The Dunker Spot

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NBA Opening Week + 2026 WNBA Finals Game 3 Takeaways Oct 23, 2026

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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 dunkerspot@yahoo.com

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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2026-27 NBA Awards Watchlist + 2026 WNBA Finals Game 1 + 2 Breakdown Oct 20, 2026

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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 dunkerspot@yahoo.com

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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Atlantic Division + 2026 WNBA Finals preview Oct 16, 2026

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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 dunkerspot@yahoo.com

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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Southeast Division Preview, WNBA Semifinals Recap + Liberty/Aces offseason look-ahead Oct 13, 2026

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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.

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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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Pacific Division preview + WNBA Semifinals Game 2 reactions Oct 09, 2026

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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 dunkerspot@yahoo.com

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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Northwest Division preview + WNBA semifinals game 1 reactions Oct 06, 2026

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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.

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

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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Jalen Duren is back + Southwest Division Preview! Aces advance, Liberty-Dream preview + Valkyries-Wings look-ahead Oct 02, 2026

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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 dunkerspot@yahoo.com

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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NBA Central Division preview & WNBA playoffs round 1 biggest questions & takeaways Sep 29, 2026

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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 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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The Chase Down Podcast joins for a Cavs conversation + WNBA Playoff Preview Sep 25, 2026

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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 dunkerspot@yahoo.com

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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David Lee joins for a Hawks conversation + final WNBA awards check-in Sep 22, 2026

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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 dunkerspot@yahoo.com
(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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