The Dunker Spot
Episodes
Rookie Report, Vol.2
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their second round of takes on this year's rookie class. TIMESTAMPS 2:20 -- Heat/Bulls tampering discussion 7:2...
Teams That Make Us Go "Hmmmm"
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest news in the league, then dig into teams that are confusing them. TIMESTAMPS: 2:30 -- Injury news...
Thanksgiving Mailbag
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the Houston Rockets' slow start, then answer a plethora of mailbag questions. TIMESTAMPS 2:50 -- Houston Roc...
The Kings' Ransom
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the Kings' coaching change, Michael Porter Jr's injury, the Pistons/Lakers kerfuffle, then bounce around the...
In The Valley
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by David of The Four Point Play to talk all things Phoenix Suns. TIMESTAMPS 3:00 -- Phoenix Suns discussi...
Thunderstruck
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with their weekly observations. TIMESTAMPS 1:00 -- De'Andre Hunter injury discussion 4:55 -...
Knicks Talk with ESPN's Monica McNutt
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by ESPN's Monica McNutt to break down the New York Knicks, then bounce around the NBA. TIMESTAMPS: 4:10 -...
Role Reversal
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the latest news around the league, then give their weekly observations. TIMESTAMPS 1:00 -- Portland Trail ...
Wizards Talk with Mike Prada
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Mike Prade for a deep dive on the Washington Wizards before bouncing around the league. TIMESTAMPS: ...
Jersey Takes & Weekly Observations
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the Patrick Williams injury, the City Edition jersey releases, then give their observations around the leagu...
Rookie Report: Vol.1
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. dig deep on the rookie class, then answer questions from the mailbag. TIMESTAMPS: 1:45 — Nekias and Steve discuss ...
Opening Week Thoughts
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their takeaways from the opening week of the 2021-22 season. TIMESTAMPS: 2:10 — Nekias and Steve discuss th...
Southeast Division Preview and Season Predictions
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the WNBA Finals, preview the Southeast Division, then give their predictions for the 2021-22 NBA season. TIME ...
Pacific Division Preview
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, then preview the Pacific Division. TIME STAMPS 1:15 — Nekias and Steve discuss th...
Central and Southwest Division Preview
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the WNBA Playoffs, then preview the Central and Southwest divisions. TIME STAMPS: 1:35 — Nekias and Steve ...
WNBA Thoughts & Northwest Division Preview
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their thoughts on the WNBA playoffs, then preview the Northwest Division (DEN, MIN, OKC, POR, UTA). TIMESTAMP...
It’s (Post) Season Preview Time
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their initial thoughts and predictions for the WNBA Playoffs, then begin previewing the 2021-22 NBA season with...
Summer League Wrap-Up
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. go over the NBA’s opening night and Christmas Day slate of games, then give their takeaways from Summer League pla...
2021 Free Agency Thoughts
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the draft, break down Team USA’s win over Spain, then give their early thoughts on free agency. TIME STAMPS:...
Prepping for the 2021 NBA Draft
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Jackson Frank and PD Web to talk philosophy and answer draft questions. TIME STAMPS: 3:50 — Grizzlie...
Khristmas In July
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. wrap up the NBA Finals, giving flowers to both the champion Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns. 🖥️ Watch this...
NBA Finals Game 5 Recap
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the pros and cons of the play-in tournament, react to the latest coaching hire (Wes Unseld Jr/Washington), d...
NBA Finals Game 4 Reaction
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the shot-making duel between Khris Middleton (40 points) and Devin Booker (42 points), Milwaukee’s continu...
NBA Finals Check-In
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their takeaways on the NBA Finals through the first three games. TIME STAMPS: 1:30 - Nekias and Steve discuss...
NBA Finals Preview
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. say goodbye to the Conference Finalists (Clippers, Hawks), then dig into the Bucks-Suns matchup. 🖥️ Watch this ...
Trouble in Portland + Playoff Takes
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the controversial hire of Chauncey Billups in Portland and then break down the Conference Finals. TIME STAMP...
Coaching Hires and Playoff Takes
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the new coaching hires made this week, then give their early thoughts on the Conference Finals. TIME STAMPS...
Conference Finals Preview
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the remaining second-round series, then preview the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. TIME STAMPS 3:50 - ...
Coaching Carousels and Playoff Takes
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the award teams, dig into the coaching changes around the NBA, then discuss the remaining second-round matchup...
Second Round Check-in
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bid farewell to the Denver Nuggets, then give their thoughts on the other second-round series. 2:42 — Nekias and S...
Early Round 2 Thoughts
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the coaching changes around the league, then dig into the playoff games from the weekend. TIME STAMPS: 2:11 ...
Prepping for Round Two
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bid farewell to some first-round exits, then look ahead to the weekend games. 3:25 - Nekias and Steve discuss the Ce...
First Round Check-in
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their final thoughts on the Heat-Bucks sweep, then break down the rest of the first-round series. TIME STAMPS 2...
Early Adjustments
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss Kyrie Irving’s recent comments about Boston, then offer thoughts and potential adjustments for most of the...
Game 1 Reactions
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their thoughts on the NBA potentially adding a mid-season tournament, then analyze the Game 1s from the weekend...
Playoff Preview, Part 2
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the midweek play-in games, then preview the rest of the first-round matchups (PHI-WAS, BKN-BOS, PHX-LAL, DEN-P...
Playoff Preview, Part 1
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the opening weekend in the WNBA, then preview the NBA play-in tournament and two Eastern Conference playoff se...
Awards Talk with SI's Chris Herring
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Herring of Sports Illustrated joins Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. to talk about his book, "Blood on the Hardwood: The Flagrant History ...
Prepping for the Playoffs
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. change the format this week, opting to ask each other their most pressing questions heading into this year's postsea...
Contender Check-Ins and Weekly Observations
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. check in on a few title hopefuls, bounce around the league with general observations, and discuss proper gamewear et...
Win Streaks and Weekly Observations
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. dissect the latest injury news around the league, talk about the returns of Anthony Davis and Jaren Jackson Jr, then...
Kings, Heat and NBA Playoffs with ESPN's Mark Jones
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones, Jr. are joined by ESPN's Mark Jones as they discuss the Kings, the Heat, the upcoming NBA playoffs and more. 🖥️ Wa...
LaMarcus Aldridge Thoughts and Weekly Observations
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss LaMarcus Aldridge's abrupt retirement, break down the wild week of injury news around the league, then give ...
(W)NBA Talk with Monica McNutt
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ESPN's Monica McNutt joins Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. to recap the 2021 WNBA Draft, preview the WNBA season, talk about the state of the New Yo...
State of the Nets and Weekly Observations
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the latest injury news around the league, dig into the Nets, then bounce around the league. TIME STAMPS: 3...
Northwest Love, Breaking Down Western Conference Powerhouses
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the Gordon Hayward injury, discuss DeMarcus Cousins and Isaiah Thomas landing temporary homes, then dissect...
Buyout Madness and Weekly Observations
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down player movement and observations from the past week. TIME STAMPS: 0:51: Nekias and Steve give their winne...
What's up with the Golden State Warriors?
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Marcus Thompson of The Athletic to talk about the Warriors season to this point. Time Stamps: 1:21 -- ...
Victory Laps and Weekly Observations
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. dive into a wild week of injuries, break down Blake Griffin's debut. and debut the #BigMad segment. TIME STAMPS 1:51...
Post All-Star Break Observations
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the Joel Embiid injury, the Spurs and LaMarcus Aldridge deciding to part ways, and the polarizing nature of ...
The Mailbag Episode
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. talk about their favorite moments from All-Star Sunday. From there, they examine the Nets' signing of Blake Griffin,...
The Analytics "Debate" and Weekly Observations
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the end of Sunday's Bucks-Clippers game. From there, they take a different angle on the "analytics vs ...
All-Star Edition + Ryan Saunders Live Reaction
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. reveal their All-Star reserve picks, then react to the news of the Minnesota Timberwolves firing Ryan Saunders and h...
The Anthem Controversy and Weekly Observations
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. briefly discuss the drama surrounding the national anthem being played pre-game and key injury news, then dive into ...
The Defense Episode
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. dig into all things defense: schemes, pet peeves, standouts and more. Time stamps 0:50 - Nekias and Steve discuss th...
All-Star Talk and Weekly Observations
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their takes on the viability of an All-Star game in March. From there, they give their takes on teams and playe...
The Fight for L.A and Weekly Observations
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their scouting reports on the Lakers and Clippers. From there, they discuss the teams, players and rookies that...
The Kyrie Irving Dilemma and Weekly Observations
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. have a serious discussion about the way Kyrie Irving is covered. From there, they give their takes on teams and play...
How They Fit: Breaking down the James Harden Blockbuster
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones, Jr. break down the four-team trade that finally sent James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets. They discuss how the Nets will ...
Early Season Observations
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones, Jr. discuss the COVID outbreak within the league and its effect on chemistry building, youth development, and analysis....
The Dunker Spot is Coming!
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Subscribe to BasketballNews.com's newest podcast The Dunker Spot as Nekias Duncan and former NBA video coordinator and assistant coach Steve Jones bre...