Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast

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KnIcKs FoR cLiCkS Jul 21, 2022

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Dan remains the quintessential, downloads-chasing narcissist and gives his thoughts on the New York Knicks restricting NBA media access to Jalen Brunson's introductory presser, as well as the reaction from fans to this decision. In other words: KnIcKs FoR cLiCkS, baby! JOIN OUR DISCORD: t.co/nhOSSpduPT 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: Outrageous NBA Rookie Comps, Blazers Defense, Rockets Future, Dark Horse 2022-23 Awards Candidates Jul 20, 2022

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MAIL TIME. Dan plows through a thought-provoking batch of questions that covers the Houston Rockets; outrageous NBA comparisons for Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith Jr., Keegan Murray and Jaden Ivey; the Portland Trail Blazers' defense; the top 10 defenders of all time; dark horse picks to win 2022-23 awards; three-team trade scenarios between the Brooklyn Nets, Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers; and so much more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:30 - INTRO 1:56 - Miles Bridges 3:06 - JaMychal Green to Dubs 4:35 - How good will the Portland Trail Blazers be on defense? 9:23 - Will the Indiana Pacers be a third-team facilitator in any Russell Westbrook and Kyrie Irving trade? 20:14 - Who aged in the NBA less gracefully: Allen Iverson or Russell Westbrook? 24:32 - Do we (read: Dan) owe the Sacramento Kings an apology? 26:16 - OUTRAGEOUS ceiling and floor comparisons for Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith Jr., Keegan Murray, Jaden Ivey 35:34 - Do the Houston Rockets need to move on for Stephen Silas? 42:21 - 2021-22 G-League players who can make an impact on an NBA team 45:49 - Top 10 Defenders of All-Time 48:31 - Dark Horse picks for all major 2022-23 awards 48:51 - Coach of the Year 50:21 - Rookie of the Year 51:31 - Sixth Man of the Year 53:25 - Most Improved Player 55:16 - Defensive Player of the Year 56:27 - MVP 59:03 - Dan changes careers/The Knicks! JOIN OUR DISCORD: t.co/nhOSSpduPT 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 Trade Rumor Reaction: KD, Raptors, Heat, Knicks, Russ, More Jul 19, 2022

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Hardwood Knocks reacts to the latest NBA trade rumors, including rumblings on Donovan Mitchell to the Miami Heat, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving staying in Brooklyn, Russell Westbrook and the New York Knicks, Julius Randle to the Los Angeles Lakers, Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors and more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:30 - INTRO 2:22 - Russell Westbrook/Donovan Mitchell 14:23 - The Lakers 19:27 - Donovan Mitchell trade market 21:19 - Miami Heat's superstar pursuit 28:46 - Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving trade markets 33:08 - Toronto Raptors/Scottie Barnes/KD 41:08 - Keldon Johnson extension 43:28 - Kenrich Williams extension 45:54 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 57:16 - OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Westbrook Should NOT be the Lakers Scapegoat, PLUS Trades Jul 18, 2022

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Dan gives his thoughts on why the Russell Westbrook discourse and the Los Angeles Lakers blame game have become ultra-cringey. After that, it's on to some NBA teams that should consider facilitating a Westbrook trade. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:30 - Intro 1:53 - The Russell Westbrook Discourse/Lakers Blame Game 24:23 - NBA Teams that Should Consider Trading for Russ JOIN OUR DISCORD: t.co/nhOSSpduPT 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

Deandre Ayton and Suns Fallout, Kevin Durant Trades, Pacers Future, Donovan Mitchell to Knicks? Jul 15, 2022

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Dan discusses Deandre Ayton returning to Phoenix, the Suns' chances of a Kevin Durant trade, the future of the Indiana Pacers and whether the New York Knicks should go all in on a Donovan Mitchell trade. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:30 - INTRO 2:17 - Deandre Ayton Restricted Free Agency Fallout 9:36 - Kevin Durant/Suns/Raptors/Heat/Dark Horse KD Suitors 28:28 - Non-KD Trade Targets for Suns 36:48 - What's next for the Pacers? 52:05 - Knicks, Donovan Mitchell, RJ Barrett JOIN OUR DISCORD: t.co/nhOSSpduPT 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

2022 NBA Summer League Takeaways: Paolo Banchero & Chet Holmgren Forever, Kings, Pistons, Pelicans AND MORE Jul 14, 2022

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Dan is joined by Adam Spinella from The Box and One (@BoxAndOne_) to discuss their biggest summer league takeways, includING the play of Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Keegan Murray, Jaden Ivey and Jabari Smith Jr., as well as some other standouts and team futures AND OHO SO MUCH MORE. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 4:18 - Paolo Banchero 9:23 - Chet Holmgren 16:35 - Jabari Smith Jr. 19:47 - Keegan Murray 21:36 - Jaden Ivey 27:36 - Bennedict Mathurin/Detroit Pistons 31:02 - Shaedon Sharpe/Portland Trail Blazers 33:00 - Most impressive non-lottery picks 37:22 - Best second- and third-year players 39:25 - Baby Dubs! James Wiseman! Jonathan Kuminga! 43:16 - R.P.O. (Reckless Pelicans Optimism) 48:49 - Most intriguing young cores 53:52 - Summer League disappointments 55:58 - MarJon Beauchamp/Rayjon Tucker 58:21 - Cam Thomas/Steve Nash 1:00:00 - Caleb Homesley 1:00:25 - Keegan game-tying three or Paolo's game-winning assist? 1:01:31 - Keegan Murray for Rookie of the Year? 1:03:38 - Jabari Walker 1:04:23 - Biggest draft steals 1:05:27 - THE TAKE FOUL 1:09:26 - SUMMER LEAGUE PSA JOIN OUR DISCORD: t.co/nhOSSpduPT 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

Best Donovan Mitchell Trades, Utah Jazz Future, Kyrie Irving, Khris Middleton Injury Jul 13, 2022

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Dan reacts to the news that the Utah Jazz are exploring Donovan Mitchell trades. After riffing on the direction of the Jazz franchise under Danny Ainge, he goes through the best landing spots and packages for Mitchell. From there, we dive into some Kyrie Irving talk and discuss the impact of Pat Connaughton signing an extension and the Khris Middelton injury on the Milwaukee Bucks. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 🔘 0:30 - INTRO 🔘 1:51 - Future of the Utah Jazz 🔘 11:33 - DONOVAN MITCHELL TRADE DESTINATIONS 🔘 11:43 - Miami Heat 🔘 15:57 - New York Knicks 🔘 24:50 - Toronto Raptors 🔘 27:38 - Cleveland Cavaliers 🔘 29:10 - Dallas Mavericks 🔘 30:00 - Detroit Pistons 🔘 30:45 - Indiana Pacers 🔘 31:25 - Memphis Grizzlies 🔘 32:58 - New Orleans Pelicans 🔘 33:32 - Oklahoma City Thunder 🔘 35:11 - Orlando Magic 🔘 37:28 - Philadelphia 76ers 🔘 40:22 - Washington Wizards 🔘 45:38 - Kyrie Irving/Brooklyn Nets/Kevin Durant 🔘 53:36 - Pat Connaughton/Impact of Khris Middleton injury on Milwaukee Bucks JOIN OUR DISCORD: t.co/nhOSSpduPT 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: Deandre Ayton to Pacers, Mavs Annoying Luka Doncic?, NBA Draft vs. Trades vs. Free Agency Jul 12, 2022

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MAIL TIME. Dan answers listener questions that cover Deandre Ayton potentially going to the Indiana Pacers, the direction of the Dallas Mavericks, NBA team-building philosophies, Jabari Smith Jr. looking like Evan Mobley, Patrick Williams, De'Andre Hunter, sneaky breakout candidates for 2023-24 and MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 0:30 - INTRO 🔘 1:24 - Deandre Ayton to the Pacers??? 🔘 22:02 - What's going on with the Dallas Mavericks? 🔘 30:07 - Which NBA fanbase deserves a title the most? 🔘 35:55 - Patrick Williams vs. De'Andre Hunter 🔘 38:02 - Sneaky breakout candidates in 2022-23 🔘 44:20 - Would Stephen Curry still be Stephen Curry with the Timberwolves? How important is team environment to superstar development? 🔘 49:32 - Should the NBA get rid of the Stepien Rule? 🔘 53:06 - Jabari Smith Jr. vs. Evan Mobley?!? 🔘 55:55 - How good is Grant Williams? 🔘 57:36 - Best way to build an NBA Finals contender 🔘 1:02:11 - Jonathan Isaac's trade value 🔘 1:06:53 - Damian Lillard's future 🔘 1:09:24 - Giannis Antetokounmpo double-teams 🔘 1:10:18 - BASEBALL?????? JOIN OUR DISCORD: t.co/nhOSSpduPT 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

Ranking Best Contracts from 2022 NBA Free Agency So Far Jul 11, 2022

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Dan ranks his top eight contracts given out in 2022 NBA free agency so far. Please note these rankings are from a bang-for-their-buck perspective and are not meant to be anti-labor. It's instead a look at which teams managed to get the best bargains, in Dan's humble opinion. If you haven't checked out our latest pod prior to this one, please do so here! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 0:30 - INTRO 🔘 1:38 - Criteria 🔘 3:09 - No. 8 🔘 5:21 - No. 7 🔘 8:55 - No. 6 🔘 14:38 - No. 5 🔘 17:37 - No. 4 🔘 20:00 - No. 3 🔘 23:37 - No. 2 🔘 26:13 - No. 1 JOIN OUR DISCORD: t.co/nhOSSpduPT 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

Where Do San Antonio Spurs Go From Here? | Tanking for Victor Wembanyama Jul 08, 2022

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Noah Magaro-George (@N_Magaro) from Pounding The Rock and the 'Alamo City Limits' podcast joins Dan to discuss the future of the San Antonio Spurs following their franchise-altering decision to trade Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 🔘 0:30 - INTRO 🔘 2:03 - What the Dejounte Murray trade says about the Spurs' direction 🔘 8:36 - Gregg Popovich's future 🔘 11:34 - Are more trades coming in San Antonio? 🔘 15:33 - Keldon Johnson's future 🔘 20:01 - Devin Vassell's ceiling 🔘 22:37 - How much will Jeremy Sochan, Blake Wesley and Malaki Branham play next year? 🔘 24:37 - Jeremy Sochan's strengths 🔘 26:42 - Malaki Branham's value 🔘 33:13 - Blake Wesley's learning curve 🔘 35:09 - Josh Primo's role in 2022-23 🔘 42:00 - How good is Trey Jones? 🔘 46:59 - The value of starting over 🔘 53:39 - Biggest roster needs moving forward 🔘 56:38 - Did you buy your Victor Wembanyama Spurs jersey yet? 🔘 57:45 - Jakob Poeltl! JOIN OUR DISCORD: t.co/nhOSSpduPT 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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