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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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59:51

Is The NBA In Trouble? PLUS: State of the Sacramento...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2024/12/24

Dan and Grant discuss whether the NBA TV ratings matter as well as whether the league needs to discuss making rules to de-emphasize three-point shooting. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO0:51 - Does the NBA have a ratings/interest problem?8:24 - Is three-point shooting an issue?15:52 - Are fans and media oversimplifying the NBA's flaws?21:52 - Will the NBA make changes? 26:41 - State of the Sacramento Kings33:20 - The Keon Ellis problem35:15 - What is this team's vision?38:13 - Sacramento's defensive

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130:50

2025 NBA Trade Deadline Big Board

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2024/12/21

Dan and Grant put together their big board of the most valuable players realistically available ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO3:46 - Criteria/Approach6:15 - No. 112:51 - No. 221:16 - No. 325:22 - No. 432:02 - No. 538:49 - No. 643:02 - No. 747:11 - No. 853:26 - No. 959:40 - No. 101:02:51 - No. 111:07:38 - No. 121:14:58 - No. 131:23:40 - No. 141:27:39 - No. 151:31:10 - No. 161:34:02 - No. 171:38:15 - No. 181:41:41 - No. 191:48:50 - No. 201:50:59 - No. 211:52:32 - No

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131:38

MAILBAG: Jimmy Butler to Phoenix, Zach LaVine to...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2024/12/19

After giving their thoughts on the state of the NBA Cup and discussing the new NBA All-Star Game Format, Dan and Grant plunge through a subscribe mailbag that covers Jimmy Butler potentially being traded to the Phoenix Suns, the Denver Nuggets interest in Zach LaVine, the Chicago Bulls direction, the ceiling of Jalen Johnson in Atlanta, team-building concepts, positional designations and MUCH more! TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:49 - NBA Cup vibe check11:13 - New All-Star Game format19:05 - Can the Suns

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112:10

Which NBA Teams Will Hit The 'Play Better' Button?

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2024/12/17

Which NBA teams will improve upon their performance after their first 25 or so games? Dan and Grant take a look at a bunch of different squads and decide. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO3:59 - Denver Nuggets19:28 - Milwaukee Bucks27:40 - Minnesota Timberwolves42:16 - New York Knicks55:47 - Philadelphia 76ers1:06:47 - New Orleans Pelicans1:13:55 - Dallas Mavericks1:17:13 - Indiana Pacers1:25:41 - Los Angeles Lakers1:32:37 - Oklahoma City Thunder (yes, we're serious)1:33:47 - Phoenix Suns1:39:24 - Sacramento

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27:43

Dennis Schroder To The Golden State Warriors Trade...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2024/12/16

The Golden State Warriors traded for Dennis Schroder! Dan breaks down what it means for the Brooklyn Nets before getting into what it means for the Dubs in both the short and long terms. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:13 - Trade details4:30 - Why the Nets made this deal now7:30 - Why the Warriors made this deal now11:45 - How Dennis Schroder can help the Dubs18:58 - Concerns about Schroder on Golden State20:33 - The Dubs are still built for a mega trade23:48 - Golden State is actually more flexible with

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133:54

Western Conference Teams To Watch During NBA Trade...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2024/12/14

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss which Western Conference teams they find most interesting to monitor entering the start of NBA trade season on December 15 and right on through the 2025 NBA trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO2:11 - Team No. 113:57 - Team No. 230:41 - Team No. 343:47 - Team No. 4 55:41 - Team No. 51:07:33 - Team No. 61:24:20 - Team No. 71:47:05 - Team No. 8SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO

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83:39

Eastern Conference Teams To Watch During NBA Trade...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2024/12/12

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss which Eastern Conference teams they find most interesting to monitor entering the start of NBA trade season on December 15 and right on through the 2025 NBA trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO2:47 - When does "trade season" officially begin?5:56 - Criteria for picking teams8:24 - Team No. 117:39 - Team No. 225:03 - Team No. 329:05 - Jimmy Butler trade destinations38:24 - Team No. 446:50 - Team No. 555:11 - Team No. 6

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112:04

These NBA Teams Are Confusing AF

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2024/12/10

In the latest crossover extravaganza with The NBA Podcast, Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) discuss which NBA teams are confusing them the most this season. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO3:02 - Does NBA free agency/the trade deadline stink now?9:11 - Atlanta Hawks20:45 - Houston Rockets30:39 - Chicago Bulls45:08 - Los Angeles Clippers54:25 - Orlando Magic1:05:40 - Denver Nuggets1:23:02 - Miami Heat1:37:21 - Sacramento KingsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR

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121:14

2024-25 NBA Season Awards (December 2024)

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2024/12/07

Dan and Grant run through their CURRENT picks to win every 2024-25 NBA season award at the quarter pole. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO/CRITERIA3:51 - MVP12:46 - All-NBA Teams31:45 - Defensive Player of the Year44:22 - All-Defense Teams57:15 - Rookie of the Year1:03:30 - All-Rookie Teams1:10:47 - Most Improved Player1:23:01 - Sixth Man of the Year1:31:33 - Coach of the Year1:42:54 - NOT Coach of the Year1:48:09 - Executive of the YearSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR

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88:52

Which NBA Players Have Improved The Most?

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2024/12/05

Dan and Grant run through a list of 20-plus NBA players they believe have improved the most during the 2024-25 regular season. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO2:02 - Criteria/Approach4:14 - Player No. 18:34 - Player No. 213:05 - Player No. 316:48 - Player No. 420:31 - Player No. 527:07 - Player No. 630:32 - Player No. 735:21 - Player No. 838:51 - Player No. 942:29 - Player No. 1047:52 - Player No. 11 52:57 - Player No. 1258:59 - Player No. 131:06:02 - Player No. 141:09:03 - Player No. 151:10:46 - Player No

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74:41

Kenny For Real Reacted To My NBA Trade Ideas...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2024/12/03

Dan reacts to Kenny For Real reacting to his '1 Trade Idea Every NBA Team Should Propose Right Now" article. It's reaction inception! TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO3:16 - Atlanta Hawks5:43 - Boston Celtics6:36 - Brooklyn Nets9:12 - Charlotte Hornets11:13 - Chicago Bulls13:27 - Cleveland Cavaliers14:15 - Dallas Mavericks16:46 - Denver Nuggets20:59 - Detroit Pistons23:04 - Golden State Warriors28:32 - Houston Rockets31:14 - Indiana Pacers32:34 - Los Angeles Clippers36:45 - Los Angeles Lakers38:30 - Memphis

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114:58

Which NBA Player Would You Rather Have For The Next...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2024/11/30

Dan and Grant go through 40-plus sets(!) of NBA players and decide which one they would rather have for the NEXT FIVE YEARS. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:58 - Our approach5:36 - Darius Garland vs. Tyrese Haliburton9:32 - Herb Jones vs. Keegan Murray12:30 Chet Holmgren vs. Evan Mobley16:41 - Tyrese Maxey vs. Jared McCain20:21 - Stephon Castle vs. Jared McCain22:18 - Stephon Castle vs. Jeremy Sochan23:25 - Scottie Barnes vs. Jalen Williams25:54 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Jayson Tatum?30:58 - LaMelo

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19:06

Which NBA Player Is The Better Ball-Handler...In NBA...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2024/11/28

Dan quizzes Grant on which NBA player has the better ball-handler rating in NBA 2K25. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO2:11 - GRANT IS NERVOUS PEOPLE2:47 - Stephen Curry or Ja Morant?3:30 - Luka Doncic or Trae Young?4:20 - Jalen Brunson or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?4:54 - Devin Booker or Damian Lillard?5:22 - Tyrese Haliburton or James Harden?6:18 - Kevin Durant or Donovan Mitchell?7:19 - Rob Dillingham or Jayson Tatum?7:53 - Giannis Antetokounmpo or Anthony Edwards?8:36 - LeBron James or D'Angelo Russell?9:04

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85:41

2024-25 NBA Season Rookie Report Cards!

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2024/11/26

Dan and Grant check in on some of the most important rookie of the 2024-25 NBA season and evaluate their performances so far with...grades! TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO2:03 - Grading criteria5:14 - Zaccharie Risacher9:05 - Tidjane Salaun11:18 - Matas Buzelis14:21 - Ron Holland II17:59 - Reed Sheppard21:21 - Dalton Knecht26:24 - Zach Edey30:20 - Jaylen Wells33:23 - Rob Dillingham40:22 - Jared McCain45:10 - Ryan Dunn49:18 - Donovan Clingan52:39 - Stephon Castle57:41 - Bub Carrington1:01:25 - Kyshawn

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89:56

Grading The Top NBA Players on New Teams

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2024/11/23

Dan and Grant through some of the biggest new NBA additions from over the offseason and grade how things are panning out so far. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO2:02 - Our approach3:42 - Dejounte Murray on the New Orleans Pelicans5:19 - Isaiah Hartenstein the Oklahoma City Thunder6:00 - Klay Thompson on the Dallas Mavericks10:19 - Mikal Bridges on the New York Knicks16:33 - Karl-Anthony on the Knicks24:00 - Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo on the Minnesota Timberwolves34:08 - DeMar DeRozan on the

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53:51

Which NBA Teams Would Trade Cooper Flagg For Giannis...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2024/11/21

Dan talks with Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) about the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo and goes through which potential NBA draft lottery teams would consider trading Cooper Flagg for the two-time MVP. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO2:36 - The Bucks shouldn't trade Giannis Antetokounmpo...for now7:43 - Who has the better Giannis trade package: The Thunder or Rockets?11:09 - Are the Pelicans a sleeper Giannis destination?14:03 - Can OKC trade for Giannis without including Jalen Williams?17:28 - The

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97:34

Are The Knicks Contenders? PLUS: NBA City Edition...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2024/11/19

Dan talks with Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) from Yahoo Sports, Forbes and The NBA podcast about the Knicks. Afterwards, they grade every 2024-25 NBA City Edition jersey. The YouTube version of these grades will drop Wednesday, November 20! TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:03 - Let's talk about the OKC Thunder! (Jk, it's the Knicks)1:54 - Impressions of the Knicks with Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns13:07 - How can the Knicks reach the Boston Celtics level?27:11 - Is Tom Thibodeau the right coach for

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121:53

2024-25 NBA Season Fact Or Fiction

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2024/11/16

Dan and Grant go through some early NBA season trends, developments and predictions and then play 'Fact or Fiction?' Topics include Nikola Jokic, the Golden State Warriors, Defensive Player of the Year, Darius Garland, Eastern Conference playoff teams, the future of the Miami Heat, trades, the Dallas Mavericks and more! TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:51 - Our approach3:21 - Tyler Herro and Norman Powell11:47 - Jared McCain and Stephon Castle18:59 - Nikola Jokic and the MVP race29:40 - Darius Garland33:52

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94:26

THE BOUNCE AROUND: The NBA Has An Injury Problem

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2024/11/14

Dan and Grant discuss the uptick in notable NBA injuries this season before breaking down the outlooks for the Oklahoma City Thunder without Chet Holmgren, the Phoenix Suns without Kevin Durant, the Indiana Pacers with a struggling Tyrese Haliburton and the Memphis Grizzlies without Ja Morant (and others). After that, they discuss the Zion Williamson dilemma for the New Orleans Pelicans. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:02 - It feels like there are more injuries...2:53 - ...Because there are more

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94:27

2024-25 NBA Season 'Peace or Panic?!?'

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2024/11/09

Dan and Grant play 'PEACE OR PANIC?!' with the NBA teams off to, let's say, some less-than-ideal starts. After that, they go through about 20 'PEACE OR PANIC?!' quick hits worth monitoring. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO2:02 - Criteria3:26 - Milwaukee Bucks16:36 - New Orleans Pelicans27:37 - New York Knicks40:35 - Orlando Magic50:35 - Brooklyn Nets52:09 - Denver Nuggets59:38 - Philadelphia 76ers1:06:33 - Los Angeles Lakers1:13:14 - Miami Heat1:21:30 - QUICK HITTERS: Chet Holmgren, Tyrese Haliburton, Reed

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