The Dunker Spot

In this mega-episode, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest WNBA news, react to the All-Star reserve picks, then bounce around the league with observations. TIMESTAMPS 1:00 -- WNBA conversation 15:10 -- All-Star reserve discussion 33:30 -- Philadelphia Sixers discussion 52:40 -- Denver Nuggets discussion 1:15:00 -- Brooklyn Nets discussion 1:42:20 -- Rookie talk, beginning with Jalen Suggs (ORL) 1:48:35 -- Ayo Dosunmu (CHI) 1:53:15 -- Warriors talk (Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody) 2:01:40 -- Zhaire Williams (MEM) 2:05:50 -- Isaiah Jackson (IND) 2:08:00 -- Free Throw segment This episode is brought to you by TicketSmarter. Looking to go to the hottest concerts, sports, theater & family shows near you? Get 100% guaranteed tickets to more than 125,000 live events from TicketSmarter, the official ticket marketplace of BasketballNews.com. Order online now! https://www.ticketsmarter.com/?utm_source=basketballnewscom&utm_medium=tsaff&utm_campaign=referral And by PrizePicks - sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and use the promo code “NEWS” will receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100. Free money.  Sign up here: https://app.prizepicks.com/sign-up?invite_code=News See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4 Feb 20222h 20min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the All-Star starters being announced, give their thoughts on the new Rising Stars Challenge, then answer questions from the mailbag. TIMESTAMPS: 2:15 -- All-Star game discussion 22:50 -- Rising Stars discussion 31:20 -- Mailbag  This episode is brought to you by TicketSmarter. Looking to go to the hottest concerts, sports, theater & family shows near you? Get 100% guaranteed tickets to more than 125,000 live events from TicketSmarter, the official ticket marketplace of BasketballNews.com. Order online now! https://www.ticketsmarter.com/?utm_source=basketballnewscom&utm_medium=tsaff&utm_campaign=referral And by PrizePicks - sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and use the promo code “NEWS” will receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100. Free money.  Sign up here: https://app.prizepicks.com/sign-up?invite_code=News See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

28 Jan 20221h 36min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. tap into the latest WNBA free agency news, discuss Ayoka Lee's 61-point performance and then bounce around the NBA with general observations. TIMESTAMPS 2:15 - WNBA free agency discussion 5:50 -- Ayoka Lee discussion  9:00 -- Grayson Allen/Wes Matthews discussion 18:30 -- Anthony Davis discussion 25:25 -- Teams that impressed (PHX, CHA, ATL, MIN) 59:20 -- Teams that make you go "hmmmm" (GSW, WAS, TOR) 1:22:10 -- Players that impressed 1:30:10 -- Free Throw segment  This episode is brought to you by TicketSmarter. Get 100% guaranteed tickets to more than 125,000 live concerts, sports and theatre events from TicketSmarter. Buying with TicketSmarter is quick, easy and 100% guaranteed tickets. Find tickets to more than 125,000 concerts, sports and theatre events. Order Now. https://www.ticketsmarter.com/?utm_source=basketballnewscom&utm_medium=tsaff&utm_campaign=referral And by PrizePicks - sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and use the promo code “NEWS” will receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100. Free money.  Sign up here: https://app.prizepicks.com/sign-up?invite_code=News See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25 Jan 20221h 42min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. go through their fictional award ballots through the midway point of the season. TIMESTAMPS 4:30 -- Injury discussion (Kevin Durant's MCL, Draymond Green's calf/back issue, Lonzo Ball's meniscus) 18:15 -- Lakers discussion 34:20 -- Awards discussion, starting with Coach of the Year 41:20 -- Most Improved Player + Rookie of the Year 49:40 -- DPOY + All-Defense update 53:00 -- All-Rookie Teams 59:50 -- All-NBA Teams 1:10:00 -- Sixth Man of the Year 1:15:00 -- MVP 1:21:00 -- Free Throw segment Sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and use the promo code “NEWS” will receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100. Free money.  Sign up here: https://app.prizepicks.com/sign-up?invite_code=News See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

21 Jan 20221h 37min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Chris Herring of Sports Illustrated to discuss the release of his new book, "Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the New York Knicks", as well as the contending status of the Chicago Bulls. TIMESTAMPS 7:30 -- Chris talks about the book -- how it came together, favorite anecdotes, and more. 57:30 -- Chicago Bulls discussion Sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and use the promo code “NEWS” will receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100. Free money.  Sign up here: https://app.prizepicks.com/sign-up?invite_code=News See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

18 Jan 20221h 42min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. dig into all things defense: schemes, pet peeves, standouts and more. TIMESTAMPS 2:15 -- Injury news (Paul George, Damian Lillard) 5:45 -- Trade talk (Bol Bol back to Denver; Cam Reddish to New York) 14:40 -- All-Star vote update 24:20 -- General defense thoughts/trends/pet peeves 38:30 -- Teams that have impressed (MIL, GSW, MIA and more) 1:12:30 -- Teams that have disappointed (LAL, NYK, SAC and more) 1:23:20 -- Awards talk (DPOY, All-Defensive teams) 1:36:40 -- Mailbag Sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and use the promo code “NEWS” will receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100. Free money.  Sign up here: https://app.prizepicks.com/sign-up?invite_code=News See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

14 Jan 20222h 5min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. celebrate the pod's one-year anniversary with a live episode + mailbag. TIMESTAMPS 5:40 -- Klay Thompson debut thoughts 12:30 -- Damian Lillard discussion 19:25 -- Bol Bol/Rodney McGruder trade thoughts 27:10 -- Teams that have impressed (MEM, MIA, DAL) 39:30 -- Utah Jazz discussion 45:00 -- Sixers shoutout  49:00 -- Boston Celtics discussion 1:11:30 -- Note on the Brooklyn Nets (+ playoff tier talk) 1:20:00 -- Mailbag + free throw segment Sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and use the promo code “NEWS” will receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100. Free money.  Sign up here: https://app.prizepicks.com/sign-up?invite_code=News See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11 Jan 20221h 58min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their third round of takes on this year's rookie class. TIMESTAMPS 0:40 -- All-Star voting discussion  18:40 -- 10-day contract + Kawhi Leonard discussion 32:00 -- Kyrie Irving discussion 35:30 -- Cade Cunningham update 47:45 -- Jalen Green update 58:00 -- Evan Mobley update 1:03:55 -- Scottie Barnes update 1:11:00 -- Josh Giddey update 1:19:30 -- Franz Wagner update 1:26:20 -- Davion Mitchell update 1:31:30 -- Herb Jones update 1:37:15 -- Omer Yurtseven discussion 1:43:45 -- Aaron Wiggins discussion 1:46:45 -- Rookie mailbag Sign up for PrizePicks to play daily fantasy! All users that deposit and use the promo code “NEWS” will receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100. Free money.  Sign up here: https://app.prizepicks.com/sign-up?invite_code=News See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7 Jan 20222h 5min