Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast

Dan is once again joined by Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes (@gt_hughes) to tackle the biggest questions facing the Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers and Phoenix Suns over the summer. If you haven't checked out our previous installment of the biggest offseason questions facing eliminated 2022 NBA playoff teams, be sure to remedy that immediately. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:30 - Intro 3:58 - Memphis Grizzlies 13:59 - Milwaukee Bucks 23:23 - Philadelphia 76ers 32:55 - Phoenix Suns 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

On the heels of the 2022 NBA draft lottery, Dan breaks down the impact of the official draft order for every team in the top 14. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 Orlando Magic (2:10 🔘 Oklahoma City Thunder (7:57) 🔘 Houston Rockets (16:07) 🔘 Sacramento Kings (21:50) 🔘 Detroit Pistons (27:05) 🔘 Indiana Pacers (32:19) 🔘 Portland Trail Blazers (34:37) 🔘 New Orleans Pelicans (38:22) 🔘 San Antonio Spurs (44:56) 🔘 Washington Wizards (47:27) 🔘 New York Knicks (49:25) 🔘 Charlotte Hornets (52:21) 🔘 Cleveland Cavaliers (58:03) 🔘 Heat-Celtics Game 1 (1:03:25) 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 Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes (@gt_hughes) to break down every aspect of the 2022 NBA conference finals matchups between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat and the Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:44) 🔘 Warriors vs. Mavs Lookahead (3:20) 🔘 Warriors X-factors (22:05) 🔘 Mavs X-factors (23:49) 🔘 Dubs-Mavs prediction (25:45) 🔘 Heat vs. Celtics Lookahead (29:25) 🔘 Celtics X-factors (40:37) 🔘 Heat X-factors (42:15) 🔘 Heat-Celtics Prediction (43:43) 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 Ti Windisch (@TiWindsich) from the Gyro Step Podcast (@GyroStepPod) to discuss all things Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks, including Khris Middleton's potential return from injury, Giannis Antetokounmpo figuring out Boston's defense, Jayson Tatum's struggles, Marcus Smart and the catastrophe that was Game 5, what to expect for the rest of this series, and much more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 Boston's Game 5 collapse (3:56) 🔘 Has Giannis figured out Boston's defense? (5:56) 🔘 Khris Middleton's return??? (9:53) 🔘 Jrue Holiday/The No-Giannis minutes (14:08) 🔘 Celtics lineups (19:04) 🔘 Milwaukee's closing lineup (22:09) 🔘 Lessons learned from Game 5 (24:04) 🔘 The importance of Wesley Matthews (26:48) 🔘 Mike Budenholzer = Evolved?!? (28:23) 🔘 UNLEASH JEVON CARTER (29:54) 🔘 Game 6 X-factors (32:32) 🔘 The Celtics' offensive cadence (34:35) 🔘 Boston wins Game 6 if... (38:03) 🔘 How will the series end? (40:27) 🔘 The NBA MVP discourse (43:05) 🔘 Should the NBA have separate postseason awards? (48:35) 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

MAIL TIME. Our latest dive into YOUR questions will cover Duncan Robinson's absence in the Miami Heat-Philadelphia 76ers series; Kyle Lowry's injury; Zach LaVine's best free-agency destinations; Utah Jazz trade targets; the biggest overachievers and underachievers from the regular season; what the Mike Brown hire means for the Sacramento Kings; and much more! TIMESTAMPS ⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:44) 🔘 Duncan Robinson time?/Kyle Lowry (1:56) 🔘 Best Zach LaVine landing spots outside of Chicago (7:10) 🔘 Which teams outperformed/underperformed their win projections by the most? (24:13) 🔘 Surprise playoff teams in 2023 (27:48) 🔘 Can the Jazz acquire a third star? (33:08) 🔘 Zion Williamson's ceiling (29:10) 🔘 Could the Lakers really run it back? (41:34) 🔘 Daniel Theis seals (46:19) 🔘 Impact of the Kings hiring Mike Brown (48:13) 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 Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) from Spotrac and the NBA Front OfficeShow to discuss their biggest offseason questions for every team eliminated from the 2022 NBA playoffs so far: The Hawks, Nets, Bulls, Nuggets, Timberwolves, Pelicans, Raptors and Jazz. Be sure to check out our episode on the biggest offseason questions facing every Eastern Conference lottery team, as well. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:25) 🔘 Atlanta Hawks (5:38) 🔘 Brooklyn Nets (19:42) 🔘 Chicago Bulls (27:38) 🔘 Denver Nuggets (37:38) 🔘 Minnesota Timberwolves (48:43) 🔘 New Orleans Pelicans (1:01:14) 🔘 Toronto Raptors (1:11:21) 🔘 Utah Jazz (1:19:42) 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! This latest dive into YOUR questions covers potential adjustments the Boston Celtics can make against the Milwaukee Bucks; the best Rudy Gobert trade destinations; whether the Utah Jazz should consider moving Donovan Mitchell; what the Atlanta Hawks need to do over the offseason; how close the Toronto Raptors are to championship contention; the immediate outlooks of the New Orleans Pelicans and Minnesota Timberwolves; and more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:26) 🔘 Bucks-Celtics (3:21) 🔘 Playoff Wants (16:54) 🔘 Should the Jazz keep Rudy Gobert and trade Donovan Mitchell? (20:41) 🔘 Best Rudy Gobert trade spots (27:31) 🔘 Atlanta Hawks targets (50:51) 🔘 Better chance of making 2023 playoffs: Pelicans or Wolves? (55:12) 🔘 Who's more likely to make the Finals: Heat or Warriors? (59:05) 🔘 The Nets (1:00:39) 🔘 Will the NBA ever shorten the regular season? (1:02:46) 🔘 How close are the Raptors to title contention? (1:06:11) 🔘 Do rebounds per game matter? (1:07:57) 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 Keith Parish from the Fastbreak Breakfast (@fastbreakbreak) and Grits and Grinds (@grizzliespod) to discuss everything and anything about the epically hallucinogenic 2022 NBA playoffs battle between the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 General impressions of Grizz-Wolves so far (3:23) 🔘 The Ja Morant experience (6:54) 🔘 Memphis' rotation/Xavier Tillman (12:54) 🔘 Karl-Anthony Towns (19:51) 🔘 Jaren Jackson Jr. (25:27) 🔘 Desmond Bane (32:55) 🔘 Brandon Clarke (35:25) 🔘 Have the Wolves been the better team? (37:46) 🔘 What to watch for in Game 6/potential Game 7 (43:26) 🔘 X-factors for each team the rest of this series (51:08) 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 NBA lottery team in the Eastern Conference entering the 2022 offseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:38) 🔘 Cleveland Cavaliers (3:23) 🔘 Charlotte Hornets (10:53) 🔘 New York Knicks (20:57) 🔘 Washington Wizards (30:23) 🔘 Indiana Pacers (38:40) 🔘 Detroit Pistons (45:34) 🔘 Orlando Magic (54:03) 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/adchoices

Dan and Adam discuss the impact of Khris Middleton's injury on the Milwaukee Bucks in their series with the Chicago Bulls and beyond. After that, we have deep dives on the Boston Celtics-Brooklyn Nets matchup and Phoenix Suns-New Orleans Pelicans series, replete with more Devin Booker injury talk. From there, we show some love for Jordan Poole, Tyrese Maxey and Jalen Brunson and their 2022 NBA playoff breakouts. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:50) 🔘 Impact of Khris Middleton injury ( 🔘 Celtics-Nets Outlook (16:25) 🔘 Devin Booker injury, Suns-Pelicans Outlook (34:19) 🔘 Jordan Poole, Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Maxey (48:22) 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

MAIL TIME. Our latest trip down You Asked, We Answered Lane has us covering Devin Booker's hamstring injury; the New Orleans Pelicans' future with Zion Williamson; Giannis Antetokounmpo's legacy; the discourse surrounding Nikola Jokic and Rudy Gobert; the Charlotte Hornets' future; the Oklahoma City Thunder's rebuild; playoff teams under the most pressure this offseason; and more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 Devin Booker injury/Suns-Pelicans (3:13) 🔘 Future of the Pelicans (12:58) 🔘 The Thunder's Endgame (20:21) 🔘 Front offices under most pressure In the playoffs (26:59) 🔘 Which lottery teams will be the best next season? (31:41) 🔘 Favorite announcers/broadcast teams (36:10) 🔘 How should the Nets integrate Ben Simmons if he debuts vs. Celtics? (37:39) 🔘 The Awards, Nikola Jokic and Rudy Gobert discourse (43:22) 🔘 Rudy Gobert vs. Marcus Smart (52:14) 🔘 How should the Hornets use their first-rounders? (1:00:23) 🔘 The Kings (1:10:07) 🔘 Luka Doncic (1:14:23) 🔘 Most accurate three-point shooters ever (1:16:29) 🔘 Giannis' all-time ceiling if the bucks win again (1:18:45) 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

Adam and Dan wrap up our 2022 NBA playoffs primer with a deep dive into the first-round matchups between the Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks as well as Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Pelicans. If you haven't checked out Part 1 (Bucks-Bulls, Grizzlies-Wolves, Mavs-Jazz) or Part 2 (Celtics-Nets, Warriors-Nuggets, Raptors-Sixers) of our NBA playoffs deep dives be sure to do that ASAP! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 (0:30) 🔘 Heat-Hawks (3:17) 🔘 Suns-Pelicans (20:42) 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 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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan 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/adchoices

MAIL TIME. Adam and Dan start things off by tackling their official 2021-22 NBA All-Defense and All-Rookie selections. After that, they dive into a mailbag that covers this year's biggest surprises and disappointments, the search for the next Ja Morant-type leap, the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Toronto Raptors playoff series, how to better evaluate player legacies, prospective head coaching candidates for the Los Angeles Lakers, and much more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 All-Rookie (3:14) 🔘 All-Defense (11:10) 🔘 Biggest disappointments from the season (18:23) 🔘 Biggest surprises from this season (27:36) 🔘 Is Anthony Davis still a top-10 player? (33:07) 🔘 Doc Rivers/Lakers (37:29) 🔘 Coach of the Year curse(?) (38:32) 🔘 Who will make the next Ja Morant-type leap? (40:12) 🔘 How stats evolve year-to-year (47:14) 🔘 Nikola Jokic's defense (50:29) 🔘 How can we improve the dialogue on NBA legacies? (53:18) 🔘 Can the Hawks make a surprise playoff push? (59:40) 🔘 Thoughts on Raptors-Sixers (1:00:40) 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

We interrupt your foaming at the mouth over the 2022 NBA playoffs for a little 2022 NBA Offseason talk. Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) from Bleacher Report and the Please Don't Aggregate This podcast joins Dan to discuss some of the most intriguing storylines we'll be following into the summer and free agency. They cover the future of the Utah Jazz, New Orleans Pelicans, Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks, as well as the impact this year's cap landscape will have on the trade market. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 Los Angeles Lakers (3:55) —Frank Vogel's future —Potential coaching candidates —Russell Westbrook's future —LeBron James/Anthony Davis 🔘 Utah Jazz (11:40) —Quin Snyder's future/contract situation —Rudy Gobert/Donovan Mitchell —How nuclear could Utah go over the offseason? 🔘 New Orleans Pelicans (18:37) —Zion Williamson's extension —Will the Pelicans be aggressive on the trade market this summer? 🔘 New York Knicks (24:09) —Tom Thibodeau's future —Julius Randle's future —Would the Knicks consider rebuilding? —Will RJ Barrett sign an extension? 🔘 Offseason Notes (28:49) —Keep your eyes on the Memphis Grizzlies —Will there be a lot of trades over the summer? 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

Awards season is rolling onward at Hardwood Knocks, and the 2021-22 All-NBA teams are next up on the docket. Adam and Dan break down their 15 picks across the All-NBA First, Second and Third teams while also dissecting their biggest hangups, including whether to include LeBron James and Pascal Siakam; where to put Devin Booker and Stephen Curry; how to treat Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic; and much more. And to answer your question: Yes, we thoroughly hated ourselves before, during and after this entire process. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 First Team (3:31) 🔘 Second Team (15:20) 🔘 Third Team (46:41) 🔘 Honorable Mentions (57:47) 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

It's NBA awards season, and Hardwood Knocks have the goods. Adam and Dan get together to deliver their official ballots for MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, Sixth Man of the Year, Coach of the Year and Executive of the Year. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:38) 🔘 Executive of the Year (2:58) 🔘 Coach of the Year (8:50) 🔘 Sixth Man of the Year (16:26) 🔘 Most Improved Player (22:12) 🔘 Rookie of the Year (33:37) 🔘 Defensive Player of the Year (40:11) 🔘 MVP (56:09) 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

Tyler Herro or Jordan Poole? Tyrese Maxey or Tyrese Haliburton? Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley or Scottie Barnes? Denver Nuggets or LA Clippers Adam and Dan tackle these NBA 'WHO YA GOT?!?' scenarios—and more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘Intro (0:52) 🔘Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Tyrese Haliburton (2:41) 🔘Tyrese Haliburton vs. Tyrese Maxey (7:34) 🔘Scottie Barnes vs. Franz Wagner (10:33) 🔘Deni Avdija vs. Franz Wagner (12:34) 🔘Scottie Barnes vs. Cade Cunningham vs. Evan Mobley (14:43) 🔘Brooklyn Nets vs. LA Clippers (22:17) 🔘Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers (26:07) 🔘RJ Barrett vs. Michael Porter Jr. (27:48) 🔘Postseason Deandre Ayton vs. Postseason Rudy Gobert (30:03) 🔘Deandre Ayton vs. Jaren Jackson Jr. (31:17) 🔘John Collins vs. Jaren Jackson Jr. (32:29) 🔘Ja Morant vs. Trae Young (37:07) 🔘Herb Jones vs. Matisse Thybulle (44:25) 🔘LaMelo Ball vs. Anthony Edwards (46:44) 🔘Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies (50:46) 🔘Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs (56:13) 🔘Tyler Herro vs. Jordan Poole (58:59) 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

Let’s keep pouring ones out for the NBA’s most under-appreciated players this season. Bleacher Report’s Grant Hughes (@gt_hughes) is back to rap with Dan about their most underrated player RIGHT NOW for every Western Conference team. You can check out the Eastern Conference version of this pod here: bit.ly/hwkx566. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 Dallas Mavericks (3:10) 🔘 Denver Nuggets (7:25) 🔘 Golden State Warriors (12:19) 🔘 Houston Rockets (22:19) 🔘 LA Clippers (28:50) 🔘 Los Angeles Lakers (35:05) 🔘 Memphis Grizzlies (39:25) 🔘 Minnesota Timberwolves (47:28) 🔘 New Orleans Pelicans (51:08) 🔘 Oklahoma City Thunder (58:31) 🔘 Phoenix Suns (1:02:46) 🔘 Portland Trail Blazers (1:07:40) 🔘 Sacramento Kings (1:12:58) 🔘 San Antonio Spurs (1:17:27) 🔘 Utah Jazz (1:20:10) 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

Let’s pour one out for the NBA’s most under-appreciated players this season, shall we? Dan is joined by Bleacher Report’s Grant Hughes (@gt_hughes) to go through their most underrated player RIGHT NOW for each team in the Eastern Conference. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 Atlanta Hawks (3:22) 🔘 Boston Celtics (7:44) 🔘 Brooklyn Nets (11:50) 🔘 Charlotte Hornets (16:17) 🔘 Chicago Bulls (22:11) 🔘 Cleveland Cavaliers (25:57) 🔘 Detroit Pistons (30:04) 🔘 Indiana Pacers (33:54) 🔘 Miami Heat (36:42) 🔘 Milwaukee Bucks (40:56) 🔘 New York Knicks (45:36) 🔘 Orlando Magic (51:40) 🔘 Philadelphia 76ers (57:57) 🔘 Toronto Raptors (1:03:07) 🔘 Washington Wizards (1:08:03) 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 Jason Maples (@JJMaples55_MST) from the Temple of Hoop podcast to discuss teams that intrigue us ahead of the 2022 NBA playoffs—for both better and worse. We dive deep into the New Orleans Pelicans' performance with CJ McCollum, Brandon Ingram's growth and Zion Williamson's future. After that, it's on to the sad-sack Los Angeles Lakers, and what to expect from them moving forward. From there, we cannonball into thoughts on the ascendant Boston Celtics, surging Dallas Mavericks, suddenly plucky New York Knicks, and the youth movement being authored by the San Antonio Spurs. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 Pelicans (2:36) —CJ McCollum's fit so far (4:22) —Brandon Ingram's playmaking leap (8:38) —Zion Williams (9:48) —New Orleans' defense (15:44) —Jose Alvarado (17:40) —Larry Nance Jr./Trey Murphy III (18:27) 🔘 Lakers (20:44) —Can this season be salvaged? (21:01) —The complicated Blame Game in LA (22:53) —How should Lakers approach the offseason? (25:09) 🔘 Mavericks (29:31) 🔘 Celtics/Eastern Conference (30:45) 🔘 MORE MAVS (32:40) 🔘 Spurs (33:46) 🔘 Knicks (36:11) 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

MAIL TIME. Our latest dive into listener questions covers Scottie Barnes' Rookie of the Year candidacy; Bam Adebayo's Defensive Player of the Year stock; Tyler Herro's value, potential suitors for an Anthony Davis trade this summer; the Utah Jazz's future if they lose in the NBA playoffs; a list of the most versatile point-of-attack defenders; this season's most clutch scorers; and much more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 Can Bam Adebayo win Defensive Player of the Year? Is he better than Rudy Gobert? (2:34) 🔘 Most versatile point-of-attack defenders (8:26) 🔘 What could the Lakers get in an Anthony Davis trade this summer? (13:10) 🔘 What happens to the Jazz if they get bounced in the first or second round again? (19:34) 🔘 How should the Warriors continue integrating Moses Moody into the rotation? (22:06) 🔘 Reasonable expectations for James Wiseman (25:33) 🔘 How should the NBA officiate the "take foul" next season? (29:58) 🔘 Why was Terrell Owens at Kings-Jazz? (33:43) 🔘 Does any fanbase have a legitimate claim to media bias against their team? (34:37) 🔘 Does the Cavaliers' late-season slide impact their future at all? (37:26) 🔘 Is Mitchell Robinson a good fit for the Hornets? (39:13) 🔘 Can De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis be the nucleus for the next great Kings team? (42:45) 🔘 Is Tyler Herro worth a max extension? (48:35) 🔘 Best/Most efficient crunch-time scorers (54:43) 🔘 Can Scottie Barnes win Rookie of the Year? (58:54) 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 TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LET'S RANK, BABY! Dan is joined by Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) from ClutchPoints to rank the futures of the NBA's rebuilding squads. Though the concept of "rebuilding" is certainly up for debate, we settled on eight overall inclusions: The Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings and San Antonio Spurs. ONTO THE RANKINGS! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 Criteria (5:32) 🔘 8️⃣ (7:43) 🔘 7️⃣ (17:23) 🔘 6️⃣ (25:58) 🔘 5️⃣ (35:48) 🔘 4️⃣ (42:55) 🔘 3️⃣ (49:02) 🔘 2️⃣ (1:01:13) 🔘 1️⃣ (1:11:30) 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 TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAIL TIME. Hardwood Knocks' latest trip down YOU ASKED, WE ANSWERED LANE covers LeBron James' push for the scoring title; the Los Angeles Lakers' future and Russell Westbrook's trade stock; the Boston Celtics' surge up the standings; teams that could make moves over the offseason; the best performances from MVP candidates; the impact of team success on the MVP race; the Indiana Pacers' poor crunch-time play; Herb Jones' defense; a hypothetical, three-point-shooting-only lineup; and MUCH more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 Which team will make the most/biggest changes over the offseason? (3:17) 🔘 Future of the Lakers and Russell Westbrook (9:02) 🔘 Do the Cavs need to sign a center after Jarrett Allen's injury? (15:45) 🔘 Are the Celtics legitimate threats to come out of the East? (18:16) 🔘 Career trajectories for top-five picks from the 2021 draft (26:49) 🔘 Favorite secondary creators (32:43) 🔘 Will defense-and-dunk guards like Bruce Brown and Gary Payton II become a growing trend? (37:19) 🔘 Which MVP candidate has the best marquee performance of the year? (43:41) 🔘 How much should team success/supporting casts impact the MVP race? (47:56) 🔘 Building an offensive lineup and defensive lineup for a game in which you can ONLY SHOOT THREES (53:00) 🔘 Are the Pacers historically bad in close games? (58:02) 🔘 HERB JONES <3 (1:00:36) 🔘 Dunks vs. Slams (1:02:35) 🔘 Who are the most average players in the league? (1:04:23) 🔘 What are the chances LeBron will win the scoring title? (1:08:07) 🔘 Is LeBron having an underrated season? (1:11:05) 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 TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Imman Adan (@Imman_Adan) from the Dishes & Dimes podcast (@dishesdimespod) choppers in to help Hardwood Knocks try making sense of the wild, wacky, gloriously unpredictable Eastern Conference postseason race. She guides Dan through an in-depth tour of the Toronto Raptors' 2022 NBA playoff stock and then cannonballs into extensive thoughts on the Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls, Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 Imman listening to pods/watching reality TV on WARP FUCKING SPEED (2:30) 🔘 State of the Raptors (7:17) —Is Pascal Siakam still underrated? (12:13) —Fred VanVleet's expanded offensive portfolio (21:00) —Scottie Barnes' development (25:16) —Thad Young's fit/Toronto's depth (30:50) —What are the Raptors missing? (35:38) —Is Toronto a sleeping giant in East THIS season? (40:05) 🔘 Bigger threat to come out of the East: Heat or Sixers? (42:43) 🔘 Are the Bucks vulnerable? (52:11) 🔘 Should we write off the Nets? (56:52) 🔘 Are the Bulls legitimate contenders? (59:28) 🔘 Ranking these teams: Boston, Cleveland and Toronto (1:03:14) 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 TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAIL TIME. Your latest batch of questions has Hardwood Knocks talking about the supporting casts of the top MVP candidates; the future of the Cleveland Cavaliers; a Julius Randle vs. Andrew Wiggins hypothetical; the onset success of the James Harden-Joel Embiid pairing; historically tight NBA playoff races, the Portland Trail Blazers' outlook; Robert Williams III's finishing; the value of Russell Westbrook triple-doubles; and much more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 Historically close NBA playoff races (3:12) 🔘 Early impressions of the James Harden-Joel Embiid fit (9:20) 🔘 Worst non-star trades (15:15) 🔘 Favorite/Least favorite players to watch (21:25) 🔘 Andrew Wiggins vs. Julius Randle (24:40) 🔘 Should the Blazers really be interested in Jerami Grant? (27:49) 🔘 Are this year's Cavs last year's Knicks? (32:06) 🔘 Should NBA adopt Elam ending full-time? (37:28) 🔘 Who wins a playoff series first: Pacers, Magic, Rockets or Pistons? (40:40) 🔘 Highest PERs/VORPs for rookies on playoff teams? (43:31) 🔘 Are Russell Westbrook's triple-doubles actually valuable? (45:49) 🔘 Robert Williams III's finishing at the rim (49:20) 🔘 Usage rates (50:15) 🔘 Do some people still dislike stats? (52:46) 🔘 Which MVP candidate has the worst supporting cast this season? (54:29) 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 TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAIL TIME. This latest batch of listener questions has us discussing the impact of Chris Paul's injury on the Phoenix Suns; Josh Giddey's rise with the Oklahoma City Thunder; the future of the Cleveland Cavaliers; All-Defense candidacies for Evan Mobley and Dejounte Murray; Zion Williamson; LaMelo Ball; the Charlotte Hornets' trajectory; LeBron James and Bronny James; potential fixes and additions to NBA All-Star Weekend; and much more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 ADDEDNDUM (0:19) 🔘 Intro (1:19) 🔘 Dunk Contest suggestions (5:46) 🔘 Additions to Skills Challenge/Alternative ASW events (11:52) 🔘 Who ya got for the next three years: Cavs or Hornets? (21:54) 🔘 The most memorable basketball games we've attended (25:09) 🔘 Will a rookie make an All-Defense team this season? (29:28) 🔘 LaMelo Ball's future (35:19) 🔘 Impact of Chris Paul's injury on the Suns (42:55) 🔘 Is the NBA trending towards more parity? Is roster construction now more important than star power? / Depth vs. Star Power (48:58) 🔘 Which team has the best No. 3 option? (51:48) 🔘 Who are the NBA's best head coaches? (56:53) 🔘 Ben Simmons/Brooklyn (59:03) 🔘 How will the NBA game continue to evolve from here? Will it be scheme- or talent-based? (1:01:28) 🔘 Would an NBA team draft Bronny No.1 in 2024 just to sign LeBron? (1:06:50) 🔘 Trae Young's defense (1:15:34) 🔘 Will Dejounte Murray make All-Defense? (1:19:11) 🔘 Which team would LOVE their first-round playoff matchup if the season ended today? (1:21:12) 🔘 Does Josh Giddey have a ROY case? / How does Giddey compare to Year 1 LaMelo? (1:23:10) 🔘 Is Bucks vs. Suns the most likely 2022 Finals matchup? (1:26:05) 🔘 Rockets (1:27:33) 🔘 Zion Williamson's future (1:27:59) 🔘 Players most likely to match DeMar DeRozan's current scoring streak (1:29:46) 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 TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hardwood Knocks is joined by SB Nation's Sabreena Merchant (@sabreenajm) for a very special episode in which she guides Dan through all the major fallout from 2022 WNBA free agency before tackling some of the biggest questions we have about the Western Conference following the 2022 NBA All-Star break. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🗣WNBA FREE-AGENCY FALLOUT 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 Sabreena's new role at SB Nation! (6:14) 🔘 The WNBA's increase in player movement (8:32) 🔘 Phoenix Mercury/Tina Charles (9:26) 🔘 Impact of Vanessa Nygaard taking over Phoenix's coaching reins (13:52) 🔘 Seattle Storm/Breanna Stewart (16:58) 🔘 Chicago Sky, Courtney Vandersloot, Allie Quigley (19:48) 🔘 WNBA players overseas/playing year-round (26:37) 🔘 Los Angeles Sparks, Liz Cambage, Jordin Canada, Chennedy Carter, Katie Lou Samuelson (28:15) 🔘 Connecticut Sun/Las Vegas Aces (34:11) 🔘 Becky Hammon's impact on Las Vegas (37:01) 🔘 Who's the best MVP bet? (40:18) 🔘 Which new coach will have the biggest impact (43:07) 🔘 Biggest WNBA offseason winner (44:42) 🔘 Most underrated offseason (45:19) 🔘 Which offense will be most exciting to watch? (48:01) 🔘 Which team takes the biggest step back/forward (49:01) 🗣POST-NBA-ALL-STAR-BREAK QUESTIONS FOR THE WEST 🔘 Utah Jazz (53:32) 🔘 Dallas Mavericks (56:47) 🔘 Zion Williamson/Pelicans (1:00:21) 🔘 West Play-In Predictions + LA Clippers/Ty Lue (1:01:59) 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 TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAIL TIME. Our FANTABULOUS listeners asked a bunch of great questions that covered dark horse title contenders, future projections for rebuilding teams, Tyrese Haliburton's ceiling, the New York Knicks, Montrezl Harrell's fit with the Charlotte Hornets, Rudy Gobert, the Utah Jazz, Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets, how people vote on year-end NBA awards, the San Antonio Spurs, Cameron Thomas and MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 ANOTHER RANT (3:22) 🔘 Re-acquiring players/Gary Harris (8:31) 🔘 Which NBA teams could have a Bengals-like run to the Finals? (11:11) 🔘 Who should have better title odds in *2022-23*: Nuggets or Clippers? (15:46) 🔘 Who will have the better record in *2022-23*: Portland, Indiana or Sacramento? (24:12) 🔘 How many tanking teams are viable per season? (31:46) 🔘 Impressions of the Jazz's trade deadline/Nickeil Alexander-Walker's fit (36:58) 🔘 Rudy Gobert (46:17) 🔘 Why aren't we talking about Cam Thomas more? (54:38) 🔘 How much time goes into following/covering the entire NBA? (59:30) 🔘 Montrezl Harrell's early impact on the Hornets/Lineup ideas (1:09:33) 🔘 WHAT HAPPENED TO GOGGLES? (1:14:47) 🔘 Who on the Spurs benefits the most from Derrick White's exit? (1:15:51) 🔘 Has Aleksej Pokusevski arrived? (1:18:55) 🔘 Are the Spurs still play-in candidates? And is that bad? (1:22:30) 🔘 How much is Thibs to blame for the Knicks' season? (1:26:23) 🔘 Is athleticism overvalued? (1:36:30) 🔘 Can Tyrese Haliburton be a legitimate cornerstone star? (1:40:19) 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 TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GOOD. FRIGGIN'. LORD. What an NBA trade deadline we just enjoyed. It was chaotic and filled with marquee moves. And in the aftermath of it all, Adam and Dan team up to tackle the most notable fallout, from James Harden and Ben Simmons swapping teams, to the San Antonio Spurs rebuilding, to the Boston Celtics both buying and selling, to the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks doing nothing, and so much more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:30) 🔘 James Harden-to-Sixers/Ben Simmons-to-Nets (4:08) 🔘 Should NBA be concerned about trade demands? (14:49) 🔘 Mavericks/Wizards (23:57) 🔘 Celtics (39:49) 🔘 Spurs (49:18) 🔘 Raptors (53:59) 🔘 Suns (1:04:04) 🔘 Pistons (1:13:04) 🔘 Kings (1:17:24) 🔘 Clippers (1:18:59) 🔘 Bucks (1:19:50) 🔘 Surplus of deadline winners? (1:21:33) 🔘 Hornets (1:23:00) 🔘 Lakers (1:24:21) 🔘 Jerami Grant (1:25:27) 🔘 Which teams didn't do enough? (1:26:17) 🔘 CLOSING RANT (1:27:58) FYI: If you're looking for analysis on the Domantas Sabonis-Tyrese Haliburton and CJ McCollum trades, as well as general thoughts on the Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers and New Orleans Pelicans, you can check out that episode here ⬇️ Apple: apple.co/3HGIGcZ Spotify: spoti.fi/3GJWyCc 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 TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's trade deadline, everybody! Hardwood Knocks breaks down the two blockbusters the NBA gave us on Tuesday between the New Orleans Pelicans and Portland Trail Blazers and then the Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers. After that, it's time to dig into a mailbag filled with all your last-minute trade-deadline questions! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:00) 🔘 Blazers-Pelicans Trade (3:28) 👉👉Impact on the Pelicans/CJ McCollum's fit in New Orleans (4:47) 👉👉Impact on the Blazers/The future in Portland (17:54) 🔘 Kings-Pacers Trade (27:47) 👉👉Impact on the Kings/Domantas Sabonis' fit in Sacramento (28:12) 👉👉Ranking Kings' most recent blunders (37:20) 👉👉Should Sacramento keep Harrison Barnes? (42:53) 👉👉Impact on the Pacers/Indiana's direction/Tyrese Haliburton's fit (46:10) 👉👉Will the Pacers reroute Buddy Hield? (49:28) 🔘 Julius Randle (54:37) 🔘 Which team SHOULDN'T trade for Kenrich Williams? (56:48) 🔘 What can Utah do at the deadline? (58:20) 🔘 Will the Thunder take on any money? (1:05:17) 🔘 Should OKC look for upgrades at the deadline? (1:09:05) 🔘 Sellers who could become 11th-hour buyers (1:11:22) 🔘 Higher trade value this offseason: Anthony Davis or Bradley Beal? (1:12:51) 🔘 What's wrong with the Lakers? (1:15:05) 🔘 What's the greatest inefficiency on the trade market? (1:19:21) 🔘 Do the Suns have any weaknesses? (1:23:40) 🔘 Which team will be most active at the deadline? (1:30:08) 🔘 A BUCKS TRADE IDEA (1:31:37) 🔘 Which teams are historically most active at the deadline? (1:40:05) 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 TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Pacers (0:50) 🔘 Norman Powell trade reaction: Portland's direction, the Clippers' aggression (20:50) 🔘 What to make of James Harden-for-Ben Simmons rumors (30:49) 💡💡💡FAKE TRADES GALORE💡💡💡 🔘 Hawks-Spurs (50:56) 🔘 Mavs-Thunder/Mavs-Magic (56:07) 🔘 Grizzlies-Pacers (1:00:13) 🔘 Lakers-Knicks (1:05:37) 🔘 Lakers-Rockets (1:14:25) 🔘 Jazz-Rockets (1:20:49) 🔘 Bulls-Celtics (1:24:13) 🔘 Bulls-Clippers (1:27:55) 🔘 PHOENIX SUNS TWO-TRANSACTION, FOUR-TEAM EXTRAVAGANZA - AKA DAN'S MAGNUM OPUS (1:31:29) 🔘 Raptors-Wizards (1:39:58) 💡💡💡Who Says No?!? - Listeners Propose Trades💡💡💡 🔘 Bulls-Pacers (1:42:45) 🔘 Hornets-Bulls-Clippers (1:43:51) 🔘 Clippers-Raptors (1:45:35) 🔘 Hornets-Heat/Rockets-Heat (1:47:24) 🔘 Celtics-Mavs (1:49:53) 🔘 Nets-Hornets (1:51:54) 🔘 Spurs-Bulls (1:53:59) 🔘 Bucks-Pacers (1:56:02) 🔘 Bucks-Blazers (1:57:15) 🔘 Nuggets-Blazers-Thunder (1:59:34) 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 TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Because there's not enough 2022 NBA trade deadline content, Hardwood Knocks decided to drop some, well, 2022 NBA trade deadline content. Chopper in as Adam and Dan deliver 10 burning questions they have ahead of Wednesday, February 10, 3 p.m. EST. There is only one rule, for those who care: We will not be asking about Ben Simmons—at least not directly. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:31) 🔘 Should the Atlanta Hawks make a splash? (5:11) 🔘 WILL MASAI UJIRI MAKE DAN FAVALE'S LIFE AND ACT LIKE A SEMI-AGGRESSIVE BUYER FOR THE TORONTO RAPTORS? (15:56) 🔘 Will the Chicago Bulls go all-in? (24:48) 🔘 Are the Pelicans actually buyers? What does that look like? (30:22) 🔘 What are the chance of the Warriors doing, um, anything? (36:27) 🔘 Will the Grizzlies consider noticeably upgrading the roster? (46:22) 🔘 How many more picks will the Thunder trade for at the deadline? (54:43) 🔘 Can the Jazz finagle a significant acquisition? (56:50) 🔘 Which of these teams are most likely to become sellers: Kings, Blazers, Wizards and Celtics? (1:00:28) 🔘 Which top title contender will make the biggest move? (1:05:02) 🔘 BONUS: Who will be the best player traded? (1:09:52) 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 TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAIL TIME. Hardwood Knocks sifts through questions from our caps-lock AWESOME listeners that have us covering Joe Ingles' injury and its impact on the Utah Jazz; what the Cleveland Cavaliers should do at the 2022 NBA trade deadline; Eric Gordon's market value; the Denver Nuggets' ceiling without Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr.; Nikola Jokic's MVP case; the San Antonio Spurs' future; hypothetical roster-building scenarios; out-of-left-field sellers; post-trade-deadline buyout candidates; an attempt to find the next 2021-22 Memphis Grizzlies and 2020-21 Atlanta Hawks; and MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:31) 🔘 Wolves (3:01) 🔘 Andrew Wiggins (4:41) 🔘 Most likely Cleveland Cavaliers trade acquisition (8:50) 🔘 Best Eric Gordon destinations (12:20) 🔘 DIABOLICAL Question No. 1(15:02) 🔘 Top-five buyout candidates and best landing spots (22:41) 🔘 Thought experiment...that involves player clones (26:25) 🔘 Finding the next version of the 2021-22 Memphis Grizzlies (36:24) 🔘 Impact of Joe Ingles injury/Are the Jazz stuck? (45:54) 🔘 Predicting playoff and play-in teams for both the East and West (56:52) 🔘 Which fanbases are the hardest on their teams? (1:02:12) 🔘 Is Nikola Jokic ACTUALLY being overlooked in MVP conversations? (1:07:54) 🔘 Best big men of all time (1:16:24) 🔘 What's the Nuggets' ceiling if Jamal Murray doesn't return? (1:18:42) 🔘 Dejounte Murray/How should the Spurs approach the trade deadline? (1:22:37) 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 TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan is joined by Hardwood Knocks' GREAT friend, Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes (@gt_hughes), to play a game of 'BUY, SELL OR HOLD AT THE 2022 NBA TRADE DEADLINE?' for every team in the Eastern Conference. If you didn't check out our Western Conference buy-sell-hold pod, you can do that here: bit.ly/hwkx550. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:12) 🔘 Atlanta Hawks (2:45) 🔘 Boston Celtics (12:05) 🔘 Brooklyn Nets (20:30) 🔘 Charlotte Hornets (30:32) 🔘 WE INTERRUPT BUY-SELL-OR-OLD TO TALK ABOUT ANDREW WIGGINS AND JORDAN POOLE (39:50) 🔘 Chicago Bulls (45:09) 🔘 Cleveland Cavaliers (51:40) 🔘 Detroit Pistons (58:45) 🔘 Indiana Pacers (1:05:10) 🔘 Miami Heat (1:17:31) 🔘 Milwaukee Bucks (1:23:15) 🔘 New York Knicks (1:29:56) 🔘 Orlando Magic (1:42:08) 🔘 GRANT TAKES A DEEP BREATH BECAUSE BEN SIMMONS GIVES HIM THE SADZ (1:48:33) 🔘 Philadelphia 76ers (1:48:50) 🔘 Toronto Raptors (1:57:51) 🔘 Washington Wizards (2:06:51) 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 TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our 2022 NBA Trade Deadline primers roll onward! Next up, we take at look at whether each team in the Western Conference should BUY, SELL OR HOLD in advance of Feb. 10 with our GREAT friend from Bleacher Report, Grant Hughes (@gt_hughes). TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:12) 🔘 DAN GETS EXISTENTIAL AND DISCUSSES SELF-WORTH VIS-à-VIS THE NBA TRADE DEADLINE (3:24) 🔘 Criteria (5:41) 🔘 Dallas Mavericks (6:36) 🔘 Denver Nuggets (16:40) 🔘 Golden State Warriors (21:26) 🔘 Houston Rockets (34:46) 🔘 LA Clippers (41:17) 🔘 Los Angeles Lakers (47:37) 🔘 Memphis Grizzlies (54:29) 🔘 Minnesota Timberwolves (1:01:48) 🔘 New Orleans Pelicans (1:06:42) 🔘 Oklahoma City Thunder (1:14:53) 🔘 Phoenix Suns (1:19:03) 🔘 Portland Trail Blazers (1:24:56) 🔘 RANT ALERT: Sacramento Kings (1:32:24) 🔘 San Antonio Spurs (1:42:52) 🔘 Utah Jazz (1:50:44) 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 TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAIL 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 Cavs swing a trade to become a contender? (8:19) 🔘 Will this trade deadline be extra quiet or especially busy? (14:29) 🔘 The Ben Simmons Situation 👉👉Should the Spurs be interested? (21:52) 👉👉The Sixers' approach to negotiations (24:25) 👉👉Is there still a Kings-Sixers deal to be made? (26:40) 👉👉The James Harden rumblings (28:56) 👉👉What should the Timberwolves look to do at the deadline? / Is Simmons actually the right fit? (30:37) 👉👉PREDICTION TIME: When will Simmons get traded? (36:29) 🔘 Potential surprise sellers among playoff hopefuls (43:05) 🔘 Can the Mavs swing a trade to become a title contender? (53:21) 🔘 Any realistic moves that can vault second-tier teams into the title discussion? (58:07) 👉👉DAN SAYS SOME PRETTY OPTIMISTICALLY UNHINGED ABOUT THE TORONTO RAPTORS (1:01:36) 🔘 Which teams will be looking to duck the tax? (1:05:18) 🔘 THE JAZZ + CELTICS (1:08:23) 🔘 What can the Nuggets do with Facundo Campazzo? (1:32:38) 🔘 Can the Lakers do anything serious at the deadline? (1:37:58) 🔘 Will the Warriors make a trade? (1:47:23) 🔘 Backup 5 targets for Chicago (1:50:38) JOIN OUR DISCORD: Hardwood Knocks Chitchat Host: @danfavale Host: @fromal09 Follow: @HardwoodKnocks Follow: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAIL TIME. Our latest journey through the minds of you, our treasured audience, takes us through the Los Angeles Lakers, Frank Vogel and Russell Westbrook dumpster fire; the Utah Jazz's struggles; trade targets for the Dallas Mavericks; thoughts on Ben Simmons; 2022 NBA title contender rankings; Stephen Curry's offensive usage with the Golden State Warriors; Kevin Love's Sixth Man of the Year candidacy; the Charlotte Hornets' defensive uptick; Anthony Edwards' growth; Marcus Smart's down year(?); and sooooo much more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:49) 🔘 SMALL-BUT-IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT😳 (1:51) 🔘 Lakers/Frank Vogel/Russell Westbrook (3:33) 🔘 Contender Rankings/East vs. West (15:01) 🔘 Kevin Love's SMOY case (21:22) 🔘 Useful stats when talking DPOY (23:51) 🔘 Top Most Improved Player candidates (26:27) 🔘 What's wrong with the Jazz? (29:49) 🔘 Ben Simmons + Kings rumors (36:01) 🔘 WHO SAYS NO? - Listener proposes Sixers-Jazz trade idea (40:45) 🔘 Best Hornets defensive lineup/Charlotte's defensive improvement (44:17) 🔘 Anthony Edwards' growth (48:34) 🔘 How good is Ayo Dosunmo REALLY? (51:55) 🔘 WTF is the deal with Steph Curry? (55:21) 🔘 Realistic-but-impactful Mavs trade target rankings (58:24) 🔘 Top net ratings so far/Top net ratings in victories only (1:07:11) 🔘 Should the Celtics look to trade Marcus Smart? (1:09:19) JOIN OUR DISCORD: Hardwood Knocks Chitchat Host: @danfavale Host: @fromal09 Follow: @HardwoodKnocks Follow: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RANKINGS TIME. Major shoutout to Charles (@charles_swann_) for asking DMing us a question that inspired an entire podcast. And so, Adam and Dan will be ranking the NBA's top 10 players under 25 by career outlook...with a small twist. First, however, we'll begin by talking about Kevin Durant's sprained MCL, and how that impacts the Brooklyn Nets (4:11). After that, it's all kiddies (11:05)! Please listen to our criteria before you get mad at us. But, yes, then feel free to get mad at us. For now, let's wax poetic about Luka Doncic, Trae Young, Ja Morant and a whole bunch of other talented-as-hell youngsters. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 0:30 - Intro 🔘 4:11 - Impact of Kevin Durant's injury on Brooklyn Nets 🔘 11:05 - Rankings Criteria 🔘 15:59 - No. 1 🔘 18:38 - No. 2 🔘 21:52 - No. 3 🔘 27:11 - No. 4 🔘 31:44 - No. 5 🔘 37:31 - No. 6 🔘 43:13 - No. 7 🔘 49:03 - No. 8 🔘 55:20 - No. 9 🔘 59:23 - No. 10 🔘 1:04:39 - No. 11-15/Honorable Mentions Host: @danfavale Host: @fromal09 Follow: @HardwoodKnocks Follow: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAIL TIME. But first: A TRADE. Adam and Dan break down every angle of the Atlanta Hawks sending Cam Reddish to the New York Knicks. After that, they belly flop into a mailbag that covers the Memphis Grizzlies' ascent and playoff stock; the NBA's best defensive communicators; ideal trade targets for the Phoenix Suns; potential first-time All-Stars; RJ Barrett's recent hot streak; and MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 0:19 - Intro 🔘 CAM REDDISH TRADE REACTION ——Details (2:40) ——Hawks (3:45) —— Knicks (21:59) 🔘 What is the Grizzlies' ceiling this season? (32:59) 🔘 RJ Barrett's recent "Holy hell!" tear (39:02) 🔘 Better SECONDARY duo: Atlanta (Hunter/Collins) or Memphis (Bane/JJJ)? (42:53) 🔘 Who is Phoenix Suns' ideal trade target? (47:26) 🔘 Predicting first-time All-Stars (50:42) 🔘 How important is communication on defense? / Who are the NBA's best defensive talkers? (55:35) 🔘 Tyrese Haliburton's crunch-time efficiency (59:30) 🔘 Why the Wizards SHOULDN'T trade Beal (1:00:22) 🔘 Are the Raptors a dark-horse giant? (1:02:58) Host: @danfavale Host: @fromal09 Follow: @HardwoodKnocks Follow: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

STIZZATZ TIME. As we near the midway point of the 2021-22 NBA season, Adam and Dan have cobbled together one stat for each Western Conference team that they find interesting. If you missed the Eastern Conference editions of this podcast, check it out here! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 0:19 - Intro 🔘 3:34 - Dallas Mavericks 🔘 8:18 - Denver Nuggets 🔘 14:21 - Golden State Warriors 🔘 18:38 - Houston Rockets 🔘 23:31 - LA Clippers 🔘 27:05 - Los Angeles Lakers 🔘 31:28 - Memphis Grizzlies 🔘 35:09 - Minnesota Timberwolves 🔘 38:13 - New Orleans Pelicans 🔘 44:10 - Oklahoma City Thunder 🔘 47:20 - Phoenix Suns 🔘 51:02 - Portland Trail Blazers 🔘 54:09 - Sacramento Kings 🔘 57:26 - San Antonio Spurs 🔘 1:01:07 - Utah Jazz Host: @danfavale Host: @fromal09 Twitter: @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAIL TIME. Our latest dive into listener questions covers the MVP race, a potential Portland Trail Blazers fire sale, trade targets for the Utah Jazz, LaMelo Ball's All-Star case, Stephen Curry vs. Nikola Jokic, a James Harden-Russell Westbrook what-if scenario, rookies who need more minutes, team-building philosophies, harmful high-volume players, RJ Barrett's role with the New York Knicks and much more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 0:30 - Intro 🔘 2:31 - Will Blazers hold a fire sale? 🔘 11:02 - Who's been the best second-round pick? 🔘 16:16 - Is Nikola Jokic getting enough MVP love? 🔘 19:24 - Jokic vs. Steph / MVP ladder 🔘 24:37 - Will LaMelo Ball be an All-Star? 🔘 28:05 - Can any star currently in the league win six or more titles? 🔘 30:49 - Which rookies most deserve more minutes? 🔘 33:40 - Should RJ Barrett have a bigger offensive role? 🔘 37:36 - Joel Embiid's free throws 🔘 38:52 - Do the Jazz need to make a bigger trade? 🔘 45:37 - Would you rather have a role player with one elite skill or replacement-level impact all-around? 🔘 47:07 - Worst three-point "defenses" 🔘 50:00 - Who is the NBA's most damaging high-volume player? 🔘 52:07 - If the Thunder trade Westbrook instead of Harden, would they have won a title? Host: @danfavale Host: @fromal09 Twitter: @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Claudio (@AndrewJClaudio_) from Knicks Film School is back for a deep dive into—you guessed it—the 2021-22 New York Knicks! He joins Dan to discuss Julius Randle’s struggles, RJ Barrett’s development, Obi Toppin’s improvement, Kemba Walker’s comeback(?), potential trade targets, Tom Thibodeau’s rotations, whether New York can salvage this season without a big move and much more! (NOTE: This pod was recorded BEFORE Julius Randle entered health and safety protocols.)TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 0:30 - Intro 🔘 2:55 - Movies! 🔘 5:42 - Kemba Walker's recent play 🔘 15:34 - Evan Fournier 🔘 17:00 - The Julius Randle Conundrum 🔘 23:09 - Can Randle recapture 2020-21 form? Can he adapt to a different role? 🔘 30:46 - Obi Toppin's play/development...Can he handle a bigger role? 🔘 36:28 - More Toppin-Randle minutes, please 🔘 37:55 - Toppin's jumper 🔘 39:50 - Mitchell Robinson's play and future 🔘 52:39 - R.J. Barrett's offensive struggles and role 🔘 1:02:21 - Early impressions of Quentin Grimes & Deuce McBride 🔘 1:05:22 - How should Knicks carry themselves at the trade deadline? 🔘 1:10:57 - Potential trade targets Host: @danfavale Host: @fromal09 Twitter: @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With NBA rosters still in flux on a daily basis, Adam and Dan take the opportunity to unearth one stat they find telltale, intriguing, hyper-important, etc. for every team in the Eastern Conference. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 0:30 - Intro 🔘 2:07 - Atlanta Hawks 🔘 6:45 - Boston Celtics 🔘 10:12 - Brooklyn Nets 🔘 16:27 - Charlotte Hornets 🔘 21:14 - Chicago Bulls 🔘 23:35 - Cleveland Cavaliers 🔘 27:32 - Detroit Pistons 🔘 29:14 - Indiana Pacers 🔘 34:29 - Miami Heat 🔘 37:04 - Milwaukee Bucks 🔘 40:43 - New York Knicks 🔘 43:11 - Orlando Magic 🔘 47:32 - Philadelphia 76ers 🔘 50:08 - Toronto Raptors 🔘 55:10 - Washington Wizards Host: @danfavale Host: @fromal09 Follow: @HardwoodKnocks Follow: @The_Sports_Math Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAIL TIME! You asked. Hardwood Knocks answered. And this time, your questions left us talking about every NBA team's most underrated player; Charlotte Hornets trades; MVP hypotheticals for LaMelo Ball, Donovan Mitchell and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander; the Memphis Grizzlies without Ja Morant; Los Angeles Lakers trade targets; De'Aaron Fox's fit with Tyrese Haliburton; the Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown partnership for the Boston Celtics; the Cleveland Cavaliers' playoff stock; the Utah Jazz's title chances; and much, MUCH more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 0:30 - Intro 🔘 4:30 - Updates on NBA's COVID-19 situation 🔘 5:40 - Predicting All-NBA snubs 🔘 11:13 - Every NBA team's most improved or underrated player 🔘 28:08 - Are the Cavs for real? Is Evan Mobley the clear Rookie of the Year? 🔘 33:56 - Trade targets to help Hornets defense 🔘 42:33 - Re-litigating Miles Bridges-for-Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trade 🔘 44:18 - More likely to win MVP in their career: LaMelo Ball, Donovan Mitchell or SGA? 🔘 46:25 - Which NBA players have the biggest PSYCHOLOGICAL impact on the other team? 🔘 47:38 - The De'Aaron Fox-Tyrese Haliburton fit 🔘 50:07 - Relocation or Expansion? 🔘 51:05 - Leaders in points per touch this season 🔘 52:17 - Luke Kennard's shooting 🔘 54:25 - Is the Jazz's defense championship-caliber? 🔘 58:08 - Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown's partnership + a Celtics trade idea 🔘 1:02:14 - Best switching bigs 🔘 1:04:20 - Can the Lakers make a trade? 🔘 1:06:49 - Ja Morant's value 🔘 1:09:27 - Biggest Steals of 2021 draft Host: @danfavale Host: @fromal09 Twitter: @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's officially NBA trade season, so Hardwood Knocks naturally has targets for every single team in the NBA. We already tackled the Eastern Conference here. Next up: Trade targets for every Western Conference team! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 0:30 - Intro 🔘 2:00 - The NBA's COVID-19 situation 🔘 8:18 - Dallas Mavericks 🔘 13:19 - Denver Nuggets 🔘 18:20 - Golden State Warriors 🔘 29:53 - Houston Rockets 🔘 33:31 - LA Clippers 🔘 39:23 - Los Angeles Lakers 🔘 50:58 - Memphis Grizzlies 🔘 54:55 - Minnesota Timberwolves 🔘 58:23 - New Orleans Pelicans 🔘 1:03:50 - Oklahoma City Thunders 🔘 1:09:50 - Phoenix Suns 🔘 1:15:00 - Portland Trail Blazers 🔘 1:24:34 - Sacramento Kings 🔘 1:27:01 - San Antonio Spurs 🔘 1:31:25 - Utah Jazz Host: @danfavale Host: @fromal09 Twitter: @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Indiana Pacers have been making maaaany headlines over the past two weeks, so Hardwood Knocks did the only thing it could: turn to the one, the only, the legendary Caitlin Cooper (@C2_Cooper) from Indy Cornrows to break it all down. She discusses the fallout from the report that Indiana is open to tearing it down, Myles Turner's request for a bigger role or better "role clarity," Domantas Sabonis' usage and the national media's impression of him, Caris LeVert's up-and-down season, the Pacers' crunch-time struggles, Chris Duarte's ascension, the two-man synergy between Domas and Duarte, Indy's long-term outlook and so much more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 0:26 - Intro 🔘 3:53 - "The Report" / Would Indiana *actually* consider a nuclear rebuild? 🔘 8:38 - Myles Turner's usage and quest for "role clarity" 🔘 15:26 - Domantas Sabonis' usage/role 🔘 25:10 - Caris LeVert's fit/best role 🔘 30:21 - T.J. McConnell's absence/lineup tweaks 🔘 33:07 - The Chris Duarte Experience, and his synergy with Domas 🔘 36:13 - OSHAE BRISSETT FOREVER 🔘 38:33 - Impressions of Rick Carlisle as head coach 🔘 42:38 - Indiana's crunch-time struggles 🔘 47:11 - Are the Pacers *much* better than they've shown, or do they need a shakeup? 🔘 49:46 - Will Indy buy, sell or hold? Host: @danfavale Host: @fromal09 Follow: @HardwoodKnocks Follow: @The_Sports_Math Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan is joined by the ever awesome Tara Bowen-Biggs (@tcbbiggs) from the We Have A Take podcast to discuss everything in the world of the Portland Trail Blazers. Together, they cover the front office transition from Neil Olshey to Joe Cronin, Damian Lillard's future, CJ McCollum's health and play, Jusuf Nurkic's struggles, Nassir Little's breakout, defensive problems, lineup changes, Ben Simmons, potential trade targets and sooooo much more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 0:10 - Intro 🔘 4:55 - First Impressions of interim GM Joe Cronin 🔘 10:18 - Neil Olshey's exit 🔘 16:35 - Direction of the franchise 🔘 21:42 - Would the Blazers consider a rebuild *around* Damian Lillard? 🔘 32:53 - Concerns about Dame and CJ McCollum 🔘 41:45 - The play of Jusuf Nurkic and Robert Covington 🔘 46:15 - Portland's defensive struggles 🔘 49:16 - Potential lineup changes 🔘 53:35 - Nassir Little's breakout 🔘 58:19 - Greg Brown, Anfernee Simons, Dennis Smith Jr. 🔘 1:02:14 - How should Blazers approach the trade deadline? 🔘 1:04:17 - Potential trade targets Host: @danfavale Host: @fromal09 Follow: @HardwoodKnocks Follow: @The_Sports_Math Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the unofficial starts of NBA trade season just around the corner, Adam and Dan are coming up with a handful of potential targets for every team. First up: All 15 Eastern Conference squads. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 0:28 - Intro/Target Criteria 🔘 10:52 - Atlanta Hawks 🔘 16:44 - Boston Celtics 🔘 22:59 - Brooklyn Nets 🔘 28:40 - Charlotte Hornets 🔘 35:51 - Chicago Bulls 🔘 38:57 - Cleveland Cavaliers 🔘 45:22 - Detroit Pistons 🔘 48:46 - Indiana Pacers 🔘 56:37 - Miami Heat 🔘 59:03 - Milwaukee Bucks 🔘 1:04:16 - New York Knicks 🔘 1:09:37 - Orlando Magic 🔘 1:13:22 - Philadelphia 76ers 🔘 1:17:40 - Toronto Raptors 🔘 1:21:38 - Washington Wizards Host: @danfavale Host: @fromal09 Follow: @HardwoodKnocks Follow: @The_Sports_Math Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices