The Dunker Spot

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. preview a pair of second round series, then continue with their first round coverage. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS 1:00 -- Award updates (Executive of the Year, Teammate of the Year, Hustle Award) 3:30 -- Wolves-Nuggets 34:30 -- Knicks-Pacers 1:07:30 -- Clippers-Mavericks 1:20:00 -- Magic-Cavs 1:31:30 -- Closing thoughts on Heat-Celtics 1:36:15 -- Bucks-Pacers 1:38:15 -- Knicks-Sixers 1:40:00 -- Nuggets-Lakers 1:42:00 -- Thunder-Pelicans See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give a salute to Candace Parker, then continue their coverage of the first round of the NBA playoffs. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS 1:00 -- Candace Parker retires 7:00 -- Award updates (Clutch Player of the Year, Coach of the Year) 10:45 -- Wolves-Suns 27:00 -- Bucks-Pacers 40:15 -- Clippers-Mavericks 54:15 -- Knicks-Sixers 1:07:00 -- Cavs-Magic 1:20:30 -- Celtics-Heat 1:28:00 -- Thunder-Pelicans 1:36:00 -- Nuggets-Lakers See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest award news, then dig into all eight of the Game 2s. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS 1:15 -- Award Talk (Most Improved, Sixth Man of the Year) 7:45 -- Heat-Celtics 27:15 -- Thunder-Pelicans 42:45 -- Wolves-Suns 1:00:00 -- Bucks-Pacers 1:17:30 -- Clippers-Mavericks 1:28:30 -- Cavs-Magic 1:39:00 -- Knicks-Sixers 1:49:00 -- Nuggets-Lakers See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The postseason is here! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. talk through the NBA award finalists, then give their Game 1 reactions and look ahead to Game 2. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS 1:30 -- Award Finalists announced 5:30 -- Heat-Celtics 17:00 -- Thunder-Pelicans 29:30 -- Wolves-Suns 45:15 -- Bucks-Pacers 59:00 -- Clippers-Mavericks 1:11:15 -- Cavs-Magic 1:25:45 -- Knicks-Sixers 1:33:30 -- Nuggets-Lakers See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The postseason is here! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their thoughts on the closing play-in slate, then break down the 2-7 and 1-8* playoff matchups. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS 1:15 -- Heat-Bulls 10:00 -- Kings-Pelicans 22:30 -- Lakers-Nuggets 1:00:15 -- Sixers-Knicks 1:30:00 -- Potential Thunder matchups 1:39:30 -- Potential Celtics matchups 1:42:45 -- Free Throws See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The postseason is here! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their thoughts on the opening play-in slate, then breakdown the 3-6 and 4-5 playoff matchups. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS 1:30 -- Lakers-Pelicans 17:45 -- Warriors-Kings 32:00 -- Heat-Sixers 43:30 -- Hawks-Bulls 45:45 -- Bucks-Pacers 1:01:30 -- Wolves-Suns 1:17:30 -- Cavs-Magic 1:29:30 -- Clippers-Mavericks See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest news, salute South Carolina and Connecticut for their title wins, hand out Dunker Awards, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS 1:30 -- WNBA schedule, Jrue Holiday, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Karl-Anthony Towns) 12:00 -- Jrue Holiday extension 16:30 -- Giannis Antetokounmpo 22:30 -- Karl-Anthony Towns 32:45 -- Salute to South Carolina 46:45 -- Salute to UConn 57:30 -- The Dunker Awards 1:20:30 -- Mailbag, starting with an era comparison 1:26:30 -- Sparks + draft thoughts 1:40:00 -- A big man Rank'em 1:45:00 -- Free Throws See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the postseason rapidly approaching, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. do one final awards check-in. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS 2:00 -- MVP 34:00 -- All-NBA 43:00 -- Defensive Player of the Year 51:00 -- All-Defense 54:00 -- Rookie Awards 59:30 -- Sixth Man of the Year 1:04:15 -- Most Improved Player 1:11:30 -- Coach of the Year 1:19:00 -- Clutch Player of the Year See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the postseason rapidly approaching, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. ask their biggest questions in the Eastern Conference playoff (and play-in) field. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS 1:30 -- NBA News (Steve Clifford, HOF inductees, Malachi Flynn) 8:00 -- Boston Celtics 27:30 -- Milwaukee Bucks 42:00 -- Cleveland Cavaliers 54:45 -- Orlando Magic 1:10:30 -- New York Knicks 1:23:45 -- Miami Heat 1:31:30 -- Indiana Pacers 1:39:30 -- Philadelphia 76ers 1:46:30 -- Chicago Bulls + Atlanta Hawks See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the postseason rapidly approaching, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. ask their biggest questions in the Western Conference playoff (and play-in) field. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS 1:15 -- Oklahoma City Thunder 14:00 -- Denver Nuggets 28:45 -- Minnesota Timberwolves 39:15 -- Los Angeles Clippers 48:45 -- Dallas Mavericks 57:00 -- New Orleans Pelicans 1:03:30 -- Sacramento Kings 1:09:30 -- Phoenix Suns 1:16:00 -- Lakers + Warriors See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest Team USA, WNBA, and NBA news before answering questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag! If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS 1:15 -- Team USA camp update 5:30 -- Minnesota Timberwolves sale is off (???) 10:00 -- Transaction talk (Victoria Vivians, Javonte Green) 12:30 -- Injury updates (Joel Embiid, Donovan Mitchell, Gabe Vincent, Hornets, Mitchell Robinson) 25:30 -- Mailbag time: Should the charge be banned? 28:45 -- Why does the pindown come first in Chicago action? 31:00 -- What is the ideal archetype of a WNBA star? 39:00 -- Which team is best equipped to defend the Murray/Jokic two-man game? 55:30 -- Is this Damian Lillard's best defensive season? 1:04:00 -- How much have the Pacers (and Tyrese Haliburton) really missed Buddy Hield? 1:10:45 -- Exploring Kelly Oubre's passing growth 1:18:00 -- Do we even need the All-Star game? 1:27:30 -- Who's the "worst" (W)NBA player that could lead a 16-seed to a title? 1:32:30 -- Free Throws See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with weekly observations -- and a few questions along the way. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS 1:30 -- Playoff basketball is around the corner 5:00 -- Minnesota Timberwolves 22:45 -- Orlando Magic 39:15 -- What do we make of the Sixers? 45:00 -- A quick salute to the Wizards 47:30 -- What's up with the Warriors? 1:03:30 -- New Orleans Pelicans 1:07:45 -- All-NBA See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest news, then answer more questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS 1:15 -- (W)NBA News (Victoria Vivians, Marcus Morris, Isaiah Thomas, and more) 12:30 -- Mailbag, starting with how to address roster needs 23:00 -- How do teams evaluate and add to their playbook? 28:00 -- What's behind OKC's improvement as a (defensive) rebounding team? 32:30 -- Norman Powell vs. Nicolas Batum 37:00 -- Who should the Mavs target as a wing upgrade? 44:45 -- An Evan Mobley check-in 51:00 -- How should the Bulls handle Patrick Williams moving forward? 55:30 -- An NBA All-Star Game idea 1:05:00 -- Start, Bench, Trade x2 1:11:30 -- A 10-player Rank 'Em + Free Throws See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with weekly observations -- and a few questions along the way. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS 1:00 -- A disclaimer for March basketball 2:30 -- Teams That Impressed, starting with the Boston Celtics 7:30 -- New York Knicks 19:30 -- Houston Rockets 32:15 -- What's up with Mikal Bridges & the Nets? 48:00 -- "Is This Anything?" (ATL, DEN, NO) 57:30 -- Should we be concerned about the Clippers? 1:08:15 -- Cade Cunningham's late shot against Miami 1:13:00 -- Player shoutouts featuring Bam Adebayo, Jamal Murray, and others 1:21:00 -- Free Throws See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give a quick salute to Jamahl Mosely and the Magic, then answer more questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS 1:00 -- Jamahl Mosley, Magic agree to extension 4:45 -- What's going on with the Washington Mystics? 11:45 -- What makes a good defender/defense? 19:00 -- How will guards factor into the All-Defense discussion? 28:45 -- What should be considered a big lead in today's NBA? 32:00 -- How do coaches set, manage, and adjust expectations throughout a season? 46:00 -- How should coaches talk to players about development? 49:45 -- What's behind the RJ Barrett breakout in Toronto? 56:45 -- Evaluating Jaren Jackson Jr.'s (defensive) season 1:02:00 -- How concerned should we be about the Knicks' minutes distribution? 1:11:00 -- Free Throws See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. check the temperature on a few teams and players around the league, then reveal their All-Defense teams with roughly a month to go. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS 1:30 -- Faith in New Orleans Pelicans' center room 10:30 -- A quick Sacramento Kings temperature check 11:45 -- New York Knicks' offense 16:45 -- Orlando Magic's offense 25:00 -- Thoughts on the Bulls' recent stretch 27:00 -- Jayson Tatum's recent struggles 32:30 -- Indiana Pacers temperature check 42:30 -- Players That Make Us Think, starting with Brook Lopez 48:00 -- Terry Rozier 53:30 -- Jalen Green 57:15 -- Player Shoutouts 59:00 -- All-Defense 1:07:00 -- NBA news See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the NBA never vetoed the Chris Paul trade to the Lakers? What if the Seahawks ran the ball on the one yard line in the Super Bowl? Could a coin flip have landed Magic in Chicago, Michael in LA and made Charles Barkley the first Black President? Wait, what?!! Questions like these have broken the brains of sports fans since the beginning of time. Enter Wondery’s newest sports show, Alternate Routes, a weekly leap into the sports multiverse where former SportsCenter anchors, Trey Wingo and Kevin Frazier pry open the sliding doors of a different “what if'' moment from the world of sports. In these alternate sports realities, dynasties will fall! Legacies will change forever! New GOATs will emerge! Join Trey and Kevin every week as they travel every path, go down every rabbit hole and follow every alternate route, no matter how far-flung or far-fetched. Enjoy Alternate Routes with Trey Wingo and Kevin Frazier wherever you get your podcasts: https://wondery.fm/AltRoutesDunker See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest injury news, talk through a pair of buyout signings, provide a quick update on Caitlin Clark, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS 1:00 -- Injury news (Karl-Anthony Towns, Ben Simmons and others) 10:30 -- Transaction Talk (Patty Mills to Miami, Shake Milton to New York, Kelly Olynyk extension) 21:15 -- Caitlin Clark/Indiana Fever question 25:00 -- Suns/Clippers questions (in light of the Devin Booker/Russell Westbrook injuries) 29:30 -- Mailbag, starting with how we manage expectations in our analysis 49:30 -- Dunker Spot nicknames + the three phases of defense 53:30 -- End of game strategy, featuring Jayson Tatum 1:01:00 -- Screen-the-Screener talk 1:09:00 -- Who are the bad matchups for the Thunder? 1:16:30 -- OKC's big room + respect for the Magic 1:27:00 -- Arike Ogunbowale & Satou Sabally synergy + AJ Green usage 1:33:00 -- How would you game plan against the Celtics? 1:38:30 -- Free Throws See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are back to bounce around the league with their observations from the week. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS 1:45 -- Teams That impressed, starting with the Boston Celtics 7:45 -- Miami Heat 21:45 -- Teams That Make Us Think, starting with the Oklahoma City Thunder 37:00 -- West Play-In temperature check (PHX, DAL, GSW, LAL) 54:00 -- Minnesota Timberwolves 1:01:30 -- Player Shoutouts 1:12:00 -- Award updates (Player of the Week, Rookie of the Month) + free throws See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest (W)NBA news, examine the potential Team USA Men's roster, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com. If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot TIME STAMPS 1:15 -- WNBA News (Breanna Stewart, Sparks-Sky trade, Rebekah Gardner) 8:30 -- NBA News (Patrick Williams, Steve Kerr, Buyout updates) 20:15 -- Lakers/Clippers reaction 33:30 -- Team USA thoughts 41:30 -- Mailbag, starting with late-game offense & why teams slow down 48:30 -- Potential landing spots for Allie Quigley if she returns 51:15 -- If Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark were in the same draft class, who goes #1? 55:30 -- What role have defenses played in the offensive explosion? 1:11:00 -- What makes a good road team? 1:17:30 -- Exploring the logic behind the Pistons' rotation pattern 1:25:00 -- Cam Thomas' MIP case 1:29:30 -- Jalen Williams or Anthony Edwards as a driver? 1:32:00 -- Rank 'em time + a playoff confidence check 1:39:00 -- Free Throws See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.