Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast

Dan is joined by Shamit (@FearTheBrown) from the In The N.O. podcast and the In The N.O. Substack to for a deeeeep dive into the 2024-25 New Orleans Pelicans and the stakes they're facing heading into this NBA regular season. JOIN THE IN THE N.O. SUBSTACK. SUBSCRIBE TO THE IN THE N.O. PODCAST. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro1:51 - Takeaways from last season2:40 - Future of Brandon Ingram13:31 - Fit of Dejounte Murray21:53 - Who starts?24:01 - More Zion-at-the-5?25:53 - Is Zion Williamson still developing?29:15 - Value of Trey Murphy36:18 - Continued development from Herb Jones38:17 - The center rotation/Center trade targets45:31 - New Orleans’ defensive success50:08 - Future of Jordan Hawkins51:31 - Willie Green on the hot seat?54:31 - Top 10 rotation55:08 - Best crunch-time unit55:34 Funky lineups we want to see57:20 - Pelicans place 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 and Grant grade the 2024 NBA offseason for EVERY team in the Eastern Conference! TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO2:49 - Grading Criteria9:07 - Atlanta Hawks23:02 - Charlotte Hornets31:41 - Miami Heat42:05 - Orlando Magic55:38 - Washington Wizards1:07:48 - Boston Celtics1:14:25 - Brooklyn Nets1:23:42 - New York Knicks1:36:11 - Philadelphia 76ers1:42:46 - Toronto Raptors1:53:42 - Chicago Bulls2:02:17 - Cleveland Cavaliers2:11:29 - Detroit Pistons2:21:22 - Indiana Pacers2:30:22 - Milwaukee BucksSUPPORT 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 Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) from Detroit Bad Boys to break down the 2024-25 Detroit Pistons. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:57 - Detroit’s direction5:34 - JB Bickerstaff hire10:07 - Did they make good use of cap space?15:01 - Development of Cade Cunningham21:32 - The challenge of development24:02 - Can Jaden Ivey fit with Cade?31:02 - Ausar Thompson’s role38:28 - What’s going on with Jalen Duren?45:44 - Ron Holland’s fit50:08 - Big man rotation52:52 - Future of Marcus Sasser / Backup point guard rotation56:30 - Top-10 rotation58:50 - Best crunch-time lineup59:38 - Funky lineups we want to see1:02:15 - How many wins?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 Jason Patt (@Bulls_Jay) from the Cash Considerations podcast to discuss everything and anything about the 2024-25 Chicago Bulls. SUBSCRIBE TO CASH CONSIDERATIONS. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:24 - Chicago’s direction8:09 - Jay’s Biggest Storyline (Are the Bulls bad enough?)9:35 - Zach LaVine’s trade value16:58 - Future of Nikola Vucevic23:39 - Josh Giddey’s fit30:28 - Development of Coby White33:05 - Development of Ayo Dosunmu, Trade questions39:18 - Early impressions of Matas Buzelis45:34 - Can Patrick Williams make the leap?49:41 - Will Lonzo Ball play?52:23 - The defense54:59 - Can the Bulls be fun?58:01 - Top 10 rotation1:00:18 - Best crunch-time lineup1:02:17 - Funky lineups we want to see1:04:07 - Win 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 go back and re-grade the 2023 NBA offseason for every team in the Eastern Conference! Check out our Western Conference re-grades here. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO / Grading Criteria4:31 - Atlanta Hawks10:02 - Charlotte Hornets 19:28 - Miami Heat25:52 - Orlando Magic31:53 - Washington Wizards37:52 - Boston Celtics43:38 - Brooklyn Nets46:51 - New York Knicks52:56 - Philadelphia 76ers1:01:07 - Toronto Raptors1:08:58 - Chicago Bulls1:14:39 - Cleveland Cavaliers1:18:53 - Detroit Pistons1:24:42 - Indiana Pacers1:28:26 - Milwaukee BucksSUPPORT 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 Konata Edwards (@NataTheScribe) from CBS Sports to discuss everything and anything about the 2024-25 Charlotte Hornets. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - Intro2:50 - Charlotte’s direction9:28 - How will they play under Charles Lee?13:29 - What’s next for LaMelo Ball?21:04 - The development of Brandon Miller28:26 - Mark Williams breakout?31:51 - Future of Miles Bridges35:20 - Tidjane Salaun breakdown40:33 - Will Josh Green work?43:26 - Charlotte’s sneaky depth46:33 - Do the Hornets want to be good?52:59 - Top-10 rotation55:07 - Best crunch-time unit55:58 - Lineups we want to see57:54 More Brandon Miller!1:00:28 - How many games will the Hornets win?1:02:40 - New dawn in CharlotteSUPPORT 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]

Enjoy this look back at Dan and Grant grading the 2023 NBA offseason for every team in the Eastern Conference. Our re-grades are coming this week! Check out our Western Conference re-grades here. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:08 - Atlanta Hawks7:31 - Charlotte Hornets14:10 - Miami Heat20:25 - Orlando Magic26:28 - Washington Wizards34:19 - Boston Celtics43:31 - Brooklyn Nets47:47 - New York Knicks1:00:51 - Philadelphia 76ers1:08:37 - Toronto Raptors1:15:27 - Chicago Bulls1:21:32 - Cleveland Cavaliers1:25:52 - Detroit Pistons1:31:06 - Indiana Pacers1:38:05 - Milwaukee BucksSUPPORT 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 Matt Modderno (@MattModderno) from the Bleav in Wizards podcast (@BleavinWizards) to discuss the 2024-25 Washington Wizards. SUBSCRIBE TO THE BLEAV IN WIZARDS pod here: https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-wizards/. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro2:13 - Wizards direction6:54 - Brian Keefe retention9:43 - Matt’s biggest storyline (Capture the Flagg!)12:59 - Value of Bub Carrington19:42 - Figuring out Alex Sarr27:09 - Development of Bilal Coulibaly33:24 - Role for Kyshawn George?35:31 - Future of Cory Kispert38:19 - The theory of Jordan Poole42:44 - Kyle Kuzma, Jonas Valanciunas, Malcolm Brogdon50:59 - Top-10 rotation52:50 - Best crunch-time unit53:44 - Fun lineups we want to see54:41 - Hidden strengths56:56 - How many games will they win?59:28 - 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 and Grant go back and re-grade the 2023 NBA offseason for every team in the Western Conference! TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO3:59 - Denver Nuggets8:23 - Minnesota Timberwolves11:57 - Oklahoma City Thunder18:25 - Portland Trail Blazers28:01 - Utah Jazz34:39 - Golden State Warriors43:52 - Los Angeles Clippers51:01 - Los Angeles Lakers56:27 - Phoenix Suns1:03:12 - Sacramento Kings1:09:57 - Dallas Mavericks1:16:14 - Houston Rockets1:20:09 - Memphis Grizzlies1:24:09 - New Orleans Pelicans1:26:48 - San Antonio SpursSUPPORT 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]

Here's a reposting of Dan and Grant grading every Western Conference's 2023 offseason, with an announcement at the beginning. Please note that these were recorded before moves like the James Harden trade. Be on the lookout for our NBA Western Conference offseason regrades, dropping Friday, August 16! TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO/ANNOUNCEMENT4:37 - Denver Nuggets15:53 - Minnesota Timberwolves25:49 - Oklahoma City Thunder34:10 - Portland Trail Blazers42:10 - Utah Jazz49:33 - Golden State Warriors58:26 - Los Angeles Clippers1:05:19 - Los Angeles Lakers1:12:00 - Phoenix Suns1:18:54 - Sacramento Kings1:32:04 - Dallas Mavericks1:39:27 - Houston Rockets1:51:12 - Memphis Grizzlies1:58:19 - New Orleans Pelicans2:09:06 - San Antonio SpursSUPPORT 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 'Better or Worse?" with every NBA team in the Eastern Conference. In this case, "better" means having more wins than last season. And "worse" means, well, you know...LOL. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO, Criteria2:26 - Atlanta Hawks9:11 - Brooklyn Nets12:04 - Orlando Magic16:57 - Chicago Bulls21:33 - Milwaukee Bucks25:17 - Miami Heat29:12 - Detroit Pistons32:32 - Charlotte Hornets36:01 - Toronto Raptors40:26 - Boston Celtics43:50 - Cleveland Cavaliers48:04 - New York Knicks53:14 - Washington Wizards58:25 - Philadelphia 76ers1:02:19 - Indiana PacersSUPPORT 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]

Because Dan and Grant know this is the type of content you need, they have decided to draft NBA players into different Olympic sports. (Summer events only.) Let us know what you think and who you would pick! TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO, Criteria1:57 - Fencing3:49 - Water Polo5:18 - 100 Meter Dash8:09 - Swimming9:41 - Gymnastics10:57 - Shot put11:53 - Rugby12:47 - Archery13:59 - Equestrian16:36 - Speed walking17:57 - Boxing20:06 - Badminton21:32 - Table Tennis24:54 - Team handball25:43 - Volleyball28:51 - Pole vaultSUPPORT 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]

Grant is so BACK. To celebrate his return, he and Dan go through every NBA Western Conference team and decide whether they will win more or fewer games in 2024-25 than they did last season. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO, GRANT IS BACK!, STORY TIME6:24 - Criteria7:20 - Phoenix Suns13:46 - Portland Trail Blazers19:42 - Sacramento Kings27:13 - New Orleans Pelicans33:53 - Memphis Grizzlies36:10 - San Antonio Spurs40:25 - Houston Rockets45:55 - Los Angeles Lakers52:04 - Los Angeles Clippers55:56 - Golden State Warriors1:03:14 - Dallas Mavericks1:07:38 - Oklahoma City Thunder1:16:12 - Minnesota Timberwolves1:20:59 - Utah Jazz1:36:50 - Denver NuggetsSUPPORT 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 Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Bleacher Report, Forbes and Liberty Ballers to discuss the Brandon Ingram situation with the New Orleans Pelicans, the ceiling of Victor Wembanyama next season and potential moves the Philadelphia 76ers still have left in them. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:49 - What will the New Orleans Pelicans do with Zion Williamson8:40 - Do the Sixers have another biggish move left in them?27:04 - Where will Victor Wembanyama rank among top NBA stars next season?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 bonus pod, Dan reacts to Daryl Morey's comments about how integral Tyrese Maxey and his agent, Rich Paul, were to positioning the Philadelphia 76ers to have a MASSIVE summer. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO2:16 - Daryl Morey speaks!2:52 - Yes, Tyrese Maxey made a big concession4:10 - The importance of NOT extending Tyrese Maxey9:47 - Why didn't other teams make 2020 draft class members wait?12:59 - When should team use restricted free agency to their advantage?15:20 - How Rich Paul convinced Tyrese Maxey to wait on an extension25:55 - Will other teams like the Houston Rockets follow the Sixers' lead?31:40 - So did Rich Paul and Tyrese Maxey *really* save the Sixers' summer?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 Andrew Claudio (@AndrewJClaudio_) from Knicks Film School to break down where the New York Knicks stand following an EXTREMELY busy offseason. SUBSCRIBE TO KNICKS FILM SCHOOL ON YOUTUBE, APPLE, SPOTIFY AND PATREON. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO4:09 - The Knicks and Nets really made a trade?9:07 - General impressions of the offseason14:53 - The cost of Mikal Bridges26:26 - Where will Bridges have the biggest impact?30:39 - OG Anunoby's contract35:24 - Significance of the Jalen Brunson extension48:10 - The future of Julius Randle in New York59:49 - Is the center rotation a concern?1:06:38 - Early impressions of Tyler Kolek and Pacome Dadiet1:08:55 - Will New York end up landing another big?1:11:49 - Any other concerns for this roster?1:20:10 - How many wins will the Knicks get in 2024-25?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 Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Bleacher Report, Forbes and Liberty Ballers for a fun exercise in which they select pairs of NBA players and debate which one has more trade value right now. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO / Criteria3:36 - Darius Garland vs. Jamal Murray7:52 - Brandon Ingram vs. Julius Randle13:10 - James Harden vs. Karl-Anthony Towns18:06 - Jaden McDaniels vs. Devin Vassell21:01 - Zach LaVine vs. Ben Simmons27:45 - Stephen Curry vs. Kevin Durant34:05 - Jimmy Butler vs. Kawhi Leonard39:13 - Jerami Grant vs. Kyle Kuzma45:33 - Lauri Markkanen vs. Zion Williamson48:55 - Austin Reaves vs. Jonathan Kuminga54:47 - LaMelo Ball vs. Trae Young58:09 - Desmond Bane vs. Damian Lillard59:30 - Cade Cunningham vs. Evan Mobley1:02:34 - Walker Kessler vs. Mitchell RobinsonSUPPORT 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 Bleacher Report’s Bryan Toporek (@btoporek), Joey Akeley (@Jakeley_BR) and Jason Dunbar (@JayDunOnTheRun) for an NBA re-draft that spans the five draft classes from 2019 through 2023. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO 1:31 - Re-draft approach 4:08 - Pick No. 15:47 - Pick No. 27:59 - Pick No. 310:40 - Pick No. 415:57 - Pick No. 517:03 - Pick No. 619:28 - Pick No. 721:52 - Pick No. 828:37 - Pick No. 933:18 - Pick No. 1035:59 - Pick No. 1138:16 - - Pick No. 1240:16 - Pick No. 1342:14 - Pick No. 1443:53 - Pick No. 1544:55 - Pick No. 1648:02 - Pick No. 1749:00 - Pick No. 1851:57 - Pick No. 1953:42 - Pick No. 2054:25 - Pick No. 2159:00 - Pick No. 221:00:45 - Pick No. 231:04:04 - Pick No. 241:05:59 - Pick No. 251:06:46 - Pick No. 261:07:36 - Pick No. 27 1:12:04 - Pick No. 281:12:31 - Pick No. 291:14:43 - Pick No. 301:18:59 - Reflection/Superlatives/Questions1:22:35 - OUTROSUPPORT 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 the latest bonus episode, Dan reacts to ESPN's Zach Lowe and Tim MacMahon discussing the latest on the Lauri Markkanen situation and whether the Utah Jazz can afford to wait on trading him. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO 1:40 - Will Lauri Markkanen keep himself in Utah?6:12 - Are the Jazz even shopping Markkanen?14:21 - Could the Jazz *refuse* to extend Lauri?16:08 - Can Utah effectively rebuild with Markkanen still on the team?19:36 - Where do the Jazz sit in the West with Lauri?22:30 - Should the Jazz expect to get as much for Markkanen as the Nets received for Mikal Bridges?24:38 - So, do the Jazz NEED to trade Lauri Markkanen? 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 discusses the extensions signed by Andrew Nembhard and Tom Thibodeau. After that, he and Grant discuss their biggest question for every NBA team in the Eastern Conference as of RIGHT NOW. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO + Andrew Nembhard/Tom Thibodeau13:33 - Atlanta Hawks19:05 - Boston Celtics23:40 - Brooklyn Nets28:37 - Charlotte Hornets33:11 - Chicago Bulls38:56 - Cleveland Cavaliers45:14 - Detroit Pistons49:49 - Indiana Pacers57:00 - Miami Heat1:02:40 - Milwaukee Bucks1:08:37 - New York Knicks1:16:52 - Orlando Magic1:23:12 - Philadelphia 76ers1:28:29 - Toronto Raptors1:34:12 - 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 discuss their biggest question for every NBA team in the Western Conference as of RIGHT NOW. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO2:44 - Dallas Mavericks10:14 - Denver Nuggets18:08 - Golden State Warriors26:06 - Houston Rockets35:23 - Los Angeles Clippers40:49 - Los Angeles Lakers44:58 - Memphis Grizzlies51:29 - Minnesota Timberwolves57:37 - New Orleans Pelicans1:06:23 - Oklahoma City Thunder1:14:49 - Phoenix Suns1:21:04 - Portland Trail Blazers1:28:01 - Sacramento Kings1:36:47 - San Antonio Spurs1:43:41 - Utah JazzSUPPORT 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 Bleacher Report’s Bryan Toporek (@btoporek), Joey Akeley (@Jakeley_BR) and Jason Dunbar (@JayDunOnTheRun) to draft NBA superteams capable of dethroning the Boston Celtics. But wait, there's a (salary-cap) twist! TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO / Criteria5:05 - Pick No. 16:20 - Pick No. 28:40 - Pick No. 310:38 - Pick No. 411:45 - Pick. No. 512:17 - Pick No. 613:47 - Pick No. 716:19 - Pick No. 817:44 - Pick No. 919:06 - Pick No. 1020:03 - Pick No. 1120:41 - Pick No. 12 / Roster Updates23:02 - Pick No. 1324:18 - Pick No. 1425:33 - Pick No. 1526:48 - Pick No. 1628:25 - Pick No. 1729:39 - Pick No. 1831:34 - Pick No. 1932:53 - Pick No. 2033:54 - Pick No. 2135:17 - Pick No. 2237:08 - Pick No. 2338:50 - Pick No. 2441:13 - Pick No. 2543:31 - RECAP/SUPERLATIVESSUPPORT 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 BACK, together again, AT LONG LAST. To start, Grant offers his long-overdue to the Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson era. After that, he and Dan discuss the Lauri Markkanen trade rumors and whether the Dubs should even be trying to acquire him. From there, they cover Gary Trent Jr. signing with the Milwaukee Bucks and the news that Russell Westbrook will officially end up on the Denver Nuggets. Then, after weeks of waiting, GUESS-A-PLAYER IS BACK, BABY. Come fall into the GAP with us! TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO 1:42 - Grant offers his thoughts on Klay leaving Golden State7:03 - Should the Warriors Trade for Lauri Markkanen?19:22 - Russell Westbrook to the Nuggets21:44 - Gary Trent Jr. to the Bucks25:56 - GUESS-A-PLAYER No. 134:14 - GUESS-A-PLAYER No. 238:01 - GUESS-A-PLAYER No. 341:47 - GUESS-A-PLAYER No. 445:17 - GUESS-A-PLAYER No. 553:19 - GUESS-A-PLAYER No. 656:22 - GUESS-A-PLAYER No. 71:00:02 - GUESS-A-PLAYER No. 81:06:03 - GUESS-A-PLAYER No. 9SUPPORT 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 collaborated with Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Bleacher Report, Liberty Ballers, Forbes and The NBA Podcast to tier title contenders following the meat and potatoes of the offseason. SUBSCRIBE TO THE NBA PODCAST. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO 2:13 - Tier 123:03 - Tier 242:36 - Tier 31:10:41 - Tier 41:23:55 - Tier 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 discusses the impact of the Jalen Brunson extension on the Knicks (and Brunson himself). After that, he makes good on the Charlotte Hornets state-of-the-rebuild thoughts he owes everyone. Finally, he reacts to Paul George exposing the Los Angeles Clippers during contract negotiations. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO / ANNOUNCEMENT1:47 - Why Jalen Brunson taking a pay cut matters for the Knicks / Is the Jalen Brunson extension bad for the NBA?29:56 - Hornets outlook, impressions of Mark Williams and Tidjane Salaun, Is LaMelo Ball underrated?45:56 - Reacting to Paul George explaining why he left the Clippers for the Philadelphia 76ersSUPPORT 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 Es Baraheni (@JustEsBaraheni) from Forbes, Raptors Republic and Bleacher Report for a vibe check on the various rebuilding projects in the NBA. This time around, they spend most of their time on the Toronto Raptors but also extensively hit the Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz, San Antonio Spurs, Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls. They also briefly tough on the Brooklyn Nets and Charlotte Hornets. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO2:30 - Toronto Raptors33:03 - Washington Wizards41:32 - Utah Jazz53:35 - San Antonio Spurs57:19 - Portland Trail Blazers1:04:50 - Houston Rockets1:11:56 - Detroit Pistons1:18:29 - Chicago Bulls1:23:47 - Brooklyn Nets/Charlotte HornetsSUPPORT 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 Mo Dakhil (@MoDakhil_NBA) from Bleacher Report and The Athletic to discuss some of the NBA teams they find most interesting following the meat and potatoes of 2024 free agency. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO5:08 - DeMar DeRozan, Sacramento Kings17:02 - Golden State Warriors24:54 - Los Angeles Clippers34:14 - San Antonio Spurs46:27 - Minnesota Timberwolves56:14 - Oklahoma City Thunder1:04:17 - New York Knicks1:07:46 - Philadelphia 76ers1:10:09 - Orlando Magic1:15:43 - Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks1:21:53 - New Orleans Pelicans, Brandon Ingram1:28:56 - STAT PADDINGSUPPORT 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 goes through his biggest need for every NBA team following the first wave of free agency and general offseason movement. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:57 - Atlanta Hawks3:12 - Boston Celtics4:56 - Brooklyn Nets6:06 - Charlotte Hornets7:43 - Chicago Bulls9:59 - Cleveland Cavaliers12:11 - Dallas Mavericks14:50 - Denver Nuggets18:50 - Detroit Pistons20:58 - Golden State Warriors24:03 - Houston Rockets26:07 - Indiana Pacers28:01 - Los Angeles Clippers33:38 - Los Angeles Lakers36:22 - Memphis Grizzlies37:38 - Miami Heat40:21 - Milwaukee Bucks41:37 - Minnesota Timberwolves43:20 - New Orleans Pelicans46:06 - New York Knicks47:52 - Oklahoma City Thunder49:14 - Orlando Magic51:25 - Philadelphia 76ers53:58 - Phoenix Suns55:35 - Portland Trail Blazers57:07 - Sacramento Kings59:28 - San Antonio Spurs1:01:36 - Toronto Raptors1:04:18 - Utah Jazz1:08:19 - Washington Wizards1:11:36 - Franz Wagner extension, More moves to come in Orlando?1:14:59 - STAT PADDING1:41:28 - Devonte' Graham tradeSUPPORT 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 EVERY deal from 2024 NBA free agency so far, with some deeper-dive (or angry-blogperson) takes on certain teams. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO/Trade Details2:04 - Philadelphia 76ers, Paul George7:15 - Los Angeles Clippers14:13 - Dallas Mavericks19:41 - Golden State Warriors23:39 - Orlando Magic27:10 - Denver Nuggets36:36 - San Antonio Spurs39:31 - Oklahoma City Thunder45:19 - New York Knicks48:46 - New Orleans Pelicans52:45 - Atlanta Hawks53:21 - Boston Celtics55:12 - Brooklyn Nets55:56 - Charlotte Hornets57:15 - Chicago Bulls59:59 - Cleveland Cavaliers1:00:54 - Detroit Pistons1:02:59 - Houston Rockets1:04:43 - Indiana Pacers1:06:25 - Los Angeles Lakers1:08:49 - Memphis Grizzlies1:09:54 - Miami Heat1:11:15 - Milwaukee Bucks1:11:52 - Minnesota Timberwolves1:12:16 - Phoenix Suns1:15:28 - Portland Trail Blazers1:16:09 - Sacramento Kings1:17:52 - Toronto Raptors1:22:07 - Utah Jazz1:28:21 - 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 reacts to the New Orleans Pelicans trading Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance Jr. and two first-round picks to the Atlanta Hawks for Dejounte Murray. After that, he covers some recent developments, including Paul George's dalliance with the Golden State Warriors and the implications of trades made by the Sacramento Kings, Toronto Raptors and Denver Nuggets. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO/Trade Details1:36 - Impact on Pelicans18:31 - Impact on Hawks29:51 - What is the Raptors' plan?36:01 - Are the Kings up to something?39:50 - Could the Warriors really trade for Paul George?47:16 - Will the Denver Nuggets lose Kentavious Caldwell-Pope?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 react to day of the 2024 NBA Draft...WITH A TWIST. Grant decided NOT to watch the first round and tries to guess who each team took for the first 20 picks. He and Dan break down their reactions to those selections, trades and the latest news throughout the entire pod. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO2:57 - Zaccharie Risacher to the Atlanta Hawks4:31 - Alex Sarr to the Washington Wizards6:28 - Reed Sheppard to the Houston Rockets8:32 - Stephon Castle to the San Antonio Spurs10:21 - Ron Holland to the Detroit Pistons13:26 - Tidjane Salaun to the Charlotte Hornets14:54 - Donovan Clingan to the Portland Trail Blazers, reacting to the Deni Avdija trade20:31 - Rob Dillingham to the...Minnesota Timberwolves (trade reaction!)24:31 - Zach Edey to the Memphis Grizzlies27:16 - Cody Williams to the Utah Jazz28:47 - Matas Buzelis to the Chicago Bulls30:01 - Nikola Topic to the Oklahoma City Thunder32:49 - Devin Carter to the Sacramento Kings38:00 - Bub Carrington to the Washington Wizards (via Portland)39:16 - Kel'el Ware to the Miami Heat41:19 - Jared McCain to the Philadelphia 76ers42:42 - Dalton Knecht to the Los Angeles Lakers45:25 - Tristan Da Silva to the Orlando Magic48:12 - Ja'Kobe Walter to the Toronto Raptors49:26 - Jaylon Tyson to the Cleveland Cavaliers 50:32 - Reacting to other draft trades—Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns—New York Knicks and Washington Wizards—New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder—Thoughts on Isaiah Collier to Utah, DaRon Holmes to Denver56:14 - OG Anunoby contract, more Mikal Bridges talk, How should the Knicks try to structure their books?1:15:59 - Scottie Barnes signs max extension1:17:33 - Cleveland hires Kenny AtkinsonSUPPORT 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 preview the 2024 NBA offseason for the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - Intro1:32 - Hawks12:44 - Hornets26:47 - Heat38:24 - Magic53:37 - 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 reacts to Mikal Bridges being traded to the New York Knicks. What's his fit like in New York? What does this mean for OG Anunoby, Isaiah Hartenstein and, believe it or not, Mitchell Robinson? He also tackles the Brooklyn Nets' decision to rebuild as well as the Houston Rockets reportedly KNOWING they'll soon trade for Kevin Durant or Devin Booker. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO0:52 - Mikal Bridges to the Knicks!31:01 - The Nets' new direction39:05 - Are the Suns about to implode, and do the Rockets know it????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 take the offseason lookahead rocket ship to the Pacific Division and discuss free agency, trades, cap situations, team needs, etc. for the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - Intro1:36 - Warriors15:46 - Clippers26:58 - Lakers38:15 - Suns48:26 - 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 and Grant are joined by Bleacher Report's Bryan Toporek (@btoporek), Joey Akeley (@Jakeley_BR) and Jason Dunbar (@JayDunOnTheRun) to snake-draft every No. 1 NBA draft pick since LeBron James (i.e. since 2004) based on the BEST SEASON OF THEIR CAREERS only. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - Introductions 4:33 - Explanation/criteria6:18 - Pick No. 1 7:55 - Pick No. 2 8:35 - Pick No. 3 11:09 - Pick No. 4 12:47 - Pick No. 5 15:44 - Pick No. 6 17:52 - Pick No. 7 20:07 - Pick No. 821:11 - Pick No. 922:07 - Pick No. 10 24:25 - Pick No. 11 26:38 - Pick No. 12 27:56 - Pick No. 13 29:59 - Pick No. 14 32:11 - Pick No. 1533:32 - Pick No. 16 34:52 - Pick No. 17 39:26 - Pick No. 18 41:07 - Pick No. 1942:51 - Pick No. 20 45:17 - Best value pick, Biggest reach48:13 - Full recap52:31 - OutroSUPPORT 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 break down the 2024 NBA offseason for the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:44 - Mavs12:43 - Rockets26:48 - Grizzlies39:30 - Pelicans53:37 - SpursSUPPORT 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 breaks down the Chicago Bulls trading Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Josh Giddey. After that, he offers his thoughts on Malik Monk returning to the Sacramento Kings, the Los Angeles Lakers hiring JJ Redick and the Detroit Pistons' head coaching search. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - Intro0:48 - Josh Giddey's fit in Chicago, the Bulls' direction21:22 - Caruso's fit in OKC, the Thunder's long-term plans39:39 - Malik Monk's contract, Kings direction48:42 - Redick to the Lakers57:26 - Detroit's coaching searchSUPPORT 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]

The offseason lookahead train RUH-OHLS ONWARD! Next up: The REIGNING CHAMPION Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors. After that, Dan and Grant react to Pascal Siakam's max contract as well as the Detroit Pistons paying Monty Williams $65 million buckaroos to away. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - Intro1:47 - Reflecting on Boston's NBA title13:41 - Celtics offseason lookahead21:23 - Nets offseason lookahead30:47 - Knicks offseason lookahead55:37 - Sixers offseason lookahead1:09:45 - Raptors offseason lookahead1:24:15 - Pascal Siakam re-signs with the Pacers, Monty Williams leaves the PistonsSUPPORT 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 rolling out yet another 2024 NBA offseason lookahead. NEXT UP: The Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:58 - Nuggets19:22 - Timberwolves32:01 - Thunder51:07 - Blazers1:02:01 - JazzSUPPORT 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 rolling out their 2024 NBA offseason lookaheads, beginning with the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - Intro5:19 - Chicago Bulls17:41 - Cleveland Cavaliers32:36 - Detroit Pistons45:41 - Indiana Pacers1:00:23 - Milwaukee Bucks 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 Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Forbes, Bleacher Report and The NBA Podcast to discuss how much money 50-plus free agents could receive on the open market this offseason. TIMESTAMPS👇Free Agency Over/Unders (5:35)Tyrese Maxey (6:32)LeBron James (7:18)Pascal Siakam (8:21)Paul George (9:30)James Harden (12:41)OG Anunoby (15:09) DeMar DeRozan (21:05)Immanuel Quickley (22:45)Isaiah Hartenstein (23:44)Malik Monk (25:54)Klay Thompson (27:28)Buddy Hield (29:13)Nicolas Claxton (32:14)D’Angelo Russell: (34:06)Derrick Jones Jr. (35:34)Patrick Williams (37:53)Isaac Okoro (38:56)Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (40:21)Kelly Oubre Jr. (42:07)Obi Toppin (44:14)Caleb Martin (44:44)Gary Harris (46:18)Tyus Jones (48:34)Tobias Harris (50:32)Jonas Valanciunas (53:34)Gordon Hayward: $12.9 million (57:11)Royce O’Neale: $15 million (59:23)Naji Marshall (1:00:20)Markelle Fultz (1:02:40)Russell Westbrook (1:05:39)Bruce Brown: $23 million (1:06:50)Kyle Lowry (1:07:40)Malik Beasley (1:10:32)Gary Trent Jr. (1:11:10)De’Anthony Melton (1:12:11)Andre Drummond (1:13:19)Kevin Love (1:14:20)Jae Crowder (1:14:44)Nicolas Batum (1:16:10)Miles Bridges (1:17:33)Kyle Anderson (1:20:01)Simone Fontecchio (1:20:57)Luke Kennard (1:22:06)James Wiseman (1:22:53)Goga Bitadze (1:23:23)Lauri Markkanen (1:23:53)Will any of these players get their team option declined and sign a new deal early? (1:26:19)Sam HauserIsaiah JoeJose AlvaradoAaron WigginsSUPPORT 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]

Bleacher Report NBA draft analyst/insider/maven Jonathan Wasserman (@NBADraftWass) joins Dan and Grant to get you primed for the 2024 NBA draft! TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:30 - Do your impressions of NBA draft prospects change this late into the process?3:17 - Is this draft class really THAT unimpressive? How wide open is the No. 1 overall spot?6:03 - Zaccharie Risacher breakdown11:44 - Alex Sarr breakdown15:42 - Nikola Topic breakdown19:31 - Donovan Clingan breakdown22:33 - Cody Williams breakdown26:34 - Matas Buzelis breakdown29:07 - Reed Sheppard breakdown33:26 - Rob Dillingham breakdown36:28 - Stephon Castle breakdown 38:41 - Bronny James Jr. breakdown45:08 - Prospect Wass is higher AND lower on than consensus48:46 - How Wass' projections change for players over the course of time51:34 - STAT PADDING—Three best PnR initiators of the draft—Three best rim protectors of the draft—Three best motion shooters of the draft—Three best on-ball defenders of the draft—Three best iso scorers of the draft—Which of the se NBA players would you trade the No. 1 pick for?56:34 - Ron Holland breakdown, Would Wass draft him No. 1 overall?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 answer YOUR questions, react to Dan Hurley turning down the Lakers and discuss their outlook in the 2024 NBA Finals now that the Mavs are trailing the Celtics 2-0. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO2:28 - Which NBA teams will look the most different next season?14:16 - Does complaining impact how referees officiate certain players?19:06 - GAME THEORY! (The Rockets, Nets and Mikal Bridges)24:07 - Can the Phoenix Suns win a title in 2025?29:18 - DAN HURLEY STAYS AT UCONN, TURNS DOWN THE LAKERS REACTION34:03 - If JJ Redick doesn't get the Lakers gig, where do you want to see him coach? Is he unnecessarily skipping line? 41:28 - Build the perfect player using ONE skill set from TWO different players who have NOT made an All-Star, All-NBA OR All-Defense team in the past three years47:48 - What's up with the Utah Jazz?!55:01 - How do you differentiate a competitive NBA playoffs sweep from a potential choke job?1:00:10 - Which player would represent the gap between Nikola Jokic and the second-best star in the league?1:05:26 - Can a specific style of playing entice free agents to sign with certain teams? How often does it happen?1:08:06 - Will Derrick Rose make the Hall of Fame?1:10:26 - Can the Mavs realistically come back against the Celtics?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 Grace Jean (@ErinBurr27) from the 'What's In A Game' podcast ( @WhatsinaGameNBA ) to discuss their biggest takeaways following Game 1 of the NBA Finals as well as the futures of the Denver Nuggets and Orlando Magic. SUBSCRIBE TO WHAT'S IN A GAME HERE AND HERE! TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:46 - The Nuggets AND Magic beat?!?5:16 - Grace's basketball background13:17 - Denver Nuggets future outlook—The complicated value of Jamal Murray (13:43)—The future of Michael Porter Jr. (23:12)—Should we adjust our perspective of the Nuggets? (30:10)—General musings on Christian Braun, Peyton Watson, Jalen Pickett, Hunter Tyson and Julian Strawther (33:35)—Denver's biggest need this offseason (39:37)—Should the Nuggets change up their offense? (45:40)48:38 - Orlando Magic future outlook—The next frontier for Paolo Banchero (49:03)—Should we be concerned about Franz Wagner's shooting regression? (52:29)—The development of Jalen Suggs (56:46)—Will the Magic be aggressive this offseason? (1:09:42)—Jamahl Mosley making moves (1:22:26)1:24:13 - NBA Finals Takeaways, Questions, Thoughts, etc.—Kristaps Porzingis WTF—Boston's defense—Dallas' bigs—Adjustments for the Mavs—"Adjustments" for the Celtics (LOL)—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 rank every NBA team by their potential to encounter (or create) offseason chaos! TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO/Criteria4:45 - Tier 521:22 - Tier 435:39 - Tier 351:53 - Tier 21:08:17 - Tier 1SUPPORT 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 biggest topics floating around their brains as the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks get set to tip off the 2024 NBA Finals. After that, they cover the Minnesota Timberwolves offseason outlook as well as some coaching news and GUESS-A-PLAYERS. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:33 - Who or what is this series most about?7:47 - Who does an NBA Finals victory do more for: Luka Doncic or Jayson Tatum?14:35 - 2024 NBA Finals Lookahead43:25 - Where do the Timberwolves go from here?1:00:35 - Coaching & front office news1:07:36 - GUESS-A-PLAYERSUPPORT 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 Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves conference finals ahead of Game 5. After that, they talk about the Boston Celtics' playoff run so far and whether Jayson Tatum has become underrated. Then, it's time for a deep dive into the future of the Indiana Pacers! Finally, we wrap up by reacting to the latest coaching rumors and paying tribute to the one and only Bill Walton. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:45 - Mavericks vs. Timberwolves23:27 - The importance of Dereck Lively II35:48 - The Celtics are in the NBA Finals...Is Jayson Tatum underrated?53:48 - Breaking down the future of the Pacers1:22:35 - Tyronn Lue signs extension with the Clippers1:23:44 - Mike Brown extension talks fall apart with the Kings1:25:43 - The Wizards hire Brian Keefe1:29:14 - Is JJ Redick the right fit for the Lakers?1:34:58 - Trajan Langdon joins the Pistons1:38:25 - Why did the Grizzlies overhaul the assistant coaching staff?1:40:03 - STAT PADDING: BILL WALTON FOREVER (Who is Bill Walton talking about?)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 Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Forbes, Bleacher Report and The NBA Podcast to discuss the impact of the league's second apron, how it will impact team-building and whether it will be the end of Big Threes. 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 break down the toughest decision awaiting every NBA team during 2024 free agency. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO4:56 - Atlanta Hawks7:38 - Boston Celtics11:14 - Brooklyn Nets15:02 - Charlotte Hornets16:26 - Chicago Bulls19:57 - Cleveland Cavaliers23:32 - Dallas Mavericks28:13 - Denver Nuggets33:32 - Detroit Pistons38:32 - Golden State Warriors44:48 - Houston Rockets48:02 - Indiana Pacers53:02 - Los Angeles Clippers56:44 - Los Angeles Lakers1:01:05 - Memphis Grizzlies1:04:08 - Miami Heat1:07:23 - Milwaukee Bucks1:11:12 - Minnesota Timberwolves1:15:12 - New Orleans Pelicans1:19:17 - New York Knicks1:25:57 - Oklahoma City Thunder1:28:49 - Orlando Magic1:32:23 - Philadelphia 76ers1:40:48 - Phoenix Suns1:47:12 - Portland Trail Blazers1:49:30 - Sacramento Kings1:55:11 - San Antonio Spurs1:57:52 - Toronto Raptors2:02:40 - Utah Jazz2:10:32 - Washington Wizards2:17:30 - STAT PADDINGSUPPORT 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 break down the fallout from the Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder getting bounced in the second round of the NBA playoffs. From there, they (quickly) preview the Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves and Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics series. Finally, they react to the 2023-24 NBA All-Rookie Teams and then, most importantly, run through some GUESS-A-PLAYER segments! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:42 - Where do the Nuggets go from here?31:54 - Where do the Knicks go from here?1:03:30 - Where do the Thunder go from here?1:25:19 - Mavericks vs. Timberwolves lookahead1:37:06 - Pacers vs. Celtics lookahead1:47:20 - Reacting to 2023-24 NBA All-Rookie teams1:49:38 - STAT PADDING (GUESS-A-PLAYER!)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]