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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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86:00

First Annual All-Hardwood Knocks Teams

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2021/05/14

Who needs All-NBA teams when you have All-Hardwood Knocks teams? Sure, we'll still discuss all the big names, a la Giannis Antetokounmpo, LaMelo Ball, Zion Williamson, Stephen Curry and others. But we're not necessarily looking to identify the *best* players at each spot. Instead, we’re looking for the players who excited and entertained us—AND YOU—most during the 2020-21 season. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Criteria (0:47)🔘 First Team Guards (5:06)🔘 First Team Forwards (10:46)🔘 First Team Center (22:28)🔘

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73:55

MAILBAG: NBA All-Rookie Picks, Tanking, Grizzlies,...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2021/05/10

Hardwood Knocks drops their officially official 2021 NBA All-Rookie teams, an exercise that gets super interesting after going over LaMelo Ball, Tyrese Haliburton and Anthony Edwards. Then, it's on to our weekly mailbag. This latest dive into listen questions covers the future of the Memphis Grizzlies, Julius Randle's improvement, Michael Porter Jr.'s stardom, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Denver Nuggets, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, historical MVP data, tanking, the MIP discussion and more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘

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60:34

NBA Fact or Fiction: Pacers, Steph, Dame, Suns,...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2021/05/07

Dan is joined by Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes (@gt_hughes) to discuss the turmoil with the Indiana Pacers; the Phoenix Suns' chances of winning the Western Conference; the Devin Booker-Chris Paul debate; the Denver Nuggets' ceiling; the Los Angeles Clippers flying under the radar; the Chicago Bulls' precarious future outlook; Kyle Lowry's free agency; Kristaps Porzingis' future with the Dallas Mavericks; Kevin Porter Jr.; Damian Lillard; Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors; and much more

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62:04

MAILBAG: Gobert, Jokic, Devin Booker, Hornets,...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2021/05/03

MAIL TIME. Our latest trip around the NBA covers LaMelo Ball's return and the impact it has on the Charlotte Hornets; the futures of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Sacramento Kings; All-NBA picks; Devin Booker's defense; the viability of the Washington Wizards; the threat level of the Miami Heat; Rudy Gobert's defensive value; Nikola Jokic's dominance; the Denver Nuggets' ability to contend without Jamal Murray and much, much more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Rudy Gobert's defense (1:29)🔘 Denver's threat level

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86:31

The NBA's Most Underrated Players: Western Conference

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2021/04/30

POSITIVITY SEASON. Adam and Dan roll through their picks for the most underrated player on every Western Conference team. If you haven't listened to our Eastern Conference edition, you can find that here! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Dallas Mavericks (7:01)🔘 Denver Nuggets (11:36)🔘 Golden State Warriors (18:17)🔘 Houston Rockets (21:22)🔘 Los Angeles Clippers (24:43)🔘 Los Angeles Lakers (31:17)🔘 Memphis Grizzlies (36:05)🔘 Minnesota Timberwolves (42:22)🔘 New Orleans Pelicans (46:05)🔘 Oklahoma City Thunder

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78:17

MAILBAG: Ranking Futures of NBA's Worst Teams

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2021/04/26

Adam and Dan rank the future outlooks for all seven NBA teams with sub-1 percent chances of making the playoffs this year: Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic and Sacramento Kings. After that, they answer questions from listeners that cover the New York Knicks, Stephen Curry, Charlotte Hornets and LaMelo Ball, Toronto Raptors, Miami Heat, Portland Trail Blazers and much more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Ranking futures of NBA's

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69:15

The NBA's Most Underrated Players: Eastern Conference

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2021/04/22

Let's spread some positivity shall we? Adam and Dan discuss their most underrated player for all 15 of the Eastern Conference teams. 🔘 Atlanta Hawks (4:00)🔘 Boston Celtics (8:51)🔘 Brooklyn Nets (11:46)🔘 Charlotte Hornets (18:13)🔘 Chicago Bulls (21:09)🔘 Cleveland Cavaliers (23:53)🔘 Detroit Pistons (29:36)🔘 Indiana Pacers (32:58)🔘 Miami Heat (39:12)🔘 Milwaukee Bucks (41:51)🔘 New York Knicks (45:01)🔘 Orlando Magic (52:10)🔘 Philadelphia 76ers (58:40)🔘 Toronto Raptors (1:02:18)🔘

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73:09

MAILBAG: Julius Randle vs Kristaps, Nuggets Future,...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2021/04/19

MAIL TIME. This week, our wonderful listeners had us discuss the Eastern Conference playoff race, the Denver Nuggets' future post-Jamal Murray injury, the New York Knicks, Julius Randle's outlook, Kristaps Porzingis, the Charlotte Hornets, Richaun Holmes, Myles Turner, the Portland Trail Blazers and much, MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Julius Randle, ASENDING (3:38)🔘 Eastern Conference playoff predictions (14:01)🔘 Significance of D-Wade becoming stakeholder in Jazz (33:03)🔘 How much better is Michael

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82:48

Impact of Jamal Murray Injury, Keeping NBA Season in...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2021/04/14

First, Dan discusses Jamal Murray tearing his ACL and the impact it has on on the star point guard's career, the Nuggets' 2021 title push and the team's future. After that, Katie Heindl (@wtevs) from Dime UPROXX and Basketball Feelings, among many other places, joins Dan to talk about the challenges of the 2020-21 NBA season, how the league has often operated in opposition of its own supposed image and the impact this year could have on the Association long term. From there, she takes us through the

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70:57

MAILBAG: James Wiseman Injury, RJ Barrett vs Ja...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2021/04/12

MAIL TIME. Adam and Dan discuss the impact of James Wiseman's injury on his future and the Golden State Warriors' outlook and then talk about the reported sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves to Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lores. After that, your questions take us on an ACID TRIP that covers RJ Barrett vs. Ja Morant, Donovan Mitchell vs. Devin Booker, Chris Paul vs. Devin Booker, Zion Williamson vs. Jayson Tatum, Luka Doncic's ideal No. 2, the title stock of the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz, Zach LaVine's

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66:10

2021 NBA Draft Evaluation, Boston Celtics Outlook

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2021/04/09

With March Madness officially behind us, Adam Spinella (@Spinella14) from The Box and One (@TheBoxAndOne_) joins Dan to break down the top prospects and sleepers in the 2021 NBA Draft. And after rapping about Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley, Jalen Suggs and Jalen Green, among many others, it's on to the Boston Celtics, who remain tantalizing yet have underachieved this year. From Kemba Walker and Jaylen Brown to Jayson Tatum and the bench, we cover it all. Please subscribe to Hardwood Knocks here. And

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53:35

MAILBAG: Knicks, Pacers, Hornets, Embiid, Pistons,...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2021/04/05

MAIL TIME. This week, your questions take us on a journey that visits the Toronto Raptors, New York Knicks, Charlotte Hornets, Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat, Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler, the competitive balance between the East and West and the most underrated two-way players in the NBA. TIMESTAMPS⬇️🔘Thibs' love for Elfrid Payton (3:20)🔘Are the Pacers in trouble? (6:41)🔘Rank these three teams: Knicks, Pacers, Hornets (10:30)🔘Toronto's path back to contention (11:21)🔘Nemanja Bjelica

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69:48

2020 NBA Re-Draft

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2021/04/02

Adam and Dan collectively re-draft the 2020 NBA lottery, and woo boy, do things start to get interesting after LaMelo Ball. Let us know what you think about our do-over picks! Please subscribe to Hardwood Knocks here. And if you're listening to us in Apple 's podcast player, please, please pretty please leave us a rating and write a review here. Host: @danfavaleHost: @fromal09Follow: @HardwoodKnocksFollow: @The_Sports_Math Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here. Learn more about your ad

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71:01

NBA Title Race Post-Trade Deadline, RJ Barrett, Top 7...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2021/03/29

MAIL TIME. On the heels of the trade deadline, Adam and Dan reassess the NBA's title race. Did anything change? Are the Denver Nuggets now close to favorites? After that, they take a trip down YOU ASKED, WE ANSWERED LANE and cover the Boston Celtics, RJ Barrett, Chicago Bulls, Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic, the Los Angeles Lakers and Andre Drummond, our center rankings, the MVP race, Damian Lillard, Chris Paul vs. Kyle Lowry and much more! TIMESTAMPS ⬇️ 👉LaMarcus Aldridge/Andre Drummond

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89:56

NBA Trade Deadline Fallout

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2021/03/26

Dan brings on Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes (@gt_hughes) to discuss the fallout from the 2021 NBA trade deadline. Were the Toronto Raptors smart to keep Kyle Lowry? Did the Los Angeles Lakers miss an opportunity? How does Aaron Gordon fit with the Denver Nuggets? Did the Chicago Bulls make the right call on Nikola Vucevic? Why did the Los Angeles Clippers give up so much for Rajon Rondo? Where could the top potential buyout candidates land? Are the Houston Rockets screwed? Are the Miami Heat

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63:57

TRADE-DEADLINE MAILBAG: Lonzo Ball, LeBron/LaMelo...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2021/03/22

MAIL TIME! This latest trip down What Listeners Asked Us Lane covers injuries to LeBron James and LaMelo Ball, Victor Oladipo's market value, the Toronto Raptors' center position, the MVP race, Zach LaVine's future and NBA trade deadline needs for the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Philadelphia 76ers and much more. TIMESTAMPS ⬇️ 🔘 Energy drink(s)-induced delirium (0:36)🔘 Impact of LeBron's injury on the Lakers (4:30)🔘 MVP Ladder (09:58)🔘

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65:29

Clippers and Lakers Deep Dives, Anthony Davis,...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2021/03/17

Let's cannonball into some talk about the Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers, shall we? SB Nation's Sabreena Merchant (@sabreenajm) stops by to discuss MVP cases for LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard, the significance of Anthony Davis' injury, Paul George's play, Marc Gasol's defense, potential trades, the NBA championship race and much, much more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ CLIPPERS (1:34)🔘Offensive changes under Ty Lue🔘Serge Ibaka’s fit🔘Offensive shot profile🔘Defensive warts🔘Crunch-time play🔘Kawhi

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130:06

NBA Trade Ideas, Embiid Injury, LaMelo Ball, RJ...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2021/03/15

LOADED POCAST ALERT. First, we propose some NBA trade ideas for the Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, Utah Jazz and others. Then, we take listener questions on the Warriors, Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, RJ Barrett and much more. And finally, Salman Ali (@SalmanAiNBA) of the Red Nation Hoops podcast rolls through to discuss the Houston Rockets' future, including the importance of Christian Wood, the trade markets for PJ Tucker

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63:59

Brooklyn Nets Lookahead: Blake Griffin's Fit, James...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2021/03/10

The New York Daily News' Kristian Winfield (@Krisplashed) returns to break down all things Brooklyn Nets. He speaks with Dan about Blake Griffin's fit on the roster, James Harden's play since arriving, Kevin Durant's season, how Kyrie Irving has adapted, Nicolas Claxton's rise, prospective trade targets, lineup combinations, championship stock and much more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘Blake Griffin's fit in Brooklyn (4:04)🔘Nets roster needs (8:58)🔘Trade possibilities/Dinwiddie's future (14:35)🔘Most

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69:27

MAILBAG: Warriors Trades, Drummond, Bam Adebayo, RJ...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2021/03/08

MAIL TIME. Our first mailbag on the Locker Room app covers a LOT of ground. Dan and Adam are talking Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, RJ Barrett, Miami Heat, Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, Sacramento Kings, Atlanta Hawks, Travis Schlenk, Nikola Jokic, Chris Paul and much, much more. TIMESTAMPS ⬇️🔘 Warriors future/trade targets (2:15)🔘 All-Star "Weekend" (14:12)🔘 Heat/Jimmy Butler/Bam Adebayo (20:04)🔘 Rudy Gobert (26:14)🔘 Andre Drummond (30:46)🔘 Eastern Conference (35:19)🔘 Hawks/Travis

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