808s & Pump Fakes

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. preview the Eastern Conference semifinals (IND-CLE, NYK-BOS), and react to the recent action in the West (GSW-HOU, LAC-DEN). Then, they look ahead to potential close-out games, give early Western Conference semifinals thoughts and catch up on the latest news.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:36 -- Pacers-Cavs40:52 -- Knicks-Celtics1:12:50 -- Warriors-Rockets1:27:41 -- Clippers-Nuggets1:39:49 -- If we get Nuggets-Thunder1:52:23 -- If we get Clippers-Thunder1:57:36 -- If we get Wolves-Rockets2:04:19 -- If we get Warriors-Wolves2:14:44 -- (W)NBA News (Gregg Popovich, NBA awards, WNBA injuries) 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv

2 Mai 2h 37min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down what they've seen in the opening games of the first round, and discuss potential adjustments we may see moving forward.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:16 -- Pistons-Knicks26:31 -- Grizzlies-Thunder43:54 -- Clippers-Nuggets1:02:00 -- Magic-Celtics1:14:02 -- Bucks-Pacers1:29:07 -- Wolves-Lakers1:47:06 -- Heat-Cavs2:02:24 -- Warriors-Rockets2:15:24 -- (W)NBA News 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv

25 Apr 2h 28min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. preview the upcoming play-in games, then talk through every (potential) series ahead of what should be an electric NBA postseason.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:37 -- Heat-Hawks13:11 -- Mavs-Grizzlies30:51 -- Cavs vs Heat/Hawks37:07 -- Thunder vs Mavs/Grizzlies42:22 -- Magic-Celtics57:51 -- Warriors-Rockets1:23:23 -- Pistons-Knicks1:47:10 -- Wolves-Lakers2:11:59 -- Bucks-Pacers (pre-Damian Lillard update)2:27:51 -- Clippers-Nuggets 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv

17 Apr 2h 47min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. salute the UConn Huskies, bounce around the NBA with observations, play a new game, then do one final awards check-in as the regular season comes to a close.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS0:51 -- UConn (and South Carolina) shoutout5:30 -- Nekias is conflicted (MIL, LAC)22:40 -- Whose fanbase is happy?44:45 -- Award check-in, starting with MVP56:29 -- All-NBA teams1:04:37 -- Defensive awards (DPOY, All-Defense)1:13:16 -- Rookie awards (ROY, All-Rookie)1:33:03-- Sixth Man of the Year1:37:01 -- Most Improved Player1:40:41 -- Coach of the Year1:43:28 -- Clutch Player of the Year1:44:47 -- (W)NBA news (Elena Delle Donne, '25 HOF class, Blazers, Sixers) 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv

8 Apr 1h 50min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the NBA with observations, catch up on the latest news, then answer a pair of 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS0:52 -- Grizzlies fire Taylor Jenkins 25:14 -- A quick Raptors/Wizards salute32:13 -- OG Anunoby's recent run34:11 -- Is the MIP in LA?36:33 -- The Heat can't miss41:46 -- Knicks figuring things out43:10 -- (W)NBA News (Jordan Goodwin, LaMelo Ball, Gary Payton II, Breanna Stewart)45:48 -- Mailbag, starting with a fandom question58:11 -- Why are there so many "unders" in college?1:03:32 -- Comparing past rookie seasons to this year's ROY race1:10:43 -- A name-branching update1:13:51 -- Free Throws 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv

1 Apr 1h 22min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the NBA with observations, catch up on the latest news, then answer a pair of 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS2:05 -- Here come the Magic 21:11 -- Trust/temperature check for six defenses (NYK, DET, IND, LAL, MEM, DEN)1:04:55 -- Potential swings in the DPOY/ROY races1:15:52 -- Fun at the bottom (TOR, UTA, WAS)1:21:05 -- NBA news (Damian Lillard, Brandon Clarke, Celtics sale)1:23:10 -- WNBA news (Marine Johannes, Chicago Sky)1:27:32 -- Mailbag, starting with a Grit n Grind Grizzlies comp1:33:07 -- Best name-branch players1:37:21 -- Free Throws 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv

26 Mar 1h 43min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the NBA with observations and catch up on the latest news. Then, the guys put a bow on the inaugural season of Unrivaled before answering 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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:20 -- Nekias' observations (GSW, HOU, MIP race)29:03 -- Steve's observations (CLE, fun of March hoops)40:43 -- NBA news (Paul George, De'Aaron Fox, Trey Murphy III)42:48 -- Liberty trade for Natasha Cloud51:28 -- Unrivaled Wrap-up01:14:44 -- Mailbag, starting with a question on player value 01:20:12 -- The impact and future of WNBA games in non-WNBA cities01:23:36 -- Great defenders on not-great defenses01:37:09 -- Love for the Pistons & a (defensive) 6th Man question01:42:31 -- How to build around Zion Williamson 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv

19 Mar 1h 47min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the NBA with observations and discuss their most important (or confusing) players to watch for the rest of the season. Then, Nekias reveals his Unrivaled end of season awards media ballot.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/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:41 -- SGA v Jokic16:35 -- Julius Randle's playmaking25:10 -- East Play-in picture55:04 -- Most Important/Confusing Players (Ja Morant, James Harden, Jonathan Kuminga and more)1:27:57 -- NBA news (Injury updates, standard/two-way/10-day signings)1:30:51 -- Unrivaled news + ballot reveals 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv

11 Mar 1h 49min