The Dunker Spot

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. preview the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, then give some weekend takeaways from the WNBA.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- NBA News (All-Rookie Teams)5:30 -- Pacers-Celtics34:45 -- Mavericks-Wolves1:08:30 -- WNBA news (charter flight update, Aces investigation)1:10:00 -- Indiana Fever (Caitlin Clark-Aliyah Boston partnership)1:15:30 -- Sparks-Aces (Kate Martin, Cameron Brink, Jackie Young, A'ja Wilson) 1:23:00 -- Steve bounces around (Minnesota Lynx, Angel Reese, Phoenix Mercury and more)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. take stock of the second round, give their closing thoughts on the Cleveland Cavaliers, then react to the opening games of the WNBA regular season.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:45 -- NBA News (Mike Budenholzer, Tyrese Maxey)4:45 -- Mavs-Thunder25:30 -- Pacers-Knicks38:30 -- Wolves-Nuggets52:45 -- Cleveland Cavaliers1:02:45 -- WNBA news update (Golden State Valkyries, expansion, charter, Jaelyn Brown)1:05:00 -- Liberty-Mystics1:14:30 -- Fever-Sun1:21:30 -- Mercury-Aces1:31:15 -- Lynx-Storm1:40:00 -- Sky-Wings1:44:00 -- Dream-SparksSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give brief NBA lottery thoughts, break down the latest in all four second round series, then bounce around the WNBA with their biggest questions heading into the season.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:45 -- NBA News (Draft lottery, Award announcements)4:30 -- Pacers-Knicks20:00 -- Nuggets-Wolves40:15 -- Cavs-Celtics51:15 -- Mavs-Thunder1:07:30 -- WNBA news update (charter travel, notable roster moves)1:09:00 -- 12 burning questions, starting with the Las Vegas Aces1:13:15 -- New York Liberty1:17:15 -- Connecticut Sun1:22:15 -- Dallas Wings1:25:30 -- Atlanta Dream1:29:30 -- Minnesota Lynx1:32:15 -- Washington Mystics1:35:00 -- Chicago Sky1:39:00 -- Los Angeles Sparks1:42:15 -- Indiana Fever1:45:30 -- Seattle Storm1:47:30 -- Phoenix MercurySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest award news, talk through each of the four second round series, then give more WNBA preseason takeaways -- and more.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- NBA news (ROY, DPOY, MVP, Social Justice Champion, Charles Lee/Hornets)10:00 -- Knicks-Pacers31:15 -- Nuggets-Timberwolves51:15 -- Celtics-Cavaliers1:07:15 -- Thunder-Mavericks1:23:15 -- WNBA thoughts (Sky-Liberty, Dream, Mystics and more)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. preview the other two second round series (CLE-BOS, DAL-OKC), react to the Wolves' Game 1 win over the Nuggets, give some early WNBA preseason takeaways and more.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- Award update (ROY, DPOY, MVP)3:30 -- Cavs-Celtics preview35:00 -- Thunder-Mavericks preview1:04:00 -- Wolves-Nuggets Game 11:20:30 -- Orlando Magic closing thoughts1:24:15 -- Clippers offseason thoughts1:27:15 -- Early WNBA preseason takeaways1:36:00 -- Free ThrowsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. preview a pair of second round series, then continue with their first round coverage.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- Award updates (Executive of the Year, Teammate of the Year, Hustle Award)3:30 -- Wolves-Nuggets34:30 -- Knicks-Pacers1:07:30 -- Clippers-Mavericks1:20:00 -- Magic-Cavs1:31:30 -- Closing thoughts on Heat-Celtics1:36:15 -- Bucks-Pacers1:38:15 -- Knicks-Sixers1:40:00 -- Nuggets-Lakers1:42:00 -- Thunder-PelicansSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give a salute to Candace Parker, then continue their coverage of the first round of the NBA playoffs.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- Candace Parker retires7:00 -- Award updates (Clutch Player of the Year, Coach of the Year)10:45 -- Wolves-Suns27:00 -- Bucks-Pacers40:15 -- Clippers-Mavericks54:15 -- Knicks-Sixers1:07:00 -- Cavs-Magic1:20:30 -- Celtics-Heat1:28:00 -- Thunder-Pelicans1:36:00 -- Nuggets-LakersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest award news, then dig into all eight of the Game 2s.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:15 -- Award Talk (Most Improved, Sixth Man of the Year)7:45 -- Heat-Celtics27:15 -- Thunder-Pelicans42:45 -- Wolves-Suns1:00:00 -- Bucks-Pacers1:17:30 -- Clippers-Mavericks1:28:30 -- Cavs-Magic1:39:00 -- Knicks-Sixers1:49:00 -- Nuggets-LakersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The postseason is here! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. talk through the NBA award finalists, then give their Game 1 reactions and look ahead to Game 2.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- Award Finalists announced5:30 -- Heat-Celtics17:00 -- Thunder-Pelicans29:30 -- Wolves-Suns45:15 -- Bucks-Pacers59:00 -- Clippers-Mavericks1:11:15 -- Cavs-Magic1:25:45 -- Knicks-Sixers1:33:30 -- Nuggets-LakersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The postseason is here! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their thoughts on the closing play-in slate, then break down the 2-7 and 1-8* playoff matchups.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:15 -- Heat-Bulls10:00 -- Kings-Pelicans22:30 -- Lakers-Nuggets1:00:15 -- Sixers-Knicks1:30:00 -- Potential Thunder matchups1:39:30 -- Potential Celtics matchups1:42:45 -- Free ThrowsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The postseason is here! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their thoughts on the opening play-in slate, then breakdown the 3-6 and 4-5 playoff matchups.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- Lakers-Pelicans17:45 -- Warriors-Kings32:00 -- Heat-Sixers43:30 -- Hawks-Bulls45:45 -- Bucks-Pacers1:01:30 -- Wolves-Suns1:17:30 -- Cavs-Magic1:29:30 -- Clippers-MavericksSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest news, salute South Carolina and Connecticut for their title wins, hand out Dunker Awards, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- WNBA schedule, Jrue Holiday, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Karl-Anthony Towns)12:00 -- Jrue Holiday extension16:30 -- Giannis Antetokounmpo22:30 -- Karl-Anthony Towns32:45 -- Salute to South Carolina46:45 -- Salute to UConn57:30 -- The Dunker Awards1:20:30 -- Mailbag, starting with an era comparison1:26:30 -- Sparks + draft thoughts1:40:00 -- A big man Rank'em1:45:00 -- Free ThrowsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the postseason rapidly approaching, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. do one final awards check-in.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS2:00 -- MVP34:00 -- All-NBA43:00 -- Defensive Player of the Year51:00 -- All-Defense54:00 -- Rookie Awards59:30 -- Sixth Man of the Year1:04:15 -- Most Improved Player1:11:30 -- Coach of the Year1:19:00 -- Clutch Player of the YearSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the postseason rapidly approaching, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. ask their biggest questions in the Eastern Conference playoff (and play-in) field.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- NBA News (Steve Clifford, HOF inductees, Malachi Flynn)8:00 -- Boston Celtics27:30 -- Milwaukee Bucks42:00 -- Cleveland Cavaliers54:45 -- Orlando Magic1:10:30 -- New York Knicks1:23:45 -- Miami Heat1:31:30 -- Indiana Pacers1:39:30 -- Philadelphia 76ers1:46:30 -- Chicago Bulls + Atlanta HawksSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the postseason rapidly approaching, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. ask their biggest questions in the Western Conference playoff (and play-in) field.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:15 -- Oklahoma City Thunder14:00 -- Denver Nuggets28:45 -- Minnesota Timberwolves39:15 -- Los Angeles Clippers48:45 -- Dallas Mavericks57:00 -- New Orleans Pelicans1:03:30 -- Sacramento Kings1:09:30 -- Phoenix Suns1:16:00 -- Lakers + WarriorsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest Team USA, WNBA, and NBA news before answering questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag!If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:15 -- Team USA camp update5:30 -- Minnesota Timberwolves sale is off (???)10:00 -- Transaction talk (Victoria Vivians, Javonte Green)12:30 -- Injury updates (Joel Embiid, Donovan Mitchell, Gabe Vincent, Hornets, Mitchell Robinson)25:30 -- Mailbag time: Should the charge be banned?28:45 -- Why does the pindown come first in Chicago action?31:00 -- What is the ideal archetype of a WNBA star?39:00 -- Which team is best equipped to defend the Murray/Jokic two-man game?55:30 -- Is this Damian Lillard's best defensive season?1:04:00 -- How much have the Pacers (and Tyrese Haliburton) really missed Buddy Hield?1:10:45 -- Exploring Kelly Oubre's passing growth1:18:00 -- Do we even need the All-Star game?1:27:30 -- Who's the "worst" (W)NBA player that could lead a 16-seed to a title?1:32:30 -- Free ThrowsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with weekly observations -- and a few questions along the way.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- Playoff basketball is around the corner5:00 -- Minnesota Timberwolves22:45 -- Orlando Magic39:15 -- What do we make of the Sixers?45:00 -- A quick salute to the Wizards47:30 -- What's up with the Warriors?1:03:30 -- New Orleans Pelicans1:07:45 -- All-NBASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest news, then answer more questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:15 -- (W)NBA News (Victoria Vivians, Marcus Morris, Isaiah Thomas, and more)12:30 -- Mailbag, starting with how to address roster needs 23:00 -- How do teams evaluate and add to their playbook?28:00 -- What's behind OKC's improvement as a (defensive) rebounding team?32:30 -- Norman Powell vs. Nicolas Batum37:00 -- Who should the Mavs target as a wing upgrade?44:45 -- An Evan Mobley check-in51:00 -- How should the Bulls handle Patrick Williams moving forward?55:30 -- An NBA All-Star Game idea1:05:00 -- Start, Bench, Trade x21:11:30 -- A 10-player Rank 'Em + Free ThrowsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with weekly observations -- and a few questions along the way.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- A disclaimer for March basketball2:30 -- Teams That Impressed, starting with the Boston Celtics7:30 -- New York Knicks19:30 -- Houston Rockets32:15 -- What's up with Mikal Bridges & the Nets?48:00 -- "Is This Anything?" (ATL, DEN, NO)57:30 -- Should we be concerned about the Clippers?1:08:15 -- Cade Cunningham's late shot against Miami1:13:00 -- Player shoutouts featuring Bam Adebayo, Jamal Murray, and others1:21:00 -- Free ThrowsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give a quick salute to Jamahl Mosely and the Magic, then answer more questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- Jamahl Mosley, Magic agree to extension4:45 -- What's going on with the Washington Mystics?11:45 -- What makes a good defender/defense?19:00 -- How will guards factor into the All-Defense discussion?28:45 -- What should be considered a big lead in today's NBA?32:00 -- How do coaches set, manage, and adjust expectations throughout a season?46:00 -- How should coaches talk to players about development?49:45 -- What's behind the RJ Barrett breakout in Toronto?56:45 -- Evaluating Jaren Jackson Jr.'s (defensive) season1:02:00 -- How concerned should we be about the Knicks' minutes distribution?1:11:00 -- Free ThrowsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.