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The Dunker Spot

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Rating
★★★★★
4.9
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508 reviews
This podcast has
530 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
Yahoo Sports
Explicit
No
Date created
2021/01/07
Latest episode
2026/11/10
Average duration
97 min.
Release period
4 days

Description

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.

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Wemby goes wild, Thunder check-in + Unrivaled rosters revealed
2026/11/10
We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! On the NBA side, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones talk through Victor Wembanyama's absurd start to the season, then deep-dive into the Oklahoma City Thunder's winning ways. They close with more rookie talk, a continuation of Friday's pod, sharing observations on Darryn Peterson (Jazz), Trevon Brazile (Nuggets) and Brayden Burries (Bucks). On the WNBA side, the guys talk through the 2027 Unrivaled rosters! For each team, they share what they're most excited about, what they're curious about and the lineup combinations they're most interested in seeing. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] (2:55) Wemby goes WILD (12:37) Oklahoma City Thunder (45:28) Darryn Peterson (50:46) Trevon Brazile (53:18) Brayden Burries (55:34) 2027 Unrivaled Rosters 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
Rookie Report Vol. 1 + What Brought Us Joy with Myles Ehrlich and Owen Pence
2026/11/06
We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! On the NBA side, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones talk about this year's rookie class! They share their early observations of Cam Boozer (MEM), Yaxel Lendeborg (GSW), AJ Dybantsa (WAS), Caleb Wilson (CHI), Darius Acuff Jr. (SAC) and Kingston Flemings (ATL).  On the WNBA side, the guys are joined by Myles Ehrlich and Owen Pence (Pull Up with Myles & Owen podcast) to help celebrate the 2026 WNBA season. They all share players, teams, moments and more that brought them joy throughout the year. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] TIME STAMPS 02:00 -- Cam Boozer 08:50 -- Yaxel Lendeborg 14:30 -- AJ Dybantsa 25:30 -- Caleb Wilson 25:20 -- Darius Acuff Jr. 41:00 -- Kingston Flemings 45:40 -- What Brought Us Joy with Myles Ehrlich and Owen Pence 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
Warriors keep winning, examining the new-look Mavs + saluting the Valkyries & Dream
2026/11/03
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.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected](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 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
Grizzlies & Blazers Impress Early, Trick or Treat + 2026 WNBA Finals Game 6 Takeaways
2026/10/30
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.  If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] 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) 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
NBA Opening Weekend + 2026 WNBA Finals Game 5 Takeaways
2026/10/27
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.  If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] 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) 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
NBA Opening Week + 2026 WNBA Finals Game 3 Takeaways
2026/10/23
We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! 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.  If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] 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) 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
2026-27 NBA Awards Watchlist + 2026 WNBA Finals Game 1 + 2 Breakdown
2026/10/20
We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! 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. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] 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 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
Atlantic Division + 2026 WNBA Finals preview
2026/10/16
We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! 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. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] 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 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
Southeast Division Preview, WNBA Semifinals Recap + Liberty/Aces offseason look-ahead
2026/10/13
We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! 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. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] 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? 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
Pacific Division preview + WNBA Semifinals Game 2 reactions
2026/10/09
We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! 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. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] 01:40 -- Los Angeles Lakers16:05 -- Phoenix Suns27:26 -- Los Angeles Clippers36:07 -- Golden State Warriors46:03 -- Sacramento Kings51:34 -- Dream-Liberty01:11:26 -- Valkyries-Aces 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
Northwest Division preview + WNBA semifinals game 1 reactions
2026/10/06
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. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] 01:22 -- Oklahoma City Thunder14:06 -- Denver Nuggets23:55 -- Minnesota Timberwolves34:58 -- Portland Trail Blazers42:29 — Utah Jazz49:41 -- Dream-Liberty01:11:46 -- Valkyries-Aces 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
Jalen Duren is back + Southwest Division Preview! Aces advance, Liberty-Dream preview + Valkyries-Wings look-ahead
2026/10/02
We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! 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. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] 0:44 -- Jalen Duren re-signs6:16 -- San Antonio Spurs22:06 -- Houston Rockets35:29 -- Dallas Mavericks42:35 -- New Orleans Pelicans47:55 -- Memphis Grizzlies55:22-- Aces-Fever01:01:57 -- Dream-Liberty preview01:24:52 -- Valkyries-Wings + look-ahead 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
NBA Central Division preview & WNBA playoffs round 1 biggest questions & takeaways
2026/09/29
We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!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 preview01:30 Pistons15:26 Pacers29:26 Bulls39:15 Bucks48:16 Aces vs. Fever takeaways & questions01:03:43 Liberty vs. Lynx takeaways & questions01:22:13 Dream vs. Mystics takeaways & questions01:28:49 Valkyries vs. Wings takeaways & questions 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
The Chase Down Podcast joins for a Cavs conversation + WNBA Playoff Preview
2026/09/25
We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! 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. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] 0:47 -- Justin & Carter join the show!56:58 -- Aces/Fever01:12:36 -- Lynx/Liberty01:22:30 -- Dream/Mystics01:30:40 -- Valkyries/Wings 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
David Lee joins for a Hawks conversation + final WNBA awards check-in
2026/09/22
We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!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.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected](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 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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4.9 out of 5
508 reviews
★★★★★
Guyyyyy yyy 2025/11/12
Boo Yahoo
Yahoo nerfed the fun episode titles :-(
★★★★★
PSH4332 2025/10/05
Spot on!!
This is a show of SUBSTANCE! I have grown too impatient with podcasts that turn everything into jokes with no relevant facts and then there are those...
★★★☆☆
Sweet Symphonist 2025/08/05
Pretty good I guess
Often enjoyable show. Often a fun rapport. But also, unfortunately, Steve Jones Jr often sounds like he is just straight up annoyed to even be doing t...
★★★★★
@arsegonian 2025/05/24
Good stuff
Listening to Steve Jones makes me feel like I’m being scolded by my father but it’s the message not the delivery lol.
★★★★★
$reviewmonkey_ 2025/02/05
Masterclass
Steve and Nekias are true lovers of ball.
★☆☆☆☆
keremozkan 2025/02/05
unpopular take here but
Spending the first 10 minutes of the podcast talking about Aaron Wiggins and the Raptors' defense is not the hilarious bit that they think it is, it's...
★★★★★
Crunchy fries 2024/11/17
Best Basketball Coverage
One of the very few pods that solely covers what matters about basketball and avoids lazy, narrative discussions.
★★☆☆☆
Bballfan75 2024/10/23
Not good Steve - Nekias good
Audio quality not very good. Too many categorical this or that discussions. Nekias can leads string conversations making good points and carrying the ...
★★★★★
BecomingARunner 2024/08/30
Great show
Love these two! I’m a basketball junkie and they keep providing knowledge that helps me to better watch both men’s and women’s basketball better.
★★☆☆☆
Dwayne Schintius's Mullet 2024/03/12
Just not good.
Finally gave this pod a shot as I’ve seen it in the nba search. I thought the name was lame and lazy so I stayed away. Should’ve trusted my gut, this ...
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