About this episode
For the first time this NBA season, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones go to the Dunker Spot mailbag! They answer questions about league-wide defensive trends, potential shifts to the Heat's offense, Michael Porter Jr. trade destinations and much more. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com . If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties — they're free, and easy to sign up for — you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot (1:27) — Common themes for teams that have made leaps this year (8:41) — Will we see more zone and/or college-style press defenses? (18:05) — Who are we most excited to see explore and develop during the Unrivaled season? (24:20) — How do we judge (good) defense + potential Michael Porter Jr. trade destinations (35:43) — Building defensive chemistry + potential tweaks to Miami's offense moving forward (45:48) — How will young role players fill in for key rotation pieces across the league? (49:46) — What makes the Cade Cunningham/Jalen Duren partnership effective + a Jaden Ivey trade idea (56:52) — Who could use Trendon Watford? (59:09) — Is it time for NBA realignment? (01:02:22) — An All-Star game format suggestion (01:06:23) — Does LeBron, Luka, and Austin Reaves make up the best passing trio EVER? (01:12:52) — Gary Payton II conversation 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv