Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast

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2022 NBA Trade Deadline MAILBAG: Sixers, Jazz, Celtics, Mavs, Nuggets, Raptors, Cavs, MORE Jan 24, 2022

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MAIL TIME. AGAIN. NBA TRADE DEADLINE STYLE. Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Bleacher Report, Forbes and The NBA Podcast (@TheNBAPod) joins Dan for a super-duper-mega episode in which we answer all the questions you have leading into the trade deadline. Our journey covers the Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, Denver Nuggets, Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers and Ben Simmons, San Antonio Spurs, Sacramento Kings, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, LA Clippers, Indiana Pacers and MORE! 🔘 Intro (0:49) 🔘 Grayson Allen/Impact of Alex Caruso's injury on Chicago's trade-deadline approach (5:05) 🔘 Can the Cavs swing a trade to become a contender? (8:19) 🔘 Will this trade deadline be extra quiet or especially busy? (14:29) 🔘 The Ben Simmons Situation 👉👉Should the Spurs be interested? (21:52) 👉👉The Sixers' approach to negotiations (24:25) 👉👉Is there still a Kings-Sixers deal to be made? (26:40) 👉👉The James Harden rumblings (28:56) 👉👉What should the Timberwolves look to do at the deadline? / Is Simmons actually the right fit? (30:37) 👉👉PREDICTION TIME: When will Simmons get traded? (36:29) 🔘 Potential surprise sellers among playoff hopefuls (43:05) 🔘 Can the Mavs swing a trade to become a title contender? (53:21) 🔘 Any realistic moves that can vault second-tier teams into the title discussion? (58:07) 👉👉DAN SAYS SOME PRETTY OPTIMISTICALLY UNHINGED ABOUT THE TORONTO RAPTORS (1:01:36) 🔘 Which teams will be looking to duck the tax? (1:05:18) 🔘 THE JAZZ + CELTICS (1:08:23) 🔘 What can the Nuggets do with Facundo Campazzo? (1:32:38) 🔘 Can the Lakers do anything serious at the deadline? (1:37:58) 🔘 Will the Warriors make a trade? (1:47:23) 🔘 Backup 5 targets for Chicago (1:50:38) JOIN OUR DISCORD: Hardwood Knocks Chitchat Host: @danfavale Host: @fromal09 Follow: @HardwoodKnocks Follow: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAILBAG: Lakers 🤮, Steph, Kevin Love, Jazz, Mavs, Ben Simmons, Marcus Smart Jan 21, 2022

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MAIL TIME. Our latest journey through the minds of you, our treasured audience, takes us through the Los Angeles Lakers, Frank Vogel and Russell Westbrook dumpster fire; the Utah Jazz's struggles; trade targets for the Dallas Mavericks; thoughts on Ben Simmons; 2022 NBA title contender rankings; Stephen Curry's offensive usage with the Golden State Warriors; Kevin Love's Sixth Man of the Year candidacy; the Charlotte Hornets' defensive uptick; Anthony Edwards' growth; Marcus Smart's down year(?); and sooooo much more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 Intro (0:49) 🔘 SMALL-BUT-IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT😳 (1:51) 🔘 Lakers/Frank Vogel/Russell Westbrook (3:33) 🔘 Contender Rankings/East vs. West (15:01) 🔘 Kevin Love's SMOY case (21:22) 🔘 Useful stats when talking DPOY (23:51) 🔘 Top Most Improved Player candidates (26:27) 🔘 What's wrong with the Jazz? (29:49) 🔘 Ben Simmons + Kings rumors (36:01) 🔘 WHO SAYS NO? - Listener proposes Sixers-Jazz trade idea (40:45) 🔘 Best Hornets defensive lineup/Charlotte's defensive improvement (44:17) 🔘 Anthony Edwards' growth (48:34) 🔘 How good is Ayo Dosunmo REALLY? (51:55) 🔘 WTF is the deal with Steph Curry? (55:21) 🔘 Realistic-but-impactful Mavs trade target rankings (58:24) 🔘 Top net ratings so far/Top net ratings in victories only (1:07:11) 🔘 Should the Celtics look to trade Marcus Smart? (1:09:19) JOIN OUR DISCORD: Hardwood Knocks Chitchat Host: @danfavale Host: @fromal09 Follow: @HardwoodKnocks Follow: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ranking Top 10 NBA Players Under 25 By Career Outlook Jan 18, 2022

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RANKINGS TIME. Major shoutout to Charles (@charles_swann_) for asking DMing us a question that inspired an entire podcast. And so, Adam and Dan will be ranking the NBA's top 10 players under 25 by career outlook...with a small twist. First, however, we'll begin by talking about Kevin Durant's sprained MCL, and how that impacts the Brooklyn Nets (4:11). After that, it's all kiddies (11:05)! Please listen to our criteria before you get mad at us. But, yes, then feel free to get mad at us. For now, let's wax poetic about Luka Doncic, Trae Young, Ja Morant and a whole bunch of other talented-as-hell youngsters. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 0:30 - Intro 🔘 4:11 - Impact of Kevin Durant's injury on Brooklyn Nets 🔘 11:05 - Rankings Criteria 🔘 15:59 - No. 1 🔘 18:38 - No. 2 🔘 21:52 - No. 3 🔘 27:11 - No. 4 🔘 31:44 - No. 5 🔘 37:31 - No. 6 🔘 43:13 - No. 7 🔘 49:03 - No. 8 🔘 55:20 - No. 9 🔘 59:23 - No. 10 🔘 1:04:39 - No. 11-15/Honorable Mentions Host: @danfavale Host: @fromal09 Follow: @HardwoodKnocks Follow: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAILBAG: Cam Reddish Trade Reaction, 1st-Time All-Stars, Grizzlies Ascending, Suns Trade Targets Jan 14, 2022

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MAIL TIME. But first: A TRADE. Adam and Dan break down every angle of the Atlanta Hawks sending Cam Reddish to the New York Knicks. After that, they belly flop into a mailbag that covers the Memphis Grizzlies' ascent and playoff stock; the NBA's best defensive communicators; ideal trade targets for the Phoenix Suns; potential first-time All-Stars; RJ Barrett's recent hot streak; and MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 0:19 - Intro 🔘 CAM REDDISH TRADE REACTION ——Details (2:40) ——Hawks (3:45) —— Knicks (21:59) 🔘 What is the Grizzlies' ceiling this season? (32:59) 🔘 RJ Barrett's recent "Holy hell!" tear (39:02) 🔘 Better SECONDARY duo: Atlanta (Hunter/Collins) or Memphis (Bane/JJJ)? (42:53) 🔘 Who is Phoenix Suns' ideal trade target? (47:26) 🔘 Predicting first-time All-Stars (50:42) 🔘 How important is communication on defense? / Who are the NBA's best defensive talkers? (55:35) 🔘 Tyrese Haliburton's crunch-time efficiency (59:30) 🔘 Why the Wizards SHOULDN'T trade Beal (1:00:22) 🔘 Are the Raptors a dark-horse giant? (1:02:58) Host: @danfavale Host: @fromal09 Follow: @HardwoodKnocks Follow: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Important Stat for Every Western Conference Team Jan 11, 2022

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STIZZATZ TIME. As we near the midway point of the 2021-22 NBA season, Adam and Dan have cobbled together one stat for each Western Conference team that they find interesting. If you missed the Eastern Conference editions of this podcast, check it out here! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 0:19 - Intro 🔘 3:34 - Dallas Mavericks 🔘 8:18 - Denver Nuggets 🔘 14:21 - Golden State Warriors 🔘 18:38 - Houston Rockets 🔘 23:31 - LA Clippers 🔘 27:05 - Los Angeles Lakers 🔘 31:28 - Memphis Grizzlies 🔘 35:09 - Minnesota Timberwolves 🔘 38:13 - New Orleans Pelicans 🔘 44:10 - Oklahoma City Thunder 🔘 47:20 - Phoenix Suns 🔘 51:02 - Portland Trail Blazers 🔘 54:09 - Sacramento Kings 🔘 57:26 - San Antonio Spurs 🔘 1:01:07 - Utah Jazz Host: @danfavale Host: @fromal09 Twitter: @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAILBAG: Blazers Fire Sale?, MVP Ladder, LaMelo, Rookie, Jazz Trade Targets, Jokic, Steph Jan 07, 2022

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MAIL TIME. Our latest dive into listener questions covers the MVP race, a potential Portland Trail Blazers fire sale, trade targets for the Utah Jazz, LaMelo Ball's All-Star case, Stephen Curry vs. Nikola Jokic, a James Harden-Russell Westbrook what-if scenario, rookies who need more minutes, team-building philosophies, harmful high-volume players, RJ Barrett's role with the New York Knicks and much more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 0:30 - Intro 🔘 2:31 - Will Blazers hold a fire sale? 🔘 11:02 - Who's been the best second-round pick? 🔘 16:16 - Is Nikola Jokic getting enough MVP love? 🔘 19:24 - Jokic vs. Steph / MVP ladder 🔘 24:37 - Will LaMelo Ball be an All-Star? 🔘 28:05 - Can any star currently in the league win six or more titles? 🔘 30:49 - Which rookies most deserve more minutes? 🔘 33:40 - Should RJ Barrett have a bigger offensive role? 🔘 37:36 - Joel Embiid's free throws 🔘 38:52 - Do the Jazz need to make a bigger trade? 🔘 45:37 - Would you rather have a role player with one elite skill or replacement-level impact all-around? 🔘 47:07 - Worst three-point "defenses" 🔘 50:00 - Who is the NBA's most damaging high-volume player? 🔘 52:07 - If the Thunder trade Westbrook instead of Harden, would they have won a title? Host: @danfavale Host: @fromal09 Twitter: @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kemba, Julius Randle, the Knicks and a 2021-22 NBA Season on the Brink Dec 30, 2021

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Andrew Claudio (@AndrewJClaudio_) from Knicks Film School is back for a deep dive into—you guessed it—the 2021-22 New York Knicks! He joins Dan to discuss Julius Randle’s struggles, RJ Barrett’s development, Obi Toppin’s improvement, Kemba Walker’s comeback(?), potential trade targets, Tom Thibodeau’s rotations, whether New York can salvage this season without a big move and much more! (NOTE: This pod was recorded BEFORE Julius Randle entered health and safety protocols.)TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 0:30 - Intro 🔘 2:55 - Movies! 🔘 5:42 - Kemba Walker's recent play 🔘 15:34 - Evan Fournier 🔘 17:00 - The Julius Randle Conundrum 🔘 23:09 - Can Randle recapture 2020-21 form? Can he adapt to a different role? 🔘 30:46 - Obi Toppin's play/development...Can he handle a bigger role? 🔘 36:28 - More Toppin-Randle minutes, please 🔘 37:55 - Toppin's jumper 🔘 39:50 - Mitchell Robinson's play and future 🔘 52:39 - R.J. Barrett's offensive struggles and role 🔘 1:02:21 - Early impressions of Quentin Grimes & Deuce McBride 🔘 1:05:22 - How should Knicks carry themselves at the trade deadline? 🔘 1:10:57 - Potential trade targets Host: @danfavale Host: @fromal09 Twitter: @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Important Stat for Every Eastern Conference Team Dec 28, 2021

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With NBA rosters still in flux on a daily basis, Adam and Dan take the opportunity to unearth one stat they find telltale, intriguing, hyper-important, etc. for every team in the Eastern Conference. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 0:30 - Intro 🔘 2:07 - Atlanta Hawks 🔘 6:45 - Boston Celtics 🔘 10:12 - Brooklyn Nets 🔘 16:27 - Charlotte Hornets 🔘 21:14 - Chicago Bulls 🔘 23:35 - Cleveland Cavaliers 🔘 27:32 - Detroit Pistons 🔘 29:14 - Indiana Pacers 🔘 34:29 - Miami Heat 🔘 37:04 - Milwaukee Bucks 🔘 40:43 - New York Knicks 🔘 43:11 - Orlando Magic 🔘 47:32 - Philadelphia 76ers 🔘 50:08 - Toronto Raptors 🔘 55:10 - Washington Wizards Host: @danfavale Host: @fromal09 Follow: @HardwoodKnocks Follow: @The_Sports_Math Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAILBAG: Every NBA Team's MIP, Trades!, De'Aaron Fox, Hornets, Grizz, Jazz, Cavs!, Celtics Dec 24, 2021

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MAIL TIME! You asked. Hardwood Knocks answered. And this time, your questions left us talking about every NBA team's most underrated player; Charlotte Hornets trades; MVP hypotheticals for LaMelo Ball, Donovan Mitchell and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander; the Memphis Grizzlies without Ja Morant; Los Angeles Lakers trade targets; De'Aaron Fox's fit with Tyrese Haliburton; the Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown partnership for the Boston Celtics; the Cleveland Cavaliers' playoff stock; the Utah Jazz's title chances; and much, MUCH more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 0:30 - Intro 🔘 4:30 - Updates on NBA's COVID-19 situation 🔘 5:40 - Predicting All-NBA snubs 🔘 11:13 - Every NBA team's most improved or underrated player 🔘 28:08 - Are the Cavs for real? Is Evan Mobley the clear Rookie of the Year? 🔘 33:56 - Trade targets to help Hornets defense 🔘 42:33 - Re-litigating Miles Bridges-for-Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trade 🔘 44:18 - More likely to win MVP in their career: LaMelo Ball, Donovan Mitchell or SGA? 🔘 46:25 - Which NBA players have the biggest PSYCHOLOGICAL impact on the other team? 🔘 47:38 - The De'Aaron Fox-Tyrese Haliburton fit 🔘 50:07 - Relocation or Expansion? 🔘 51:05 - Leaders in points per touch this season 🔘 52:17 - Luke Kennard's shooting 🔘 54:25 - Is the Jazz's defense championship-caliber? 🔘 58:08 - Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown's partnership + a Celtics trade idea 🔘 1:02:14 - Best switching bigs 🔘 1:04:20 - Can the Lakers make a trade? 🔘 1:06:49 - Ja Morant's value 🔘 1:09:27 - Biggest Steals of 2021 draft Host: @danfavale Host: @fromal09 Twitter: @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2022 NBA Trade Deadline Targets for Every Western Conference Conference Team Dec 20, 2021

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It's officially NBA trade season, so Hardwood Knocks naturally has targets for every single team in the NBA. We already tackled the Eastern Conference here. Next up: Trade targets for every Western Conference team! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 0:30 - Intro 🔘 2:00 - The NBA's COVID-19 situation 🔘 8:18 - Dallas Mavericks 🔘 13:19 - Denver Nuggets 🔘 18:20 - Golden State Warriors 🔘 29:53 - Houston Rockets 🔘 33:31 - LA Clippers 🔘 39:23 - Los Angeles Lakers 🔘 50:58 - Memphis Grizzlies 🔘 54:55 - Minnesota Timberwolves 🔘 58:23 - New Orleans Pelicans 🔘 1:03:50 - Oklahoma City Thunders 🔘 1:09:50 - Phoenix Suns 🔘 1:15:00 - Portland Trail Blazers 🔘 1:24:34 - Sacramento Kings 🔘 1:27:01 - San Antonio Spurs 🔘 1:31:25 - Utah Jazz Host: @danfavale Host: @fromal09 Twitter: @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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