Opening Week Takeaways
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their early takeaways from the opening week of the NBA season, then catch up on the latest (W)NBA news and rumors.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS1:30 -- Los Angeles Lakers11:00 -- Boston Celtics16:30 -- Los Angeles Clippers22:00 -- Cleveland Cavaliers33:45 -- Oklahoma City Thunder43:00 -- Quick hitters (Hawks, Magic)46:45 -- Milwaukee Bucks53:30 -- Denver Nuggets56:15 -- Player shoutouts1:04:30 -- Trends & (W)NBA News (Stephanie White, Christie Sides, Stephen Curry) 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv
29 Okt 20241h 10min
Opening Week Mailbag
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest news, give their takeaways from the first two days of the NBA season, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot1:30 -- Mystics, Eric & Mike Thibault part ways5:30 -- NBA news (extension updates, injury updates)14:15 -- Early regular season thoughts54:00 -- Mailbag, starting with Chicago Sky coaching thoughts58:00 -- When should the Aces consider making core changes?1:03:00 -- How concerned should we be about the Knicks' offense?1:15:30 -- How well can Scottie Barnes develop in his current context?1:19:15 -- Should the Heat consider a youth movement?1:22:15 -- How will the Sixers build chemistry this year?1:30:15 -- Brandon Ingram post usage, and others who could follow1:33:45 -- "Who is *that*" All-Stars 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv
25 Okt 20241h 37min
Very De-Yerrrr, Very Mindful
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. salute the New York Liberty and put a bow on a historic WNBA season, catch up on the latest news, then give their way-too-early NBA season predictions.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot0:45 -- Liberty-Lynx26:30 -- A salute to the WNBA season34:00 -- Dallas Wings fire Latricia Trammell40:30 -- NBA news (PJ Tucker, injury updates)47:30 -- Extension news (Trey Murphy III, Moses Moody)49:30 -- Preseason takeaways1:03:00 -- Award predictions, starting with MVP1:08:00 -- Defensive Player of the Year1:12:15 -- Rookie of the Year1:15:00 -- Most Improved Player1:18:00 -- Sixth Man of the Year1:20:00 -- Coach of the Year & Clutch Player of the Year1:24:00 -- Predicting the standings (and a news update) 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv
22 Okt 20241h 30min
An All-Dunker Performance
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the New York Liberty's thrilling Game 3 victory in the WNBA Finals, then answer burning questions about the NBA's Atlantic and Pacific divisions. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot1:00 -- Liberty-Lynx26:00 -- All-WNBA teams announced28:00 -- Atlantic division preview, beginning with the Boston Celtics36:45 -- New York Knicks59:45 -- Philadelphia Sixers1:16:30 -- Brooklyn Nets1:30:15 -- Toronto Raptors1:47:00 -- Pacific division, beginning with the Los Angeles Clippers2:04:45 -- Phoenix Suns2:22:45 -- Los Angeles Lakers2:36:15 -- Sacramento Kings3:02:00 -- Golden State Warriors 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv
18 Okt 20243h 18min
You Cannot Switch Me!
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the New York Liberty's bounceback Game 2 victory in the WNBA Finals, then answer burning questions about the NBA's Central and Northwest divisions. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot1:00 -- Liberty-Lynx46:00 -- Central division preview, beginning with the Milwaukee Bucks1:01:15 -- Cleveland Cavaliers1:20:30 -- Indiana Pacers1:44:15 -- Chicago Bulls1:55:00 -- Detroit Pistons2:06:00 -- Northwest division, beginning with the Oklahoma City Thunder2:25:00 -- Denver Nuggets2:42:30 -- Minnesota Timberwolves2:57:00 -- Utah Jazz3:15:30 -- Portland Trail Blazers 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv
15 Okt 20243h 25min
Game 1 Reaction + Previewing the South
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the Minnesota Lynx's thrilling Game 1 victory in the WNBA Finals, then answer burning questions about the NBA's Southeast and Southwest divisions. If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot1:30 -- Liberty-Lynx25:30 -- Natalie Nakase to the Golden State Valkyries26:30 -- Where do the Sun go from here?31:30 -- Southeast preview, beginning with the Orlando Magic44:30 -- Miami Heat1:07:30 -- Atlanta Hawks1:20:00 -- Charlotte Hornets1:33:00 -- Washington Wizards1:45:00 -- Dallas Mavericks2:02:00 -- New Orleans Pelicans2:19:00 -- Houston Rockets2:31:15 -- Memphis Grizzlies2:41:30 -- San Antonio Spurs 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv
11 Okt 20242h 53min
Liberty, Liberty, Liiiberty
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Mark Schindler (They've Got Now) to break down the WNBA semifinals, and things to look for in each potential Finals matchup.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot1:30 -- Aces-Liberty22:30 -- What's next for the Aces?33:30 -- Lynx-Sun1:00:30 -- Liberty-Lynx thoughts1:08:00 -- Liberty-Sun thoughts 🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv
8 Okt 20241h 19min
Not Too Much!
Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. react to the Atlanta Dream and Tanisha Wright parting ways, then give their takeaways from Game 2 of each WNBA semifinals series.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot1:00 -- Julius Randle/KAT trade update2:15 -- Atlanta Dream/Tanisha Wright24:30 -- Aces-Liberty56:30 -- Rookie awards announced1:02:00 -- Lynx-Sun1:31:15 -- 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
4 Okt 20241h 35min
