The Unexpected Twist in Trae Young’s Washington Journey and Anthony Edwards’ Explosive Rise: What’s Next This Weekend?
Buckle up, because this week’s episode of The Dunker Spot is absolutely loaded with hot takes and deep dives you won’t want to miss. Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones go all in on the Trae Young trade to Washington — dissecting where he fits, the fresh challenges he faces, and what this means for the future of small guards in the NBA. Then, they switch gears to Atlanta, breaking down how CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert might propel the Hawks forward amid talks of potential roster tweaks. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Anthony Edwards’ meteoric rise and his place in the MVP chase get a full breakdown, alongside the latest on All-Star voting and some insider intel on the upcoming Unrivaled games straight from Miami. Got burning NBA or WNBA questions? Dunker Spot’s got you covered — this episode’s a full-court press on all things hoops. LEARN MORE
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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down all angles of the Trae Young-to-Washington trade: how will he fit, who will he help, what does he have to prove, and what his situation says about the state of small guards in the NBA. We also explore how CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, for however long they’re in Atlanta, can boost the Hawks — and if the Hawks should make other moves.
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From there, the guys discuss the breakout season of Anthony Edwards and where he slots into the MVP discussion and the second round of All-Star voting (welcome to the top 20, Scottie Barnes and Cooper Flagg).
Finally, the guys discuss the upcoming slate of Unrivaled games — with Nekias providing some insight from his time in Miami.
If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at [email protected].
1:00 — Trae Young to the Wizards
22:50 — CJ McCollum, Corey Kispert to the Hawks
33:27 — Anthony Edwards is leveling up
50:56 — Second All-Star voting returns
57:54 — Unrivaled practice takeaways + weekend preview
JANUARY 7: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks signs autographs prior to a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at State Farm Arena on January 7, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
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