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EPISODE · Sep 30, 2025 · 1H 39M

2025 NBA Media Day Takeaways

from Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast · host HardwoodKnocks: An NBA Podcast

Dan and Grant drop their biggest questions, takeaways and observations entering NBA training camp on the heels of EVERY team having their 2025 Media Day. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:226 - Al Horford to the Warriors5:56 - The Jonathan Kuminga situation 8:57 - The Quentin Grimes 14:02 - Are the Sixers going to be healthy?19:47 - Will Jayson Tatum play this year?23:45 - Is Giannis Antetokounmpo trolling us all?31:52 - The Kevin Durant talk33:19 - The West is big, man40:08 - Dereck Lively II and Victor Wembanyama are growing 42:32 - Can anyone catch Cooper Flagg for Rookie of the Year44:07 - Future of Walker Kessler49:18 - Are the Memphis Grizzlies in trouble?151:49 - Desmond Bane’s impact on Orlando’s offense55:42 - Who should the Knicks start?1:00:57 - Jalen Williams’ injury timeline1:02:35 - Will LeBron James retire?1:09:01 - Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers1:31:28 - The Trail Blazers are complicatedSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant drop their biggest questions, takeaways and observations entering NBA training camp on the heels of EVERY team having their 2025 Media Day. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:226 - Al Horford to the Warriors5:56 - The Jonathan Kuminga situation 8:57 - The Quentin Grimes 14:02 - Are the Sixers going to be healthy?19:47 - Will Jayson Tatum play this year?23:45 - Is Giannis Antetokounmpo trolling us all?31:52 - The Kevin Durant talk33:19 - The West is big, man40:08 - Dereck Lively II and Victor Wembanyama are growing 42:32 - Can anyone catch Cooper Flagg for Rookie of the Year44:07 - Future of Walker Kessler49:18 - Are the Memphis Grizzlies in trouble?151:49 - Desmond Bane’s impact on Orlando’s offense55:42 - Who should the Knicks start?1:00:57 - Jalen Williams’ injury timeline1:02:35 - Will LeBron James retire?1:09:01 - Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers1:31:28 - The Trail Blazers are complicatedSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

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Dan and Grant drop their biggest questions, takeaways and observations entering NBA training camp on the heels of EVERY team having their 2025 Media Day. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:226 - Al Horford to the Warriors5:56 - The Jonathan Kuminga...

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