The Dunker Spot

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give a quick salute to Jamahl Mosely and the Magic, then answer more questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- Jamahl Mosley, Magic agree to extension4:45 -- What's going on with the Washington Mystics?11:45 -- What makes a good defender/defense?19:00 -- How will guards factor into the All-Defense discussion?28:45 -- What should be considered a big lead in today's NBA?32:00 -- How do coaches set, manage, and adjust expectations throughout a season?46:00 -- How should coaches talk to players about development?49:45 -- What's behind the RJ Barrett breakout in Toronto?56:45 -- Evaluating Jaren Jackson Jr.'s (defensive) season1:02:00 -- How concerned should we be about the Knicks' minutes distribution?1:11:00 -- Free Throws 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. check the temperature on a few teams and players around the league, then reveal their All-Defense teams with roughly a month to go.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- Faith in New Orleans Pelicans' center room10:30 -- A quick Sacramento Kings temperature check11:45 -- New York Knicks' offense16:45 -- Orlando Magic's offense25:00 -- Thoughts on the Bulls' recent stretch27:00 -- Jayson Tatum's recent struggles32:30 -- Indiana Pacers temperature check42:30 -- Players That Make Us Think, starting with Brook Lopez48:00 -- Terry Rozier53:30 -- Jalen Green57:15 -- Player Shoutouts59:00 -- All-Defense1:07:00 -- NBA news 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest injury news, talk through a pair of buyout signings, provide a quick update on Caitlin Clark, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- Injury news (Karl-Anthony Towns, Ben Simmons and others)10:30 -- Transaction Talk (Patty Mills to Miami, Shake Milton to New York, Kelly Olynyk extension)21:15 -- Caitlin Clark/Indiana Fever question25:00 -- Suns/Clippers questions (in light of the Devin Booker/Russell Westbrook injuries)29:30 -- Mailbag, starting with how we manage expectations in our analysis49:30 -- Dunker Spot nicknames + the three phases of defense53:30 -- End of game strategy, featuring Jayson Tatum1:01:00 -- Screen-the-Screener talk1:09:00 -- Who are the bad matchups for the Thunder?1:16:30 -- OKC's big room + respect for the Magic1:27:00 -- Arike Ogunbowale & Satou Sabally synergy + AJ Green usage1:33:00 -- How would you game plan against the Celtics?1:38:30 -- Free Throws 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are back to bounce around the league with their observations from the week.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:45 -- Teams That impressed, starting with the Boston Celtics7:45 -- Miami Heat21:45 -- Teams That Make Us Think, starting with the Oklahoma City Thunder37:00 -- West Play-In temperature check (PHX, DAL, GSW, LAL)54:00 -- Minnesota Timberwolves1:01:30 -- Player Shoutouts1:12:00 -- Award updates (Player of the Week, Rookie of the Month) + free throws 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest (W)NBA news, examine the potential Team USA Men's roster, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:15 -- WNBA News (Breanna Stewart, Sparks-Sky trade, Rebekah Gardner)8:30 -- NBA News (Patrick Williams, Steve Kerr, Buyout updates)20:15 -- Lakers/Clippers reaction33:30 -- Team USA thoughts41:30 -- Mailbag, starting with late-game offense & why teams slow down48:30 -- Potential landing spots for Allie Quigley if she returns51:15 -- If Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark were in the same draft class, who goes #1?55:30 -- What role have defenses played in the offensive explosion?1:11:00 -- What makes a good road team?1:17:30 -- Exploring the logic behind the Pistons' rotation pattern1:25:00 -- Cam Thomas' MIP case1:29:30 -- Jalen Williams or Anthony Edwards as a driver?1:32:00 -- Rank 'em time + a playoff confidence check1:39:00 -- Free Throws 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with post-All-Star break observations.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS2:00 -- Teams That impressed, starting with the Boston Celtics9:00 -- Denver Nuggets17:15 -- Milwaukee Bucks35:00 -- Charlotte Hornets45:45 -- Dallas Mavericks51:15 -- Teams That Make Us Think, starting with the Phoenix Suns1:00:30 -- Philadelphia 76ers + New York Knicks (working through injuries)1:05:15 -- Sacramento Kings + a newsbreak from Steve1:08:15 -- Player Shoutouts (Victor Wembanyama, Ayo Dosunmu, Herb Jones, Amen Thompson, De'Andre Hunter) 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest NBA news, answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag, then highlight players they're excited to watch in the "second half" of the season.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- NBA news (Mike Conley, Kevin Ollie, Lester Quiñones, Otto Porter Jr.)13:15 -- Mailbag, starting with the idea of some stars being overtasked34:15 -- Growth areas for the young Rockets44:30 -- How can the Magic improve offensively?51:15 -- Exploring Paolo Banchero's pathway to an All-NBA selection56:45 -- Are the Thunder ready for a deep playoff run?1:05:30 -- Checking in on the Tyrese Haliburton-Pascal Siakam duo1:15:30 -- Is a lead guard a necessity or bonus for Scottie Barnes?1:19:15 -- Should the Hawks shift their frontcourt rotation?1:23:45 -- What to watch for with the Pistons post-ASB1:27:30 -- Who we're excited to watch moving forward 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. reflect on this year's All-Star Weekend, check in on a few award races, then catch up on the latest (W)NBA news.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- Thoughts on the All-Star Game19:00 -- Favorite moments from the weekend34:30 -- Coach of the Year check-in44:15 -- Most Improved Player50:15 -- Sixth Man of the Year54:00 -- Nets fire Jacque Vaughn1:02:15 -- Free agency news (Danilo Gallinari, Delon Wright and more) 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest (W)NBA news, make their All-Star Weekend predictions, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS2:15 -- Stefanie Dolson's fit with the Washington Mystics12:15 -- Thaddeus Young's fit with the Phoenix Suns17:45 -- All-Star Weekend predictions35:15 -- Mailbag, starting with offensive rebound philosophy40:30 -- Ranking the offensive advantages we enjoy watching play out45:30 -- The evolution of cross-matching51:30 -- Letting players problem-solve vs stepping in as a coach + Bilal Coulibaly usage58:00 -- Tyler Herro's role + when (if ever) should the Heat pivot from Jimmy Butler?1:11:00 -- PJ Tucker news break 1:14:45 -- Nekias vs. Steve's willingness to press the eject button on a team1:21:45 -- Scottie Barnes' growth as a top option1:26:00 -- How to make the All-Star game more competitive1:28:30 -- How to coach a struggling player + are the Mystics now cursed?1:32:15 -- Ranking potential Conference Finals matchups1:38:00 -- Players Nekias and Steve will never give up on 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the debuts of several players on their new teams post-trade deadline. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:40 -- Daniel Gafford, PJ Washington in Dallas18:20 -- Bojan Bogdanovic, Alec Burks in New York25:30 -- Buddy Hield, Cam Payne in Philadelphia36:30 -- Royce O'Neale in Phoenix42:30 -- Patrick Beverley in Milwaukee48:15 -- Dennis Schröder in Brooklyn53:15 -- Kelly Olynyk, Ochai Agbaji in Toronto57:45 -- New faces in Charlotte 1:03:00 -- Simone Fontecchio in Detroit1:06:15 -- Buyout updates (Spencer Dinwiddie, Kyle Lowry, Bismack Biyombo, Marcus Morris and more) 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest WNBA transaction news, then dig into a busy NBA Trade Deadline Day. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS2:00 -- Elena Delle Donne steps away from basketball6:30 -- Nneka Ogwumike to the Storm17:30 -- Mercury trade for Kahleah Copper34:15 -- Other news (Diamond DeShields, Candace Parker, Lexie Brown, OG Anunoby)37:45 -- Simone Fontecchio to Detroit41:00 -- Xavier Tillman to Boston44:45 -- Monte Morris to Minnesota49:00 -- Buddy Hield to Philadelphia56:00 -- Kelly Olynyk, Ochai Agbaji to Toronto1:00:30 -- Gordon Hayward to Oklahoma City1:06:30 -- Bojan Bogdanovic, Alec Burks to New York1:14:00 -- Daniel Gafford to Dallas1:18:45 -- PJ Washington to Dallas1:24:00 -- Dennis Schröder to Brooklyn1:28:30 -- Royce O'Neale to Phoenix1:32:45 -- Patrick Beverley to Milwaukee1:36:00 -- Doug McDermott (back) to Indiana1:37:30 -- Jaden Springer to Boston1:39:30 -- Other moves (Dalano Banton, Spencer Dinwiddie waived and more)1:42:00 -- The quickest All-Star Weekend update of all-time 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest (W)NBA news, and break down the superb play of the Cleveland Cavaliers.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- Joel Embiid, Sixers trade deadline discussion13:00 -- Zach LaVine, Bulls trade deadline discussion19:15 -- Steven Adams trade22:30 -- All-Star reserves + 3PT Shootout thoughts37:15 -- Cleveland Cavaliers discussion1:06:00 -- WNBA Free Agency Update (Bec Allen-Moriah Jefferson S&T, Astou Ndour-Fall, Monique Billings) 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down a very, very, VERY active first day of WNBA free agency.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- NBA News (Julius Randle, Marc Gasol*, All-Star Weekend, January awards)6:30 -- WNBA re-signings (Satou Sabally, Jonquel Jones, and more)14:00 -- Jordin Canada sign-and-trade to the Dream23:00 -- Sparks-Storm trade (opened cap space for Skylar Diggins-Smith)26:00 -- Lynx-Sun trade (Tiffany Mitchell, Natisha Hiedeman)31:00 -- Skylar Diggins-Smith to the Storm37:30 -- Natasha Cloud to the Mercury + Elena Delle Donne check-in45:45 -- Courtney Williams to the Lynx51:15 -- Megan Gustafson to the Aces55:45 -- Mystics check-in (Karlie Samuelson, DiDi Richards)58:15 -- Dream check-in (Aerial Powers, Tina Charles)1:08:45 -- Rachel Banham to the Sun1:12:30 -- Lindsay Allen to the Sky + Nneka check-in1:17:30 -- Fever check-in (Katie Lou Samuelson, Damiris Dantas)1:22:00 -- Ivana Dojkić to the Liberty 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. check in on the two hottest teams in the league -- the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers -- then catch up on the latest news.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- New York Knicks34:00 -- Los Angeles Clippers1:06:00 -- All-Star thoughts1:14:30 -- WNBA Free Agency Update (Alanna Smith, Layshia Clarendon, Kalani Brown) 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the latest news & happenings within WNBA free agency, then dig into the latest transactions and job swaps around the NBA.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS2:00 -- WNBA Free Agency update18:30 -- Adrian Griffin/Doc Rivers/Bucks discussion46:15 -- Wes Unseld Jr/Wizards52:45 -- Terry Rozier trade/early impressions1:15:30 -- ROY questions via mailbag1:31:30 -- Mailbag 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. dig into a couple of marquee matchups from the weekend, then check in on a few contending teams around the league. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS3:00 -- Nuggets-Celtics discussion 30:30 -- Thunder-Timberwolves discussion53:30 -- Bouncing around other playoff teams1:13:00 -- News/Mailbag 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Mark Schindler (WNBA.com, They've Got Now, and everything in between) to break down the Pascal Siakam trade, then preview the WNBA's free agency period.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:45 -- Exploring Pascal Siakam's fit with Indiana38:15 -- What's next for TOR?48:00 -- WNBA Free agency preview, starting with the Liberty56:30 -- Aces1:04:30 -- Skylar Diggins-Smith1:09:45 -- Elena Delle Donne1:17:45 -- Other free agents we're excited about1:24:30 -- Potential "how will this contract age?" candidates1:28:15 -- Who comes out of nowhere in this year's class? 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest (W)NBA news, break down the Wizards-Pistons trade from the weekend, check in on All-Star voting, then bounce around the league with observations.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:25 -- (W)NBA News (Elena Delle Donne, Vince Williams)11:40 -- Wizards-Pistons trade21:55 -- All-Star voting update21:10 -- Teams That Impressed (OKC, MIN, UTA)50:40 -- A Hawks rant 1:00:25 -- Player shoutouts1:08:40 -- Free Throws 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest (breaking) news, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:15 -- NBA News (Erik Spoelstra, Injury updates, Kawhi Leonard)16:30 -- How to balance flow with intentionality within an offense24:00 -- Can (elite) passing vision be taught?31:15 -- The viability of clock-burning defense42:15 -- When is it time to move on from a draft pick?50:00 -- The prevalence of stashing a rim protector on a non-shooting wing54:15 -- How valuable is Isaiah Hartenstein to the Knicks now and moving forward?1:06:00 -- Paolo Banchero thoughts1:13:00 -- From the group chat: Paolo vs Chet1:16:30 -- A Kevin Durant-Paul George proposal1:19:30 -- Free Throws 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest Warriors news, then dig into volume two of the Rookie Report.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS2:30 -- Warriors Update8:00 -- Rookie Report, starting with Victor Wembanyama19:30 -- Chet Holmgren30:00 -- Brandon Miller 36:45 -- Scoot Henderson43:00 -- Ausar Thompson48:00 -- Bilal Coulibaly53:00 -- Dereck Lively II58:30 -- Jaime Jaquez Jr1:02:45 -- Brandin Podziemski1:08:45 -- Trayce Jackson-Davis1:13:00 -- Amen Thompson1:17:00 -- Julian Strawther1:19:30 -- YouTube 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the early returns for All-Star voting, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS2:00 -- NBA News (Nets, Ricky Rubio, Draymond Green/Gary Payton II, Franz Wagner)10:45 -- All-Star discussion31:30 -- Mailbag, starting with the state of the Lakers44:00 -- Trades, road trips and the effect on chemistry46:30 -- Exploring the Spurs' roster + how to shift the context for young teams54:30 -- Downside of stampede cuts + Knicks spacing questions1:03:30 -- How should the Celtics bolster their bench, if at all?1:09:15 -- Sam Merrill thoughts1:13:00 -- JV Coaching tips1:17:45 -- Ranking the Celtics' defensive seasons1:19:15 -- A rest-of-season player power ranking1:22:30 -- Free Throws 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down all angles of the big Raptors-Knicks trade, then dole out some New Year's resolutions across the league.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS2:00 -- Knicks-Raptors trade45:30 -- East playoff resolutions (BOS, MIL, PHI, MIA, ORL, CLE)1:01:00 -- Play-in resolutions (IND, NY, BKN, CHI)1:04:30 -- Bottom of the East (ATL, WAS, DET, CHA) 1:05:45 -- West playoff resolutions (MIN, OKC, DEN, LAC, SAC, DAL)1:14:15 -- Play-in resolutions (NO, PHX, LAL, HOU)1:18:15 -- Bottom of the West (SA, POR x2, MEM) 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest news, then close out 2023 with a mailbag.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- (W)NBA News (Player of the Week, Aaron Gordon, Kenneth Lofton, Brandon Williams)11:00 -- Can [insert small guard here] be the best player on a title team?24:30 -- Derrick White's All-Star candidacy39:00 -- How non-scoring lead guards thrive43:45 -- How PHI's offense will translate in the postseason + playoff adjustments55:30 -- Rarity of non-star, pass-shoot-defend wings1:13:30 -- Devin Booker's usage1:23:15 -- All-Tryhard Defense Team + small shot blockers1:28:30 -- Exposing our bingo cards1:33:00 -- Free Throws 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap this year’s Christmas slate, while also looking ahead for the teams involved.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS3:00 — Knicks/Bucks28:09 — Nuggets/Warriors47:00 — Lakers/Celtics1:06:00 — Heat/Celtics1:21:24 — Suns/Mavs 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. talk through the WNBA's schedule release, preview this year's Christmas Day slate, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot1:31 -- WNBA news9:45 -- NBA news11:52 -- Christmas Day previews, Knicks vs. Bucks21:13 -- Nuggets vs. Warriors31:06 -- Lakers vs. Celtics41:21 -- Sixers vs. Heat49:50 -- Suns vs. Mavs58:41 -- Mailbag1:29:52 -- Free Throws 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest NBA news, then give their early (fake) award ballots through the first quarter-ish of the season.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:45 -- NBA News (Cavs, Bradley Beal, Daryl Morey, Kenneth Lofton Jr., Draymond Green)15:30 -- MVP37:45 -- All-NBA41:30 -- Defensive Player of the Year53:00 -- All-Defense59:45 -- Rookie of the Year + All-Rookie1:03:45 -- Coach of the Year1:08:15 -- Most Improved Player1:10:45 -- Sixth Man of the Year1:12:00 -- Free Throws 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest hoops news, give their early All-Star teams in each conference, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS2:00 -- (W)NBA News (Tiffany Hayes, Draymond Green, Taj Gibson)18:00 -- All-Star talk41:00 -- Mailbag, starting with comparing stats across eras48:15 -- Identifying Spain vs. Double Drag + drop defense evaluation55:00 -- How the broadcast angle impacts basketball analysis1:00:30 -- Ideal co-stars next to Tyrese Haliburton1:06:45 -- #SteveStories + potential Knicks targets1:10:15 -- Revisiting the 2012-13 Defensive Player of the Year award1:14:00 -- Free Throws 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the WNBA draft lottery, explore how the Knicks can adjust without Mitchell Robinson, talk through the latest NBA trade rumors, recap the In-Season Tournament final, then bounce around the league with their weekly observations.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot1:30 -- W(NBA) News (WNBA draft lottery, Mitchell Robinson)13:00 -- Transaction chatter (Pascal Siakam, PJ Tucker, Bismack Biyombo/Ja Morant)20:00 -- In-Season Tournament Recap44:00 -- Steve has questions (CLE, ORL, DAL vs DEN, LAC vs HOU, BKN vs MIA, MIN vs OKC)52:00 -- Here come the Bulls?58:00 -- Teams That Make Us Think (MEM, PHI, TOR)1:10:00 -- Player Shoutouts1:15:00 -- Free Throws 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap and preview the latest In-Season Tournament action, give some quick rookie shoutouts, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS:1:30 -- (W)NBA News (Chet Holmgren, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Jaylen Nowell, Luke Kennard)3:00 -- IST Recap (IND/BOS, NO/SAC, NYK/MIL, PHX/LAL)16:30 -- IST Preview (IND/MIL, NO/LAL)26:30 -- Rookie Shoutouts38:30 -- Mailbag, starting with Ausar Thompson/Gradey Dick questions53:00 -- Dereck Lively's importance57:15 -- Bilal Coulibaly and how to evaluate role player context for rookies1:03:00 -- How to best utilize non-shooting wings1:08:15 -- Best way to contextualize team/player stats while prioritizing process over results1:22:00 -- Higher value: good offensive player or elite defensive player?1:24:15 -- Shaedon Sharpe's development track1:29:00 -- Ranking six East guards1:32:00 -- A series of rank 'ems 1:37:00 -- Free Throws 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest news, then give their early thoughts on this year's rookie class in their first edition of the 2023-24 Rookie Report.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS:2:30 -- (W)NBA News (Kristi Toliver, Injury updates)5:00 -- Early themes from the class9:00 -- Victor Wembanyama30:15 -- Chet Holmgren41:00 -- Brandon Miller 49:00 -- Ausar Thompson57:45 -- Bilal Coulibaly 1:04:00 -- Dereck Lively II1:08:45 -- Jordan Hawkins1:12:00 -- Keyonte George1:15:30 -- Jaime Jaquez Jr1:18:00 -- The Blazers (Scoot Henderson, Toumani Camara) 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Joe Viray of Golden State of Mind (SB Nation) to dissect the weird start to the season of the Golden State Warriors.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. take a deeper dive into the Orlando Magic, check back in on the Los Angeles Clippers since their lineup change, discuss how the Atlanta Hawks may adjust without Jalen Johnson, and much more.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- Teams That Impressed (CLE, ORL, PHX)45:00 -- Teams That Make Us Think (LAC, ATL)1:03:00 -- Player Shoutouts1:09:00 -- Free Throws 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. check in on the In-Season Tournament standings, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag for some holiday fun.1:15 -- In-Season Tournament update8:00 -- Mailbag (starting with how teams prioritize development)18:00 -- Teams or players that could benefit from more DHO usage32:15 -- Double-Drag evolution, and the benefits of empty corner actions41:00 -- Rim-hanging techs and Celtics iso usage51:15 -- How crowd volume can impact defensive communication54:00 -- How far can ball and body movement truly take an offense?1:04:00 -- Craig Porter Jr (Cavs) earning a rotation spot1:10:15 -- A fun big man and guard hypothetical1:17:30 -- Biggest (W)NBA player disagreements between Nekias and Steve1:27:15 -- Fantasy basketball experience1:31:30 -- Free ThrowsIf you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. examine potential landing spots for Bulls wing Zach LaVine, then bounce around the NBA for their weekly observations.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- NBA news (Zach LaVine, Injury updates)12:30 -- Teams That Impressed (MIL, MIA, OKC, SAC, BOS)42:00 -- How concerned, if at all, should we be with the Warriors?55:00 -- Steve's Questions (DET, DEN and more)1:01:00 -- Player Shoutouts1:09:30 -- Free Throws 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Caitlin Cooper for a deep dive into the Indiana Pacers. We discuss their currently-historic offense, Tyrese Haliburton's superstar leap, year two growing pains for Bennedict Mathurin, what's going on with the defense, and much more.You can subscribe to Caitlin's excellent Patreon page -- BASKETBALL, SHE WROTE -- here: https://www.patreon.com/basketballshewroteIf you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest news, salute a pair of Texas teams, dig into the early returns of the James Harden Era in Los Angeles and more.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- NBA news (Andre Iguodala, Michael Malone, Skylar Mays, Injury news)6:15 -- Teams That Impressed (Starting with Dallas)16:00 -- Houston Rockets30:00 -- What's up with the Clippers?55:45 -- Stray Thoughts (GSW, ORL)57:45 -- Player Shoutouts1:07:15 -- Free Throws 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest news, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- NBA news (NBA draft coverage, Kevin Knox, Gui Santos, Injury Report)12:00 -- Mailbag begins (Scouting process + favorite #BigMad moment)20:26 -- Lineups worthy of push notifications23:17 -- Devin Booker at point guard30:35 -- Early thoughts on the Cavaliers45:42 -- Early Jrue Holiday/Celtics thoughts49:45 -- Strategies from other sports that could apply to basketball + Magic 3-PG lineups53:58 -- Gonzaga hoopers in the NBA59:00 -- Free Throws 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest news, give their early In-Season Tournament thoughts, then bounce around the league with their weekly observations. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:15 -- NBA news (Wendell Carter Jr., CJ McCollum, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl)4:30 -- In-Season Tournament thoughts7:30 -- Teams That Impressed (ATL, PHI, MIN, UTA)37:30 -- Teams That Make Us Think (BKN, DET, NY, OKC, MIA)53:30 -- Player Shoutouts57:45 -- Free Throws 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the James Harden trade from both sides, then answers questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS:1:00 -- (W)NBA News6:00 -- James Harden42:30 -- Mailbag1:22:00 -- Free Throws 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league to give their opening week takeaways.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- Teams That Impressed (DEN, BOS, NO, DET, OKC and more)40:00 -- Teams That Make Us Think (TOR, CHI, MEM, LAL, NYK and more)56:00 -- Players That Impressed1:06:00 -- A quick Trae Young thought1:07:30 -- Free Throws 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest news around the league, circle back to a round of player extensions, then answer opening week questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS2:00 -- NBA News (Phoenix Suns, All-Star game format)7:00 -- Extension talk (Giannis, Rick Carlisle, Jaden McDaniels, Onyeka Okongwu and more)17:00 -- Quick opening night thoughts21:00 -- Mailbag1:10:00 -- Free Throws 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest (W)NBA news, give some preseason takeaways, then share their award and standings predictions heading into the 2023-24 NBA season.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- Nate Tibbetts/Phoenix Mercury10:30 -- Steven Adams17:30 -- Andre Iguodala20:30 -- Terry Stotts/Milwaukee Bucks24:00 -- Extension talk (Zach Collins, Deni Avdija, Zeke Nnaji)32:00 -- Preseason takeaways45:00 -- Award predictions (MVP, DPOY, ROY, MIP, 6MOY, COY)1:02:30 -- Western Conference predictions1:04:00 -- Eastern Conference predictions1:10:00 -- Free Throws 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. celebrate the Las Vegas Aces -- and give a quick salute to the New York Liberty -- to put a bow on the 2023 WNBA season, then preview the Atlantic Division (BOS, BKN, NYK, PHI, TOR) ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS:1:00 -- Aces-Liberty32:00 -- Boston Celtics48:00 -- Brooklyn Nets1:02:45 -- New York Knicks1:16:30 -- Philadelphia 76ers1:28:00 -- Toronto Raptors1:40:00 -- Atlantic Division prediction + top-10 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the All-WNBA teams, dig into the New York Liberty's 87-73 victory over the Las Vegas Aces, then preview the Pacific division (GSW, LAC, LAL, PHX, SAC) ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS2:00 -- All-WNBA teams8:30 -- Aces-Liberty Game 341:30 -- Golden State Warriors55:00 -- Los Angeles Clippers1:09:30 -- Los Angeles Lakers1:25:00 -- Phoenix Suns1:38:30 -- Sacramento Kings1:46:30 -- Pacific Division predictions + top-10 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the Aces' dominant 104-76 victory over the New York Liberty, bringing the Aces one game away from back-to-back titles. From there, Nekias and Steve preview the Southeast Division (ATL, CHA, MIA, ORL, WAS) ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS2:00 -- (W)NBA News (Teresa Weatherspoon, Kai Jones)4:00 -- Aces-Liberty32:00 -- Atlanta Hawks43:00 -- Charlotte Hornets54:30 -- Miami Heat1:11:30 -- Orlando Magic1:22:30 -- Washington Wizards1:34:00 -- Division prediction + top-10 players 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the Aces' 99-82 victory over the New York Liberty, then preview the Northwest Division.TIME STAMPS1:00 -- NBA News (Joel Embiid, Payton Pritchard)5:30 -- Aces-Liberty 38:30 -- Denver Nuggets47:30 -- Minnesota Timberwolves1:01:30 -- Oklahoma City1:12:30 -- Portland Trail Blazers1:24:30 -- Utah Jazz1:34:00 -- Northwest Division predictions + top-10 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the latest news, preview the WNBA Finals between the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces, wrap up their thoughts on the Southwest Division (Pelicans, Spurs), then preview the Central Division.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS0:30 -- (W)NBA News (Reggie Bullock, WNBA expansion)5:00 -- Aces/Liberty preview39:30 -- New Orleans Pelicans52:00 -- San Antonio Spurs1:05:00 -- Southwest division prediction + top-10 players1:06:30 -- Chicago Bulls1:20:00 -- Cleveland Cavaliers1:31:00 -- Detroit Pistons1:41:00 -- Indiana Pacers1:51:30 -- Milwaukee Bucks1:57:30 -- Central division prediction + top-10 players 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the latest transaction news -- headlined by the Jrue Holiday trade -- say farewell to the Connecticut Sun and Dallas Wings, then begin their NBA season preview with (most of) the Southwest Division.**Programming note: Due to time, the Pelicans and Spurs will be discussed on the next episode**If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- NBA news (Jrue Holiday, Cam Payne, Reggie Bullock, injury news)19:00 -- WNBA news (Rookie of the Year, All-Rookie)22:00 -- Liberty/Sun 32:00 -- Aces/Wings41:00 -- Dallas Mavericks58:00 -- Houston Rockets1:09:30 -- Memphis Grizzlies 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down all angles of the Damian Lillard trade, discuss the WNBA MVP announcement, recap a pair of Game 2s (Sun/Liberty, Aces/Wings) and talk through potential adjustments moving forward.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- Damian Lillard/Jrue Holiday trade51:00 -- WNBA MVP1:02:00 -- Liberty/Sun 1:24:00 -- Aces/Wings1:38:15 -- Free Throws 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

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest (W)NBA news, then dig into a pair of Game 1s from the 2023 WNBA Semifinals.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- (W)NBA News (Lamar Stevens, Defensive Player of the Year, All-Defense)11:00 -- Liberty-Sun discussion49:00 -- Aces-Wings discussion1:18:00 -- Free Throws 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