Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast

Dan and Grant are back for another round of "We're Just Asking Questions." Next question up: Is tanking actually the NBA's biggest problem, and what can be done to continue fixing it? TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:08 - Why do NBA fans care about tanking so much?11:07 - Limit protections on traded picks18:25 - Limit number of top-four picks per team20:37 - Lock in the NBA lottery odds by March21:47 - Wins count toward lottery odds after the trade deadline 32:35 - Flat lottery odds for 18 teams40:46 - Abolish the draft47:23 - Conduct the lottery for all 14 picks50:06 - Other potential solutionsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Which NBA team is best positioned to dethrone the Oklahoma City Thunder? Dan and Grant go through their list of candidates before dropping their final picks at the end! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO 4:04 - Are the Thunder more vulnerable than we thought?7:15 - Denver Nuggets20:23 - San Antonio Spurs 31:13 - Houston Rockets37:45 - Minnesota Timberwolves52:23 - New York Knicks58:33 - Detroit Pistons1:12:08 - Cleveland Cavaliers1:18:07 - Who is the biggest to the Thunder?1:24:25 - STAT PADDINGSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant are back for another round of "We're Just Asking Questions!" Next up: Can the Milwaukee Bucks salvage the Giannis Antetokounmpo era by trading for another star? TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO0:52 - When should the Bucks make a big trade?3:54 - Trae Young6:26 - LaMelo Ball7:44 - Anthony Davis9:53 - Donovan Mitchell11:26 - Darius Garland14:06 - Kyrie Irving15:36 - Kawhi Leonard19:11 - James Harden21:28 - Jaren Jackson Jr.22:50 - Devin Booker 24:17 - Ja Morant25:58 - Lauri Markkanen26:48 - What should the Bucks do?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of 'The NBA Podcast' to talk about players NOT in the NBA rumor mill whose trade candidacy SHOULD be worth a discussion. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO/CRITERIA3:17 - Onyeka Okongwu9:43 - Bam Adebayo18:14 - Chicago Bulls contracts26:16 - Dillon Brooks35:59 - Fred VanVleet39:59 - Jaren Jackson Jr.52:41 - Tobias Harris58:22 - Peyton Watson1:04:25 - Utah Jazz guards1:11:22 - Mitchell Robinson1:16:35 - Draymond Green1:34:42 - Immanuel Quickley/Jakob Poeltl1:45:16 - Ryan RollinsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

IT'S TIME FOR OUR FIRST MAILBAG OF THE SEASON! Dan and Grant run through a list of listen questions that cover the future of the Golden State Warriors, the best bargains in the NBA, the Los Angeles Clippers scandal, the value of LeBron James, Trae Young and James and MUCH MORE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO 1:38 - The Draymond Green incident3:29 - Should the Warriors trade Draymond Green20:30 - How draft pick protections work?29:32 - Does the NBA have a tanking problem45:00 - Retired role players you want back on your team54:40 - How much is Trae Young worth?1:00:23 - How much is James Harden worth?1:02:00 - How much is LeBron James worth 1:05:38 - Does the NBA have a style problem?1:18:01 - What should the Sacramento Kings do?1:26:39 - Best former coaches to talk hoops with1:31:46 - STAT PADDINGSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant are going back and forth on questions they have for every NBA team as we enter the official start of NBA trade season. Next up: The Western Conference! Check out the Eastern Conference pod here: https://youtube.com/live/Df2uEJANVcw. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:30 - Oklahoma City Thunder8:40 - Denver Nuggets 18:25 - Los Angeles Lakers31:22 - San Antonio Spurs40:51 - Houston Rockets51:02 - Minnesota Timberwolves 59:08 - Phoenix Suns 1:06:26 - Memphis Grizzlies1:14:45 - Golden State Warriors1:23:03 - Dallas Mavericks1:29:11 - Utah Jazz1:35:33 - Portland Trail Blazers1:41:20 - Sacramento Kings1:45:39 - Los Angeles Clippers1:50:04 - New Orleans PelicansSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant hold their First Annual NBA Trade Value Draft! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO/Criteria6:32 - THE DECISION7:07 - Pick No. 114:42 - Pick No. 220:37 - Pick No. 323:20 - Pick No. 428:46 - Pick No. 532:50 - Pick No. 639:55 - Pick No. 743:22 - Pick No. 846:48 - Pick No. 948:26 - Pick No. 1050:32 - Pick No. 1156:46 - Pick No. 1259:47 - THE REAL PICK NO. 121:04:14 - Pick No. 13 1:10:12 - Pick No. 141:13:41 - Snubs/Honorable MentionsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant go through their awards ballot a little more than one-quarter of the way through the NBA season, with a focus on one big-time question: Is the MVP race already over? TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO3:09 - MVP9:59 - Who’s easier to build around: SGA or Jokic?20:36 - Defensive Player of the Year30:29 - Should the NBA change the awards rules?33:41 - Rookie of the Year40:35 - Most Improved Player55:02 -Sixth Man of the Year1:03:42 - Coach of the Year1:14:23 - Executive of the Year1:21:58 - STAT PADDINGSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to go back and forth on questions they have for every NBA team as we near the official start of NBA trade season on December 15. First up: The Eastern Conference! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:01 - Detroit Pistons15:30 - New York Knicks28:24 - Boston Celtics40:54 - Toronto Raptors52:00 - Orlando Magic1:04:40 - Miami Heat1:14:44 - Philadelphia 76ers1:25:22 - Cleveland Cavaliers1:33:43 - Atlanta Hawks1:44:37 - Milwaukee Bucks1:54:23 - Chicago Bulls1:58:31 - Charlotte Hornets 2:05:31 - Brooklyn Nets2:11:59 - Indiana Pacers2:21:49 - Washington WizardsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant break down the latest in the Giannis Antetokounmpo rumor mill and then spend time talking about whether the NBA's superstar-trade market will change. After that, they get into potential Giannis packages. Finally, they welcome on Hardwood Knocks' new video editor, Andrew Willet (@theacwillett22). TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:58 - Latest Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors4:07 - Why is Giannis doing this now?11:57 - Can the Bucks salvage the Giannis situation?23:29 - Should NBA teams still go all-in on star trades?52:43 - Giannis to the New York Knicks54:22 - Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Atlanta Hawks1:00:35 - Giannis to the San Antonio Spurs1:08:02 - Giannis to the OKC Thunder 1:10:23 - Giannis to the Golden State Warriors1:13:11 - Giannis to the Houston Rockets1:16:32 - Giannis to the Lakers1:17:22 - Giannis to the Miami Heat 1:20:07 - Giannis to the Detroit Pistons1:21:42 - Giannis to the Indiana Pacers1:23:40 - Giannis to the Toronto Raptors 1:25:29 - Giannis to the Memphis Grizzlies1:27:00 - Giannis to the Cleveland Cavaliers 1:28:48 - Giannis to the Orlando Magic1:31:36 - STAT PADDING WITH ANDREW WILLETTSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant are choppering in to discuss the state of the Los Angeles Clippers and talk about some trade scenarios—including one that could net them back some of their own first-round picks. They'll also be digging into the latest Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:37 - Why the Clippers sent Chris Paul home9:14 - Trades to get the Clippers their picks back26:36 - James Harden to the Minnesota Timberwolves35:06 - James Harden to the Golden State Warriors37:22 - James Harden to the Atlanta Hawks41:12 - James Harden to the Phoenix Suns44:01 - James Harden to the Detroit Pistons48:42 - James Harden to the Memphis Grizzlies53:31 - Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors57:46 - James to the Milwaukee Bucks1:02:06 - Kawhi Leonard to the Milwaukee Bucks1:07:03 - Kawhi Leonard to the Minnesota Timberwolves 1:11:51 - Kawhi Leonard to the Sacramento Kings1:17:03 - Kawhi Leonard to the Philadelphia 76ers1:22:55 - So...What should the Clippers do?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant are joined by Bleacher Report's Bryant Toporek (@btoporek) and Jay Dunbar (@jaydunbar) to break down their ULTIMATE 5-YEAR NBA RE-DRAFT project. Bryant Knox (@bryantknox) also participated, but was unable to attend. We go through the 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 NBA draft classes and select players as if we're starting a franchise FROM SCRATCH. There is an obvious No. 1, but the likes of Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley, Alperen Sengun, Tyrese Haliburton, Evan Mobley, Tyrese Maxey, Scottie Barnes, Paolo Banchero, Amen Thompson, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Johnson and MORE made this an absurdly tough (and interesting!) exercise. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO and CRITERIA3:12 - Detroit Pistons: Victor Wembanyama 4:50 - Washington Wizards: Cade Cunningham 6:59 - Charlotte Hornets: Tyrese Haliburton8:55 - San Antonio Spurs: Anthony Edwards11:52 - Houston Rockets: Evan Mobley 15:01 - Portland Trail Blazers: Tyrese Maxey17:08 - Orlando Magic: Alperen Sengun21:09 - Toronto Raptors: Jalen Williams24:00 - New Orleans Pelicans: Chet Holmgren26:46 - Utah Jazz: Amen Thompson30:16 - Indiana Pacers: Jalen Johnson 31:46 - Sacramento Kings: Paolo Banchero39:36 - Brooklyn Nets: Scottie Barnes41:27 - Chicago Bulls: Franz Wagner43:26 - Atlanta Hawks: Austin Reaves46:41 - Oklahoma City Thunder: Desmond Bane48:56 - Los Angeles Lakers: LaMelo Ball54:17 - Minnesota Timberwolves: Jalen Duren55:54 - Miami Heat: Deni Avdija57:50 - Memphis Grizzlies: Josh Giddey1:02:16 - Dallas Mavericks: Trey Murphy1:04:54 - Philadelphia 76ers: Reed Sheppard1:07:11 - New York Knicks: Jalen Suggs1:09:09 - Cleveland Cavaliers: Payton Pritchard1:10:55 - Golden State Warriors: Stephon Castle1:14:04 - Los Angeles Clippers: Jaden McDaniels1:16:30 - Phoenix Suns: Shaedon Sharpe1:18:10 - Milwaukee Bucks: Alex Sarr1:19:53 - Denver Nuggets: Jabari Smith Jr.1:20:59 - Boston Celtics: Onyeka Okongwu1:23:11 - Re-Draft SNUBSSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Mort Jensen of 'The NBA Podcast' to break down Western Conference NBA rookie performances so far, including Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey, Dylan Harper, Kobe Sanders, Cedric Coward and MANY MORE! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO/APPROACH6:31 - Dallas Mavericks: Cooper Flagg15:46 - San Antonio Spurs: Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant23:36 - New Orleans Pelicans: Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears and Micah Peavey44:16 - Memphis Grizzlies: Cedric Coward58:15 - Utah Jazz: Ace Bailey and Walter Clayton Jr.1:17:57 - Sacramento Kings: Nique Clifford1:31:00 - Golden State Warriors: Will Richard1:36:06 - Los Angeles Clippers: Kobe Sanders 1:38:24 - Portland Trail Blazers: Yang Hansen and Caleb Love1:45:11 - Honorable MentionsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant are back with another round of 'We're Just Asking Questions.' This time, we are pondering whether the Los Angeles Clippers hold the fate of the NBA's parity era in their hands because to the first-round picks they must still send to the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO0:48 - Clippers draft obligations to the Thunder2:10 - Will Oklahoma City's window ever close?13:59 - Biggest short-term threats to the Thunder27:08 - Can the Clippers turn it around?32:42 - Re-litigating the Paul George...35:20 - STAT PADDINGSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant bounce around with some burning questions they have as we wrap up the first quarter of the 2025-26 NBA season, including: Are the Toronto Raptors for Real? Who is the NBA's third best team? Are the Atlanta Hawks better off without Trae Young? And more! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO3:06 - Are the Atlanta Hawks better off without Trae Young?27:45 - Just how good are the Los Angeles Lakers?45:20 - Will Tyler Herro ruin the Miami Heat's mojo?59:28 - Are the Toronto Raptors for real?1:13:27 - Which NBA teams are on blow-up watch?1:20:26 - Who is the third best team in the NBA?1:28:38 - Which NBA contender is in the most trouble? SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant are back for another around of 'We're Just Asking Questions!' This time, we're talking LaMelo Ball's future with the Charlotte Hornets. After that, Dan is joined by Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss where the New Orleans Pelicans go after firing Willie Green. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO0:49 - What does LaMelo Ball mean to the Hornets?8:32 - What is LaMelo's trade value?19:55 - How much time does Charlotte have?28:23 - Where do the Pelicans go from here?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Mort Jensen of 'The NBA Podcast' discuss their initial impressions of notable NBA rookies in the Eastern Conference. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:10 - Charlotte Hornets: Kon Knueppel, Ryan Kalkbrenner & Sion James12:25 - Brooklyn Nets: Egor Demin and Drake Powell25:24 - Toronto Raptors: Collin Murray-Boyles26:15 - Victor Wembanyama injury update30:11 - BACK TO COLLIN MURRAY-BOYLES39:02 - Washington Wizards: Tre Johnson46:17 - Philadelphia 76ers: VJ Edgecombe59:11 - Quick Hits: Jace Richardson, Mohamed Diawara, Kasparas Jakucionis, MORESUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant are back with "WE'RE JUST ASKING QUESTIONS!" Our next question up: Should the Memphis Grizzlies move on from Ja Morant? TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO/CRITERIA2:34 - Golden State Warriors19:36 - Denver Nuggets27:58 - Houston Rockets36:05 - Phoenix Suns43:44 - Detroit Pistons1:01:17 - Portland Trail Blazers1:09:54 - Charlotte Hornets1:15:25 - Brooklyn Nets1:21:06 - New Orleans Pelicans1:26:59 - New York Knicks1:35:33 - STAT PADDINGSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Mort Jensen from 'The NBA Podcast' break down the Dallas Mavericks firing Nico Harrison, what it means for their direction, and whether they'll now explore Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving trades. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:39 - Initial Nico Harrison reaction2:45 - Was Nico the problem in Dallas?15:28 - Can the Mavs ever escape the Luka Doncic trade?23:35 - Anthony Davis’ trade value 28:20 - Anthony Davis trades1:02:37 - Kyrie Irving’s future 1:16:20 - Will the Mavs actually rebuild?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant are back with "WE'RE JUST ASKING QUESTIONS!" Our next question up: Should the Memphis Grizzlies move on from Ja Morant? TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - What’s going on with Ja Morant?2:46 - Is Ja Morant on the decline?6:22 - The Grizzlies made their choice9:48 - Is Ja Morant justified in being frustrated?15:29 - Should the Grizzlies trade Ja Morant?25:29 - How much blame does Memphis shoulder?31:22 - Ja Morant trade destinationsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant play 'PEACE OR PANIC?!' with NBA teams off to troubling starts to the season. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO3:01 - Dallas Mavericks 14:01 - Orlando Magic27:09 - Atlanta Hawks35:33 - Memphis Grizzlies48:25 - Los Angeles Clippers1:01:11 - Minnesota TimberwolvesSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast go through some of this season's biggest breakout players and buy or sell WHAT IT MEANS FOR THEIR FUTURES. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:18 - Matas Buzelis10:07 - Josh Giddey24:19 - Jonathan Kuminga30:48 - Jalen Duren39:36 - Austin Reaves49:38 - Alperen Sengun55:47 - Jaime Jaquez Jr.1:02:26 - Quenton Jackson1:05:58 - Ajay Mitchell1:13:51 - Ryan Rollins1:20:34 - Tyrese Maxey1:23:47 - Stephon Castle1:34:39 - Kyshawn GeorgeSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant debut the "WE'RE JUST ASKING ASKING QUESTIONS" segments. These will be bonus mini pods in which we, you guessed it, just ask questions—some spicier than others, but all in the name of curiosity. First up: Should the Lakers sell high on Austin Reaves? TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - Should the Lakers sell high on Austin Reaves?0:50 - How much will Reaves get in free agency?6:20 - Teams that could look to sign Reaves12:36 - The Lakers should NOT fear free agency15:36 - Potential Reaves trade destinations30:09 - So...what should the Lakers do?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant go through the most dominant starts to begin the 2025-26 NBA season and decide which teams are actually for real. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:35 - Denver Nuggets12:55 - San Antonio Spurs28:12 - Miami Heat41:39 - Oklahoma City Thunder48:49 - Chicago Bulls56:25 - Milwaukee Bucks1:08:32 - Philadelphia 76ers1:20:36 - New York Knicks1:23:42 - Portland Trail Blazers1:25:47 - Utah JazzSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast, Yahoo Sports AND HBO Max to break down every rookie extension, every non-extension, and what it all means for the future of NBA free agency. TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO1:47 - Future of free agency17:19 - Dyson Daniels23:43 - Christian Braun 28:05 - Jabari Smith Jr.36:09 - Nikola Jovic39:09 - AJ Green41:30 - Paolo Banchero44:31 - Chet Holmgren 47:11 - Jalen Williams49:19 - Shaedon Sharpe57:09 - Toumani Camara1:01:43 - Keegan Murray1:06:40 - Peyton Watson1:11:37 - Jaden Ivey 1:16:49 - Jalen Duren1:25:47 - Tari Eason1:33:10 - Bennedict Mathurin1:39:25 - Ousmane Dieng!1:39:51 - Mark Williams1:48:00 - Jeremy Sochan 1:48:54 - Ochai Agbaji1:50:47 - Walker KesslerSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant break down the recent allegations against Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones while getting into a larger discussion about NBA and sports betting in general. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO5:32 - Terry Rozier allegations14:13 - Chauncey Billups allegations26:43 - Damon Jones allegations30:17 - Fallout of NBA sports betting scandalSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant are holding an NBA Overreactions draft following our first batches of regular-season games. TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO3:13 - Victor Wembanyama is the best player in the NBA16:45 - Alperen Sengun is an MVP candidate 25:31 - Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry are an all-time fit 33:40 - Is Joel Embiid finished?41:44 - The Mavs are going to ruin Cooper Flagg!50:32 - Anthony Edwards is going to win the scoring title56:30 - The OKC Thunder are inevitable1:02:41 - Giannis is going to make history1:08:05 - The Lakers are cooked1:14:40 - The Knicks are clear favorites in the East1:24:08 - Reed Sheppard is a bust!1:33:12 - VJ Edgecombe is Rookie of the Year!SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan asked an expert who covers each NBA team to make one prediction for this coming season. Here's what they said. TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO1:20 - Atlanta Hawks5:30 - Boston Celtics6:14 - Brooklyn Nets8:48 - Charlotte Hornets10:26 - Chicago Bulls11:56 - Cleveland Cavaliers15:21 - Dallas Mavericks17:35 - Denver Nuggets19:52 - Detroit Pistons23:15 - Golden State Warriors25:18 - Houston Rockets32:20 - Indiana Pacers32:59 - Los Angeles Clippers37:36 - Los Angeles Lakers39:29 - Memphis Grizzlies40:51 - Miami Heat41:56 - Milwaukee Bucks44:24 - Minnesota Timberwolves45:53 - New Orleans Pelicans47:23 - New York Knicks52:13 - Oklahoma City Thunder53:56 - Orlando Magic55:56 - Philadelphia 76ers59:56 - Phoenix Suns1:01:43 - Portland Trail Blazers1:03:09 - Sacramento Kings1:03:57 - San Antonio Spurs1:08:39 - Toronto Raptors1:09:36 - Utah Jazz1:15:28 - Washington WizardsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Samson Folk (@samfolkk) of Raptors Republic and Basketball, She Wrote for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Toronto Raptors. SUBSCRIBE TO RAPTORS REPUBLIC HERE. https://www.youtube.com/raptorsrepublic. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:37 - Masai Ujiri’s exit 4:51 - Raptors pressure index 8:19 - Expectations for Scottie Barnes 17:27 - Brandon Ingram’s fit23:37 - How RJ Barrett’s game will change 29:38 -Future of Immanuel Quickley33:57 - How valuable is Jakob Poeltl42:12 - Importance of Sandro Mamukelashvili44:18 - The defensive ceiling46:53 - Most important reserves48:37 - Collin Murray-Boyles’ role51:23 - Gradey Dick’s next steps53:48 - Ja’Kobe Walter’s development 1:01:28 - Two-way lineups1:04:26 - Biggest needs and strengths 1:07:27 - National view of the Raptors1:10:27 - Top-10 rotation1:12:01 - Wackadoodle lineups 1:13:02 - PREDICTIONSSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant go through their preseason NBA awards picks...WITH A TWIST for each one. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO6:00 - MVP15:51 - MVP Wild Cards18:01 - Defensive Player of the Year23:50 - DPOY Wild Cards25:16 - Rookie of the Year30:27 - ROY Wild Cards35:46 - Most Improved Player44:31 - MIP Wild Cards48:17 - Sixth Man of the Year53:29 - SMOY Wild Cards55:02 - Coach of the Year58:31 - COY Wild Cards1:00:31 - Executive of the Year1:04:38 - EOY Wild CardsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant drop their over/under and full record predictions for every NBA team in the Western Conference. JOIN OUR OVER/UNDER COMPETITION HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:47 - Dallas Mavericks6:13 - Denver Nuggets11:17 - Golden State Warriors16:31 - Houston Rockets 23:06 - Los Angeles Clippers 27:57 - Los Angeles Lakers34:38 - Memphis Grizzlies 39:06 - Minnesota Timberwolves 43:49 - New Orleans Pelicans49:17 - Oklahoma City Thunder 55:09 - Phoenix Suns 1:04:17 - Portland Trail Blazers1:10:12 - Sacramento Kings1:18:23 - San Antonio Spurs1:25:53 - Utah JazzSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Bobby Manning (@RealBobManning) from CLNS Media and The Garden Report for a deep dive into the Boston Celtics. SUBSCRIBE TO THE GARDEN REPORT HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00- INTRO1:42 - The Jayson Tatum timeline 7:58 - Celtics direction this season13:43 - Anfernee Simons’ fit18:13 - Will the Celtics play faster?21:31 - Impact of Joe Mazzulla25:11 - Derrick White and Jaylen Brown scaling up 33:08 - Will Hugo Gonzalez play?35:36 - Josh Minnott is an x-factor39:18 - Continued development of Neemias Queta42:19 - Biggest strengths and weaknesses at center48:55 - Is a leap coming for Payton Pritchard?51:47 - Strengths and weaknesses, under the radar storylines 52:39 - Top-10 rotation53:27 - Go-to crunch-time unit54:10 - Wackadoodle lineups we want to see55:00 - Importance of Sam Hauser56:40 - PREDICTIONSSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Wes Goldberg (@wcgoldberg) from Locked On Heat and RealGM Radio for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Miami Heat. SUBSCRIBE TO LOCKED ON HEAT. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:08 - Impact of last season3:52 - The Heat’s timeline 6:54 - Will Miami play faster?13:53 - Norman Powell’s fit16:21 - The importance of Tyler Herro20:37 - Continued development of Nikola Jovic23:47 - Ceiling for Kel’el Ware26:54 - The Bam Adebayo conundrum29:52 - Pelle Larsson vs Jaime Jaquez Jr.30:46 - Kasparas Jakucionis’ development32:37 - Dru Smith and three-guard lineups33:33 - Biggest needs, strength and under the radar storylines35:49 - Top-10 rotation 36:55 - Go-to crunch time lineup37:25 - Wackadoodle lineups we want to see37:59 - PREDICTIONSSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant drop their over/under and full record predictions for every NBA team in the Eastern Conference. JOIN OUR OVER/UNDER COMPETITION HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO4:47 - Atlanta Hawks8:46 - Boston Celtics 11:53 - Brooklyn Nets14:31 - Charlotte Hornets 19:23 - Chicago Bulls21:46 - Cleveland Cavaliers 25:51 - Detroit Pistons30:10 - Indiana Pacers33:21 - Miami Heat 39:12 - Milwaukee Bucks43:16 - New York Knicks49:15 - Orlando Magic 54:17 - Philadelphia 76ers59:47 - Toronto Raptors 1:06:49 - Washington WizardsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Adam Mares (Adam_Mares) from DNVR Sports and the All NBA Podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Denver Nuggets. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ALL NBA PODCAST HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCbCjMq1m6Kjok4OGuO7CSQ. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:00 - Lessons learned from last season3:15 - The Cam Johnson fit5:53 - Defensive changes under David Adelman10:56 - The Jonas Valanciunas fit18:51 - Continued development of Peyton Watson21:07 - Future of Christian Braun24:07 - Do the Nuggets need to take more threes?25:48 - Expectations for Jamal Murray27:56 - How much deeper is Denver?35:21 - Biggest needs 36:22 - Aaron Gordon is flying under the radar38:20 - Top-10 rotation42:08 - Go-to crunch-time unit43:27 - Wackadoodle lineups we want to see44:46 - The Nuggets’ front office making a statement 50:15 - PREDICTIONSSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Grant Hughes (@granthuhges) of the world-famous Hardwood Knocks NBA podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Golden State Warriors. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:28 - The Jonathan Kuminga situation 12:37 - Al Horford’s fit17:29 - The defense24:15 - The Jimmy Butler fit30:31 - Expectations for Stephen Curry34:45 - Expectations for Draymond Green38:41 - Next frontier for Brandin Podziemski 42:18 - Quinten Post’s role46:11 - Importance of Moses Moody51:11 - Gui Santos’ role52:33 - Steve Kerr contract situation55:58 - Biggest need59:24 - Under the radar storylines 1:01:35 - Top-10 rotation1:06:37 - Go-to crunch-time unit1:07:22 - Wackadoodle lineups we want to see1:09:02 - The stakes for Brandin Podziemski1:10:44 - PREDICTIONSSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant are joined by Lucas Kaplan (@lucaskaplan) from Nets Daily for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Brooklyn Nets. FOLLOW LUCAS' WORK HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:32 - What is the Nets’ plan?5:26 - The Cam Thomas situation 15:28 - Brooklyn’s draft philosophy 20:01 - The vision Egor Demin22:18 - Outlook for Nolan Traore and Ben Saraf 26:00 - Will Drake Powell and Danny Wolf play?30:08 - Picking the Nets’ most interesting prospect33:37 - The Michael Porter Jr. transition 36:04 - What we learned about Jordi Fernandez40:49 - The defensive identity 42:03 - Future of Nicolas Claxton 46:45 - Can Kobe Bufkin break out?48:45 - The non-core youngsters52:37 - Biggest needs53:11 - Under the radar storylines 54:18 - Top-10 rotation57:14 - Go-to closing lineup59:02 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:03:02 - The Nets are mad scientists 1:05:22 - PREDICTIONSSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Sarah Todd (@nbasarah) of the Deseret News and the Unsalvageable'podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Utah Jazz. SUBSCRIBE TO UNSALVAGEABLE HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:43 - Biggest takeaways from last season5:48 - The future of Walker Kessler12:57 - What’s next for Lauri Markkanen?22:37 - Development of Ace Bailey29:32 - The backcourt rotation 43:12 - Taylor Hendricks’ return48:19 - Continued development of Kyle Fililpwski51:27 - Can Cody Williams pop in Year 56:41 - Which vet plays the most?1:01:17 Defensive improvement 1:03:32 - Under the radar storylines and Biggest need1:04:36 - Top-10 rotation1:08:30 - Go-to crunch lineup1:10:12 - Wackadoodle lineups we want to see1:11:51 - John Tonje expectations 1:13:26 - PREDICTIONSSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant are joined by Andrew "GMAC" Claudio (@andrewjclaudio_) of Knicks Film School for a deep dive into the 2025-26 New York Knicks. SUBSCRIBE TO KNICKS FILM SCHOOL HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 -Intro2:13 - The Thibodeau firing7:27 - Tactical changes under Mike Brown10:43 - Who should start?17:56 - Josh Hart’s fit 21:55 - How will the Knicks flesh out the roster?25:35 - Jordan Clarkson’s fit28:10 - Importance of Guerschon Yabusele32:35 - Can Jalen Brunson adapt?37:56 - Karl-Anthony Towns’ playmaking 40:50 - Future of Mikal Bridges46:25 - OG Anunoby’s offensive role49:11 - The Knicks’ depth 53:01 - New York’s youngsters1:02:18 - Biggest needs1:03:26 - Under-the-radar storyline 1:05:25 - Top-10 rotation 1:06:53 - Go-to crunch-time lineup 1:08:59 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:11:42 - PREDICTIONSSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Liberty Ballers, Forbes, FanSided AND Bleacher Report for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Philadelphia 76ers. FOLLOW HIS WORK AT LIBERTY BALLERS HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO3:17 - End of the Quentin Grimes saga / The offseason11:59 - What is the Sixers’ direction?15:50 - Expectations for Joel Embiid19:06 - The Sixers’ play style moving forward23:20 - Three-guard and four-guard lineups28:16 - Impact of VJ Edgecombe33:48 - Continued development of Jared McCain36:56 - Future of Justin Edwards39:58 - The secondary big man rotation 41:26 - Continued development of Adem Bona46:08 - What is the Sixers’ urgency level on the trade market?49:48 - Is Paul George underrated?53:54 - Joel Embiid’s offensive role55:54 - Sixers biggest needs57:41 - Under-the-radar storylines58:44 - Top-10 rotation 1:00:49 - Go-to crunch-time lineup1:01:58 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:04:12 - Kyle Lowry + NBA positivity 1:08:24 - PREDICTIONSSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant drop their biggest questions, takeaways and observations entering NBA training camp on the heels of EVERY team having their 2025 Media Day. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:226 - Al Horford to the Warriors5:56 - The Jonathan Kuminga situation 8:57 - The Quentin Grimes 14:02 - Are the Sixers going to be healthy?19:47 - Will Jayson Tatum play this year?23:45 - Is Giannis Antetokounmpo trolling us all?31:52 - The Kevin Durant talk33:19 - The West is big, man40:08 - Dereck Lively II and Victor Wembanyama are growing 42:32 - Can anyone catch Cooper Flagg for Rookie of the Year44:07 - Future of Walker Kessler49:18 - Are the Memphis Grizzlies in trouble?151:49 - Desmond Bane’s impact on Orlando’s offense55:42 - Who should the Knicks start?1:00:57 - Jalen Williams’ injury timeline1:02:35 - Will LeBron James retire?1:09:01 - Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers1:31:28 - The Trail Blazers are complicatedSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

At LONG LAST, Dan and Grant drop their 2025 offseason grades for every NBA team in the Western Conference. Check out the Eastern Conference grades here. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO / Criteria3:17 - Dallas Mavericks10:39 - Houston Rockets16:37 - Fred VanVleet injury30:05 - Memphis Grizzlies39:52 - New Orleans Pelicans47:43 - San Antonio Spurs 56:35 - Denver Nuggets1:05:57 - Minnesota Timberwolves1:13:53 - Oklahoma City Thunder 1:20:28 - Portland Trail Blazers1:29:28 - Utah Jazz1:38:22 - Golden State Warriors1:47:01 - Los Angeles Clippers1:54:02 - Los Angeles Lakers2:08:37 - Phoenix Suns2:18:29 - Sacramento KingsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Jason Patt (@bullsjay) from the Cash Considerations podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Chicago Bulls. SUBSCRIBE TO CASH CONSIDERATIONS HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:17 - What is the Bulls’ direction?6:03 - Billy Donovan extension / Offensive style 11:03 - Can Josh Giddey be a star?24:07 - The Isaac Okoro trade and fit28:53 - Future of Coby White35:19 - Tre Jones / the guard rotation39:28 - Continued development of Matas Buzelis48:29 - The center rotation / Future of Nikola Vucevic50:51 - Will the Bulls make a trade?54:54 - Early impressions of Noa Essengue58:13 - Patrick Williams, other youngsters1:02:27 - Biggest needs1:04:54 - Under the radar storylines1:06:27 - Top-10 rotation 1:09:17 - Go-to crunch-time lineup1:10:40 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:11:57 - PREDICTIONSSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Greg Wissinger (@gwiss) from The Kings Herald for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Sacramento Kings. CHECK OUT THE KINGS HERALD HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 -INTRO1:07 - The Kings’ direction2:21 - The Doug Christie hire6:45 - Dennis Schroder’s fit10:47 - Future of Malik Monk14:58 - The Russell Westbrook rumors15:38 - Jonathan Kuminga rumors17:16 - Future of Keon Ellis22:18 - The Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan fits28:02 - Impact of Doug Christie’s coaching style29:46 - Frontcourt rotation, Development of Isaac Jones and Maxime Raynaud34:21 - Next frontier for Keegan Murray39:20 - Will Keegan Murray get an extension?43:53 - The Domantas Sabonis dilemma49:15 - How can the Kings overachieve?50:51- Will the Kings tear it down?52:23 - Early impressions of Nique Clifford53:58 - Development of Devin Carter55:48 - Biggest need57:36 - Under the radar storylines 59:35 - Top-10 rotation1:00:34 - Go-to starting lineup1:01:35 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:03:07 - PREDICTIONSSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Caitlin Cooper (@C2_Cooper/@caitlinmaycooper) from 'Basketball, She Wrote" for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Indiana Pacers. SUBSCRIBE TO BASKETBALL, SHE WROTE ON PATREON. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:27 - The transformation of the Pacers10:10 - Covering the NBA Finals12:51 - The Tyrese Halliburton recovery16:36 - The loss of Myles Turner20:38 - Playing five-out vs four-out23:26 - Isaiah Jackson’s return25:18 - Jay Huff’s fit28:38 - Will James Wiseman have a role?30:40 - Pascal Siakam-Obi Toppin minutes34:17 - Continued development of Bennedict Mathurin42:33 - Andrew Nembhard as the lead guard46:33 - What makes the Pacers defense special?48:06 - The Andrew Nembhard-Pascal Siakam dynamic50:45 - Can Aaron Nesmith get even better?55:59 - Future of Jarace Walker59:40 -Pascal Siakam falling down/transition defense1:01:39 - Ben Sheppard 1:04:25 - Johnny Furphy, Taelon Peter, Kam Jones, RayJ Dennis1:10:49 - Biggest needs1:13:12 - Under the radar storyline 1:15:31 - Top-10 rotation1:17:04 - Go-to closing lineup1:18:18 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:19:50 - PREDICTIONSSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Mike Vigil (@protectedpick) and Sam Cooper (@scooperhoops) of 'The Timeline' pod for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Phoenix Suns! SUBSCRIBE TO THE 'THE TIMELINE' PATREON HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:34 - RIP to the Kevin Durant era8:19 - The second Kevin Durant trade13:39 - The Bradley Beal Exit18:28 - The hiring of Brian Gregory21:18 - Impact of Jordan Ott hire24:25 - The future of Devin Booker31:10 - Jalen Green’s fit37:00 - Importance of Collin Gillespie43:08 - Mark Williams expectations49:10 - Development of Khaman Maluach 53:13 - Continued development of Oso Ighodaro57:14 - Continued development of Ryan Dunn1:00:15 - Early impressions of Koby Brea1:02:05 - Potential of Nigel Hayes-Davis1:04:35 - Biggest needs1:06:48 - Under the radar storylines 1:11:58 - Top-10 rotation1:15:43 - Go-to crunch-time lineup1:17:27 - Weirdo lineups we want to see 1:19:45 - PREDICTIONSSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

At LONG LAST, Dan and Grant drop their 2025 offseason grades for every NBA team in the Eastern Conference. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:50 - Grading criteria 5:01 - Atlanta Hawks13:53 - Charlotte Hornets19:38 - Miami Heat 26:00 - Orlando Magic39:11 - Washington Wizards 47:15 - Boston Celtics56:22 - Brooklyn Nets1:09:15 - New York Knicks1:22:05 - Philadelphia 76ers1:26:39 - Toronto Raptors 1:34:43 - Chicago Bulls1:44:02 - Cleveland Cavaliers1:48:41 - Detroit Pistons1:58:24 - Indiana Pacers2:06:25 - Milwaukee BucksSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Shamit Dua (@fearthebrown) from the 'In The N.O.' Substack and podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 New Orleans Pelicans. SUBSCRIBE TO IN THE N.O ON YOUTUBE AND SUBSTACK. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:57 - The Pelicans’ direction 8:05 - Expectations for Derik Queen16:50 - Expectations for Jeremiah Fears23:43 - Continued development of Trey Murphy 28:08 - Future of Zion Williamson36:11 - Continued development of Yves Missi 40:58 - Impact of Jordan Poole42:32 - Dejounte Murray timeline 45:20 - Secondary wing rotation48:18 - Will the Pelicans make more trades?49:55 - Jordan Hawkins and Karlo Matkovic52:12 - Defensive ceiling54:11 - Biggest needs, under-the-radar storylines 57:19 - Top-10 rotation58:43 - Go-to crunch-time unit59:15 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:00:12 - PREDICTIONSSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Tara Bowen-Biggs (@tccbiggs) and Rose Harding (@roselharding) from the We Have A Takee podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Portland Trail Blazers. SUBSCRIBE TO WE HAVE A TAKE HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:10 - Takeaways from last season4:45 - The return of Damian Lillard9:46 - Offseason impressions / Jrue Holiday fit15:47 - Yang Hansen’s fit and role25:30 - Donovan Clingan expectations 30:27 - Continued development of Scoot Henderson35:50 - Continued development of Shaedon Sharpe40:13 - Deni Avdija's impact43:18 - Chauncey Billups’ toughest rotation decision43:50 - Importance of Toumani Camara51:10 - Kris Murray, Duop Reath, Rayan Rupert53:17 - Offensive improvement 57:19 - Biggest needs1:00:05 - What’s flying under the radar?1:03:05 - Top-10 rotation1:06:02 - Go-to crunch-time unit1:08:27 - Best offensive lineup1:10:29 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:12:19 - PREDICTIONS!1:14:24 - W.H.A.T. SUPERLATIVESSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Kirk Henderson (@KirkSeriousFace) from Pod Maverick and Mavs Moneyball for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Dallas Mavericks. SUBSCRIBE TO POD MAVERICK HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:56 - The Mavs’ direction7:02 - Cooper Flagg development12:56 - Kyrie Irving timeline15:10 - Offseason impressions 17:58 - The big-man rotation 19:51 - Future of Dereck Lively II23:36 - Dallas’ transition offense26:17 - Mavs’ defensive ceiling27:53 - Expectations for Max Christie31:15 - Brandon Williams’ fit34:03 - Early impressions of Ryan Nembhard35:02 - Future of Jaden Hardy36:13 - Biggest needs, under-the-radar storylines 40:33 - Top-10 rotation 42:14 - Best offensive lineup43:22 - Go-to crunch-time lineup43:56 - Weirdo lineups we want to see 45:30 - PREDICTIONSSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]