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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 Basketball
Episodes
  • Giannis & LaMelo on the move, Marina Mabrey makes history + tales from Vegas
    Jun 26 2026

    We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

    First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down the biggest trades of the week -- Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, LaMelo Ball to Minnesota, and the three-teamer that landed Julius Randle in Brooklyn and Nic Claxton in Chicago.

    On the WNBA side, the guys talk through Marina Mabrey's historic night, a two-game contender gut check from the Las Vegas Aces, and the latest round of All-Star voting.

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

    1:40 -- Giannis traded to Heat
    26:21— LaMelo traded to Timberwolves
    50:28— Julius Randle to Brooklyn, Nic Claxton to Chicago
    55:48 -- NBA rumors (Jaylen Brown, Jalen Duren)
    01:00:11 — Marina Mabrey drops 53
    0:1:10:08 -- Aces vs Liberty/Wings
    0:1:23:06 -- WNBA All-Star voting update

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • 2026 NBA Draft preview + WNBA weekend takeaways
    Jun 22 2026

    We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

    First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Ben Pfeifer (EssentiallySports, Swish Theory) to talk all things NBA Draft! Ben shares his scouting philosophy and how it's evolved, then digs deep into this year's class.

    From there, the guys shift to the W to take stock of the league after a fun weekend of hoops. They discuss Angel Reese's growing comfort in Atlanta, the Washington Mystics’ impressive road wins over the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx, and even bring back the Panic Meter to check in on the Liberty, Golden State Valkyries, and Indiana Fever.

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


    01:08 Is the Giannis Sweepstakes impacting any draft work/projections?
    5:53 Evolution of the scouting process
    16:50 AJ Dybantsa vs Darryn Peterson vs Cam Boozer
    29:45 rarity + draft range of Aday Mara
    33:21 What are people missing with Caleb Wilson?
    38:45 Examining the guard group
    54:27 Examining the frontcourt (wings, forwards, passing bigs)
    01:07:31 Angel Reese thriving in Atlanta
    01:16:53 The Mystics' big weekend
    01:24:05 Panic Meter (Valkyries, Liberty, Fever)

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

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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • What brought us joy with Zach Lowe, WNBA tiers + Chelsea Gray interview
    Jun 19 2026

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

    First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones put a bow on the 2025-26 season. They're joined by the great Zach Lowe to talk about the things that brought them joy this season. The trio discusses their favorite games, player performances, stretches of team play, breakout seasons, league trends and more.

    From there, the guys shift to the W to take stock of the league after Commissioner's Cup group play. Nekias and Steve share their league tiers -- the contenders, near-contenders, hopefuls and rebuilding groups -- before reacting to the first returns for All-Star voting.

    Finally, the guys are joined by Las Vegas Aces star Chelsea Gray -- the Point Gawd! -- for a wide-ranging interview including the Aces' offense, her relationship with Becky Hammon, the growth of A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young, controlling the team's music, Love Island and much more.

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

    3:45 -- What brought us joy with Zach Lowe
    51:22 -- WNBA Tier rankings
    01:23:55-- WNBA All-Star first returns
    01:32:38 -- Chelsea Gray interview

    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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    2 hrs and 7 mins
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