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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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40:45

Miami Heat 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/10/16

Dan is joined by Wes Goldberg (@wcgoldberg) from Locked On Heat and RealGM Radio for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Miami Heat. SUBSCRIBE TO LOCKED ON HEAT. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:08 - Impact of last season3:52 - The Heat’s timeline 6:54 - Will Miami play faster?13:53 - Norman Powell’s fit16:21 - The importance of Tyler Herro20:37 - Continued development of Nikola Jovic23:47 - Ceiling for Kel’el Ware26:54 - The Bam Adebayo conundrum29:52 - Pelle Larsson vs Jaime Jaquez Jr.30:46 - Kasparas

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74:42

2025-26 NBA Season Record Predictions (Eastern...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/10/15

Dan and Grant drop their over/under and full record predictions for every NBA team in the Eastern Conference. JOIN OUR OVER/UNDER COMPETITION HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO4:47 - Atlanta Hawks8:46 - Boston Celtics 11:53 - Brooklyn Nets14:31 - Charlotte Hornets 19:23 - Chicago Bulls21:46 - Cleveland Cavaliers 25:51 - Detroit Pistons30:10 - Indiana Pacers33:21 - Miami Heat 39:12 - Milwaukee Bucks43:16 - New York Knicks49:15 - Orlando Magic 54:17 - Philadelphia 76ers59:47 - Toronto Raptors 1:06:49 -

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58:27

Denver Nuggets 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/10/14

Dan is joined by Adam Mares (Adam_Mares) from DNVR Sports and the All NBA Podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Denver Nuggets. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ALL NBA PODCAST HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCbCjMq1m6Kjok4OGuO7CSQ. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:00 - Lessons learned from last season3:15 - The Cam Johnson fit5:53 - Defensive changes under David Adelman10:56 - The Jonas Valanciunas fit18:51 - Continued development of Peyton Watson21:07 - Future of Christian Braun24:07 - Do the Nuggets need to

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80:32

Golden State Warriors 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/10/11

Dan is joined by Grant Hughes (@granthuhges) of the world-famous Hardwood Knocks NBA podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Golden State Warriors. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:28 - The Jonathan Kuminga situation 12:37 - Al Horford’s fit17:29 - The defense24:15 - The Jimmy Butler fit30:31 - Expectations for Stephen Curry34:45 - Expectations for Draymond Green38:41 - Next frontier for Brandin Podziemski 42:18 - Quinten Post’s role46:11 - Importance of Moses Moody51:11 - Gui Santos’ role52:33 - Steve

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71:25

Brooklyn Nets 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/10/09

Dan and Grant are joined by Lucas Kaplan (@lucaskaplan) from Nets Daily for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Brooklyn Nets. FOLLOW LUCAS' WORK HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:32 - What is the Nets’ plan?5:26 - The Cam Thomas situation 15:28 - Brooklyn’s draft philosophy 20:01 - The vision Egor Demin22:18 - Outlook for Nolan Traore and Ben Saraf 26:00 - Will Drake Powell and Danny Wolf play?30:08 - Picking the Nets’ most interesting prospect33:37 - The Michael Porter Jr. transition 36:04 - What we

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82:19

Utah Jazz 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/10/08

Dan is joined by Sarah Todd (@nbasarah) of the Deseret News and the Unsalvageable'podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Utah Jazz. SUBSCRIBE TO UNSALVAGEABLE HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:43 - Biggest takeaways from last season5:48 - The future of Walker Kessler12:57 - What’s next for Lauri Markkanen?22:37 - Development of Ace Bailey29:32 - The backcourt rotation 43:12 - Taylor Hendricks’ return48:19 - Continued development of Kyle Fililpwski51:27 - Can Cody Williams pop in Year 56:41 - Which

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80:06

New York Knicks 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/10/04

Dan and Grant are joined by Andrew "GMAC" Claudio (@andrewjclaudio_) of Knicks Film School for a deep dive into the 2025-26 New York Knicks. SUBSCRIBE TO KNICKS FILM SCHOOL HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 -Intro2:13 - The Thibodeau firing7:27 - Tactical changes under Mike Brown10:43 - Who should start?17:56 - Josh Hart’s fit 21:55 - How will the Knicks flesh out the roster?25:35 - Jordan Clarkson’s fit28:10 - Importance of Guerschon Yabusele32:35 - Can Jalen Brunson adapt?37:56 - Karl-Anthony Towns’

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79:11

Philadelphia 76ers 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/10/02

Dan is joined by Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Liberty Ballers, Forbes, FanSided AND Bleacher Report for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Philadelphia 76ers. FOLLOW HIS WORK AT LIBERTY BALLERS HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO3:17 - End of the Quentin Grimes saga / The offseason11:59 - What is the Sixers’ direction?15:50 - Expectations for Joel Embiid19:06 - The Sixers’ play style moving forward23:20 - Three-guard and four-guard lineups28:16 - Impact of VJ Edgecombe33:48 - Continued development of Jared

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99:50

2025 NBA Media Day Takeaways

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/09/30

Dan and Grant drop their biggest questions, takeaways and observations entering NBA training camp on the heels of EVERY team having their 2025 Media Day. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:226 - Al Horford to the Warriors5:56 - The Jonathan Kuminga situation 8:57 - The Quentin Grimes 14:02 - Are the Sixers going to be healthy?19:47 - Will Jayson Tatum play this year?23:45 - Is Giannis Antetokounmpo trolling us all?31:52 - The Kevin Durant talk33:19 - The West is big, man40:08 - Dereck Lively II and Victor

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148:54

Western Conference 2025 NBA Offseason Grades (FINALLY!)

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/09/27

At LONG LAST, Dan and Grant drop their 2025 offseason grades for every NBA team in the Western Conference. Check out the Eastern Conference grades here. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO / Criteria3:17 - Dallas Mavericks10:39 - Houston Rockets16:37 - Fred VanVleet injury30:05 - Memphis Grizzlies39:52 - New Orleans Pelicans47:43 - San Antonio Spurs 56:35 - Denver Nuggets1:05:57 - Minnesota Timberwolves1:13:53 - Oklahoma City Thunder 1:20:28 - Portland Trail Blazers1:29:28 - Utah Jazz1:38:22 - Golden State

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80:24

Chicago Bulls 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/09/26

Dan is joined by Jason Patt (@bullsjay) from the Cash Considerations podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Chicago Bulls. SUBSCRIBE TO CASH CONSIDERATIONS HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:17 - What is the Bulls’ direction?6:03 - Billy Donovan extension / Offensive style 11:03 - Can Josh Giddey be a star?24:07 - The Isaac Okoro trade and fit28:53 - Future of Coby White35:19 - Tre Jones / the guard rotation39:28 - Continued development of Matas Buzelis48:29 - The center rotation / Future of Nikola

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67:44

Sacramento Kings 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/09/25

Dan is joined by Greg Wissinger (@gwiss) from The Kings Herald for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Sacramento Kings. CHECK OUT THE KINGS HERALD HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 -INTRO1:07 - The Kings’ direction2:21 - The Doug Christie hire6:45 - Dennis Schroder’s fit10:47 - Future of Malik Monk14:58 - The Russell Westbrook rumors15:38 - Jonathan Kuminga rumors17:16 - Future of Keon Ellis22:18 - The Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan fits28:02 - Impact of Doug Christie’s coaching style29:46 - Frontcourt rotation,

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84:38

Indiana Pacers 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/09/24

Dan is joined by Caitlin Cooper (@C2_Cooper/@caitlinmaycooper) from 'Basketball, She Wrote" for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Indiana Pacers. SUBSCRIBE TO BASKETBALL, SHE WROTE ON PATREON. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:27 - The transformation of the Pacers10:10 - Covering the NBA Finals12:51 - The Tyrese Halliburton recovery16:36 - The loss of Myles Turner20:38 - Playing five-out vs four-out23:26 - Isaiah Jackson’s return25:18 - Jay Huff’s fit28:38 - Will James Wiseman have a role?30:40 - Pascal

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86:33

Phoenix Suns 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/09/23

Dan is joined by Mike Vigil (@protectedpick) and Sam Cooper (@scooperhoops) of 'The Timeline' pod for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Phoenix Suns! SUBSCRIBE TO THE 'THE TIMELINE' PATREON HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:34 - RIP to the Kevin Durant era8:19 - The second Kevin Durant trade13:39 - The Bradley Beal Exit18:28 - The hiring of Brian Gregory21:18 - Impact of Jordan Ott hire24:25 - The future of Devin Booker31:10 - Jalen Green’s fit37:00 - Importance of Collin Gillespie43:08 - Mark Williams

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136:45

Eastern Conference 2025 NBA Offseason Grades (FINALLY!)

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/09/20

At LONG LAST, Dan and Grant drop their 2025 offseason grades for every NBA team in the Eastern Conference. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:50 - Grading criteria 5:01 - Atlanta Hawks13:53 - Charlotte Hornets19:38 - Miami Heat 26:00 - Orlando Magic39:11 - Washington Wizards 47:15 - Boston Celtics56:22 - Brooklyn Nets1:09:15 - New York Knicks1:22:05 - Philadelphia 76ers1:26:39 - Toronto Raptors 1:34:43 - Chicago Bulls1:44:02 - Cleveland Cavaliers1:48:41 - Detroit Pistons1:58:24 - Indiana Pacers2:06:25 -

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66:22

New Orleans Pelicans 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/09/18

Dan is joined by Shamit Dua (@fearthebrown) from the 'In The N.O.' Substack and podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 New Orleans Pelicans. SUBSCRIBE TO IN THE N.O ON YOUTUBE AND SUBSTACK. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:57 - The Pelicans’ direction 8:05 - Expectations for Derik Queen16:50 - Expectations for Jeremiah Fears23:43 - Continued development of Trey Murphy 28:08 - Future of Zion Williamson36:11 - Continued development of Yves Missi 40:58 - Impact of Jordan Poole42:32 - Dejounte Murray

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86:03

Portland Trail Blazers 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/09/16

Dan is joined by Tara Bowen-Biggs (@tccbiggs) and Rose Harding (@roselharding) from the We Have A Takee podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Portland Trail Blazers. SUBSCRIBE TO WE HAVE A TAKE HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:10 - Takeaways from last season4:45 - The return of Damian Lillard9:46 - Offseason impressions / Jrue Holiday fit15:47 - Yang Hansen’s fit and role25:30 - Donovan Clingan expectations 30:27 - Continued development of Scoot Henderson35:50 - Continued development of Shaedon

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55:02

Dallas Mavericks 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/09/13

Dan is joined by Kirk Henderson (@KirkSeriousFace) from Pod Maverick and Mavs Moneyball for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Dallas Mavericks. SUBSCRIBE TO POD MAVERICK HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:56 - The Mavs’ direction7:02 - Cooper Flagg development12:56 - Kyrie Irving timeline15:10 - Offseason impressions 17:58 - The big-man rotation 19:51 - Future of Dereck Lively II23:36 - Dallas’ transition offense26:17 - Mavs’ defensive ceiling27:53 - Expectations for Max Christie31:15 - Brandon Williams’

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75:57

Atlanta Hawks 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/09/12

Dan is joined by Lauren Williams (@WilliamsLaurenL) from the AJC for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Atlanta Hawks. CHECK OUT LAUREN' WORK HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:14 - Biggest takeaway from last season3:16 - Continued development of Jalen Johnson5:54 - The offseason and front office14:05 - Future of Trae Young 21:26 - Kristaps Porzingis-Onyeka Okongwu fit26:43 - Secondary ball-handling30:40 - The rise of Dyson Daniels38:16 - Zaccharie Risacher development45:41 - Hawks’ offensive pace48:03 -

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102:18

The NBA Is A Soap Opera...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/09/11

Dan and Grant are joined by Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to break down the latest news and rumors around the NBA, including the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention scandal, Cam Thomas signing his qualifying offer, Josh Giddey getting $100M from the Bulls and more. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:02 - The Clippers' Kawhi Leonard/salary-cap scandal53:09 - Cam Thomas signs his qualifying offer1:09:09 - Josh Giddey gets PAID1:30:06 - Jonathan Kuminga and Quentin GrimesSUPPORT THE SHOW BY

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