Most interesting NBA players of 2026-27 + WNBA playoff check-in

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones share their most interesting players heading into the 2026-27 season. The players range from superstars returning or going on revenge tours to new faces in new places to players facing contract extensions or role shifts and much more.

On the WNBA side, the guys take a look at the current playoff picture, using it to check in on all eight teams. The conversation features thoughts on the Lynx’s last two losses, the Wings’ winning streak, the Mystics’ playoff upside (plus Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen joining Team USA’s roster), the Aces adding Kalani Brown, and the guys sharing their favorite potential playoff matchups.

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02:10 — Most interesting East players

27:10 — Most interesting West players

55:12 — Lynx lose two straight

01:04:04 — Wings finding their flow

01:12:10 — DeWanna Bonner’s Dream debut

01:17:50 — Caitlin Clark & Aliyah Boston thoughts

01:23:50 — Mystics playoff upside

01:26:50 — Aces sign Kalani Brown

01:31:40 — Favorite potential playoff matchups

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 15: Jalen Brunson #11 and Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks look on against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on January 15, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Knicks defeated the 76ers 125-119 in overtime. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

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