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Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastUnfinished NBA Offseason Business (Eastern Conference)Dan and Mort Jensen (@msjnba) from 'The NBA Podcast' are going to spend this week going through moves and decisions and every NBA team still needs to make this offseason. Next up: The Eastern Conference! Check out the Western Conference HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:02 - Atlanta Hawks12:26 - Boston Celtics24:12 - Brooklyn Nets33:19 - Charlotte Hornets38:34 - Chicago Bulls44:06 -Cleveland Cavaliers49:09 - Detroit Pistons 58:42 - Indiana Pacers1:06:16 - Miami Heat1:10:34 - Milwaukee Bucks1:17:52 - New York Knicks1:29:29 - Orlando Magic 1:36:34 - Philadelphia 76ers1:44:12 - Toront...2025-08-022h 01
Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastUnfinished NBA Offseason Business (The Western Conference)Dan and Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast are going to spend this week going through moves and decisions and every NBA team still needs to make this offseason. First up: The Western Conference! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:53 - Dallas Mavericks12:17 - Denver Nuggets30:17 - Golden State Warriors41:37 - Houston Rockets48:27 - Los Angeles Clippers58:32 - Los Angeles Lakers 1:07:19 - Memphis Grizzlies1:13:19 - Minnesota Timberwolves 1:18:06 - New Orleans Pelicans 1:24:20 - Oklahoma City Thunder 1:28:24 - Phoenix Suns1:36:43 - Portland Trail Blazers1:42:50 - Sacramento Kings1:50:49 - San Ant...2025-07-302h 11
Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastNBA Free Agency Is Getting Weird...Dan and Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast break down all of the action (pre-Tre Mann contract) from Day 2 of NBA free agency. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:28 - Milwaukee Bucks27:28 - Indiana Pacers 35:43 - Detroit Pistons (Duncan Robinson!)38:46 - Sacramento Kings 44:43 - New York Knicks (Yabu!)55:10 - Toronto Raptors 1:04:02 - Denver Nuggets & West Rankings1:32:43 - Charlotte Hornets1:35:34 - Oklahoma City Thunder & Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOC...2025-07-021h 44
Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastBiggest NBA Offseason Questions: The Central DivisionDan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to break down the Lonzo Ball for Isaac Okoro trade and discuss their biggest questions this offseason for the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:08 - Chicago Bulls27:30 - Cleveland Cavaliers43:10 - Detroit Pistons1:16:18 - Indiana Pacers1:32:21 - Milwaukee BucksSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInst...2025-06-292h 06
Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastBiggest NBA Offseason Questions: The Northwest DivisionDan and Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast discuss their biggest questions this offseason for the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz. After that, they get into the Toronto Raptors moving on from Masai Ujiri TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:34 - Denver Nuggets24:33 - Minnesota Timberwolves40:51 - Oklahoma City Thunder57:03 - Portland Trail Blazers1:13:58 - Utah Jazz1:30:55 - Toronto Raptors fire Masai UjiriSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL...2025-06-281h 42
Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastChicago Bulls 2025 NBA Offseason LookaheadDan and Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast cannonball into the Chicago Bulls' 2025 offseason outlook. Will they finally rebuild? Is the franchise hopeless? Who gets an extension? We cover it all. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:58 - Do the Bulls actually have a plan? 4:22 - Chicago's cap sheet and trade assets5:29 - Future of Josh Giddey13:10 - Future of Coby White22:36 - Futures of Ayo Dosunmu and Nikola Vucevic25:54 - The Bulls' biggest needs31:02 - Will Chicago ever change?37:23 - Are the Bulls failing to capitalize on their brand?S...2025-06-2545 min
Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastThunder & Pacers 2025 NBA Offseason Lookaheads + Finals Wrap-UpMorten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast wrap up the Oklahoma City Thunder winning their first NBA championship and dive into what their offseason could and should look like. After that, they get into their appreciation for the Indiana Pacers, the Tyrese Haliburton injury, and the team's overall future. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:27 - In appreciation of the Thunder10:23 - OKC's offseason cap sheet + assets13:33 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander superman14:19 - Jalen Williams & Chet holmgren extensions24:03 - Lu Dort's extension eligibility33:15 - Thunder's biggest needs + trade targets56:13 - Appreciating this Pacers' run1...2025-06-241h 29
Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastBiggest NBA Offseason Questions: The Atlantic DivisionMorten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast' discuss their biggest NBA offseason questions for the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors. PLEASE NOTE: We recorded this before the Kevin Durant trade. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:08 - Boston Celtics20:15 - Brooklyn Nets41:48 - New York Knicks59:35 - Philadelphia 76ers1:14:35 - Toronto RaptorsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_k...2025-06-231h 38
Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast2025 NBA Draft Mega Primer!Dan and Grant are joined by Bleacher Report colleague Jonathan Wasserman (@NBADraftWass) to preview ALL THINGS related to the 2025 NBA draft, including prospect breakdowns, team-building philosophies, skill-set superlatives and much more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro1:14 - Where does the 2025 draft class rank?3:49 - How NIL is impacting the draft7:26 - Any new NBA draft trends?10:27 - Cooper Flagg breakdown15:52 - Dylan Harper breakdown19:02 - Ace Bailey breakdown28:37 - VJ Edgecombe breakdown32:06 - Jeremiah Fears breakdown37:32 - Tre Johnson breakdown40:08 - Kon Knueppel breakdown42:32 - Collin Murray-Boyles breakdown45:24 - De...2025-06-211h 07
Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastThunder vs Pacers NBA Finals BreakdownDan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to talk about the NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder providing a glimpse of what's to come, the Tyrese Haliburton injury and more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:19 - Jalen Williams is going kaboom7:53 - The Thunder are just getting started16:02 - The Tyrese Haliburton injury23:25 - Can the Pacers win without Hali at full strength?27:23 - What to watch for in Game 641:41 - Closing thoughtsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORD...2025-06-1843 min
Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastLet's Overreact to the NBA Finals!Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to (over)react to what we've seen during the NBA Finals so far. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO4:03 - NBA teams will try to copy the Thunder and Pacers15:26 - Indiana's Game 1 turnovers20:13 - Myles Turner vs Chet Holmgren24:15 - Should the Thunder play both bigs?27:-5 - Making life easier for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander28:52 - Shooting variance31:26 - We don't appreciate the Pacers offense enough36:25 - Adjusting expectationsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN...2025-06-0744 min
Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastBiggest NBA Offseason Questions: The Southwest DivisionDan and Mort Jense (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast discuss the biggest questions they have this offseason for the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:36 - Our approach2:31 - Dallas Mavericks14:30 - Houston Rockets33:51 - Memphis Grizzlies46:57 - New Orleans Pelicans1:00:26 - San Antonio SpursSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks 2025-05-281h 29
Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastWhich NBA Draft Lottery Team Needs Cooper Flagg Most?Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast break down how much every 2025 NBA draft lottery team needs Cooper Flagg, ultimately deciding which franchise most needs to win the No. 1 pick. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Our approach2:59 - Charlotte Hornets9:58 - Utah Jazz15:59 - Washington Wizards23:39 - New Orleans Pelicans28:32 - Philadelphia 76ers34:46 - Brooklyn Nets40:54 - Toronto Raptors45:50 - San Antonio Spurs48:56 - Houston Rockets55:08 - Portland Trail Blazers59:20 - Dallas Mavericks 1:02:36 - Chicago Bulls1:05:49 - Sacramento Kings1:09:54 - Best Cooper Flagg...2025-05-091h 15
Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastWhere Do The Miami Heat Go From Here?Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss how the Miami Heat should approach the 2025 NBA offseason. TIMETSTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO0:48 - Cap sheet and trade-asset breakdown4:13 - Should the Heat start over?6:42 - Can Miami pull off a blockbuster trade?7:08 - Trae Young9:37 - Zach LaVine11:30 - LaMelo Ball12:13 - Zion Williamson16:48 - Kevin Durant17:46 - Ja Morant17:58 - Coby White19:00 - Paul George26:12 - Lauri Markkanen28:54 - Giannis Antetokounmpo29:13 - Joel Embiid30:48 - Bradley Beal33:02 - Do...2025-04-3045 min
Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastNBA News Catch-Up: Hawks, Mavs, Warriors, Pelicans, Kings & SunsDan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to break down the latest NBA rumors, news and organizational overhauls we are already seeing. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:32 - The Atlanta Hawks are making changes22:06 - Will the Warriors get rid of Jonathan Kuminga?45:27 - Nico Harrison spoke about Luka Doncic again...1:00:57 - What are the New Orleans Pelicans doing?1:12:40 - How should the Phoenix Suns approach the offseason?1:33:25 - Are the Sacramento Kings stuck?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORD2025-04-221h 55
Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastOur 2025 NBA Awards BallotDan and Grant (finally) drop their 2025 NBA awards ballots, including a HANDFUL OF BRAND-SPANKING NEW CATEGORIES nominated by our subscribes! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:25 - Our approach2:50 - MVP17:47 - All-NBA 28:14 - Defensive Player of the Year36:39 - All-Defense45:40 - Rookie of the Year50:34 - All- Rookie59:24 - Most Improved Players1:06:33 - Sixth Man of the Year1:09:03 - Coach of the Year 1:12:36 - Executive of the Year1:17:31 - Clutch Player of the Year1:20:27 - Best Finisher Under 6'5"1:22:47 - The Aaron Wiggins Award1:24:48 - The Ja...2025-04-171h 39
Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastWhere Do The Denver Nuggets Go From Here?Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss the future of the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic after the team fired head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Details of Denver's firings1:44 - What does the timing say about the Nuggets?4:30 - Firing Michael Malone now is wild10:36 - NBA head coaching seats are hotter than ever14:49 - Jalen Pickett ruined everything!18:28 - Are the Nuggets cleaning house?22:20 - Did the Jamal Murray injury accelerate this?25:36 - The future of Nikola Jokic...2025-04-0951 minHardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastNBA Head Coaches On The Hot SeatDan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to talk about NBA head coaches who may be on the hot seat once the regular season is over. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Criteria2:34 - Tuomas Iisalo (Memphis Grizzlies)3:22 - Mitch Johnson (San Antonio Spurs)6:09 - Doug Christie (Sacramento Kings)8:57 - Doc Rivers (Milwaukee Bucks)16:29 - Michael Malone (Denver Nuggets)28:37 - Tom Thibodeau (New York Knicks)37:54 - Mike Budenholzer (Phoenix Suns)45:33 - Willie Green (New Orleans Pelicans)51:01 - Jamahl Mosley (Orlando Magic)58:35 - JB Bickerstaff (Detroit Pistons)1:05:38 - Nic...2025-04-081h 21Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastGuess The Mystery NBA Players (We Suck At This Edition)Guess-A-Player Volume 4 is here! Can you beat Dan and Grant to correctly guessing the mystery NBA player?!? Join our discord to submit your OWN Guess-A-Player nominees: https://discord.com/invite/vFF4kKPMdb. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro0:57 - Mystery NBA Player No. 19:30 - Mystery NBA Player No. 219:01 - Mystery NBA Player No. 322:59 - Mystery NBA Player No. 430:25 - Mystery NBA Player No. 537:44 - Mystery NBA Player No. 6SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON S...2025-04-0751 min
Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast2025 NBA Playoffs Pressure IndexDan is joined by Es Baraheni (@justesbaraheni) of The Athletic Daily and Raptors Republic to discuss which 2025 NBA playoff teams have the most at stake entering the postseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro/Nuggets-Wolves absurdness1:13 - Criteria3:08 - NBA Playoff Team No. 18:10 - NBA Playoff Team No. 217:23 - NBA Playoff Team No. 325:21 - NBA Playoff Team No. 431:56 - NBA Playoff Team No. 542:14 - NBA Playoff Team No. 653:16 - NBA Playoff Team No. 71:03:42 - NBA Playoff Team No. 81:06:20 - NBA Playoff Team No. 91:14:40 - NBA Playoff Team No. 102025-04-031h 25
Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastGuess The Mystery NBA Player (Big Onions Dance Edition)Guess-A-Player Volume 3 is here! Can you beat Dan and Grant to correctly guessing the mystery NBA player?!? Join our discord to submit your OWN Guess-A-Player nominees: https://discord.com/invite/vFF4kKPMdb. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:32 - Mystery NBA Player No. 15:58 - Mystery NBA Player No. 216:39 - Mystery NBA Player No. 327:30 - Mystery NBA Player No. 430:24 - Mystery NBA Player No. 535:31 - Mystery NBA Player NO. 6JOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks 2025-03-3142 minHardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastAre These NBA Teams Turning The Corner?Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to talk about NBA teams that have (seemingly) turned things around or explored new highs following the All-Star break or since the start of March. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:16 - Can we make March basketball matter more?4:35 - Atlanta Hawks14:16 - Chicago Bulls28:33 - Detroit Pistons37:07 - Golden State Warriors46:58 - Indiana Pacers54:29 - Los Angeles Clippers1:01:20 - Minnesota Timberwolves1:13:12 - Phoenix Suns1:25:18 - Portland Trail BlazersSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH...2025-03-261h 38Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastGuess The Mystery NBA Player ('Somebody Cheated?!' Edition)Guess-A-Player Volume 2 is here! Can you beat Dan and Grant to correctly guessing the mystery NBA player?!? Join our discord to submit your OWN Guess-A-Player nominees: https://discord.com/invite/vFF4kKPMdb. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:30 - Mystery NBA Player No. 15:57 - Mystery NBA Player No. 211:43 - Grant files a complaint with the proper authorities12:48 - Mystery NBA Player No. 3SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksIns...2025-03-2416 minHardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastInto The CBA Weeds & NBA Teams That Will Define The OffseasonDan is joined by Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) from Spotrac and 'The NBA Front Office Show' to discuss teams that will define the 2025 NBA offseason as well as how the league is and will continue to react to the new collective bargaining agreement. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:45 - How much do you trust post-All-Star-break performances?2:05 - Impressions of how the CBA has impacted the NBA so far5:01 - Unintended consequences of the NBA CBA9:29 - What the Celtics can tell us about the second apron17:36 - Will we see more bad contracts moving forward?21:08 - Wi...2025-03-201h 10Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastMAILBAG: Devin Booker or Kevin Durant to Houston? LaMelo vs Zion, Indiana Pacers FeverDan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast for Part 2 of their MEGA MAILBAG. This time, they are discussing the Phoenix Suns' disastrous season, Orlando Magic trade targets, rebuilding around LaMelo Ball and Zion Williamson, NBA players who deserve more playing time and MORE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:12 - How much is Mike Budenholzer to blame for the Phoenix Suns struggles?8:40 - LaMelo Ball or Zion Williamson?12:42 - Realistic Orlando Magic trade targets21:29 - What should Oklahoma City do with Philadelphia's draft pick?29:22 - Are there any Rookie of the Year s...2025-03-181h 38Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastNBA Awards RaceDan and Grant take stock of every major 2024-25 NBA season award race. PLUS: A special surprise at the end! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Submit a new NBA Award!1:25 - Criteria and our approach5:39 - MVP26:37 - All-NBA40:19 - Defensive Player of the Year46:02 - All-Defense56:18 - Rookie of the Year1:02:24 - All-Rookie1:10:17 - Most Improved Player1:19:22 - Sixth Man of the Year1:23:41 - Coach of the Year1:35:11 - Clutch Player of the Year1:43:19 - Guess-A-PlayerSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN...2025-03-152h 10Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastShould These NBA Teams Blow It Up? (Mega Mailbag, Part 1)Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss which NBA teams should blow it up over the 2025 offseason. Be on the lookout for PART 2 OF OUR MEGA MAILBAG, releasing this TUESDAY, MARCH 18. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO3:10 - Phoenix Suns9:46 - Philadelphia 76ers19:43 - Dallas Mavericks26:54 - Chicago Bulls30:39 - Sacramento Kings41:19 - New Orleans Pelicans57:36 - Which team is most likely to blow it up?58:57 - Mort teaches Dan Danish, Volume 7SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISC...2025-03-141h 01Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastThe 2025 NBA Trade Deadline 1 Month LaterDan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to revisit the biggest acquisitions from the 2025 NBA trade deadline roughly one month later to see how they're fitting in. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro4:21 - Atlanta Hawks14:28 - Chicago Bulls19:33 - Cleveland Cavaliers23:35 - Dallas Mavericks30:01 - Detroit Pistons37:10 - Golden State Warriors46:09 - Los Angeles Clippers50:25 - Los Angeles Lakers58:47 - Miami Heat1:08:53 - Milwaukee Bucks1:17:09 - Philadelphia 76ers1:28:21 - Sacramento Kings1:41:57 - San Antonio Spurs1:50:50 - Phoenix SunsSUPPORT THE S...2025-03-111h 55Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastNBA Commissioner For A Day!Dan and Grant spend two hours responding to NBA rule changes submitted by our subscribers. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro1:31 - Overall impressions of this exercise2:58 - Fouling up three7:26 - Free-throw shot clock11:40 - Off-arm use15:29 - Freedom of movement20:36 - Charge calls24:04 - Gather steps & carries26:49 - Number and length of timeouts31:07 - Retroactive calls on replay35:11 - Home-court advantage in the Finals37:17 - National TV start times40:05 - Abolish the NBA draft?51:16 - Eliminate the NBA draft lottery53:21 - Re-weight the NBA draft lott...2025-03-082h 08Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastNBA News Catch-Up, Kevin Durant Trades, The Luka Doncic DiscourseDan runs through some of the most recent NBA news and rumors before being joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to talk about potential Kevin Durant trade destinations and the weird Luka Doncic trade defense from the Dallas Mavericks. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:37 - News and Rumors Catch-Up20:23 - The Luka Doncic trade spin, weeks later42:08 - Kevin Durant trade destinationsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodk...2025-03-041h 28Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastNBA Over/Under Check-In, Brandon Ingram and Raptors Future, State of the GameDan and Grant check in on the NBA's biggest overachievers and underachievers so far. After that they have a conversation on the state of the NBA game and the discourse surrounding it. Finally, they discuss the Brandon Ingram extension and the long-term direction of the Toronto Raptors. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro1:45 - Cleveland Cavaliers2:52 - Detroit Pistons4:23 - Portland Trail Blazers6:12 - Brooklyn Nets8:17 - Oklahoma City Thunder11:19 - New Orleans Pelicans12:46 - Philadelphia 76ers15:14 - Utah Jazz17:17 - Phoenix Suns18:45 - Charlotte Hornets20:31 - Other standout teams...2025-02-251h 08Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastOur Biggest NBA Storylines for 2024-25 Season Stretch RunDan and Grant dive deep into the storylines and questions that will be capturing their attention the most to close out the 2024-25 NBA season. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro1:48 - Our approach to late-season storylines6:54 - Do the Oklahoma City Thunder have a fatal flaw?22:14 - Are the Knicks actually the biggest threat to the Cavs and Celtics? 35:44 - How good can the Golden State Warriors be?45:32 - BAD-SEASON FALLOUT RANKINGS: Mavs, Sixers, Suns & Kings58:44 - Will Luka Doncic regain his mojo for the Lakers?1:06:10 - Which NBA team will break out to cl...2025-02-221h 35Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastVibe Checks for NBA Rebuilds (Western Conference Edition)Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast for a vibe check on rebuilding NBA teams in the Western Conference. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:47 - Houston Rockets36:18 - New Orleans Pelicans50:19 - Portland Trail Blazers1:03:57 - San Antonio Spurs1:13:27 - Utah Jazz1:28:30 - Mort teaches Dan Danish, Volume 4SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavale2025-02-201h 30Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastVibe Checks For NBA Rebuilds (Eastern Conference Edition)Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast for a vibe check on rebuilding NBA teams in the Eastern Conference. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:41 - 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend Reaction10:29 - How we evaluate rebuilds12:01 - Brooklyn Nets32:34 - Charlotte Hornets53:18 - Chicago Bulls1:07:32 - Detroit Pistons1:18:44 - Toronto Raptors1:39:06 - Washington Wizards2:00:06 - Mort teaches Dan Danish, Volume 3SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTo...2025-02-182h 01Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastNBA Pretender or Contender?! (The West)Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to play "Contender or Pretender" with the best teams in the Western Conference following the NBA trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro2:42 - Dallas Mavericks15:25 - Denver Nuggets24:17 - Golden State Warriors31:18 - Houston Rockets35:25 - Los Angeles Clippers42:59 - Los Angeles Lakers56:00 - Memphis Grizzlies1:00:39 - Minnesota Timberwolves1:08:53 - Oklahoma City Thunder1:16:40 - Phoenix Suns1:18:49 - Sacramento Kings1:22:09 - San Antonio Spurs1:26:28 - Mort teaches Dan Danish, Volume 2SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PU...2025-02-131h 27Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastAre These NBA Teams Contenders or Pretenders? (The East)Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to play "Contender or Pretender" with the best teams in the Eastern Conference following the NBA trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro2:41 - Boston Celtics10:16 - Cleveland Cavaliers18:35 - Indiana Pacers27:55 - Miami Heat34:57 - Milwaukee Bucks43:50 - New York Knicks52:11 - Orlando Magic1:00:03 - Exclusions1:03:28 - Mort teaches Dan Danish, Volume 1!SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SO...2025-02-111h 04Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastNow THAT Was An NBA Trade Deadline...Dan and Grant break down and evaluate how the 2025 NBA trade deadline played out for EVERY TEAM. And after that, they give out their NBA Trade Deadline Superlatives. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Now THAT was a trade deadline1:53 - Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors13:07 - Andrew Wiggins to the Miami Heat18:29 - Detroit Pistons21:11 - Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors29:55 - New Orleans Pelicans32:54 - Mark Williams to the Los Angeles Lakers38:50 - Charlotte Hornets42:38 - Phoenix Suns48:47 - De'Andre Hunter to the Cleveland Cavaliers55:24 - Atlanta Hawk...2025-02-072h 14Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastEastern Conference 2025 NBA Trade Deadline PrimerDan and Grant dig into the goals, possibilities and latest rumors for every team in the Eastern Conference ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro/ NBA All-Star reactions4:42 - Atlanta Hawks10:33 - Boston Celtics18:26 - Brooklyn Nets25:43 - Charlotte Hornets35:35 - Cleveland Cavaliers42:12 - Detroit Pistons52:40 - Indiana Pacers1:00:30 - Philadelphia 76ers1:08:39 - New York Knicks1:20:04 - Orlando Magic1:26:36 - Toronto Raptors1:38:20 - Washington Wizards1:44:23 - Chicago Bulls1:52:18 - Milwaukee Bucks2:04:34 - Miami Heat SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDW...2025-01-252h 18Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast2024-25 NBA Season Awards + Phoenix Suns-Utah Jazz TradeDan and Grant drop their 2024-25 NBA awards ballot at the regular season's halfway point. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Our approach4:45 - MVP18:06 - All-NBA38:17 - Defensive Player of the Year43:32 - All-Defense52:46 - Rookie of the Year55:41 - All-Rookie1:03:58 - Most Improved Player1:10:47 - Sixth Man of the Year1:15:10 - Coach of the Year1:19:32 - Executive of the YearSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok...2025-01-231h 48Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastBreaking Down NBA Playoff Sleepers In The WestDan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to break down the most intriguing sleeper playoff hopefuls in the Western Conference. Check out our episode on Eastern Conference sleepers here. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:18 - Golden State Warriors13:17 - Los Angeles Clippers19:58 - Los Angeles Lakers29:46 - Phoenix Suns38:12 - Sacramento Kings49:37 - San Antonio Spurs55:27 - Which team is the biggest sleeper in the West?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL2025-01-181h 07Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastSuns-Hornets Trade Reaction & NBA Rumors Round-UpBONUS EPISODE ALERT. Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast. Also, check out our previous podcast in which we make FEARLESS predictions for the rest of 2025: https://youtu.be/0vhxUdZPr9U?si=FkCcHAYeXVFJXAHG. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:16 - Suns, Hornets trade details4:3 - Nick Richards' fit in Phoenix9:51 - Charlotte's direction16:37 - Are the Suns out of the Jimmy Butler sweepstakes?26:45 - Jimmy Butler "Updates"29:56 - Should the Milwaukee Bucks trade for Jimmy Butler46:52 - Any dark horse Butler destinations?48:16 - WTF Warriors?!1:07:18 - CENTERS FOR...2025-01-171h 24Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastFearless NBA Predictions For The Rest Of 2025Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to talk drop—and react to—some FEARLESS NBA for the rest of 2025. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:53 - Minnesota Timberwolves5:18 - Giannis Antetokounmpo8:18 - Chicago Bulls10:34 - Denver Nuggets13:34 - Victor Wembanyama15:22 - Zion Williamson16:56 - Face of the NBA…30:12 - NBA Paris Games33:13 - Dalano Banton34:32 - Extension trends39:43 - Detroit Pistons41:38 - Cade Cunningham44:06 - Timberwolves vs Knicks45:35 - Victor Wembanyama, Part 247:22 - Atlanta Hawks49:16 - Lauri Markkanen & De'Aaron Fox51...2025-01-161h 09Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastBreaking Down Fringe NBA Playoff Teams In The EastDan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to talk about which fringe NBA playoff teams in the Eastern Conference have the best chance of making noise THIS season. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO4:22 - Atlanta Hawks16:55 - Chicago Bulls36:423 - Detroit Pistons51:41 - Indiana Pacers1:11:18 - Miami Heat1:31:11 - Philadelphia 76ers1:40:06 - Which of the East's fringe playoff teams is most dangerous?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SO...2025-01-141h 48Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast2025 NBA All-Star Game PicksDan and Grant go over their picks to make the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:30 - Approach/Criteria5:52 - Eastern Conference starters15:02 - Eastern Conference reserves24:21 - Eastern Conference Wild Cards37:40 - Western Conference Starters49:34 - Western Conference Reserves56:38 - Western Conference Wild Cards1:07:21 - Full NBA All-Star RostersSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @dan...2025-01-091h 12Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastNBA Players Who Need A Change Of SceneryDan joined The Drop Step NBA podcast with Jack Quantrill (@TheDropStepNBA) about NBA players who need a change of scenery prior to the 2025 trade deadline! Subscribe to The Drop Step. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:00- Criteria4:06 - Player No. 16:44 - Player No. 219:22 - Players No. 3, 4 and 532:31 - Player No. 642:52 - Player No. 746:32 - Player No. 855:59 - Player No. 9 1:03:40 - Player No. 101:12:07 - Deeper-Cut CandidatesSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON...2025-01-071h 20Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastIs The NBA In Trouble? PLUS: State of the Sacramento KingsDan and Grant discuss whether the NBA TV ratings matter as well as whether the league needs to discuss making rules to de-emphasize three-point shooting. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO0:51 - Does the NBA have a ratings/interest problem?8:24 - Is three-point shooting an issue?15:52 - Are fans and media oversimplifying the NBA's flaws?21:52 - Will the NBA make changes? 26:41 - State of the Sacramento Kings33:20 - The Keon Ellis problem35:15 - What is this team's vision?38:13 - Sacramento's defensive issues43:01 - Trickle-down effects of DeMar DeRozan45:34 - Can the King...2024-12-2459 minHardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastWestern Conference Teams To Watch During NBA Trade SeasonDan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss which Western Conference teams they find most interesting to monitor entering the start of NBA trade season on December 15 and right on through the 2025 NBA trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO2:11 - Team No. 113:57 - Team No. 230:41 - Team No. 343:47 - Team No. 4 55:41 - Team No. 51:07:33 - Team No. 61:24:20 - Team No. 71:47:05 - Team No. 8SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL...2024-12-142h 13Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastEastern Conference Teams To Watch During NBA Trade SeasonDan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss which Eastern Conference teams they find most interesting to monitor entering the start of NBA trade season on December 15 and right on through the 2025 NBA trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO2:47 - When does "trade season" officially begin?5:56 - Criteria for picking teams8:24 - Team No. 117:39 - Team No. 225:03 - Team No. 329:05 - Jimmy Butler trade destinations38:24 - Team No. 446:50 - Team No. 555:11 - Team No. 6 1:06:15 - Team No. 71:14:11 - Team No. 8SUPP...2024-12-121h 23Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastThese NBA Teams Are Confusing AFIn the latest crossover extravaganza with The NBA Podcast, Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) discuss which NBA teams are confusing them the most this season. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO3:02 - Does NBA free agency/the trade deadline stink now?9:11 - Atlanta Hawks20:45 - Houston Rockets30:39 - Chicago Bulls45:08 - Los Angeles Clippers54:25 - Atlanta Hawks1:05:40 - Denver Nuggets1:23:02 - Miami Heat1:37:21 - Sacramento KingsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOC...2024-12-101h 52Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast2024-25 NBA Season Awards (December 2024)Dan and Grant run through their CURRENT picks to win every 2024-25 NBA season award at the quarter pole. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO/CRITERIA3:51 - MVP12:46 - All-NBA Teams31:45 - Defensive Player of the Year44:22 - All-Defense Teams57:15 - Rookie of the Year1:03:30 - All-Rookie Teams1:10:47 - Most Improved Player1:23:01 - Sixth Man of the Year1:31:33 - Coach of the Year1:42:54 - NOT Coach of the Year1:48:09 - Executive of the YearSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORD2024-12-072h 01Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastWhich NBA Player Is The Better Ball-Handler...In NBA 2K25?Dan quizzes Grant on which NBA player has the better ball-handler rating in NBA 2K25. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO2:11 - GRANT IS NERVOUS PEOPLE2:47 - Stephen Curry or Ja Morant?3:30 - Luka Doncic or Trae Young?4:20 - Jalen Brunson or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?4:54 - Devin Booker or Damian Lillard?5:22 - Tyrese Haliburton or James Harden?6:18 - Kevin Durant or Donovan Mitchell?7:19 - Rob Dillingham or Jayson Tatum?7:53 - Giannis Antetokounmpo or Anthony Edwards?8:36 - LeBron James or D'Angelo Russell?9:04 - DeMar DeRozan or Jaylen Brown?10:15 - Stephen Curry or...2024-11-2819 minHardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastAre The Knicks Contenders? PLUS: NBA City Edition Jersey GradesDan talks with Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) from Yahoo Sports, Forbes and The NBA podcast about the Knicks. Afterwards, they grade every 2024-25 NBA City Edition jersey. The YouTube version of these grades will drop Wednesday, November 20! TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:03 - Let's talk about the OKC Thunder! (Jk, it's the Knicks)1:54 - Impressions of the Knicks with Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns13:07 - How can the Knicks reach the Boston Celtics level?27:11 - Is Tom Thibodeau the right coach for this team? 37:10 - Grading 2024-25 NBA City Edition jerseysSUPPORT THE...2024-11-191h 37Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastTHE BOUNCE AROUND: Cavs(?!), Wizards, Raptors, Jaden Ivey & Latest NBA NewsIn this week's edition of THE BOUNCE AROUND, Dan and Grant discuss whether the Cleveland Cavaliers have a case to be the second-best team in the NBA, the state of the Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors rebuilds, and the rise of Jaden Ivey for the Detroit Pistons. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:40 - Who is the second-best team in the NBA?5:03 - Cavs?!?!?!?10:24 - Darius Garland is peaking14:40 - Donovan Mitchell appreciation19:01 - Evan Mobley is evolving25:34 - So, the second-best team is...28:37 - State of the Wizards rebuild30:06 - The rise of...2024-11-071h 25Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastBreaking Down The Warriors, Knicks, Lakers and Latest NBA NewsIn their first BOUNCE AROUND of the 2024-25 NBA regular season, Dan and Grant discuss what we've seen so far from the Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers. After that, they catch up on news and rumors from around the league. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:33 - Are the Warriors really THIS good?9:05 - Buy or sell the Dubs' biggest standouts15:28 - Uh, so, Jonathan Kuminga?25:05 - Should the Knicks be concerned about Karl-Anthony Towns?34:55 - Thoughts on New York's defense42:39 - Was everybody wrong about the Lakers?53:12 - Late...2024-10-311h 08Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastMinnesota Timberwolves 2024-25 NBA Season LookaheadDan is joined by Kyle Theige (@KyleTheige) from The Dane Moore NBA Podcast and the Flagrant Howls Podcast to discuss the 2024-25 Minnesota Timberwolves and the high-stakes NBA regular season they're about to embark upon. SUBSCRIBE TO THE DANE MORE NBA PODCAST HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dane-moore-nba-podcast/id1399177286. And SUBSCRIBE TO THE FLAGRANT HOWLS PODCAST HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flagrant-howls-a-minnesota-timberwolves-podcast/id1065651304. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO4:00 - Biggest takeaways from last season6:26 - Are we surprised the Wolves stayed together?14:14 - Kyle’s biggest storyline (Expectations!)16:42 - Breaking down the Rob Di...2024-09-251h 37Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastOklahoma City Thunder 2024-25 NBA Season LookaheadDan is joined by two of the co-hosts from The Uncontested Podcast (@The_Uncontested): Jacob Kniffen (@JacobKniffen) and Tayler Petersen (Tayler_P15) to talk about the 2024-25 Oklahoma City Thunder. SUBSCRIBE TO THE UNCONTESTED PODCAST HERE: https://t.co/qBiNELJolG. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro3:50 - Biggest takeaways from last season8:20 - What’s the next step(s) for Chet Holmgren?15:19 - How much will the Big Three progress? 21:06 - The continued development of Jalen Williams27:52 - Impact of adding Isaiah Hartenstein35:49 - Is Alex Caruso a perfect fit?44:37 - Does Oklahoma City have e...2024-09-201h 36Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastDenver Nuggets 2024-25 NBA Season LookaheadDan is joined by Adam Mares (@Adam_Mares) from DNVR Sports and Locked On Nuggets to discuss everything and anything about the REIGNING CHAMPION DENVER NUGGETS ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season. SUPPORT THE GREAT WORK DNVR DOES HERE: https://thednvr.com/diehard/. SUBSCRIBE TO THE DNVR NUGGETS PODCAST HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dnvr-denver-nuggets-podcast/id1070099369. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:49 - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s exit4:18 - Jamal Murray extension/value7:54 - The future of Aaron Gordon10:51 - Adam’s biggest storyline13:33 - Michael Malone’s relationship with Calvin Booth20:14 - How will Russe...2024-09-091h 03Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastNew Orleans Pelicans 2024-25 NBA Season LookaheadDan is joined by Shamit (@FearTheBrown) from the In The N.O. podcast and the In The N.O. Substack to for a deeeeep dive into the 2024-25 New Orleans Pelicans and the stakes they're facing heading into this NBA regular season. JOIN THE IN THE N.O. SUBSTACK. SUBSCRIBE TO THE IN THE N.O. PODCAST. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro1:51 - Takeaways from last season2:40 - Future of Brandon Ingram13:31 - Fit of Dejounte Murray21:53 - Who starts?24:01 - More Zion-at-the-5?25:53 - Is Zion Williamson still developing?29:15 - Value of Trey Murp...2024-09-021h 01Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastIn The Pooper For CooperDan collaborated with Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Bleacher Report, Liberty Ballers, Forbes and The NBA Podcast to tier title contenders following the meat and potatoes of the offseason. SUBSCRIBE TO THE NBA PODCAST. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO 2:13 - Tier 123:03 - Tier 242:36 - Tier 31:10:41 - Tier 41:23:55 - Tier 5SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughe...2024-07-161h 37Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastWho's Done More To End Global Warming Than Stephen A Smith? (2024 NBA Finals Lookahead)Dan and Grant discuss the biggest topics floating around their brains as the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks get set to tip off the 2024 NBA Finals. After that, they cover the Minnesota Timberwolves offseason outlook as well as some coaching news and GUESS-A-PLAYERS. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:33 - Who or what is this series most about?7:47 - Who does an NBA Finals victory do more for: Luka Doncic or Jayson Tatum?14:35 - 2024 NBA Finals Lookahead43:25 - Where do the Timberwolves go from here?1:00:35 - Coaching & front office news1:07:36 - GUESS-A-PLAYERSUPPORT THE...2024-06-041h 41Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastIs This The End For NBA Big 3s?Dan and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Forbes, Bleacher Report and The NBA Podcast to discuss the impact of the league's second apron, how it will impact team-building and whether it will be the end of Big Threes. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com2024-05-281h 31Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastDid Nikola Jokic Deserve MVP?, Can The Knicks Survive?, Is Rick Carlisle Right?, NBA NewsDan and Grant discuss Nikola Jokic winning MVP, the other award results, the latest NBA coaching news and rumors, Jimmy Butler's future in Miami, the Jamal Murray fine, the Rick Carlisle rant, Knicks vs. Pacers, injuries and MUCH more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:41 - Reactions to Nikola Jokic winning MVP, interpretation of Most Improved Player, other award results14:38 - NBA head coaching news, rumors28:06 - Jimmy Butler's future with the Miami Heat34:10 - Jamal Murray fine37:16 - Rick Carlisle, NBA officiating46:02 - Impact of New York Knicks injuries, defending Tom Thibodeau1:00:33 - Can...2024-05-101h 55Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast2024 NBA Playoffs: Previews & Postmortems | Sixers, Bucks, Clippers, Knicks vs Pacers, Thunder vs MavsDan and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Forbes, Bleacher Report and The NBA Podcast to discuss the future of the Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers. After that, it's on to series primers for the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO(s)!4:44 - The future of the Philadelphia 76ers 32:21 - The future of the Milwaukee Bucks54:15 - The future of the Los Angeles Clippers1:23:36 - New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers Lookahead1:43:12 - Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks LookaheadSUPPORT...2024-05-062h 00Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastThe Denver Nuggets Title Defense & The NBA MVP Discourse with Serbian CornerDan joined Miroslav Cuk (@MiroslavCuk) from DNVR Nuggets' Serbian Corner (@SerbianCorner) to discuss Nikola Jokic, the NBA MVP discourse and their confidence level in the Denver Nuggets entering the playoffs. CHECK OUT THE FULL EPISODE HERE. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO4:26 - Nikola Jokic's MVP case, The overall NBA MVP discourse12:41 - Concerns, surprises, questions for the Denver Nuggets as they begin their NBA title defenseSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER...2024-04-1826 minHardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast2023-24 All-NBA, All-Rookie & All-Defense PicksDan and Grant drop their picks for All-NBA, All-Rookie and All-Defense. Then, they follow this up with some good old fashioned STAT PADDING. (Can you guess that NBA player?!) TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:35 - All-NBA First, Second and Third team picks42:38 - All-Rookie First and Second team picks1:07:42 - All-Defense First and Second team picks1:32:06 - STAT PADDING (Guess-A-Player!)SUBSCRIBE TO KNICKS FILM SCHOOL!👇Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knicks-film-school/id1439034317Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NvkAzv8CoU0OCGLnAy4xaYouTube: https...2024-04-141h 50Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastThe Rise of Jalen Brunson & Biggest NBA Playoff Threats To The CelticsDan joined Andrew Claudio (@AndrewClaudio_) from Knicks Film School (@KnicksFilmSkool) for a TWO-PART PODCAST in which they discuss the MVP case for Jalen Brunson, expectations for the New York Knicks and the biggest threat to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference. This is PART 2 of their home-and-home, which focuses on the rise of Brunson and whether the Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers or someone else can bump off the Celtics during the NBA playoffs. LISTEN TO PART 1 OF ON APPLE, SPOTIFY, YOUTUBE AND WHEREVER ELSE YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS. SUBSCRIBE TO KNICKS FILM SCHOOL!👇Ap...2024-04-1040 minHardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast2024 NBA Playoffs Pressure IndexDan and Grant discuss which 2024 NBA playoff teams and hopefuls are under the most pressure—using tiers! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:31 - NBA Pressure Index 46:14 - STAT PADDING (GUESS-A-PLAYER!)SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com2024-03-2859 minHardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastHow Far Can The Minnesota Timberwolves Go?Dan is joined by Kyle Theige (@KyleTheige) from The Dane Moore NBA Podcast and Flagrant Howls podcast to discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves and their ceiling heading into the 2024 NBA playoffs. They get into the Wolves' comeback win over the Los Angeles Clippers, the Karl-Anthony Towns injury and prospective return, rotation changes for Minnesota, Jaden McDaniels struggles, the rise of Naz Reid, a continued ascent for Anthony Edwards and so much more. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO2:32 - The Karl-Anthony Towns injury9:17 - Is KAT under appreciated?13:16 - The Timberwolves' rotation without Towns21:31 - What's up with Jad...2024-03-131h 13Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast2024 NBA Awards Check-In (Part 2)Dan and Grant check in on the 2024 NBA awards race. In Part 2, they give their *current but subject to change* picks for Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, All-Defense, All-Rookie and All-NBA. CHECK OUT PART 1 WHERE THEY TALK MVP, MOST IMPROVED AND MORE HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️4:52 - Sixth Man of the Year17:25 - Defensive Player of the Year37:49 - Rookie of the Year1:00:10 - All-Rookie Teams1:09:31 - All-Defense Teams1:23:25 - All-NBA Teams1:42:26 - STAT PADDING (GUESS THAT PLAYER!)SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARD...2024-03-042h 04Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastSNEAK SNIPPET: Will Victor Wembanyama Ever Be The Best Player In The NBA?Enjoy this sneak-snippet from Monday's episode in which Dan and Grant discuss when (or if) Victor Wembanyama will be the best player in the NBA. Can he really usurp Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Devin Booker and others while they're still in their prime? And if so, how soon should we expect Wemby to be the best player in the NBA? Can he rise as quickly as LeBron James did? SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US...2024-03-0312 minHardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastMAILBAG: Jalen Green's Future, NBA Ring Culture, Technical Fouls, Pick Swaps, Sign-and-TradesDan does some housekeeping and answers some mailbag questions from the Hardwood Knocks Discord. (SHAMELESS PLUG: JOIN OUR DISCORD 👉 https://discord.com/invite/vFF4kKPMdb.) This time around, we're covering the trade value of Jalen Green, some Houston Rockets stuff, ring culture and player movement through the lens of Kevin Durant, a proposed rule change, restrictions in the new CBA and MORE! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:47 - Why do sign-and-trades take place in free agency?5:14 - How do pick swaps work?10:02 - Why do NBA teams go from having one first-round pick to trade before the draft t...2024-02-261h 03Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastOur Biggest Questions For The Rest Of The 2023-24 NBA SeasonDan is joined by Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) of Bleacher Report, Forbes, Liberty Ballers and The NBA Podcast discuss the biggest questions they have for the rest of the 2023-24 NBA season following the trade deadline. SUBSCRIBE TO THE NBA PODCAST HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:41 - Chicago Bulls11:27 - Who is the second-best team in the Eastern Conference: Knicks, Cavaliers, Bucks or Sixers?21:33 - What's up the Philadelphia 76ers? Will Joel Embiid play again this season?26:57 - Which team is more likely to come out of the West: The Minnesota Timberwolves or the Oklahoma City Thun...2024-02-121h 25Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastSNEAK SNIPPET: Are We Sleeping On The Phoenix Suns?Enjoy this sneak-snippet from Monday's episode with Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) of Bleacher Report, Forbes, Liberty Ballers and The NBA Podcast in which he and Dan discuss whether the masses are sleeping on the Phoenix Suns. SUBSCRIBE TO THE NBA PODCAST HERE.SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com2024-02-1012 minHardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastGrizzlies-Rockets Trade, Joel Embiid Rant, Julius Randle Update, 2024 NBA All-Star SnubsDan reacts to the Julius Randle injury update, and what it means for the New York Knicks at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Then, he discusses the Steven Adams trade between the Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies. After that, we're talking 2024 NBA All-Star snubs and then SKEWERING the Joel Embiid injury discourse. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:13 - Julius Randle injury update, How does his absence impact the Knicks at the trade deadline?10:14 - Rockets-Grizzlies trade!10:38 - Why did Houston trade for Steven Adams?, What does this say about Houston's immediate and long-term future?20:13 - Why did the...2024-02-0258 minHardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast2024 NBA Trade Deadline Mega Primer with Keith Smith!Dan and Grant are joined by Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) from Spotrac to talk about questions and potential themes they'll be monitoring as we head into the 2024 NBA trade deadline. From there, we each discuss our THREE most fascinating teams that we believe could define the deadline. Also, check out the SPOTRAC NBA TRADE MACHINE that Keith helped build. It's easily the best one out there and a great way to support his work. TIMESTAMPS BELOW ⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:07 - The 65-game minimum for NBA awards11:01 - Themes to monitor at the 2024 NBA trade deadline21:47 - What is t...2024-01-301h 41Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastRanking The Top 22 NBA Players Under 22Dan and Grant rank their top NBA players under 22 based on who they want for the rest of their career. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:41 - Rankings criteria1:51 - Ranking the top 22 NBA players under 2255:06 - STAT PADDING!SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com2024-01-221h 14Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast1 Trade Target For Every NBA Team (With A Twist!)Dan and Grant come up with ONE target for EVERY team ahead of the 2024 NBA trade deadline. However! There is a twist! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO, Dejan Milojević, Josh Giddey5:11 - 1 trade target for every NBA team (with a twist!)57:01 - GUESS THAT NBA PLAYER!SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇...2024-01-191h 22Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastWill The 2024 NBA Trade Deadline Be Chaotic?Dan gives his extended thoughts on why he expectes the 2024 NBA trade deadline to be an all-timer. Then, along with Grant, it's on to STAT PADDING! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Thoughts on the 2024 NBA trade deadline31:09 - STAT PADDINGSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com2024-01-081h 03Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastEvery NBA Team's Biggest Regret Of 2023: The WestDan and Grant are rolling through their biggest regret for EVERY NBA team from the 2023 calendar year. First up: THE WESTERN CONFERENCE! And some news and rumors! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:49 - NBA News and Rumors31:51 - Criteria for biggest regrets34:46 - Dallas Mavericks38:03 - L.A. Clippers43:08 - New Orleans Pelicans46:37 - Portland Trail Blazers49:30 - Oklahoma City Thunder54:10 - Utah Jazz59:07 - San Antonio Spurs1:03:42 - Los Angeles Lakers1:07:33 - Minnesota Timberwolves1:11:08 - Denver Nuggets1:14:33 - Houston Rockets1:18:48 - Sacramento Kings 1:22:59 - Memp...2023-12-282h 02Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastLife in the NBA G-League with Alex SquadronDan is joined by Alex Squadron (@alex_squadron), the author of Life in the G: Minor League Basketball and the Relentless Pursuit of the NBA. They get into the process and inspiration behind Alex writing this book, some wild G-League stories, the different lifestyles led by minor league basketball players versus NBA players and MUCH more. BUY LIFE IN THE G HERE! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO4:37 - The Birmingham Squadron5:58 - Inspiration for the book8:45 - Betting on yourself11:37 - Getting access to the G-League13:35 - What was the most surreal part of the acce...2023-12-191h 11Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastThe All-Underpaid NBA Draft...And STAT PADDING!Dan and Grant draft their All-Underpaid NBA teams and then embark on some serious STAT PADDING. Which players have the most 50-point games? Who are the most random players you have a soft spot for? Plus, WOULD-YOU-RATHER madness. And more! FULL BREAKDOWN⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:47 - All-Underpaid NBA Team Criteria4:58 - ALL-UNDERPAID NBA TEAM DRAFT35:41 - STAT PADDING—Which NBA players had their shot blocked the most: Joel Embiid, Jalen Green, Giannis Antetokounmpo, RJ Barrett, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jaden Ivey, Trae Young, Jordan Poole, Anthony Davis, Fred VanVleet and MORE!—Which NBA players had more 50-point g...2023-12-041h 13Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastThe NBA Cup + 25 Breakout PlayersDan gives his thoughts on the NBA in-season tournament and then runs through 25 players who are currently breaking out to start the 2023-24 regular season. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:29 - The NBA In-Season Tournament11:40 - Deep Cut Breakouts17:32 - Second Year Breakouts20:10 - Third Year Breakouts25:15 - "Oh, You Though Their Contracts Were Bad?!" Breakouts30:44 - Continuation of Leaps from Last Year36:23 - Stardom Bound Breakouts44:39 - Superstars Re-Breaking Out?!?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHAN...2023-11-0453 minHardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastMinnesota Timberwolves 2023-24 LookaheadDan is joined by Kyle Theige (@KyleTheige) from The Dane Moore NBA Podcast and the Flagrant Howls Podcast to discuss the 2023-24 Minnesota Timberwolves and the high-stakes NBA regular season they're about to embark upon. SUBSCRIBE TO THE DANE MORE NBA PODCAST HERE AND THE FLAGRANT HOWLS PODCAST HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:42 - How much do we read into last season?3:59 - Changes to the offense8:08 - Can Rudy Gobert evolve on offense?, Who does he need to be on offense?13:11 - Karl-Anthony Towns giving short answers to the media, What do the Wolves need...2023-10-201h 19Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast2023-24 NBA Award PredictionsDan and Grant drop their picks for every major 2023-24 NBA season award. Buckle up! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO5:43 - Awards Criteria8:48 - MVP24:43 - Defensive Player of the Year33:59 - Rookie of the Year45:54 - Sixth Man of the Year 50:32 - Most Improved Player1:03:54 - Coach of the Year1:08:53 - All-NBA Teams1:14:37 - All-Defense Teams1:19:09 - All-Rookie Teams1:24:50 - Executive of the Year1:29:33 - STAT PADDINGSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUT...2023-10-181h 56Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast2023-24 NBA League Pass RankingsDan went on The NBA Podcast with Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and Morten Jensen (@msjnba) to rank all 30 NBA teamsby their watchability for the 2023-24 season. SUBSCRIBE TO THE NBA PODCAST HERE: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3240433. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO/CRITERIA9:16 - No. 3011:02 - No. 2915:00 - No. 2818:10 - No. 26 (tie)22:49 - No. 2524:56 - No. 2427:22 - No. 2332:03 - No. 2235:41 - No. 2139:52 - No. 2042:18 - No. 1946:07 - No. 17 (tie)51:16 - No. 1656:32 - No. 1559:28 - No. 13 (tie)1:07:23 - No. 121:10:55 - No. 111:14:28 - No. 101:20:56 - No...2023-10-101h 59Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastPhiladelphia 76ers 2023-24 LookaheadDan and Grant are joined by Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from The NBA Podcast, Liberty Ballers, Forbes and Bleacher Report to discuss the outlook on the 2023-24 Philadelphia 76ers amid James Harden trade rumors and general uncertainty. SUBSCRIBE TO THE NBA PODCAST HERE: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3240433. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:01 - Are the Philadelphia 76ers to blame for the James Harden situation?6:05 - What is Harden's actual trade value?8:21 - Are the Sixers smart to prioritize 2024 cap space?12:03 - Can Philly feasibly avoid a gap year this season?14:06 - Did the Harden situation cost...2023-10-061h 22Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast2023 NBA Training Camp Takeaways and StorylinesDan and Grant convene to discuss some of their biggest takeaways, storylines and questions from 2023 NBA training camp so far. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:07 - James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers, Potential Harden trade destinations other than the LA Clippers21:56 - Chris Paul and the Golden State Warriors33:08 - Are we overlooking the Cleveland Cavaliers?42:58 - Devin Vassell extension, San Antonio Spurs outlook49:57 - The vibes and future of the Toronto Raptors1:00:12 - Talk me down from the Minnesota Timberwolves1:03:37 - Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans1:07:38 - Detroit Pistons1:08:49 - LA C...2023-10-051h 28Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast4 NBA Teams Nobody is Talking About + The Future Of James Harden And The SixersDan is joined by Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from The NBA Podcast, Forbes and Liberty Ballers to discuss the latest on the James Harden and Philadelphia 76ers situation. After that, they dig into four NBA teams that have been overlooked this offseason and then wrap up with a conversation about superstar trade demands and the future of supermax contracts. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:47 - James Harden, Philadelphia 76ers 25:03 - Charlotte Hornets 36:40 - Chicago Bulls 45:38 - Milwaukee Bucks 54:14 - Minnesota Timberwolves 1:03:57 - Superstar trade requests 1:14:01 - Supermax contracts SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit...2023-07-281h 23Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast2023 NBA Free Agency Reactions, Part 4In Part 4 of our live 2023 NBA free agency show, Dan runs solo for a few minutes to discuss the remaining free-agency landscape, the San Antonio Spurs, Austin Reaves and more. After that, he's joined by The NBA Podcast's Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) to discuss the James Harden situation, potential trades to the LA Clippers and the future of the Philadelphia 76ers. Finally, they react to the FRED VANVLEET MEGA CONTRACT while putting a bow on their finals thoughts from Day 1 of the free agency process. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit...2023-07-011h 06Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast2023 NBA Draft Mega Primer + Chris Paul RumorsDan is joined by Adam Spinella from The Box and One (@TheBoxAndOne_) for an extensive discussion about the 2023 NBA draft, as well as the latest Chris Paul rumors. Subscribe to The Box and One here: https://theboxandone.substack.com/.TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:17 - Chris Paul leaving the Phoenix Suns? 6:38 - Draft philosophy 10:04 - The NBA draft audience/High school prospect evaluation 12:03 - Evaluating prospects from Overtime Elite 13:37 - Victor Wembanyama 21:58 - Scoot Henderson vs Brandon Miller 24:44 - Who's the fourth best player in this draft? 27:27 - Anthony Black 30:52 - Ausar Thompson 31:27 - Jarace Walker 32:14 - Gradey Dick 33:57 - - Caso...2023-06-081h 04Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastReacting to the 2022-23 NBA SurveyDan reacts to the 2022-23 NBA GM survey that was released on Tuesday, October 4. And yes, he has qualms. Like, WHO THE HELL VOTED ANDREW WIGGINS FOR THE BEST DEFENSIVE PLAYER IN THE NBA?!? TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:30 - INTRO/HARDWOOD KNOCKS UPDATE 3:32 - The 2022-23 NBA GM Survey 4:09 - 2022-23 NBA Finals prediction, Western and Eastern Conference standings 6:06 - 2022-23 NBA MVP Prediction 7:11 - Who would you start an NBA franchise with? 7:51 - Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments? 9:19 - Which NBA player is most likely to have a breakout season? 13:16 - Best point guard in the NBA 13:25 - Be...2022-10-0550 minHardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast2022-23 NBA Lookaheads: Philadelphia 76ersDan is joined by Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Liberty Ballers and The NBA Podcast (@TheNBAPod) for a deeeep dive into the 2022-23 Philadelphia 76ers. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:30 - INTRO 2:46 - Offseason thoughts 7:12 - Is James Harden on the decline? 12:37 - Joel Embiid-James Harden partnership 14:28 - Two MVP candidates? 19:19 - Tyrese Maxey's development 28:50 - Paul Reed/Backup center rotation 33:10 - Matisse Thybulle 36:40 - Speed of the offense 38:44 - Biggest roster concerns 40:03 - Trade targets 44:42 - Player most likely to be traded 45:22 - 10 man rotation 47:17 - Player most likely to have a bigger role than expected 48:48 - Best crunch-time unit 51:01 - Weirdo lineups we w...2022-09-061h 01Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastMAILBAG, PART 2: James Harden for MVP?, Make or Break NBA Players, Regression CandidatesMAIL TIME, AGAIN. This time, we're hitting questions about signature sneakers, the NBA's salary, battle royales, James Harden, regression candidates, make-or-break stars and MORE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:30 - INTRO 2:20 - Which NBA player has the worst sneaker design? And which players should get his own signature shoe? 4:51 - How can we learn more about the NBA salary cap? 10:36 - Building the All-NBA "Who Would Win in a Battle Royale" Starting Five 13:30 - Will James Harden hurt Joel Embiid's 2022-23 MVP chances? 21:26 - NBA teams poised to disappoint during the 2022-23 season 23:16 - Should the NBA adopt the WNBA's first-round playoff format? 25:32 - NBA...2022-08-2631 minHardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastMAILBAG: Ranking NBA Title Contenders, RJ Barrett, Donovan Mitchell, Finding the Next 2021-22 CavaliersMAIL TIME. Dan offers his answers to listener questions that run the gamut of the NBA. We're talking Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Durant's trade request, RJ Barrett and his ceiling, teams ready to make the leap in 2022-23 and SO. MUCH. MORE. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:30 - INTRO 2:43 - How Kevin Durant's trade request will impact next CBA negotiations 13:27 - Ranking NBA title contenders for 2022-23 season 23:01 - Eye Test vs. Analytics 26:14 - Michael Jordan's worst NBA Finals Game 28:24 - Moneyball in the NBA 30:38 - How to build an NBA contender around Donovan Mitchell 35:29 - Could RJ Barrett be the next Bradley Beal or J...2022-07-2655 minHardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast2022 NBA Free Agency Lookaheads: Celtics, Nets, Knicks, Sixers, RaptorsDan is joined by Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from The NBA Podcast, Forbes and Bleacher Report to dive into a 2022 NBA free-agency and overall offseason lookahead for the Atlantic Division. We’re talking biggest needs and questions as well as trade targets and potential signings for the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 INTRO (0:30) 🔘 Boston Celtics (2:30) 🔘 Brooklyn Nets (17:16) 🔘 New York Knicks (34:01) 🔘 Philadelphia 76ers (48:21) 🔘 Toronto Raptors (1:04:47) JOIN OUR DISCORD: t.co/nhOSSpduPT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks T...2022-06-271h 20Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast2022 NBA Playoffs Deep Dives: Celtics-Nets, Warriors-Nuggets, Sixers-RaptorsDan is joined by The NBA Podcast‘s Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) for Part 2 of our three-part deep dive into the 2022 NBA playoffs. Next up: Awesomely thorough dissections of the Boston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers vs. Toronto Raptors. Be sure to check out Part 1, where we covered Bucks-Bulls, Grizzlies-Wolves and Mavs-Jazz. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 Celtics-Nets (3:15) 🔘 Warriors-Nuggets (23:15) 🔘 Sixers-Raptors (48:54) JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/hwkdiscord SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/INSTAGRAM: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER: @HardwoodKnocks INSTAGRAM: @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...2022-04-151h 08Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast2022 NBA Playoffs Deep Dives: Bucks-Bulls, Grizzlies-Wolves, Mavs-JazzDan is joined by The NBA Podcast's Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) for part one of a three-part deep dive into the 2022 NBA playoffs. In this episode, they analyze the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls, Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz from every imaginable angle. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 Bucks-Bulls (3:49) 🔘 Grizzlies-Wolves (22:54) 🔘 Mavs-Jazz (45:03) JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/hwkdiscord SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/INSTAGRAM: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER: @HardwoodKnocks INSTAGRAM: @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-04-141h 08Hardwood Knocks: An NBA PodcastFAKE NBA TRADES GALORE (Plus: LeVert/Powell Trades, Harden to Sixers)Who ordered another piping-hot batch of 2022 NBA trade deadline ideas, with extra-special, thrice-as-spicy sauce? Dan is joined by Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) of The NBA Podcast (@TheNBAPod) for a rousing game of "Who Says No?!?" They first tackle 12-plus trades of Dan's own design before digging into a mailbag filled with hypothetical deals from YOU, OUR FINE AF LISTENERS! First, however, Hardwood Knocks reacts to the Indiana Pacers trading Caris LeVert to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Portland Trail Blazers trading Norman Powell to the LA Clippers, and the latest James Harden-to-the-Philadelphia 76ers rumors. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:00) 🔘 Caris LeVert trade reaction: Impact on Cavs and P...2022-02-072h 03Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast2022 NBA Trade Deadline MAILBAG: Sixers, Jazz, Celtics, Mavs, Nuggets, Raptors, Cavs, MOREMAIL TIME. AGAIN. NBA TRADE DEADLINE STYLE. Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Bleacher Report, Forbes and The NBA Podcast (@TheNBAPod) joins Dan for a super-duper-mega episode in which we answer all the questions you have leading into the trade deadline. Our journey covers the Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, Denver Nuggets, Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers and Ben Simmons, San Antonio Spurs, Sacramento Kings, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, LA Clippers, Indiana Pacers and MORE! 🔘 Intro (0:49) 🔘 Grayson Allen/Impact of Alex Caruso's injury on Chicago's trade-deadline approach (5:05) 🔘 Can the Cav...2022-01-241h 56Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast228 - Best NBA Fits for Zion WilliamsonAll-Star-break filler alert! With the NBA on winter vacation following Sunday's superstar-fest, Hardwood Knocks calls upon NBA Math's Arjun Baradwaj (@arjunebug21) to help them rank their favorite fits for Duke's Zion Williamson. These totally arbitrary and subjective selections are based on lottery odds, Zion's potential role, ownership rankings, possible repercussions of his arrival and just general personal preferences.As always, please subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us basically anywhere podcasts are offered. And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale), the show (@HardwoodKnocks) and NBA...2019-02-181h 08