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 timeline 45:20 - Secondary wing rotation48:18 - Will the Pelicans make more trades?49:55 - Jordan Hawkins and Karlo Matkovic52:12 - Defensive ceiling54:11 - Biggest needs, under-the-radar storylines 57:19 - Top-10 rotation58:43 - Go-to crunch-time unit59:15 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:00:12 - PREDICTIONSSUPPORT 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: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com
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 Sharpe40:13 - Deni Avdija's impact43:18 - Chauncey Billups’ toughest rotation decision43:50 - Importance of Toumani Camara51:10 - Kris Murray, Duop Reath, Rayan Rupert53:17 - Offensive improvement 57:19 - Biggest needs1:00:05 - What’s flying under the radar?1:03:05 - Top-10 rotation1:06:02 - Go-to crunch-time unit1:08:27 - Best offensive lineup1:10:29 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:12:19 - PREDICTIONS!1:14:24 - W.H.A.T. SUPERLATIVESSUPPORT 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: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com
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’ fit34:03 - Early impressions of Ryan Nembhard35:02 - Future of Jaden Hardy36:13 - Biggest needs, under-the-radar storylines 40:33 - Top-10 rotation 42:14 - Best offensive lineup43:22 - Go-to crunch-time lineup43:56 - Weirdo lineups we want to see 45:30 - PREDICTIONSSUPPORT 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: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com
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 - Atlanta’s defensive ceiling + Impact of Mo Gueye51:21 - Early impressions of Asa Newell54:39 - Vit Krejci + other youngsters57:38 - Biggest needs/weaknesses, under-the-radar storylines59:41 - Top-10 rotation1:01:11 - Go-to closing unit1:01:55 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:04:45 - PREDICTIONS!SUPPORT 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: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com
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 PAID1:30:10 - Jonathan Kuminga and Quentin GrimesSUPPORT 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: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com
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 Isaiah Hartenstein35:45 - Continued development of Cason Wallace 39:35 - What is the ceiling of Ajay Mitchell?43:43 - Are Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins expendable?49:09 - Developing young talent while still contending50:27 - Nikola Topic expectations53:57 - Early impressions Thomas Sorber58:02 - Early impressions of Brooks Barnhizer1:00:45 - Room for offensive improvement?1:01:42 -Future of Ousmane Dieng1:05:13 - Biggest needs, Under-the-radar storylines1:08:20 - Top-10 rotation1:10:30 - Go-to crunch-time unit1:12:46 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:15:45 - FREE-THROW MERCHANTS1:19:22 - PREDICTIONSSUPPORT 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: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com
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 Harris 56:34 - Marcus Sasser58:06 - Bobi Klintman59:29 - Tolu Smith 1:00:18 - Daniss Jenkins1:01:33 - Chaz Lanier1:04:04 - Biggest weakness, under-the-radar storylines, trade targets1:10:35 - Top-10 rotation1:12:30 - Go-to closing lineup 1:12:53 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:16:11 - PREDICTIONS!SUPPORT 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: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com
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 Leonard36:17 - Chris Paul's role38:50 James Harden adjustments43:39 - The frontline rotation45:13 - Impact of Bogdan Bogdanovic injury 48:16 - Will the Clippers play enough in transition? / Overall play style 54:51 - Potential pain points56:42 - Roles for Kris Dunn and Derrick Jones Jr.1:02:49 - Early impressions of Yanic Konan Niederhauser1:07:46 - Kobe Brown, Cam Christie, cutting payroll1:12:51 - Biggest weakness, strengths, under-the-radar storylines1:22:59 - Top-10 rotation 1:25:24 - Go-to crunch-time unit1:27:12 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:29:56 - PREDICTIONS!SUPPORT 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: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com
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 of Ryan Kalkbrenner 32:05 - Can Charlotte rebound and defend?34:23 - Biggest needs, strengths, under-the-radar storylines 35:37 - Sion James / roster spots38:17 - Hornets’ approach to trade market40:57 - Top-10 rotation 45:05 - Go-to crunch time lineup46:46 - Weirdo lineups we want to see48:15 - Coverage of the Hornets50:34 - PREDICTIONSSUPPORT 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: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com
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 much will Khris Middleton and CJ McCollum play?43:32 - AJ Johnson44:55 - Will Riley46:30 - Dillon Jones47:25 - Tristan Vukcevic49:08 - Malaki Branham51:28 - Biggest needs, strengths, under-the-radar storylines56:24 - Top-10 rotation59:20 - Go-to closing lineup1:00:09 - Weirdo lineups we want to see 1:01:45 - Jamir Watkins outlook1:04:33 - PREDICTIONS!SUPPORT 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: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com
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 OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com
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 Jackson36:32 - Secondary guard rotation39:01 - Biggest needs, strengths, under-the-radar storyline45:39 - Top-10 rotation, best closing lineups48:36 - Weirdo lineups we want to see49:39 - PREDICTIONSSUPPORT 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: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com
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 future of Devin Vassell39:31 - Victor Wembanyama’s next frontier 43:09 - Early impressions of Carter Bryant 46:48 -Future of David Jones-Garcia and Riley Minnix 49:33 - Biggest need, under-the-radar storylines53:56 - Top-10 rotation54:43 - Go-to crunch-time lineup56:06 - Weirdo lineups we want to see59:29 - PREDICTIONS1:06:27 - Trade targetsSUPPORT 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: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com
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 rotation and the minutes without Ayton43:33 - Rui Hachimura’s role45:22 - Dalton Knecht 48:44 - Christian Koloko50:01 - Adou Thiero51:09 - Bronny James52:28 - Biggest needs, under-the-radar storylines 1:00:45 - Top-10 rotation1:03:09 - Go-to crunch-time lineup 1:04:32 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:05:52 - PREDICTIONSJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com
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 Suggs’ offensive importance 46:26 - Anthony Black and Tristan Da Silva51:46 - Early impressions of Kase Richardson and Noah Penda54:56 - Are the Magic deep enough?59:16 - Will Orlando duck the tax?1:05:56 - Biggest needs, under-the-radar storylines1:07:01 - Wendell Carter Jr. is still underrated1:10:02 - Top-10 rotation, secondary lineups1:13:42 - Go-to closing lineup1:15:23 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:18:00 - PREDICTIONSSUPPORT 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: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com
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 ceiling49:34 - Terrence Shannon Jr. breakout coming?53:05 - The transition offense55:45 - Jaylen Clark 57:26 - Early impressions of Joan Beringer1:02:06 - Leonard Miller1:03:37 - Biggest needs, under-the-radar storylines1:09:41 - Top-10 rotation1:13:42 - Go-to crunch-time unit1:15:29 - Weirdo lineups we want to see 1:18:42 - Ownership finally changing1:21:20 - PREDICTIONSSUPPORT 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: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com
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 TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com
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 - Biggest concern53:37 - Are the guards underrated?54:27 - Top-10 rotation58:33 - Go-to closing lineup59:34 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:02:49 - Will they make a trade?1:05:27 - PREDICTIONS!SUPPORT 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: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com
"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 Spurs 31:34 - Denver Nuggets45:11 - Oklahoma City Thunder47:28 - Portland Trail Blazers52:24 - Miami Heat trade Haywood Highsmith!53:56 - Utah Jazz59:48 - Golden State Warriors1:04:42 - Los Angeles Clippers1:09:56 - Los Angeles Lakers1:14:47 - Phoenix Suns1:18:40 - Sacramento KingsSUPPORT 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: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com
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 Proctor43:35 - The defense is underrated!44:39 - Top-10 rotation48:19 - Go-to closing lineup49:07 - Weirdo lineups we want to see51:03 - Craig Porter Jr. could play a role 52:57 - PREDICTIONSSUPPORT 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: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com
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how is it that you cover the league and you don't know why the suns are playing better? they literally have a completely different starting lineup.
Scott Robbins
Wow this guest was a mess. could not finish
Mike \
good stuff.
Bright Agyarko
hhuvuuvg
Xavier Parks
Luka a top 5 player in his 5th season? Come on guys