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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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91:10

Oklahoma City Thunder 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/09/09

Dan is joined by Tayler Peterson (@Tayler_P15) and JD Silva (@jdsilva_) from The Uncontested Podcast (@The_Uncontested) for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Oklahoma City Thunder. SUBSCRIBE TO THE UNCONTESTED ON PATREON. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:51 - The Thunder’s title run 6:21 - Biggest takeaways from last season9:36 - Why the Thunder are built to last12:22 - The Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams extensions 17:45 - Continued development of Chet Holmgren23:36 - Future of Jalen Williams31:20 - Impact of

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86:20

Detroit Pistons 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

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2025/09/06

Dan is joined by Laz Jackson (@lazchance) from Detroit Bad Boys for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Detroit Pistons. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:06 - Last season’s most important development 4:53 - Impact of JB Bickerstaff6:36 - The Offseason16:40 - Continued development of Jaden Ivey24:06 - Future of Jalen Duren29:33 - Ausar Thompson’s next steps36:01 - Continued development of Ron Holland42:56 - The next frontier for Cade Cunningham49:02 - Will Isaiah Stewart take more threes?51:44 - Impact of Tobias

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101:17

Los Angeles Clippers 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

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2025/09/04

Dan is joined by Clippers reporter Justin Russo (@flybyknite) for a deep dive into—you guessed it!—the 2025-26 Los Angeles Clippers. Please note we recorded BEFORE the Kawhi Leonard salary-cap circumvention allegations. SUBSCRIBE TO JUSTIN'S 'RUSSO WRITES' SUBSTACK HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:18 - Takeaways from last season3:43 - Planning for the future 10:27 - Did the offseason hurt their defensive identity?15:31 - Evolution of Ivica Zubac20:29 - The fit of Bradley Beal28:14 - Optimizing Kawhi

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58:28

Charlotte Hornets 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

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2025/09/02

Dan is joined by CBS Sports podcast producer extraordinaire Konata Edwards (@NataTheScribe) for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Charlotte Hornets. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:45 - Impact of Charles Lee4:15 - The offseason9:05 - Big man rotation 11:57 - Future of LaMelo Ball18:13 - Continued development of Brandon Miller20:40 - Early impressions of Kon Knueppel23:01 - Early impressions of Liam McNeeley24:09 - Juggling a crowded a perimeter rotation 26:03 - Future of Tidjane Salaun30:27 - Early impressions

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70:52

Washington Wizards 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

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2025/08/30

Dan is joined by Matt Modderno (@MattModderno) of the Bleav In Wizards podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Washington Wizards. SUBSCRIBE TO BLEAV IN WIZARDS HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:32 - State of the rebuild3:43 - Fast-track coming?7:24 - What do we make of Brian Keefe?9:43 - Continued development of Alex Sarr?16:52 - Ceiling of Bilal Coulibaly21:08 - Early impressions of Tre Johnson24:13 - Cam Whitmore’s fit29:19 - Next steps for Kyshawn George32:37 - Bub Carrington outlook37:57 - How

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55:45

NBA Teams That Could Surprise Everyone

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2025/08/29

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss teams that could pleasantly or unpleasantly surprise us next season. Here are the rules: We each get to pick two pleasant surprises, and we have to pick one unpleasant surprise. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:46 - Chicago Bulls8:02 - Toronto Raptors14:37 - San Antonio Spurs24:48 - Charlotte Hornets31:53 - Golden State Warriors43:52 - New York KnicksSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO

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55:30

Memphis Grizzlies 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

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2025/08/28

Dan and Grant are joined joined by Keith Parish (@fastbreakbreak) of the Grits and Grinds podcast as well as the Fastbreak Breakfast podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Memphis Grizzlies. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:01 - The Offseason5:05 - Desmond Bane trade8:19 - Jaren Jackson Jr.12:45 - Impact of Tuomas Iisalo19:05 - Future of Ja Morant 23:32 - Continued development of Zach Edey26:25 - Continued development of Jaylen Wells30:20 - Expectations for Cedric Coward33:22 - The ceiling of GG

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72:41

San Antonio Spurs 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

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2025/08/27

Dan is joined by Noah Magaro-George (@N_Magaro) of The Vic-and-Roll for a deep dive into the 2025-26 San Antonio Spurs. SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIC-AND-ROLL HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:35 - Mitch Johnson’s fit as head coach 3:55 - De’Aaron Fox’s extension 7:55 - San Antonio’s overall direction9:52 - The fit between Fox and Wembanyama12:55 - The three-guard dynamic17:25 - Continued development of Stephon Castle 23:56 - Early impressions of Dylan Harper27:53 - The future of Jeremy Sochan 34:02 - The

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77:23

Los Angeles Lakers 2025-26 NBA Season Lookaheadaac

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2025/08/25

Dan is joined by iHeart podcast producer extraordinaire Jabari Ali Davis (@jabariadavis) for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Los Angeles Lakers. SUBSCRIBE TO THE G.O.T.E. (GREATEST OF THEIR ERA) PODCAST HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:19 - The Lakers offseason6:46 - Future of LeBron James11:15 - Evaluating JJ Redick15:01 - Early impressions of the Luka Doncic fit 21:05 - The fit of Luka, LeBron and Austin Reaves25:26 - Deandre Ayton31:55 - Marcus Smart34:47 - Jake LaRavia37:46 - Secondary frontcourt

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90:54

Orlando Magic 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

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2025/08/23

Dan is joined by Philip Rossman-Reich (@philiprr_OMD) from 'Locked On Magic" and Orlando Magic Daily for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Orlando Magic. SUBSCRIBE TO THE LOCKED ON MAGIC HERE. SUPPORT PHILIP'S WORK ON PATREON. CHAPTERS BELOW. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:14 - They went for it!6:56 - Fit of Desmond Bane14:36 - The transition offense17:52 - The Tyus Jones fit20:10 - Jamahl Mosley pressure index23:26 - Continued development of Paolo Banchero31:29 - Franz Wagner jump-shot watch39:32 - Jalen

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87:48

Minnesota Timberwolves 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

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2025/08/22

Dan is joined by Kyle Theige (@KyleTheige) from The Dane Moore NBA Podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Minnesota Timberwolves. SUBSCRIBE TO THE DANE MOORE NBA PODCAST HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO3:10 - Last season’s ending6:25 - The offseason9:20 - Naz Reid’s contract and defense16:20 - The Karl-Anthony Towns trade one year later 23:25 - Donte DiVincenzo and Julius Randle 27:36 - Continued development of Anthony Edwards36:46 - Importance of Rob Dillingham 44:38 - Jaden McDaniels’ offensive

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75:22

This Is Getting Awkward...

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2025/08/21

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to predict what happens with the Big Four restricted free agents who remain unsigned: Jonathan Kuminga, Josh Giddey, Quentin Grimes and Cameron Thomas. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO7:34 - Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls 18:26 - Quentin Grimes and the Philadelphia 76ers 28:39 - Cam Thomas and the Brooklyn Nets40:55 - Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State WarriorsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE

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71:54

Milwaukee Bucks 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

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2025/08/18

Dan is joined by Ti Windisch (@TiWindisch) from The Gyro Step podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Milwaukee Bucks. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHASEDOWN HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:39 - Offseason impressions10:33 - Myles Turner’s fit15:59 - Point Giannis!19:53 - Secondary ball-handlers 26:23 - Giannis’ defense31:36 - AJ Green35:04 - Ryan Rollins35:49 - Chris Livingston36:55 - Andre Jackson Jr. 39:06 - Tyler Smith40:10 - Jericho Sims41:42 - The Kyle Kuzma fit 48:37 - The defensive ceiling 52:28 -

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89:50

2024 NBA Offseason Re-Grades: The Western Conference

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2025/08/16

"To make a mistake is human, but to blame it on someone else, make excuses or entirely pretend you didn't make a mistake is even more human." Dan and Grant are BACK to hold themselves accountable for their 2024 NBA offseason report cards with re-grades for EVERY team in the Western Conference. Check out the Eastern Conference edition HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO/CRITERIA8:08 - Dallas Mavericks13:49 - Houston Rockets18:25 - Memphis Grizzlies23:05 - New Orleans Pelicans27:33 - San Antonio

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60:29

Cleveland Cavaliers 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

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2025/08/14

Dan is joined by Justin Rowan (@Cavsanada) from THE CHASEDOWN PODCAST for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Cleveland Cavaliers. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHASEDOWN HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:42 - How last season ended 4:43 - Offseason impressions10:32 - Jaylon Tyson’s development 12:28 - Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland 16:55 - Integrating Lonzo Ball18:22 - Continued development of Evan Mobley29:55 - The starting small forward 35:10 - What’s the defensive ceiling?40:13 - Early impressions of Tyrese

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77:47

Hidden NBA Gems To Monitor Next Season

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2025/08/13

Dan is joined Mike Shearer (@bballispoetry) from Basketball Poetry to discuss player flying under the (mainstream) radar who might have real impacts on their NBA Teams next season. SUBSCRIBE TO BASKETBALL POETRY HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:47 - Bennedict Mathurin8:23 - Mo Gueye13:21 - Neemias Queta18:03 - Sam Merrill23:41 - Ja’Kobe Walter 28:31 - Jonathan Mogbo32:33 - Brandon Williams38:03 - Pelle Larsson42:14 - Terrence Shannon Jr.45:59 - Jaylen Clark 51:57 - Saddiq Bey56:13 - Justin

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102:30

2024 NBA Offseason Re-Grades: The Eastern Conference

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/08/09

"How was I supposed to know there'd be consequences for my actions?" -Gina, Brooklyn Nine-Nine Dan and Grant are BACK to hold themselves accountable for their 2024 NBA offseason report cards with re-grades for EVERY team in the Eastern Conference. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:46 - Christmas Day schedule release6:01 - Atlanta Hawks 12:11 - Charlotte Hornets16:47 - Miami Heat 23:03 - Orlando Magic29:47 - Washington Wizards37:13 - Boston Celtics43:23 - Brooklyn Nets50:02 - New York Knicks59:41 -

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85:18

Houston Rockets 2025-26 NBA Season Lookahead

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2025/08/06

Dan is joined by Salman Ali (@salmanalinba) from Red Nation Hoops to break down the outlook for the 2025-26 Houston Rockets. SUBSCRIBE TO RED NATION HOOPS HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:49 - Offseason impressions10:51 - Integrating Kevin Durant into the offense 16:51 - The development of Reed Sheppard 23:41 - The Kevin Durant extension27:32 - Double-center lineups34:07 - Amen Thompson’s development41:00 - Continued development of Alperen Sengun45:19 - Jabari Smith Jr.’s development 52:26 - What’s

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121:08

Unfinished NBA Offseason Business (Eastern Conference)

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2025/08/02

Dan and Mort Jensen (@msjnba) from 'The NBA Podcast' are going to spend this week going through moves and decisions and every NBA team still needs to make this offseason. Next up: The Eastern Conference! Check out the Western Conference HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:02 - Atlanta Hawks12:26 - Boston Celtics24:12 - Brooklyn Nets33:19 - Charlotte Hornets38:34 - Chicago Bulls44:06 -Cleveland Cavaliers49:09 - Detroit Pistons 58:42 - Indiana Pacers1:06:16 - Miami Heat1:10:34 - Milwaukee Bucks1:17:52 -

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131:52

Unfinished NBA Offseason Business (The Western...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/07/30

Dan and Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast are going to spend this week going through moves and decisions and every NBA team still needs to make this offseason. First up: The Western Conference! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:53 - Dallas Mavericks12:17 - Denver Nuggets30:17 - Golden State Warriors41:37 - Houston Rockets48:27 - Los Angeles Clippers58:32 - Los Angeles Lakers 1:07:19 - Memphis Grizzlies1:13:19 - Minnesota Timberwolves 1:18:06 - New Orleans Pelicans 1:24:20 - Oklahoma City

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