Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast

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NBA MVP LADDER SHAKEUP, The Plight of the New York Knicks Nov 15, 2022

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Dan drops his latest 2022-23 NBA MVP ladder and then digs into how and why the New York Knicks are on the fast track to nowhere. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:42 - INTRO 1:41 - MVP Ladder Criteria 2:59 - Updated MVP Ladder 24:04 - The plight of the New York Knicks 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

Grading Every NBA Team's Top Under-25 Player So Far Nov 14, 2022

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Dan hops on to deliver his report card grades for every NBA team's top under-25 player so FAR. You can check out the full article here. Please remember all players are being grade relative to their expectations entering this season. Please also remember that getting a "C" means they're right around expectations, and it should not be taken as some massive slight. You're all the best! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:15 - Criteria 3:43 - Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks 5:16 - Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics 6:29 - Nicolas Claxton, Brooklyn Nets 7:55 - P.J. Washington, Charlotte Hornets 9:32 - Ayo Dosunmu, Chicago Bulls 10:44 - Darius Garland, Cleveland Cavaliers 12:28 - Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks 14:15 - Michael Porter Jr., Denver Nuggets 17:43 - Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons 19:46 - Jordan Poole, Golden State Warriors 21:35 - Jalen Green, Houston Rockets 23:20 - Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers 24:30 - Brandon Boston Jr., L.A. Clippers 26:16 - Lonnie Walker IV, Los Angeles Lakers 27:46 - Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies 29:13 - Tyler Herro, Miami Heat 30:39 - MarJon Beauchamp, Milwaukee Bucks 31:31 - Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves 33:03 - Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans 34:39 - RJ Barrett, New York Knicks 36:19 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder 37:59 - Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic 39:24 - Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers 40:42 - Deandre Ayton, Phoenix Suns 42:53 - Anfernee Simons, Portland Trail Blazers 44:20 - De'Aaron Fox, Sacramento Kings 45:52 - Keldon Johnson, San Antonio Spurs 47:09 - Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors 48:18 - Collin Sexton, Utah Jazz 49:37 - Rui Hachimura, 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

Way-Too-Soon 2023 NBA Trade Deadline Predictions Nov 12, 2022

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Dan runs through some way too early 2023 NBA trade deadline predictions he made a few weeks ago to see how they've aged. "Consequentially reasonable" will be the theme of these crystal-ball gazings. We're sticking to predictions about which you should give a damn but aren't senselessly nuclear. So, to the Hall of Uniformed Prophecies we go! 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

NBA 'Peace or Panic?!' (Part2): Luka Doncic/Mavs, Warriors/James Wiseman, Bucks, Sixers, Pistons, Nov 10, 2022

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Dan and Grant are back with Part 2 of NBA 'Peace or Panic?!' Be sure to check out Part 1 here. In this round of 'Peace or Panic?!,' we're discussing the workload Luka Doncic shoulders for the Dallas Mavericks, the urgency meter for the Golden State Warriors, the Miami Heat's offense, the Philadelphia 76ers, Dwane Casey and the Detroit Pistons and so much more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 1:12 - INTRO 3:23 - Are the Dallas Mavericks running Luka Doncic into the ground? 23:16 - Do the Philadelphia 76ers need to try trading These Maxey for Kevin Durant? 26:01 - Is the Miami Heat bench and overall depth doomed? 31:24 - Are the Milwaukee Bucks NBA title formalities at this point? 35:41 - Do the Detroit Pistons need to get rid of Dwane Casey? 43:48 - Time to worry about the L.A. Clippers? 47:44 - Is James Wiseman a bust? And do the Golden State Warriors need to make a trade? 54:12 - Are the Minnesota Timberwolves screwed? 59:53 - Can either of the Brooklyn Nets or Los Angeles Lakers salvage their season? 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

NBA 'Peace or Panic?!' (Part 1): Nuggets, Jalen Suggs, Zion Williamson, Chris Paul, Mo Bamba Nov 09, 2022

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Dan and Grant drop Part 1 of 2022-23 NBA 'Peace or Panic?!' in which they they take a look at the most desperate situations and decide whether it's time to sound the alarm or pump the brakes. Our AWESOME listeners submitted their topics, which cover everything from Zion Williamson on defense and the development of Jalen Suggs to the Denver Nuggets potentially needing to make a trade and the Utah Jazz DOMINATING the Western Conference. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 1:12 - INTRO 6:13 - Is Jalen Suggs a bust? 12:35 - Is it too late for the Utah Jazz to tank? 24:20 - Should the Denver Nuggets trade for a veteran floor general? 28:32 - Do the Denver Nuggets need to trade Michael Porter Jr.? 35:05 - Zion Williamson's defense/inconsistency 41:40 - Mo Bamba is not an NBA player 45:30 - Is Chris Paul cooked? 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

Cam Johnson Injury/Suns Trade Targets, Dejounte & Trae, AD Trade?, The Dubs Nov 08, 2022

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Dan unpacks the fallout of the Cam Johnson injury for the Phoenix Suns. Then, he reacts to the "rumor" that the Los Angeles Lakers might be up trading Anthony Davis. After that, he delves into his early impressions of the Trae Young and Dejounte Murray partnership for the Atlanta Hawks and briefly touches upon the Golden State Warriors' need to make a trade. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:52 - Should the Los Angeles Lakers trade Anthony Davis? 19:06 - Impact of Cam Johnson injury on the Phoenix Suns 22:04 - Trade targets for the Phoenix Suns in the wake of the Cam Johnson injury 36:44 - The Trae Young and Dejounte Murray fit for the Atlanta Hawks 45:05 - Are the Golden State Warriors wasting Stephen Curry?/Is it time for the Warriors to trade the youngsters? 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

James Harden Injury, Knicks/Thibs, The Rise of Kristaps, Kyrie, Spurs, Miles Bridges Nov 04, 2022

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Dan reacts to the latest news on Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets, the allegations against Josh Primo and the San Antonio Spurs and the resolution to felony domestic charges against Miles Bridges. After that, he dives into how the Philadelphia 76ers will navigate the James Harden injury and the opportunity ahead for Tyrese Maxey. Then, he calls for the New York Knicks to fire Tom Thibodeau. And finally, it's time we started talked more about Kristaps Porzingis. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:37 - INTRO 2:14 - Kyrie Irving 18:08 - Josh Primo/San Antonio Spurs 24:20 - Miles Bridges 28:43 - James Harden injury 37:34 - Should the New York Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau? 48:36 - The rise of Kristaps Porzingis 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

NBA Hot or Not?! Nov 03, 2022

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Dan and Grant plunder through a rousing round of NBA 'Too Hot or Not?!" using submissions from our MEGA AWESOME LISTENERS. Are the Cleveland Cavaliers 2022-23 NBA title favorites? Is Cade Cunningham a bust? Is Kawhi Leonard done? Should the Minnesota Timberwolves trade Karl-Anthony Towns? Shit gets REAL. Thick skins on? Let's ride. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 1:57 - INTRO 3:53 - Cade Cunningham vs. Jaden Ivey 13:15 - Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Domantas Sabonis, Worst trades of the past decade 22:11 - ALL THINGS Cleveland Cavaliers 34:08 - Dyson Daniels, Trey Murphy, Herb Jones vs. Brandon Ingram/CJ McCollum 36:33 - The New Orleans Pelicans will make the Finals??? 38:44 - Karl-Anthony Towns 43:20 - Is De'Andre Hunter a bust? 46:29 - Is Kawhi Leonard done? 49:56 - Jaylen Nowell, Anthony Edwards, Devin Booker 53:02 - Keldon Johnson 57:06 - The Charlotte Hornets need to tank 59:05 - Nick Richards 1:01:02 - Golden State Warriors, James Wiseman, Jonathan Kuminga 1:04:59 - Lauri Markkanen 1:06:43 - Trae Young, Dejounte Murray 1:09:45 - Tyrese Maxey 1:12:51 - Denver Nuggets 1:14:51 - Lottery odds/Tanking 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

The Brooklyn Nets Are Hopelessly Doomed Nov 01, 2022

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Dan and Grant react LIVE to the news that Steve Nash and the Brooklyn Nets have parted ways, and that the organization will move to hire Ime Udoka from the Boston Celtics. They cover everything from the implications of Nash leaving to the future of Kevin Durant, Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving to Brooklyn's questionable moral compass. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 1:57 - INTRO 3:57 - Implications of the Brooklyn Nets and Steve Nash parting ways 17:01 - Reacting to the Nets hiring Ime Udoka from the Boston Celtics 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

Kyrie Irving, Josh Primo, Myles Turners, Way-Too-Early MVP Ladder Nov 01, 2022

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Dan gives his opinion on some of the latest NBA news, including the Josh Primo situation, Kyrie Irving's latest foray into harmful misinformation and Myles Turner speaking about potentially getting traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. After that, it's time for a much-too-early 2022-23 NBA MVP ladder, featuring Dan's top five, but really top 10, options through the early part of the regular season. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 1:57 - INTRO 3:35 - Josh Primo 7:05 - Kyrie Irving 20:00 - Myles Turner and the Los Angeles Lakers 29:11 - The Bojan Bogdanovic extension 30:47 - Blake Wesley injury in San Antonio 32:18 - Way-Too-Early NBA MVP Ladder...CRITERIA —Honorable Mentions, 10-6 (35:11) — No. 5 (39:03) — No. 4 (41:17) — No. 3 (42:56) — No. 2 (44:39) — No. 1 (46:27) 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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