Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast

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Joel Embiid Injury Impact, Zach LaVine Injury, 65-Game Minimum, STAT PADDING Feb 06, 2024

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Dan discusses the latest updates on Joel Embiid and Zach LaVine, and what it means for the Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls heading into the trade deadline. After that, he and Grant get into the Embiid discourse, the league's 65-game minimum for awards and some STAT PADDING, baby.
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2024 NBA Trade Deadline Primer for Every Team in The WEST Feb 03, 2024

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Dan and Grant preview the 2024 NBA trade deadline for every team in the Western Conference. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
3:09 - Dallas Mavericks
13:11 - Denver Nuggets
17:08 - Golden State Warriors
24:35 - Houston Rockets
30:50 - L.A. Clippers
36:17 - Los Angeles Lakers
44:32 - Memphis Grizzlies
50:39 - Minnesota Timberwolves
57:49 - New Orleans Pelicans
1:04:49 - Oklahoma City Thunder
1:15:24 - Phoenix Suns
1:23:15 - Portland Trail Blazers
1:30:44 - Sacramento Kings
1:37:59 - San Antonio Spurs
1:44:39 - Utah Jazz
1:52:44 - STAT PADDING
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Grizzlies-Rockets Trade, Joel Embiid Rant, Julius Randle Update, 2024 NBA All-Star Snubs Feb 02, 2024

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Dan reacts to the Julius Randle injury update, and what it means for the New York Knicks at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Then, he discusses the Steven Adams trade between the Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies. After that, we're talking 2024 NBA All-Star snubs and then SKEWERING the Joel Embiid injury discourse. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:13 - Julius Randle injury update, How does his absence impact the Knicks at the trade deadline?
10:14 - Rockets-Grizzlies trade!
10:38 - Why did Houston trade for Steven Adams?, What does this say about Houston's immediate and long-term future?
20:13 - Why did the Grizzlies get rid of Adams now?, What does this trade say about Memphis' immediate and long-term future?
25:58 - 2024 NBA All-Star rosters and snubs
35:45 - The Joel Embiid injury #discourse
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The Cleveland Cavaliers Are On The Rise...Again Feb 01, 2024

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Dan is joined by Carter Rodriguez (@Carter_Shade) from The Chase Down Podcast (@ChaseDownPod) to discuss all things Cleveland Cavaliers—including their ascent without Darius Garland and Evan Mobley, All-Star development from Jarrett Allen, the future of Donovan Mitchell and MUCH MORE. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHASE DOWN POCAST. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:31 - The factors driving Cleveland's shorthanded success
8:38 - Continued evolution of Jarrett Allen
14:02 - Donovan Mitchell juggling different gears
19:19 - Spotlighting "The Others"
19:37 - Caris LeVert
21:11 - Sam Merrill
22:49 - Georges Niang
24:53 - Isaac Okoro
27:04 - Craig Porter Jr.
31:27 - Max Strus
32:21 - Dean Wade
34:58 - The rotation full strength
38:21 - The fit of Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen
45:02 - Cleveland's trade deadline approach, The future of Donovan Mitchell
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2024 NBA Trade Deadline Mega Primer with Keith Smith! Jan 30, 2024

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Dan and Grant are joined by Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) from Spotrac to talk about questions and potential themes they'll be monitoring as we head into the 2024 NBA trade deadline. From there, we each discuss our THREE most fascinating teams that we believe could define the deadline. Also, check out the SPOTRAC NBA TRADE MACHINE that Keith helped build. It's easily the best one out there and a great way to support his work. TIMESTAMPS BELOW ⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
2:07 - The 65-game minimum for NBA awards
11:01 - Themes to monitor at the 2024 NBA trade deadline
21:47 - What is the value of a first-round pick?
26:28 - What do the trades already made say about what will happen at the deadline on February 8?
30:44 - Teams that will define the NBA trade deadline
31:15 - Minnesota Timberwolves
39:40 - Atlanta Hawks
49:44 - New York Knicks
56:47 - Orlando Magic
1:02:11 - Oklahoma City Thunder
1:09:27 - Utah Jazz
1:15:27 - Golden State Warriors
1:24:02 - Philadelphia 76ers
1:28:01 - Houston Rockets
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Joel Embiid And Luka Doncic Are Ruining The NBA! Jan 27, 2024

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Dan gives his thoughts on the recent NBA #discourse following offensive detonations from Joel Embiid, Luka Doncic, Devin Booker and Karl-Anthony Towns.
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Where Do The Toronto Raptors Go From Here? Jan 26, 2024

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Dan is joined by Samson Folk (@samfolkk) from Raptors Republic (@raptorsrepublic) to talk about what's next for the Toronto Raptors after trading Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby for Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett and draft equity. SUBSCRIBE TO AND SUPPORT RAPTORS REPUBLIC HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
3:33- Impressions of the OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam trades
11:03 - What is Toronto's direction post-trades?
15:12 - The Raptors approach at the 2024 NBA trade deadline
24:01 - R.J. Barrett's fit in Toronto so far
32:58 - Immanuel Quickley's fit on the Raptors so far
40:01 - The importance Jakob Poeltl
41:48 - What will Immanuel Quickley's next contract look like?
44:03 - Offensive growth of Scottie Barnes
52:46 - Defensive progression of Scottie Barnes
56:12 - What does the next frontier look like for Scottie Barnes?
59:37 - How has Darko Rajokovic done so far?
1:09:50 - Should we be concerned about Gradey Dick?
1:14:06 - Favorite Raptors players, Ode to Chris Boucher
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Why The Washington Wizards "Fired" Wes Unseld Jr. Jan 25, 2024

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Dan gives his thoughts on the Washington Wizards deciding to fire, er, we mean, demote or reassign head coach Wes Unseld Jr. Spoiler alert: It has a lot to do with Bilal Coulibaly as well as Unseld's interim replacement, Brian Keefe.
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The Bucks Are Hiring Doc Rivers?!, Terry Rozier Trade Reaction, Mini Mailbag! Jan 24, 2024

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Dan reacts to the Milwaukee Bucks firing head coach Adrian Griffin and reportedly hiring Doc Rivers as his replacement. After that, he breaks down the implications of the Terry Rozier trade for the Miami Heat, Charlotte Hornets and Kyle Lowry. Then, it's on to a mini NBA mailbag! TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
0:58 - The Milwaukee Bucks fire Adrian Griffin and...hire Doc Rivers?!?
18:13 - Breaking down the Terry Rozier fit with the Miami Heat
30:48 - Direction of the Charlotte Hornets, Kyle Lowry's future
39:47 - Tristan Thompson suspension
40:53 - Kevin Porter Jr. update
42:34 - The importance of Kris Dunn to the Utah Jazz
44:17 - Why are player heights so fluid and outdated?
47:20 - What should the Detroit Pistons do with their cap space this summer?
55:22 - Explaining draft pick protections and the Stepien Rule
1:02:54 - Which basketball metric do you wish existed?
1:04:32 - Why doesn't the NBA distinguish between live-ball and dead-ball turnovers?
1:05:58 - Where do you rate the Darko Rajokovic postgame ethering of NBA referees?
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Ranking The Top 22 NBA Players Under 22 Jan 22, 2024

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Dan and Grant rank their top NBA players under 22 based on who they want for the rest of their career. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
0:41 - Rankings criteria
1:51 - Ranking the top 22 NBA players under 22
55:06 - STAT PADDING!
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