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  • The Dunker Spot

    Hawks trade Zaccharie Risacher, best free agents available + New York Liberty check-in

    2026/07/21 | 1h 37 mins.
    We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

    First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones catch up on the latest transaction news in the NBA, headlined by the three-team deal that sent former #1 pick Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks and Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks. They then discuss the most interesting free agents available and their ideal fits.

    On the WNBA side, the guys discuss the historic pace the Indiana Fever's offense is on, then have a nuanced conversation about the New York Liberty. How much of the Liberty's season is salvageable?

    They close with an All-Star discussion: grading the draft between Team Coop and Team Spoon, sharing the lineups and matchups they're most excited about, and debating who should be the Kelsey Plum replacement.

    If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com

    0:34 — Hawks/Mavs/Thunder trade

    20:52 -- Matisse Thybulle to the Lakers

    25:20 -- LeBron James update

    32:36 -- Interesting ball-handlers available

    42:10 -- Interesting wings available

    47:09 -- Interesting bigs available

    51:20 -- Indiana Fever offense

    01:01:03 -- What's up with the New York Liberty?

    01:22:50 -- WNBA All-Star conversation

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  • The Dunker Spot

    Salute to Caleb Wilson, Summer League standouts & how will Giannis fit in Miami? + keys to Valkyries’ hot streak

    2026/07/17 | 1h 26 mins.
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    First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give a salute to Caleb Wilson, share their way-too-early Rookie of the Year predictions and shout out who’s impressed in Summer League.

    Plus, Giannis is officially a member of the Miami Heat. How will Giannis fit in Miami? What’s the latest with LeBron? They give their insight.

    Shifting over to the WNBA, Nekias and Steve give a deep dive on the Golden State Valkyries. What has been the key to success this stretch? Can they keep up the momentum? Plus, Steves puts Nekias on the hot seat with diabolical, rapid-fire questions. All that and more!

    0:00 Welcome

    0:33 Salute to Caleb Wilson

    05:23 Way too early Rookie of the Year rankings

    11:09 Summer League standout players

    24:05 Who starts at guard for the Suns?

    30:53 How will Giannis fit in Miami?

    42:58 LeBron updates

    48:01 Golden State Valkyries’ dominance

    01:19:27 Diabolical free throws

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  • The Dunker Spot

    Summer League takeaways + Sparks & Liberty check-in

    2026/07/14 | 1h 24 mins.
    We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

    First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to the opening weekend of Las Vegas Summer League play. From there, they check in on the LeBron Sweepstakes and other signings around the league.

    On the WNBA side, the guys react to the Los Angeles Sparks firing their general manager and explore what may come next. They also check in on the Fever, Aces, and New York Liberty before closing with a simple question: who's the best guard in the league RIGHT NOW?

    If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com

    1:26 -- Caleb Wilson debut

    13:34 -- Braydon Burries + Summer League trends

    23:10 -- Maleek Thomas

    26:03 -- Allen Graves

    30:10 -- Other Summer League thoughts (Keaton Wagler, Sergio De Larrea)

    34:40 -- LeBron James update

    42:15 -- Free agency updates (Victor Wembanyama/Gary Trent Jr/Ziaire Williams)

    47:10 -- Sparks fire GM Raegan Pebley

    01:04:00 -- Contender check-in (Aces/Fever/Liberty)

    01:20: 43 -- Who's the best guard in the league right now?

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  • The Dunker Spot

    Day 1 Takeaways of Las Vegas Summer League, Chennedy Carter Waived + WNBA All-Star Reserves Revealed

    2026/07/10 | 1h 28 mins.
    We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

    First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to opening day (and night) of Las Vegas Summer League. They discuss AJ Dybantsa's debut in a showdown against Darryn Peterson and the Jazz, the Darius Acuff-Keaton Wagler duel, the Morez Johnson-Yaxel Lendeborg matchup and much more. 

    From there, they discuss the latest NBA news. Is the Kawhi Leonard trade actually in jeopardy? What do we make of this massive six-team trade? Have the Jazz done a good enough job of replacing Walker Kessler?

    On the WNBA side, the guys have a nuanced conversation about the Las Vegas Aces' decision to waive Chennedy Carter: where communication might've broken down, some of the on-court shortcomings, and why we haven't heard much from the Aces -- at least not yet.

    To close, they discuss this year's All-Star reserves and who could potentially replace Kelsey Plum if she hasn't returned to the court by then.

    If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com

    01:15 -- AJ Dybantsa vs Darryn Peterson

    14:50 -- Keaton Wagler vs Darius Acuff Jr.

    20:10 -- Summer League bounce-around

    41:50 -- NBA news (Kawhi + free agency)

    57:40 -- Aces waive Chennedy Carter

    01:20:10 -- All-Star reserves announced

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  • The Dunker Spot

    NBA free agency madness continues, Summer League check-in & WNBA race for eighth seed heats up

    2026/07/07 | 1h 29 mins.
    We have a fun episode of the Dunker Spot coming your way!

    Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their thoughts on NBA free agency’s latest, from Donovan Mitchell’s max extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Memphis Grizzlies signing Quentin Post.

    Next, they talk summer league: how are the top rookies doing? Is there anybody who’s standing out?

    Then, what’s going in the W? Nekias and Steve rave about Paige Bueckers, analyze the Skylar Diggins benching and discuss what team will take the eighth seed.

    01:50 Donovan Mitchell signs extension

    09:20 Kyle Lowry retires as a Raptor

    12:33 Kings waive DeMar DeRozan

    18:32 Lakers trade Deandre Ayton

    25:02 Rui Hachimura to Clippers

    34:02 Best and worst signings thus far

    42:10 Summer league check-in

    59:29 Paige Buckers check-in

    59:40 Chicago Sky lineup shakeup

    01:11:34 race for eighth heats up

    Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:
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About The Dunker Spot
Nekias Duncan and former NBA video coordinator and assistant coach Steve Jones provide an in-depth, analytical look at the teams, players and stories shaping the NBA. With a rare X’s and O’s analysis that goes deeper than other surface-level hoops discussions. The Dunker Spot is your hardcourt home for smart, nuanced basketball conversation.
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