Dunker Spot Mailbag! + Alex Sarama on his coaching philosophy & Gabriela Jaquez joins

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down two big-name free agent acquisitions. Klay Thompson is heading to Miami, while DeMar DeRozan is heading to Denver. The guys discuss how they fit, what they add, and potential shortcomings to monitor. On the WNBA side, the guys dive deep into the Atlanta Dream's win streak, share their takeaways from another awesome Lynx-Valkyries matchup, and check in on the Leonie-is-back New York Liberty. Later, they react to NaLyssa Smith's injury and what that means for the Aces, and explore potential landing spots for the recently bought-out DeWanna Bonner. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] 01:08 -- Klay Thompson to the Heat 19:02 -- DeMar DeRozan to the Nuggets 38:20 -- Atlanta Dream 59:45 -- Valkyries/Lynx takeaways 01:14:30 -- Here comes the Liberty 01:21:10 -- Aces lose NaLyssa Smith; what's next? 01:56:20 -- Potential DeWanna Bonner landing spots 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 analyze the newly five-team trade centered around Nuggets forward Peyton Watson heading to the Cavaliers and Max Strus heading to the Clippers. They once again check the temperature with the Cavaliers while digging into what this move means for the Nuggets. On the WNBA side, the guys discuss their takeaways from Thursday's star-studded showdown between the Fever and Wings, salute the awesome WNBA career of Nneka Ogwumike, and highlight Angel Reese's week. Then, they're joined by the great Sarah Kustok (WNBA on NBC/Peacock, YES Network and more) to bounce around the league. In a wide-ranging conversation, they discuss the awesomeness of the Lynx, the half-court questions surrounding the Valkyries, where things stand with the MVP race and much more. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] 01:09 -- Peyton Watson trade thoughts 32:02 -- Fever-Wings 45:14 -- Salute to Nneka Ogwumike 50:55 -- Salute to Angel Reese 53:09 -- Sarah Kustok joins the show!   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 analyze the Dennis Schröder-Tre Mann trade between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets, then examine their offseason and roster outlook. On the WNBA side, the guys talk about the changes the Indiana Fever have made during their win streak. From there, they check the temperature of the Atlanta Dream and Las Vegas Aces, and salute the continuous winning of the Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected]   01:15 -- Charlotte Hornets 09:03 -- Cleveland Cavaliers 16:52 -- Indiana Fever 45:07 -- Atlanta Dream 56:19 -- Minnesota Lynx 01:05:30 -- Las Vegas Aces 01:15:20 -- Golden State Valkyries 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 salute the amazing career of Russell Westbrook, one of the greatest players of all-time. From there, the guys cap off schedule release week by sharing the five games they're most excited to watch this year, then briefly discuss Bradley Beal's return to the Clippers. On the WNBA side, the guys do a deep dive into this year's talented Most Improved Player race. From All-Stars like Marina Mabrey and Jessica Shepard, to impactful year-five leaps like Shakira Austin and NaLyssa Smith, to expansion candidates like Carla Leite and Nyara Sabally. We had fun looking into a bunch of different cases. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] 1:05 -- Salute to Russell Westbrook 17:10 -- Steve's most exciting games 23:11 -- Nekias' most exciting games 39:30 -- Bradley Beal re-signs with the Clippers 46:14 -- WNBA Most Improved deep dive 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, the opening week and Christmas Day slates have been released! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones analyze each of the matchups, then talk through potential snubs from the primetime matchups. On the WNBA side, the guys salute the recent winning of the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx and rising-up-the-rank Washington Mystics! From there, they check in on a crowded race in the 4-through-8 seeds, with a bit of a check-in on the Dallas Wings as teams have worked to adjust to them. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] 1:10 -- Opening Day 10:20 -- ESPN Wednesday double-header 16:20 -- ESPN Thursday double-header 24:20 -- Amazon Prime double-header 34:50 -- Christmas Day slate 50:06 -- Minnesota Lynx 01:05:13 -- Washington Mystics 01:19:05 -- Identity Check for 4-8 01:23:20 -- How concerned should we be about the 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

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Sam Vecenie (Game Theory Podcast, The Athletic) makes his return! The guys participate in a Rookie Intrigue draft, each selecting the five players they're most intrigued by for this upcoming season. On the WNBA side, the guys break down an electric game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Indiana Fever and talk through some of the broader lessons to take away. From there, they briefly check in on the streaking Mystics and the reeling Wings, evaluate the Team USA World Cup roster, and salute Betnijah Laney-Hamilton's run in New York. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected]. 2:30 -- Rookie Intrigue Draft 01:02:30 -- Aces-Fever 01:28:16 -- Mystics keep winning 01:30:56  -- Are the Wings okay? 01:33:53 -- Team USA roster announced 01:40:03 -- Salute to Betnijah Laney-Hamilton 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 coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the Dallas Mavericks after agreeing to an extension with Naji Marshall. From there, they broaden the conversation by power-ranking the Western Conference teams that missed the playoffs based on their likelihood of making it this season. On the WNBA side, the guys break down the trade that sent Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury, then give their impressions of her debut. They also talk through the Tempo's acquisition of Aneesah Morrow, share their big picture takeaways from Sunday's Lynx-Fever matchup, then check in on Rhyne Howard and the Atlanta Dream. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] 0:50 -- Dallas Mavericks 18:10 -- West non-playoff team power rankings  34:09 -- Kelsey Plum trade + debut  50:17 -- Aneesah Morrow to the Tempo  56:40 -- Lynx-Fever takeaways  01:10:02 -- Dream/Rhyne Howard check-in  01:14:40 -- Cleveland has a name! 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 very special episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones celebrate their 500th episode. The pair share the origin story of The Dunker Spot, reflect on their favorite memories of doing the show together and hear from friends of the podcast. Next, Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh joins the program to discuss the Sky's biggest growth areas, DiJonai Carrington’s impact on the team and how he’s evolved as a coach. Later, Siobhan Beslow joins the program to share her thoughts on Giannis to the Heat, which team from the W is her favorite to win it all and list potential MVP candidates. Plus, Steve and Nekias take listener questions from the Dunkers! 0:00 Welcome :35 Origin story of The Dunker Spot 12:40 Chicago Sky Tyler Marsh joins the show 31:48 Special message from Caitlin Cooper 36:45 Siobhan Beslow joins the show 55:12 Mailbag 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 500th episode of The Dunker Spot is coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets as they navigate quiet offseasons. From there, they answer a few questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag. On the WNBA side, the guys share their takeaways from Thursday’s showdown between A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart before reveling in their collective greatness. They then shout out other top performers around the league before discussing Kelsey Plum ahead of this weekend’s trade deadline. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] 3:20 -- Golden State Warriors 13:43 -- Denver Nuggets 27:10 -- Bennedict Mathurin rumors 31:08 -- Mailbag questions 51:46 -- Aces-Liberty thoughts 01:03:46 -- Saluting greatness 01:15:44 -- Kelsey Plum trade chatter 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 react to and break down the Sixers signing LeBron James (and, eventually, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope) to a star-studded roster. They discuss LeBron's fit, how he'll help, and potential question marks to monitor moving forward. On the WNBA side, the guys share their favorite moments from All-Star weekend before digging into the second half storylines that intrigue them the most. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected] 0:55 -- LeBron James is a Sixer 50:20 -- WNBA All-Star recap 01:11:36 -- Second half storylines, starting with the Aces' defense 01:14:01 -- Napheesa Collier's return 01:18:50 -- Mystics playoff push 01:25:16 -- Historic Fever offense 01:26:40 -- 4-through-7 seed cluster (Wings/Fever/Dream/Liberty) 01:28:06 -- DPOY + All-Rookie 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