Hardwood Knocks
1,026 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 394 ratingsHardwood Knocks is a totally, completely, thoroughly fun AF NBA podcast in which Bleacher Report's Dan Favale and Grant Hughes analyze the ins, outs, ups, downs and, heck, even diagonals of The Association. FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE⬇️
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Episodes
Orlando Magic 2023-24 Lookahead
September 13, 2023 08:45 - 1 hour - 84 MBDan is joined by Kyle from Court Cousins: An Orlando Magic NBA Podcast (@Court_Cousins) to discuss—YOU GUESSED IT—everything and anything about the 2023-24 Orlando Magic. SUBSCRIBE TO COURT COUSINS on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS24xb3LSYbzzTBtE3ASLvg. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 4:16 - General impressions of the Magic offseason 7:17 - Breaking down the role of Joe Ingles 10:23 - Anthony Black's fit and role 15:11 - Is Markelle Fultz the point guard of the future? 20:37 - Jett H...
Charlotte Hornets 2023-24 Lookahead
September 11, 2023 08:45 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBDan is joined by Konata Edwards (@NataTheScribe) from CBS Sports to discuss everything and anything about the 2023-24 Charlotte Hornets. FOLLOW KONATA ON BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/natathescribe.bsky.social. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:56 - The sale of the team and its implications 4:13 - The Kai Jones video 5:58 - What is this team's direction? 8:40 - Why did the Hornets draft Brandon Miller instead of Scoot Henderson? 13:24 - What type of role will Brandon Miller have as a rookie? 1...
Washington Wizards 2023-24 Lookahead
September 08, 2023 15:41 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBDan is joined by Matt Modderno (@MattModderno) from the Bleav in Wizards podcast (@BleavinWizards) to discuss the 2023-24 Washington Wizards and the beginning stages of their rebuild. SUBSCRIBE TO THE BLEAV IN WIZARDS pod here: https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-wizards/. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:01 - The Teardown! 4:21 - Did the Wizards get enough when they blew it up? 9:37 - Preparing Bilal Coulibaly experience 15:07 - Is Wes Unseld Jr. on the hot seat? 18:04 - The continued development o...
Cleveland Cavaliers 2023-24 Lookahead
September 06, 2023 08:45 - 1 hour - 69 MBDan is joined by Justin Rowan (@Cavsanda) from The Chase Down Podcast (@ChaseDownPod) to discuss everything you need to know about the 2023-24 Cleveland Cavaliers. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHASEDOWN PODCAST HERE: https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/podcasts. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:51 - Reflecting on the Cavs' 2022-23 season 8:11 - Impressions of Cleveland's offseason 11:42 - Biggest concern for the roster 18:16 - The role of Caris LeVert without Ricky Rubio 21:58 - The development of Evan Mobley 34:0...
Sacramento Kings 2023-24 Lookahead
September 04, 2023 08:45 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBDan and Grant are joined by Greg Wissinger (@gwiss) from The Kings Herald (@thekingsherald) to discuss everything about the 2023-24 Sacramento Kings. Support The Kings Herald here: https://kingsherald.com/ TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:01 - General impressions of the Kings offseason 3:58 - The Domantas Sabonis renegotiate-and-extend 15:27 - Does Sabonis have another level to hit? 20:26 - The defense 22:41 - Impact of Sasha Vezenkov 25:02 - The development of Keegan Murray 28:06 - Does Davion M...
Atlanta Hawks 2023-24 Lookahead
September 01, 2023 08:45 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBDan is joined by Lauren Williams (@WilliamsLaurenL) from the Atlanta Journal Constitution to break down the 2023-24 Atlanta Hawks. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:23 - Offseason impressions 6:54 - The Quin Snyder hire 10:31 - Functional changes to expect under Snyder 15:09 - The Dejounte Murray fit entering Year 2 19:38 - Is Trae Young underrated? 24:29 - The development of AJ Griffin 28:51 - Clint Capela and Onyeka Okongwu 31:24 - Extensions for Okongwu and Saddiq Bey? 33:01 - A bigger role for...
Houston Rockets 2023-24 Lookahead
August 30, 2023 08:35 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBDan is joined by Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) from Red Nation Hoops to break down everything about the 2023-24 Houston Rockets. SUBSCRIBE TO HIS INDEPENDENT NEWS LETTER FOR MORE AWESOME ROCKETS COVERAGE HERE: https://t.co/R2FBmIxTMg. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - Intro 2:49 - General impressions of the Rockets offseason 6:49 - Can the Rockets rein in Dillon Brooks on offense? 13:04 - Who benefits the most from the arrival of Fred VanVleet? 14:47 - How will the Rockets change under Ime Udoka? 20:49 - Roo...
Milwaukee Bucks 2023-24 Lookahead
August 28, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 74 MBDan is joined by Ti Windisch (@TiWindisch) of the Gyro Step Podcast ( @WatchGSPN ) to break down everything about the 2023-24 Milwaukee Bucks. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 3:36 - Why are the Bucks so nerve-wracking on a national level? 8:38 - General impressions of the Bucks offseason 12:36 - Impact of Malik Beasley and Jae Crowder 17:01 - Mike Budenholzer's exit/Adrian Grffin's arrival 23:46 - The fifth starter 27:03 - Any concern about Giannis Antetokounmpo's left knee 29:16 - How will Gianni...
Detroit Pistons 2023-24 Lookahead
August 24, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBDan is joined by Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) from Detroit Bad Boys to break down the 2023-24 Detroit Pistons. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:17 - General impressions of the Pistons offseason 7:06 - The Monty Williams hire 12:37 - Rookie year role for Ausar Thompson 17:16 - The development of Cade Cunningham 20:44 - Is a Jaden Ivey leap coming? 24:46 - Let's talk about 28:48 - WE ARE SMITTEN WITH JALEN DUREN 34:02 - Early impressions of James Wiseman 36:42 - The fit of Marcus Sasser 38:25 - Do...
2023 NBA Offseason Grades: Mavs, Rockets, Grizzlies, Pelicans & Spurs
August 22, 2023 08:30 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBDan and Grant deliver their 2023 NBA offseaosn grades for the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 3:16 - Dallas Mavericks 10:42 - Houston Rockets 22:23 - Memphis Grizzlies 29:36 - New Orleans Pelicans 40:17 - San Antonio Spurs SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOC...
2023 NBA Offseason Grades: Warriors, Clippers, Lakers, Suns & Kings
August 21, 2023 08:35 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBDan and Grant deliver their 2023 NBA offseason grades for the Golden State Warriors, LA Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:58 - Golden State Warriors 10:43 - LA Clippers 17:39 - Los Angeles Lakers 24:21 - Phoenix Suns 31:16 - Sacramento Kings SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TIKTOK: @...
2023 NBA Offseason Grades: Nuggets, Timberwolves, Thunder, Blazers & Jazz
August 18, 2023 08:15 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBDan and Grant deliver their 2023 NBA offseason grades for the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ Nuggets (3:19) Timberwolves (14:33) Thunder (24:28) Blazers (33:01) Jazz (41:02) SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER @HardwoodKnocks IG: ...
James Harden vs. Daryl Morey: Part 9,486,731
August 17, 2023 08:15 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBDan is joined by Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) of Red Nation Hoops to discuss James Harden vs. Daryl Morey, NBA trade demands, the future of Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia Sixers and more! SUBSCRIBE TO RED NATION HOOPS: https://www.rednationhoops.com SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER @HardwoodKnocks IG: @hardwood...
2023 NBA Offseason Grades: Bulls, Cavs, Pistons, Pacers & Bucks
August 14, 2023 08:15 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBDan and Grant deliver their 2023 NBA offseason grades for the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:03 - Chicago Bulls 8:11 - Cleveland Cavaliers 12:32 - Detroit Pistons 17:37 - Indiana Pacers 24:47 - Milwaukee Bucks SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TIKTOK: @hardwo...
James Harden vs The Sixers is Getting Ugly
August 13, 2023 16:33 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBDan discusses the latest "breaking" news on James Harden vs. the Philadelphia 76ers. PLUS: AN ANNOUNCEMENT! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ INTRO/ANNOUNCEMENT: 0:00 James Harden vs. Daryl Morey: 3:12 SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER @HardwoodKnocks IG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale GRANT'S TWITTER: @...
2023 NBA Offseason Grades: Hawks, Hornets, Heat, Magics & Wizards
August 11, 2023 08:31 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBDan and Grant deliver their 2023 NBA offseason grades for the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 4:42 - Atlanta Hawks 11:15 - Charlotte Hornets 17:43 - Miami Heat 23:53 - Orlando Magic 30:01 - Washington Wizards SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfav...
2023 NBA Offseason Grades; Celtics, Nets, Knicks, Sixers & Raptors
August 09, 2023 21:10 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBDan and Grant deliver their 2023 NBA offseason grades for the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:39 - Boston Celtics 11:51 - Brooklyn Nets 16:07 - New York Knicks 28:41 - Philadelphia 76ers 36:29 - Toronto Raptors SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG:...
MAILBAG: Best NBA Training Camp Battles, Devin Vassell's Ceiling, Anthony Edwards' Passing
August 08, 2023 06:20 - 1 hour - 48 MBDan tackles questions that cover the fit between Julius Randle and RJ Barrett, the future of the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs, the value of Devin Vassell, the next step for Anthony Edwards, the most interesting 2023 NBA training camp battles and MUCH MORE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 4:13 - Who's more likely to get traded: Julius Randle or RJ Barrett? 9:47 - Should the Minnesota Timberwolves trade Rudy Gobert or Karl-Anthony Towns: 15:29 - Realistic expectations for John Collins...
Drafting The Best NBA Players Age 23 And Younger
August 04, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBDan and Grant collaborate on some PEAK NBA offseason content by drafting the best players age 23 or younger as if they're landing them for the rest of their careers. Ages are accurate as of August 2, 2023. Let's do this. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 - Intro/We missed you Grant! 4:49 - Criteria 8:16 - No. 1 11:37 - No. 2 15:58 - No. 3 19:44 - No. 4 24:34 - No. 5 28:32 - No. 6 34:16 - No. 7 37:08 - No. 8 41:31 - No. 9 42:46 - No. 10 47:57 - No. 11 50:35 - No. 12 53:33 - No. 13 56:46 - No. 14 1:0...
Basketball Feelings with Katie Heindl
August 02, 2023 08:15 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBDan is joined by Katie Heindl (@wtevs), the author of the wildly popular Basketball Feelings Substack, to discuss her upcoming book, her NBA "Exits" series, offseason superlatives, the Toronto Raptors, the Boston Celtics, the LA Clippers, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Atlanta Hawks and much more. SUBSCRIBE TO BASKETBALL FEELINGS: https://basketballfeelings.substack.com. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO/Did Katie really survive NINE days in Las Vegas? 4:46 - Katie is writing a book! She takes us inside...
Reacting to the Weakest Link in Every NBA Starting 5
August 01, 2023 06:19 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBDan provides his thoughts and reactions to "The Weakest Link in Every NBA Team's Start 5." SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
4 NBA Teams Nobody is Talking About + The Future Of James Harden And The Sixers
July 28, 2023 08:15 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBDan is joined by Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from The NBA Podcast, Forbes and Liberty Ballers to discuss the latest on the James Harden and Philadelphia 76ers situation. After that, they dig into four NBA teams that have been overlooked this offseason and then wrap up with a conversation about superstar trade demands and the future of supermax contracts. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:47 - James Harden, Philadelphia 76ers 25:03 - Charlotte Hornets 36:40 - Chicago Bulls 45:38 - Milwaukee Bucks 54:...
Jaylen Brown Extension + Mini Mailbag
July 26, 2023 08:05 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBDan analyzes whether the Boston Celtics made a mistake with the Jaylen Brown extension and what his deal means for supermax candidates moving forward. After that, it's on to a miniature mailbag. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:17 - Did the Boston Celtics overpay Jaylen Brown?/Will supermax-extension standards increase under the new CBA? 16:27 - Why aren't NBA teams more aggressive with offer sheets for rival restricted free agents? 21:04 - Is Jalen Suggs a bust? 23:22 - How do you tell if a pros...
Should The Cavs Trade Donovan Mitchell?
July 25, 2023 19:40 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBONE QUESTION MINI POD ALERT. Should the Cleveland Cavaliers trade Donovan Mitchell? Tim Bontemps of ESPN thinks so. Dan disagrees. And he's here to explain why. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITT...
MAILBAG: Point Devin Booker, Superteams, Top Offseasons, Best Joel Embiid Landing Spots
July 21, 2023 08:29 - 55 minutes - 38.6 MBDan dives into a mailbag that covers the best Joel Embiid trade destinations, NBA teams that had the best offseason, how Devin Booker will fare running the Phoenix Suns offense, funky Team USA lineups, the 2024 offseason, the future of Superteams and much more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:15 - INTRO 1:53 - Who is the most overrated NBA head coach? 4:59 - Is the 2024 NBA offseason going to suck? 10:41 - Are people underestimating the ability of Devin Booker to run point for the Phoenix Suns? 20:33 - Which ...
Raptors Future, Siakam Trade Rumors and NBA Teams Flying Under the Radar
July 19, 2023 08:01 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBDan is joined by Esfandiar Baraheni (@JustEsBaraheni) from SDPN Sports to talk about the Toronto Raptors, Pascal Siakam trade rumors and a few NBA teams not getting enough shine this offseason—including the New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, New Orleans Pelicans, Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 4:23 - Toronto Raptors direction 9:46 - Pascal Siakam trade rumors 14:03 - Pascal Siakam trade packages 21:36 - Most likely Pascal Siakam outcomes 24:33 - The development...
The Joel Embiid Trade Request Is Coming
July 17, 2023 22:38 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBDan discusses the recent comments made by Joel Embiid that hints at an uncertain future with the Philadelphia 76ers. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad ...
Bouncin' Around, Part 2: Pacers, Cavs, Warriors, Lakers, Mavs, Scoot, Hornets, Wemby
July 14, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBDan and Grant discuss their offseason impressions of the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs, Scoot Henderson, Brandon Miller, the Charlotte Hornets and more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:18 - Golden State Warriors 9:10 - Los Angeles Lakers 17:13 - Dallas Mavericks 27:14 - Indiana Pacers 38:30 - Cleveland Cavaliers 43:57 - San Antonio Spurs 55:50 - Scoot Henderson/Portland Trail Blazers/Charlotte Hornets SUPPORT T...
Bouncin' Around, Part 1: Pascal Siakam Rumors, In-Season Tourney, Heat, Suns, Nuggets, MORE
July 12, 2023 04:23 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBDan and Grant bounce around the NBA rumor, news and offseason mill. Part 1 covers the new In-Season Tournament, Damian Lillard trades, Pascal Siakam trade rumors, the Phoenix Suns championship stock, the Denver Nuggets, the Dejounte Murray extension and outlook for the Atlanta Hawks, the Miami Heat offseason and more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 6:43 - In-Season Tournament 16:01 - Damian Lillard/Portland Trail Blazers 25:24 - Miami Heat 30:34 - Dejounte Murray extension/Atlanta Hawks 39:33 - P...
MAILBAG: Damian Lillard to OKC?!, Best Remaining Free Agents, Bucks PGs, Spurs, What Ifs?!
July 07, 2023 09:17 - 54 minutes - 37.9 MBDan dives into a mailbag that covers the latest Damian Lillard trade rumors, a potential deal that lands Dame with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Milwaukee Bucks' guard situation, the San Antonio Spurs' rotation, summer league memories, NBA draft pick development and much more! TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:20 - Latest Damian Lillard trade rumors 17:41 - Dame to the Oklahoma City Thunder? 26:23 - Best remaining NBA free agents 28:51 - Hamidou Diallo 31:19 - All-Time "Too Good for Summer L...
DAMIAN LILLARD REQUESTED A TRADE
July 01, 2023 19:07 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBDan breaks down all the angles of the Damian Lillard trade request, including the best destinations and offers, and whether the Portland Trail Blazers should consider sending him to a team not on his list of preferred destinations. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITT...
2023 NBA Free Agency Reactions, Part 4
July 01, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 38 MBIn Part 4 of our live 2023 NBA free agency show, Dan runs solo for a few minutes to discuss the remaining free-agency landscape, the San Antonio Spurs, Austin Reaves and more. After that, he's joined by The NBA Podcast's Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) to discuss the James Harden situation, potential trades to the LA Clippers and the future of the Philadelphia 76ers. Finally, they react to the FRED VANVLEET MEGA CONTRACT while putting a bow on their finals thoughts from Day 1 of the free agency pro...
2023 NBA Free Agency Reactions, Part 3
July 01, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 32.4 MBIn Part 3 of their live 2023 NBA free agency show, Dan and Grant react to every rumor and signing while tackling some big picture questions. This one continues with the Detroit Pistons' outlook and lack of moves. It closes with our favorites and least favorite contracts so far, and with Grant departing before the fourth and FINAL part. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z...
2023 NBA Free Agency Reactions, Part 2
July 01, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBIn Part 2 of their 2023 NBA free agency live show, Dan and Grant react to every signing and rumor, beginning with Jakob Poeltl returning to the Toronto Raptors. This cuts off after some Detroit Pistons and Joe Harris talk. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @...
2023 NBA Free Agency Reactions, Part 1
July 01, 2023 02:35 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBIn Part 1 of our 2023 NBA free agency live show, Dan and Grant react to every signing and rumor. This one cuts off right before the Jakob Poeltl signing. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @S...
2023 NBA Offseason Lookaheads: Bulls, Cavs, Pistons, Pacers, Bucks
June 28, 2023 10:02 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBDan and Grant preview the 2023 NBA offseason for the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 4:48 - Chicago Bulls 15:44 - Cleveland Cavaliers 21:54 - Detroit Pistons 30:59 - Indiana Pacers 40:27 - Milwaukee Bucks SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale ...
2023 NBA Offseason Lookaheads: Nuggets, Wolves, Thunder, Blazers, Jazz
June 27, 2023 19:59 - 57 minutes - 40 MBDan and Grant preview the 2023 NBA offseason for Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 4:06 - Denver Nuggets 13:08 - Minnesota Timberwolves 23:59 - Oklahoma City Thunder 33:04 - Portland Trail Blazers 46:14 - Utah Jazz SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL...
2023 NBA Draft Takeaways and Trade Reactions
June 23, 2023 06:17 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBDan and Grant discuss all their most significant observations coming out of the 2023 NBA Draft. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:47 - Chris Paul - Jordan Poole trade 13:44 - Washington Wizards 19:14 - Dallas Mavericks 23:18 - Oklahoma City Thunder 27:59 - Are older NBA rookies en vogue?/ 33:58 - The fall of Cam Whitmore 38:06 - Is the NBA approaching a moral dilemma? 43:13 - Charlotte Hornets/Brandon Miller 48:36 - Portland Trail Blazers, Damian Lillard, Scoot Henderson 57:07 - Orlando Magic...
Kristaps Porzingis-Marcus Smart Trade Reaction & Community 2023 NBA Mock Draft
June 22, 2023 09:36 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBMarcus Smart is now in the Memphis Grizzlies! Kristaps Porzingis is a member of the Boston Celtics! Tyus Jones is on the suddenly rebuilding Washington Wizards! GOOD. LORD. Dan breaks down the fallout from this three-team trade. After that, it's on to the first annual HARDWOOD KNOCKS LISTENER 2023 NBA MOCK DRAFT! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:16 - Kristaps Porzingis/Marcus Smart Trade Details 4:28 - Washington Wizards 10:34 Memphis Grizzlies 19:02 - Boston Celtics 29:58 - Hardwood Knocks Commun...
2023 NBA Offseason Lookaheads: Mavs, Rockets, Grizzlies, Pelicans, Spurs
June 21, 2023 09:03 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBDan and Grant go deep on the 2023 NBA offseason outlooks for the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:23 - Dallas Mavericks 13:42 - Houston Rockets 21:41 - Memphis Grizzlies 31:27 - New Orleans Pelicans 40:23 - San Antonio Spurs SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ...
2023 NBA Offseason Lookaheads: Hawks, Hornets, Heat, Magic, Wizards
June 20, 2023 19:59 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBDan and Grant preview the 2023 NBA offseason for the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 3:28 - Atlanta Hawks 15:31 - Charlotte Hornets 27:58 - Miami Heat 40:26 - Orlando Magic 52:56 - Washington Wizards SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfava...
BRADLEY BEAL TRADE REACTION
June 18, 2023 22:21 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBDan breaks down every angle of the Bradley Beal trade. What does the Phoenix Suns offense look like? Will Deandre Ayton be dealt next? What are the Washington Wizards doing? Which teams might trade for Chris Paul? All this, and more! SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWI...
2023 NBA Offseason Lookaheads: Dubs, Clippers, Lakers, Suns, Kings
June 16, 2023 09:49 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBDan and Grant preview the 2023 NBA offseason for the Golden State Warriors, L.A. Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - iNTRO 4:03 - Golden State Warriors 21:34 - L.A. Clippers 36:23 - Los Angeles Lakers 53:38 - Phoenix Suns 1:12:08 - Sacramento Kings SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @...
The Best Bradley Beal Trade Destinations
June 15, 2023 08:38 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBDan discusses the latest Bradley Beal rumors, including the difficulty of moving his contract and the best offer EVERY NBA TEAM might be willing to field. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - Bradley Beal rumors, his value, his contract, the direction of the Washington Wizards etc. 10:00 - The Best Bradley Beal trade destinations SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL...
The Denver Nuggets Did It! Plus, the Future of the Heat, Pelicans Rumors, Raptors Outlook
June 13, 2023 21:42 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBDan and Grant put a bow on the 2023 NBA Finals. They get into Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., the team-building process and what's next. After that, it's on to the future of the Miami Heat, some New Orleans Pelicans rumors and the Toronto Raptors hiring Darko Rajakovic. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 3:23 - THE DENVER NUGGETS WON THE TITLE 36:40 - Future of the Miami Heat 47:43 - The Raptors hiring Darko Rajakovic, the future in Toronto 58:43 - Should the New Orleans Pelicans...
2023 NBA Draft Mega Primer + Chris Paul Rumors
June 08, 2023 08:16 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBDan is joined by Adam Spinella from The Box and One (@TheBoxAndOne_) for an extensive discussion about the 2023 NBA draft, as well as the latest Chris Paul rumors. Subscribe to The Box and One here: https://theboxandone.substack.com/.TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:17 - Chris Paul leaving the Phoenix Suns? 6:38 - Draft philosophy 10:04 - The NBA draft audience/High school prospect evaluation 12:03 - Evaluating prospects from Overtime Elite 13:37 - Victor Wembanyama 21:58 - Scoot Henderson v...
NBA Finals Talk, LeBron-Mavs Rumors, Atlantic Division Offseason Outlook
June 06, 2023 19:01 - 1 hour - 56 MBDan and Grant discuss the first two NBA Finals games between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat, in addition to the latest coaching hires and the LeBron James and Dallas Mavericks rumors After that, they preview the offseason for the Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:47 - Nuggets vs Heat 18:44 - Monty Williams to Detroit, 22:45 - Frank Vogel to Phoenix 26:59 - LeBron James, Dallas Mavericks Rumors 33:32 - Boston...
MAILBAG PART 2: Nikola Jokic, NBA Draft Scenarios, A 4-Team Trade, Playoff History
June 01, 2023 08:46 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBMAIL TIME. First, though, Dan riffs on the mega contract plows through a list of mailbag questions that cover the NBA Finals, all-time-great playoff performances, Bruce Brown's free agency, next year's title and MVP favorites, draft targets for the Utah Jazz, a four-team trade idea for the Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns and Toronto Raptors and MUUUUUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:58 - Monty Williams joins the Detroit Pistons 7:33 - Who's winning the NBA Finals? 10:58 - Best ...
Nuggets vs. Heat NBA Finals Primer, Celtics Outlook, Bob Myers Leaves Warriors, Coaching Hires
May 30, 2023 19:45 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBDan and Grant preview the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat facing off in the NBA Finals and tackle the outlook of the Boston Celtics in the aftermath of their Eastern Conference Finals Game 7 loss. They also get into Bob Myers leaving the Golden State Warriors as well as the Milwaukee Bucks hiring Adrian Griffin, the Philadelphia 76ers hiring Nick Nurse and more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:46 - Bob Myers steps down 15:41 - Boston Celtics outlook 36:16 - Denver Nuggets vs Miami Heat primer 1:12:...
MAILBAG: NBA Coverage, Sixers Rebuild?, Blazers Trades, LeBron's Retirement, More
May 25, 2023 09:31 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBMAIL TIME. Dan answers a wide array of questions that tackle the state of NBA media coverage, the prospect of a Philadelphia 76ers rebuild, Portland Trail Blazers trades, LeBron James' retirement, coaching searches for the Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks, James Harden's potential impact on the Houston Rockets and MUCH, MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:54 - Is NBA coverage broken? 24:01 - The Washington Wizards hire Michael Winger from the LA Clippers 30:38 - Who's the best fit...