Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast

Dan is joined by Lauren Williams (@WilliamsLaurenL) from the AJC for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Atlanta Hawks. CHECK OUT LAUREN' WORK HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:14 - Biggest takeaway from last season3:16 - Continued development of Jalen Johnson5:54 - The offseason and front office14:05 - Future of Trae Young 21:26 - Kristaps Porzingis-Onyeka Okongwu fit26:43 - Secondary ball-handling30:40 - The rise of Dyson Daniels38:16 - Zaccharie Risacher development45:41 - Hawks’ offensive pace48:03 - Atlanta’s defensive ceiling + Impact of Mo Gueye51:21 - Early impressions of Asa Newell54:39 - Vit Krejci + other youngsters57:38 - Biggest needs/weaknesses, under-the-radar storylines59:41 - Top-10 rotation1:01:11 - Go-to closing unit1:01:55 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:04:45 - PREDICTIONS!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 Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to break down the latest news and rumors around the NBA, including the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention scandal, Cam Thomas signing his qualifying offer, Josh Giddey getting $100M from the Bulls and more. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:02 - The Clippers' Kawhi Leonard/salary-cap scandal53:09 - Cam Thomas signs his qualifying offer1:09:09 - Josh Giddey gets PAID1:30:10 - Jonathan Kuminga and Quentin GrimesSUPPORT 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 Tayler Peterson (@Tayler_P15) and JD Silva (@jdsilva_) from The Uncontested Podcast (@The_Uncontested) for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Oklahoma City Thunder. SUBSCRIBE TO THE UNCONTESTED ON PATREON. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:51 - The Thunder’s title run 6:21 - Biggest takeaways from last season9:36 - Why the Thunder are built to last12:22 - The Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams extensions 17:45 - Continued development of Chet Holmgren23:36 - Future of Jalen Williams31:20 - Impact of Isaiah Hartenstein35:45 - Continued development of Cason Wallace 39:35 - What is the ceiling of Ajay Mitchell?43:43 - Are Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins expendable?49:09 - Developing young talent while still contending50:27 - Nikola Topic expectations53:57 - Early impressions Thomas Sorber58:02 - Early impressions of Brooks Barnhizer1:00:45 - Room for offensive improvement?1:01:42 -Future of Ousmane Dieng1:05:13 - Biggest needs, Under-the-radar storylines1:08:20 - Top-10 rotation1:10:30 - Go-to crunch-time unit1:12:46 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:15:45 - FREE-THROW MERCHANTS1:19:22 - 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 Laz Jackson (@lazchance) from Detroit Bad Boys for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Detroit Pistons. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:06 - Last season’s most important development 4:53 - Impact of JB Bickerstaff6:36 - The Offseason16:40 - Continued development of Jaden Ivey24:06 - Future of Jalen Duren29:33 - Ausar Thompson’s next steps36:01 - Continued development of Ron Holland42:56 - The next frontier for Cade Cunningham49:02 - Will Isaiah Stewart take more threes?51:44 - Impact of Tobias Harris 56:34 - Marcus Sasser58:06 - Bobi Klintman59:29 - Tolu Smith 1:00:18 - Daniss Jenkins1:01:33 - Chaz Lanier1:04:04 - Biggest weakness, under-the-radar storylines, trade targets1:10:35 - Top-10 rotation1:12:30 - Go-to closing lineup 1:12:53 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:16:11 - PREDICTIONS!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 Clippers reporter Justin Russo (@flybyknite) for a deep dive into—you guessed it!—the 2025-26 Los Angeles Clippers. Please note we recorded BEFORE the Kawhi Leonard salary-cap circumvention allegations. SUBSCRIBE TO JUSTIN'S 'RUSSO WRITES' SUBSTACK HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:18 - Takeaways from last season3:43 - Planning for the future 10:27 - Did the offseason hurt their defensive identity?15:31 - Evolution of Ivica Zubac20:29 - The fit of Bradley Beal28:14 - Optimizing Kawhi Leonard36:17 - Chris Paul's role38:50 James Harden adjustments43:39 - The frontline rotation45:13 - Impact of Bogdan Bogdanovic injury 48:16 - Will the Clippers play enough in transition? / Overall play style 54:51 - Potential pain points56:42 - Roles for Kris Dunn and Derrick Jones Jr.1:02:49 - Early impressions of Yanic Konan Niederhauser1:07:46 - Kobe Brown, Cam Christie, cutting payroll1:12:51 - Biggest weakness, strengths, under-the-radar storylines1:22:59 - Top-10 rotation 1:25:24 - Go-to crunch-time unit1:27:12 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:29:56 - PREDICTIONS!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 CBS Sports podcast producer extraordinaire Konata Edwards (@NataTheScribe) for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Charlotte Hornets. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:45 - Impact of Charles Lee4:15 - The offseason9:05 - Big man rotation 11:57 - Future of LaMelo Ball18:13 - Continued development of Brandon Miller20:40 - Early impressions of Kon Knueppel23:01 - Early impressions of Liam McNeeley24:09 - Juggling a crowded a perimeter rotation 26:03 - Future of Tidjane Salaun30:27 - Early impressions of Ryan Kalkbrenner 32:05 - Can Charlotte rebound and defend?34:23 - Biggest needs, strengths, under-the-radar storylines 35:37 - Sion James / roster spots38:17 - Hornets’ approach to trade market40:57 - Top-10 rotation 45:05 - Go-to crunch time lineup46:46 - Weirdo lineups we want to see48:15 - Coverage of the Hornets50:34 - 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 Matt Modderno (@MattModderno) of the Bleav In Wizards podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Washington Wizards. SUBSCRIBE TO BLEAV IN WIZARDS HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:32 - State of the rebuild3:43 - Fast-track coming?7:24 - What do we make of Brian Keefe?9:43 - Continued development of Alex Sarr?16:52 - Ceiling of Bilal Coulibaly21:08 - Early impressions of Tre Johnson24:13 - Cam Whitmore’s fit29:19 - Next steps for Kyshawn George32:37 - Bub Carrington outlook37:57 - How much will Khris Middleton and CJ McCollum play?43:32 - AJ Johnson44:55 - Will Riley46:30 - Dillon Jones47:25 - Tristan Vukcevic49:08 - Malaki Branham51:28 - Biggest needs, strengths, under-the-radar storylines56:24 - Top-10 rotation59:20 - Go-to closing lineup1:00:09 - Weirdo lineups we want to see 1:01:45 - Jamir Watkins outlook1:04:33 - PREDICTIONS!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 Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss teams that could pleasantly or unpleasantly surprise us next season. Here are the rules: We each get to pick two pleasant surprises, and we have to pick one unpleasant surprise. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:46 - Chicago Bulls8:02 - Toronto Raptors14:37 - San Antonio Spurs24:48 - Charlotte Hornets31:53 - Golden State Warriors43:52 - New York KnicksSUPPORT 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 joined by Keith Parish (@fastbreakbreak) of the Grits and Grinds podcast as well as the Fastbreak Breakfast podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Memphis Grizzlies. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:01 - The Offseason5:05 - Desmond Bane trade8:19 - Jaren Jackson Jr.12:45 - Impact of Tuomas Iisalo19:05 - Future of Ja Morant 23:32 - Continued development of Zach Edey26:25 - Continued development of Jaylen Wells30:20 - Expectations for Cedric Coward33:22 - The ceiling of GG Jackson36:32 - Secondary guard rotation39:01 - Biggest needs, strengths, under-the-radar storyline45:39 - Top-10 rotation, best closing lineups48:36 - Weirdo lineups we want to see49:39 - 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 Noah Magaro-George (@N_Magaro) of The Vic-and-Roll for a deep dive into the 2025-26 San Antonio Spurs. SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIC-AND-ROLL HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:35 - Mitch Johnson’s fit as head coach 3:55 - De’Aaron Fox’s extension 7:55 - San Antonio’s overall direction9:52 - The fit between Fox and Wembanyama12:55 - The three-guard dynamic17:25 - Continued development of Stephon Castle 23:56 - Early impressions of Dylan Harper27:53 - The future of Jeremy Sochan 34:02 - The future of Devin Vassell39:31 - Victor Wembanyama’s next frontier 43:09 - Early impressions of Carter Bryant 46:48 -Future of David Jones-Garcia and Riley Minnix 49:33 - Biggest need, under-the-radar storylines53:56 - Top-10 rotation54:43 - Go-to crunch-time lineup56:06 - Weirdo lineups we want to see59:29 - PREDICTIONS1:06:27 - Trade targetsSUPPORT 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 iHeart podcast producer extraordinaire Jabari Ali Davis (@jabariadavis) for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Los Angeles Lakers. SUBSCRIBE TO THE G.O.T.E. (GREATEST OF THEIR ERA) PODCAST HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:19 - The Lakers offseason6:46 - Future of LeBron James11:15 - Evaluating JJ Redick15:01 - Early impressions of the Luka Doncic fit 21:05 - The fit of Luka, LeBron and Austin Reaves25:26 - Deandre Ayton31:55 - Marcus Smart34:47 - Jake LaRavia37:46 - Secondary frontcourt rotation and the minutes without Ayton43:33 - Rui Hachimura’s role45:22 - Dalton Knecht 48:44 - Christian Koloko50:01 - Adou Thiero51:09 - Bronny James52:28 - Biggest needs, under-the-radar storylines 1:00:45 - Top-10 rotation1:03:09 - Go-to crunch-time lineup 1:04:32 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:05:52 - PREDICTIONSJOIN 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 Philip Rossman-Reich (@philiprr_OMD) from 'Locked On Magic" and Orlando Magic Daily for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Orlando Magic. SUBSCRIBE TO THE LOCKED ON MAGIC HERE. SUPPORT PHILIP'S WORK ON PATREON. CHAPTERS BELOW. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:14 - They went for it!6:56 - Fit of Desmond Bane14:36 - The transition offense17:52 - The Tyus Jones fit20:10 - Jamahl Mosley pressure index23:26 - Continued development of Paolo Banchero31:29 - Franz Wagner jump-shot watch39:32 - Jalen Suggs’ offensive importance 46:26 - Anthony Black and Tristan Da Silva51:46 - Early impressions of Kase Richardson and Noah Penda54:56 - Are the Magic deep enough?59:16 - Will Orlando duck the tax?1:05:56 - Biggest needs, under-the-radar storylines1:07:01 - Wendell Carter Jr. is still underrated1:10:02 - Top-10 rotation, secondary lineups1:13:42 - Go-to closing lineup1:15:23 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:18:00 - 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 Kyle Theige (@KyleTheige) from The Dane Moore NBA Podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Minnesota Timberwolves. SUBSCRIBE TO THE DANE MOORE NBA PODCAST HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO3:10 - Last season’s ending6:25 - The offseason9:20 - Naz Reid’s contract and defense16:20 - The Karl-Anthony Towns trade one year later 23:25 - Donte DiVincenzo and Julius Randle 27:36 - Continued development of Anthony Edwards36:46 - Importance of Rob Dillingham 44:38 - Jaden McDaniels’ offensive ceiling49:34 - Terrence Shannon Jr. breakout coming?53:05 - The transition offense55:45 - Jaylen Clark 57:26 - Early impressions of Joan Beringer1:02:06 - Leonard Miller1:03:37 - Biggest needs, under-the-radar storylines1:09:41 - Top-10 rotation1:13:42 - Go-to crunch-time unit1:15:29 - Weirdo lineups we want to see 1:18:42 - Ownership finally changing1:21:20 - 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 Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to predict what happens with the Big Four restricted free agents who remain unsigned: Jonathan Kuminga, Josh Giddey, Quentin Grimes and Cameron Thomas. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO7:34 - Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls 18:26 - Quentin Grimes and the Philadelphia 76ers 28:39 - Cam Thomas and the Brooklyn Nets40:55 - Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State WarriorsSUPPORT 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 Ti Windisch (@TiWindisch) from The Gyro Step podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Milwaukee Bucks. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHASEDOWN HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:39 - Offseason impressions10:33 - Myles Turner’s fit15:59 - Point Giannis!19:53 - Secondary ball-handlers 26:23 - Giannis’ defense31:36 - AJ Green35:04 - Ryan Rollins35:49 - Chris Livingston36:55 - Andre Jackson Jr. 39:06 - Tyler Smith40:10 - Jericho Sims41:42 - The Kyle Kuzma fit 48:37 - The defensive ceiling 52:28 - Biggest concern53:37 - Are the guards underrated?54:27 - Top-10 rotation58:33 - Go-to closing lineup59:34 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:02:49 - Will they make a trade?1:05:27 - PREDICTIONS!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]

"To make a mistake is human, but to blame it on someone else, make excuses or entirely pretend you didn't make a mistake is even more human." Dan and Grant are BACK to hold themselves accountable for their 2024 NBA offseason report cards with re-grades for EVERY team in the Western Conference. Check out the Eastern Conference edition HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO/CRITERIA8:08 - Dallas Mavericks13:49 - Houston Rockets18:25 - Memphis Grizzlies23:05 - New Orleans Pelicans27:33 - San Antonio Spurs 31:34 - Denver Nuggets45:11 - Oklahoma City Thunder47:28 - Portland Trail Blazers52:24 - Miami Heat trade Haywood Highsmith!53:56 - Utah Jazz59:48 - Golden State Warriors1:04:42 - Los Angeles Clippers1:09:56 - Los Angeles Lakers1:14:47 - Phoenix Suns1:18:40 - 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 Justin Rowan (@Cavsanada) from THE CHASEDOWN PODCAST for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Cleveland Cavaliers. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHASEDOWN HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:42 - How last season ended 4:43 - Offseason impressions10:32 - Jaylon Tyson’s development 12:28 - Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland 16:55 - Integrating Lonzo Ball18:22 - Continued development of Evan Mobley29:55 - The starting small forward 35:10 - What’s the defensive ceiling?40:13 - Early impressions of Tyrese Proctor43:35 - The defense is underrated!44:39 - Top-10 rotation48:19 - Go-to closing lineup49:07 - Weirdo lineups we want to see51:03 - Craig Porter Jr. could play a role 52:57 - 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 Mike Shearer (@bballispoetry) from Basketball Poetry to discuss player flying under the (mainstream) radar who might have real impacts on their NBA Teams next season. SUBSCRIBE TO BASKETBALL POETRY HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:47 - Bennedict Mathurin8:23 - Mo Gueye13:21 - Neemias Queta18:03 - Sam Merrill23:41 - Ja’Kobe Walter 28:31 - Jonathan Mogbo32:33 - Brandon Williams38:03 - Pelle Larsson42:14 - Terrence Shannon Jr.45:59 - Jaylen Clark 51:57 - Saddiq Bey56:13 - Justin Champagnie1:03:42 - Collin Gillespie1:10:44 - Ajay Mitchell

"How was I supposed to know there'd be consequences for my actions?" -Gina, Brooklyn Nine-Nine Dan and Grant are BACK to hold themselves accountable for their 2024 NBA offseason report cards with re-grades for EVERY team in the Eastern Conference. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:46 - Christmas Day schedule release6:01 - Atlanta Hawks 12:11 - Charlotte Hornets16:47 - Miami Heat 23:03 - Orlando Magic29:47 - Washington Wizards37:13 - Boston Celtics43:23 - Brooklyn Nets50:02 - New York Knicks59:41 - Philadelphia 76ers1:08:52 - Toronto Raptors1:17:13 - Chicago Bulls1:24:23 - Cleveland Cavaliers1:27:30 - Detroit Pistons1:31:45 - Indiana Pacers1:38:15 - 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 Salman Ali (@salmanalinba) from Red Nation Hoops to break down the outlook for the 2025-26 Houston Rockets. SUBSCRIBE TO RED NATION HOOPS HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:49 - Offseason impressions10:51 - Integrating Kevin Durant into the offense 16:51 - The development of Reed Sheppard 23:41 - The Kevin Durant extension27:32 - Double-center lineups34:07 - Amen Thompson’s development41:00 - Continued development of Alperen Sengun45:19 - Jabari Smith Jr.’s development 52:26 - What’s next for Tari Eason?1:00:37 - Will anyone get lost in the Rockets’ depth1:04:40 - The 10-man rotation1:06:23 - Best closing lineup1:07:31 - Weirdo lineups we want to see 1:10:48 - Predictions!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 (@msjnba) from 'The NBA Podcast' are going to spend this week going through moves and decisions and every NBA team still needs to make this offseason. Next up: The Eastern Conference! Check out the Western Conference HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:02 - Atlanta Hawks12:26 - Boston Celtics24:12 - Brooklyn Nets33:19 - Charlotte Hornets38:34 - Chicago Bulls44:06 -Cleveland Cavaliers49:09 - Detroit Pistons 58:42 - Indiana Pacers1:06:16 - Miami Heat1:10:34 - Milwaukee Bucks1:17:52 - New York Knicks1:29:29 - Orlando Magic 1:36:34 - Philadelphia 76ers1:44:12 - Toronto Raptors1:52:02 - 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 Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast are going to spend this week going through moves and decisions and every NBA team still needs to make this offseason. First up: The Western Conference! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:53 - Dallas Mavericks12:17 - Denver Nuggets30:17 - Golden State Warriors41:37 - Houston Rockets48:27 - Los Angeles Clippers58:32 - Los Angeles Lakers 1:07:19 - Memphis Grizzlies1:13:19 - Minnesota Timberwolves 1:18:06 - New Orleans Pelicans 1:24:20 - Oklahoma City Thunder 1:28:24 - Phoenix Suns1:36:43 - Portland Trail Blazers1:42:50 - Sacramento Kings1:50:49 - San Antonio Spurs1:57:24 - 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 and Grant break down their initial impressions of the top rookie (or rookies) during NBA Summer League for every team in the Eastern Conference while playing 'Start, bench or G-League' with each of them. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:10 - Tre Johnson9:27 - Will Riley14:04 - Collin Murray-Boyles20:54 - V.J. Edgecombe29:48 - Jase Richardson 35:40 - Mohamed Diawara43:16 - Bogo45:32 - Kasparas Jakucionis51:05 - Kam Jones53:29 - Taelon Pete455:55 - Chaz Lanier58:42 - Tyrese Proctor1:01:19 - Noa Essengue1:05:30 - Kon Knueppel1:10:39 - Liam McNeeley1:14:19 - Egor Demin1:16:33 - Nolan Traore1:22:42 - Ben Saraf 1:24:30 - Danny Wolf1:30:45 - Hugo Gonzalez1:34:15 - Asa NewellSUPPORT 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 their initial impressions of the top rookie (or rookies) during NBA Summer League for every team in the Western Conference. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO5:02 - Ace Bailey9:57 - Walter Clayton Jr.12:23 - Dylan Harper18:10 - Carter Bryant24:14 - Nique Clifford28:45 - Yang Hansen42:01 - Khaman Maluach48:21 - Nikola Topic53:33 - Brooks Barnhizer59:38 - Jeremiah Fear1:05:06 - Derik Queen1:11:34 - Joan Beringer1:16:34 - Javon Small1:18:51 - Juhmai Mashack1:21:45 - Arthur Kaluma1:23:13 - Yanic Konan Niederhauser1:27:56 - Adonis Arms1:30:21 - Reed Sheppard1:32:21 - Alex Toohey1:36:35 - Will Richard1:38:28 - DaRon Holmes II1:44:03 - Curtis Jones1:46:33 - Cooper FlaggSUPPORT 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 doing something nobody has ever thought to do before: Put the Western Conference into tiers following the height of NBA free agency! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:58 - F Tier8:23 - D Tier30:03 - C Tier1:02:47 - B Tier1:13:48 - A Tier1:29:50 - S TierSUPPORT 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 link up to tier the Western Conference with NBA free agency and trade rumors grinding to a halt! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO/Our approach5:44 - F Tier14:58 - D Tier39:19 - C Tier51:38 - B Tier58:43 - A Tier1:13:48 - S Tier1:25:01 - RECAPSUPPORT 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 Yossi Gozlan (@yossigozlan) of the Third Apron to discuss the future of NBA free agency and trades, as well as some takeaways and emerging trends from this offseason. Subscribe to the Third Apron on YouTube and Substack. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:42 - Will free agency ever be cool again?11:18 - More buyouts coming? 16:44 - True impact of the second apron18:13 - The Thunder aren’t going anywhere22:47 - Future of the Thunder27:48 - The bar for max contracts is higher 30:18 - Will NBA players take more pay cuts?32:47 - Trade value of distant first-round picks36:37 - Teams with unfinished business this offseasonSUPPORT 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 to break down all the NBA offseason questions we still need answered, as well as the latest and greatest breaking news and transactions that we need to catch up on. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:48 - John Collins and the LA Clippers8:17 - Norman Powell and the Miami Heat12:28 - Are expiring contracts no longer valuable?16:02 - Kelly Olynyk to the Spurs!17:08 - What are the Lakers doing? 24:53 - LeBron James trade destinations 34:52 - Will NBA free agency ever be cool again?41:01 - Is the Denver Nuggets offseason overrated?50:39 - Are offseason buyouts going to be more common?57:28 - Will max contracts fall by the wayside?59:06 - How do we feel about the Knicks?1:07:43 - Jonathan Kuminga, Josh Giddey, Quentin Grimes, Cam Thomas 1:11:50 - Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic1:16:00 - Free agents in the backcourt galore!1:11:53 - Rookie extension game!1:51:06 - Blockbuster trade candidatesSUPPORT 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 Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast break down all of the action (pre-Tre Mann contract) from Day 2 of NBA free agency. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:28 - Milwaukee Bucks27:28 - Indiana Pacers 35:43 - Detroit Pistons (Duncan Robinson!)38:46 - Sacramento Kings 44:43 - New York Knicks (Yabu!)55:10 - Toronto Raptors 1:04:02 - Denver Nuggets & West Rankings1:32:43 - Charlotte Hornets1:35:34 - Oklahoma City Thunder & Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON 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 Day 1 of 2025 NBA free-agency by going through EVERY team's transactions. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:13 - Denver Nuggets (Cam Johnson trade)7:48 - Brooklyn Nets (Michael Porter Jr. trade)13:54 - Houston Rockets (Dorian Finney-Smith!)21:59 - Los Angeles Lakers (LeBron James wants out?)29:58 - Atlanta Hawks (CONTENDERS?!)35:19 - Detroit Pistons (Caris LeVert + Malik Beasley)39:56 - Memphis Grizzlies (Proving everyone wrong?)47:11 - Cleveland Cavaliers (East favorites?)50:21 - Charlotte Hornets (Robbing Utah???)53:48 - Utah Jazz (What's going on in Utah?)59:08 - New York Knicks (Jordan Clarkson Era!)1:05:09 - Dallas Mavericks (D-Lo Time!)1:08:11 - Minnesota Timberwolves (Treading Water is Pricey)1:16:48 - Los Angeles Clippers (They Are Terrifying)1:20:10 - Milwaukee Bucks (Shenanigans!)1:29:51 - Sacramento Kings (Uhhhh, Now What?)1:36:25 - New Orleans Pelicans (😔)1:46:16 - Chicago Bulls (Josh Giddey, Where Art Thou?)1:53:35 - Oklahoma City Thunder (They Can't Keep Getting Away With This!)1:48:04 - Golden State Warriors (Quinten Post!)2:05:04 - Philadelphia 76ers (Hurry Up, Quentin Grimes!)2:08:02 - Orlando Magic (Tyus Jones SZN)2:10:13 - San Antonio Spurs (Luke Kornet????)2:12:07 - Celtics, Pacers, Heat, Suns, Blazers, Raptors, 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 Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to break down the Lonzo Ball for Isaac Okoro trade and discuss their biggest questions this offseason for the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:08 - Chicago Bulls27:30 - Cleveland Cavaliers43:10 - Detroit Pistons1:16:18 - Indiana Pacers1:32:21 - Milwaukee BucksSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast discuss their biggest questions this offseason for the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz. After that, they get into the Toronto Raptors moving on from Masai Ujiri TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:34 - Denver Nuggets24:33 - Minnesota Timberwolves40:51 - Oklahoma City Thunder57:03 - Portland Trail Blazers1:13:58 - Utah Jazz1:30:55 - Toronto Raptors fire Masai UjiriSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE 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 their NBA offseason outlooks for the Toronto Raptors, New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:38 - Toronto Raptors Offseason Lookahead27:58 - New Orleans Pelicans Offseason Lookahead52:48 - Washington Wizards Offseason LookaheadSUPPORT 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 fallout from the 2025 NBA draft, but WITH A TWIST: Grant does not know the results, and will be reacting LIVE, for you! TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO3:21 - Cooper Flagg to the Dallas Mavericks6:26 - Dylan Harper to the San Antonio Spurs9:08 - VJ Edgecombe to the Philadelphia 76ers11:46 - Don Knueppel to the Charlotte Hornets16:14 - Ace Bailey to the Utah Jazz20:22 - Tre Johnson to the Washington Wizards22:54 - Jeremiah Fears to the New Orleans Pelicans24:13 - Egor Demin to the Brooklyn Nets26:24 - Collin Murray-Boyles to the Toronto Raptors30:26 - Khaman Muluach and Mark Williams to the Phoenix Suns35:38 - Cedric Coward to the Memphis Grizzlies37:35 - Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers44:04 - Noa Essengue to the Chicago Bulls45:35 - Derik Queen to the New Orleans Pelicans49:21 - CJ McCollum to the Wizards, Jordan Poole to the Pelicans54:32 - Kristaps Porzingis the to Atlanta Hawks1:04:35 - Carter Bryant to the San Antonio Spurs1:07:35 - Other takeaways from the first round1:20:39 - Closing thoughts and 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 Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast cannonball into the Chicago Bulls' 2025 offseason outlook. Will they finally rebuild? Is the franchise hopeless? Who gets an extension? We cover it all. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:58 - Do the Bulls actually have a plan? 4:22 - Chicago's cap sheet and trade assets5:29 - Future of Josh Giddey13:10 - Future of Coby White22:36 - Futures of Ayo Dosunmu and Nikola Vucevic25:54 - The Bulls' biggest needs31:02 - Will Chicago ever change?37:23 - Are the Bulls failing to capitalize on their brand?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]

Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast wrap up the Oklahoma City Thunder winning their first NBA championship and dive into what their offseason could and should look like. After that, they get into their appreciation for the Indiana Pacers, the Tyrese Haliburton injury, and the team's overall future. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:27 - In appreciation of the Thunder10:23 - OKC's offseason cap sheet + assets13:33 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander superman14:19 - Jalen Williams & Chet holmgren extensions24:03 - Lu Dort's extension eligibility33:15 - Thunder's biggest needs + trade targets56:13 - Appreciating this Pacers' run1:01:20 - Impact of Tyrese Haliburton injury1:03:05 - Indiana's cap sheet and assets 1:04:54 - Future of Myles Turner1:11:19 - Future of Aaron Nesmith1:13:23 - Should the Pacers extend Bennedict Mathurin?1:17:56 - Will the Pacers embrace a gap year?1:22:10- Biggest needs + free-agency and trade targetsSUPPORT 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]

Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast' discuss their biggest NBA offseason questions for the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors. PLEASE NOTE: We recorded this before the Kevin Durant trade. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:08 - Boston Celtics20:15 - Brooklyn Nets41:48 - New York Knicks59:35 - Philadelphia 76ers1:14:35 - Toronto RaptorsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast break down the Phoenix Suns trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, what it means for both teams, their futures, potential follow-up moves, and much more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:45 - Kevin Durant trade details3:44 - Where do the Suns go from here?12:25 - Mat Ishbia is running a you-know-what show26:37 - Did the Rockets just make the perfect trade36:09 - Future of Houston's youngsters39:02 - Follow-up trade targets for the Rockets44:58 - The Kevin Durant extensionSUPPORT 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 every aspect of the Portland Trail Blazers' 2025 offseason, including extension candidates, biggest needs, overall direction and potential trade targets! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro0:45 - Are the Blazers the NBA's biggest wild card?3:44 - Blazers cap sheet and trade assets5:18 - Shaedon Sharpe extension9:12 - Toumani Camara extension11:40 - Anfernee Simons extension16:45 - Will the Blazers be buyers or sellers?18:41 - Biggest needs and trade targetsSUPPORT 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 colleague Jonathan Wasserman (@NBADraftWass) to preview ALL THINGS related to the 2025 NBA draft, including prospect breakdowns, team-building philosophies, skill-set superlatives and much more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro1:14 - Where does the 2025 draft class rank?3:49 - How NIL is impacting the draft7:26 - Any new NBA draft trends?10:27 - Cooper Flagg breakdown15:52 - Dylan Harper breakdown19:02 - Ace Bailey breakdown28:37 - VJ Edgecombe breakdown32:06 - Jeremiah Fears breakdown37:32 - Tre Johnson breakdown40:08 - Kon Knueppel breakdown42:32 - Collin Murray-Boyles breakdown45:24 - Derik Queen breakdown47:09 - Egor Demin breakdown49:15 - Khaman Maluach breakdown52:18 - Carter Bryant breakdown55:26 - Highest variance draft prospect56:36 - Best pick-and-roll initiators58:22 - Best rim protectors59:36 - Best movement shooters1:00:28 - Best on-ball defenders1:01:44 - Hidden gems to monitor1:03:34 - The next Quinten Post1:04:27 - Should NBA teams give us more peeks behind the curtain?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 break down their biggest questions and thoughts about the New York Knicks' offseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:48 - Knicks' offseason cap sheet & trade assets9:18 - Mikal Bridges extension15:10 - Should the Knicks extend Karl-Anthony Towns?21:53 - The Kevin Durant trade talk29:20 - Biggest needs + free-agency & trade targetsSUPPORT 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 Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to riff on the report that the San Antonio Spurs aren't aggressively pursuing Kevin Durant because they are waiting to pair Victor Wembanyama with another star. Naturally, they try to sleuth out who that star might be. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:45 - Are the Spurs out on Kevin Durant5:54 - The De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle & Dylan Harper problem12:37 - Would San Antonio trade De'Aaron Fox?17:04 - Stars the Spurs are waiting for (Part 1)29:49 - Cooper Flagg to San Antonio?!35:24 - Should the Spurs wait to strike?41:59 - Wild Kevin Durant trade idea!44:41 - Final thoughtsSUPPORT 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 Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to talk about the NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder providing a glimpse of what's to come, the Tyrese Haliburton injury and more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:19 - Jalen Williams is going kaboom7:53 - The Thunder are just getting started16:02 - The Tyrese Haliburton injury23:25 - Can the Pacers win without Hali at full strength?27:23 - What to watch for in Game 641:41 - Closing thoughtsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR 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 blockbuster Desmond Bane trade, and what it means for both the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic. They also get into why this trade hints as a WILD offseason, and how it may reflect a shift in how teams view their contention windows. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:09 - Craziest NBA offseason ever? (Shams Charania called it!)6:41 - Desmond Bane trade details13:33 - Desmond Bane's fit on the Orlando Magic23:45 - Are NBA teams embracing shorter windows?29:53 - What is the Memphis Grizzlies' plan?36:03 - The future of Jaren Jackson Jr.43:03 - Closing thoughtsSUPPORT 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 ins and outs of the Utah Jazz's 2025 offseason, including whether the team is itching to make a big move. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:34 - Is it time for the Jazz to make a big swing?2:03 - Utah's cap situation7:36 - Future of Walker Kessler13:40 - Future of Lauri Markkanen19:34 - Jazz's biggest needs + potential tradesSUPPORT 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 perception of the New York Knicks' head coaching search, whether they are being unfairly judged, and if it's really possible to get a dramatic upgrade from Tom Thibodeau. After that, it's Guess The Mystery NBA Player (GAP) time! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:37 - Do the Knicks have a post-This plan?7:40 - Is it easy to upgrade from Thibodeau?13:00 - Reasons for concern about the Knicks18:50 - Timing of the Thibs firing19:49 - The Knicks deserve some leeway...21:29 - Guess-A-PlayerSUPPORT 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 discuss the insanity of the 2025 NBA Finals so far while digging into what makes the Indiana Pacer so special, and what the Oklahoma City Thunder might attempt to do moving forward. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:31 - The adaptability of the Pacers2:58 - Tyrese Haliburton vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander10:10 - Indiana's offense is more dynamic13:05 - Rick Carlisle vs. Mark Daigneault18:03 - The Pacers keep proving everyone wrong21:38 - Adjustments and things to watch forSUPPORT 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 Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to talk about their biggest offseason questions for the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:46 - Golden State Warriors11:29 - Los Angeles Clippers22:25 - Los Angeles Lakers45:28 - Phoenix Suns1:07:38 - 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 Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss some of the biggest developments through the first two games of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:40 - Do the Pacers have a Tyrese Haliburton problem?18:15 - Other adjustments for Pacers28:13 - Importance of Aaron Wiggins30:14 - Should the Thunder play two bigs more?34:27 - The brilliance of Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderSUPPORT 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 Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcasts to talk about their biggest offseason questions for the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:45 - Atlanta Hawks16:43 - Charlotte Hornets39:29 - Miami Heat54:51 - Orlando Magic1:12:06 - 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]