Game One R'eactions

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

31 Dec 20241h 14min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their early All-Star thoughts, then preview this year's Christmas Day slate.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 STAMPS1:30 -- West All-Star discussion19:30 -- East All-Star discussion33:15 -- Spurs-Knicks42:15 -- Wolves-Mavs49:30 -- Sixers-Celtics57:00 -- Lakers-Warriors1:04:30 -- Nuggets-Suns1:11:45 -- Closing Christmas schedule thoughts1:16:30 -- News updates (Alex Caruso, Landry Shamet, Mo Wagner) 🖥️ 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 Dec 20241h 21min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the Bucks' NBA Cup win over the Thunder, 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 STAMPS0:30 -- Bucks-Thunder26:45 -- Mailbag, beginning with a question on contenders38:30 -- Quick Zach LaVine-to-Denver thoughts43:45 -- Back to the mailbag, breaking down Houston's (All)Defensive chops55:30 -- Evaluating Scoot Henderson1:02:30 -- Best shooter in a post-Steph NBA1:11:15 -- Unrivaled 1v1 sleeper picks1:15:15 -- Exploring the Dream's center options this offseason1:18:45 -- WNBA Ethical All-Stars1:24:00 -- NBA "Naw" Stars 1:33:15 -- 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

20 Dec 20241h 41min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the NBA Cup semifinals, preview the finals matchup between the Bucks and Thunder action, give their thoughts on the Dennis Schröder trade and 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/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS1:15 -- Hawks-Bucks10:15 -- Rockets-Thunder17:45 -- Bucks-Thunder35:45 -- Warriors trade for Dennis Schröder46:45 -- Pacers trade for Thomas Bryant49:15 -- Player Shoutouts58:45 -- YouTube shoutout + 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

17 Dec 20241h 10min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the NBA Cup quarterfinals, preview the semifinals, catch up on the latest WNBA news and 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 STAMPS1:00 -- Magic-Bucks12:30 -- Hawks-Knicks28:15 -- Hawks-Bucks preview38:45 -- Mavs-Thunder50:30 -- Warriors-Rockets1:00:45 -- Rockets-Thunder preview1:09:45 -- Golden State Valkyries1:16:45 -- Jewell Loyd's trade request1:24:30 -- Mailbag, starting with the Knicks vs switching1:31:30 -- Julian Strawther thoughts1:37:30 -- Favorite non-traditional initiators1:43:15 -- Best defenders without elite athleticism1:48:30 -- 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

13 Dec 20241h 56min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. preview this week's NBA Cup action, salute the Miami Heat, and roll through a few Free Throws.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 STAMPS1:30 -- Magic-Bucks12:00 -- Mavs-Thunder27:15 -- Hawks-Knicks42:00 -- Rockets-Warriors52:45 -- Miami Heat1:08:30 -- Nikola Jokic & Jakob Poeltl love1:11:30 -- YouTube shoutout + 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 Dec 20241h 21min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Sam Vecenie (The Athletic, Game Theory Podcast) to discuss his scouting process and evolution throughout the years, as well as a few notable rookies from this year's class.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 STAMPS1:00 -- Scouting process + evolution12:45 -- Zaccharie Risacher (ATL)25:30 -- Alex Sarr (WAS)35:45 -- Stephon Castle (SA)41:15 -- Donovan Clingan (POR)49:00 -- Jared McCain (PHI)57:00 -- Yves Missi (NOP)1:00:15 -- Kyle Filipowski (UTA) 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv

6 Dec 20241h 5min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with their observations from the week, then cap things off with Free Throws.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 STAMPS1:00 -- Dallas Mavericks17:45 -- Milwaukee Bucks22:45 -- Memphis Grizzlies28:45 -- Sacramento Kings38:00 -- What's happening with Brandon Ingram?42:15 -- Steve's temperature check (BKN, IND, MIL)43:45 -- Player shoutouts51:45 -- News (Jae Crowder, injury news, WNBA Expansion draft)52:45 -- 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

3 Dec 20241h 5min