WNBA Finals Clash & Mike Brown’s Knicks Face Game-Changing “Slim” Zion Debut—What You Can’t Miss
In this jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones dive headfirst into the sizzling showdown between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury as they gear up for this year’s WNBA Finals . We’re talking not just the obvious plays but the subtle chess match of schemes, lineups, and those elusive X-Factors that could tip the scales. And that’s only the tip of the basketball iceberg — these guys also spill their freshest thoughts on the NBA preseason buzz, from Mike Brown’s New York Knicks to the grinding 76ers and the Pelicans, throwing in a sprinkle of love for Melbourne United as well. Oh, and they don’t hold back on the latest NBA whispers — think the Jonathan Kuminga storyline wrapping up, Golden State’s roster moves, and breaking down hot trades involving Nikola Jovic and Quentin Grimes. If you’re craving sharp insights and a pulse on every pivot in pro hoops, this episode is your playbook.
On this episode of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview this year’s WNBA Finals between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury, discussing key matchups, schemes, lineups, X-Factors and more.
On the NBA side, the guys give their opening preseason takeaways for the New York Knicks under Mike Brown, 76ers and Pelicans — with some Melbourne United love sprinkled in. Then, they discuss the supposed end of the Jonathan Kuminga saga, the Warriors filling out their roster, and the recent deals of Nikola Jovic with the Heat and Quentin Grimes with the Sixers.
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(:32) Introduction
(1:04) WNBA Finals Preview
(14:34) Most interesting matchups between Aces and Mercury
(27:35) WNBA Finals X-Factors
(44:05) NBA Preseason: Knicks vs. Sixers
(57:23) NBA Preseason: Pelicans vs. Melbourne United
(106:46) Restricted Free Agency signings
A’ka Wilson celebrates after the Las Vegas Aces advance to the WNBA Finals. (AP Photo/John Locher)
(AP Photo/John Locher)
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