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sadie (s)pins @sadiepins.bsky.social · 19h

anyone who wants to understand the strategy of basketball better, read nekias … one of the best to do it

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Nuh-KAI-us Duncan @nekiasnba.bsky.social · 1d

🚨NEW WORDS ALERT🚨

Game 3 is in the books, and the finish line is in full view for the Las Vegas Aces.

On the battle for space, tossing out junk, and A'ja Wilson adding to her GOAT case.

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The Morning After: In a game of creating space, it was A'ja Wilson and the Aces who landed the final blow

The Aces' execution was key as they claimed a 3-0 WNBA Finals lead.

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Nuh-KAI-us Duncan @nekiasnba.bsky.social · 13h

Thank you!

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Nuh-KAI-us Duncan @nekiasnba.bsky.social · 1d

thank you!

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loyalroyal.bsky.social @loyalroyal.bsky.social · 1d

Nekias always brings out the little battles and margins in the game that matter

Nuh-KAI-us Duncan @nekiasnba.bsky.social · 1d

🚨NEW WORDS ALERT🚨

Game 3 is in the books, and the finish line is in full view for the Las Vegas Aces.

On the battle for space, tossing out junk, and A'ja Wilson adding to her GOAT case.

sports.yahoo.com/wnba/article...

The Morning After: In a game of creating space, it was A'ja Wilson and the Aces who landed the final blow

The Aces' execution was key as they claimed a 3-0 WNBA Finals lead.

sports.yahoo.com

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Nuh-KAI-us Duncan @nekiasnba.bsky.social · 1d

🚨NEW WORDS ALERT🚨

Game 3 is in the books, and the finish line is in full view for the Las Vegas Aces.

On the battle for space, tossing out junk, and A'ja Wilson adding to her GOAT case.

sports.yahoo.com/wnba/article...

The Morning After: In a game of creating space, it was A'ja Wilson and the Aces who landed the final blow

The Aces' execution was key as they claimed a 3-0 WNBA Finals lead.

sports.yahoo.com

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Nuh-KAI-us Duncan @nekiasnba.bsky.social · 3d

🚨NEW POD🚨

@stevejones20.bsky.social & I are BYKE w more Dunker Spot!

We discuss the first two games of the WNBA Finals, then preview the Northwest Division.

YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1c-...

For audio:

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4h1p...

Thunder's NEW Challenge, Ant Man’s Next LEAP: Northwest Division Preview + WNBA Finals Breakdown

YouTube video by Yahoo! Sports

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Nuh-KAI-us Duncan @nekiasnba.bsky.social · 4d

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For @yahoosports.bsky.social: Game 2 is in the books, and I was equal parts impressed with the Aces and confused by the Mercury.

Let’s talk about the balancing act of adjustments, Chelsea Hands™️, and Monique running the show.

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The Morning After: Aces' WNBA Finals Game 2 dominance was impressive, but Mercury's change in approach was curious

Alyssa Thomas' pick-n-roll volume plummeted, and that spelled trouble for the Mercury.

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Nuh-KAI-us Duncan @nekiasnba.bsky.social · 6d

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Introducing The Morning After: a clear-eyed, day-after look at this year's Finals games. There will be a grand theme, and then other takeaways that stood out to me & could matter later.

Let's talk about Dana Evans coming up "big", and more.

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The Morning After: Dana Evans wasn't always on track in the first half to be the hero of Aces' Game 1 WNBA Finals victory

The Mercury were relentless early in attacking Evans, particularly with inverted ball screens, but the Aces adjusted defensively in what will be a major theme throughout the series.

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Daniel Thompson @dr-thompson.bsky.social · 7d

A'ja talks about all the match-up variability throughout the playoffs, navigating screens, and playing out of position defensively. Great question by @nekiasnba.bsky.social to set this up.

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Nuh-KAI-us Duncan @nekiasnba.bsky.social · 7d

The best Finals preview out, and we had a ton of fun talking through the early goings of preseason!

Steve Jones @stevejones20.bsky.social · 7d

Latest episode of The Dunker Spot w/ @nekiasnba.bsky.social is LIVE!

WNBA Finals Preview + NBA preseason thoughts!

APPLE: tinyurl.com/7th67jyc
SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/5n8unyvn
YOUTUBE: youtu.be/6wzn9zBL99I

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WNBA Finals Preview, Mike Brown's Knicks + 'Slim' Zion debut

On this episode of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview this year's WNBA Finals between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury and react to the Knicks vs. Sixers preseason game and J...

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Steve Jones @stevejones20.bsky.social · 8d

The NBA preseason is here! Wrote about it. Let’s have some fun.

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NBA preseason is here! Let's run down what's worth watching, including these 7 teams

Here are some things to look for to enjoy the action once the preseason tips off.

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Steve Jones @stevejones20.bsky.social · 10d

Alyssa Thomas has been brilliant in these WNBA Playoffs. @nekiasnba.bsky.social and myself breaking down how she’s led the Mercury to the Finals

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Nuh-KAI-us Duncan @nekiasnba.bsky.social · 10d

🚨NEW POD ALERT🚨

@stevejones20.bsky.social & I are BYKE w another ep of The Dunker Spot!

-Aces/Fever preview
-🫡 to PHX & MIN
-Justice for Monique Akoa Makani
-Thompson Twin stock 📈
-Myles Turner, huh…

And more!

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4l0L...

Sunshine & Rainbows

Podcast Episode · The Dunker Spot · 09/30/2025 · 1h 19m

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Matt Ufford @mattufford.bsky.social · 10d

BIG NEWS. very pleased to report that @nekiasnba.bsky.social and @stevejones20.bsky.social are bringing The Dunker Spot to Yahoo Sports. been a fan of their show for ages, now I get to work with them. new episodes starting today!

The Dunker Spot hosted by Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones

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JCsPops (with Cousin It vibes) @jdub9911.bsky.social · 10d

Congratulations to Yahoo! Sports for being smart enough to add @nekiasnba.bsky.social and @stevejones20.bsky.social to their company.

Their basketball brand just got a helluva lot smarter today.

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Nuh-KAI-us Duncan @nekiasnba.bsky.social · Sep 4

-The Aces continue to eat after timeouts; they're at 1.05 PPP on ATOs during this streak. A'ja at 70.6 TS on those trips because of the screening stuff they've dialed up, in addition to her getting to the line a bunch

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Nuh-KAI-us Duncan @nekiasnba.bsky.social · Sep 4

Some Aces thoughts that I didn't/couldn't work into the piece:

-Kinda funny that A'ja/the players took over the defensive scout & they've essentially cut zone out of their diet (12 total possessions during the streak)

-The Dana/Jewell/Jackie/Chelsea/A'ja group is +2 in 30 minutes during the streak

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Nuh-KAI-us Duncan @nekiasnba.bsky.social · Sep 4

🚨NEW WORDS ALERT🚨

It took a while, and a historic beatdown at home, but Aces seem to have found themselves.

On A’ja Wilson’s ownership, Jackie Young’s growth inside the arc, Chelsea Grat at the 4 and more:

bleacherreport.com/articles/252...

How A'ja Wilson, Aces Reshaped into Juggernaut No One Wants to Face in WNBA Playoffs

There's 9:10 left in the first quarter as Chelsea Gray works to bring the ball up the right side of the floor. Minnesota Lynx wing Kayla McBride mirrors Gray in space. A'ja Wilson creeps up to the rig...

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Nuh-KAI-us Duncan @nekiasnba.bsky.social · Aug 11

And on the team side:

17-11 record *in games played*

LVA has outscored opponents by 8.8 points per 100 possessions in her minutes (would rank 2nd in net rating)

A minus-30.6 net rating in 264 minutes w her on the bench in games played; overall, a -21.3 in the 424 minutes she’s been off the floor.

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Nuh-KAI-us Duncan @nekiasnba.bsky.social · Aug 11

After last night, A’ja Wilson’s tale of the tape:

22.2 points (2nd) on 50/29/84 splits; 57.6 TS (+3.6 rTS)
9.6 rebounds (2nd)
3.4 assists (career high; 2.5 TOs)
1.6 steals (6th)
2.1 blocks (1st)

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Nuh-KAI-us Duncan @nekiasnba.bsky.social · Aug 4

I just mean gamble in terms of Fox providing “max level value” throughout the deal. There’s a consistency he needs to hit on both ends (as well as staying upright)

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Nuh-KAI-us Duncan @nekiasnba.bsky.social · Aug 4

He should be, but guard is deep!

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Nuh-KAI-us Duncan @nekiasnba.bsky.social · Aug 4

I personally wouldn’t have maxed him off rip, but the talent is there and you *just* gave up stuff to get him in the building. Clearly you want him part of this next era.

It’ll feel rough if he’s, like, the 13th best PG in the league or something.

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Nuh-KAI-us Duncan @nekiasnba.bsky.social · Aug 4

I hope we get a true reminder season from De’Aaron Fox. The blend of driving, growing pull-up comfort, playmaking, and POA defense when locked in is tantalizing.

Gotta stay healthy, gotta find a better balance of PUs & drives from when we saw him.

An understandable gamble from SA.

Shams Charania Tweets @shamsbot.bsky.social · Aug 4

FROM SHAMS:

BREAKING: San Antonio Spurs star De'Aaron Fox has agreed to a four-year, $229 million maximum contract extension with the franchise, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN. The max deal secures Fox's future in San Antonio through the 2029-30 season. https://t.co/vvCdMExAbt

FROM SHAMS: BREAKING: San Antonio Spurs star De'Aaron Fox has agreed to a four-year, $229 million maximum contract extension with the franchise, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN. The max deal secures Fox's future in San Antonio through the 2029-30 season. https://t.co/vvCdMExAbt

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Nuh-KAI-us Duncan @nekiasnba.bsky.social · Aug 4

Suuuuper late but I’d say so!

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