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• VJ Edgecombe's Stellar Season, Rookie Rankings and Unrivaled Rosters Announced

  It's time to check on the rookies!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their early impression on 10 of the top rookies from this year's class, digging into what they like and some things they'll be keeping an eye on. The plan is to do a rookie-centric episode at the beginning of each month, with a rotating cast of names to discuss.After that, the guys give their early impressions of each of the eight Unrivaled rosters and discuss their early favorites.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/thedunkerspot(1:59) — VJ Edgecombe (Sixers)(13:58) — Cedric Coward (Grizzlies)(21:53) — Cooper Flagg (Mavs)(32:29) — Dylan Harper (Spurs)(40:09) — Kon Knueppel (Hornets)(47:00) — Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans)(52:34) — Collin Murray-Boyles (Raptors)(01:00:20) — Tre Johnson (Wizards)(01:07:13) — Ryan Kalkbrenner (Hornets)(01:11:52) — Derik Queen (Pelicans)(01:17:56) — Quick shoutouts (Sion James, Will Richard, Hugo Gonzalez, Jazz)(01:19:27) — Early thoughts on Unrivaled, Season 2(01:27:28) — Free Throws 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv

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• Thunder Keep Rolling, Lakers Surging and More Weekend Takeaways

  We're bouncing around the league again!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones "Roam the Baseline" with a few Western Conference shoutouts — and a hat tip to a hot start out East. Then, it's time for an identity check for a few teams looking to find themselves. The show closes with player shoutouts, free throws, and an apology to Saints fans.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/thedunkerspot(1:15) — Lakers(12:25) — Thunder(19:27) — Blazers(25:32) — Bulls(34:39) — Mavericks(49:27) — Spurs(52:07) — Knicks(54:12) — Suns(56:46) — Making us sad (Pelicans, Grizzlies, Nets)(59:45) — Hawks(01:01:03) — Jazz(01:03:02) — Player shoutouts(01:16:43) — Free Throws 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv

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• Austin Reaves Dominating for Lakers, Rockets Finding Their Groove + What's Spooking You

  We've got a Halloween-themed episode of the Dunker Spot today!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on a few Western conference teams, then have some fun as they bounce around the league. They discuss what's spooking them — good or bad — in the early portion of the season. Then, they close with a round of Trick or Treat, a game where they discuss some interesting early trends and decide if it's unsustainable (trick) or something they believe in (treat).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/thedunkerspot(1:09) — Lakers/Blazers League Pass Strategy Stream announcement(2:00) — Lakers(8:59) — Wolves(21:32) — Rockets(23:55) — Clippers(29:49) — What's Spooking You? (Steph, SGA, KAT, Pelicans, Cavs, Celtics and more)(50:47) — Trick or Treat (Bucks, Bulls, Nuggets, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and more)(1:04:46) — Free Throws 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv

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• Wemby & Giannis' Dominance + NBA Opening Week Takeaways

  We're roughly a week into the 2025-26 regular season, and the guys have you covered with analysis! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give more of their early takeaways and questions from the season, including: the early dominance of Wemby and Giannis, the Heat pressing the turbo button, the Magic's shaky offense, the Raptors shaky defense, and much more.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/thedunkerspot(:32) Introduction(1:25) Teams Impressing Us: San Antonio Spurs(14:31) Teams Impressing Us: Miami Heat(21:44) Teams Impressing Us: Milwaukee Bucks(28:52) Teams Impressing Us: Denver Nuggets(34:15) Teams Impressing Us: Philadelphia 76ers(41:07) Teams making us think: New York Knicks(45:51) Teams making us think: Orlando Magic(49:42) Teams making us think: Houston Rockets(51:36) Teams making us think: Detroit Pistons(55:13) Teams making us think: Toronto Raptors(1:00:06) Teams making us think: Utah Jazz(1:04:18) Player Shoutouts(1:17:34) Free Throws 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv

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• Warriors Beat Nuggets in OT Thriller, SGA Scores 55 to Top Pacers + Early Season Observations

  The NBA regular season is underway, and the guys have you covered with analysis! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down some of their early takeaways from the first few days of the season. You'll get thoughts on contenders like the Thunder and Warriors, superstars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama, and much more.The show closes with WNBA news, as three head coaching jobs are slated to be filled soon. You'll get our quick thoughts on the Toronto Tempo, Portland Fire and Dallas Wings.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/thedunkerspot(:33) Introduction(1:28) Warriors vs. Nuggets recap(17:58) Thunder vs Pacers recap(34:01) Bounce around the NBA(45:09) More teams using full court pressure(47:06) Raptors vs. Hawks recap(51:23) Heat vs. Magic recap(55:32) Hornets vs. Nets recap(59:50) Lakers defense(1:03:26) DeAndre Jordan signs with Pelicans(1:04:02) WNBA coaching hires 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv

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