The Dunker Spot

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

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to and break down the Sixers signing LeBron James (and, eventually, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope) to a star-studded roster. They discuss LeBron's fit, how he'll help, and potential question marks to monitor moving forward.

On the WNBA side, the guys share their favorite moments from All-Star weekend before digging into the second half storylines that intrigue them the most.

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

0:55 -- LeBron James is a Sixer

50:20 -- WNBA All-Star recap

01:11:36 -- Second half storylines, starting with the Aces' defense

01:14:01 -- Napheesa Collier's return

01:18:50 -- Mystics playoff push

01:25:16 -- Historic Fever offense

01:26:40 -- 4-through-7 seed cluster (Wings/Fever/Dream/Liberty)

01:28:06 -- DPOY + All-Rookie thoughts

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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones take mailbag questions from viewers! Which NBA team had the had the best offseason? How do the guys watch and analyze basketball games? Who in the NBA is poised for a comeback next season?

Next, Portland Fire head coach Alex Sarama joins the show to break down his coaching philosophy, the challenges of being an expansion team and how he is developing the Fire. 

Plus, Gabriela Jaquez joins and discusses the adjustment period to the WNBA, her welcome to the W moment and who has the best tunnel fits. 

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

0:43 Mailbag

40:28 Portland Fire HC Alex Sarama joins

01:16:41 Gabriela Jaquez joins 

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

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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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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