Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast

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Dillon Brooks + Golden Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers Primer May 02, 2023

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Dan and Grant discuss the Memphis Grizzlies' decision to move on from Dillon Brooks before jumping into what to watch for throughout the Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers series. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 3:05 - Dillon Brooks 10:05 - Warriors vs. Lakers Primer JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023 NBA Playoffs Exits, Advancements and Big Picture Ramifications Apr 28, 2023

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Dan and Grant bounce around the 2023 NBA playoffs. They begin with discussing the futures of the Milwaukee Bucks and LA Clippers after their exits. Then, they preview the series between the Miami Heat and New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets and finally the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:26 - Kawhi Leonard 7:06 - Giannis Antetokounmpo 17:02 - Milwaukee Bucks offseason outlook 25:01 - LA Clippers Offseason outlook 37:29 - Cleveland Cavaliers 51:02 - New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat preview 1:11:11 - Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers preview 1:21:56 - Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns preview JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023 NBA Offseason Lookaheads: Houston Rockets Apr 27, 2023

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Dan is joined by Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) from Red Nation Hoops to discuss the Houston Rockets hiring Ime Udoka, reflections from the 2022-23 season, biggest roster needs, free-agency targets, the James Harden rumors, trade possibilities and much more. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:26 - The Ime Udoka hire 3:33 - Ime Udoka's introductory presser 15:54 - What to expect from Ime Udoka's impact on the roster 17:35 - Thoughts on the core players 17:56 - Jalen Green 22:14 - Alperen Sengun 26:31 - Jabari Smith Jr. 33:22 - Tari Eason and Kevin Porter Jr. 36:41 - K.J. Martin 39:08 - Biggest roster needs 41:58 - How the 2023 NBA draft will inform the Rockets offseason 44:08 - The James Harden rumors 50:09 - How aggressive will the Rockets be this offseason independent of James Harden? 58:07 - Potential trade targets, Jaylen Brown, Mikal Bridges JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAILBAG: Should the Bucks Fire Budenholzer, Paul George Trades, Playoff Format, Clippers Future Apr 26, 2023

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MAIL TIME. This week's journey down You Asked, Dan Answered Lane covers the Milwaukee Bucks, Mike Budenholzer and Giannis Antetokounmpo, Paul George trade destinations and the future of the LA Clippers, a Brooklyn Nets and Portland Trail Blazers hypothetical, random NBA beefs, a Herb Jones trade idea, the drawn-out genesis of Dan's NBA fandom and MUCH MORE. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:26 - Which 2022 free agents are having the largest impact in the 2023 NBA playoffs? 6:03 - Would the Oklahoma City Thunder trade all their future first-round picks for Victor Wembanyama 8:36 - Milwaukee Bucks/Portland Trail Blazers 9:10 - Should the Milwaukee Bucks Fire Mike Budenholzer? 13:52 - Is Giannis Antetokounmpo still the best player in the NBA? 17:12 - What's more likely: A Mikal Bridges trade to the Portland Trail Blazers, or a Damian Lillard trade to the Brooklyn Nets? 22:40 - Should the NBA get rid of conferences? 25:41 - Dan goes WAAAAY too long on his NBA fandom journey 41:53 - Paul George trade destinations/The future of the LA Clippers 48:45 - Herb Jones to the Memphis Grizzlies??? 51:36 - Which fired NBA GMs deserve another job? 53:53 - The most random beefs in NBA history 56:01 - Which players will benefit from the league getting rid of positions on All-NBA and All-Defense ballots? JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Toronto Raptors Fire Nick Nurse, 2023 NBA Playoffs Winners & Losers Apr 21, 2023

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Dan and Grant react to the Toronto Raptors firing Nick Nurse and then go through their EARLY 2023 NBA playoffs winners and losers so far. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 1:35 - INTRO 2:51 - Raccoons invaded Dan's life 13:07 - Toronto Raptors fire Nick Nurse 24:09 - Mike Brown/Sacramento Kings 28:15 - Minnesota Timberwolves 32:27 - Denver Nuggets defense/Jamal Murray 34:35 - Trae Young 46:32 - Brook Lopez, Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami Heat 52:36 - Kevon Looney/Draymond Green 58:03 - LA Clippers/Kawhi Leonard 1:03:17 - WHAT ARE THE RULES?! 1:09:33 - Derrick White 1:11:48 - The Knicks offense/RJ Barrett 1:16:22 - Phoenix Suns, the Kevin Durant - Devin Booker pairing JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023 NBA Offseason Lookaheads: Washington Wizards Apr 20, 2023

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Dan is joined by Matt Modderno (@MattModderno) from the Bleav in Wizards podcast (@BleavinWizards) to discuss the future of the Washington Wizards following their decision fire general manager Tommy Sheppard. Full list of topics include: —Was Tommy Sheppard's dismissal a surprise? —Will the Wizards be open to rebuilding? —Evaluating Wes Unseld Jr. —What would it take for the Wizards to rebuild? —The future of Kristaps Porzingis —The Porzingis and Daniel Gafford frontcourt pairing —The future of Kyle Kuzma —The future of Deni Avdija —Biggest offseason need in Washington —Stylistic changes the Wizards should make —Player most likely to be traded —Free agency targets JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAILBAG: Draymond Green Suspension, Playoff Overreactions, Win-Win Trades Apr 19, 2023

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MAIL TIME. Dan answers an array of questions that cover the Draymond Green suspension, Ja Morant's injury, the Philadelphia 76ers-Brooklyn Nets series, overreactions for every playoff team, win-win trades, player archetypes and much more. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 1:35 - Draymond Green suspension 5:04 - INTRO 6:39 - Walker Kessler or Jaden McDaniels? 8:35 - Should the Utah Jazz trade for LaMelo Ball? 11:46 - Draymond Green and Domantas Sabonis incident 16:58 - Should Ja Morant be considered injury prone? 19:57 - Early postseason overreactions for every NBA playoff team 36:22 - Phoenix Suns impressions 40:22 - Why are NBA playoff games officiated differently? 44:39 - What's more impressive: The Brooklyn Nets defense or the Philadelphia 76ers defense? 47:06 - Which NBA archetypes will be the next trendy draft selections? 50:49 - What are the biggest win-win trades in NBA history? JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023 NBA Playoffs Primers: Bucks vs. Heat, Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Apr 15, 2023

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Dan and Grant wrap up their 2023 NBA playoffs primer with extend thoughts on the first-round matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat as well as the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 1:35 - INTRO 3:52 - Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami Heat 23:40 - Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are We Underestimating the Sacramento Kings? Apr 14, 2023

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BONUS POD. Dan is joined by The Kings Herald's Greg Wissinger (@gwiss) to discuss the wave of doubt engulfing the Sacramento Kings as they prepare to end their 16-year postseason drought and take on the Golden State Warriors in Round 1 of the 2023 NBA playoffs. Is the skepticism warranted? Are the Kings better than they're viewed nationally? Is the defense really that bad? Which matchups should we watch? How euphoric is it to know Sacramento not only made the postseason but did so comfortably? How important is the Kings' postseason performance to understanding how they should flesh out the roster moving forward? Plus, predictions, shit-talking, cliche questions from Dan for Greg, the growth of De'Aaron Fox, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis, the rotation and MUCH more! JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2023 NBA Playoffs Primer: PHI/BRK, BOS/ATL, CLE/NYK, SAC/GSW, MEM/LAL, PHO/LAC Apr 13, 2023

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Dan and Grant preview all six first-round series that already set for the 2023 NBA playoffs. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 1:35 - INTRO 6:05 - Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets 17:01 - Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks 26:48 - Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks 42:41 - Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors 55:20 - Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Lakers 1:13:09 - Phoenix Suns vs. LA Clippers 1:29:48 - PLAYOFF MAILBAG JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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