Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast

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Kevin Durant Trade Reaction! Jun 22, 2025

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Dan and Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast break down the Phoenix Suns trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, what it means for both teams, their futures, potential follow-up moves, and much more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:45 - Kevin Durant trade details
3:44 - Where do the Suns go from here?
12:25 - Mat Ishbia is running a you-know-what show
26:37 - Did the Rockets just make the perfect trade
36:09 - Future of Houston's youngsters
39:02 - Follow-up trade targets for the Rockets
44:58 - The Kevin Durant extension
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Portland Trail Blazers 2025 NBA Offseason Lookahead Jun 22, 2025

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Dan and Grant break down every aspect of the Portland Trail Blazers' 2025 offseason, including extension candidates, biggest needs, overall direction and potential trade targets! TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Are the Blazers the NBA's biggest wild card?
3:44 - Blazers cap sheet and trade assets
5:18 - Shaedon Sharpe extension
9:12 - Toumani Camara extension
11:40 - Anfernee Simons extension
16:45 - Will the Blazers be buyers or sellers?
18:41 - Biggest needs and trade targets
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2025 NBA Draft Mega Primer! Jun 21, 2025

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Dan and Grant are joined by Bleacher Report colleague Jonathan Wasserman (@NBADraftWass) to preview ALL THINGS related to the 2025 NBA draft, including prospect breakdowns, team-building philosophies, skill-set superlatives and much more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - Intro
1:14 - Where does the 2025 draft class rank?
3:49 - How NIL is impacting the draft
7:26 - Any new NBA draft trends?
10:27 - Cooper Flagg breakdown
15:52 - Dylan Harper breakdown
19:02 - Ace Bailey breakdown
28:37 - VJ Edgecombe breakdown
32:06 - Jeremiah Fears breakdown
37:32 - Tre Johnson breakdown
40:08 - Kon Knueppel breakdown
42:32 - Collin Murray-Boyles breakdown
45:24 - Derik Queen breakdown
47:09 - Egor Demin breakdown
49:15 - Khaman Maluach breakdown
52:18 - Carter Bryant breakdown
55:26 - Highest variance draft prospect
56:36 - Best pick-and-roll initiators
58:22 - Best rim protectors
59:36 - Best movement shooters
1:00:28 - Best on-ball defenders
1:01:44 - Hidden gems to monitor
1:03:34 - The next Quinten Post
1:04:27 - Should NBA teams give us more peeks behind the curtain?
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New York Knicks 2025 NBA Offseason Lookahead Jun 20, 2025

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Dan and Grant break down their biggest questions and thoughts about the New York Knicks' offseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
0:48 - Knicks' offseason cap sheet & trade assets
9:18 - Mikal Bridges extension
15:10 - Should the Knicks extend Karl-Anthony Towns?
21:53 - The Kevin Durant trade talk
29:20 - Biggest needs + free-agency & trade targets
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Which Star Are The Spurs Waiting For? Jun 19, 2025

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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to riff on the report that the San Antonio Spurs aren't aggressively pursuing Kevin Durant because they are waiting to pair Victor Wembanyama with another star. Naturally, they try to sleuth out who that star might be. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
0:45 - Are the Spurs out on Kevin Durant
5:54 - The De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle & Dylan Harper problem
12:37 - Would San Antonio trade De'Aaron Fox?
17:04 - Stars the Spurs are waiting for (Part 1)
29:49 - Cooper Flagg to San Antonio?!
35:24 - Should the Spurs wait to strike?
41:59 - Wild Kevin Durant trade idea!
44:41 - Final thoughts
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Thunder vs Pacers NBA Finals Breakdown Jun 18, 2025

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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to talk about the NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder providing a glimpse of what's to come, the Tyrese Haliburton injury and more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:19 - Jalen Williams is going kaboom
7:53 - The Thunder are just getting started
16:02 - The Tyrese Haliburton injury
23:25 - Can the Pacers win without Hali at full strength?
27:23 - What to watch for in Game 6
41:41 - Closing thoughts
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Shams Charania Was Right... Jun 17, 2025

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Dan and Grant break down the blockbuster Desmond Bane trade, and what it means for both the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic. They also get into why this trade hints as a WILD offseason, and how it may reflect a shift in how teams view their contention windows. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:09 - Craziest NBA offseason ever? (Shams Charania called it!)
6:41 - Desmond Bane trade details
13:33 - Desmond Bane's fit on the Orlando Magic
23:45 - Are NBA teams embracing shorter windows?
29:53 - What is the Memphis Grizzlies' plan?
36:03 - The future of Jaren Jackson Jr.
43:03 - Closing thoughts
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Utah Jazz 2025 NBA Offseason Lookahead Jun 16, 2025

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Dan and Grant break down the ins and outs of the Utah Jazz's 2025 offseason, including whether the team is itching to make a big move. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
0:34 - Is it time for the Jazz to make a big swing?
2:03 - Utah's cap situation
7:36 - Future of Walker Kessler
13:40 - Future of Lauri Markkanen
19:34 - Jazz's biggest needs + potential trades
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Are The Knicks Blowing It Again? (Plus...GAP!) Jun 14, 2025

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Dan and Grant break down the perception of the New York Knicks' head coaching search, whether they are being unfairly judged, and if it's really possible to get a dramatic upgrade from Tom Thibodeau. After that, it's Guess The Mystery NBA Player (GAP) time! TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
0:37 - Do the Knicks have a post-This plan?
7:40 - Is it easy to upgrade from Thibodeau?
13:00 - Reasons for concern about the Knicks
18:50 - Timing of the Thibs firing
19:49 - The Knicks deserve some leeway...
21:29 - Guess-A-Player
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The NBA Finals Are An Acid Trip Jun 13, 2025

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Dan and Grant discuss the insanity of the 2025 NBA Finals so far while digging into what makes the Indiana Pacer so special, and what the Oklahoma City Thunder might attempt to do moving forward. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:31 - The adaptability of the Pacers
2:58 - Tyrese Haliburton vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
10:10 - Indiana's offense is more dynamic
13:05 - Rick Carlisle vs. Mark Daigneault
18:03 - The Pacers keep proving everyone wrong
21:38 - Adjustments and things to watch for
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