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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.

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#530
Today · 1 hr 29 min
Rookie Report Vol. 1 + What Brought Us Joy with Myles Ehrlich and Owen Pence
Nekias and Steve break down some early rookie returns, and what brought us joy with this year's WNBA season.
#529
Tuesday · 1 hr 34 min
Warriors keep winning, examining the new-look Mavs + saluting the Valkyries & Dream
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 this weekend! Salutes are in order for the Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks, as well as players ranging from superstars like Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum, to stars-in-their-roles like Paul Reed and Neemias Queta. On the WNBA side, the guys react to the Golden State Valkyries securing their first championship -- in two seasons! -- with a gritty Game 7 victory over the Atlanta Dream. They salute the journeys of both teams, then close with thoughts about the New York Liberty deciding to part ways with head coach Chris DeMarco. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com (2:23) Golden State Warriors (19:34) Dallas Mavericks (39:10) Player shoutouts (Victor Wembanyama, Jayson Tatum, Luka Doncic, Jeremiah Fears and more) (52:09) The Golden State Valkyries are champions (1:18:24) Respect the journey of the Atlanta Dream (1:28:09) New York Liberty part ways with head coach Chris DeMarco 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
#528
October 30 · 1 hr 38 min
Grizzlies & Blazers Impress Early, Trick or Treat + 2026 WNBA Finals Game 6 Takeaways
Nekias and Steve dive into the latest around the NBA and break down Game 6 of the WNBA Finals.
#527
October 27 · 1 hr 35 min
NBA Opening Weekend + 2026 WNBA Finals Game 5 Takeaways
Nekias and Steve break down their week 1 NBA thoughts and dive into the WNBA Finals
#526
October 23 · 1 hr 36 min
NBA Opening Week + 2026 WNBA Finals Game 3 Takeaways
Nekias and Steve give their thoughts on week 1 of the NBA and Game 3 of the WNBA Finals.
#525
October 20 · 1 hr 36 min
2026-27 NBA Awards Watchlist + 2026 WNBA Finals Game 1 + 2 Breakdown
We preview the NBA awards, and recap Games 1 + 2 of the WNBA Finals.
#524
October 16 · 1 hr 26 min
Atlantic Division + 2026 WNBA Finals preview
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down the Atlantic division and preview the WNBA Ffinals.
#523
October 13 · 1 hr 51 min
Southeast Division Preview, WNBA Semifinals Recap + Liberty/Aces offseason look-ahead
Nekias and Steve preview the Southeast division, Moussa Diabate joins the show, and the Dream and Valkyries are set for the WNBA Finals.
#522
October 9 · 1 hr 35 min
Pacific Division preview + WNBA Semifinals Game 2 reactions
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the Pacific division and preview the WNBA Semifinals.
#521
October 6 · 1 hr 32 min
Northwest Division preview + WNBA semifinals game 1 reactions
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the Northwest division, recap the WNBA semifinals matchups and preview the Game 2 slate of games.
#520
October 2 · 1 hr 38 min
Jalen Duren is back + Southwest Division Preview! Aces advance, Liberty-Dream preview + Valkyries-Wings look-ahead
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the NBA Southwest Division, recap the electric Round 1 of the WNBA playoffs and preview the semifinal matchups.
#519
September 29 · 1 hr 38 min
NBA Central Division preview & WNBA playoffs round 1 biggest questions & takeaways
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the NBA teams in the Central Division and share their biggest questions from round 1 of the WNBA playoffs.
#518
September 25 · 1 hr 39 min
The Chase Down Podcast joins for a Cavs conversation + WNBA Playoff Preview
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. Plus, Steve and Nekias preview the first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs!
#517
September 22 · 1 hr 42 min
David Lee joins for a Hawks conversation + final WNBA awards check-in
Nekias Duncan, Steve Jones & David Lee discuss the Atlanta Hawks and share their final WNBA award selections.
#516
September 18 · 1 hr 45 min
Jason Timpf joins for a Lakers conversation! Natasha Howard interview + biggest questions entering the postseason
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Jason Timpf for a wide-ranging conversation about the Los Angeles Lakers, discuss the biggest WNBA storylines heading in to the playoffs and Natasha Howard joins the show!
#515
September 15 · 1 hr 31 min
Samson Folk joins for a Raptors conversation! Team USA wins gold + All-Rookie team candidates
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Samson Folk for a wide-ranging conversation about the Toronto Raptors, recap the Team USA FIBA World Cup victory and discuss their candidates for this year's All-Rookie team.
#514
September 11 · 1 hr 32 min
Noa Dalzell joins for a Celtics conversation! Team USA recap and preview + Coach of the Year frontrunners
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Noa Dalzell to break down the Celtics' upcoming season, Team USA's victory over Hungary and preview the FIBA World Cup semifinals
#513
September 8 · 1 hr 24 min
Couper Moorhead returns for a Heat conversation! Team USA takeaways + Watch out for France
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Couper Moorhead to check-in on the Miami Heat, discuss how Giannis will impact Miami and recap Team USA's two-game FIBA World Cup stretch.
#512
September 4 · 1 hr 46 min
Ben Simmons is back, Clippers punished + Dane Moore joins for a Wolves conversation! Cathy Engelbert retires + Team USA takeaways
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the latest news in the NBA, preview the upcoming Wolves' season with Dane Moore, discuss Cathy Engelbert's retirement plans and break down Team USA vs. China.
#511
September 1 · 1 hr 39 min
Most interesting NBA players of 2026-27 + WNBA playoff check-in
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their top picks for the most interesting NBA players of 2026-27 and check in on the WNBA playoff race.

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