NBA playoff preview, part one + WNBA draft & free agency recap

TL;DR

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview NBA playoff matchups including Nuggets vs. Timberwolves and Lakers vs. Rockets, as well as Cavaliers vs. Raptors and Knicks vs. Hawks. They also recap the WNBA draft and significant free agency moves.

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First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones preview the playoff series we know about: Nuggets-Timberwolves and Lakers-Rockets in the West, Cavaliers-Raptors and Knicks-Hawks in the East. They discuss their biggest schematic, matchup, and lineup questions ahead of each series.

From there, the guys shift to the WNBA and react to a wild week(end) of movement. They start with the WNBA draft and discuss the biggest selections, with thoughts on the top-five and more. They continue their WNBA discussion by analyzing some of the biggest free agency swings of the cycle so far.

If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

1:40 -- Nuggets-Wolves

19:22 -- Lakers-Rockets

34:54 -- Cavs-Raptors

51:04 -- Knicks-Hawks

01:04:30 -- WNBA draft discussion

DENVER , CO - MARCH 1: Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets stand on the court during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, March 1, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

(AAron Ontiveroz)

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Q&A

What are the key NBA playoff matchups being previewed?

The key NBA playoff matchups being previewed are Nuggets vs. Timberwolves, Lakers vs. Rockets, Cavaliers vs. Raptors, and Knicks vs. Hawks.

Who were the top selections in the WNBA draft?

The article discusses the biggest selections in the WNBA draft, particularly focusing on the top five picks.

What significant free agency moves occurred in the WNBA recently?

The discussion includes analysis of the biggest free agency swings in the WNBA during the current cycle.