The Dunker Spot

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones look at the top-six in the Eastern Conference (Pistons, Celtics, Knicks, Cavaliers, Raptors, Hawks) and share their biggest questions for each team as we inch closer to the playoffs.

From there, the guys shift to the WNBA and react to the Los Angeles Sparks making major moves -- first closing in on a trade centered around sending Rickea Jackson to the Chicago Sky for Ariel Atkins, then bringing back franchise legend Nneka Ogwumike. They discuss the fits for each move, and how those moves impact their plans moving forward.

They continue their WNBA discussion by analyzing the Diamond Miller-to-Connecticut trade, saluting Aces wing Jackie Young -- officially the WNBA's first $1 million player -- exploring the rumor mill, and catching up on other news.

If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected].

1:45 Detroit Pistons

16:30 Boston Celtics

26:15 New York Knicks

36:15 Cleveland Cavaliers

43:01 Toronto Raptors

49:28 Atlanta Hawks

55:14 WNBA news

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We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones look at the top-six in the Western Conference (Thunder, Spurs, Nuggets, Lakers, Rockets, Wolves) and share their biggest questions for each team as we inch closer to the playoffs.

From there, the guys shift to the WNBA and react to the Chicago Sky's shocking trade of Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream. They explore the logic behind it, evaluate the trade package itself, and discuss Angel's fit with the Dream.

Sticking with the W, the guys give their big takeaways from Friday's expansion draft and catch up on other news.

If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected].

3:33 Oklahoma City Thunder

14:19 San Antonio Spurs

22:12 Denver Nuggets

27:00 Los Angeles Lakers

33:20 Houston Rockets

41:43 Minnesota Timberwolves

47:38 Dream acquire Angel Reese

01:12:46 Expansion Draft reaction

01:21:11 Other WNBA news (Mystics, Aces, Liberty)

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We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Justin Rowan and Carter Rodriguez (The Chase Down Podcast) to discuss all things Cleveland Cavaliers! They talk through schematic shifts compared to last season, James Harden's addition, Donovan Mitchell's shift in responsibility, the (hidden) growth of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, lineup questions and much more.

From there, the guys react to the latest injury news. More specifically: how equipped are the Lakers to deal with Luka Doncic's hamstring injury? Nekias also provides a list of notable names to watch in terms of award eligibility (Wemby, Jokic, Kawhi, Ausar and more).

Finally, the guys discuss the Chicago Sky's pair of trades ahead of Friday's expansion draft. They talk through the logic of the moves, and debate if they were ultimately worth making. 

If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected].

1:50 Cavs discussion, starting with how the team has shifted schematically

31:26 Evaluating the Donovan Mitchell-James Harden partnership

44:52 Putting Evan Mobley's season in its proper context

56:04 Jarrett Allen's leap in aggression

1:09:52 Who's the ideal 5th starter/closer?

1:23:09 Lakers without Luka Doncic

1:30:00 Award Eligibility Watch

1:32:25 Chicago Sky expansion draft trades

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We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the epic turnaround of the Los Angeles Clippers! After a 6-21 start, they've gone a ridiculous 33-15 over their last 48 games. The guys discuss Kawhi Leonard's play, how Darius Garland and Bennedict Mathurin have slotted into their new home and how dangerous they could be in a playoff setting.

From there, the guys react to the latest foundational news in the NBA. Anti-tanking measures are coming, and we may be on the cusp of two new teams joining the league soon. They talk through the latest proposals and debate whether the league needs to add two teams right now.

Finally, it's time to talk about the upcoming WNBA expansion draft! We have the rules and the timing (April 3, 3:30 ET) -- now it's time to discuss who may actually be joining new rosters. The guys go team by team, talking through the five players each team may choose to protect. Strategy and shenanigans may be afoot!

If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected].

1:30 Los Angeles Clippers check-in

26:28 NBA anti-tanking proposals

44:17 Should the NBA expand?

49:03 WNBA expansion draft expectations

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We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

After having a broader discussion about evaluating defense on the last episode, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss their top candidates for Defensive Player of the Year and the All-Defense awards. 

From there, the guys talk about the awesome play of Jalen Duren. He's been great all year, earning All-Star honors for the first time. He's been even more dominant as of late, thriving while taking on more offensive responsibility in Cade Cunningham's absence. They discuss his growth areas, award merits (Most Improved, All-NBA), and his ranking among centers right now.

Finally, Breanna Stewart -- one of the greatest basketball players and winners of all-time -- joins the show! In a wide-ranging conversation, the trio talk about Stewart's basketball journey, her defensive prowess, Sarah Strong's dominance, her new life as a podcaster, and much more.

If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected].

1:47 DPOY +All-Defense discussion

9:37 Jalen Duren breakdown + center rankings

01:01:50 Breanna Stewart interview

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