The Dunker Spot

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

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We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down the biggest trades of the week -- Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, LaMelo Ball to Minnesota, and the sign-and-trade that sent Walker Kessler to the Lakers -- before bouncing around other free agency moves.

On the WNBA side, the guys react to Caitlin Clark's public statement before analyzing this year's All-Star starters. They close by sharing who they'd pick as this year's All-Star reserves, as well as talking through some of their honorable mentions.

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

 

1:43 -- The Jaylen Brown-Paul George trade

24:35 — Kawhi Leonard traded back to Toronto

41:22 -- Lakers trade for Walker Kessler + free agency signings

53:01 -- Where should LeBron go?

55:39 -- Other moves (Santi Aldama to Dallas; Spurs, Rockets, Pistons, more)

01:4:10 -- Caitlin Clark makes a statement

01:08:10 -- WNBA All-Star starters revealed

01:21:15 -- Who should be All-Star reserves?

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It’s trade season galore! Jerseys are swapping and the rumors are milling - Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones talk through it all. 

They discuss the recent Ja Morant trade and his fit with the Portland Trail Blazers, touch on the Charlotte Hornets trading Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns, and cover all the news surrounding some of the league’s biggest players. Will LeBron James and Anthony Davis join the Golden State Warriors? Is Kawhi Leonard going to the Toronto Raptors? What’s going on with the Jaylen Brown and Jalen Duren situations?

Then, the pair switch gears and talk W - they preview the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final and talk through the middle-ranked teams in the WNBA.

That and more on today’s Dunker Spot episode.

01:19 Grizzlies trade Ja Morant to Blazers

26:19 Hornets trade Miles Bridges to Suns

33:04 LeBron & AD to Warriors?

36:38 What’s next for Kawhi Leonard?

41:48 What’s next for Jaylen Brown?

45:23 What’s next for Jalen Duren

51:35 Biggest winners & losers of NBA Draft

57:46 Salute to Minnesota Lynx

01:02:41 Middle ranked teams check-in

01:21:11 Commissioner’s Cup preview

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We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down the biggest trades of the week -- Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, LaMelo Ball to Minnesota, and the three-teamer that landed Julius Randle in Brooklyn and Nic Claxton in Chicago.

On the WNBA side, the guys talk through Marina Mabrey's historic night, a two-game contender gut check from the Las Vegas Aces, and the latest round of All-Star voting.

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

1:40 -- Giannis traded to Heat

26:21— LaMelo traded to Timberwolves

50:28— Julius Randle to Brooklyn, Nic Claxton to Chicago

55:48 -- NBA rumors (Jaylen Brown, Jalen Duren)

01:00:11 — Marina Mabrey drops 53

0:1:10:08 -- Aces vs Liberty/Wings

0:1:23:06 -- WNBA All-Star voting update

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We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Ben Pfeifer (EssentiallySports, Swish Theory) to talk all things NBA Draft! Ben shares his scouting philosophy and how it's evolved, then digs deep into this year's class.

From there, the guys shift to the W to take stock of the league after a fun weekend of hoops. They discuss Angel Reese's growing comfort in Atlanta, the Washington Mystics’ impressive road wins over the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx, and even bring back the Panic Meter to check in on the Liberty, Golden State Valkyries, and Indiana Fever.

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

01:08 Is the Giannis Sweepstakes impacting any draft work/projections?

5:53 Evolution of the scouting process

16:50 AJ Dybantsa vs Darryn Peterson vs Cam Boozer

29:45 rarity + draft range of Aday Mara

33:21 What are people missing with Caleb Wilson?

38:45 Examining the guard group

54:27 Examining the frontcourt (wings, forwards, passing bigs)

01:07:31 Angel Reese thriving in Atlanta

01:16:53 The Mystics' big weekend

01:24:05 Panic Meter (Valkyries, Liberty, Fever)

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