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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 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)

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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

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    1 h y 42 m
  • The Clippers look dangerous + WNBA expansion draft preview
    Mar 31 2026

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

    Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the epic turnaround of the Los Angeles Clippers! After a 6-21 start, they've gone a ridiculous 33-15 over their last 48 games. The guys discuss Kawhi Leonard's play, how Darius Garland and Bennedict Mathurin have slotted into their new home and how dangerous they could be in a playoff setting.

    From there, the guys react to the latest foundational news in the NBA. Anti-tanking measures are coming, and we may be on the cusp of two new teams joining the league soon. They talk through the latest proposals and debate whether the league needs to add two teams right now.

    Finally, it's time to talk about the upcoming WNBA expansion draft! We have the rules and the timing (April 3, 3:30 ET) -- now it's time to discuss who may actually be joining new rosters. The guys go team by team, talking through the five players each team may choose to protect. Strategy and shenanigans may be afoot!

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



    1:30 Los Angeles Clippers check-in
    26:28 NBA anti-tanking proposals
    44:17 Should the NBA expand?
    49:03 WNBA expansion draft expectations

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

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    🎧 Spotify

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

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    1 h y 45 m
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