The Dunker Spot

We have a fun, spooky episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! On the NBA side, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones salute the hot starts of the Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trail Blazers before going into game mode! They turn to the panic meter to check on the Knicks, Nuggets, Suns and others, then play "Trick or Treat" with a few early season trends. On the WNBA side, the guys react to the Atlanta Dream's series-tying 80-69 win over the Golden State Valkyries, then look ahead to potential adjustments we may see in the pivotal Game 7. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:00 -- Memphis Grizzlies 16:00 -- Portland Trail Blazers 27:00 -- Panic Meter (Knicks, Hawks, Nuggets, Suns, Thunder) 42:030 -- Trick or Treat (Cooper Flagg, Spurs' starting lineup, Wolves dominance and more) 52:00 -- Dream take Game 6 (+ Game 7 look-ahead) 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

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! On the NBA side, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones bounce around the league with thoughts and observations from the opening weekend of action. Salutes are in order for the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers (and the Wolves & Pistons); a check-in is warranted for the winless Miami Heat. On the WNBA side, the guys react to back-to-back victories from the Golden State Valkyries (67-62, 64-55) to take a 3-2 series lead, then look ahead to potential adjustments we may see in Game 6. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com TIME STAMPS 01:30 -- Houston Rockets 15:00 -- Los Angeles Lakers 32:30 -- What's up with the Miami Heat? 45:15 -- Player shoutouts (Ty Jerome, Tyrese Maxey, Jayson Tatum, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Ja'Kobe Walter) 48:20 -- Valkyries take Game 4 & 5 (+ Game 6 look-ahead) 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

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! We finally have NBA regular season action to break down! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones bounce around the league with thoughts and observations. On the WNBA side, the guys react to the Atlanta Dream's 97-71 victory over the Golden State Valkyries in Game 3, then look ahead to potential adjustments in Game 4. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com TIME STAMPS 01:43 -- Philadelphia 76ers 21:00 -- Cleveland Cavaliers 26:10 -- Thunder/Nuggets 40:10 -- Wolves/Heat 45:15 -- Rapid fire, starting with the Detroit Pistons 47:55 -- Damian Lillard shines 51:45 -- Tyrese Haliburton's return 54:45 -- Ty Jerome drops 45 58:03 -- Dream take Game 3 (+ Game 4 look-ahead) 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

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones talk through the candidates they'll be keeping an eye on for each of the major individual awards -- favorites, strong second-tier candidates, and darkhorse cases to monitor as the season goes on. On the WNBA side, the guys talk through the first two games of the WNBA Finals. They discuss the overall defensive battle, Angel Reese's historic performance in Game 2, the fight for space, key lineup decisions, potential adjustments we may see in Game 3 and much more. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com TIME STAMPS 02:55 -- MVP 14:45 -- Defensive Player of the Year 25:20 -- Rookie of the Year 30:30 -- 6th Man of the Year 37:00 -- Most Improved Player 40:50 -- Coach of the Year 50:30 -- WNBA Finals Game 1 + 2 discussion 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

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones wrap up their preview series with the Atlantic division (Knicks, Celtics, Sixers, Raptors, Nets). On the WNBA side, the guys preview the upcoming Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com TIME STAMPS 02:00 -- New York Knicks 12:30 -- Boston Celtics 23:00 -- Philadelphia 76ers 33:50 -- Toronto Raptors 42:50 -- Brooklyn Nets 50:20 -- Valkyries-Dream preview 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

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the Southeast division (Heat, Hawks, Magic, Wizards, Hornets), then they're joined by Hornets center Moussa Diabaté for a wide-ranging conversation On the WNBA side, the guys salute the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries for their second round sweeps, then look ahead to what's next for the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:40 -- Miami Heat 16:41 -- Atlanta Hawks 25:30 -- Orlando Magic 32:40 -- Washington Wizards 40:00 -- Charlotte Hornets 45:00 -- Moussa Diabaté joins the show! 01:03:00 -- Salute to the Atlanta Dream 01:19:00 -- What's next for the New York Liberty? 01:25:00 -- Salute to the Golden State Valkyries 01:37:00 -- What's next for the Las Vegas Aces? 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

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the Pacific division (Lakers, Suns, Clippers, Warriors, Kings). On the WNBA side, the guys recap the Dream's Game 2 win over the Liberty, as well as the Valkyries' win over the Aces, then talk through potential adjustments we may see in each Game 3. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:40 -- Los Angeles Lakers 16:05 -- Phoenix Suns 27:26 -- Los Angeles Clippers 36:07 -- Golden State Warriors 46:03 -- Sacramento Kings 51:34 -- Dream-Liberty 01:11:26 -- Valkyries-Aces 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

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the Northwest division (Thunder, Nuggets, Timberwolves, Trail Blazers, Jazz). On the WNBA side, the guys recap the Dream's Game 1 win over the Liberty, as well as the Valkyries' win over the Aces, then talk through potential adjustments we may see in each Game 2. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:22 -- Oklahoma City Thunder 14:06 -- Denver Nuggets 23:55 -- Minnesota Timberwolves 34:58 -- Portland Trail Blazers 42:29 — Utah Jazz 49:41 -- Dream-Liberty 01:11:46 -- Valkyries-Aces 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

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to the Pistons and Jalen Duren finally agreeing to a new deal. From there, the guys preview the Southwest division (Spurs, Rockets, Mavericks, Pelicans, Grizzlies). On the WNBA side, the guys recap an epic Game 3 between the Aces and Fever, preview the upcoming Dream-Liberty series, then look ahead to Friday's Game 3 between the Valkyries and Wings and each team's biggest question in a potential Aces matchup. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 0:44 -- Jalen Duren re-signs 6:16 -- San Antonio Spurs 22:06 -- Houston Rockets 35:29 -- Dallas Mavericks 42:35 -- New Orleans Pelicans 47:55 -- Memphis Grizzlies 55:22-- Aces-Fever 01:01:57 -- Dream-Liberty preview 01:24:52 -- Valkyries-Wings + look-ahead 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

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the NBA teams in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference. They go in-depth on the chances of the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers to make a deep run this season, discuss the exciting prospects on the Chicago Bulls roster, ask if the Milwaukee Bucks have a chip on their shoulder this season and much more! On the WNBA side, the pair go over the first games of the first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs! They discussed the marvelous performances of A’Ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart, their most fun matchups and what adjustments teams need to make going forward. 0:15 Central Division preview 01:30 Pistons 15:26 Pacers 29:26 Bulls 39:15 Bucks 48:16 Aces vs. Fever takeaways & questions 01:03:43 Liberty vs. Lynx takeaways & questions 01:22:13 Dream vs. Mystics takeaways & questions 01:28:49 Valkyries vs. Wings takeaways & questions 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

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) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Cleveland Cavaliers. They talk about the team's perception, what's needed to make the James Harden/Donovan Mitchell partnership work, next steps for Evan Mobley, the addition of Peyton Watson and much more! On the WNBA side, the guys preview the first round of the 2026 playoffs! They discuss the matchups, key battlegrounds, potential X-Factors and schematic twists that could determine the winner of each series. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 0:47 -- Justin & Carter join the show! 56:58 -- Aces/Fever 01:12:36 -- Lynx/Liberty 01:22:30 -- Dream/Mystics 01:30:40 -- Valkyries/Wings 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

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by David Lee (The Hardwood Collective, Hawks Film Room) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Atlanta Hawks. They talk about the Hawks' electric run post-Trae Young trade, next steps for Jalen Johnson, what people miss about Dyson Daniels, Lu Dort's addition and much more! On the WNBA side, the guys give their final thoughts on this year's MVP, All-WNBA, Defensive Player of the Year, and All-Defense races. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com (1:51) David joins the show! (54:01) MVP discussion (1:14:32) All-WNBA teams (1:22:30) Defensive Player of the Year (1:36:27) All-Defense teams 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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

We 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