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The Dunker Spot

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. 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 Baloncesto
Episodios
  • Biggest questions for East contenders, Sparks add Nneka Ogwumike + Ariel Atkins, WNBA free agency reactions
    Apr 10 2026

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

    First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones look at the top-six in the Eastern Conference (Pistons, Celtics, Knicks, Cavaliers, Raptors, Hawks) and share their biggest questions for each team as we inch closer to the playoffs.

    From there, the guys shift to the WNBA and react to the Los Angeles Sparks making major moves -- first closing in on a trade centered around sending Rickea Jackson to the Chicago Sky for Ariel Atkins, then bringing back franchise legend Nneka Ogwumike. They discuss the fits for each move, and how those moves impact their plans moving forward.

    They continue their WNBA discussion by analyzing the Diamond Miller-to-Connecticut trade, saluting Aces wing Jackie Young -- officially the WNBA's first $1 million player -- exploring the rumor mill, and catching up on other news.

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

    1:45 Detroit Pistons
    16:30 Boston Celtics
    26:15 New York Knicks
    36:15 Cleveland Cavaliers
    43:01 Toronto Raptors
    49:28 Atlanta Hawks
    55:14 WNBA news

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    1 h y 36 m
  • Biggest Questions for West Contenders + Breaking Down the Angel Reese Trade
    Apr 7 2026

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

    First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones look at the top-six in the Western Conference (Thunder, Spurs, Nuggets, Lakers, Rockets, Wolves) and share their biggest questions for each team as we inch closer to the playoffs.

    From there, the guys shift to the WNBA and react to the Chicago Sky's shocking trade of Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream. They explore the logic behind it, evaluate the trade package itself, and discuss Angel's fit with the Dream.

    Sticking with the W, the guys give their big takeaways from Friday's expansion draft and catch up on other news.

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

    3:33 Oklahoma City Thunder
    14:19 San Antonio Spurs
    22:12 Denver Nuggets
    27:00 Los Angeles Lakers
    33:20 Houston Rockets
    41:43 Minnesota Timberwolves
    47:38 Dream acquire Angel Reese
    01:12:46 Expansion Draft reaction
    01:21:11 Other WNBA news (Mystics, Aces, Liberty)

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

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    1 h y 31 m
  • Cavaliers Deep Dive, Lakers Lose Luka + Sky Trade Thoughts
    Apr 3 2026

    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) to discuss all things Cleveland Cavaliers! They talk through schematic shifts compared to last season, James Harden's addition, Donovan Mitchell's shift in responsibility, the (hidden) growth of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, lineup questions and much more.

    From there, the guys react to the latest injury news. More specifically: how equipped are the Lakers to deal with Luka Doncic's hamstring injury? Nekias also provides a list of notable names to watch in terms of award eligibility (Wemby, Jokic, Kawhi, Ausar and more).

    Finally, the guys discuss the Chicago Sky's pair of trades ahead of Friday's expansion draft. They talk through the logic of the moves, and debate if they were ultimately worth making.

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

    1:50 Cavs discussion, starting with how the team has shifted schematically

    31:26 Evaluating the Donovan Mitchell-James Harden partnership

    44:52 Putting Evan Mobley's season in its proper context

    56:04 Jarrett Allen's leap in aggression

    1:09:52 Who's the ideal 5th starter/closer?

    1:23:09 Lakers without Luka Doncic

    1:30:00 Award Eligibility Watch

    1:32:25 Chicago Sky expansion draft trades

    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 h y 42 m
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