The Dunker Spot

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Nekias Duncan and former NBA video coordinator and assistant coach Steve Jones provide an in-depth, analytical look at the teams, players and stories shaping the NBA & WNBA. With a rare X’s and O’s analysis that goes deeper than other surface-level hoops discussions. The Dunker Spot is your hardcourt home for smart, nuanced basketball conversation.

Episodes

Jason Timpf joins for a Lakers conversation! Natasha Howard interview + biggest questions entering the postseasonWe have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Jason Timpf (Hoops Tonight, The Volume) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Los Angeles Lakers. They talk through the Lakers' offseason roster overhaul, next steps for Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, what to expect from Walker Kessler, early thoughts on how the Lakers may look to defend, and much more! On the WNBA side, the guys go back and forth on their biggest questions and storylines entering the final sprint before the postseason arrives. From there, Minnesota Lynx star Natasha Howard joins the show to discuss her new book (The Vision Through My Lens: My Life in Basketball and Beyond), her basketball journey, the dominance of this year's Lynx team and more. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:05 -- Jason joins the show for Lakers check-in 01:07:02 -- Biggest post-World Cup questions 01:15:29 -- Natasha Howard joins the show Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube
515|1T 46M
Samson Folk joins for a Raptors conversation! Team USA wins gold + All-Rookie team candidatesWe have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Samson Folk (Raptors Republic) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Toronto Raptors. They talk through the finally completed Kawhi Leonard trade and how he fits on both ends, Scottie Barnes' growth and two-way usage, the importance of RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, the budding stardom of Collin Murray-Boyles and much more! On the WNBA side, the guys discuss their big and small picture takeaways from Team USA's gold-winning weekend, then talk through their candidates for this year's All-Rookie team. It may be time for a second team! If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:240 -- Samson joins the show! 57:40 -- Team USA thoughts 01:13:40 -- All-Rookie conversation Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube
514|1T 32M
Noa Dalzell joins for a Celtics conversation! Team USA recap and preview + Coach of the Year frontrunnersWe have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Noa Dalzell (CelticsBlog, You Got Boston! Podcast) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Boston Celtics. They talk through last year's "surprising" success, the Jaylen Brown/Paul George swap, expectations for Jayson Tatum, potential role shifts from Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, and much more. On the WNBA side, the guys discuss their big and small picture takeaways from Team USA's historic win against Hungary, preview this weekend's semifinals matchups (USA-Spain, Germany-France), then talk through their top Coach of the Year candidates. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:22 -- Noa joins the show! 55:24 -- Team USA thoughts 01:07:58 -- FIBA World Cup semifinals preview 01:21:11 -- Coach of the Year Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube
513|1T 33M
Couper Moorhead returns for a Heat conversation! Team USA takeaways + Watch out for FranceWe have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined again by Couper Moorhead (HEAT.com, After The Buzzer Podcast) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Miami Heat. They talk through the Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson acquisitions, next steps for Bam Adebayo, the importance of Andrew Wiggins and Davion Mitchell, potential lineup combinations (#TallBall?) and much more. On the WNBA side, the guys discuss their big-picture and small-picture takeaways from Team USA's nail-biting win against Italy and their blowout win against Czechia. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 0:51 -- Coup joins the show! 51:57 -- Team USA thoughts 01:15:40 -- FIBA World Cup shoutouts (France, Emma Meesseman, Puerto Rico) Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube
512|1T 25M
Ben Simmons is back, Clippers punished + Dane Moore joins for a Wolves conversation! Cathy Engelbert retires + Team USA takeawaysWe have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to the latest news around the NBA. Ben Simmons is making his return, signing a one-year deal with the Kings! The Rockets and Amen Thompson agreed to a hefty -- but non-max -- rookie extension! The Clippers investigation has finally reached its end; the punishment is DAUNTING and leaves some critical long-term, team-building questions for the Clippers moving forward. Next, the guys are joined by Dane Moore (The Dane Moore NBA Podcast) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Minnesota Timberwolves. They talk through the LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga acquisitions, next steps for Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels, the importance of Rudy Gobert (and the non-Gobert minutes), potential lineup combinations and much more. On the WNBA side, the guys react to the breaking news that commissioner Cathy Engelbert will be retiring at the end of the calendar year. From there, they discuss their big and small picture takeaways from Team USA's 94-61 victory over China. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:32 -- Ben Simmons to the Kings 09:25 -- Amen Thompson gets PAID 13:25 -- Clippers get punished 17:23 -- Dane Moore joins for Wolves talk! 01:14:01 -- Cathy Engelbert set to retire 01:20:02 -- Team USA/China thoughts Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube
511|1T 46M
Most interesting NBA players of 2026-27 + WNBA playoff check-inWe have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones share their most interesting players heading into the 2026-27 season. The players range from superstars returning or going on revenge tours to new faces in new places to players facing contract extensions or role shifts and much more. On the WNBA side, the guys take a look at the current playoff picture, using it to check in on all eight teams. The conversation features thoughts on the Lynx's last two losses, the Wings’ winning streak, the Mystics' playoff upside (plus Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen joining Team USA's roster), the Aces adding Kalani Brown, and the guys sharing their favorite potential playoff matchups. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 02:10 -- Most interesting East players 27:10 -- Most interesting West players 55:12 -- Lynx lose two straight 01:04:04 -- Wings finding their flow 01:12:10 -- DeWanna Bonner's Dream debut 01:17:50 -- Caitlin Clark & Aliyah Boston thoughts 01:23:50 -- Mystics playoff upside 01:26:50 -- Aces sign Kalani Brown 01:31:40 -- Favorite potential playoff matchups Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube
510|1T 40M
Jonathan Kuminga to the Wolves, Bennedict Mathurin to the Pelicans! Valkyries/Liberty takeaways + DeWanna Bonner's Dream fitWe have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to a pair of notable free agents coming off the board. Jonathan Kuminga is heading to Minnesota, while Bennedict Mathurin is heading to New Orleans. The guys discuss how they fit, what they add, and potential shortcomings to monitor. On the WNBA side, the guys dive deep into the Golden State Valkyries' win streak, and share their takeaways from Thursday night's Liberty-Valkyries matchup. Later, they break down DeWanna Bonner's fit with her new team: the Atlanta Dream If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:50 -- Jonathan Kuminga to the Wolves 31:35 -- Bennedict Mathurin to the Pelicans 43:08 -- Liberty/Valkyries takeaways 01:03:50 -- What's up with Sabrina Ionescu? 01:17:08 -- DeWanna Bonner to the Dream Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube
509|1T 28M
Klay to Miami, DeMar to Denver! Atlanta Dream are ROLLING, Valkyries-Lynx takeaways + DeWanna Bonner landing spotsWe have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down two big-name free agent acquisitions. Klay Thompson is heading to Miami, while DeMar DeRozan is heading to Denver. The guys discuss how they fit, what they add, and potential shortcomings to monitor. On the WNBA side, the guys dive deep into the Atlanta Dream's win streak, share their takeaways from another awesome Lynx-Valkyries matchup, and check in on the Leonie-is-back New York Liberty. Later, they react to NaLyssa Smith's injury and what that means for the Aces, and explore potential landing spots for the recently bought-out DeWanna Bonner. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:08 -- Klay Thompson to the Heat 19:02 -- DeMar DeRozan to the Nuggets 38:20 -- Atlanta Dream 59:45 -- Valkyries/Lynx takeaways 01:14:30 -- Here comes the Liberty 01:21:10 -- Aces lose NaLyssa Smith; what's next? 01:56:20 -- Potential DeWanna Bonner landing spots Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube
508|1T 34M
Breaking down the Peyton Watson trade, Fever-Wings takeaways + bouncing around with Sarah KustokWe have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones analyze the newly five-team trade centered around Nuggets forward Peyton Watson heading to the Cavaliers and Max Strus heading to the Clippers. They once again check the temperature with the Cavaliers while digging into what this move means for the Nuggets. On the WNBA side, the guys discuss their takeaways from Thursday's star-studded showdown between the Fever and Wings, salute the awesome WNBA career of Nneka Ogwumike, and highlight Angel Reese's week. Then, they're joined by the great Sarah Kustok (WNBA on NBC/Peacock, YES Network and more) to bounce around the league. In a wide-ranging conversation, they discuss the awesomeness of the Lynx, the half-court questions surrounding the Valkyries, where things stand with the MVP race and much more. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:09 -- Peyton Watson trade thoughts 32:02 -- Fever-Wings 45:14 -- Salute to Nneka Ogwumike 50:55 -- Salute to Angel Reese 53:09 -- Sarah Kustok joins the show! Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube
507|1T 36M
Cavaliers & Hornets check-in, Fever looking dangerous + contender check-inWe have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones analyze the Dennis Schröder-Tre Mann trade between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets, then examine their offseason and roster outlook. On the WNBA side, the guys talk about the changes the Indiana Fever have made during their win streak. From there, they check the temperature of the Atlanta Dream and Las Vegas Aces, and salute the continuous winning of the Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:15 -- Charlotte Hornets 09:03 -- Cleveland Cavaliers 16:52 -- Indiana Fever 45:07 -- Atlanta Dream 56:19 -- Minnesota Lynx 01:05:30 -- Las Vegas Aces 01:15:20 -- Golden State Valkyries Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app: 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube
506|1T 28M

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