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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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124:39

And The Biggest Threat To The OKC Thunder Is...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2026/01/03

Which NBA team is best positioned to dethrone the Oklahoma City Thunder? Dan and Grant go through their list of candidates before dropping their final picks at the end! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO 4:04 - Are the Thunder more vulnerable than we thought?7:15 - Denver Nuggets20:23 - San Antonio Spurs 31:13 - Houston Rockets37:45 - Minnesota Timberwolves52:23 - New York Knicks58:33 - Detroit Pistons1:12:08 - Cleveland Cavaliers1:18:07 - Who is the biggest to the Thunder?1:24:25 - STAT PADDINGSUPPORT THE

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28:48

Can The Bucks Save The Giannis Era?

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/12/30

Dan and Grant are back for another round of "We're Just Asking Questions!" Next up: Can the Milwaukee Bucks salvage the Giannis Antetokounmpo era by trading for another star? TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO0:52 - When should the Bucks make a big trade?3:54 - Trae Young6:26 - LaMelo Ball7:44 - Anthony Davis9:53 - Donovan Mitchell11:26 - Darius Garland14:06 - Kyrie Irving15:36 - Kawhi Leonard19:11 - James Harden21:28 - Jaren Jackson Jr.22:50 - Devin Booker 24:17 - Ja Morant25:58 - Lauri Markkanen26:48 - What

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121:39

Surprise NBA Trade Candidates Nobody's Talking...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/12/27

Dan is joined by Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of 'The NBA Podcast' to talk about players NOT in the NBA rumor mill whose trade candidacy SHOULD be worth a discussion. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO/CRITERIA3:17 - Onyeka Okongwu9:43 - Bam Adebayo18:14 - Chicago Bulls contracts26:16 - Dillon Brooks35:59 - Fred VanVleet39:59 - Jaren Jackson Jr.52:41 - Tobias Harris58:22 - Peyton Watson1:04:25 - Utah Jazz guards1:11:22 - Mitchell Robinson1:16:35 - Draymond Green1:34:42 - Immanuel Quickley/Jakob Poeltl1:45:16 - Ryan

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123:57

MAILBAG: Warriors Future, Tanking, Kings Outlook,...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/12/24

IT'S TIME FOR OUR FIRST MAILBAG OF THE SEASON! Dan and Grant run through a list of listen questions that cover the future of the Golden State Warriors, the best bargains in the NBA, the Los Angeles Clippers scandal, the value of LeBron James, Trae Young and James and MUCH MORE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO 1:38 - The Draymond Green incident3:29 - Should the Warriors trade Draymond Green20:30 - How draft pick protections work?29:32 - Does the NBA have a tanking problem45:00 - Retired role players you

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117:22

Questions For Every Western Conference Team Entering...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/12/20

Dan and Grant are going back and forth on questions they have for every NBA team as we enter the official start of NBA trade season. Next up: The Western Conference! Check out the Eastern Conference pod here: https://youtube.com/live/Df2uEJANVcw. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:30 - Oklahoma City Thunder8:40 - Denver Nuggets 18:25 - Los Angeles Lakers31:22 - San Antonio Spurs40:51 - Houston Rockets51:02 - Minnesota Timberwolves 59:08 - Phoenix Suns 1:06:26 - Memphis Grizzlies1:14:45 - Golden State

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91:27

The 2025 NBA Trade Value Draft

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/12/16

Dan and Grant hold their First Annual NBA Trade Value Draft! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO/Criteria6:32 - THE DECISION7:07 - Pick No. 114:42 - Pick No. 220:37 - Pick No. 323:20 - Pick No. 428:46 - Pick No. 532:50 - Pick No. 639:55 - Pick No. 743:22 - Pick No. 846:48 - Pick No. 948:26 - Pick No. 1050:32 - Pick No. 1156:46 - Pick No. 1259:47 - THE REAL PICK NO. 121:04:14 - Pick No. 13 1:10:12 - Pick No. 141:13:41 - Snubs/Honorable MentionsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR

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99:35

It's NBA Awards Check-In Time

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/12/12

Dan and Grant go through their awards ballot a little more than one-quarter of the way through the NBA season, with a focus on one big-time question: Is the MVP race already over? TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO3:09 - MVP9:59 - Who’s easier to build around: SGA or Jokic?20:36 - Defensive Player of the Year30:29 - Should the NBA change the awards rules?33:41 - Rookie of the Year40:35 - Most Improved Player55:02 -Sixth Man of the Year1:03:42 - Coach of the Year1:14:23 - Executive of the Year1:21:58 - STAT

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151:48

Questions For Every Eastern Conference Team Entering...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/12/10

Dan is joined by Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to go back and forth on questions they have for every NBA team as we near the official start of NBA trade season on December 15. First up: The Eastern Conference! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:01 - Detroit Pistons15:30 - New York Knicks28:24 - Boston Celtics40:54 - Toronto Raptors52:00 - Orlando Magic1:04:40 - Miami Heat1:14:44 - Philadelphia 76ers1:25:22 - Cleveland Cavaliers1:33:43 - Atlanta Hawks1:44:37 - Milwaukee Bucks1:54:23 - Chicago

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153:44

Will The Giannis Antetokounmpo Sweepstakes Change The...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/12/06

Dan and Grant break down the latest in the Giannis Antetokounmpo rumor mill and then spend time talking about whether the NBA's superstar-trade market will change. After that, they get into potential Giannis packages. Finally, they welcome on Hardwood Knocks' new video editor, Andrew Willet (@theacwillett22). TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:58 - Latest Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors4:07 - Why is Giannis doing this now?11:57 - Can the Bucks salvage the Giannis situation?23:29 - Should NBA teams still go

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92:37

Should The NBA's Biggest Disappointment Blow It Up?

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/12/04

Dan and Grant are choppering in to discuss the state of the Los Angeles Clippers and talk about some trade scenarios—including one that could net them back some of their own first-round picks. They'll also be digging into the latest Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:37 - Why the Clippers sent Chris Paul home9:14 - Trades to get the Clippers their picks back26:36 - James Harden to the Minnesota Timberwolves35:06 - James Harden to the Golden State Warriors37:22 - James

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92:41

Ultimate NBA 5-Year Re-Draft Using 2020 Through 2024...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/12/02

Dan and Grant are joined by Bleacher Report's Bryant Toporek (@btoporek) and Jay Dunbar (@jaydunbar) to break down their ULTIMATE 5-YEAR NBA RE-DRAFT project. Bryant Knox (@bryantknox) also participated, but was unable to attend. We go through the 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 NBA draft classes and select players as if we're starting a franchise FROM SCRATCH. There is an obvious No. 1, but the likes of Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley, Alperen Sengun, Tyrese Haliburton, Evan Mobley, Tyrese Maxey,

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112:40

2025 NBA Western Conference Rookie Report

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/11/28

Dan is joined by Mort Jensen of 'The NBA Podcast' to break down Western Conference NBA rookie performances so far, including Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey, Dylan Harper, Kobe Sanders, Cedric Coward and MANY MORE! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO/APPROACH6:31 - Dallas Mavericks: Cooper Flagg15:46 - San Antonio Spurs: Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant23:36 - New Orleans Pelicans: Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears and Micah Peavey44:16 - Memphis Grizzlies: Cedric Coward58:15 - Utah Jazz: Ace Bailey and Walter Clayton

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76:39

The Future of NBA Parity Depends on One Team…

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/11/25

Dan and Grant are back with another round of 'We're Just Asking Questions.' This time, we are pondering whether the Los Angeles Clippers hold the fate of the NBA's parity era in their hands because to the first-round picks they must still send to the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO0:48 - Clippers draft obligations to the Thunder2:10 - Will Oklahoma City's window ever close?13:59 - Biggest short-term threats to the Thunder27:08 - Can the Clippers turn it around?32:42

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95:48

Big NBA Questions We Can't Ignore

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/11/22

Dan and Grant bounce around with some burning questions they have as we wrap up the first quarter of the 2025-26 NBA season, including: Are the Toronto Raptors for Real? Who is the NBA's third best team? Are the Atlanta Hawks better off without Trae Young? And more! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO3:06 - Are the Atlanta Hawks better off without Trae Young?27:45 - Just how good are the Los Angeles Lakers?45:20 - Will Tyler Herro ruin the Miami Heat's mojo?59:28 - Are the Toronto Raptors for real?1:13:27 -

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53:49

Is LaMelo Ball Running Out Of Time In Charlotte?...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/11/20

Dan and Grant are back for another around of 'We're Just Asking Questions!' This time, we're talking LaMelo Ball's future with the Charlotte Hornets. After that, Dan is joined by Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss where the New Orleans Pelicans go after firing Willie Green. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO0:49 - What does LaMelo Ball mean to the Hornets?8:32 - What is LaMelo's trade value?19:55 - How much time does Charlotte have?28:23 - Where do the Pelicans go from here?SUPPORT THE SHOW

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75:24

2025 NBA Rookie Reports (Eastern Conference)

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/11/18

Dan and Mort Jensen of 'The NBA Podcast' discuss their initial impressions of notable NBA rookies in the Eastern Conference. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:10 - Charlotte Hornets: Kon Knueppel, Ryan Kalkbrenner & Sion James12:25 - Brooklyn Nets: Egor Demin and Drake Powell25:24 - Toronto Raptors: Collin Murray-Boyles26:15 - Victor Wembanyama injury update30:11 - BACK TO COLLIN MURRAY-BOYLES39:02 - Washington Wizards: Tre Johnson46:17 - Philadelphia 76ers: VJ Edgecombe59:11 - Quick Hits: Jace

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112:46

2025 NBA Under-The-Radar Storylines Draft

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/11/15

Dan and Grant are back with "WE'RE JUST ASKING QUESTIONS!" Our next question up: Should the Memphis Grizzlies move on from Ja Morant? TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO/CRITERIA2:34 - Golden State Warriors19:36 - Denver Nuggets27:58 - Houston Rockets36:05 - Phoenix Suns43:44 - Detroit Pistons1:01:17 - Portland Trail Blazers1:09:54 - Charlotte Hornets1:15:25 - Brooklyn Nets1:21:06 - New Orleans Pelicans1:26:59 - New York Knicks1:35:33 - STAT PADDINGSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR

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91:08

The Dallas Mavericks Fired Nico Harrison...Now What?

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/11/12

Dan and Mort Jensen from 'The NBA Podcast' break down the Dallas Mavericks firing Nico Harrison, what it means for their direction, and whether they'll now explore Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving trades. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:39 - Initial Nico Harrison reaction2:45 - Was Nico the problem in Dallas?15:28 - Can the Mavs ever escape the Luka Doncic trade?23:35 - Anthony Davis’ trade value 28:20 - Anthony Davis trades1:02:37 - Kyrie Irving’s future 1:16:20 - Will the Mavs actually rebuild?SUPPORT THE

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47:13

The Memphis Grizzlies Have A Ja Morant Problem...

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/11/11

Dan and Grant are back with "WE'RE JUST ASKING QUESTIONS!" Our next question up: Should the Memphis Grizzlies move on from Ja Morant? TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - What’s going on with Ja Morant?2:46 - Is Ja Morant on the decline?6:22 - The Grizzlies made their choice9:48 - Is Ja Morant justified in being frustrated?15:29 - Should the Grizzlies trade Ja Morant?25:29 - How much blame does Memphis shoulder?31:22 - Ja Morant trade destinationsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR

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77:04

2025-26 NBA Season 'Peace or Panic?!'

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast ·

2025/11/08

Dan and Grant play 'PEACE OR PANIC?!' with NBA teams off to troubling starts to the season. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO3:01 - Dallas Mavericks 14:01 - Orlando Magic27:09 - Atlanta Hawks35:33 - Memphis Grizzlies48:25 - Los Angeles Clippers1:01:11 - Minnesota TimberwolvesSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter:

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