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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. 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.

The Dunker Spot

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

 First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue dissecting first-round playoff action! They share their biggest takeaways from the Game 2s & 3s we've gotten, then go back to the Panic Meter for the teams that suffered tough (injury) losses.

 From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to talk through the upcoming slate of preseason action.

 We'll get fresh looks at 10 of the W's 15 teams this weekend -- Fever, Liberty, Sparks, Sky, Mercury, Lynx, Mystics, Storm, Valkyries, and the Aces. Nekias and Steve share what they're excited about -- and what they'll be monitoring -- concerning each of those teams.

 If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

 2:12 -- Nuggets-Timberwolves

 15:48 -- Knicks-Hawks

 32:25-- Cavs-Raptors

 38:38 --Panic meter: Lakers-Rockets

 47:46 -- Panic meter: Spurs-Blazers

 53:22 -- Panic meter: Celtics-Sixers

 58:58 -- Panic meter: Pistons-Magic

 01:05:11-- Panic meter: Thunder-Suns

 01:09:33-- WNBA Preseason Preview

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NBA playoff round one reactions + WNBA preseason preview

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

 First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to the opening weekend of playoff action. They share their biggest takeaways from each series, and introduce a Panic Meter for the teams that suffered tough losses.

 From there, the guys shift to the WNBA and talk through some of the interesting storylines percolating with training camp officially underway -- and preseason action right around the corner.

 If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

 01:10 Nuggets-Timberwolves

 16:33 Knicks-Hawks

 29:39 Lakers-Rockets

 35:28 Panic meter: Pistons

 46:34 Panic meter: Raptors

 56:43 Panic meter: Suns

 01:02:23 Panic meter: Sixers

 01:07:11 Panic meter: Blazers

 01:10:30 WNBA updates

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NBA playoff weekend reactions, playoff panic meter + fascinating WNBA training camp storylines

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the other playoff series we know about: Spurs-Blazers in the West, Celtics-Sixers in the East. They discuss their biggest schematic, matchup, and lineup questions ahead of each series.

From there, the guys look ahead to the potential 1-8 matchups in each conference, sharing their biggest point of intrigue for every possible combination: Pistons-Hornets, Pistons-Magic, Thunder-Warriors, and Thunder-Suns.

Finally, the guys shift to the WNBA and react to the latest (notable) free agency moves from the past couple of days, then share their winners and losers of the offseason.

If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

1:10 -- Spurs-Blazers

 20:38 -- Celtics-Sixers

 36:45 -- Hornets/Magic vs Pistons

 45:18 -- Suns/Warriors vs Thunder

 51:51 -- Aces sign Chennedy Carter

 58:40 -- Liberty re-sign Betnijah Laney-Hamilton (plus Satou Sabally terms)

 01:06:37 -- Tempo sign Temi Fagbenle

 01:10:28 -- Evaluating the Dallas Wings' direction

 01:17:33 -- Free agency winners & losers

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NBA Playoff Preview, Part Two + WNBA Free Agency Winners & Losers

On an action-packed episode of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their picks for all of the NBA's awards. Steve and Nekias react to the news that Cade Cunnningham and Luka Doncic have won their appeals with the NBA, and give their take on how that will impact the MVP race.

From there the guys breakdown a tight contest for Rookie of the Year, as well as who should win 6th man and more on this episode of The Dunker Spot!

 If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

 1:00 Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham win their appeals

 8:00 Who should win NBA MVP?

 14:42 All NBA First Team

 23:06 NBA All Defense 

 30:03 NBA Rookie of the Year

 34:35 NBA 6th Man of the Year

 37:32 NBA Coach of the Year

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BONUS: 2026 NBA end-of-season awards predictions

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the playoff series we know about: Nuggets-Timberwolves and Lakers-Rockets in the West, Cavaliers-Raptors and Knicks-Hawks in the East. They discuss their biggest schematic, matchup, and lineup questions ahead of each series.

 From there, the guys shift to the WNBA and react to a wild week(end) of movement. They start with the WNBA draft and discuss the biggest selections, with thoughts on the top-five and more. They continue their WNBA discussion by analyzing some of the biggest free agency swings of the cycle so far.

 If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

 1:40 -- Nuggets-Wolves

 19:22 -- Lakers-Rockets

 34:54 -- Cavs-Raptors

 51:04 -- Knicks-Hawks

 01:04:30 -- WNBA draft discussion

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NBA playoff preview, part one + WNBA draft & free agency recap

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

 First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones look at the top-six in the Eastern Conference (Pistons, Celtics, Knicks, Cavaliers, Raptors, Hawks) and share their biggest questions for each team as we inch closer to the playoffs.

 From there, the guys shift to the WNBA and react to the Los Angeles Sparks making major moves -- first closing in on a trade centered around sending Rickea Jackson to the Chicago Sky for Ariel Atkins, then bringing back franchise legend Nneka Ogwumike. They discuss the fits for each move, and how those moves impact their plans moving forward.

 They continue their WNBA discussion by analyzing the Diamond Miller-to-Connecticut trade, saluting Aces wing Jackie Young -- officially the WNBA's first $1 million player -- exploring the rumor mill, and catching up on other news.

 If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

 1:45 Detroit Pistons

 16:30 Boston Celtics

 26:15 New York Knicks

 36:15 Cleveland Cavaliers

 43:01 Toronto Raptors

 49:28 Atlanta Hawks

 55:14 WNBA news

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Biggest questions for East contenders, Sparks add Nneka Ogwumike + Ariel Atkins, WNBA free agency reactions

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

 First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones look at the top-six in the Western Conference (Thunder, Spurs, Nuggets, Lakers, Rockets, Wolves) and share their biggest questions for each team as we inch closer to the playoffs.

 From there, the guys shift to the WNBA and react to the Chicago Sky's shocking trade of Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream. They explore the logic behind it, evaluate the trade package itself, and discuss Angel's fit with the Dream.

 Sticking with the W, the guys give their big takeaways from Friday's expansion draft and catch up on other news.

 If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

 3:33 Oklahoma City Thunder

 14:19 San Antonio Spurs

 22:12 Denver Nuggets

 27:00 Los Angeles Lakers

 33:20 Houston Rockets

 41:43 Minnesota Timberwolves

 47:38 Dream acquire Angel Reese

 01:12:46 Expansion Draft reaction

 01:21:11 Other WNBA news (Mystics, Aces, Liberty)

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Biggest questions for West contenders + breaking down the Angel Reese trade

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Justin Rowan and Carter Rodriguez (The Chase Down Podcast) to discuss all things Cleveland Cavaliers! They talk through schematic shifts compared to last season, James Harden's addition, Donovan Mitchell's shift in responsibility, the (hidden) growth of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, lineup questions and much more.

From there, the guys react to the latest injury news. More specifically: how equipped are the Lakers to deal with Luka Doncic's hamstring injury? Nekias also provides a list of notable names to watch in terms of award eligibility (Wemby, Jokic, Kawhi, Ausar and more).

Finally, the guys discuss the Chicago Sky's pair of trades ahead of Friday's expansion draft. They talk through the logic of the moves, and debate if they were ultimately worth making. 

If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

1:50 Cavs discussion, starting with how the team has shifted schematically

31:26 Evaluating the Donovan Mitchell-James Harden partnership

44:52 Putting Evan Mobley's season in its proper context

56:04 Jarrett Allen's leap in aggression

1:09:52 Who's the ideal 5th starter/closer?

1:23:09 Lakers without Luka Doncic

1:30:00 Award Eligibility Watch

1:32:25 Chicago Sky expansion draft trades

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Cavaliers deep dive, Lakers lose Luka + Sky trade thoughts

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

 Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the epic turnaround of the Los Angeles Clippers! After a 6-21 start, they've gone a ridiculous 33-15 over their last 48 games. The guys discuss Kawhi Leonard's play, how Darius Garland and Bennedict Mathurin have slotted into their new home and how dangerous they could be in a playoff setting.

 From there, the guys react to the latest foundational news in the NBA. Anti-tanking measures are coming, and we may be on the cusp of two new teams joining the league soon. They talk through the latest proposals and debate whether the league needs to add two teams right now.

 Finally, it's time to talk about the upcoming WNBA expansion draft! We have the rules and the timing (April 3, 3:30 ET) -- now it's time to discuss who may actually be joining new rosters. The guys go team by team, talking through the five players each team may choose to protect. Strategy and shenanigans may be afoot!

 If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

 1:30 Los Angeles Clippers check-in

 26:28 NBA anti-tanking proposals

 44:17 Should the NBA expand?

 49:03 WNBA expansion draft expectations

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The Clippers look dangerous + WNBA expansion draft preview

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

After having a broader discussion about evaluating defense on the last episode, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss their top candidates for Defensive Player of the Year and the All-Defense awards. 

From there, the guys talk about the awesome play of Jalen Duren. He's been great all year, earning All-Star honors for the first time. He's been even more dominant as of late, thriving while taking on more offensive responsibility in Cade Cunningham's absence. They discuss his growth areas, award merits (Most Improved, All-NBA), and his ranking among centers right now.

Finally, Breanna Stewart -- one of the greatest basketball players and winners of all-time -- joins the show! In a wide-ranging conversation, the trio talk about Stewart's basketball journey, her defensive prowess, Sarah Strong's dominance, her new life as a podcaster, and much more.

If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

1:47 DPOY +All-Defense discussion

 9:37 Jalen Duren breakdown + center rankings

 01:01:50 Breanna Stewart interview

Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

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📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

BONUS: 2026 NBA end-of-season awards predictions

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