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Phoenix Suns 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead Jun 06, 2026

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Dan and Gerald Bourguet (@geraldbourguet) of Suns After Dark gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to preview the NBA offseason for the Phoenix Suns. Support Gerald's coverage of the Suns HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/SunsAfterDark. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
1:01 - this season
6:07 - Offseason vitals
8:09 - The MLE
11:46 - Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin free agency
14:55 - Mark Williams’ restricted free agency
19:30 - Best center for Devin Booker
25:20 - Devin Booker’s timeline
31:06 - Dillon Brooks extension
34:01 - Oso Ighodaro extension
34:55 - Biggest needs
59:53 - Rasheer Fleming breakout?
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Indiana Pacers 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead Jun 05, 2026

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Dan and Tony East(@tonyreast) of Locked On Pacers and Circle City Spin gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire for the officially official Indiana Pacers offseason lookahead. Support Tony's independent work at Circle City Spin here: https://www.circlecityspin.com/. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
1:09 - Impressions of Ivica Zubac trade post-lottery
7:18 - Pacers offseason cap vitals
10:52 - How aggressive will they be?
12:56 - Will they pay the tax?
14:38 - Salary-dumping candidate
15:51 - Most interesting extension candidate
20:13 - Biggest needs + trade / FA targets
38:49 - Indiana’s depth
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Brooklyn Nets 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead Jun 04, 2026

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Dan and Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of Yahoo Spots and HBO Max gather around the Hardwood Knocks campfire for the officially official Brooklyn Nets offseason lookahead.
0:00 - INTRO
1:04 - Nets offseason vitals
3:52 - What should the Nets do with the No. 6 pick?
11:38 - How aggressive will the Nets be?
18:09 - Future of Michael Porter Jr.
26:20 - Noah Clowney extension eligibility
28:54 - Biggest needs and trade and trade / free-agent targets
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Orlando Magic 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead Jun 03, 2026

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Dan and Philip Rossman-Reich (@philiprr_OMD) of Locked On Magic and Orlando Magic Daily gather around the Hardwood Knocks campfire for the officially official Orlando Magic offseason lookahead. Follow all of Philip's work here: https://t.co/epoZKIt8GJ. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
1:39 - The Sean Sweeney hire
10:15 - Orlando Magic offseason vitals
12:17 - Are the Magic okay being this expensive?
19:36 - The Anthony Black extension and his future
29:41 - Biggest needs
39:11 - How aggressive will they be?
42:28 - Potential targets
55:10 - Injuries
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Spurs vs. Knicks Super-Duper-Mega-Ultra NBA Finals Primer Jun 02, 2026

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Dan and Grant convene to preview the 2026 NBA Finals matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks. After that, they dig into the Oklahoma City Thunder's short- and long-term outlooks. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
2:37 - Spurs vs Knicks tactical questions
49:58 - Spurs and Knicks x-factors
55:57 - Storylines and subplots
1:07:20 - Spurs vs Knicks RAGEBAIT
1:15:37 - Spurs vs Knicks predictions
1:20:05 - Oklahoma City Thunder offseason lookahead
1:20:23 - Thunder offseason vitals
1:23:49 - The Second-Apron Bogeyman
1:32:34 - Cason Wallace extension
1:38:44 - Thunder’s biggest needs
1:44:23 - The Chet Holmgren talk
1:51:08 - Thunder trade targets
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Cleveland Cavaliers 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead Jun 01, 2026

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Dan and Grant gather around the Hardwood Knocks campfire to preview the 2026 NBA offseason for the Cleveland Cavaliers. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
0:25 - Cleveland Cavaliers offseason vitals
3:12 - Will they stay in the second apron?
4:10 - James Harden's next contract
13:08 - Donovan Mitchell's future
20:01 - Biggest needs + trade targets
27:28 - Evan Mobley and Giannis Antetokounmpo
33:14 - Fake trades galore
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The Knicks Are Juggernauts | Spurs vs Thunder Game 7 | NBA Draft Lottery Reform | Cavaliers Future May 30, 2026

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Dan and Grant discuss the Knicks' dominant rise and the Mitchell Robinson injury, react to NBA draft lottery reform, tackle the Cavaliers' offseason lookahead and of course, give their thoughts on the series and upcoming Game 7 between the Spurs and Thunder. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
1:25 - Draft lottery reform
34:40 - Orlando Magic hire Sean Sweeney
36:24 - Dominance of the Knicks
42:29 - Mitchell Robinson injury
46:50 - How the Knicks were built
1:00:55 - Spurs vs Thunder
1:24:40 - Cleveland Cavaliers offseason lookahead
1:25:03 - Cavs offseason vitals
1:27:58 - Will Cleveland stay in the second apron?
1:28:56 - James Harden’s future
1:37:48 - The Donovan Mitchell extension
1:44:39 - Biggest needs and trade / free-agent targets
1:52:13 - Giannis Antetokounmpo for Evan Mobley?
1:57:52 - Fake trades galore
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Minnesota Timberwolves 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead May 29, 2026

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Dan and Grant gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks NBA campfire to preview the 2026 NBA offseason for the Minnesota Timberwolves. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
1:11 - Timberwolves offseason vitals
5:20 - Cost of retaining Ayo Dosunmu
10:04 - Do the Wolves need a big move?
19:10 - Realistic trade targets
36:28 - How much is ownership willing to spend?
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Toronto Raptors 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead May 28, 2026

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Dan and Mort Jensen of 'The NBA Podcast' gather around the Hardwood Knocks campfire to for the officially official Toronto Raptors offseason lookahead. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
0:59 - Raptors offseason vitals
3:11 - Will they pay the tax
4:43 - Do they need an offensive cornerstone?
6:36 - Best way to build around Scottie Barnes and Collin Murray-Boyles
9:23 - RJ Barrett Extension
14:57 - Biggest needs + trade / free-agent targets
35:59 - LaMelo Ball?!
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New Orleans Pelicans 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead May 27, 2026

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Dan and Mort Jensen of 'The NBA Podcast' gather around the Hardwood Knocks campfire to for the officially official New Orleans Pelicans offseason lookahead. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
0:34 - The Jamahl Mosley hire
8:47 - Pelicans offseason vitals
11:34 - How will they approach the offseason?
16:48 - Trey Murphy III trade value
21:31 - Zion Williamson
27:36 - Any extensions in New Orleans?
29:56 - Biggest needs + targets
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