The Dunker Spot

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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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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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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