Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast

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2023 All-NBA, All-Defense And All-Rookie Picks Apr 11, 2023

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Grant and Dan drop their picks for All-NBA, All-Defense and All-Rookie teams. Be sure to check out our awards pod here: https://bit.ly/hwkx886 TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 3:07 - Rudy Gobert Suspension 6:16 - CRITERIA 9:37 - All-NBA Guards 19:05 - All-NBA Forwards 29:07 - All-NBA Centers 33:33 - All-Rookie teams 45:28 - All-Defense teams 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

Our 2023 NBA Awards Ballots Apr 10, 2023

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Grant and Dan go LOOOOONG on their 2022-23 NBA awards ballots. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 1:35 - INTRO/CRITERIA 9:31 - MVP/More Criteria 34:16 - Executive of the Year 43:06 - Coach of the Year 52:31 - Defensive Player of the Year 1:06:26 - Rookie of the Year 1:17:45 - Clutch Player of the Year 1:19:24 - Sixth Man of the Year 1:26:27 - Most Improved Player 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: Luka Doncic and the Mavs, Deandre Ayton's Future, Mikal Bridges for MIP?, The Pacers! Apr 07, 2023

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MAIL TIME. This week's batch of FANTABULOUS questions have us talking about the future of Dallas Mavericks and Luka Doncic, why the Sacramento Kings #justwork, Deandre Ayton's role on the Kevin Durant-era Phoenix Suns, free-agency targets for the Indiana Pacers, the value of Trey Murphy, Nick Nurse and the Raptors and SO. MUCH. MORE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 1:15 - INTRO 2:28 - The difference between the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings 6:28 - Should the Mavs consider trading Luka Doncic 14:40 - Would the New Orleans Pelicans trade Trey Murphy for Jaylen Brown? 18:58 - Which NBA team needs to be more urgent building around their star? 23:00 - Which NBA team is the best fit for Victor Wembanyama? 29:02 - If you could guarantee perfect health for one player this playoffs, who would you pick and why? Which team would you pick? 31:11 - Is there any chance Mikal Bridges can win MIP this year from his performance since the trade deadline? 35:12 - How many rookies from this NBA Draft class have superstar upside? 38:01 - What’s the most chaotic West play-in combination, and why is it Lakers vs Clippers and Mavericks vs. Timberwolves? 41:20 - What's your take on the Nick Nurse situation in Toronto? He was awfully...candid...when speaking about his future. 45:15 - What team would be the best if the NBA changed to a 3 vs. 3 league? What team would be the worst? 47:10 - What 4 are you targeting if you’re the Indiana Pacers? Young and can grow with the team, or overpaid vet (Tobias Harris) for 1 to 2 years? 50:14 - Which current NBA player is most likely to be in a exhibition boxing/MMA fight and why is it Draymond Green?.... 51:18 - My real question is this…If Ayton has a really good playoffs (especially if it leads to a championship) is it more likely that the Suns keep him as part of their core since it led to playoff success, or does it increase the likelihood he gets traded since it would likely raise his trade value significantly? Love the show as always! 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

Breaking Down The New NBA CBA with Keith Smith of Spotrac Apr 05, 2023

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Dan is joined by the legendary Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) from Spotrac to cover the ins and outs of the new NBA collective bargaining agreement. Topics include: games-played minimum for awards, the luxury tax, the "super tax," the midseason tournament, players investing in NBA and WNBA teams and sports betting companies, unintended consequences of new items and MUCH MORE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 1:15 - INTRO 3:26 - The NBA's focus on parity 6:46 - Is the "Super Tax" good or bad? 18:27 - Will more teams pay the "regular" luxury tax? 22:37 - The impact of a 65-game minimum for awards and All-NBA teams 31:13 - Do the changes in extension rules matter? 36:37 - The future of Jaylen Brown 43:03 - Is it good that players can invest in NBA/WNBA teams and sports betting companies 50:11 - Is the in-season tournament good or bad? 55:13 - Under-the-radar changes to the CBA 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

We Were Wrong, and We're Sorry Apr 03, 2023

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Dan and Grant revisit their NBA preseason win-loss predictions and take ownership of their biggest misses and explain their logic, what went wrong and so much more. We talk about more than half the league, so buckle up! TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 1:15 - INTRO 6:11 - Oklahoma City Thunder 9:15 - Utah Jazz 12:46 - Sacramento Kings 17:31 - Indiana Pacers 20:52 - Boston Celtics 24:17 - New York Knicks 27:47 - Golden State Warriors 36:10 - Detroit Pistons 39:35 - Minnesota Timberwolves 45:56 - Phoenix Suns 48:26 - New Orleans Pelicans 53:13 - Dallas Mavericks 56:28 - LA Clippers 1:00:27 - Toronto Raptors 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, PART 2: Jaylen Brown's future, Julius Randle Injury, Luka Doncic trades Mar 31, 2023

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MAIL TIME, PART 2. In the second mailbag of the week, Dan discusses the Julius Randle injury, playoff offenses, the future of Jaylen Brown on the Boston Celtics, NBA revenue sharing, teams best positioned to trade for Luka Doncic and MORE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 1:15 - INTRO 2:23 - Can the New York Knicks survive without Julius Randle 12:23 - Which team would Victor Wembanyama help the least? 17:49 - Will offenses be worse in the playoffs? 21:41 - Biggest winners and losers from the regular season 27:35 - Erase one of these NBA players' contributions from the league: Kobe Bryant, LeBron James or Michael Jordan 28:39 - Is Jaylen Brown destined to leave the Boston Celtics? 37:30 - How NBA revenue sharing works 42:02 - Is Kyrie Irving a good fit in Orlando? 44:33 - Which NBA teams are best positioned to trade for Luka Doncic 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, PART 1: Evan Mobley for DPOY?!, Jaden McDaniels, LaMelo Ball, Mar 30, 2023

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MAIL TIME. Dan goes through questions that cover Evan Mobley and the Defensive Player of the Year race, the growth of Jaden McDaniels and his next contract, the future of Jaylen Brown, Jalen Williams, playoff basketball, LaMelo Ball and MUCH MORE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 1:15 - INTRO 4:45 - The development of Jaden McDaniels 19:20 - LaMelo Ball's value 25:49 - Where would Jalen Williams go in a 2022 NBA re-draft? 28:50 - Woj or Shams? 30:37 - When is it okay to call someone a 'bust?' 33:30 - Is Evan Mobley a Defensive Player of the Year candidate? 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

Should the Mavericks Tank?, 5 Bold Predictions Mar 28, 2023

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Dan discusses the collapse of the Dallas Mavericks, the prospect of their tanking this season and what the current state of affairs means for their season. After that, he's got five *reasonably bold* predictions to drop into your mindholes. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 1:15 - INTRO 2:12 - State of the Dallas Mavericks 19:02 - Prediction #1 25:04 - Prediction #2 29:46 - Prediction #3 33:10 - Prediction #4 38:43 - Prediction #5 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

Paul George Injury Fallout & 1 Free Agent Every NBA Team Should Target Mar 23, 2023

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Dan goes LONG on the Paul George injury and its impact on the short- and long-term future of the LA Clippers. Then, while nobody asked for this, Dan offers one 2023 free agent every NBA team should already be thinking about— in the name of changing pace. CHAPTERS BELOW⬇️ 1:15 - INTRO 2:50 - The LA Clippers without Paul George 24:02 - Atlanta Hawks 24:59 - Boston Celtics 25:24 - Brooklyn Nets 26:15 - Charlotte Hornets 27:06 - Chicago Bulls 27:43 - Cleveland Cavaliers 28:18 - Dallas Mavericks 28:57 - Denver Nuggets 29:53 - Detroit Pistons 30:22 - Golden State Warriors 31:11 - Houston Rockets 32:00 - Indiana Pacers 33:00 - LA Clippers 33:34 - Los Angeles Clippers 34:45 - Memphis Grizzlies 36:03 - Miami Heat 36:38 - Milwaukee Bucks 37:46 - Minnesota Timberwolves 38:26 - New Orleans Pelicans 39:37 - New York Knicks 42:00 - Oklahoma City Thunder 44:15 - Orlando Magic 45:58 - Philadelphia 76ers 46:47 - Phoenix Suns 48:10 - Portland Trail Blazers 50:12 - Sacramento Kings 51:34 - San Antonio Spurs 53:10 - Toronto Raptors 53:52 - Utah Jazz 55:30 - Washington Wizards 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

BOUNCIN' AROUND: Pelicans Future, The Knicks!, Jalen Williams for RoY?!, Sixers, More Mar 21, 2023

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Dan and Grant are trading big-picture observations for that will define the rest of the NBA season, potentially the 2023 NBA playoffs and definitely the 2023 NBA offseason. This journey includes the future of the New Orleans Pelicans, the Philadelphia 76ers, the New York Knicks, Jalen Williams and more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 1:15 - INTRO 4:45 - The future of the New Orleans Pelicans is complicated 15:32 - Free-agency outlook, Jerami Grant, Nikola Vucevic 24:16 - Are the New York Knicks underrated? 35:07 - Next steps for the Knicks 36:23 - Are the Philadelphia 76ers Tier 1 title contenders? 42:31 - The Memphis Grizzlies playoff stock 47:26 - Is Kawhi Leonard a top-five player again? 53:23 - Can Jalen Williams be better than Paolo Banchero? 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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