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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.
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- 4 days ago1h 28m
Spurs-Knicks Finals preview, saluting the Valkyries + a Fever defense check-in
We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones turn their attention to the NBA Finals! The San Antonio Spurs, fresh off knocking off the Oklahoma City Thunder in a thrilling Game 7, are set to take on the New York Knicks in a 1999 Finals rematch. The guys explore the series from all angles: matchups, lineups, schemes, potential adjustments, swing factors and more. From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to bounce around! They check in on the Golden State Valkyries, currently sporting one of the best records in the league behind their two-way effectiveness. They then check back in with the Indiana Fever. Their defense -- and specifically the defense of Caitlin Clark -- became a major topic of discussion over the weekend. The guys have a nuanced conversation about where it is, the non-negotiables and what adjustments can be made. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:15 Thunder-Spurs wrap-up 13:10 Spurs-Knicks preview 51:41 Golden State Valkyries 01:07:07 Indiana Fever defense 01:24:01 Closing Thoughts (Dream/Fire, Leila Lacan, Phoenix Mercury) 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
- 1 weeks ago1h 33m
Thunder-Spurs Game 7 preview + Lynx & Wings check-ins
We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue with their Conference Finals analysis! The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs will play a Game 7 this weekend -- the first we've seen in the Western Conference Finals since 2018! They discuss the biggest storylines, adjustments from Game 5 to Game 6, and the potential counterpunches we may see in a pivotal Game 7. From there, Nekias gets #BigMad and lets off steam about the recent rounds of award voting. Finally, the guys shift to the WNBA to bounce around! They salute the league-best Minnesota Lynx, headlined by Rookie of the Year frontrunner Olivia Miles, a trio of former All-Stars (Natasha Howard, Courtney Williams, Kayla McBride), and the two-way production of veteran newcomer Nia Coffey. Props are also given to the Dallas Wings, winners of four of their last five since their headline-grabbing loss to the Lynx a couple of weeks ago. The show closes with the guys sharing the games they're most excited about this weekend, If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 1:52 -- Thunder-Spurs 38:45 -- Nekias gets #BigMad 56:47 -- Minnesota Lynx 01:12:07 -- Dallas Wings 01:25:26 -- Games of the Week(end) 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
- 1 weeks ago1h 33m
The Knicks are in the NBA Finals, Thunder-Spurs tied + WNBA check-ins
We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue with their Conference Finals analysis! The New York Knicks have punched their ticket to the NBA Finals for the first time in nearly 30 years! The guys discuss how they sealed the deal and close the chapter on the Cavs' season. From there, the guys shift to the West to break down the currently-tied series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. They discuss the biggest storylines, adjustments from Game 3 to Game 4, and the potential counterpunches the Thunder may throw in Game 5 and beyond. Finally, the guys shift to the WNBA to bounce around! They check in on the New York Liberty in the midst of a shaky start. They then salute the interesting starts of the Portland Fire and Seattle Storm as they both look to establish their principles and empower their young players. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 1:43 -Salute to the New York Knicks 31:45 Thunder-Spurs 55:15 New York Liberty 1:13:40 Portland Fire 01:24:48 Seattle Storm 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 weeks ago1h 32m
Are the Cavs in trouble? Thunder bounce back + WNBA check-ins
First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue with their Conference Finals analysis! We have two games in the chamber between the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers. The guys discuss the Knicks' 2-0 series lead: how they got there, the questions the Cavs will have to answer, and potential tweaks we may see moving forward. From there, the guys shift to the West to break down the Oklahoma City Thunder's series-tying Game 2 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. They discuss the biggest storylines, adjustments from Game 1 to Game 2, and the potential counterpunches the Spurs may throw in Game 3. Finally, the guys shift to the WNBA to bounce around! They check in on the 3-2 Indiana Fever and 3-3 Toronto Tempo as they both look to establish themselves on both ends of the floor. They then share the games they're most looking forward to over the weekend, and close with a mix of player shoutouts and a Free Throw that still has Nekias shaking his head. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:02 Cavs-Knicks 31:36 Spurs-Thunder 56:06 Indiana Fever 01:11:38 Toronto Tempo 01:22:38 Games of the Week(end) 01:27:31 Player shoutouts 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 weeks ago1h 28m
Spurs-Thunder instant classic, ECF thoughts + WNBA check-ins
We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones gear up for the Conference Final! They discuss the all-time classic we witnessed in Game 1 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, with Victor Wembanyama breaking our brains en route to a victory. From the loud performances, quieter adjustments, and biggest questions heading into Game 2 and beyond, the guys cover it all. From there, the guys put a bow on the Eastern Conference semifinals. They salute the season of the Detroit Pistons, praise the Cleveland Cavaliers for their dominant Game 7 victory, then spend a little more time previewing their upcoming matchup against the New York Knicks. Finally, the guys shift to the WNBA to bounce around! They discuss the 4-1 Las Vegas Aces and some of the structural differences (allocation of touches, pace of play) they've displayed so far. They also circle back to the Dallas Wings following a bounce-back win over the Washington Mystics, examine the interesting start (and rotation patterns) of the Mystics, and salute some early rookie standouts. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 3:06 -- Spurs-Thunder 39:39 -- Cavs-Pistons wrap-up 46:45 -- Cavs-Knicks 54:54 -- Las Vegas Aces 1:07:50 -- Dallas Wings 1:12:32 -- Washington Mystics 1:21:06 -- Quick Indiana Fever thoughts 1:24:45 -- Rookie shoutouts 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 weeks ago1h 34m
NBA Playoff Round Two reactions + WNBA check-ins
We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue dissecting second round playoff action! The Cleveland Cavaliers and the San Antonio Spurs have taken 3-2 series leads over the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves respectively. The guys discuss what happened in Game 5, what they'll be looking for in Game 6 and 7 (if needed), and give early thoughts on Spurs-Thunder and Cavs-Knicks just in case the Conference Finals start before Tuesday. From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to bounce around! They discuss the Dallas Wings' tough loss to the Minnesota Lynx, the ensuing postgame presser from Wings head coach Jose Fernandez, and the early returns (and growth areas) for the Wings' defense. They also check in on the Los Angeles Sparks, salute the currently-undefeated Chicago Sky and Atlanta Dream, and share the games they're most excited about heading into the weekend. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com Cavaliers-Pistons Early Cavaliers-Knicks questions Spurs-Timberwolves Early Spurs-Thunder questions Giannis trade candidates Dallas Wings Los Angeles Sparks Chicago Sky Atlanta Dream Games of the week(end) 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 weeks ago53 min
Early favorites + dark horses for 2026 WNBA awards
We have a special bonus episode of The Dunker Spot! In honor of the WNBA season kicking off, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their early WNBA award candidates. The duo breaks down who their undisputed number one MVP candidates are. Will Aja Wilson continue her MVP run? They give their insight. Next, they give their early favorites for Defensive Player of the Year, and Nekias explains why guards and wings matter. Who are their dark horse selections? The answers may surprise you. Later, they share why Olivia Miles and Flau’jae Johnson have stepped up as their favorites for Rookie of the Year candidates, share their dark horse candidates for Sixth Player of the Year, and which players are taking All-Star leaps for their Most Improved Player candidates. Plus, will Becky Hammon be named Coach of the Year? All that and more! 1:55 MVP candidates 19:03 Defensive Player of the Year candidates 25:25 Rookie of the Year candidates 35:20 Sixth Player of the Year candidates 41:20 Most Improved Player candidates 46:46 Coach of the Year candidates 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 weeks ago1h 29m
NBA Playoff round two reactions + WNBA opening weekend takeaways
We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue dissecting second-round playoff action! They salute the Thunder and Knicks for their sweeps of the Lakers and Sixers, respectively, then dig into what comes next for LeBron's future and the Sixers as a whole. They also react to both Cavs-Pistons and Wolves-Spurs being tied at 2-2, and discuss the important battlegrounds heading into each best-of-three sprint. From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to react to the opening slate of regular-season hoops! They bounce around the league with their early observations, highlighting the schemes and player performances that caught their eye from the weekend. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 1:11 Lakers-Thunder 16:14 Cavaliers-Pistons 29:34 Knicks-Sixers 40:14 Spurs-Timberwolves 46:36 WNBA opening weekend takeaways 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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