The Dunker Spot

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

First, the opening week and Christmas Day slates have been released! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones analyze each of the matchups, then talk through potential snubs from the primetime matchups.

On the WNBA side, the guys salute the recent winning of the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx and rising-up-the-rank Washington Mystics! From there, they check in on a crowded race in the 4-through-8 seeds, with a bit of a check-in on the Dallas Wings as teams have worked to adjust to them.

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

1:10 -- Opening Day

10:20 -- ESPN Wednesday double-header

16:20 -- ESPN Thursday double-header

24:20 -- Amazon Prime double-header

34:50 -- Christmas Day slate

50:06 -- Minnesota Lynx

01:05:13 -- Washington Mystics

01:19:05 -- Identity Check for 4-8

01:23:20 -- How concerned should we be about the Wings?

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

First, Sam Vecenie (Game Theory Podcast, The Athletic) makes his return! The guys participate in a Rookie Intrigue draft, each selecting the five players they're most intrigued by for this upcoming season.

On the WNBA side, the guys break down an electric game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Indiana Fever and talk through some of the broader lessons to take away. From there, they briefly check in on the streaking Mystics and the reeling Wings, evaluate the Team USA World Cup roster, and salute Betnijah Laney-Hamilton's run in New York.

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

2:30 -- Rookie Intrigue Draft

01:02:30 -- Aces-Fever

01:28:16 -- Mystics keep winning

01:30:56  -- Are the Wings okay?

01:33:53 -- Team USA roster announced

01:40:03 -- Salute to Betnijah Laney-Hamilton

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We have a fun episode coming your way!

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the Dallas Mavericks after agreeing to an extension with Naji Marshall. From there, they broaden the conversation by power-ranking the Western Conference teams that missed the playoffs based on their likelihood of making it this season.

On the WNBA side, the guys break down the trade that sent Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury, then give their impressions of her debut. They also talk through the Tempo's acquisition of Aneesah Morrow, share their big picture takeaways from Sunday's Lynx-Fever matchup, then check in on Rhyne Howard and the Atlanta Dream.

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

0:50 -- Dallas Mavericks

18:10 -- West non-playoff team power rankings 

34:09 -- Kelsey Plum trade + debut 

50:17 -- Aneesah Morrow to the Tempo 

56:40 -- Lynx-Fever takeaways 

01:10:02 -- Dream/Rhyne Howard check-in 

01:14:40 -- Cleveland has a name!

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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones celebrate their 500th episode. The pair share the origin story of The Dunker Spot, reflect on their favorite memories of doing the show together and hear from friends of the podcast.

Next, Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh joins the program to discuss the Sky's biggest growth areas, DiJonai Carrington’s impact on the team and how he’s evolved as a coach.

Later, Siobhan Beslow joins the program to share her thoughts on Giannis to the Heat, which team from the W is her favorite to win it all and list potential MVP candidates.

Plus, Steve and Nekias take listener questions from the Dunkers!

0:00 Welcome

:35 Origin story of The Dunker Spot

12:40 Chicago Sky Tyler Marsh joins the show

31:48 Special message from Caitlin Cooper

36:45 Siobhan Beslow joins the show

55:12 Mailbag

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The 500th episode of The Dunker Spot is coming your way!

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets as they navigate quiet offseasons. From there, they answer a few questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.

On the WNBA side, the guys share their takeaways from Thursday’s showdown between A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart before reveling in their collective greatness. They then shout out other top performers around the league before discussing Kelsey Plum ahead of this weekend’s trade deadline.

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3:20 -- Golden State Warriors

13:43 -- Denver Nuggets

27:10 -- Bennedict Mathurin rumors

31:08 -- Mailbag questions

51:46 -- Aces-Liberty thoughts

01:03:46 -- Saluting greatness

01:15:44 -- Kelsey Plum trade chatter

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