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Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast

HardwoodKnocks: An NBA Podcast

Hardwood 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⬇️Apple: http://apple.co/2iIw0IJSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xnq1yKgX8uJCllz1fOQfPYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HardwoodKnocksNBATikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardwoodknocksTwitter: https://twitter.com/HardwoodKnocksInstagram:

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58:30

Markieff Morris to the Lakers Trade Reaction

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/02/02

Uhhhh, WTF?! Dan and Grant break down the Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Trade details2:21 - Nico Harrison quotes/Mavericks spin3:44 - What are the Mavericks doing?11:42 - What don't we know about Luka?17:13 - Where do the Mavs go from here?28:45 - Luka Doncic's future in LA29:45 - LeBron's future with the Lakers 35:27 - How good are the Lakers right now?40:55 - The Lakers short- and long-term direction49:51 - Will the Luka

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110:28

2025 NBA Trade Deadline Ideas For All 30 Teams (Plus:...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/02/01

Dan and Grant react to trades constructed for EVERY team in the NBA by Bleacher Report's Zach Buckley. Read the article here. After that, they get into the latest Jimmy Butler rumors, the San Antonio Spurs' interest in LaMelo Ball and a WILD Golden State Warriors trade idea. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:25 - The "art" of fake trades3:25 - Atlanta Hawks6:03 - Boston Celtics7:25 - Brooklyn Nets10:38 - Charlotte Hornets12:33 - Chicago Bulls15:21 - Cleveland Cavaliers (x2!)19:50 - Dallas Mavericks22:53 -

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177:37

Western Conference 2025 NBA Trade Deadline Primer

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/01/29

Dan and Grant dig into the goals, possibilities and latest rumors for every team in the Western Conference ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:58 - Sacramento Kings30:46 - San Antonio Spurs49:39 - Phoenix Suns1:02:20 - Golden State Warriors1:11:42 - Dallas Mavericks1:20:34 - Denver Nuggets1:31:22 - Houston Rockets1:37:23 - Los Angeles Clippers1:44:23 - Los Angeles Lakers1:55:28 - Memphis Grizzlies2:04:32 - Minnesota Timberwolves2:15:15 - New Orleans Pelicans2:22:36 -

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29:10

De'Aaron Fox to the Wizards?!

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/01/29

Dan digs into the report that De'Aaron Fox wants to be traded from the Sacramento Kings and prefers to land with the San Antonio Spurs. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro0:41 - Latest De'Aaron Fox rumors2:48 - Did the Kings do this to themselves?13:04 - Should Sacramento move Fox now or later?16:29 - Are the Spurs a good trade partner for the Kings?20:33 - Other Fox landing spots...25:07 - Time to start over in Sacramento?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR

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138:17

Eastern Conference 2025 NBA Trade Deadline Primer

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/01/25

Dan and Grant dig into the goals, possibilities and latest rumors for every team in the Eastern Conference ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro/ NBA All-Star reactions4:42 - Atlanta Hawks10:33 - Boston Celtics18:26 - Brooklyn Nets25:43 - Charlotte Hornets35:35 - Cleveland Cavaliers42:12 - Detroit Pistons52:40 - Indiana Pacers1:00:30 - Philadelphia 76ers1:08:39 - New York Knicks1:20:04 - Orlando Magic1:26:36 - Toronto Raptors1:38:20 - Washington Wizards1:44:23 - Chicago

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108:20

2024-25 NBA Season Awards + Phoenix Suns-Utah Jazz Trade

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/01/23

Dan and Grant drop their 2024-25 NBA awards ballot at the regular season's halfway point. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Our approach4:45 - MVP18:06 - All-NBA38:17 - Defensive Player of the Year43:32 - All-Defense52:46 - Rookie of the Year55:41 - All-Rookie1:03:58 - Most Improved Player1:10:47 - Sixth Man of the Year1:15:10 - Coach of the Year1:19:32 - Executive of the YearSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok:

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88:56

2024 NBA Trade Deadline Re-Grades

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/01/21

Dan and Grant go through and re-analyze the most impactful NBA trades from the 2023-24 season. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Our approach5:03 - James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers18:36 - OG Anunoby to the New York Knicks31:09 - Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers40:18 - Terry Rozier to the Miami Heat46:21 - Bojan Bogdanovic to the Knicks52:51 - Buddy Hield to the Philadelphia 76ers1:00:49 - Gordon Hayward to the Oklahoma City Thunder1:04:57 - P.J. Washington to the Dallas Mavericks1:11:23 - Daniel Gafford

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27:08

Are The Philadelphia 76ers Tanking?

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/01/20

On a brand new BONUS segment, Dan and Grant discuss the current state of the Philadelphia 76ers whether are and should be tanking and what the future holds for this team. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Should the Philadelphia 76ers tank?1:32 - Philly's draft-pick obligations4:45 - The math on tanking vs pushing for the playoffs9:07 - What happens if the Sixers keep their pick?13:42 - Philly's long-term direction18:28 - Can the Sixers even burn it down?22:25 - Is there time for Philly to tank?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY

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67:24

Breaking Down NBA Playoff Sleepers In The West

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/01/18

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to break down the most intriguing sleeper playoff hopefuls in the Western Conference. Check out our episode on Eastern Conference sleepers here. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:18 - Golden State Warriors13:17 - Los Angeles Clippers19:58 - Los Angeles Lakers29:46 - Phoenix Suns38:12 - Sacramento Kings49:37 - San Antonio Spurs55:27 - Which team is the biggest sleeper in the West?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR

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84:45

Suns-Hornets Trade Reaction & NBA Rumors Round-Up

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/01/17

BONUS EPISODE ALERT. Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast. Also, check out our previous podcast in which we make FEARLESS predictions for the rest of 2025: https://youtu.be/0vhxUdZPr9U?si=FkCcHAYeXVFJXAHG. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:16 - Suns, Hornets trade details4:3 - Nick Richards' fit in Phoenix9:51 - Charlotte's direction16:37 - Are the Suns out of the Jimmy Butler sweepstakes?26:45 - Jimmy Butler "Updates"29:56 - Should the Milwaukee Bucks trade for Jimmy Butler46:52

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69:12

Fearless NBA Predictions For The Rest Of 2025

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/01/16

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to talk drop—and react to—some FEARLESS NBA for the rest of 2025. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:53 - Minnesota Timberwolves5:18 - Giannis Antetokounmpo8:18 - Chicago Bulls10:34 - Denver Nuggets13:34 - Victor Wembanyama15:22 - Zion Williamson16:56 - Face of the NBA…30:12 - NBA Paris Games33:13 - Dalano Banton34:32 - Extension trends39:43 - Detroit Pistons41:38 - Cade Cunningham44:06 - Timberwolves vs Knicks45:35 - Victor Wembanyama, Part

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108:27

Breaking Down Fringe NBA Playoff Teams In The East

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/01/14

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to talk about which fringe NBA playoff teams in the Eastern Conference have the best chance of making noise THIS season. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO4:22 - Atlanta Hawks16:55 - Chicago Bulls36:423 - Detroit Pistons51:41 - Indiana Pacers1:11:18 - Miami Heat1:31:11 - Philadelphia 76ers1:40:06 - Which of the East's fringe playoff teams is most dangerous?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR

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124:32

Draft Picks That Will Define The 2025 NBA Trade Deadline

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/01/11

Dan and Grant run through a BUNCH of draft pick obligations—and overall asset situations—that will have a huge impact on what teams can and ultimately will do at the 2025 NBA trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:00 - Criteria/Our process7:46 - Miami Heat14:08 - Atlanta Hawks20:53 - Chicago Bulls26:03 - Detroit Pistons29:56 - Philadelphia 76ers38:05 - Sacramento Kings47:33 - Utah Jazz50:58 - Houston Rockets57:58 - Oklahoma City Thunder1:05:34 - Orlando Magic1:09:40 - San Antonio Spurs1:19:22 -

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72:45

2025 NBA All-Star Game Picks

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/01/09

Dan and Grant go over their picks to make the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:30 - Approach/Criteria5:52 - Eastern Conference starters15:02 - Eastern Conference reserves24:21 - Eastern Conference Wild Cards37:40 - Western Conference Starters49:34 - Western Conference Reserves56:38 - Western Conference Wild Cards1:07:21 - Full NBA All-Star RostersSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK:

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80:16

NBA Players Who Need A Change Of Scenery

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/01/07

Dan joined The Drop Step NBA podcast with Jack Quantrill (@TheDropStepNBA) about NBA players who need a change of scenery prior to the 2025 trade deadline! Subscribe to The Drop Step. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:00- Criteria4:06 - Player No. 16:44 - Player No. 219:22 - Players No. 3, 4 and 532:31 - Player No. 642:52 - Player No. 746:32 - Player No. 855:59 - Player No. 9 1:03:40 - Player No. 101:12:07 - Deeper-Cut CandidatesSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE

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156:42

Breaking Down The Latest 2025 NBA Trade Rumors

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/01/04

Dan and Grant dissect and react to the latest news and rumors ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro1:33 - Is this year's rumor mill stale?8:12 - Cam Johnson's trade market and value18:00 - Should Brooklyn keep Cam?22:36 - Future of Zach LaVine31:44 - Injuries to Luka Doncic and PJ Washington35:33 - Jaden Ivey injury38:20 - Golden State Warriors trade targets43:58 - Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns51:26 - Houston Rockets trade deadline approach57:52 - Los Angeles Lakers

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126:29

Biggest Questions NBA Contenders Must Answer

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/01/01

Dan and Grant discuss questions they have for every (possible) NBA championship contender as we ring in the 2025 calendar year. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO5:34 - Boston Celtics9:19 - Cleveland Cavaliers 16:44 - Dallas Mavericks22:09 - Denver Nuggets29:45 - Houston Rockets42:16 - Memphis Grizzlies48:48 - Milwaukee Bucks53:11 - Minnesota Timberwolves1:00:25 - New York Knicks1:07:28 - Oklahoma City Thunder1:17:46 - Orlando Magic1:27:50 - Philadelphia 76ers1:34:44 - Fringe contenders1:42:22 - Lakers or

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37:15

Dorian Finney-Smith to the Lakers Trade Reaction

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2024/12/30

Dan provides his instant reaction to the Los Angeles Lakers trading D'Angelo Russell and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO0:40 - Trade details2:42 - Why the Nets made this trade9:09 - Why the Lakers made this trade15:01 - Are the Lakers gearing up for more trades?23:41 - Trade options for the Lakers32:47 - Final thoughts for Los Angeles and BrooklynSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR

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137:00

Should These NBA Players Be Traded?

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2024/12/28

Dan and Grant roll through a list of NBA players who (mostly) aren't inside the rumor mill and wonder whether they should be shopped and ultimately moved in advance of the 2025 trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO/Our approach5:39 - Trae Young10:22 - De'Andre Hunter14:53 - Nic Claxton20:11 - LaMelo Ball25:26 - Coby White31:20 - Josh Giddey36:20 - Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren41:43 - Stephen Curry49:22 - Draymond Green1:02:31 - Bennedict Mathurin and Jarace Walker1:09:20 - Myles Turner1:14:21 -

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59:49

Which NBA Teams Should Trade For Jimmy Butler?

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2024/12/26

Dan breaks down the latest Jimmy Butler trade rumors and then digs into which teams make the most sense as potential landing spots. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:31 - Breaking down the latest Jimmy Butler rumors6:14 - Dallas Mavericks13:18 - Golden State Warriors18:54 - Houston Rockets25:26 - Phoenix Suns34:29 - San Antonio Spurs37:23 - Los Angeles Clippers38:27 - Sacramento Kings43:17 - Indiana Pacers47:02 - Atlanta Hawks49:40 - Denver Nuggets53:21 - Memphis GrizzliesSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING

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