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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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Kevin O'Connor kicks off his NBA entertainment rankings, starting with the Brooklyn Nets, who are coming off a tough 20-win season. Are Mikel Brown Jr. or Egor Demin potential franchise-changers, or is this just another rebuilding year for Brooklyn?

KOC also shares stories from his weekend in New York City and expresses concerns for the Denver Nuggets this upcoming season. 

(0:35) NBA Entertainment rankings: Brooklyn Nets

(6:11) NYC weekend recap

(13:52) Time to worry about the Nuggets?

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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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Kevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh dive deep into the latest on the Kawhi Leonard investigation including the suspicious business ties around his Rhode Island FC investment. Could the NBA’s investigation extend well beyond the beginning of training camp and into 2027? What happens with Toronto’s deal to acquire Leonard if so?

KOC & Tom challenge each other to build the best NBA roster with only $100 million as they spotlight the best value contracts and rising stars. Plus, the pair weighs in on Stephen Curry’s future and discusses Draymond Green’s latest contract.

(0:26) Kawhi investigation may drag into 2027

(18:11) Building NBA roster under $100M

(32:18) Draymond Green waives no-trade clause

(35:59) Would Steph Curry fit with Raptors?

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Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss the New York Knicks’ repeat hopes and whether the dreaded post-championship decline is inevitable next season. Does LeBron signing with the Philadelphia 76ers dash their dream?

The duo also spotlights why contenders like the Boston Celtics and the 60-win Detroit Pistons remain serious threats despite offseason changes.

Later, the focus shifts to the Golden State Warriors: Can Stephen Curry expect another deep playoff run, or is Golden State headed the way of the late-era Dirk Nowitzki Mavericks?

(1:49) The Big Number: Can Knicks survive championship hangover?

(18:14) Can 76ers win the East?

(23:51) Can Celtics win the East?

(29:02) Can Pistons win the East?

(37:12) What now for the Warriors?

 

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