Yahoo Sports NBA

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue dissecting second round playoff action!

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the San Antonio Spurs have taken 3-2 series leads over the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves respectively. The guys discuss what happened in Game 5, what they'll be looking for in Game 6 and 7 (if needed), and give early thoughts on Spurs-Thunder and Cavs-Knicks just in case the Conference Finals start before Tuesday.

From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to bounce around! They discuss the Dallas Wings' tough loss to the Minnesota Lynx, the ensuing postgame presser from Wings head coach Jose Fernandez, and the early returns (and growth areas) for the Wings' defense. They also check in on the Los Angeles Sparks, salute the currently-undefeated Chicago Sky and Atlanta Dream, and share the games they're most excited about heading into the weekend.

If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected]

(1:53) Cavaliers-Pistons

(16:40) Early Cavaliers-Knicks questions

(21:08) Spurs-Timberwolves

(31:42) Early Spurs-Thunder questions

(36:28) Giannis trade candidates

(53:33) Dallas Wings

(1:08:27) Los Angeles Sparks

(1:15:44) Chicago Sky

(1:23:34) Atlanta Dream

(1:28:47) Games of the week(end)

📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

Kevin O’Connor & Tom Haberstroh break down the Cavaliers’ wild overtime win over the Pistons and how Detroit’s offense fell apart under Cleveland's defensive pressure. They also dive into Victor Wembanyama’s incredible Playoff performance and debate if Minnesota has any hope left in their series. 

 

Kevin and Tom offer their opinions on Daryl Morey being fired as the 76ers GM and spotlight rising NBA Draft prospects from the Combine, including Cameron Carr, Aday Mara & more.

 

(1:09) Cavs take series lead vs. Pistons in OT win

(22:44) Wolves have no answer for Wemby

(36:53) 76ers fire GM Daryl Morey

(48:02) 3-2-1 Draft Lottery update

(50:52) Draft Combine check-in

📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down LeBron James’ insane Hall of Fame resume, and make the jaw-dropping claim that LeBron could have FOUR separate Hall of Fame careers across Cleveland, Miami and Los Angeles.

Later, Dan talks Victor Wembanyama’s dominant series performance with the Spurs against the Timberwolves, Julius Randle’s postseason struggles and Dylan Harper’s early returns as a rookie.

The pair also examines the Philadelphia 76ers’ front office shakeup with Daryl Morey’s exit and break down what it signals for Joel Embiid, Paul George and the future of the franchise.

 

(2:50) LeBron's Hall of Fame careers

(27:30) Victor Wembanyama's defense

(34:30) Julius Randle's Playoff struggles

(40:35) Dylan Harper's Playoff rise

(48:22) Daryl Morey out in Philly

📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

We have a special bonus episode of The Dunker Spot!

In honor of the WNBA season kicking off, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their early WNBA award candidates. The duo breaks down who their undisputed number one MVP candidates are. Will Aja Wilson continue her MVP run? They give their insight.

Next, they give their early favorites for Defensive Player of the Year, and Nekias explains why guards and wings matter. Who are their dark horse selections? The answers may surprise you.

Later, they share why Olivia Miles and Flau’jae Johnson have stepped up as their favorites for Rookie of the Year candidates, share their dark horse candidates for Sixth Player of the Year, and which players are taking All-Star leaps for their Most Improved Player candidates. Plus, will Becky Hammon be named Coach of the Year? 

All that and more! 

1:55 MVP candidates

19:03 Defensive Player of the Year candidates

25:25 Rookie of the Year candidates

35:20 Sixth Player of the Year candidates

41:20 Most Improved Player candidates

46:46 Coach of the Year candidates 

 

📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!

Kevin O’Connor breaks down the wild NBA Playoffs with Andrew Sharp, including the Thunder’s sweep of the Lakers and LeBron’s uncertain future in LA. The duo examines tough off-season questions for the Lakers, what’s next for the Sixers front office and expectations for the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. Andrew shares his unfiltered perspective as a Wizards fan after Washington lands the No. 1 overall pick and Kevin gets Andrew’s take on this year’s top NBA prospects.

 

Later, Dr. Brian Sutterer joins to give critical insights on the Darryn Peterson creatine controversy and the true cause of his cramping issues. 

 

(1:24) Thunder sweep Lakers in West semis

(10:59) What's next for Lakers?

(22:39) Minnesota @ San Antonio Game 5 preview

(32:14) Cavaliers even series with Pistons 2-2

(44:30) Knicks sweep 76ers in East semis

(52:52) Wizards earn #1 pick in 2026 NBA Draft

(1:)3:19) Dr. Brian Sutterer talks Darryn Peterson's cramps

📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
🖥️ Subscribe to the all new Yahoo Sports NBA channel on YouTube!