Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast

Dan reacts to Kenny For Real reacting to his '1 Trade Idea Every NBA Team Should Propose Right Now" article. It's reaction inception! TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO3:16 - Atlanta Hawks5:43 - Boston Celtics6:36 - Brooklyn Nets9:12 - Charlotte Hornets11:13 - Chicago Bulls13:27 - Cleveland Cavaliers14:15 - Dallas Mavericks16:46 - Denver Nuggets20:59 - Detroit Pistons23:04 - Golden State Warriors28:32 - Houston Rockets31:14 - Indiana Pacers32:34 - Los Angeles Clippers36:45 - Los Angeles Lakers38:30 - Memphis Grizzlies40:44 - Miami Heat45:48 - Milwaukee Bucks51:27 - Minnesota Timberwolves52:06 - New Orleans Pelicans55:23 - New York Knicks57:27 - Oklahoma City Thunder58:05 - Orlando Magic58:59 - Philadelphia 76ers1:02:02 - Phoenix Suns1:03:41 - Portland Trail Blazers1:06:50 - Sacramento Kings1:07:32 - San Antonio Spurs1:08:53 - Toronto Raptors1:10:32 - Utah Jazz1:12:08 - Washington WizardsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant go through 40-plus sets(!) of NBA players and decide which one they would rather have for the NEXT FIVE YEARS. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:58 - Our approach5:36 - Darius Garland vs. Tyrese Haliburton9:32 - Herb Jones vs. Keegan Murray12:30 Chet Holmgren vs. Evan Mobley16:41 - Tyrese Maxey vs. Jared McCain20:21 - Stephon Castle vs. Jared McCain22:18 - Stephon Castle vs. Jeremy Sochan23:25 - Scottie Barnes vs. Jalen Williams25:54 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Jayson Tatum?30:58 - LaMelo Ball vs. De'Aaron Fox 33:36 - LaMelo Ball vs. Paolo Banchero35:40 - Paolo Banchero vs. Cade Cunningham37:47 - Paolo Banchero vs. Chet Holmgren41:16 - Joel Embiid vs. Zion Williamson46:53 - Alperen Sengun vs. Alperen Sengun48:03 - Kristaps Porzingis vs. Zion Williamson50:22 - Jamal Murray vs. Zion Williamson52:34 - Ben Simmons vs. Zion Williamson53:59 - Joel Embiid vs. MYSTERY PLAYER!!!55:27 - Moses Moody vs. Lindy Waters III57:47 - Herb Jones vs. Jaden McDaniels 59:39 - Jalen Brunson vs. Tyrese Haliburton1:01:52 - Scottie Barnes vs. Zion Williamson1:05:23 - De'Aaron Fox vs. Tyrese Maxey1:07:20 - Nikola Jokic vs. Victor Wembanyama1:11:03 - Anthony Edwards vs. Victor Wembanyama1:16:45 - Bam Adebayo vs. Lauri Markkanen1:18:01 - Cade Cunningham vs. Shaedon Sharpe1:18:45 - Deni Avdija vs. Bilal Coulibaly1:20:27 - RJ Barrett vs. Jordan Poole1:21:58 - Anthony Black vs. Jaden Ivey1:24:28 - Brandon Ingram vs. Zach LaVine1:27:06 - Brandin Podziemski vs. Jabari Smith Jr.1:28:38 - Chet Holmgren vs. Jaren Jackson Jr.1:31:20 - LaMelo Ball vs. Stephen Curry 1:32:32 - Damian Lillard vs. Trae Young1:33:26 - Christian Braun vs. Josh Giddey1:34:34 - Trayce Jackson-Davis vs. Yves Missi1:35:41 - Mitchell Robinson vs. Robert Williams III1:36:45 - Dorian Finney-Smith vs. Naji Marshall 1:38:03 - Dejounte Murray vs. Derrick White1:39:14 - Tari Eason or Cooper Flagg1:40:43 - Bennedict Mathurin vs. Collin Sexton1:42:40 - Ty Jerome vs. Payton Pritchard1:44:24 - Moussa Diabate vs. Jalen Smith1:46:28 - Jaden Ivey vs. Amen Thompson1:47:38 - Deuce McBride vs. Brandin Podziemski1:48:49 - Jalen Johnson vs. Franz Wagner1:51:03 - Caleb Martin vs. Cody MartinSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan quizzes Grant on which NBA player has the better ball-handler rating in NBA 2K25. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO2:11 - GRANT IS NERVOUS PEOPLE2:47 - Stephen Curry or Ja Morant?3:30 - Luka Doncic or Trae Young?4:20 - Jalen Brunson or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?4:54 - Devin Booker or Damian Lillard?5:22 - Tyrese Haliburton or James Harden?6:18 - Kevin Durant or Donovan Mitchell?7:19 - Rob Dillingham or Jayson Tatum?7:53 - Giannis Antetokounmpo or Anthony Edwards?8:36 - LeBron James or D'Angelo Russell?9:04 - DeMar DeRozan or Jaylen Brown?10:15 - Stephen Curry or Kyrie Irving?10:52 - Bam Adebayo or Nikola Jokic?11:44 - Joel Embiid or Domantas Sabonis?12:47 - Brandin Podziemski or Jalen Williams?13:40 - Paolo Banchero or Franz Wagner?14:39 - Anthony Davis or Karl-Anthony Towns? 15:16 - Chet Holmgren or Victor Wembanyama?16:12 - Pascal Siakam or Zion Williamson?16:43 - Jalen Green or Jordan Poole?17:37 - Mikal Bridges or Draymond Green?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant check in on some of the most important rookie of the 2024-25 NBA season and evaluate their performances so far with...grades! TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO2:03 - Grading criteria5:14 - Zaccharie Risacher9:05 - Tidjane Salaun11:18 - Matas Buzelis14:21 - Ron Holland II17:59 - Reed Sheppard21:21 - Dalton Knecht26:24 - Zach Edey30:20 - Jaylen Wells33:23 - Rob Dillingham40:22 - Jared McCain45:10 - Ryan Dunn49:18 - Donovan Clingan52:39 - Stephon Castle57:41 - Bub Carrington1:01:25 - Kyshawn George1:04:44 - Alex Sarr1:08:51 - Cody Williams1:13:00 - Kyle Filipowski1:15:34 - Jamal Shead, Tristan Da Silva, Ajay Mitchell, moreSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant through some of the biggest new NBA additions from over the offseason and grade how things are panning out so far. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO2:02 - Our approach3:42 - Dejounte Murray on the New Orleans Pelicans5:19 - Isaiah Hartenstein the Oklahoma City Thunder6:00 - Klay Thompson on the Dallas Mavericks10:19 - Mikal Bridges on the New York Knicks16:33 - Karl-Anthony on the Knicks24:00 - Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo on the Minnesota Timberwolves34:08 - DeMar DeRozan on the Sacramento Kings39:56 - Alex Caruso on the Thunder43:04 - Josh Giddey on the Chicago Bulls48:44 - Kris Dunn and Derrick Jones on the Los Angeles Clippers53:03 - Paul George, Not Cody Martin on the Philadelphia 76ers 1:04:42 - Lindy Waters III on the Golden State Warriors1:05:20 - Buddy Hield, Kyle Anderson and De'Anthony Melton on the Warriors1:11:54 - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope on the Orlando Magic1:14:43 - Russell Westbrook on the Denver Nuggets1:18:07 - Deni Avdija on the Portland Trail Blazers1:21:32 - Dyson Daniels on the Atlanta Hawks1:26:28 - Chris Paul on the San Antonio Spurs1:28:18 - Tyus Jones on the Phoenix Suns 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: @granthughesGrant's Twitter: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan talks with Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) about the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo and goes through which potential NBA draft lottery teams would consider trading Cooper Flagg for the two-time MVP. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO2:36 - The Bucks shouldn't trade Giannis Antetokounmpo...for now7:43 - Who has the better Giannis trade package: The Thunder or Rockets?11:09 - Are the Pelicans a sleeper Giannis destination?14:03 - Can OKC trade for Giannis without including Jalen Williams?17:28 - The Knicks?!?18:59 - Would you trade Giannis for Cooper Flagg?19:31 - What if the Pelicans win the No. 1 pick?20:01 - Which lottery teams would trade Cooper Flagg for Giannis?20:25 - Toronto Raptors21:06 - San Antonio Spurs + Stephon Castle tangent24:20 - Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets25:27 - Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards and Chicago Bulls27:28 - Miami Heat28:20 - Dallas Mavericks29:17 - Philadelphia 76ers29:54 - Utah Jazz31:44 - Indiana Pacers32:46 - Portland Trail Blazers38:39 - Los Angeles Clippers ➡️ OKC Thunder41:19 - Memphis Grizzlies43:03 - Los Angeles Lakers43:39 - Denver Nuggets45:33 - Is Luka Doncic or Nikola Jokic a better teammate for Giannis?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan talks with Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) from Yahoo Sports, Forbes and The NBA podcast about the Knicks. Afterwards, they grade every 2024-25 NBA City Edition jersey. The YouTube version of these grades will drop Wednesday, November 20! TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:03 - Let's talk about the OKC Thunder! (Jk, it's the Knicks)1:54 - Impressions of the Knicks with Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns13:07 - How can the Knicks reach the Boston Celtics level?27:11 - Is Tom Thibodeau the right coach for this team? 37:10 - Grading 2024-25 NBA City Edition jerseysSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant go through some early NBA season trends, developments and predictions and then play 'Fact or Fiction?' Topics include Nikola Jokic, the Golden State Warriors, Defensive Player of the Year, Darius Garland, Eastern Conference playoff teams, the future of the Miami Heat, trades, the Dallas Mavericks and more! TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:51 - Our approach3:21 - Tyler Herro and Norman Powell11:47 - Jared McCain and Stephon Castle18:59 - Nikola Jokic and the MVP race29:40 - Darius Garland33:52 - Golden State Warriors51:32 - Victor Wembanyama and Draymond Green1:01:15 - Miami Heat1:08:34 - Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns1:13:32 - Ben Simmons1:21:19 - Houston Rockets1:27:08 - Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason1:33:02 - Dallas Mavericks1:38:23 - Minnesota Timberwolves1:43:52 - Los Angeles Clippers1:48:41 - Distant first-round picks1:52:16 - How many East playoff teams will have a losing record?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant discuss the uptick in notable NBA injuries this season before breaking down the outlooks for the Oklahoma City Thunder without Chet Holmgren, the Phoenix Suns without Kevin Durant, the Indiana Pacers with a struggling Tyrese Haliburton and the Memphis Grizzlies without Ja Morant (and others). After that, they discuss the Zion Williamson dilemma for the New Orleans Pelicans. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:02 - It feels like there are more injuries...2:53 - ...Because there are more injuries23:52 - Chet Holmgren injury impact on OKC Thunder32:21 - Should OKC make a trade?40:56 - What are the Grizzlies?!51:17 - Kevin Durant's importance to the Suns1:00:16 - Are the Pacers in trouble?1:12:27 - A brutally honest conversation about Zion WilliamsonSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant play 'PEACE OR PANIC?!' with the NBA teams off to, let's say, some less-than-ideal starts. After that, they go through about 20 'PEACE OR PANIC?!' quick hits worth monitoring. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO2:02 - Criteria3:26 - Milwaukee Bucks16:36 - New Orleans Pelicans27:37 - New York Knicks40:35 - Orlando Magic50:35 - Brooklyn Nets52:09 - Denver Nuggets59:38 - Philadelphia 76ers1:06:33 - Los Angeles Lakers1:13:14 - Miami Heat1:21:30 - QUICK HITTERS: Chet Holmgren, Tyrese Haliburton, Reed Sheppard, Marcus Smart, Victor Wembanyama, Josh Giddey, MORE!SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

In this week's edition of THE BOUNCE AROUND, Dan and Grant discuss whether the Cleveland Cavaliers have a case to be the second-best team in the NBA, the state of the Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors rebuilds, and the rise of Jaden Ivey for the Detroit Pistons. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:40 - Who is the second-best team in the NBA?5:03 - Cavs?!?!?!?10:24 - Darius Garland is peaking14:40 - Donovan Mitchell appreciation19:01 - Evan Mobley is evolving25:34 - So, the second-best team is...28:37 - State of the Wizards rebuild30:06 - The rise of Bilal Coulibaly35:29 - Kyshawn George impressions37:52 - Thoughts on Alex Sarr41:55 - Bub Carrington for Rookie of the Year?!47:50 - Are the Wizards ahead of schedule?52:02 - Are the Raptors the perfect kind of bad?53:58 - RJ Barrett keeps improving56:55 - Depth in Toronto???58:22 - Gradey Dick is ascending1:04:03 - Searching for Gradey comps1:06:36 - Is Jaden Ivey figuring it out?1:13:53 - Latest NBA newsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant provide their long, overdue thoughts on every single rookie extension that was signed in advance of the 2024-25 NBA season. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO0:50 - How should we judge extensions?3:54 - The max extensions: Cade Cunningham, Scottie barnes, Franz Wagner & Evan Mobley8:07 - Jalen Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks11:19 - Jalen Suggs and the Orlando Magic14:57 - Trey Murphy and the New Orleans Pelicans18:24 - Moses Moody and the Golden State Warriors20:25 - Corey Kispert and the Washington Wizards22:40 - Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets27:39 - Jalen Green and the Rockets33:04 - Quentin Grimes and the Dallas Mavericks33:53 - Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls36:14 - Jonathan Kuminga and the WarriorsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant go through early-season reactions for ALL 30 NBA teams. After that, we compiled our favorite SUBSCRIBE overreactions and offer our thoughts on each of them. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:08 - Atlanta Hawks7:37 - Boston Celtics9:48 - Brooklyn Nets11:51 - Charlotte Hornets22:29 - Chicago Bulls28:51 - Cleveland Cavaliers33:04 - Dallas Mavericks38:01 - Denver Nuggets46:29 - Detroit Pistons48:55 - Golden State Warriors52:00 - Houston Rockets57:39 - Indiana Pacers1:02:33 - Los Angeles Clippers1:07:12 - Los Angeles Lakers1:10:08 - Memphis Grizzlies1:14:17 - Miami Heat1:18:57 - Milwaukee Bucks1:28:55 - Minnesota Timberwolves1:33:46 - New Orleans Pelicans1:41:00 - New York Knicks1:46:38 - Oklahoma City Thunder1:52:46 - Orlando Magic1:57:32 - Philadelphia 76ers2:00:02 - Phoenix Suns2:06:40 - Portland Trail Blazers2:12:13 - Sacramento Kings2:17:23 - San Antonio Spurs2:21:15 - Toronto Raptors2:23:59 - Utah Jazz2:27:30 - Washington Wizards2:33:21 - SUBSCRIBE OVERREACTIONSSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

BONUS POD. Dan digs into the "rumors" that Giannis Antetokounmpo could request a trade from the Milwaukee Bucks. He tackles the best fits, but before you get mad about potential trades, he closes with thoughts on Giannis' play and the Bucks' season. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:00 - Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors1:55 - Would the Bucks actually trade Giannis?3:14 - Is Doc Rivers an x-factor here?4:33 - Potential Giannis trade destinations: Miami Heat5:28 - Brooklyn Nets7:56 - New Orleans Pelicans10:03 - Oklahoma City Thunder13:31 - Houston Rockets16:14 - Golden State Warriors17:44 - Orlando Magic18:20 - San Antonio Spurs19:38 - Utah Jazz20:36 - Bulls, Pistons, Mavs, Nuggets, Lakers22:50 - Memphis Grizzlies23:35 - Philadelphia 76ers?!?24:45 - The Bucks are NOT doomedSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

In their first BOUNCE AROUND of the 2024-25 NBA regular season, Dan and Grant discuss what we've seen so far from the Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers. After that, they catch up on news and rumors from around the league. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:33 - Are the Warriors really THIS good?9:05 - Buy or sell the Dubs' biggest standouts15:28 - Uh, so, Jonathan Kuminga?25:05 - Should the Knicks be concerned about Karl-Anthony Towns?34:55 - Thoughts on New York's defense42:39 - Was everybody wrong about the Lakers?53:12 - Latest NBA news and rumorsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant go through their biggest x-factor for every NBA team this season. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:51 - Criteria5:53 - Atlanta Hawks9:01 - Boston Celtics11:42 - Brooklyn Nets14:35 - Charlotte Hornets17:39 - Chicago Bulls20:22 - Cleveland Cavaliers23:52 - Dallas Mavericks28:59 - Denver Nuggets32:54 - Detroit Pistons37:06 - Golden State Warriors45:09 - Houston Rockets49:54 - Indiana Pacers55:49 - Los Angeles Clippers59:16 - Los Angeles Lakers1:01:50 - Memphis Grizzlies1:05:48 - Miami Heat1:09:09 - Milwaukee Bucks1:12:40 - Minnesota Timberwolves1:16:38 - New Orleans Pelicans1:19:37 - New York Knicks1:24:48 - Oklahoma City Thunder1:29:27 - Orlando Magic1:34:25 - Philadelphia 76ers1:37:31 - Phoenix Suns1:40:20 - Portland Trail Blazers1:45:40 - Sacramento Kings1:49:21 - San Antonio Spurs1:52:05 - Toronto Raptors1:55:14 - Utah Jazz1:58:46 - Washington WizardsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

FOR THE TRUE SICKOS ALERT. Dan asked experts covering each NBA team for their biggest storyline this season and clipped ALL 30 answerS together for your enjoyment. Check out our individual lookaheads with local experts for EVERY TEAM HERE: TIMESTAMPS FOR THIS 3.5-HOUR EXTRAVAGANZA BELOW⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:00 - Atlanta Hawks5:51 - Boston Celtics8:16 - Brooklyn Nets10:25 - Charlotte Hornets17:59 - Chicago Bulls19:29 - Cleveland Cavaliers35:33 - Dallas Mavericks40:40 - Denver Nuggets43:18 - Detroit Pistons49:46 - Golden State Warriors1:02:09 - Houston Rockets1:09:08 - Indiana Pacers1:15:21 - Los Angeles Clippers1:25:15 - Los Angeles Lakers1:28:19 - Memphis Grizzlies1:33:26 - Miami Heat1:39:10 - Milwaukee Bucks1:41:42 - Minnesota Timberwolves1:51:14 - New Orleans Pelicans2:02:03 - New York Knicks2:05:31 - Oklahoma City Thunder2:18:17 - Orlando Magic2:28:11 - Philadelphia 76ers2:34:34 - Phoenix Suns2:42:54 - Portland Trail Blazers2:50:24 - Sacramento Kings3:01:25 - San Antonio Spurs3:08:11 - Toronto Raptors3:13:49 - Utah Jazz3:20:37 - Washington WizardsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba) from The Athletic to discuss everything and anything about the 2024-25 Utah Jazz. SUPPORT TONY'S WORK BY SUBSCRIBING TO THE ATHLETIC HERE: https://theathletic.com/author/tony-jones/. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:11 - Takeaways from the past two seasons7:14 - Will Hardy's coaching 11:19 - Are the Jazz determined to be bad for Cooper Flagg?18:07 - Walker Kessler's place on the Jazz, continued development22:44 - Year 2 expectations for Keyonte George28:06 - Early impressions of Cody Williams and his NBA ceiling35:35 - The long-term importance of Taylor Hendricks41:55 - Lauri Markkanen's future in Utah, Will he initiate more offense?47:57 - Impressions of Isaiah Collier, Kyle Filipowski, Johnny Juzang, Brice Sensabaugh55:52 - The plan with Collin Sexton, Jordan Clarkson and John Collins57:46 - Where can the Jazz improve the most?1:01:12 - Top-10 rotation1:02:59 - Best crunch-time unit, Funky lineups we want to see1:06:32 - How many games will the Jazz win? Are they committed to tanking?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by a very special guest to break down what to expect from the 2024-25 Golden State Warriors! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:11 - Grant's biggest storylines5:31 - Continued development of Jonathan Kuminga15:44 - Kuminga's future17:34 - Moses Moody's role20:10 - The next frontier(s) for Brandin Podziemski24:20 - Figuring out the starting five27:16 - How good is Trayce Jackson-Davis?32:16 - Kyle Anderson's fit and role35:20 - Buddy Hield's fit and role37:06 - De'Anthony Melton's fit and role40:14 - Will the Warriors keep shooting tons of threes?42:44 - Can this team create defensive chaos?44:21 - Realistic expectations for Andrew Wiggins49:22 - Does Kevon Looney still have a place on this team?50:15 - Impressions of Quinten Post51:42 - Are the Warriors actually willing to make a blockbuster trade?1:02:14 - Is Steve Kerr's seat getting warmer?!?1:04:34 - Top 10 rotation1:07:02 - Best crunch-time unit, Funky lineups we want to see1:11:12 - How many games with the Warriors win? Where do they stack up in the West1:15:01 - Could this be the year Stephen Curry declines?1:17:36 - Would the Dubs consider making a smaller trade?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant offer their predictions for every major 2024-25 NBA season award. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO4:26 - MVP37:54 - Defensive Player of the Year57:56 - Rookie of the Year1:08:59 - Most Improved Player1:25:55 - Sixth Man of the Year1:40:38 - Coach of the Year1:54:24 - Executive of the Year2:05:15 - Clutch Player of the YearSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Kyle Neubeck (@KyleNeubeck) from PHLY Sports (@PHLY_Sports)/PHLY Sixers (@PHLY_Sixers) to discuss everything and anything about the 2024-25 Philadelphia 76ers. Support Kyle's work HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@PHLY_Sports. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:31 - The Paul George injury3:59 - Joel Embiid's new reality8:11 - Kyle's biggest storylines11:45 - Embiid making adjustments for Tyrese Maxey14:34 - Next steps for Maxey18:49 - Breaking down Philly's defensive identity27:43 - Figuring out the starting lineup31:26 - Early impressions of Jared McCain, Adem Bona, Justin Edwards36:18 - Kelly Oubre's fit next to the Big Three40:22 - The Sixers aren't done wheeling and dealing45:44 - Biggest roster needs49:47 - Is Philly too small?51:59 - The Boban Marjanovic anecdote you NEED53:10 - Top-10 rotation56:00 - Closing lineup, Funky lineups we want to see1:01:53 - How many games will the Sixers win?1:04:10 - Will the plan for Embiid change? 1:07:50 - It's a make or break year for EmbiidSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan reacts to Andy Bailey's Bleacher Report list on one ambitious trade target for every NBA team entering the 2024-25 season. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO1:45 - Atlanta Hawks3:08 - Boston Celtics4:24 - Brooklyn Nets5:56 - Charlotte Hornets7:18 - Chicago Bulls8:10 - Cleveland Cavaliers10:40 - Dallas Mavericks11:29 - Denver Nuggets13:08 - Detroit Pistons14:46 - Golden State Warriors17:06 - Houston Rockets19:04 - Indiana Pacers19:54 - Los Angeles Clippers20:55 - Los Angeles Lakers22:44 - Memphis Grizzlies23:43 - Miami Heat24:54 - Milwaukee Bucks26:33 - Minnesota Timberwolves27:39 - New Orleans Pelicans28:38 - New York Knicks30:36 - Oklahoma City Thunder32:23 - Orlando Magic33:31 - Philadelphia 76ers34:39 - Phoenix Suns35:55 - Portland Trail Blazers37:26 - Sacramento Kings38:34 - San Antonio Spurs41:46 - Toronto Raptors43:40 - Utah Jazz46:41 - Washington WizardsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Andrew Claudio (@AndrewJClaudio_) from Knicks Film School (@KnickFilmSkool) to discuss the outlook for the 2024-25 New York Knicks and their quest to become a legitimate NBA title contender. SUBSCRIBE TO KNICKS FILM SCHOOL. SUPPORT THEIR PATREON. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO6:02 - Was the Karl-Anthony Towns trade a surprise?15:58 - Mitchell Robinson’s fit post-KAT (and injury)18:54 - GMAC’s biggest storylines22:21 - Jalen Brunson is more important than ever30:55 - Karl-Anthony Towns’ offensive fit38:09 - Can the Knicks be a top-10 defense?47:13 - Will Mitch and KAT play together?49:15 - Do the Knicks have enough ball-handling and playmaking?, Roles for Tyler Kolek and Cam Payne53:52 - Continued development for Deuce McBride57:34 - Do the Knicks need another move?1:00:49 - New York’s biggest need1:02:00 - Top-10 rotation1:04:55 - Best crunch-time lineup, funky lineups we want to see1:12:02 - Win projections, biggest rivals in the East1:15:23 - Is Tom Thibodeau on the hot seat?, Closing thoughtsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Samson Folk (@samfolkk) from Raptors Republic (@raptorsrepublic) to talk about the 2024-25 Toronto Raptors season—as well as their long-term endgame. SUPPORT SAMSON'S WORK HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️1:56 - Offseason impressions3:29 - Toronto’s overall direction5:56 - Samson’s biggest storylines11:19 - RJ’s continued development15:40 - What is IQ’s ceiling?27:53 - Are NBA teams changing how they defend?30:49 - How will the Raptors defend?33:06 - Jakob Poeltl’s importance to Toronto40:04 - Toronto’s big man rotation43:28 - The next evolution for Scottie Barnes47:32 - Bigs who operate from the elbows49:38 - Continued development of Gradey Dick56:39 - The future of Ochai Agbaji1:00:43 - Thoughts on Ulrich Chomche, Davion Mitchell, Jamal Shead, Ja’Kobe Walters1:15:15 - The strength of the starting five1:17:29 - Top-10 rotation1:19:48 - Best crunch-time unit, funky lineups we want to see1:24:01 - How many games will Toronto win?1:28:52 - Chris Boucher foreverSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant predict the 2024-25 NBA regular season records and over/unders for ALL 30 teams. Be sure to join our Discord to sign up for this year's over/under competition! TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO6:00 - Atlanta Hawks10:03 - Boston Celtics13:50 - Brooklyn Nets16:43 - Charlotte Hornets23:35 - Chicago Bulls27:05 - Cleveland Cavaliers30:31 - Dallas Mavericks34:56 - Denver Nuggets38:35 - Detroit Pistons46:14 - Golden State Warriors55:28 - Houston Rockets1:00:27 - Indiana Pacers1:04:28 - Los Angeles Clippers1:10:45 - Los Angeles Lakers1:16:51 - Memphis Grizzlies1:22:12 - Miami Heat1:26:17 - Milwaukee Bucks1:31:34 - Minnesota Timberwolves1:37:31 - New Orleans Pelicans1:41:52 - New York Knicks1:48:20 - Oklahoma City Thunder1:56:45 - Orlando Magic2:00:07 - Philadelphia 76ers2:03:33 - Phoenix Suns2:07:04 - Portland Trail Blazers2:10:35 - Sacramento Kings2:16:26 - San Antonio Spurs2:21:43 - Toronto Raptors2:26:44 - Utah Jazz2:31:37 - Washington Wizards2:37:33 - Eastern Conference standings predictions2:39:20 - Western Conference standings predictionsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant offer 2024-25 NBA Season Hot Takes for EVERY team. And then, after that, they go through some subscribe hot takes! TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO/Hot Take Criteria5:26 - Atlanta Hawks8:11 - Boston Celtics11:11 - Brooklyn Nets15:05 - Charlotte Hornets17:09 - Chicago Bulls22:41 - Cleveland Cavaliers28:31 - Dallas Mavericks31:23 - Denver Nuggets35:22 - Detroit Pistons39:13 - Golden State Warriors44:30 - Houston Rockets50:21 - Indiana Pacers57:11 - Los Angeles Clippers1:04:20 - Los Angeles Lakers1:07:00 - Memphis Grizzlies1:10:27 - Miami Heat1:13:52 - Milwaukee Bucks1:20:27 - Minnesota Timberwolves1:27:04 - New Orleans Pelicans1:31:21 - New York Knicks1:35:50 - Oklahoma City Thunder1:39:00 - Orlando Magic1:45:38 - Philadelphia 76ers1:48:52 - Phoenix Suns1:54:19 - Portland Trail Blazers2:02:36 - Sacramento Kings2:07:03 - San Antonio Spurs2:11:50 - Toronto Raptors2:15:58 - Utah Jazz2:22:56 - Washington Wizards2:25:18 - HOT TAKE SUBMISSIONSSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by freelance NBA and Miami Heat podcaster fan Allana Tachauer (@AllanaTachauer) to talk about...the 2024-25 Miami Heat! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:31 - Takeaways from last season5:28 - Impressions of the offseason7:49 - The future of Jimmy Butler13:32 - Bam Adebayo keeps improving…Will it continue?16:52 - Can Tyler Herro still develop?19:27 - Terry Rozier’s fit 20:55 - What is the next step for Jaime Jaquez Jr.?25:19 - Is Duncan Robinson still important to Miami?26:32 - Haywood Highsmith taking on more responsibility28:32 - Expectations for Nikola Jovic in Year 330:52 - Early impressions of Kel’el Ware33:38 - Early impressions of Pelle Larsson34:55 - Can the Heat improve enough on offense?37:34 - Miami wants to be counted out / Brace for trades?40:28 - Biggest roster needs, The Top 10 rotation44:46 - Best crunch-time lineup, Funky lineups we want to see47:09 - Win total predictions48:19 - Where do the Heat stack up in the Eastern Conference?52:50 - Closing thoughtsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Lauren Williams (@WilliamsLaurenL) from The Atlanta Journal Constitution to break down the 2024-25 Atlanta Hawks. Find her work at the AJC here. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO5:04 - The Dejounte Murray trade9:11 - How the draft impacted the offseason12:58 - Is Trae Young more adaptable than advertised?19:56 - Lauren’s biggest storylines23:46 - The development plan for Zaccharie Risacher31:45 - What will Dyson Daniels’ role be?35:20 - Thoughts on Vit Krecji, Kobe Bufkin and Garrison Mathews42:48 - Continued development of Jalen Johnson50:29 - How will the big-man rotation shake out?57:40 - How much better can Atlanta be defensively?1:00:25 - Biggest roster needs1:04:30 - Are we sleeping on the ceiling of Risacher?1:09:18 - The top-10 rotation1:11:07 - Go-to crunch-time lineup, Funky lineups we want to see1:16:25 - Win totals, Where do the Hawks stand in the East1:23:26 - Be on the lookout for Mouhamed Gueye?, Closing ThoughtsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Tara Bowen-Biggs (@tcbbiggs) from the We Have a Take podcast to talk about the 2024-25 Portland Trail Blazers. SUBSCRIBE TO WE HAVE A TAKE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro4:22 - Reflecting on last season6:38 - The Deni Avdija trade12:52 - Biggest storylines for this season, The future of Chauncey Billups20:21 - What’s next for Scoot Henderson23:46 - Continued development of Shaedon Sharpe34:16 - Early impressions of Donovan Clingan41:58 - The Deandre Ayton experience45:32 - Will Portland play two bigs?48:04 - Thoughts on Duop Reath, Jabari Walker, Toumani Camara, Dalano Banton, Rayan Rupert, Kris Murray1:00:25 - Are the Blazers built to be good defensively? Will they get out in transition?1:08:16 - Will Portland make trades this season?1:14:41 - Biggest roster needs, The Top-10 Rotation1:22:05 - Go-to crunch-time lineup, Funky lineups we want to see1:26:46 - Win totals and THE ENDGAMESUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant react to the Minnesota Timberwolves Trading Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Trade details4:35 - Karl-Anthony Towns' fit on the Knicks, Concerns and Strengths, Impact on the future22:48 - Julius Randle's and Donte DiVincenzo's fit in Minnesota, Impact on the future36:26 - Who else could be in this trade?37:59 - Answering YOUR questionsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Justin Russo (@FlyByKnite), who covers the LA Clippers and NBA at large on Substack to discuss the 2024-25 Clippers. SUBSCRIBE TO JUSTIN'S SUBSTACK HERE: https://justinrusso.substack.com/. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:30 - Paul George’s exit9:04 - The Kawhi Leonard injury13:38 - Is James Harden still a superstar?23:32 - Did the Clippers add enough athleticism and defensive disruption?26:08 - The impact of Derrick Jones Jr. and Kris Dunn30:55 - What does the secondary backcourt rotation look like?, Roles for Kevin Porter Jr. and Bones Hyland37:55 -The importance of Norman Powell40:07 - Is Ivica Zubac STILL underrated? How will the defense change?48:28 - Is there a next frontier for Terance Mann?54:38 - Biggest keys to the Clippers offense56:15 - Secondary frontcourt rotation, Will Amir Coffey have a bigger role?1:06:03 - How the Rockets factor into the Clippers’ season1:08:21 - Are the Clippers more likely to trade for an upgrade or burn it down?1:15:26 - The top-10 rotation, Who starts?1:17:46 - Go-to crunch-time lineup1:18:57 - Funky lineups we want to see1:22:51 - Win total predictions, Where do the Clippers stack up in the West1:30:17 - Early impressions of Jordan MillerSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Sam Cooper (@scooperhoops) and Mike Vigil (@protectedpick) from The Timeline Podcast(@TheTimelinePod) to break down the 2024-25 Phoenix Suns. SUPPORT THE TIMELINE PODCAST ON PATREON: https://t.co/0OCB8hH1Bx. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:27 - Frank Vogel’s exit4:53 - Expected stylistic changes under Mike Budenholzer7:18 - Breaking down the impact of Tyus Jones 10:29 - How does Jones affect the core lineups?15:38 - The evolution of Grayson Allen17:22 - The fit and future of Bradley Beal21:35 - How important is Jusuf Nurkic to the Suns?28:35 - What makes Devin Booker so polarizing?37:30 - Kevin Durant’s defensive impact38:37 - Can the Suns replicate their defensive success?39:52 - Early impressions of Ryan Dunn42:37 - Early impressions of Oso Ighodaro44:45 - Ranking the importance of role players/Sam picks Bol Bol to win MVP51:06 - Are the Suns flying under the radar? 51:56 - Biggest roster needs / trade targets53:54 - Top 10 rotation54:57 - Go-to crunch-time lineup56:11 - Funky lineups we want to see57:47 - Win totals, Where do the Suns stand in the West?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Kyle Theige (@KyleTheige) from The Dane Moore NBA Podcast and the Flagrant Howls Podcast to discuss the 2024-25 Minnesota Timberwolves and the high-stakes NBA regular season they're about to embark upon. SUBSCRIBE TO THE DANE MORE NBA PODCAST HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dane-moore-nba-podcast/id1399177286. And SUBSCRIBE TO THE FLAGRANT HOWLS PODCAST HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flagrant-howls-a-minnesota-timberwolves-podcast/id1065651304. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO4:00 - Biggest takeaways from last season6:26 - Are we surprised the Wolves stayed together?14:14 - Kyle’s biggest storyline (Expectations!)16:42 - Breaking down the Rob Dillingham acquisition21:15 - Juggling the development of Rob Dillingham with title contention31:35 Continued development of Anthony Edwards43:52 - The success of having three bigs46:54 - How good is Naz Reid, really?53:42 - Karl-Anthony Towns continues to grow59:43 - Why is Rudy Gobert so polarizing?1:06:19 - Can Jaden McDaniels make an offensive leap?1:11:24 - Any chance of a Rudy Gobert extension?1:15:44 - Roles of Terrance Shannon Jr. and Joe Ingles1:18:06 - Will Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s role shrink?1:20:25 - Dark horse rotation candidates, Building the top-10 rotation1:23:13 - Best crunch-time lineup1:24:43 - Funky lineups we want to see1:26:11 - Record prediction1:28:21 - Toughest matchups in the West1:32:24 - The stakes have never been higherSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Kirk Henderson (@KirkSeriousFace) from Mavs Moneyball and Pod Maverick to discuss the 2024-25 Dallas Mavericks outlook. SUBSCRIBE TO POD MAVERICK. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:00 - Last season’s Finals run4:04 - Impressions of Dallas’ offseason7:25 - Klay Thompson’s fit12:32 - More Luka Doncic off the ball???14:13 - Quentin Grimes’ role15:42 - Development of Dereck Lively II19:03 - The big man rotation22:12 - P.J. Washington’s role25:24 - Future of Jaden Hardy29:25 - Dallas plays fast!32:02 - Outlook on Olivier Maxence Prosper34:55 - Coverage of the Mavs39:11 - Biggest roster concerns40:41 - Top-10 rotation43:42 - Best crunch-time lineups45:56 - Funky lineups we want to see47:48 - Win totals, Most intriguing matchups in the WestSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Bobby Manning (@RealBobManning) from CLNS Media and The Garden Report podcast for a deep dive into the REIGNING CHAMPION Boston Celtics. Support Bobby's GREAT work by following his written stuff for CLNS here. And also subscribe to The Garden Report podcast here. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:16 - The Celtics parade (Bobby was in it!)8:09 - What stood out about the 2023-24 Celtics10:30 - Why are people conditioned to doubt this Boston team?16:32 - The Celtics are SPENDING18:44 - Impact of Kristaps Porzingis injury21:09 - Backup big rotation23:53 - Why is Jayson Tatum so polarizing?31:25 - Jaylen Brown continues to develop36:43 - Defense, defense, defense + Title path43:17 - Early impressions of Baylor Scheierman45:26 - Biggest threats to Boston in the East55:00 - Losing Charles Lee57:13 - Biggest roster concerns58:30 - Top-10 rotation59:11 - Best crunch-time lineup59:28 - Funky lineups we want to see1:00:37 - Win totals, Are the Celtics still in a tier all their own?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan challenges Grant to guess the All-Time Starting Fives of NBA superstars, both past and present. Three strikes will be allowed for each player. Can you beat Grant's score???? TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:03 - Anthony Edwards All-Time Starting 52:39 - Devin Booker All-Time Starting 53:31 - Dwyane Wade All-time Starting 54:58 - Giannis Antetokounmpo All-Time Starting 5 5:59 - Jayson Tatum All-Time Starting 57:04 - Kevin Durant All-Time Starting 58:10 - Kobe Bryant All-Time Starting 59:19 - Kyrie Irving All-Time Starting 510:30 - LeBron James All-Time Starting 511:33 - Michael Jordan All-Time Starting 512:35 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander All-Time Starting 513:47 - Stephen Curry All-Time Starting 514:40 - LaMelo Ball All-Time Starting 515:39 - Victor Wembanyama All-Time Starting 5SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by two of the co-hosts from The Uncontested Podcast (@The_Uncontested): Jacob Kniffen (@JacobKniffen) and Tayler Petersen (Tayler_P15) to talk about the 2024-25 Oklahoma City Thunder. SUBSCRIBE TO THE UNCONTESTED PODCAST HERE: https://t.co/qBiNELJolG. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro3:50 - Biggest takeaways from last season8:20 - What’s the next step(s) for Chet Holmgren?15:19 - How much will the Big Three progress? 21:06 - The continued development of Jalen Williams27:52 - Impact of adding Isaiah Hartenstein35:49 - Is Alex Caruso a perfect fit?44:37 - Does Oklahoma City have enough shot creation/playmaking?47:53 - Factors behind the offense’s half-court improvement50:24 - So, um, does Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have another level?52:45 - Long-term outlook of Cason Wallace55:04 - How will the backcourt rotation shake out?57:58 - Early impressions of Nikola Topic1:01:44 - Early impressions of Dillon Jones1:04:31 - Early impressions of Ajay Mitchell1:06:31 - Time to sell our Ousmane Dieng stock?1:08:57 - “Aaron Wiggins is the most overrated player in the NBA.” -Jacob Kniffen1:12:20 - Anything about the Thunder flying under the radar?1:13:11 - Top-10 rotation1:15:38 - Best crunch-time lineup1:18:36 - Funky lineups we want to see1:21:23 - How many games will OKC win?, The Western Conference landscape1:31:09 - Closing thoughts on the Chet Holmgren-Isaiah Hartenstein frontcourtSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Ti Windisch (@TiWindisch) of the Gyro Step Podcast ( @WatchGSPN ) to break down everything about the 2024-25 Milwaukee Bucks. SUBSCRIBE TO THE GYRO STEP PODCAST. Also subscribe to their Substack. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro3:24 - Takeaways from last season6:04 - New additions12:01 - Ti’s biggest storyline (Three-star fit)14:34 - Dame and Giannis two-man game17:18 - Damian Lillard’s overall fit21:56 - Evolution of Giannis Antetokounmpo26:17 - Brook Lopez (edit freeze frame)33:05 - Khris Middleton’s health36:22 - Outlooks for MarJon Beauchamp, AJ Green, Andre Jackson Jr., Chris Livington, Tyler Smith, AJ Johnson47:49 - Are the Bucks juggling two timelines?50:20 - Biggest roster needs52:30 - Is Khris Middleton being underestimated on a national level?56:24 - The Top-10 rotation59:02 - Best crunch-time lineup1:01:39 - Funky lineups we want to see1:03:03 - Win totals, Where do the Bucks rank in the Eastern Conference?1:12:02 - Gary Trent Jr.’s role and closing thoughtsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Caitlin Cooper (@C2_Cooper), THE GOAT HERSELF, from 'BASKETBALL, SHE WROTE' to discuss the 2024-25 Indiana Pacers. SUBSCRIBE TO 'BASKETBALL, SHE WROTE' ON PATREON RIGHT THE HELL NOW: https://www.patreon.com/basketballshewrote/posts. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:12 - Indiana’s direction5:54 - Impressions of the Pacers offseason, Obi Toppin talk!9:332 - Caitlin’s biggest storyline for Indiana (Defense!)15:45 - Why the half-court offense improved18:33 - The Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam partnership21:10 - How should the Pacers use Siakam on defense?27:26 - More development from Haliburton?32:30 - The value of Andrew Nembhard, Will his usage change?39:12 - What does the future hold for Bennedict Mathurin?46:11 - The role and value of Ben Sheppard49:24 - The development of Jarace Walker56:17 - Early impressions of Johnny Furphy57:44 - Breaking down the frontcourt rotation59:29 - Team chemistry, defensive rebounding and Myles Turner’s future1:08:49 - Top-10 rotation1:09:52 - Best crunch-time lineup1:11:11 - Funky lineups we want to see1:13:45 - Win totals, Where do the Pacers rank in the East?1:18:49 - Should we expect the Pacers to make another significant trade?1:21:46 - Can James Wiseman actually help????SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Noah Magaro-George (@N_Magaro) from The Vic-And-Roll Substack to discuss the 2024-25 San Antonio Spurs and, of course, superstar cornerstone Sandro Mamukelashvili. Oh, and Victor Wembanyama, too. Subscribe to The Vic-And-Roll on Substack. And follow Noah on YouTube. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro1:57 - San Antonio’s direction9:56 - Development of Devin Vassell16:58 - Is Victor Webmanyama god?26:29 - Was Stephon Castle the right pick?34:48 - Future of Jeremy Sochan40:43 - Future of Keldon Johnson46:15 - Chris Paul’s role48:05 - Secondary young guys52:58 - The big man rotation57:14 - Under the radar strengths1:00:01 - Biggest roster needs1:02:51 - Top-10 rotation1:05:06 - Best crunch-time lineup1:06:12 - Funky lineups we want to see1:08:17 - Win totals, Where do the Spurs rank in the West?1:11:49 - Harrison Barnes’ valueSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Jabari Ali Davis (@JabariADavis) from the Mad Boosties podcast to discuss everything and anything related to the 2024-25 Los Angeles Lakers. SUBSCRIBE TO MAD BOOSTIES HERE: https://t.co/k0fdAI2AMD. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:12 - Darvin Ham’s exit6:21 - Playing style under JJ Redick13:24 - Why did the Lakers stand pat?22:08 - Jabari’s biggest storyline of the season25:13 - Offense vs. Defense27:26 - Impact of Jarred Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent30:33 - Anthony Davis as an offensive hub37:46 - Will Max Christie have a breakout season?45:48 - Early impressions of Bronny James50:22 - Can Austin Reaves get noticeably better?53:44 - Early impressions of Dalton Knecht56:27 - Is Rui Hachimura underrated?58:42 - Are we underestimating the Lakers’ flexibility?1:00:33 - Biggest roster needs1:02:20 - Top-10 rotation1:04:08 - Best crunch-time lineup, Funky lineups, win totals1:10:19 - Sneaky trade targets for the Lakers1:16:54 - Closing thoughts on this coming seasonSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant exit their lookahead bunker to discuss which NBA teams still seem to have unfinished business ahead of the 2024-25 regular season. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:32 - Team No. 17:20 - Team No. 211:26 - Team No. 317:02 - Team No. 421:45 - Team No. 528:30 - Team No. 634:55 - Team No. 740:38 - Team No. 842:13 - Team No. 943:20 - Team No. 10SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Greg Wissinger (@gwiss) from The Kings Herald (@thekingsherald) to discuss everything about the 2024-25 Sacramento Kings. Support The Kings Herald here: https://kingsherald.com/. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:41 - What went wrong last season?4:34 - DeMar DeRozan’s fit15:38 - Malik Monk’s return/role18:11 - Keegan Murray’s leap23:39 - The emergence of Keon Ellis27:41 - Sacramento’s defensive ceiling29:38 - Future of Kevin Huerter33:02 - Early impressions of Devin Carter37:17 - Why is Domantas Sabonis so polarizing?40:42 - Will the Kings make a trade?43:28 - The defense of Ellis and Murray44:49 - Biggest concern47:28 - Top 10 rotation48:21 - Best crunch-time lineup50:25 - Funky lineups we want to see51:14 - Win predictions56:29 - Closing thoughts on Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron FoxSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) from Red Nation Hoops to break down everything about the 2024-25 Houston Rockets. Subscribe to Red Nation Hoops. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - Intro2:05 - Rockets direction3:39 - Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun extensions10:23 - Amen Thompson’s upside17:21 - Will Reed Sheppard play?22:46 - Development of Jabari Smith Jr.30:45 - Prospect ranking45:53 - Will Houston improve on offense?48:24 - Can the Rockets dominate on defense?52:31 - Alperen Sengun-Amen Thompson fit57:23 - Assets, assets, assets1:15:20 - Top 10 rotation1:19:27 - Best crunch-time unit1:21:32 - Funky lineups we want to see1:22:49 - Win/standings predictions1:25:27 - Closing thoughtsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Fawzan Amer (@FAmer__) of The Sixth Man Show to discuss everything and anything about the 2024-25 Orlando Magic. Follow Fawzan Here: https://x.com/FAmer__. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:38 - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s fit, Impressions of the offseason6:46 - Fawzan’s biggest storyline (Anthony Black!)16:39 - Any concern for Franz Wagner?24:22 - Development of Jalen Suggs29:17 - Is Paolo Banchero That Dude?40:21 - Roles for Jett Howard, Tristan Da Silva43:52 - Can the Magic play faster?46:25 - Orlando’s three-point volume47:52 - Future of Wendell Carter Jr.51:35 - Big-man rotation54:48 - Jonathan Isaac, Cole Anthony56:30 - Underrated strengths of the roster57:31 - Biggest roster needs59:18 - Will the Magic make a trade?1:06:40 - Top-10 rotation1:10:30 - Best crunch-time unit1:12:45 - Funky lineups we want to see1:15:36 - Record predictions, Where do the Magic stack up in the East?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Justin Rowan (@Cavsanada) from The Chase Down Podcast (@ChaseDownPod) to discuss everything you need to know about the 2024-25 Cleveland Cavaliers. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHASEDOWN PODCAST. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:46 - Surprise! Everyone’s back7:20 - Moving on from J.B. Bickerstaff9:22 - How will the Cavs play under Kenny Atkinson?13:50 - Is Donovan Mitchell a top-10 player?18:40 - Expectations for the development of Evan Mobley34:47 - Any concerns about Darius Garland moving forward?39:01 - Breaking down the Isaac Okoro situation45:07 - Impact of Max Strus48:05 - The future of Caris LeVert50:26 - How important is Dean Wade to this team?53:13 - Will Sam Merrill have a role?54:00 - Ty Jerome = X-factor????55:49 - The future of Craig Porter Jr.56:59 - Time to upgrade from Georges Niang?58:52 - Early impressions and expectations for Jaylon Tyson1:04:12 - Biggest roster needs 1:05:56 - Top-10 rotation1:06:48 - Best crunch-time unit1:07:55 - Funky lineups we want to see1:09:55 - Win projections, How do the Cavs stack up in the Eastern Conference?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Adam Mares (@Adam_Mares) from DNVR Sports and Locked On Nuggets to discuss everything and anything about the REIGNING CHAMPION DENVER NUGGETS ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season. SUPPORT THE GREAT WORK DNVR DOES HERE: https://thednvr.com/diehard/. SUBSCRIBE TO THE DNVR NUGGETS PODCAST HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dnvr-denver-nuggets-podcast/id1070099369. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:49 - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s exit4:18 - Jamal Murray extension/value7:54 - The future of Aaron Gordon10:51 - Adam’s biggest storyline13:33 - Michael Malone’s relationship with Calvin Booth20:14 - How will Russell Westbrook fit?24:44 - The Dario Saric fit28:59 - Can Christian Braun make a leap?32:42 - Continued development of Peyton Watson35:37 - The role of Julian Strawther38:33 - Does Michael Porter Jr. have another level?42:13 - Thoughts on Jalen Pickett, DaRon Holmes II, Hunter Tyson45:48 - Is too much on Nikola Jokic’s shoulders?48:27 - Under-the-radar50:03 - Biggest roster needs 50:26 - Top-10 rotation52:46 - Best crunch-time unit57:29- - Funky lineups we want to see58:38 - Win totals, toughest matchupsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant deliver their 2024 NBA offseason grades for every team in the Western Conference. Check out our Eastern Conference grades. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:56 - Grading criteria5:05 - Dallas Mavericks17:30 - Houston Rockets31:12 - Memphis Grizzlies40:40 - New Orleans Pelicans53:37 - San Antonio Spurs1:04:09 - Denver Nuggets1:16:23 - Minnesota Timberwolves1:28:48 - Oklahoma City Thunder1:37:47 - Portland Trail Blazers1:47:58 - Utah Jazz1:59:37 - Golden State Warriors2:14:35 - Los Angeles Clippers2:23:08 - Los Angeles Lakers2:34:18 - Phoenix Suns2:46:34 - Sacramento KingsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Lucas Kaplan (@LucasKaplan_) from Nets Daily and Swish Theory to discuss the 2024-25 Brooklyn Nets. FOLLOW LUCAS' COVERAGE OF BOTH THE BROOKLYN NETS AND NY LIBERTY HERE: https://www.sbnation.com/users/Lucas%20Kaplan. TIMESTAMPS⬇️11:59 - The future of Cam Thomas19:09 - Trades coming?24:04 - The value of Nic Claxton30:06 - Development of Noah Clowney36:42 - Jalen Wilson’s role38:35 Dariq Whitehead concern42:26 - Trendon Watford breakout?46:46 - Continued development of Day’Ron Sharpe50:05 - Keon Johnson vs. Ziaire Williams53:33 - Can Ben Simmons contribute?58:06 - Cam Johnson’s value1:03:27 - Roster strengths/weaknesses1:05:21 - Top-10 rotation1:08:34 - Best crunch-time lineup1:09:52 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:11:48 - Predictions! / The Cooper Flagg SweepstakesSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant are joined by Keith Parish from the Fastbreak Breakfast (@fastbreakbreak)and Grits and Grinds(@grizzliespod) podcasts to discuss—YOU GUESSED IT—the 2024-25 Memphis Grizzlies. SUBSCRIBE TO FASTBREAK BREAKFAST and GRITS AND GRINDS. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:19 - Impressions of the Grizzlies offseason9:05 - Keith’s biggest storyline (Ja Morant!)14:12 - Continued development from Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr.18:05 - The fit of Marcus Smart24:39 - Impact of Zach Edey31:21 - Frontcourt rotation34:48 - Development of GG Jackson38:59 - Future of Vince Williams Jr.46:06 - GG Jackson vs Vince Williams Jr.47:54 - Offensive identity51:16 - Under-the-radar strengths52:58 - Biggest concerns1:01:46 - Top-10 rotation1:03:32 - Best crunch-time lineup1:04:46 - Funky lineups we want to see1:07:32 - PredictionsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]