The Dunker Spot

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!
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!
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com
01:240 -- Samson joins the show!
57:40 -- Team USA thoughts
01:13:40 -- All-Rookie conversation

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

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!
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.
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com
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

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

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!
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.
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com
0:51 -- Coup joins the show!
51:57 -- Team USA thoughts
01:15:40 -- FIBA World Cup shoutouts (France, Emma Meesseman, Puerto Rico)

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

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!
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.
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com
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

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

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

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.

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

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

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