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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.

  1. hace 3 h

    Ben Simmons is back, Clippers punished + Dane Moore joins for a Wolves conversation! Cathy Engelbert retires + Team USA takeaways

    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 Kings09:25 -- Amen Thompson gets PAID13:25 -- Clippers get punished17:23 -- Dane Moore joins for Wolves talk!01:14:01 -- Cathy Engelbert set to retire01:20:02 -- 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

  2. hace 3 días

    Most interesting NBA players of 2026-27 + WNBA playoff check-in

    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

  3. 28 ago

    Jonathan Kuminga to the Wolves, Bennedict Mathurin to the Pelicans! Valkyries/Liberty takeaways + DeWanna Bonner's Dream fit

    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

  4. 25 ago

    Klay to Miami, DeMar to Denver! Atlanta Dream are ROLLING, Valkyries-Lynx takeaways + DeWanna Bonner landing spots

    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

  5. 21 ago

    Breaking down the Peyton Watson trade, Fever-Wings takeaways + bouncing around with Sarah Kustok

    We 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

  6. 18 ago

    Cavaliers & Hornets check-in, Fever looking dangerous + contender check-in

    We 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

  7. 14 ago

    Salute to Russell Westbrook, games we're excited about + WNBA Most Improved deep dive

    We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones salute the amazing career of Russell Westbrook, one of the greatest players of all-time. From there, the guys cap off schedule release week by sharing the five games they're most excited to watch this year, then briefly discuss Bradley Beal's return to the Clippers. On the WNBA side, the guys do a deep dive into this year's talented Most Improved Player race. From All-Stars like Marina Mabrey and Jessica Shepard, to impactful year-five leaps like Shakira Austin and NaLyssa Smith, to expansion candidates like Carla Leite and Nyara Sabally. We had fun looking into a bunch of different cases. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 1:05 -- Salute to Russell Westbrook 17:10 -- Steve's most exciting games 23:11 -- Nekias' most exciting games 39:30 -- Bradley Beal re-signs with the Clippers 46:14 -- WNBA Most Improved deep dive 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

  8. 11 ago

    Breaking down opening week + Christmas slate, Lynx & Mystics continue to roll

    We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, the opening week and Christmas Day slates have been released! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones analyze each of the matchups, then talk through potential snubs from the primetime matchups. On the WNBA side, the guys salute the recent winning of the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx and rising-up-the-rank Washington Mystics! From there, they check in on a crowded race in the 4-through-8 seeds, with a bit of a check-in on the Dallas Wings as teams have worked to adjust to them. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 1:10 -- Opening Day 10:20 -- ESPN Wednesday double-header 16:20 -- ESPN Thursday double-header 24:20 -- Amazon Prime double-header 34:50 -- Christmas Day slate 50:06 -- Minnesota Lynx 01:05:13 -- Washington Mystics 01:19:05 -- Identity Check for 4-8 01:23:20 -- How concerned should we be about the 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

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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.

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