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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.

The Dunker Spot

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

 Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks, boasting six and ten-game winning streaks respectively. They discuss what's standing out to them during this stretch, and how much they believe in them moving forward.

 Next, Nekias has some quick-hitting questions for Steve. How real are the MVP chances for Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyama right now? Can Kawhi Leonard land an All-NBA First Team selection among a crowded group of contenders? How close is Stephon Castle to being the Spurs' second best player?

 Finally, they discuss Team USA's undefeated weekend. Team USA assistant, and Phoenix Mercury head coach, Nate Tibbetts took over for Kara Lawson as she returned to Duke ahead of this year's tournament. The guys discuss what looked different under Tibbetts, and have a broader discussion about who's led the way through four games, and who's put themselves in (better) position to ultimately make the 2028 Olympic roster.

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

 (1:38) -- Los Angeles Lakers

 29:02 -- Atlanta Hawks

 39:55 -- Victor Wembanyama for MVP?

 45:20 -- Kawhi Leonard for All-NBA First Team?

 48:22 -- How close is Stephon Castle to being the Spurs' 2nd best player?

 51:08 -- Team USA

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The Lakers & Hawks Can't Stop Winning, Luka & Wemby Pushing for MVP + Team USA Takeaways

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones celebrate a week of incredible performances around the league. From Bam Adebayo's 83-point game, to Shai breaking a seemingly unbreakable Wilt record, to Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic having legendary performances on their own. There's so much joy to be had watching basketball these days.

 Next, the guys discuss the early returns of Team USA during FIBA World Cup qualifying. Young stars like Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Angel Reese make their senior club debuts; head coach Kara Lawson experimented a ton with her defensive coverages and lineup combinations. Steve and Nekias discuss how they analyzed these games, what stood out, and growth areas they'll be keeping tabs on.

 Finally, Gordon Hayward joins the show! The conversation ranges from his role as an Executive Basketball Advisor at Butler, the validity of Bam's 83-point performance, tennis, the importance of brushing your teeth -- and more!

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

 (2:04) The league's in a great place

 (4:26) Bam Adebayo's 83-point game

 (24:52) SGA breaks Wilt's record (plus quick Jokic & Luka love)

 (39:08) Early Team USA thoughts

 (51:17) Gordon Hayward interview

 (01:09:10) Steve has a bone to pick with Nekias

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SGA & Bam make history, early Team USA takeaways + Gordon Hayward joins the show

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

 Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down Jayson Tatum's first two games back from injury. They discuss what they liked, his usage, how his minutes have been dispersed, and things they're looking for moving forward.

Next, the guys discuss the latest epic battle between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets. Was there anything to learn about this game tactically, or was it simply a great game? And it had to be asked: did Shai Gilgeous-Alexander officially slam the door for MVP with his performance? 

From there, the guys check in on a couple of reeling teams in the Eastern Conference: the top-seeded Detroit Pistons (four straight losses) and the injury-riddled Philadelphia 76ers (1-4 in March). Are they just going through a bit of turbulence, or are there real flaws here worth acknowledging?

Finally, Steve talks through his latest Rookie Rankings, and they both share what their Rookie of the Year and All-Rookie teams would look like as of today.

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

 2:45 Jayson Tatum + Boston Celtics discussion

 24:05 Thunder-Nuggets

 41:15 Pistons concern levels

 51:40 Sixers concern levels

 59:04 Let's talk rookies

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Early Jayson Tatum returns, Shai's statement win & rookie award check-in

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

 Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Couper Moorhead (HEAT.com, After The Buzzer podcast) to talk all things Miami Heat. They explore Miami's drastic shift offensively, their still-elite defense (and zone) usage, and bring much-needed nuance to the conversations surrounding Bam Adebayo, Kel'el Ware, Tyler Herro and more.

 After that, Steve and Nekias discuss the imminent return of Jayson Tatum. They get into what he adds to the fold, what they'll be looking for in his debut, and the (annoying) conversations around his return.

 Finally, the guys give a salute to Mist BC for winning this year's Unrivaled championship. In light of the game ending with a made free throw, they also discuss 1) whether that should be allowed moving forward and 2) potential tweaks in the case that it isn't.

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

 3:25 Preseason expectations vs. reality

 13:05 Evaluating the new offense

 16:46 Bam Adebayo (usage, role, award talk)

 33:41 Kel'el Ware (growth, role, usage)

 52:04 Tyler Herro's offensive growth

 58:50 Rapid fire, starting with Andrew Wiggins' fit in Miami

 1:01:37 Is Pelle Larsson a core piece moving forward?

 1:05:34 Jaime Jacquez Jr. for 6th Man of the Year?

 1:10:15 Early returns for rookie Kasparas Jakučionis

 1:13:33 What is Miami's best/ideal closing lineup?

 1:17:55 Jayson Tatum is (coming) BACK

 1:26:35 Unrivaled championship recap

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Examining the New-Look Miami Heat with Couper Moorhead, Jayson Tatum Returns + Unrivaled Recap

We have a special episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! 

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Myles Ehrlich (Pull Up with Myles & Owen podcast) to discuss the latest in Unrivaled. Myles was on the scene in Brooklyn as the semi-finals were played in Barclays Center on Monday night. He shares his impressions of the atmosphere before the guys dig into the matchups and preview Wednesday's final. 

To close the show, they discuss this year's MVP and All-Unrivaled teams and talk through their voting process and toughest omissions. 

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

1:38 Unrivaled in Brooklyn -- the atmosphere 

 5:43 Phantom-Vinyl recap

 12:55 Mist-Breeze recap

 23:40 Phantom-Mist preview

 32:35 MVP discussion

 37:30 All-Unrivaled teams discussion

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Unrivaled players & awards talk with Myles Ehrlich

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

 Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones take a look at a tightly contested East play-in picture. The Hornets have been one of the best teams in the league for months now. The Hawks are rolling, but have tests coming up. Can the Orlando Magic find consistency? Can the Milwaukee Bucks play their way into the play-in picture?

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

 0:00 Welcome

 3:40 Charlotte Hornets

 21:04 Orlando Magic

 27:08 Atlanta Hawks

 38:11 Milwaukee Bucks

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Here come the Hornets + Giannis returns

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

 Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Ku Khahil (LockedOnPistons) to discuss the league-best Detroit Pistons. The discussion ranges from the growth of Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson's shifting (and sometimes confusing) role offensively, JB Bickerstaff's impact, the Pistons' title chances and more.

 From there, the guys have a conversation about Paolo Banchero -- and the conversation around Paolo Banchero. They discuss his strengths, his weaknesses, how Orlando's context impacts him, and if it's fair to question his place as a no-doubt-about-it building block.

 Finally, Nekias reveals the rest of his Unrivaled award ballot (DPOY, Coach of the Year, All-Unrivaled Teams) to Steve as the two discuss a talented field of candidates.

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

 1:53 Preseason expectations for the Pistons

 6:52 Impressions of JB Bickerstaff's tenure

 11:58 Growth of Cade Cunningham

 33:02 Ausar Thompson's role and usage

 43:42 Rapid fire questions (Cade MVP, DET vs the West, best lineup, Duren's ranking among East bigs)

 47:58 Paolo Banchero conversation

 01:06:23 Unrivaled awards 

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Detroit Pistons deep dive, polarizing Paolo Banchero + Unrivaled awards

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

 Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss bounce around the Western Conference for a how-good-should-we-feel check-in. The Thunder and Spurs (winners of nine straight!) have separated themselves from the pack; how poised are the Rockets, Nuggets, Lakers, or Timberwolves to make a run? Do they have a fatal flaw in their profile?

 From there, the guys recap the recent happenings in Unrivaled -- from Angel Reese's return, the Phantom and Laces' battle for the top seed, and potential dark-horses in this year's postseason. Finally, Nekias talks through his top candidates for MVP with Steve, with official ballots due this week.

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

 1:50 How to decipher post-All-Star break play

 10:42 Houston Rockets

 24:55 Denver Nuggets

 37:16 Los Angeles Lakers

 54:26 Minnesota Timberwolves

 01:02:53 Salute to the Spurs

 01:09:45 Unrivaled thoughts

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Western Conference check-in + who's the Unrivaled MVP?

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

 Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss Cade Cunningham's awesome performance against the Knicks (42 points, 8 rebounds, 13 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks), as well as his status in the league. Is he gunning for MVP? Is he the best player in the league right now?

 From there, the guys open up the Dunker Spot mailbag. They talk through anti-tanking proposals sent in by the Dunkers, explore the Dallas Wings' ability to compete immediately with Paige Bueckers, share their favorite-looking jumpers in the NBA and much more!

 Finally, the guys preview the upcoming slate of Unrivaled games -- Angel Reese is back, y'all! -- with the playoffs rapidly approaching.

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

 2:27 Cade Cunningham is awesome

 11:21 Anti-tanking rules are coming (plus proposals from the mailbag)

 26:33 Appreciating Alanna Smith's defense

 29:51 Deni Avdija's right-hand drives

 33:25 Can Paige Bueckers and the Wings contend for a title next season?

 37:05 Kawhi Leonard or Chelsea Gray shot-making?

 39:17 Most aesthetically pleasing jump shots in the NBA

 41:46 Why players are more willing to compete in the 3PT contest vs Dunk contest

 44:36 Factors impacting the "Face of the League" selection

 47:54 Ayo Dosunmu's 6th Man of the Year chances

 50:22 What should Kings fans look forward to for the rest of the season?

 53:12 The schematic balancing act of implementing new players + Nekias' basketball background

 58:37 Who's the most rudderless team in the NBA?

 01:00:10 Unrivaled preview

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Cade Cunningham for MVP? Dunker mailbag + Unrivaled preview

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their broad thoughts on this year's All-Star Weekend, before breaking down their favorite (and funniest) moments from each event. 

From there, the guys discuss a few storylines they'll be following closely as we begin the post-All-Star push towards the postseason. They talk about the Rockets and Timberwolves needing to find consistency, the importance of Jalen Williams, Jayson Tatum's potential return to the Celtics and more.

Finally, the guys recap the 1-on-1 tournament -- congrats to Chelsea Gray! -- before previewing the upcoming double-header as we get closer to the playoffs.

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

0:00 General All-Star Weekend thoughts
12:45 Rising Stars recap
19:51 Shooting Stars recap
23:50 Three-Point Shootout recap
29:50 Dunk Contest recap
38:17 All-Star Game recap
59:47 Can the Rockets and Wolves find consistency?
1:08:00 Jalen Williams rounding into form
01:10:43 Who's the second-best team in the East?
01:12:25 How much will Jayson Tatum factor into the second half of the season?
01:14:30 Unrivaled 1v1 recap + double-header preview

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Recapping All-Star Weekend, second half storylines + Unrivaled 1-on-1 recap

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss Jaylen Brown's max extension, the latest with the Las Vegas Aces, check in on a couple of WNBA award races, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.

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

If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot

TIME STAMPS

1:45 -- Jaylen Brown discussion

12:30 -- Aces (Candace Parker, Riquna Williams)

20:45 -- Awards check-in (MVP, ROY, All-WNBA)

37:15 -- Mailbag

1:14:30 -- Free Throws

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