNBA (15:20), then close things out with the F...
A Storm Is Brewing
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by ESPN's Kevin Pelton to talk all things Seattle Storm (1:00) before opening the Dunker Spot mailbag (35...
The (Ken)Rich Get Richer
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. salute the Summer League champs (5:10), recap the latest transaction news (13:10), bounce around the W (28:20), then...
Takes & Trophies
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap WNBA All-Star Weekend (3:00), dig into the second-half storylines they'll be following (30:50), discuss the NB...
Summer, Summer, Summertime
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. check in on the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces (2:10), discuss the Skylar Diggins-Smith trade rumor (16:10), re...
Midseason Award Check-In
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the WNBA (2:15), go through their fictional award ballots through the midway point of the season (28:3...
Respectfully Messy
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. dish on the WNBA All-Star reserves (2:20), recap Tina Charles' debut with the Seattle Storm (7:15), discuss Utah's h...
Al Jefferson was a PROBLEM
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the Tina Charles situation, check-in on WNBA contenders, recap the NBA Draft, and react to John Wall's buyou...
Tag The Roll
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Mark Schindler (WNBA.com, Tag The Roll) and Jake Rosen (Cerebro Sports, Tag The Roll) to dig into the ...
Y'all Gon' Get This Title
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their final thoughts of the 2021-22 season (0:30), examine the Christian Wood trade (45:00), then bounce around...
#BigMaple
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. offer takeaways from the WNBA's weekend and early All-Star voting (2:05), then react to Golden State's 104-94 win ov...
Steph Flurry
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr discuss the Golden State Warriors' series-tying 107-97 victory over the Boston Celtics (1:00), then react to the Char...
Give Me Liberty + Game 3 Reaction
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the latest WNBA news (1:10), then dig into Game 3 of the NBA Finals (12:30). This episode is brought to y...
Brittney Sykes + Game 2 Thoughts
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Before breaking down Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Los Angeles Sparks guard Brittney Sykes to talk all thi...
Al Scoreford
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the Boston Celtics' Game 1 victory over the Golden State Warriors. This episode is brought to you by Ticket...
NBA Finals Preview
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give WNBA takeaways from the weekend (1:35), salute the Miami Heat for their run (29:20), then preview the NBA Final...
Conference Finals Mailbag
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their thoughts, then answer mailbag questions about each Conference Finals series. TIMESTAMPS 2:00 -- Heat-Celt...
Show Up & Blow Out
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the WNBA, then check in on the Conference Finals. TIMESTAMPS 1:40 -- WNBA Discussion (Aces, Mercury, S...
Herb Your Enthusiasm
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Mark Schindler of WNBA.com to discuss the early portion of the WNBA season, then discuss the NBA's All...
Young Man & The Three
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by ESPN's JJ Redick to break down the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. TIMESTAMPS 4:30 -- Bucks sen...
Dream and Nightmares
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. salute the Atlanta Dream's hot start, say goodbye to the Philadelphia 76ers, and bounce around the other second-roun...
Second Round Check-In
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their WNBA opening weekend takes, then check in on the second round of the NBA playoffs. TIMESTAMPS 1:20 -- Awa...
Around the W(orld) with Monica McNutt
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by ESPN's Monica McNutt to discuss the second round of the playoffs, as well as preview the upcoming WNBA...
Keeping It 100
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the 100th episode of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their Game 1 takeaways from Round 2. TIME STAMPS 0:50 -- Saying good...
Prepping For Round Two
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. check in on the remaining first-round series, then preview the (confirmed) second-round matchups. TIMESTAMPS 1:40 --...
#BigSweep
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. say goodbye to the Brooklyn Nets, then check in on the other first-round series. TIMESTAMPS 2:05 -- Award talk (Ja...
First Round Check-In
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around with thoughts for each first-round series. TIME STAMPS 2:00 -- Grizzlies-Wolves 8:30 -- Raptors-Sixers...
Game 1 Reactions
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the opening weekend of the playoffs. 0:25 -- Awards talk 3:40 -- Raptors-Sixers 19:50 -- Jazz-Mavericks 34:55 ...
Play-In Weigh-In, Part Two
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. say goodbye to the Hornets and Spurs, then preview the rest of the play-in and playoff matchups. 2:50 -- Spurs/Horne...
Play-In Weigh-In
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. preview the first play-in games, then take stock of the 3-6 and 4-5 playoff series. TIMESTAMPS: 3:45 -- Frank Vogel/...
Ethical Awards
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their (unofficial) award picks for the 2021-22 season. TIMESTAMPS: 1:10 -- Raptors-Sixers thoughts 6:20 -- Coac...
Full Court Press(ing Questions)
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. salute the Lady Gamecocks for their championship journey, then discuss the most pressing questions heading into thi...
Views From The Bottom
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the overtime thriller between the Bucks and Nets, then give their lasting thoughts on the teams outside of t...
Is Everyone OK?
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. check in on a few playoff/play-in races after a weekend of important games. TIMESTAMPS 1:40 -- NCAA Tournament take...
In The Conversation
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by The Ringer's Seerat Sohi to answer questions about the MVP race, Boston's impenetrable defense (or is...
What Are The Raptors?
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Imman Adan (Dishes & Dimes, Yahoo Sports Canada) to talk about the surging, yet confusing Toronto ...
Mailbag Madness
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their initial March Madness thoughts, then dig into the mailbag. The McDonald’s All American Games are where ...
Chasing Dubs
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. check in on a pair of title hopefuls, then answer questions from the mailbag. · The McDonald’s All American Games...
Clips Ahoy!
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Sabreena Merchant of SB Nation to talk about the Los Angeles Clippers and the latest in women's basket...
NBA Jam-balaya
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with observations. TIMESTAMPS: 4:10 -- Jarrett Allen/Cleveland thoughts 7:55 -- Victor Olad...
Best in the West
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. check the temperature of the Western Conference. TIMESTAMPS: 3:10 -- Phoenix Suns 21:40 -- Golden State Warriors...
Beasts of the East
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. check the temperature of the Eastern Conference. TIME STAMPS 3:45 -- Transaction talk (DeAndre Jordan, DJ Augustin...
The Offense Episode
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by coach Gibson Pyper (Half Court Hoops) to talk all things offense. TIMESTAMPS 3:00 -- Injury discussion...
Rank 'Em Live
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. answer questions from the mailbag. TIMESTAMPS 0:45 -- All-Star replacement discussion 4:20 -- Goran Dragic/buyout ma...
Trading Places
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down every trade from Deadline Week. TIMESTAMPS: 2:05 -- Domantas Sabonis' debut 7:45 -- Harden/Simmons trade ...
Tricks of the Trade
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the latest trades in the WNBA and NBA, then bounce around with general observations. TIMESTAMPS: 1:15 -- LA ...
Reserve Your Enthusiasm
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this mega-episode, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest WNBA news, react to the All-Star reserve picks, then bounce around the ...
Hey Now, You're An All-Star
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the All-Star starters being announced, give their thoughts on the new Rising Stars Challenge, then answer q...
What's the Buzz?
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. tap into the latest WNBA free agency news, discuss Ayoka Lee's 61-point performance and then bounce around the NBA w...
Mid-Season Award Check-In
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. go through their fictional award ballots through the midway point of the season. TIMESTAMPS 4:30 -- Injury discussio...
Blood in the Garden
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Chris Herring of Sports Illustrated to discuss the release of his new book, "Blood in the Garden:...
First Team, All-Defense
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. dig into all things defense: schemes, pet peeves, standouts and more. TIMESTAMPS 2:15 -- Injury news (Paul George, D...
Happy Anniversary
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. celebrate the pod's one-year anniversary with a live episode + mailbag. TIMESTAMPS 5:40 -- Klay Thompson debut thou...
Rookie Report, Vol.3
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their third round of takes on this year's rookie class. TIMESTAMPS 0:40 -- All-Star voting discussion 18:40 -...
New Year, Same Vibes
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the Becky Hammon/Aces partnership, then bounce around the NBA with observations. TIMESTAMPS 1:30 -- Becky H...
Live on Stage
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. closeout 2021 with a live mailbag episode. Sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and ...
All-Star Check-In
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the Christmas games, then give their early thoughts on this year's All-Star teams. TIMESTAMPS 0:55 -- Russell ...
Holiday Hoops
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. preview the Christmas Day slate of games, then answer questions from the mailbag. TIMESTAMPS 7:00 -- Hawks-Knicks di...
Enter the Temple
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Jason Maples and Kings of the Temple of Hoop podcast to bounce around the NBA. TIMESTAMPS: 2:00 -- tho...
Bring I.T. On
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the latest Zion Williamson update, the Isaiah Thomas signing, then answer questions from the mailbag. TIME S...
CLEVELAND! THIS IS FOR YOU!
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the current COVID outbreak around the league, then bounce around with weekly observations. TIMESTAMPS 1:30 -...
Keeping Pace with Caitlin Cooper
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Caitlin Cooper of Indy Cornrows (SB Nation) to talk all things Indiana Pacers. TIMESTAMPS 2:20 -- Rebu...
Contender Check-In
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. take stock of the early season contenders in each conference. TIMESTAMPS 0:55 -- News around the NBA 17:20 -- Phoe...