Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast

On to the Northwest Division! Dan and Grant convene to deliver their 2022 NBA offseason grades for the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz. Insufferable homers need not listen. Also: Please remember we’re grading every team relative to the tools that were at their disposal this summer. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:30 - INTRO 1:59 - Criteria 2:48 - Denver Nuggets 14:25 - Minnesota Timberwolves 26:45 - Oklahoma City Thunder 34:53 - Portland Trail Blazers 44:50 - Utah Jazz JOIN OUR DISCORD: t.co/nhOSSpduPT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Southwest Division, come on down! Dan and Grant convene to deliver their 2022 NBA offseason grades for the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs. Insufferable homers need not listen. Also: Please remember we’re grading every team relative to the tools that were at their disposal this summer. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:30 - INTRO 1:30 - Criteria 1:53 - Dallas Mavericks 18:35 - Houston Rockets 27:23 - Memphis Grizzlies 40:21 - New Orleans Pelicans 50:19 - San Antonio Spurs JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OFFSEASON REPORT CARD TIME. Dan and Grant convene to deliver their 2022 NBA offseason grades for the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks. Insufferable homers need not listen. Also: Please remember we're grading every team relative to the tools that were at their disposal this summer. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:30 - INTRO 3:05 - Criteria 5:56 - Chicago Bulls 17:25 - Cleveland Cavaliers 32:38 - Detroit Pistons 41:09 - Indiana Pacers 55:46 - Milwaukee Bucks JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAIL TIME. AGAIN. This latest batch of question is THERMONUCLEAR AF...AND THEN SOME. We begin by talking about Donovan Mitchell trades as well as the Utah Jazz's future. After that, we delve into some Detroit Pistons analysis, take a look at the potential for NBA expansion, dive into the value of left-handed players and cannonball into more thoughts on the Brooklyn Nets vs. Kevin Durant saga. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:30 - INTRO 1:58 - Should the Utah Jazz keep Donovan Mitchell through the 2023 NBA All-Star Game? 6:38 - Is a Donovan Mitchell trade more likely to happen before or during the regular season season? 11:42 - Could Utah decide to keep Donovan Mitchell? 17:55 - Is Steve Nash out of a job regardless of what happens with Kevin Durant? 24:36 - Who should be in the Detroit Pistons starting five? 27:03 - Free agency targets for the Pistons in 2023 31:21 - Most likely NBA expansion destinations 33:52 - Can you have too many left-handed NBA players? JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another mailbag? ANOTHER MAILBAG. This time, we're covering which NBA teams are one internal leap away from contending for a title. We're also looking at trade targets for the Miami Heat, the growing trend of dual-big frontcourts in the NBA, teams with a wide range of outcomes in 2022-23 and MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:30 - INTRO 2:47 - How many NBA teams are "one player leap" away from being title contenders? 13:03 - Which NBA teams have the widest range of outcomes leading into next season? 25:09 - Is playing in open-run games during the offseason stupid for NBA players? 28:24 - Who's the worst NBA player in the league who could be the best player on a championship team? 34:51 - Will we see NBA players sign shorter-term contracts? 37:58 - Trade targets for the Miami Heat to pair with Bam Adebayo 40:40 - Is the Minnesota Timberwolves' two-big frontcourt the future of the NBA? 46:25 - OUTRO JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAIL TIME. Dan once again answers questions from all of you awesome thermonuclear AFers. This latest batch of inquiries covers the Boston Celtics' interest in a Kevin Durant trade and what that says about Jaylen Brown's future, as well as the direction of the Brooklyn Nets. This mailbag also gets into the ceiling on the Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers, Bennedict Mathurin's Rookie of the Year chances, a hypothetical NBA expansion draft and MUCH more! TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:30 - INTRO 3:14 - Jaylen Brown/Kevin Durant 8:33 - Portland Trail Blazers ceiling 14:16 - Can Bennedict Mathurin win Rookie of the Year? 18:15 - Dark Horse Rookie of the Year candidates 20:44 - Will the Sacramento Kings make the playoffs next season? 23:17 - Potential first-time NBA All-Stars in 2022-23 26:10 - Building an NBA expansion draft starting five 30:16 - How should the Brooklyn Nets handle their future after trading Kevin Durant? 33:33 - Better shot: free-throw line jumper or above-the-break three? 35:19 - Free financial advice 35:57 - Which decision of the past decade would you change for the New York Knicks? JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan reacts to Kevin Durant telling the Brooklyn Nets he wants a trade or the team needs to fire general manager Sean Marks and head coach Steve Nash. JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAIL TIME. In this latest dive into questions from our Discord users, Dan tackles an interesting thought exercise: Should the New Orleans Pelicans and Boston Celtics consider a Brandon Ingram for Jaylen Green Trade? Aside from that, Dan gets into Wendell Carter Jr.'s potentially All-Star ceiling, the fate of NBA free agency as the salary cap rises and Draymond Green's future with the Golden State Warriors. There's even some Bones Hyland talk for good measure! TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:30 - INTRO 2:01 - Will Wendell Carter Jr. make another leap for the Orlando Magic? 11:29 - Who says no to a Jaylen Brown for Brandon Ingram trade? 21:50 - How many PPG will Tyrese Haliburton average next season? 24:30 - Should the NBA change trade rules given the cost of Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Durant, etc.? 28:46 - Will Bones Hyland turn into a household name next season? 34:17 - Should the Golden State Warriors trade Draymond Green? 40:08 - MILD TAKES ABOUT THE 2022-23 NBA SEASON 42:37 - Is the NBA headed for a free agency renaissance? 48:39 - What is Cam Thomas' NBA ceiling? JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan gives a belated tribute to Bill Russell and then handles some mea culpas. After that, he goes through his top 12 remaining NBA free agents, breaks down their value and cobbles together his favorite landing spots for each. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:30 - INTRO 1:48 - Bill Russell 3:45 - Mea Culpas 5:31 - Carmelo Anthony 11:58 - Eric Bledsoe 15:41 - DeMarcus Cousins 17:59 - David Duke Jr. 21:50 - Blake Griffin 26:02 - Montrezl Harrell 29:26 - Dwight Howard 32:07 - Jeremy Lamb 35:42 - Dennis Schroder 38:44 - Collin Sexton 40:31 - Yuta Watanabe 47:01 - Hassan Whiteside JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAIL TIME. Dan answers YOUR questions yet again, and this time around, they were heavy on Anthony Edwards. The mailbag also covers the best benches in the league for the 2022-23 NBA season, the best- and worst-case outcomes for the Atlanta Hawks and Minnesota Timberwolves, a look at the Orlando Magic's future, Dwyane Wade vs. Donovan Mitchell AND MUCH MORE! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:30 - INTRO 3:51 - Which teams will have the best benches in 2022-23? 12:33 - Pistons vs. Magic 18:28 - Timberwolves Rotation 20:15 - Best case/Worst case outcomes for Hawks and Timberwolves 25:34 - Expectations for Anthony Edwards next season 31:10 - Four-point line?!? 32:13 - Metric/stats that can predict success of a player 36:20 - Donovan Mitchell vs. Dwyane Wade 39:18 - Should the NBA get rid of conferences? JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donovan Mitchell trade rumors are heating up!...LOLOLOL JUST KIDDING! Dan gets into the report that the Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards want a crack at Mitchell. After breaking down the best offers each team can propose, he discusses whether Danny Ainge and the Jazz could call the New York Knicks' bluff and just keep Mitchell into next season. And finally, he has some thoughts on the Zion Williamson weight and work ethic discourse. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:30 - INTRO 2:41 - State of Donovan Mitchell rumors 3:42 - Charlotte Hornets interest in Mitchell/potential trade packages 9:24 - Washington Wizard interest in Mitchel/potential trade packages 14:18 - Should the Jazz keep Mitchell into the season? 26:03 - Zion WilliamsonJOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan is back with another ROUSING edition of '1 Question." The topic this time around: What is Collin Sexton worth to the Cleveland Cavaliers? Is it more than the three years and $40 million they're offering? Should other NBA teams be trying to pay him more? Is he misunderstood? Let's cannonball into this shindig! JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAIL TIME. Dan answers listener questions about the fit between Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns on the Minnesota Timberwolves and the dynamic between Trae Young and Dejounte Murray for the Atlanta Hawks. After that, he covers the best way to evaluate offseason developments, the Boston Celtics dangling Jaylen Brown in Kevin Durant trades and whether that means they should also target Donovan Mitchell, Collin Sexton's future in Cleveland and MUCH more! TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:45 - INTRO 2:50 - TRUTH SERUM QUESTION 8:24 - How will Timberwolves defense work with Karl-Anthony Towns playing de facto 4? 15:38 - Collin Sexton's role if he stays in Cleveland 21:29 - RJ Barrett vs. Devin Vassell 29:19 - How do you evaluate during Summer League, training camp and preseason? 34:02 - DAN IS A NARCISSIST 47:18 - The fit between Trae Young and Dejounte Murray 51:00 - Kevin Durant, Jaylen Brown, The Celtics and Donovan Mitchell 55:50 - Draymond Green's future, plus extension outlooks for Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole 1:04:38 - How good can Walker Kessler be? JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Durant to Atlanta? Donovan Mitchell to the Magic? John Collins to the Raptors? Dan made his list of the top NBA trade targets. Then he checked it twice. And now, he has hypothetical packages from outside-the-box landing spots that should be interested in the top NBA trade targets after 2022 free agency. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:30 - INTRO 1:50 - Criteria 3:07 - Bojan Bogdanovic 6:01 - John Collins 12:43 - Kevin Durant 19:57 - Kyrie Irving 25:33 - Donovan Mitchell 32:01 - Marcus Morris Sr. 36:34 - Collin Sexton 39:18 - Myles Turner JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAIL 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 Jimmy Butler? 41:03 - Regression candidates for 2022-23 season 44:33 - Is the NBA more stylistically diverse than ever? 47:06 - Finding Next Year's Version of the Cleveland Cavaliers 53:12 - Denver Nuggets lineups we NEED to see next season JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boston Celtics have entered the Kevin Durant sweepstakes, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Should they trade Jaylen Brown (plus salary) and multiple picks for KD? Is this report just an attempt to drive up bids to the Brooklyn Nets from other NBA teams? If the Celtics are engaged for KD, can they offer the league's best package? Dan gets into all the implications of this report, insofar as there are any. JOIN OUR DISCORD: t.co/nhOSSpduPT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan debuts 'ONE QUESTION.' This will hopefully be a keeper installment in which all of us, as a family, ruminate on a subject he is thinking about/discussing with someone else or has been posed by one of you loyal listeners. First up on the agenda: Can the New Orleans Pelicans complete a Kevin Durant Trade AND KEEP Brandon Ingram? TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:30 - INTRO 2:04 - Should the New Orleans Pelicans try to trade for Kevin Durant? 4:48 - How the Pelicans can Trade for Kevin Durant and KEEP Brandon Ingram 16:46 - Does New Orleans have the best Kevin Durant trade package even WITHOUT Brandon Ingram included? 25:06 - Are the Pelicans NBA Finals favorites with Kevin Durant? JOIN OUR DISCORD: t.co/nhOSSpduPT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan remains the quintessential, downloads-chasing narcissist and gives his thoughts on the New York Knicks restricting NBA media access to Jalen Brunson's introductory presser, as well as the reaction from fans to this decision. In other words: KnIcKs FoR cLiCkS, baby! JOIN OUR DISCORD: t.co/nhOSSpduPT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAIL TIME. Dan plows through a thought-provoking batch of questions that covers the Houston Rockets; outrageous NBA comparisons for Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith Jr., Keegan Murray and Jaden Ivey; the Portland Trail Blazers' defense; the top 10 defenders of all time; dark horse picks to win 2022-23 awards; three-team trade scenarios between the Brooklyn Nets, Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers; and so much more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:30 - INTRO 1:56 - Miles Bridges 3:06 - JaMychal Green to Dubs 4:35 - How good will the Portland Trail Blazers be on defense? 9:23 - Will the Indiana Pacers be a third-team facilitator in any Russell Westbrook and Kyrie Irving trade? 20:14 - Who aged in the NBA less gracefully: Allen Iverson or Russell Westbrook? 24:32 - Do we (read: Dan) owe the Sacramento Kings an apology? 26:16 - OUTRAGEOUS ceiling and floor comparisons for Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith Jr., Keegan Murray, Jaden Ivey 35:34 - Do the Houston Rockets need to move on for Stephen Silas? 42:21 - 2021-22 G-League players who can make an impact on an NBA team 45:49 - Top 10 Defenders of All-Time 48:31 - Dark Horse picks for all major 2022-23 awards 48:51 - Coach of the Year 50:21 - Rookie of the Year 51:31 - Sixth Man of the Year 53:25 - Most Improved Player 55:16 - Defensive Player of the Year 56:27 - MVP 59:03 - Dan changes careers/The Knicks! JOIN OUR DISCORD: t.co/nhOSSpduPT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hardwood Knocks reacts to the latest NBA trade rumors, including rumblings on Donovan Mitchell to the Miami Heat, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving staying in Brooklyn, Russell Westbrook and the New York Knicks, Julius Randle to the Los Angeles Lakers, Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors and more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:30 - INTRO 2:22 - Russell Westbrook/Donovan Mitchell 14:23 - The Lakers 19:27 - Donovan Mitchell trade market 21:19 - Miami Heat's superstar pursuit 28:46 - Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving trade markets 33:08 - Toronto Raptors/Scottie Barnes/KD 41:08 - Keldon Johnson extension 43:28 - Kenrich Williams extension 45:54 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 57:16 - OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan gives his thoughts on why the Russell Westbrook discourse and the Los Angeles Lakers blame game have become ultra-cringey. After that, it's on to some NBA teams that should consider facilitating a Westbrook trade. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:30 - Intro 1:53 - The Russell Westbrook Discourse/Lakers Blame Game 24:23 - NBA Teams that Should Consider Trading for Russ JOIN OUR DISCORD: t.co/nhOSSpduPT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan discusses Deandre Ayton returning to Phoenix, the Suns' chances of a Kevin Durant trade, the future of the Indiana Pacers and whether the New York Knicks should go all in on a Donovan Mitchell trade. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:30 - INTRO 2:17 - Deandre Ayton Restricted Free Agency Fallout 9:36 - Kevin Durant/Suns/Raptors/Heat/Dark Horse KD Suitors 28:28 - Non-KD Trade Targets for Suns 36:48 - What's next for the Pacers? 52:05 - Knicks, Donovan Mitchell, RJ Barrett JOIN OUR DISCORD: t.co/nhOSSpduPT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan is joined by Adam Spinella from The Box and One (@BoxAndOne_) to discuss their biggest summer league takeways, includING the play of Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Keegan Murray, Jaden Ivey and Jabari Smith Jr., as well as some other standouts and team futures AND OHO SO MUCH MORE. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 4:18 - Paolo Banchero 9:23 - Chet Holmgren 16:35 - Jabari Smith Jr. 19:47 - Keegan Murray 21:36 - Jaden Ivey 27:36 - Bennedict Mathurin/Detroit Pistons 31:02 - Shaedon Sharpe/Portland Trail Blazers 33:00 - Most impressive non-lottery picks 37:22 - Best second- and third-year players 39:25 - Baby Dubs! James Wiseman! Jonathan Kuminga! 43:16 - R.P.O. (Reckless Pelicans Optimism) 48:49 - Most intriguing young cores 53:52 - Summer League disappointments 55:58 - MarJon Beauchamp/Rayjon Tucker 58:21 - Cam Thomas/Steve Nash 1:00:00 - Caleb Homesley 1:00:25 - Keegan game-tying three or Paolo's game-winning assist? 1:01:31 - Keegan Murray for Rookie of the Year? 1:03:38 - Jabari Walker 1:04:23 - Biggest draft steals 1:05:27 - THE TAKE FOUL 1:09:26 - SUMMER LEAGUE PSA JOIN OUR DISCORD: t.co/nhOSSpduPT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan reacts to the news that the Utah Jazz are exploring Donovan Mitchell trades. After riffing on the direction of the Jazz franchise under Danny Ainge, he goes through the best landing spots and packages for Mitchell. From there, we dive into some Kyrie Irving talk and discuss the impact of Pat Connaughton signing an extension and the Khris Middelton injury on the Milwaukee Bucks. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 🔘 0:30 - INTRO 🔘 1:51 - Future of the Utah Jazz 🔘 11:33 - DONOVAN MITCHELL TRADE DESTINATIONS 🔘 11:43 - Miami Heat 🔘 15:57 - New York Knicks 🔘 24:50 - Toronto Raptors 🔘 27:38 - Cleveland Cavaliers 🔘 29:10 - Dallas Mavericks 🔘 30:00 - Detroit Pistons 🔘 30:45 - Indiana Pacers 🔘 31:25 - Memphis Grizzlies 🔘 32:58 - New Orleans Pelicans 🔘 33:32 - Oklahoma City Thunder 🔘 35:11 - Orlando Magic 🔘 37:28 - Philadelphia 76ers 🔘 40:22 - Washington Wizards 🔘 45:38 - Kyrie Irving/Brooklyn Nets/Kevin Durant 🔘 53:36 - Pat Connaughton/Impact of Khris Middleton injury on Milwaukee Bucks JOIN OUR DISCORD: t.co/nhOSSpduPT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAIL TIME. Dan answers listener questions that cover Deandre Ayton potentially going to the Indiana Pacers, the direction of the Dallas Mavericks, NBA team-building philosophies, Jabari Smith Jr. looking like Evan Mobley, Patrick Williams, De'Andre Hunter, sneaky breakout candidates for 2023-24 and MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 0:30 - INTRO 🔘 1:24 - Deandre Ayton to the Pacers??? 🔘 22:02 - What's going on with the Dallas Mavericks? 🔘 30:07 - Which NBA fanbase deserves a title the most? 🔘 35:55 - Patrick Williams vs. De'Andre Hunter 🔘 38:02 - Sneaky breakout candidates in 2022-23 🔘 44:20 - Would Stephen Curry still be Stephen Curry with the Timberwolves? How important is team environment to superstar development? 🔘 49:32 - Should the NBA get rid of the Stepien Rule? 🔘 53:06 - Jabari Smith Jr. vs. Evan Mobley?!? 🔘 55:55 - How good is Grant Williams? 🔘 57:36 - Best way to build an NBA Finals contender 🔘 1:02:11 - Jonathan Isaac's trade value 🔘 1:06:53 - Damian Lillard's future 🔘 1:09:24 - Giannis Antetokounmpo double-teams 🔘 1:10:18 - BASEBALL?????? JOIN OUR DISCORD: t.co/nhOSSpduPT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan ranks his top eight contracts given out in 2022 NBA free agency so far. Please note these rankings are from a bang-for-their-buck perspective and are not meant to be anti-labor. It's instead a look at which teams managed to get the best bargains, in Dan's humble opinion. If you haven't checked out our latest pod prior to this one, please do so here! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 0:30 - INTRO 🔘 1:38 - Criteria 🔘 3:09 - No. 8 🔘 5:21 - No. 7 🔘 8:55 - No. 6 🔘 14:38 - No. 5 🔘 17:37 - No. 4 🔘 20:00 - No. 3 🔘 23:37 - No. 2 🔘 26:13 - No. 1 JOIN OUR DISCORD: t.co/nhOSSpduPT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Noah Magaro-George (@N_Magaro) from Pounding The Rock and the 'Alamo City Limits' podcast joins Dan to discuss the future of the San Antonio Spurs following their franchise-altering decision to trade Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 🔘 0:30 - INTRO 🔘 2:03 - What the Dejounte Murray trade says about the Spurs' direction 🔘 8:36 - Gregg Popovich's future 🔘 11:34 - Are more trades coming in San Antonio? 🔘 15:33 - Keldon Johnson's future 🔘 20:01 - Devin Vassell's ceiling 🔘 22:37 - How much will Jeremy Sochan, Blake Wesley and Malaki Branham play next year? 🔘 24:37 - Jeremy Sochan's strengths 🔘 26:42 - Malaki Branham's value 🔘 33:13 - Blake Wesley's learning curve 🔘 35:09 - Josh Primo's role in 2022-23 🔘 42:00 - How good is Trey Jones? 🔘 46:59 - The value of starting over 🔘 53:39 - Biggest roster needs moving forward 🔘 56:38 - Did you buy your Victor Wembanyama Spurs jersey yet? 🔘 57:45 - Jakob Poeltl! JOIN OUR DISCORD: t.co/nhOSSpduPT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAIL TIME. You asked. Dan answered. This trip down Listeners Rock Forever Lane covers Kevin Durant trades, the Phoenix Suns' best KD package without Mikal Bridges, the Denver Nuggets' 2022 NBA title odds, how the Utah Jazz can build around Donovan Mitchell, whether the Association will mirror the Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert partnership on the Minnesota Timberwolves, and oh-so-much more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 0:00 - INTRO 🔘 2:50 - How long will Kevin Durant hold up free agency? 🔘 6:41 - Can the Suns keep Mikal Bridges in a Kevin Durant trade? 🔘 14:21 - Rant on NBA Fandom 🔘 19:31 - What is Chet Holmgren's ceiling/floor? 🔘 25:51 - DeAndre Jordan?!? 🔘 27:06 - Will the Denver Nuggets continue spending deep into the tax? 🔘 30:07 - Are the Nuggets NBA Finals contenders? 🔘 35:46 - What will it take for the rest of the NBA to follow the Timberwolves' model with Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns? 🔘 42:26 - Players for Boston Celtics to target on trade market this offseason 🔘 47:35 - How can the Utah Jazz rebuild around Donovan Mitchell? 🔘 52:54 - Jarred Vanderbilt at the 5?!? 🔘 54:54 - The future of Gary Payton II 🔘 59:23 - Charlotte Hornets 🔘 1:03:18 - Outro JOIN OUR DISCORD: t.co/nhOSSpduPT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan reacts to the news that the Minnesota Timberwolves and Utah Jazz hashing out a Rudy Gobert trade. Does Rudy fit with Karl-Anthony Towns? Did the Wolves give up too much? Will Danny Ainge trade Donovan Mitchell off the Jazz Next? How about Mike Conley, Bojan Bogdanovic and Jordan Clarkson? Let's get into it all! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Wolves (1:32) 🔘 Jazz (14:09) 🔘 Free-agency questions (33:02) JOIN OUR DISCORD: t.co/nhOSSpduPT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan reacts to (almost) every signing and rumor from Day 1 of 2022 NBA Free Agency. If you're looking for our emergency podcast and overarching thoughts on the Brooklyn Nets, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and trades galore, we put that out just before free agency. You can find it here. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 INTRO (0:30) 🔘 Isaiah Hartenstein (2:06) 🔘 Kyle Anderson/Karl-Anthony Towns (3:33) 🔘 Jalen Brunson (5:10) 🔘 Jazz/Royce O'Neale (7:11) 🔘 Mavs/Brunson/JaVale McGee (8:25) 🔘 Clippers big-man targets, Nic Batum, Amir Coffey (11:49) 🔘 Patty Mills/Nic Claxton (15:16) 🔘 Clippers trades (16:03) 🔘 Mo Bamba (19:43) 🔘 Malik Monk (20:06) 🔘 Collin Sexton/Mavs (21:07) 🔘 Bulls (23:11) 🔘 Lonnie Walker IV/Lakers (26:20) 🔘 OKC question (27:55) 🔘 Wizards (28:52) 🔘 THE PHILADELPHIA ROCKETS (31:16) 🔘 Nuggets/DeAndre Jordan (34:56) 🔘 KD to Memphis? (37:34) 🔘 More on the Nuggets (39:05) 🔘 Anfernee Simons/Blazers (40:17) 🔘 The Bucks! (42:57) 🔘 Lu Dort/Thunder (47:12) 🔘 Jae'Sean Tate (49:38) 🔘 Raptors (50:33) 🔘 Pistons/Marvin Bagley (53:41) JOIN OUR DISCORD: t.co/nhOSSpduPT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan reacts to Kevin Durant requesting a trade from the Brooklyn Nets and comes up with a bunch of fake deals and landing spots, an exercise that includes the Toronto Raptors, Phoenix Suns, Miami Heat, Atlanta Hawks, Portland Trail Blazers, Memphis Grizzlies and more. After that, he talks about the future of the Nets, as well as some fake trades for Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons. JOIN OUR DISCORD: t.co/nhOSSpduPT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan unpacks the blockbuster Dejounte Murray trade between the Atlanta Hawks and San Antonio Spurs and what it means for each team. From there, he also spruces up the Hawks' free-agency lookahead! After that, both Dan and Grant get into NBA free-agency needs and targets for the Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat and Orlando Magic. Finally, Dan unpacks the trade between the Denver Nuggets and Washington Wizards while also getting into the larger Bradley Beal and free-agent outlook for the Wiz. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Spurs (1:45) 🔘 Hawks (12:08) 🔘 Hornets (37:06) 🔘 Heat (46:13) 🔘 Magic (54:37) (pre-Bamba!) 🔘 Wizards, Monte Morris (1:03:16 JOIN OUR DISCORD: t.co/nhOSSpduPT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Grant dive into a 2022 NBA free-agency and overall offseason lookahead for the Central Division. We’re talking biggest needs and questions as well as trade targets and potential signings for the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 Bulls (2:37) 🔘 Cavs (15:22) 🔘 Pistons (27:40) 🔘 Pacers (42:10) 🔘 Bucks (55:00) JOIN OUR DISCORD: t.co/nhOSSpduPT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan reacts to the New York Knicks trading Alec Burks and Nerlens Noel to the Detroit Piston to clear the way for a Jalen Brunson signing in free agency. After that, he covers listener questions about the NBA free-agency market and dives into an impromptu lookahead for the Pistons. TIMESTAMPS 🔘 INTRO (0:30) 🔘 Knicks-Pistons Trade, Jalen Brunson (1:03) 🔘 PJ Tucker to the Sixers?!?!? (12:10) 🔘 MAILBAG (13:41) —The free-agency wing market —Blazers targets —Rockets targets —Why don't more teams sign declining scale deals? —Best Dejounte Murray trades —Zach LaVine and Bradley Beal —Best Non-Taxpayer MLE candidates —Raptors MLE targets —An optimistic Kings Prediction! —Heat's future trade/cap scenarios 🔘 Detroit Pistons Lookahead, Post-Trade (50:47) 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 TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Grant dive into a 2022 NBA free-agency and overall offseason lookahead for the Northwest Division. We’re talking biggest needs and questions as well as trade targets and potential signings for the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 Mavericks (2:32) 🔘 Rockets (18:28) 🔘 Grizzlies (30:10) 🔘 Pelicans (43:49) 🔘 Spurs (57:26) JOIN OUR DISCORD: t.co/nhOSSpduPT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan 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 TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan is joined by Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes (@gt_hughes) to dive into a 2022 NBA free-agency and overall offseason lookahead for the Pacific Division. We're talking biggest needs and questions as well as trade targets and potential signings for the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (1:51) 🔘 Denver Nuggets (4:01) 🔘 Minnesota Timberwolves (18:34) 🔘 Oklahoma City Thunder (29:53) 🔘 Portland Trail Blazers (39:04) 🔘 Utah Jazz (50:16) 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 TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan is joined by Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes (@gt_hughes) to dive into a 2022 NBA free-agency and overall offseason lookahead for the Pacific Division. We're talking biggest needs and questions as well as trade targets and potential signings for the Golden State Warriors, L.A. Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 INTRO (0:30) 🔘 The setup (2:07) 🔘 Warriors (3:21) 🔘 Clippers (16:36) 🔘 Lakers (26:23) 🔘 Suns (35:39) 🔘 Kings (49:27) 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 TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam and Dan break down all the biggest implications from the 2022 NBA Draft, including the New York Knicks trading their way back into oblivion, Paolo Banchero going No. 1, John Collins staying with the Atlanta Hawks, the Detroit Pistons and Oklahoma City Thunder dominating everyone and much more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 INTRO (1:52) 🔘 ANNOUNCEMENT (4:27) 🔘 Knicks (8:04) 🔘 Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith Jr. (22:44) 🔘 KANGZZZZ(?), Keegan Murray, Jaden Ivey (26:40) 🔘 Detroit Pistons (30:40) 🔘 Oklahoma City Thunder (33:39) 🔘 Hornets, Bucks, Dyson Daniels (35:37) 🔘 De'Anthony Melton, Sixers (40:18) 🔘 A.J. Griffin (43:29) 🔘 John Collins, NBA's trade market (44:02) 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 TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan breaks down every angle of the Jerami Grant trade for the Detroit Pistons, Portland Trail Blazers and the rest of the NBA. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 Trade details (1:53) 🔘 Pistons (2:42) 🔘 Blazers (8:02) 🔘 NBA's trade market (16:16) 🔘 Portland's future (23:37) 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 TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA trade rumor mill is ablaze! Scuttlebutt is reaching fever pitch ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft this Thursday, so Hardwood Knocks takes the time to dissect and analyze the latest and greatest news and reports. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 Kyrie Irving's future (3:17) 🔘 John Collins (10:41) 🔘 New Orleans Pelicans (15:38) 🔘 Memphis Grizzlies (17:57) 🔘 Golden State Warriors (20:33) 🔘 Jaden Ivey and the Knicks (22:48) 🔘 Sacramento Kings/Trades for the No. 4 pick (27:54) 🔘 Malcolm Brogdon, Wizards, Knicks (30:52) 🔘 Charlotte Hornets/Gordon Hayward trades (34:18) 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/adchoices

Dan reacts to the Golden State Warriors winning the 2022 NBA Finals, discusses the legacy of Stephen Curry, delves into the future of the Boston Celtics and breaks down the Christian Wood trade between the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets. After that, it's on to another mailbag! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 The Warriors! (2:06) 🔘 Steph Curry! (9:56) 🔘 Top-10 ranking (22:33) 🔘 Celtics future (24:03) 🔘 Christian Wood trade reaction (31:07) —MAILBAG 🔘 Fave NBA podcasts (42:05) 🔘 The Magic, Markelle Fultz vs. Derrick White (48:15) 🔘 What should Orlando do with the No. 1 pick? (53:14) 🔘 Mo Bamba (56:08) 🔘 Hypothetical Expansion Draft (56:56) 🔘 Players who can make first All-Star team in 2023 (1:00:25) 🔘 Who would you rather have for the next five years: Rudy Gobert or James Harden? (1:05:32) 🔘 How long does it take to develop into an All-Star (1:07:12) 🔘 Targets for Clippers' trade exceptions (1:08:30) JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/hwkdiscord 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 TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan is joined by Mo Dakhil (@MoDakhil_NBA) from The Athletic, Bleacher Report, JumpBall.Net and the world-famous One MoThing video breakdowns to cover all aspects of the 2022 NBA Finals entering a mission critical Game 6 between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 "Entertainment Factor" of this series (3:29) 🔘 Impact of Celtics' turnovers (5:43) 🔘 Bostons late-shot-clock addiction (10:30) 🔘 Rant about end-of-quarter heaves! (14:09) 🔘 Jayson Tatum's two-point shooting (16:59) 🔘 Andrew "Checkbook Win" Wiggins (20:21) 🔘 Draymond Green's play (25:55) 🔘 Celtics defense on Stephen Curry (30:55) 🔘 Should Boston downsize more in Game 6? (33:18) 🔘 One adjustment for each team in Game 6 (37:10) 🔘 X-factor for each team (38:54) 🔘 Will Steph win Finals MVP even if Dubs lose? (41:06) 🔘 How much would a Finals loss impact offseason for BOS/GSW? (43:10) 🔘 The fans! (48:45) 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/adchoices

Dan offers his thoughts on the MEGA trade between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder (kidding about mega!), rails against this concept the Golden State Warriors are unfair, scolds people getting mad at ESPN and breaks down the value of John Collins. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:44) 🔘 Nuggets-Thunder trade reaction (2:15) 🔘 John Collins chatter (10:48) 🔘 The Warriors and "checkbook wins" (18:07) 🔘 Faux outrage? (29:04) 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/adchoices

MAIL TIME! Dan discusses the latest news and rumors around the NBA, including fresh hires for the Minnesota Timberwolves, updates on the Utah Jazz’s coaching search, Zion Williamson’s future with the New Orleans Pelicans and the FUROR over Draymond Green’s podcast. After that, it’s on to a mailbag that covers everything from NBA free agency and trade candidates to building-block rankings and way-out-there hypotheticals. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 Timberwolves hire Dell Demps (2:28) 🔘 Zion Williamson's extension (3:30) 🔘 The Draymond discourse sucks (6:17) 🔘 Who will the Jazz hire to replace Quin Snyder? (11:00) 🔘 NBA expansion! (14:41) 🔘 How often does the team with the best regular season DRTG win a title? (16:43) 🔘 Zach LaVine's free agency (18:46) 🔘 Will the Kings and Blazers trade their draft picks? (21:34) 🔘 Can Scottie Barnes be an All-Star in 2022-23? (28:45) 🔘 Isaiah Hartenstein is underrated (30:23) 🔘 What team would benefit most if it traded for...Klay Thompson? (32:34) 🔘 FAKE TRADE (36:54) 🔘 Knick and Pistons trade idea (39:31) 🔘 Suns and Hawks trade idea (42:43) 🔘 Ranking the top five players you'd want to start your franchise with (45:29) JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/hwkdiscord 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 TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan breaks down the significance of Quin Snyder leaving the Utah Jazz, and how it might affect the futures of Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell. After that, Adam Spinella from The Box and One (@TheBoxAndOne_) joins the pod to discuss the 2022 NBA Draft and all the value that awaits teams outside the lottery. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 Future of the Utah Jazz (1:37) 🔘 TyTy Washington (21:17) 🔘 Malaki Branham (26:32) 🔘 Jaden Hardy (28:15) 🔘 Bryce McGowens (31:38) 🔘 Draft combine winners (35:14) 🔘 Most fascinating teams outside the top 10 (36:49) 🔘 Late first-round/second-round prospects to watch (39:40) 🔘 Prospects we're higher on relative to consensus (43:48) 🔘 Knicks (47:00) 🔘 Wizards (49:53) 🔘 Pelicans (52:01) 🔘 Spurs (54:07) 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/adchoices

Dan is joined by Justin Rowan (@Cavsanada) from TheChase Down podcast to break down long-term outlook of the Cleveland Cavaliers entering the 2022 NBA offseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 Reflecting on the Cavs' season (4:13) 🔘 Cleveland's offseason approach (6:06) 🔘 Potential draft fits at No. 14 (8:57) 🔘 Improving the ultra-big lineups (12:44) 🔘 Evan Mobley's offensive development (15:05) 🔘 Collin Sexton's restricted free agency (17:47) 🔘 Can Garland, Sexton and LeVert work? (21:01) 🔘 Biggest roster needs (25:59) 🔘 Free-agent targets (28:16) 🔘 Isaac Okoro's future (39:16) 🔘 Trade targets (42:44) 🔘 Lauri Markkanen/Kevin Love (48:52) 🔘 Expectations for the Cavs next year (53:55) JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/hwkdiscord 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 TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan reacts to the latest news about Quin Snyder potentially leaving the Utah Jazz and OG Anunoby's apparent unhappiness with the Toronto Raptors. After that, Alex Kungu (@Kungu_NBA) hops on to preview the 2022 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ —Intro (0:30) 🔘 Will Quin Snyder leave the Jazz? (1:41) 🔘 OG Anunoby (13:46) —2022 NBA Finals Primer (20:33) 🔘 Boston's late-clock/half-court offense (23:53) 🔘 Jaylen brown (28:18) 🔘 Jayson Tatum (33:49) 🔘 Will Golden State downsize? (37:01) 🔘 Robert Williams III's knee/Boston's two-big lineups (38:49) 🔘 Stephen Cury (42:08) 🔘 Is this a Derrick White series? (45:07) 🔘 Defensive matchups to watch (48:25) 🔘 X-factors (54:55) 🔘 PREDICTIONS (1:03:23) JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/hwkdiscord 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 TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan reacts to the report that the Brooklyn Nets are "outright unwilling" to give Kyrie Irving a long-term deal and also discusses the fall out from recent Deandre Ayton and Zach LaVine rumors. After that, Adam Spinella from The Box And One (TheBoxAndOne_) joins the pod for Part One of our 2022 NBA Draft primer! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ INTRO (0:00) 🔘 Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, Nets (0:44) 🔘 Zach LaVine (14:03) 🔘 Deandre Ayton (16:55) NBA DRAFT TALK (22:56) 🔘 Paolo Banchero vs. Chet Holmgren vs. Jabari Smith Jr. (25:03) 🔘 Jaden Ivey (36:43) 🔘 Shaedon Sharpe (41:44) 🔘 Keegan Murray, Bennedict Mathurin (45:27) 🔘 A.J. Griffin (47:43) 🔘 Dyson Daniels (52:03) 🔘 Jalen Duren, Mark Williams and investing lottery picks in conventional centers (53:26) SUBSCRIBE TO THE BOX AND ONE: youtube.com/c/AdamSpinella 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/adchoices

Adam and Dan tackle their biggest questions for every Western Conference lottery team entering the 2022 NBA Offseason. Make sure to check out our pod on the Eastern Conference lotto teams, as well! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 Impact of Tim Connelly leaving Nuggets for Timberwolves (1:07) 🔘 Criteria (12:22) 🔘 Houston Rockets (14:11) 🔘 LA Clippers (24:16) 🔘 Los Angeles Lakers (32:12) 🔘 Oklahoma City Thunder (39:58) 🔘 Portland Trail Blazers (46:01) 🔘 Sacramento Kings (53:16) 🔘 San Antonio Spurs (1:01:23) 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/adchoices