Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast

Dan is joined by Carter Rodriguez (@Carter_Shade) from The Chase Down Podcast (@ChaseDownPod) to discuss all things Cleveland Cavaliers—including their ascent without Darius Garland and Evan Mobley, All-Star development from Jarrett Allen, the future of Donovan Mitchell and MUCH MORE. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHASE DOWN POCAST. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:31 - The factors driving Cleveland's shorthanded success8:38 - Continued evolution of Jarrett Allen14:02 - Donovan Mitchell juggling different gears 19:19 - Spotlighting "The Others"19:37 - Caris LeVert21:11 - Sam Merrill22:49 - Georges Niang24:53 - Isaac Okoro27:04 - Craig Porter Jr.31:27 - Max Strus32:21 - Dean Wade34:58 - The rotation full strength38:21 - The fit of Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen45:02 - Cleveland's trade deadline approach, The future of Donovan MitchellSUPPORT 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 Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) from Spotrac to talk about questions and potential themes they'll be monitoring as we head into the 2024 NBA trade deadline. From there, we each discuss our THREE most fascinating teams that we believe could define the deadline. Also, check out the SPOTRAC NBA TRADE MACHINE that Keith helped build. It's easily the best one out there and a great way to support his work. TIMESTAMPS BELOW ⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:07 - The 65-game minimum for NBA awards11:01 - Themes to monitor at the 2024 NBA trade deadline21:47 - What is the value of a first-round pick?26:28 - What do the trades already made say about what will happen at the deadline on February 8?30:44 - Teams that will define the NBA trade deadline31:15 - Minnesota Timberwolves39:40 - Atlanta Hawks49:44 - New York Knicks56:47 - Orlando Magic1:02:11 - Oklahoma City Thunder1:09:27 - Utah Jazz1:15:27 - Golden State Warriors1:24:02 - Philadelphia 76ers1:28:01 - Houston RocketsSUPPORT 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 gives his thoughts on the recent NBA #discourse following offensive detonations from Joel Embiid, Luka Doncic, Devin Booker and Karl-Anthony Towns. 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 Samson Folk (@samfolkk) from Raptors Republic (@raptorsrepublic) to talk about what's next for the Toronto Raptors after trading Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby for Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett and draft equity. SUBSCRIBE TO AND SUPPORT RAPTORS REPUBLIC HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:33- Impressions of the OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam trades11:03 - What is Toronto's direction post-trades?15:12 - The Raptors approach at the 2024 NBA trade deadline24:01 - R.J. Barrett's fit in Toronto so far32:58 - Immanuel Quickley's fit on the Raptors so far40:01 - The importance Jakob Poeltl41:48 - What will Immanuel Quickley's next contract look like?44:03 - Offensive growth of Scottie Barnes52:46 - Defensive progression of Scottie Barnes56:12 - What does the next frontier look like for Scottie Barnes?59:37 - How has Darko Rajokovic done so far?1:09:50 - Should we be concerned about Gradey Dick?1:14:06 - Favorite Raptors players, Ode to Chris BoucherSUPPORT 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 gives his thoughts on the Washington Wizards deciding to fire, er, we mean, demote or reassign head coach Wes Unseld Jr. Spoiler alert: It has a lot to do with Bilal Coulibaly as well as Unseld's interim replacement, Brian Keefe.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 reacts to the Milwaukee Bucks firing head coach Adrian Griffin and reportedly hiring Doc Rivers as his replacement. After that, he breaks down the implications of the Terry Rozier trade for the Miami Heat, Charlotte Hornets and Kyle Lowry. Then, it's on to a mini NBA mailbag! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:58 - The Milwaukee Bucks fire Adrian Griffin and...hire Doc Rivers?!?18:13 - Breaking down the Terry Rozier fit with the Miami Heat30:48 - Direction of the Charlotte Hornets, Kyle Lowry's future39:47 - Tristan Thompson suspension40:53 - Kevin Porter Jr. update42:34 - The importance of Kris Dunn to the Utah Jazz44:17 - Why are player heights so fluid and outdated?47:20 - What should the Detroit Pistons do with their cap space this summer? 55:22 - Explaining draft pick protections and the Stepien Rule1:02:54 - Which basketball metric do you wish existed?1:04:32 - Why doesn't the NBA distinguish between live-ball and dead-ball turnovers?1:05:58 - Where do you rate the Darko Rajokovic postgame ethering of NBA referees?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 rank their top NBA players under 22 based on who they want for the rest of their career. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:41 - Rankings criteria1:51 - Ranking the top 22 NBA players under 2255:06 - STAT PADDING!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 come up with ONE target for EVERY team ahead of the 2024 NBA trade deadline. However! There is a twist! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO, Dejan Milojević, Josh Giddey5:11 - 1 trade target for every NBA team (with a twist!)57:01 - GUESS THAT NBA 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]

Dan and Grant discuss all the ins, outs and, hell, even diagonals of the Toronto Raptors trading Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers for Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora, Kira Lewis Jr. and three first-round picks. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:03 - Are we seeing more trades ahead of the deadline than normal?7:07 - Pascal Siakam to the Pacers!27:45 - Impact on the Raptors futureSUPPORT 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 trade deadline for every team in the Eastern Conference. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:38 - Atlanta Hawks12:20 - Charlotte Hornets 19:50 - Miami Heat25:14 - Orlando Magic 32:22 - Washington Wizards 38:47 - Chicago Bulls48:02 - Cleveland Cavaliers57:07 - Detroit Pistons1:03:59 - Indiana Pacers1:11:52 - Milwaukee Bucks1:19:27 - Boston Celtics 1:22:33 - Brooklyn Nets1:29:43 - New York Knicks 1:38:36 - Philadelphia 76ers1:48:25 - Toronto Raptors 1:56:17 - 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 bounces around the latest NBA trade rumors and news items and rambles both coherently and incoherently about his thoughts, feelz, impressions of them all. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:51 - Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat "rumors"6:08 - Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons7:42 - Tyrese Haliburton injury, Indiana Pacers interest in Pascal Siakam12:23 - Golden State Warriors sadness19:06 - Marcus Smart injury, Vincent Williams Jr. contract, Memphis Grizzlies direction21:20 - Kawhi Leonard extension, Will the L.A. Clippers make another big trade?27:53 - Darvin Ham's gig with the Los Angeles Lakers is safe(?)28:54 - Mitchell Robinson could return, Should the New York Knicks stand pat at the trade deadline?31:23 - Erik Spoelstra extension33:34 - Joel Embiid injury and its impact on his MVP pursuit35:15 - The case for the Toronto Raptors to keep Pascal SiakamSUPPORT 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 gives his extended thoughts on the Ja Morant season-ending injury, what it means for the Memphis Grizzlies, and how they should approach their team-building ahead of the 2024 NBA trade deadline.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 gives his extended thoughts on why he expectes the 2024 NBA trade deadline to be an all-timer. Then, along with Grant, it's on to STAT PADDING! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Thoughts on the 2024 NBA trade deadline31:09 - 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 address the latest Draymond Green "news." Then, they continue to unpack the futures of the Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks. After that, they bounce around to talk about the Oklahoma City Thunder, Atlanta Hawks, Phoenix Suns, L.A. Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:49 - Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors7:14 - Wrapping up the OG Anunoby trade, the Toronto Raptors direction20:29 - Another mega move coming for the New York Knicks?37:34 - The direction of the Atlanta Hawks 46:54 - Memphis Grizzlies with Ja Morant, Should they make a trade?57:11 - Can the Oklahoma City Thunder win the title as currently constructed?1:12:54 - Where are the L.A. Clippers in the NBA pecking order?1:24:24 - Where do the Chicago Bulls go from here?1:31:11 - Are we underrating the Phoenix Suns?1:41:13 - 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]

MAIL TIME. Dan discusses the latest Pascal Siakam and Toronto Raptors trade rumors as well as his favorite potential destinations. Then, it's on to the FIRST MAILBAG OF 2024. This latest batch of questions will cover Donovan Mitchell, Craig Porter Jr., All-NBA snubs, Victor Wembanyama, the Rookie of the Year race, Tobias Harris and more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:48 - Pascal Siakam rumors, trade destinations31:25 - Rookie of the Year race, Craig Porter Jr. impressions37:23 - Can Victor Wembanyama still win Rookie of the Year44:01 - What is the ideal player profile to have alongside Tyrese Maxey during the playoffs?48:48 - Is Tobias Harris underrated?55:32 - Which players will be impacted most by positionless All-NBA teams?1:00:59 - What is the best player comparison for the way Lauri Markkanen is currently playing in Utah?1:04:11 - Which player archetypes do you have a soft spot for? Which player archetypes frustrate you the most?1:09:37 - Should the Raptors try trading for Donovan Mitchell this season?1:14:42 - The play of Andre Drummond1:16:38 - Who are your favorite NBA writers and reporters and why?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 offers his initial thoughts on the Toronto Raptors trading OG Anunoby to the New York Knicks in exchange for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and a 2024 Detroit Pistons second-round pick. 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 are rolling through their biggest regret for EVERY NBA team from the 2023 calendar year. Next up: THE EASTERN CONFERENCE! Check out the Western Conference pod here. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO/The Zion Williamson Tattoo4:08 - Criteria7:12 - Atlanta Hawks9:43 - Boston Celtics12:44 - Brooklyn Nets15:12 - Charlotte Hornets18:09 - Chicago Bulls21:37 - Cleveland Cavaliers23:48 - Detroit Pistons29:24 - Indiana Pacers33:51 - Miami Heat 36:11 - Milwaukee Bucks40:48 - New York Knicks44:50 - Orlando Magic48:17 - Philadelphia 76ers51:29 - Toronto Raptors55:28 - Washington Wizards59:54 - 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 are rolling through their biggest regret for EVERY NBA team from the 2023 calendar year. First up: THE WESTERN CONFERENCE! And some news and rumors! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:49 - NBA News and Rumors31:51 - Criteria for biggest regrets34:46 - Dallas Mavericks38:03 - L.A. Clippers43:08 - New Orleans Pelicans46:37 - Portland Trail Blazers49:30 - Oklahoma City Thunder54:10 - Utah Jazz59:07 - San Antonio Spurs1:03:42 - Los Angeles Lakers1:07:33 - Minnesota Timberwolves1:11:08 - Denver Nuggets1:14:33 - Houston Rockets1:18:48 - Sacramento Kings 1:22:59 - Memphis Grizzlies1:25:32 - Phoenix Suns1:30:17 - Golden State Warriors1:38:44 - 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 run through one thing each NBA team should have on their 2023 holiday wish lists as we near Christmas Day and New Year's. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO7:04 - Washington Wizards9:20 - Utah Jazz11:45 - Toronto Raptors14:03 - San Antonio Spurs16:48 - Sacramento Kings18:02 - Portland Trail Blazers19:25 - Phoenix Suns20:59 - Philadelphia 76ers23:55 - Orlando Magic 25:37 - Oklahoma City Thunder27:44 - New York Knicks 30:43 - New Orleans Pelicans33:23 - Minnesota Timberwolves36:14 - Milwaukee Bucks39:42 - Miami Heat41:23 - Memphis Grizzlies43:40 - Los Angeles Lakers45:59 - L.A. Clippers48:25 - Indiana Pacers50:44 - Houston Rockets53:43 - Golden State Warriors57:15 - Detroit Pistons59:08 - Denver Nuggets1:00:39 - Dallas Nuggets1:02:41 - Cleveland Cavaliers1:05:16 - Chicago Bulls1:07:12- Charlotte Hornets1:08:28 - Brooklyn Nets1:10:01 - Boston Celtics1:11:46 - Atlanta Hawks1:13:01 - 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 react to the latest NBA trade rumors and news items for EVERY SINGLE TEAM. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO4:52 - Atlanta Hawks8:07 - Boston Celtics9:52 - Brooklyn Nets11:21 - Charlotte Hornets13:12 - Chicago Rumors15:53 - Cleveland Cavaliers20:52 - Dallas Mavericks22:08 - Denver Nuggets24:23 - Detroit Pistons29:53 - Golden State Warriors36:33 - Houston Rockets37:04 - Indiana Pacers40:14 - L.A. Clippers42:38 - Los Angeles Lakers44:41 - Memphis Grizzlies47:51 - Miami Heat51:37 - Milwaukee Bucks53:16 - Minnesota Timberwolves59:30 - New Orleans Pelicans1:00:39 - New York Knicks 1:04:31 - Oklahoma City Thunder1:06:12 - Orlando Magic 1:07:50 - Philadelphia 76ers1:09:18 - Phoenix Suns1:12:06 - Portland Trail Blazers1:13:33 - Sacramento Kings1:18:12 - San Antonio Spurs1:18:33 - Toronto Raptors1:24:11 - Utah Jazz1:30:43 - Washington Wizards1:33:10 - 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 is joined by Alex Squadron (@alex_squadron), the author of Life in the G: Minor League Basketball and the Relentless Pursuit of the NBA. They get into the process and inspiration behind Alex writing this book, some wild G-League stories, the different lifestyles led by minor league basketball players versus NBA players and MUCH more. BUY LIFE IN THE G HERE! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO4:37 - The Birmingham Squadron5:58 - Inspiration for the book8:45 - Betting on yourself11:37 - Getting access to the G-League13:35 - What was the most surreal part of the access18:23 - Gaining the trust of G-League players, coaches, management, etc.25:26 - Player background stories26:27 - Wild G-League stories36:06 - The concept of team-building and winning in the G-League42:09 - Camaraderie in the G-League46:56 - Covering the G-League during Omicron53:46 - G-League lifestyle vs. NBA lifestyle1:03:14 - Writing another book1:09:23 - Closing thoughts on "Life in the G..."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 five—OKAY, SIX—different trade ideas for the NBA's most disappointing squads during the 2023-24 regular season. TIMESTAMPS⬇️INTRO - 0:003:29 - Trade No. 16:09 - Trade No. 213:01 - Trade No. 318:25 - Trade No. 427:17 - Trade No. 531:18 - BONUS TRADE39:04 - 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 SPRINT through every NBA team's biggest need as the unofficially official start of trade season tips off. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO5:55 - Detroit Pistons7:34 - San Antonio Spurs9:53 - Washington Wizards11:48 - Memphis Grizzlies 13:49 - Portland Trail Blazers 15:27 - Charlotte Hornets17:27 - Utah Jazz19:12 - Chicago Bulls21:37 - Atlanta Hawks 23:32 - Toronto Raptors25:33 - Golden State Warriors 28:42 - Phoenix Suns30:13 - Cleveland Cavaliers 32:49 - New Orleans Pelicans34:56 - Brooklyn Nets37:34 - L.A Clippers38:50 - New York Knicks40:32 - Houston Rockets42:22 - Miami Heat44:18 - Sacramento Kings45:59 - Indiana Pacers47:49 - Los Angeles Lakers50:25 - Denver Nuggets51:42 - Dallas Mavericks53:29 - Oklahoma City Thunder55:35 - Philadelphia 76ers57:38 - Orlando Magic59:22 - Milwaukee Bucks1:00:49 - Minnesota Timberwolves1:03:06 - Boston Celtics1:05:25 - 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 offers his thoughts on the Draymond Green suspension as well as the direction of the Golden State Warriors, the play of Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins and what the organization owes Stephen Curry.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 goes through his updated win-loss projections for every NBA team following the conclusion of the In-Season Tournament as well as his reasoning behind each prediction. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:21 - Atlanta Hawks2:40 - Boston Celtics3:25 - Brooklyn Nets4:54 - Charlotte Hornets5:51 - Chicago Bulls7:04 - Cleveland Cavaliers8:12 - Dallas Mavericks9:50 - Denver Nuggets11:53 - Detroit Pistons13:46 - Golden State Warriors16:06 - Houston Rockets18:20 - Indiana Pacers20:27 - L.A. Clippers22:28 - Los Angeles Lakers24:20 - Memphis Grizzlies25:42 - Miami Heat27:34 - Milwaukee Bucks29:05 - Minnesota Timberwolves32:46 - New Orleans Pelicans36:15 - New York Knicks39:57 - Oklahoma City Thunder43:17 - Orlando Magic45:18 - Philadelphia 76ers47:21 - Phoenix Suns49:23 - Portland Trail Blazers50:33 - Sacramento Kings51:32 - San Antonio Spurs52:56 - Toronto Raptors55:31 - Utah Jazz57:56 - 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 talk about *12* NBA teams that they believe are one player away from title contention. First, we begin with our list of inner circle contenders. Then, it's on to our one-player-away candidates. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:22 - Inner Circle Contenders: Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks5:15 - Phoenix Suns14:04 - Philadelphia 76ers21:33 - New Orleans Pelicans31:45 - Golden State Warriors40:16 - Cleveland Cavaliers48:51 - Oklahoma City Thunder59:55 - Sacramento Kings1:04:51 - Los Angeles Lakers, L.A. Clippers1:15:21 - New York Knicks, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic1:25:25 - 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]

After getting to the latest news and rumors, Dan and Grant discuss their big-picture impressions of the NBA In-Season Tournament. Then, they quickly preview the semifinals matchups between the Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans. After that, they get into the Atlanta Hawks' disappointing start to the year, the Zach LaVine injury news and some STAT PADDING. 0:00 - INTRO4:18 - NEWS & RUMORS21:46 - The In-Season Tournament35:31 - Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers42:04 - New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers47:23 - Do the Atlanta Hawks have another level in them?1:03:38 - STAT PADDING1:10:07 - Zach LaVine injury news1:13:30 - BACK TO 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 joined the Setting The Pace (@PacersPodSTP) podcast hosted by Alex Golden (@AlexGoldenNBA) and Alex Facci (@a_facci) to discuss Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers. They cover Indy's play during the In Season Tournament quarterfinals as well as overarching thoughts on the IST overall. They also get into some big-picture discussions about the Pacers' timeline. SUBSCRIBE TO SETTING THE PACE ON APPLE, SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE.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 draft their All-Underpaid NBA teams and then embark on some serious STAT PADDING. Which players have the most 50-point games? Who are the most random players you have a soft spot for? Plus, WOULD-YOU-RATHER madness. And more! FULL BREAKDOWN⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:47 - All-Underpaid NBA Team Criteria4:58 - ALL-UNDERPAID NBA TEAM DRAFT35:41 - STAT PADDING—Which NBA players had their shot blocked the most: Joel Embiid, Jalen Green, Giannis Antetokounmpo, RJ Barrett, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jaden Ivey, Trae Young, Jordan Poole, Anthony Davis, Fred VanVleet and MORE!—Which NBA players had more 50-point games: LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Jamal Crawford, Brandon Jennings, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic, Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, Luka Doncic, Stephen Curry, Damian Lillard and MORE!—Who is the most random NBA player you enjoy watching?—Would you rather have Cade Cunningham on the Celtics or Jaylen Brown on the Pistons?—Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey—Which NBA player's teams have the best record in the elimination games: Jimmy Butler, James Harden, Damian Lillard or Russell Westbrook?—Ja Morant vs. Ben Simmons—Luka Doncic vs. Anthony Edwards—Chet Holmgren and LeBron James vs. Victor Wembanyama and Kyrie Irving—M-O-R-ESUPPORT 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 some NBA teams that have piqued their curiosity in recent weeks, including the Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, Orlando Magic, New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers and more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO5:59 - News and Rumors20:05 - Bouncing around the NBA's biggest surprises and disappontments21:00 - Orlando Magic33:57 - New Orleans Pelicans44:36 - Los Angeles Lakers49:39 - Sacramento Kings1:01:46 - Cleveland Cavaliers1:13:01 - Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder1:31:12 - 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]

MAIL TIME. After discussing Mark Cuban selling the Dallas Mavericks and the latest Josh Giddey news, Dan answers YOUR questions. This latest trip around the NBA covers the Rookie of the Year case for Ausar Thompson while pitting him against Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren, trade targets for the Memphis Grizzlies, a surprise destination for Pascal Siakam (The Knicks!), the NBA In-Season Tournament and SO MUCH MORE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:25 - News: Mark Cuban sells Mavericks, Josh Giddey allegations update14:19 - The NBA In-Season Tournament20:34 - Can the Memphis Grizzlies trade for Mitchell Robinson?, Other big-man targets29:20 - Is Pascal Siakam a good fit on the New York Knicks?38:02 - Is the New Orleans Pelicans floor-spacing to blame for Zion Williamson not getting to the foul line as often?42:01 - Which rules from other sports should the NBA adopt?45:48 - Can Ausar Thompson beat Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren in the NBA Rookie of the Year race?52:50 - Are the Oklahoma City Thunder giving up on Ousmane Dieng?58:59 - Questions about Dan!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 joined 'Serbian Corner' of the DNVR network to speak with host Miroslav Cuk (@MiroslavCuk) about the NBA's top teams in the Western Conference. First, Dan provides some thoughts on the Josh Giddey allegations. After that, Miroslav puts West teams into tiers and asks Dan for his thoughts on where the Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, LA Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs and Utah Jazz. SUBSCRIBE TO THE 'SERBIAN CORNER' ON APPLE, SPOTIFY (https://open.spotify.com/show/4lOG0zhK0C6MIoGVrvgnyS) AND YOUTUBE AND ON TWITTER @SerbianCorner.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 one thing, development, player, etc. that has impressed them this season for EVERY NBA team in the Eastern Conference. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:44 - Atlanta Hawks, Jalen Johnson8:50 - Boston Celtics, Drive-and-Kicks, Kristaps Porzingis13:35 - Brooklyn Nets, Cam Thomas, Dorian Finney-Smith, Lonnie Walker IV18:14 - Charlotte Hornets, Brandon Miller23:19 - Chicago Bulls, Forcing Turnovers, Alex Caruso27:53 - Cleveland Cavaliers, Offensive Pace, Max Strus, Evan Mobley32:25 - Detroit Pistons, Ausar Thompson41:31 - Indiana Pacers, Half-Court Offense, Tyrese Haliburton, Bruce Brown49:22 - Miami Heat, Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler54:25 - Milwaukee Bucks, Defense, Brook Lopez59:41 - New York Knicks, Mitchell Robinson1:04:33 - Orlando Magic, Defense1:08:45 - Philadelphia 76ers, Tyrese Maxey1:13:57 - Toronto Raptors, Scottie Barnes1:17:49 - Washington Wizards, Bilal CoulibalySUPPORT 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 one thing, development, player, etc. that has impressed them this season for EVERY NBA team in the Western Conference.TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:56 - Dallas Mavericks6:00 - Denver Nuggets9:41 - Golden State Warriors15:28 - Houston Rockets18:11 - LA Clippers22:20 - Los Angeles Lakers28:02 - Memphis Grizzlies32:05 - Minnesota Timberwolves35:16 - New Orleans Pelicans40:33 - Oklahoma City Thunder49:32 - Phoenix Suns56:01 - Portland Trail Blazers1:01:27 - Sacramento Kings1:07:29 - San Antonio Spurs1:13:25 - Utah Jazz1:19:41 - 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 hopped on the Red Nation Hoops podcast (@RedNationHoops) with Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) to discuss the short- AND long-term outlooks of the Houston Rockets, including the importance of the Alperen Sengun breakout. SUBSCRIBE TO RED NATION HOOPS ON APPLE, SPOTIFYAND YOUTUBE!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 hopped on the Knicks Film School podcast (@KnickFilmSkool) with Andrew Claudio (@AndrewJClaudio_) to discuss not only the New York Knicks, but the Indiana Pacers, Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, New Orleans Pelicans and much more! SUBSCRIBE TO KNICKS FILM SCHOOL ON APPLE, SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:54 - Are the Rockets #good? 6:14 - Is the Timberwolves defense for real?10:10 - Are the Pacers the best offensive show in the NBA?12:31 - Can Knicks fans enjoy watching Obi & be fine he's not on the Knicks?20:12 - When do we start worrying about the Clippers or the Suns?22:01 - Is this the final year of this version of the Pelicans?27:10 - Is the Bucks defense getting better?31:09 - Does OKC have a Josh Giddey problem?32:25 - Does Cleveland's starting 5 need an adjustment?36:20 - Dan's thoughts on RJ, Mitch, Brunson & the Knicks start to the season51:54 - Mt. Rushmore of League Pass teams to "must see"54:02 - Are the Miami Heat gonna do this to us again?56:36 - How unstoppable is the healthy version of 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 and Grant spotlight concerns for every NBA team in the Western Conference to start the 2023-24 NBA season and decide whether it's time to seriously worry about them. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:41 - Dallas Mavericks5:45 - Denver Nuggets9:26 - Golden State Warriors15:13 - Houston Rockets17:56 - LA Clippers22:05 - Los Angeles Lakers27:47 - Memphis Grizzlies31:50 - Minnesota Timberwolves35:01 - New Orleans Pelicans40:18 - Oklahoma City Thunder49:17 - Phoenix Suns55:46 - Portland Trail Blazers1:01:12 - Sacramento Kings1:07:14 - San Antonio Spurs1:13:10 - Utah Jazz1:19:16 - 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 spotlight concerns for every NBA team in the Eastern Conference to start the 2023-24 NBA season and decide whether it's time to seriously worry about them. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO7:08 - News and Rumors16:00 - PEACE OR PANIC?!16:30 - Atlanta Hawks18:58 - Boston Celtics23:07 - Brooklyn Nets27:02 - Charlotte Hornets32:35 - Chicago Bull39:47 - Cleveland Cavaliers43:53 - Detroit Pistons49:49 - Indiana Pacers52:58 - Miami Heat58:48 - Milwaukee Bucks1:06:48 - New York Knicks1:10:28 - Orlando Magic1:15:40 - Philadelphia 76ers1:20:08 - Toronto Raptors1:26:51 - 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]

MAIL TIME. Dan answers YOUR questions. This latest journey around the NBA covers the rise of the Houston Rockets, a deep dive into the Milwaukee Bucks defense and how to fix it, Jalen Suggs' breakout, trade targets for the Orlando Magic, a look at Keyonte George's ceiling on the Utah Jazz and MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO5:13 - CROWDSOURCING!6:56 - NEWS: Kelly Oubre Jr. injury + Should the NBA draft be two days?13:25 - Why didn't the NBA use divisions for the in-season tournament?17:18 - Who will be stronger and more physical by the prime of their career: Victor Wembanyama, Evan Mobley or Chet Holmgren?19:55 - Is OG Anunoby a good trade target for the Indiana Pacers?27:13 - What is Keyonte George's ceiling on the Utah Jazz?30:57 - Is Jalen Suggs breaking out?35:06 - Best trade targets for the Orlando Magic39:42 - Is Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's defense underrated?44:33 - What's up with the Milwaukee Bucks defense?49:20 - Which surprise teams will sustain their play? Which struggling teams will turn things around?54:56 - What's the best San Antonio Spurs lineup so far?55:53 - What's the Los Angeles Lakers free-throw differential?58:12 - What's driving the success of the Houston Rockets?1:03:54 - A peak behind the editing curtainSUPPORT 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 give you 70-PLUS MINUTES of our 'Stat Padding' segment. We're talking Hall of Fame probability from Basketball-Reference, NBA word association, 'Guess That Player!,' Stephen Curry and LeBron James hypotheticals, a Draymond Green vs. Ben Simmons off-the-walls scenario, statistical over/unders for players, terrible NBA draft takes and MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO/ PUPPY TALK6:01 - STAT PADDING6:17 - Guess That Player!27:36 - 25-point seasons31:40 - Player over/unders35:34 - Draymond Green with a backpack or Ben Simmons free throws?37:12 - Stephen Curry on the Miami Heat or LeBron James on the Golden State Warriors40:02 - Klay Thompson or Draymond Green?41:56 - Hall of Fame probability quiz48:11 - Which NBA rookies were you most wrong about?51:14 - Which NBA player has these tattoos56:11 - NBA word association1:07:03 - Start, bench, cut NBA signature moves1:11:44 - Guess these NBA nicknamesSUPPORT 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 latest NBA injury news and answer a mailbag question about the future of title contenders. Then, they bounce around the league to discuss teams and players who have stuck out to them the most so far. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:07 - Injury news and updates11:08 - Will younger NBA teams start winning titles?21:04 - Oklahoma City Thunder23:22 - Chet Holmgren32:03 - Minnesota Timberwolves47:01 - Jalen Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks53:38 - RJ Barrett, New York Knicks1:03:28 - Milwaukee Bucks, MarJon Beauchamp1:11:41 - 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]

MAIL TIME. Dan answers YOUR questions that cover James Harden, the Milwaukee Bucks defense, Scottie Barnes' breakout and the future of the Toronto Raptors, Zach LaVine trade destinations, the Phoenix Suns, the CJ McCollum injury and evolution and MUCH MORE. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️0:00 - INTRO4:00 - NBA City Edition Jerseys7:25 - Jaden Ivey and the Detroit Pistons12:35 - Jalen Johnson, Dallas Mavericks, Washington Wizards18:15 - James Harden, Draymond Green25:02 - Milwaukee Bucks defense28:59 - Building a 10-man rotation with healthy Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies and Detroit Pistons players31:33 - Time to worry about the Phoenix Suns?36:20 - Time to worry about the Miami Heat?42:20 - Utah Jazz trade targets50:22 - Impressions of Scottie Barnes, Can the Toronto Raptors keep him AND Pascal Siakam?1:00:52 - Zach LaVine trade destinations1:09:20 - CJ McCollum's play and injury, the New Orleans Pelicans1:14:08 - You have THREE NBA wishes...1:17:13 - The origin of our love for Frank Ntilikina1:19:49 - What should the league rename the NBA Cup?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 gives his thoughts on the NBA in-season tournament and then runs through 25 players who are currently breaking out to start the 2023-24 regular season. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:29 - The NBA In-Season Tournament11:40 - Deep Cut Breakouts17:32 - Second Year Breakouts20:10 - Third Year Breakouts25:15 - "Oh, You Though Their Contracts Were Bad?!" Breakouts30:44 - Continuation of Leaps from Last Year36:23 - Stardom Bound Breakouts44:39 - Superstars Re-Breaking Out?!?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 cover every angle of the James Harden trade. What does it mean for the Philadelphia 76ers? Are the L.A. Clippers among the top NBA title contenders now? Which star might Philly target? What's the NBA's championship pecking order? All this, and more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️

Dan and Grant use hyperbole to get into some of their most critical takeaways, thoughts, musings, observations and predictions for the Eastern Conference. We also respond to your NBA hot takes. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO/CRITERIA2:21 - Brooklyn Nets6:09 - Chicago Bulls12:49 - Atlanta Hawks16:41 - Detroit Pistons, Cade Cunningham22:07 - Washington Wizards26:38 - James Harden, Philadelphia 76ers, L.A. Clippers31:08 - Orlando Magic, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero35:49 - Milwaukee Bucks40:03 - Cleveland Cavaliers, Evan Mobley43:26 - Miami Heat45:38 - Boston Celtics 49:07 - Toronto Raptors52:09 - 'HOT OR NOT?!' SUBMISSIONS—Dallas Mavericks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks—Oklahoma City Thunder—Memphis Grizzlies—Jason Kidd, Mavs again—Four 50-plus-win teams in the Western Conference?—Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, Kevin Durant—Brandin Podziemski —Grizzlies—Russell Westbrook—Cade Cunningham—Indiana Pacers—Mavs, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers—Washington Wizards—New Orleans Pelicans—Atlanta Hawks—Zion Williamson, Kevin Durant, Paul George—Anthony Davis—Jordan Poole—Devin BookerSUPPORT 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]

LET'S OVERREACT, PART 1. Dan and Grant use hyperbole to get into some of their most critical takeaways, thoughts, musings, observations and predictions following the open two days of 2023-24 NBA regular season action. FIRST UP: The Western Conference. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO4:15 - CRITERIA6:33 - Memphis Grizzlies, Steven Adams13:03 - Portland Trail Blazers, Robert Williams III20:30 - Denver Nuggets, Michael Porter Jr.29:32 - Golden State Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga40:57 - Utah Jazz, Keyonte George47:01 - San Antonio Spurs, Victor Wembanyama57:02 - Dallas Mavericks, Dereck Lively, Devin Vassell1:03:58 - Phoenix Suns, Devin Booker1:09:38 - 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 is joined by freelance NBA writer and salary-cap enthusiast David Brandon (@birdrightsnba) to discuss the flurry of recent extensions. They also get into the players who were eligible for rookie extensions and did not sign them. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:23 - Why did we get so many extensions?5:18 - The Giannis Antetokounmpo extension10:30 - The Jaden McDaniels extension, Future of the Timberwolves16:48 - The Josh Green extension23:40 - The Onyeka Okongwu extension, No extension for Saddiq Bey27:51 - The Cole Anthony extension35:19 - The Deni Avdija extension38:43 - The Zeke Nnaji extension43:26 - The Zach Collins extension47:47 - The Aaron Nesmith extension51:19 - Aleksej Pokusevski52:18 - James Wiseman, The Pistons56:03 - No extension for Immanuel Quickley1:01:53 - No extension for Tyrese Maxey, The Sixers' future1:05:21 - No extension for Patrick Williams1:08:13 - No extension for Isaac Okoro, Other non-extensionsSUPPORT 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 Miami Heat podcaster and fan Allana Tachauer (@AllanaTachauer) to talk about...the 2023-24 Miami Heat! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:01 - Miami's 2023 Finals run4:48 - The departures of Max Strus and Gabe Vincent5:59 - Kyle Lowry and Tyler Herro reactions to being in trade rumors7:46 - The continued development of Tyler Herro11:43 - Josh Richardson, Thomas Bryant, Kevin Love14:03 - Is Duncan Robinson back???14:48 - Bam Adebayo taking it to the next level17:18 - Can the Heat meaningfully improve the off3ense, or do they need a trade?19:54 - Early impressions of Jaime Jacquez Jr.22:14 - Role expectations for Nikola Jovic23:02 - Any concerns about the defense26:03 - How many threes will Jimmy Butler hit? His aging curve28:41 - Are the Heat prepared to make a midseason trade?32:43 - Be more excited about Josh Richardson, DAMMIT33:45 - The 10-man rotation35:34 - Best crunch-time unit37:14 - Weirdo lineups we want to see38:51 - Win total predictions, Where do the Heat 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 Bobby Manning (@RealBobManning) from CLNS Media and The Garden Report podcast for a deep dive into one of the NBA's most polarizing teams for the 2023-24 season: The 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 - INTRO1:44 - What prompted the Celtics' aggressive offseason?8:32 - The Kristaps Porzingis fit23:18 - The Jrue Holiday fit32:49 - Can Jaylen Brown evolve?37:18 - Is Jayson Tatum officially able to drive the offense as a passer?43:21 - The importance of Derrick White?47:32 - Payton Pritchard's role, Who are the Celtics' seventh and eighth most important players?52:41 - The 10-man rotation, Lamar Stevens, Oshae Brissett, Neemias Queta, Jordan Walsh, Wenyen Gabriel55:43 - Best crunch-time lineup, How often will the Celtics play with two bigs?, The pressure on Joe Mazzulla1:01:33 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:03:48 - Win total predictions1:05:11- Toughest matchups for Boston1:10:52 - Dalano BantonSUPPORT 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 2023-24 Minnesota Timberwolves and the high-stakes NBA regular season they're about to embark upon. SUBSCRIBE TO THE DANE MORE NBA PODCAST HERE AND THE FLAGRANT HOWLS PODCAST HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:42 - How much do we read into last season?3:59 - Changes to the offense8:08 - Can Rudy Gobert evolve on offense?, Who does he need to be on offense?13:11 - Karl-Anthony Towns giving short answers to the media, What do the Wolves need him to do this season?19:37 - The continued development of Naz Reid21:38 - Which dual-big combination is most concerning? Which is most intriguing?25:01 - Will the Wolves ever run one-big lineups?27:03 - Does Kyle Anderson have a future in Minnesota?30:43 - The continued development of Anthony Edwards38:03 - How will Jaden McDaniels' role change on offense? Will he sign an extension?48:07 - The importance of Nickeil Alexander-Walker53:06 - Leonard Miller, Josh Minott, Wendell Moore Jr.59:16 - Are the Wolves cursed???, New ownership1:02:07 - The 10-man rotation1:05:03 - Best crunch-time unit1:06:49 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:08:56 - Win total predictions, Where do the Timberwolves stack up in the Western Conference, Final thoughts on the Wolves' directionSUPPORT 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]