Early favorites + dark horses for 2026 WNBA awards | The Dunker Spot
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…
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