The Dunker Spot

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

On the NBA side, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones bounce around the league with thoughts and observations from this weekend! Salutes are in order for the Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks, as well as players ranging from superstars like Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum, to stars-in-their-roles like Paul Reed and Neemias Queta.

On the WNBA side, the guys react to the Golden State Valkyries securing their first championship -- in two seasons! -- with a gritty Game 7 victory over the Atlanta Dream. They salute the journeys of both teams, then close with thoughts about the New York Liberty deciding to part ways with head coach Chris DeMarco.

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(2:23) Golden State Warriors
(19:34) Dallas Mavericks
(39:10) Player shoutouts (Victor Wembanyama, Jayson Tatum, Luka Doncic, Jeremiah Fears and more)
(52:09) The Golden State Valkyries are champions
(1:18:24) Respect the journey of the Atlanta Dream
(1:28:09) New York Liberty part ways with head coach Chris DeMarco

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

On the NBA side, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones salute the hot starts of the Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trail Blazers before going into game mode! They turn to the panic meter to check on the Knicks, Nuggets, Suns and others, then play "Trick or Treat" with a few early season trends.

On the WNBA side, the guys react to the Atlanta Dream's series-tying 80-69 win over the Golden State Valkyries, then look ahead to potential adjustments we may see in the pivotal Game 7.

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01:00 -- Memphis Grizzlies

16:00 -- Portland Trail Blazers

27:00 -- Panic Meter (Knicks, Hawks, Nuggets, Suns, Thunder)

42:030 -- Trick or Treat (Cooper Flagg, Spurs' starting lineup, Wolves dominance and more)

52:00 -- Dream take Game 6 (+ Game 7 look-ahead)

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

On the NBA side, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones bounce around the league with thoughts and observations from the opening weekend of action. Salutes are in order for the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers (and the Wolves & Pistons); a check-in is warranted for the winless Miami Heat.

On the WNBA side, the guys react to back-to-back victories from the Golden State Valkyries (67-62, 64-55) to take a 3-2 series lead, then look ahead to potential adjustments we may see in Game 6.

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TIME STAMPS

01:30 -- Houston Rockets

15:00 -- Los Angeles Lakers

32:30 -- What's up with the Miami Heat?

45:15 -- Player shoutouts (Ty Jerome, Tyrese Maxey, Jayson Tatum, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Ja'Kobe Walter)

48:20 -- Valkyries take Game 4 & 5 (+ Game 6 look-ahead)

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We finally have NBA regular season action to break down! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones bounce around the league with thoughts and observations.

On the WNBA side, the guys react to the Atlanta Dream's 97-71 victory over the Golden State Valkyries in Game 3, then look ahead to potential adjustments in Game 4.

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TIME STAMPS

01:43 -- Philadelphia 76ers

21:00 -- Cleveland Cavaliers

26:10 -- Thunder/Nuggets

40:10 -- Wolves/Heat

45:15 -- Rapid fire, starting with the Detroit Pistons

47:55 -- Damian Lillard shines

51:45 -- Tyrese Haliburton's return

54:45 -- Ty Jerome drops 45

58:03 -- Dream take Game 3 (+ Game 4 look-ahead)

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First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones talk through the candidates they'll be keeping an eye on for each of the major individual awards -- favorites, strong second-tier candidates, and darkhorse cases to monitor as the season goes on.

On the WNBA side, the guys talk through the first two games of the WNBA Finals. They discuss the overall defensive battle, Angel Reese's historic performance in Game 2, the fight for space, key lineup decisions, potential adjustments we may see in Game 3 and much more.

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TIME STAMPS

02:55 -- MVP

14:45 -- Defensive Player of the Year

25:20 -- Rookie of the Year

30:30 -- 6th Man of the Year

37:00 -- Most Improved Player

40:50 -- Coach of the Year

50:30 -- WNBA Finals Game 1 + 2 discussion

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First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones wrap up their preview series with the Atlantic division (Knicks, Celtics, Sixers, Raptors, Nets).

On the WNBA side, the guys preview the upcoming Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream.

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TIME STAMPS

02:00 -- New York Knicks

12:30 -- Boston Celtics

23:00 -- Philadelphia 76ers

33:50 -- Toronto Raptors

42:50 -- Brooklyn Nets

50:20 -- Valkyries-Dream preview

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First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the Southeast division (Heat, Hawks, Magic, Wizards, Hornets), then they're joined by Hornets center Moussa Diabaté for a wide-ranging conversation

On the WNBA side, the guys salute the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries for their second round sweeps, then look ahead to what's next for the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces.

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01:40 -- Miami Heat

16:41 -- Atlanta Hawks

25:30 -- Orlando Magic

32:40 -- Washington Wizards

40:00 -- Charlotte Hornets

45:00 -- Moussa Diabaté joins the show!

01:03:00 -- Salute to the Atlanta Dream

01:19:00 -- What's next for the New York Liberty?

01:25:00 -- Salute to the Golden State Valkyries

01:37:00 -- What's next for the Las Vegas Aces?

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First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the Pacific division (Lakers, Suns, Clippers, Warriors, Kings).

On the WNBA side, the guys recap the Dream's Game 2 win over the Liberty, as well as the Valkyries' win over the Aces, then talk through potential adjustments we may see in each Game 3.

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01:40 -- Los Angeles Lakers
16:05 -- Phoenix Suns
27:26 -- Los Angeles Clippers
36:07 -- Golden State Warriors
46:03 -- Sacramento Kings
51:34 -- Dream-Liberty
01:11:26 -- Valkyries-Aces

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First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the Northwest division (Thunder, Nuggets, Timberwolves, Trail Blazers, Jazz).

On the WNBA side, the guys recap the Dream's Game 1 win over the Liberty, as well as the Valkyries' win over the Aces, then talk through potential adjustments we may see in each Game 2.

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01:22 -- Oklahoma City Thunder
14:06 -- Denver Nuggets
23:55 -- Minnesota Timberwolves
34:58 -- Portland Trail Blazers
42:29 — Utah Jazz
49:41 -- Dream-Liberty
01:11:46 -- Valkyries-Aces

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First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to the Pistons and Jalen Duren finally agreeing to a new deal. From there, the guys preview the Southwest division (Spurs, Rockets, Mavericks, Pelicans, Grizzlies).

On the WNBA side, the guys recap an epic Game 3 between the Aces and Fever, preview the upcoming Dream-Liberty series, then look ahead to Friday's Game 3 between the Valkyries and Wings and each team's biggest question in a potential Aces matchup.

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0:44 -- Jalen Duren re-signs
6:16 -- San Antonio Spurs
22:06 -- Houston Rockets
35:29 -- Dallas Mavericks
42:35 -- New Orleans Pelicans
47:55 -- Memphis Grizzlies
55:22-- Aces-Fever
01:01:57 -- Dream-Liberty preview
01:24:52 -- Valkyries-Wings + look-ahead

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First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the NBA teams in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference.

They go in-depth on the chances of the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers to make a deep run this season, discuss the exciting prospects on the Chicago Bulls roster, ask if the Milwaukee Bucks have a chip on their shoulder this season and much more!

On the WNBA side, the pair go over the first games of the first round of the 2026 WNBA playoffs! They discussed the marvelous performances of A’Ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart, their most fun matchups and what adjustments teams need to make going forward.

0:15 Central Division preview
01:30 Pistons
15:26 Pacers
29:26 Bulls
39:15 Bucks
48:16 Aces vs. Fever takeaways & questions
01:03:43 Liberty vs. Lynx takeaways & questions
01:22:13 Dream vs. Mystics takeaways & questions
01:28:49 Valkyries vs. Wings takeaways & questions

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First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Justin Rowan and Carter Rodriguez (The Chase Down Podcast) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Cleveland Cavaliers. They talk about the team's perception, what's needed to make the James Harden/Donovan Mitchell partnership work, next steps for Evan Mobley, the addition of Peyton Watson and much more!

On the WNBA side, the guys preview the first round of the 2026 playoffs! They discuss the matchups, key battlegrounds, potential X-Factors and schematic twists that could determine the winner of each series.

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0:47 -- Justin & Carter join the show!
56:58 -- Aces/Fever
01:12:36 -- Lynx/Liberty
01:22:30 -- Dream/Mystics
01:30:40 -- Valkyries/Wings

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First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by David Lee (The Hardwood Collective, Hawks Film Room) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Atlanta Hawks. They talk about the Hawks' electric run post-Trae Young trade, next steps for Jalen Johnson, what people miss about Dyson Daniels, Lu Dort's addition and much more!

On the WNBA side, the guys give their final thoughts on this year's MVP, All-WNBA, Defensive Player of the Year, and All-Defense races.

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(1:51) David joins the show!
(54:01) MVP discussion
(1:14:32) All-WNBA teams
(1:22:30) Defensive Player of the Year
(1:36:27) All-Defense teams

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First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Jason Timpf (Hoops Tonight, The Volume) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Los Angeles Lakers. They talk through the Lakers' offseason roster overhaul, next steps for Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, what to expect from Walker Kessler, early thoughts on how the Lakers may look to defend, and much more!

On the WNBA side, the guys go back and forth on their biggest questions and storylines entering the final sprint before the postseason arrives. From there, Minnesota Lynx star Natasha Howard joins the show to discuss her new book (The Vision Through My Lens: My Life in Basketball and Beyond), her basketball journey, the dominance of this year's Lynx team and more.

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01:05 -- Jason joins the show for Lakers check-in
01:07:02 -- Biggest post-World Cup questions
01:15:29 -- Natasha Howard joins the show

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First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Samson Folk (Raptors Republic) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Toronto Raptors. They talk through the finally completed Kawhi Leonard trade and how he fits on both ends, Scottie Barnes' growth and two-way usage, the importance of RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, the budding stardom of Collin Murray-Boyles and much more!

On the WNBA side, the guys discuss their big and small picture takeaways from Team USA's gold-winning weekend, then talk through their candidates for this year's All-Rookie team. It may be time for a second team!

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01:240 -- Samson joins the show!
57:40 -- Team USA thoughts
01:13:40 -- All-Rookie conversation

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First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Noa Dalzell (CelticsBlog, You Got Boston! Podcast) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Boston Celtics. They talk through last year's "surprising" success, the Jaylen Brown/Paul George swap, expectations for Jayson Tatum, potential role shifts from Derrick White and Payton Pritchard, and much more.

On the WNBA side, the guys discuss their big and small picture takeaways from Team USA's historic win against Hungary, preview this weekend's semifinals matchups (USA-Spain, Germany-France), then talk through their top Coach of the Year candidates.

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01:22 -- Noa joins the show!
55:24 -- Team USA thoughts
01:07:58 -- FIBA World Cup semifinals preview
01:21:11 -- Coach of the Year

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First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined again by Couper Moorhead (HEAT.com, After The Buzzer Podcast) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Miami Heat. They talk through the Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson acquisitions, next steps for Bam Adebayo, the importance of Andrew Wiggins and Davion Mitchell, potential lineup combinations (#TallBall?) and much more.

On the WNBA side, the guys discuss their big-picture and small-picture takeaways from Team USA's nail-biting win against Italy and their blowout win against Czechia.

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0:51 -- Coup joins the show!
51:57 -- Team USA thoughts
01:15:40 -- FIBA World Cup shoutouts (France, Emma Meesseman, Puerto Rico)

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First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to the latest news around the NBA. Ben Simmons is making his return, signing a one-year deal with the Kings! The Rockets and Amen Thompson agreed to a hefty -- but non-max -- rookie extension! The Clippers investigation has finally reached its end; the punishment is DAUNTING and leaves some critical long-term, team-building questions for the Clippers moving forward.

Next, the guys are joined by Dane Moore (The Dane Moore NBA Podcast) for a wide-ranging conversation about the Minnesota Timberwolves. They talk through the LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga acquisitions, next steps for Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels, the importance of Rudy Gobert (and the non-Gobert minutes), potential lineup combinations and much more.

On the WNBA side, the guys react to the breaking news that commissioner Cathy Engelbert will be retiring at the end of the calendar year. From there, they discuss their big and small picture takeaways from Team USA's 94-61 victory over China.

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01:32 -- Ben Simmons to the Kings
09:25 -- Amen Thompson gets PAID
13:25 -- Clippers get punished
17:23 -- Dane Moore joins for Wolves talk!
01:14:01 -- Cathy Engelbert set to retire
01:20:02 -- Team USA/China thoughts

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First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones share their most interesting players heading into the 2026-27 season. The players range from superstars returning or going on revenge tours to new faces in new places to players facing contract extensions or role shifts and much more.

On the WNBA side, the guys take a look at the current playoff picture, using it to check in on all eight teams. The conversation features thoughts on the Lynx's last two losses, the Wings’ winning streak, the Mystics' playoff upside (plus Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen joining Team USA's roster), the Aces adding Kalani Brown, and the guys sharing their favorite potential playoff matchups.

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02:10 -- Most interesting East players
27:10 -- Most interesting West players
55:12 -- Lynx lose two straight
01:04:04 -- Wings finding their flow
01:12:10 -- DeWanna Bonner's Dream debut
01:17:50 -- Caitlin Clark & Aliyah Boston thoughts
01:23:50 -- Mystics playoff upside
01:26:50 -- Aces sign Kalani Brown
01:31:40 -- Favorite potential playoff matchups

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

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to a pair of notable free agents coming off the board. Jonathan Kuminga is heading to Minnesota, while Bennedict Mathurin is heading to New Orleans. The guys discuss how they fit, what they add, and potential shortcomings to monitor.

On the WNBA side, the guys dive deep into the Golden State Valkyries' win streak, and share their takeaways from Thursday night's Liberty-Valkyries matchup. Later, they break down DeWanna Bonner's fit with her new team: the Atlanta Dream

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01:50 -- Jonathan Kuminga to the Wolves
31:35 -- Bennedict Mathurin to the Pelicans
43:08 -- Liberty/Valkyries takeaways
01:03:50 -- What's up with Sabrina Ionescu?
01:17:08 -- DeWanna Bonner to the Dream

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