Is that Offensive Rebound Rate?!
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest news and rumors around the (W)NBA, recap and preview Unrivaled action, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS1:44 -- All-Star news (Starters announced, ballot thoughts, All-Star weekend)14:59 -- Other NBA news (Suns/Jazz trade, injury news)21:28 -- WNBA free agency (Brittney Griner, Courtney Vandersloot, Jewell/Plum, Shatori Walker-Kimbrough)42:36 -- Unrivaled deep dive (how to evaluate, takeaways, Nekias' weekly power rankings) 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv
24 Jan 1h 39min
Is This Real?
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with observations, react to the latest All-Star returns, break down the Suns/Hornets trade, then give their opening weekend thoughts on Unrivaled.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS0:45 -- Here come the Clippers11:00 -- How good are the Hawks?18:15 -- Quick Bucks shoutout22:00 -- Heat sizing up?29:00 -- Hoping for a Nic Claxton bounceback31:30 -- Steve's Player Shoutouts (Jamal Murray, Jalen Green, Scoot Henderson)35:00 -- Is This Real?44:45 -- Nick Richards to the Suns53:15 -- Final All-Star returns56:00 -- WNBA news (Core news, Chennedy Carter)59:15 -- Early Unrivaled takeaways1:07:00 -- Comment(s) of the Week + 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
21 Jan 1h 13min
At the Level with Caitlin Cooper
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by the great Caitlin Cooper (Basketball, She Wrote) to discuss the red-hot Indiana Pacers. We discuss the offense (and Tyrese Haliburton) returning to form, a suddenly-elite defense spearheaded by Andrew Nembhard, important growth from the young pieces and more.To subscribe to Caitlin's patreon, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/basketballshewroteTo send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3 🖥️ 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 Jan 1h 24min
The "H" Comes First!
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with observations, react to the latest All-Star returns, then give their early thoughts on this year's defensive award races.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS3:15 -- Here come the Pacers14:45 -- Heat's youth showing up19:00 -- Anthony Edwards' shifting context25:30 -- Quick Collin Sexton shoutout29:30 -- Steve bounces around (NY, DET, DEN, SAC and more)35:00 -- Second All-Star returns43:30 -- WNBA news (Satou Sabally, Kelsey Plum cored)47:15 -- Defensive Player of the Year1:00:20 -- All-Defensive teams1:09:30 -- Comment(s) of the Week + 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
14 Jan 1h 18min
Does Sabrina Carpenter Have a Floater?
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. reflect on an awesome Cavs-Thunder game, discuss potential landing spots for star free agent Satou Sabally, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS0:45 -- Cavs-Thunder23:15 -- Satou Sabally landing spots35:00 -- Mailbag, starting with floater talk49:45 -- What's going on with Bam Adebayo's offense?1:01:15 -- How important is stadium atmosphere?1:05:30 -- Shoe impact in the 80s & 90s1:11:15 -- This season: LeBron James or Jalen Williams?1:15:30 -- What the Hawks miss with Jalen Johnson1:17:45 -- Are we worried about bigs "guarding" Stephon Castle?1:20:30 -- Thoughts on the Grizzlies offense1:26:00 -- How to dive deeper into basketball + (youth) coaching advice1:31:15 -- 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
10 Jan 1h 38min
If You Can't Take the Heat...
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the latest in the Jimmy Butler/Miami Heat saga, check in on the Phoenix Suns in light of their lineup changes, react to the first returns in All-Star voting, then give a few more award thoughts.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS1:15 -- Jimmy Butler fall-out23:30 -- What's going on with the Suns?36:30 -- First All-Star returns53:30 -- Sixth Man of the Year thoughts1:01:15 -- Coach of the Year1:03:00 -- Most Improved Player1:08:15 -- Clutch Player of the Year1:11:30 -- Comment of the Week + 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
7 Jan 1h 19min
Blocked By Niang!
Nekias Duncan is joined by Justin Rowan and Carter Rodriguez (The Chase Down Podcast) to talk all things Cleveland Cavaliers. They dig deep into their historic offense, growth from the stars, postseason worries and much more.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv
3 Jan 1h 43min
Clean Up on Aisle 23
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the latest Lakers-Nets trade, discuss the Kings firing Mike Brown, and give their early thoughts on this year's MVP and All-NBA races.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS1:15 -- Lakers/Nets trade13:45 -- Kings fire Mike Brown33:30 -- Steve's Random Tidbits (Cavs, Thunder, Celtics and more)39:30 -- Early MVP thoughts49:30 -- Early All-NBA thoughts57:00 -- 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
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