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The Dunker Spot

The Dunker Spot

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Summary

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.2026 Yahoo Sports Basketball
Episodes
  • NBA Playoff round two reactions, Lakers-Thunder & Cavs-Pistons preview + WNBA contender check
    May 5 2026

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

    First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones begin dissecting second-round playoff action! They react to the Game 1 victories of the Knicks and Timberwolves, then discuss potential tweaks we may see from the Sixers and Spurs.

    They also preview the other second-round series -- Lakers-Thunder and Cavs-Pistons -- by digging into the matchups, lineups, and schematic battles that could decide each winner.

    From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to begin previewing the upcoming season! They start with their top contenders heading into the season, first highlighting the areas (and players) they're excited about, then discussing potential problem areas they'll monitor as the season goes on.

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

    0:00 Welcome
    1:35 Knicks-Sixers
    15:33 Spurs-Timberwolves
    34:35 Lakers-Thunder
    49:02 Cavaliers-Pistons
    01:01:18 Las Vegas Aces
    01:08:58 New York Liberty
    01:15:41 Atlanta Dream
    01:20:55 Indiana Fever
    01:24:51 Phoenix Mercury
    01:28:54 Minnesota Lynx & Los Angeles Sparks

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • NBA Playoff round one reactions, Spurs-Wolves preview + WNBA preseason debuts
    May 1 2026

    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 salute the Timberwolves and Knicks for winning their series, examine what's next for the Nuggets and Hawks, then share what they'll be looking for as the first round comes to a close this weekend.

    From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to talk through more preseason action!

    Azzi Fudd makes her preseason debut as she, Paige Bueckers and the new-look Dallas Wings take on the Caitlin Clark-led Indiana Fever. The guys discuss how the Wings looked to attack, the usage of Bueckers and Fudd within the high-paced offense, and some early returns on the Wings' defense. Clark's comfort inside the arc -- as a driver and mid-range scorer -- popped in this one for the Fever. How scary can they be when Aliyah Boston re-enters the equation?

    Angel Reese also made her preseason debut with the Atlanta Dream, returning to her old stomping grounds to take on the Chicago Sky. The context around Reese is different, as was her usage. The guys discuss the positives of those shifts on both ends of the floor, and how Reese can become even more impactful as she gains more reps within the new system.

    We finally got a look at the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire. Nekias and Steve talk through the early returns of their foundations -- spacing, defensive activity, and overall empowerment. There's a lot to like and build on!

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



    01:15 Nuggets-Timberwolves
    18:44 Spurs-Timberwolves preview
    33:00 Knicks-Hawks
    44:15 Sixers-Celtics (with potential-Knicks thoughts)
    49:00 Lakers-Rockets
    53:04 Cavaliers-Raptors
    54:49 Pistons-Magic
    59:09 Azzi Fudd's Wings debut
    01:08:29 Angel Reese's Dream debut
    01:18:25 Other WNBA preseason takeaways

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • NBA Playoff Round One reactions, who's cooked + WNBA preseason reactions
    Apr 28 2026

    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 this weekend's action, then talk through which of the trailing teams (Pistons, Nuggets, Rockets, Sixers, Blazers) may be cooked.

    From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to talk through the early returns of preseason action!

    Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever wowed with their tempo, while the early returns of the Liberty's spacing tweaks were encouraging. We got the debuts of Ariel Atkins (Sparks), Rickea Jackson (Sky), Chennedy Carter (Aces) and others.

    The rookies also made strong impressions! From lottery picks like Olivia Miles (Lynx), Lauren Betts (Mystics), and Gabriela Jaquez (Sky), to other first rounders like Flau'jae Johnson (Storm), Raven Johnson (Fever) and Cotie McMahon (Mystics); even later picks like Ta'Niya Latson (Sparks) and Rori Harmson (Mystics) had an impactful run.

    Nekias and Steve talked through what they liked, what they'll be monitoring, and what they're excited about in the upcoming slate of games.

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

    01:21 Knicks - Hawks
    9:58 Cavs - Raptors
    19:34 Pistons - Magic
    29:55 Are they cooked: Nuggets vs. Timberwolves
    38:21 Are they cooked: Lakers vs. Rockets
    44:06 Are they cooked: Celtics vs. 76ers
    47:59 Are they cooked: Spurs vs. Blazers
    49:39 Are they cooked: OKC vs. Suns
    54:00 WNBA Preseason Takeaways

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

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    🎧 Spotify

    🖥️ YouTube

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

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    1 hr and 31 mins
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