Contender Check-In

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are back to bounce around the league!First, they discuss the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks racking up wins despite missing key talent. From there, they discuss th...

2 Des 20251h 23min

For the first time this NBA season, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones go to the Dunker Spot mailbag!They answer questions about league-wide defensive trends, potential shifts to the Heat's offense, Michae...

28 Nov 20251h 34min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones salute the streaking Pistons, Heat, and Raptors, then talk about teams, players and other things they're grateful for this season. From Chris Paul, to absurd Thunder runs...

25 Nov 202553min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down the season debut of LeBron James, discussing the positives, growth areas, and things to keep track of as the sample grows.Then, they react to the recent report...

21 Nov 20251h 6min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones roam the baseline with praise for the Oklahoma City Thunder and surprisingly-feisty Atlanta Hawks.Then, they check in on the Minnesota Timberwolves, Cleveland Cavaliers, ...

18 Nov 20251h 22min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Stephen PridGeon-Garner (PHNX Sports) to discuss the surprisingly hot start of the Phoenix Suns.Then, the guys break down the recent play of Nikola Jokic, w...

14 Nov 20251h 19min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones roam the baseline with some Western Conference love (Nuggets, Rockets) and some surging teams in the East (top-seeded Pistons, rising Raptors).Then, they react to the bre...

11 Nov 20251h 22min

It's time to check on the rookies!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their early impression on 10 of the top rookies from this year's class, digging into what they like and some things they'll be keep...

7 Nov 20251h 32min