Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast

 Dan and Grant give their reactions to the Jaylen Brown trade and the Lakers going ALL-IN on Walker Kessler, as well as react to other bits of news and rumors and transactions from around the league. They also ponder the ultimate question: Can the NBA offseason get any crazier? TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:21 - Jaylen Brown trade reaction5:18 - Did the Celtics make a giant mistake?32:41 - Are the Philadelphia 76ers legit contenders?41:50 - Walker Kessler to the Lakers reaction57:05 - Should the Utah Jazz have kept Walker Kessler?1:06:04 - The Knicks’ big man situation1:15:08 - What are the Wizards up to?1:25:55 - Tari Eason, the Rockets, Reed Sheppard1:31:48 - Jalen Duren, Peyton Watson, OKC Thunder1:43:25 - How could the offseason get even crazier?SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 react to all the biggest, boldest, baddest signings, trades and rumors from the official start of NBA free agency / silly season. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO3:50 - Kawhi Leonard trade details6:19 - Impact on the Raptors19:48 - Impact on the Clippers21:01 - DEAN WADE TO THE SIXERS23:04 - Back to the Clippers28:37 - Should the Spurs have gone for Kawhi?32:07 - The Grizzlies rip off the Ja Morant Band-Aid36:21 - What are the Blazers doing?48:08 - LeBron James is leaving the Lakers1:00:17 - What’s going on with Jalen Duren?1:07:27 - Walker Kessler’s market1:14:25 - Kristaps Porzingis re-signs with the Warriors1:20:15 - What’s the latest on Jaylen Brown1:28:21 - Other questions and thoughts!SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 discuss the Hornets trading Miles Bridges to the Suns. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - Trade Details1:33 - Impact on the Charlotte Hornets5:20 - Impact on the Phoenix SunsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks NBA campfire to preview the 2026 NBA offseason for the Chicago Bulls. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - Bulls offseason vitals2:45 - Are the Bulls starting over?3:36 - Is anyone on the roster untouchable?11:22 - Best way to build around Caleb Wilson13:52 - Bulls' biggest needs15:45 - Potential targetsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Bleacher Report gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to preview the NBA offseason for the Los Angeles Clippers. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO0:15 - Clippers offseason vitals2:17 - Clippers direction8:28 - Kawhi trade rumors24:59 - Darius Garland’s future32:47 - Bennedict Mathurin restricted free agency35:34 - Biggest needs and targetsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks NBA campfire to preview the 2026 NBA offseason for the Atlanta Hawks. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO0:20 - Hawks offseason vitals2:35 - Jonathan Kuminga's team option4:09 - Are the Hawks plotting something big?8:40 - What are their biggest needs?12:38 - Potential trade and free-agency targets19:00 - Onyeka Okongwu extension20:29 - Big-name targetsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Bleacher Report break down their reaction to LaMelo Ball getting traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. After that, they gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to preview the NBA offseason for the Los Angeles Clippers. Follow Bryan HERE: https://bsky.app/profile/btoporek.bsky.social. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO4:09 - LaMelo trade details4:40 - Impact of the trade for the Timberwolves39:52 - Impact of the trade on the Hornets1:04:57 - Clippers offseason vitals1:06:50 - Clippers direction1:13:01 - Kawhi trade rumors1:29:01 - Darius Garland’s future1:36:50 - Bennedict Mathurin restricted free agency1:39:38 - Biggest needs and targetsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Bleacher Report gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to preview the NBA offseason for the Dallas Mavericks. Follow Bryan HERE: https://bsky.app/profile/btoporek.bsky.social. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO3:44 - Mavs offseason vitals5:53 - Are the Mavs prime vitals?9:07 - Kyrie Irving’s trade value15:48 - Extension candidates23:09 - What are the Mavs’ biggest needs?25:49 - Potential trade and free-agency targetsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Bleacher Report gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to preview the NBA offseason for the Memphis Grizzlies. Follow Bryan HERE: https://bsky.app/profile/btoporek.bsky.social. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO0:45 - Grizzlies Offseason vitals4:24 - The Isaiah Stewart trade10:10 - Will Ja Morant be traded?27:55 - Should Memphis extend Jaylen Wells?30:01 - Best way to build around Cam Boozer31:37 - Potential trade and free-agency targetsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 break down the fallout from the 2026 NBA draft, and like always, Mr. Hughes is COMING IN BLIND. The fantabulous duo is also reacting to the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, Trae Young extension, Julius Randle trade AND MORE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO3:47 - AJ Dybantsa to the Washington Wizards8:13 - Darryn Peterson to the Utah Jazz12:08 - Cam Boozer to the Memphis Grizzlies18:32 - Caleb Wilson to the Chicago Bulls22:14 - Keaton Wagler to the Los Angeles Clippers25:48 - Mikel Brown Jr. to the Brooklyn Nets28:13 - Darius Acuff Jr. to the Sacramento Kings31:55 - Kingston Flemings to the Atlanta Hawks36:10 - Morez Johnson to the Dallas Mavericks38:56 - Brayden Burries to the Milwaukee Bucks42:54 - Yaxel Lendeborg to the Golden State Warriors46:33 - Aday Mara, Nate Ament, Allen Graves, Dailyn Swain, Hannes Steinbach, Bennett Stirtz1:09:09 - The Milwaukee Bucks’ return for Giannis1:20:16 - The Heat got Giannis…now what?1:33:11 - Where do the Celtics and Jaylen Brown go from here?1:42:35 - Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets1:44:54 - The Bulls did a good thing!1:46:03 - The Timberwolves’ direction1:53:11 - Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks1:57:47 - The Thunder’s cost-cutting2:03:17 - Trae Young’s contract with the Wizards2:16:35 - Blazers hire Micah NoriSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks NBA campfire to preview the 2026 NBA offseason for the San Antonio Spurs. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:50 - San Antonio Spurs offseason vitals5:15 - Victor Wembanyama extension9:02 - Julian Champagnie’s future16:26 - Other extension candidates19:32 - Biggest needs27:06 - How aggressive should the Spurs be?29:02 - Potential trade and free-agency targets41:38 - Should the Spurs trade De'Aaron Fox?SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 Jabari Davis (@jabariadavis) from iHeart radio gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to preview the NBA offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers. Follow Jabari HERE: https://bsky.app/profile/jabariadavis.bsky.social. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:00 - What's the plan this offseason?3:10  - Offseason vitals5:18 - Austin Reaves’ free agency10:55 - LeBron James’ free agency17:10 - Rui Hachimura’s free agency20:02 - Biggest needs24:34 - Big man trade + free-agency targets48:01 - Perimeter trade + free-agency targets1:07:30 - Future of Rob PelinkaSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks NBA campfire to preview the 2026 NBA offseason for the New York Knicks. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:35 - Knicks offseason vitals5:11 - Will they go into the second apron?12:34 - The Mitchell Robinson talk21:21 - Values of Landry Shamet and Jose Alvarado26:05 - Karl-Anthony Towns extension32:18 - Deuce McBride extension36:26 - Biggest needs38:06 - Trade and free-agency targetsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 is joined by Bleacher Report's Jonathan Wasserman for a deep dive into the 2026 NBA draft! Follow Wass' work HERE: https://x.com/NBADraftWass. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:42 - AJ Dybansta8:43 - Darryn Peterson16:43 - Cam Boozer25:03 - Caleb Wilson30:18 - The top-four discussion34:19  - Darius Acuff Jr.37:06 - Kingston Flemings39:04 - Mikel Brown Jr.42:11 - Keaton Wagler45:36 - Braydon Burries46:46 - Yaxel Lendeborg48:56 - Morez Johnson Jr.50:42 - Nate Ament52:39 - Aday Mara55:12 - Hannes Steinbach57:21 - Dailyn Swain59:8 - Trevon Brazille59:55 - Sleeper prospects1:03:32 - Small guards making a comeback1:06:05 - Impact of NIL on the draft poolSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 Danny Marang (@DannyMarang) from 105.1 The Fan and Jacked Ramsays gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to preview the NBA offseason for the Portland Trail Blazers. SUPPORT Danny on Patreon HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/JackedRamsays. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO4:47 - Takeaways from last season10:07 - Replacing Tiago Splitter19:04 - Offseason vitals20:43 - Scoot Henderson’s future25:35 - Robert Williams III’s free agency30:35 - Deni Avdija Renegotiate-and-Extend39:04 - Biggest needs46:30 - How aggressive will they be?52:37 - The Giannis Antetokounmpo talk1:06:18 - Other trade and free-agency targetsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 Darian (@truzzbuzz) from Trust The Buzz (@trustthebuzz) gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to preview the NBA offseason for the Charlotte Hornets. SUBSCRIBE to Darian's YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TrustTheBuzz. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:21 - Lottery thoughts4:03 - How this season changed the timeline?7:32 - Hornets offseason vitals9:52 - Coby White’s free agency17:05 - Brandon Miller extension eligibility24:57 - Biggest offseason needs35:20 - How aggressive will the Hornets be?38:15 - Trade and free-agency targetsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) and Forrest Walker (@dunots) from Red Nation Hoops and Twitch gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to preview the NBA offseason for the Houston Rockets. Subscribe to Red Nation Hoops HERE: https://www.rednationhoops.com/. Follow Forrest on Twitch HERE: https://www.twitch.tv/PixelGoblins. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:38 -  Biggest regular season takeaways9:15 - Offseason vitals10:54 - Amen Thompson extension16:51 - Tari Eason entering RFA26:06 - Fred VanVleet’s player option + Reed Sheppard’s future45:38 - Biggest roster needs52:29 -  How aggressive will they be?56:25 - Giannis trade idea1:00:17 - Should they trade Kevin Durant?1:08:04 - Trade targetsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to discuss what every team can learn from the 2026 NBA Finals. First, they get into the response to the New York Knicks winning it all. Then, they discuss their biggest takeaways for both the Knicks and San Antonio Spurs moving forward. Finally, they rattle off a bunch of different lessons the NBA at large has learned from the Finals. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:46 - Reacting to the Knicks winning it all14:24 - Victor Wembanyama21:47 - The De’Aaron Fox hate31:53 - Jalen Brunson proving everyone wrong41:53 - Trades not made can change everything47:15 - 100-Game depth matters50:05 - The ideal big man has changed54:23 - Threshold athleticism has changed57:36 - Minimizing weaknesses is critical1:01:19 - How to build a champion1:05:22 - New superstar trends1:14:21 - ‘Why not us?!’SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 Wes Goldberg of Locked On Heat gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to preview the NBA offseason for the Miami Heat. Subscribe to Locked On Heat HERE: https://www.youtube.com/c/LockedOnHeat. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:08 - The Giannis Antetokounmpo Bogeyman6:47 - Miami Heat offseason vitals8:16 - Futures of Norman Powell & Andrew Wiggins14:41 - Will Miami give out any extensions?22:44 - The Heat's biggest roster needs25:38 - Trade targets for the Heat37:59 - What happens if Heat don't land a star?SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 is joined by Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) from Spotrac and The Front Office Show for an NBA offseason chaos draft! After that, he talks about some bigger, overarching topics and themes to monitor as we head into the summer. FOLLOW KEITH'S WORK HERE: https://www.spotrac.com/news/_/author/keith-smith.0:00 - INTRO3:54 - Pick No. 17:02 - Pick No. 29:18 - Pick No. 315:08 - Pick No. 418:41 - Pick No. 523:43 - Pick No. 628:19 - Pick No. 733:00 - Pick No. 837:38 - Pick No. 939:22 - Pick No. 1041:28 - Trade value of first-round picks46:22 - Changes to team-building51:52 - Other NBA trends to monitorSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 discuss a WILD Game 4 of the NBA Finals, keys for the Knicks and Spurs moving forward and the race to win Finals MVP. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO6:52 - Where did it go wrong for the Spurs?19:52 - Karl-Anthony Towns’ game-saving play23:03 - Mike Brown’s masterclass 30:43 - Victor Wembanyama’s approach 33:47 - The De’Aaron Fox conundrum47:37 - Is Wemby wearing down?51:59 - The greatness of OG Anunoby56:37 - Who is Finals MVP?1:02:41 - Can the Spurs come backSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to preview the 2026 NBA offseason for the Golden State Warriors! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:43 - Warriors offseason vitals4:05 - Stephen Curry extension6:19 - Draymond Green’s player option11:09 - Future of Kristaps Porzingis14:15 - Which other free agents will be back?18:56 - Brandin Podziemski extension22:59 - Biggest needs and trade / free-agent targets36:18 - How aggressive should the Dubs be?SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 run through their biggest takeaways through the first three NBA Finals games between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:55 - Tempo of the series5:47 - The Spurs changing Victor Wembanyam’s role12:43 - San Antonio’s defense17:25 - New York’s offensive speed23:37 - Jalen Brunson’s struggles27:53 - The Spurs found their offensive stride42:30 - What’s up with De’Aaron Fox?SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to preview the 2026 NBA offseason for the Oklahoma City Thunder! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO0:26 - OKC Thunder cap sheet and assets3:43 - How will they handle the second apron?5:43 - Second apron collateral damage12:29 - Cason Wallace extension18:39 - Biggest needs24:28 - Chet Holmgren's future31:01 - Thunder trade targetsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of Yahoo Sports and HBO Max gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to preview the NBA offseason for the Sacramento Kings. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:44 - Kings offseason vitals5:05 - What happens with DeMar DeRozan?14:33 - The Zach LaVine player option24:11 - How will the Kings approach the offseason?25:30 - Trade value rankings42:48 - Biggest needs + trade/free-agency targetsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 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 - INTRO1:01 - this season6:07 - Offseason vitals8:09 - The MLE11:46 - Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin free agency14:55 - Mark Williams’ restricted free agency19:30 - Best center for Devin Booker25:20 - Devin Booker’s timeline31:06 - Dillon Brooks extension34:01 - Oso Ighodaro extension34:55 - Biggest needs59:53 - Rasheer Fleming breakout?SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 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 - INTRO1:09 - Impressions of Ivica Zubac trade post-lottery7:18 - Pacers offseason cap vitals10:52 - How aggressive will they be?12:56 - Will they pay the tax?14:38 - Salary-dumping candidate15:51 - Most interesting extension candidate20:13 - Biggest needs + trade / FA targets38:49 - Indiana’s depthSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 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 - INTRO1:04 - Nets offseason vitals3:52 - 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 targetsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 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 - INTRO1:39 - The Sean Sweeney hire10:15 - Orlando Magic offseason vitals12:17 - Are the Magic okay being this expensive?19:36 - The Anthony Black extension and his future29:41 - Biggest needs39:11 - How aggressive will they be?42:28 - Potential targets55:10 - InjuriesSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 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 - INTRO2:37 - Spurs vs Knicks tactical questions 49:58 - Spurs and Knicks x-factors55:57 - Storylines and subplots1:07:20 - Spurs vs Knicks RAGEBAIT1:15:37 - Spurs vs Knicks predictions 1:20:05 - Oklahoma City Thunder offseason lookahead1:20:23 - Thunder offseason vitals1:23:49 - The Second-Apron Bogeyman1:32:34 - Cason Wallace extension1:38:44 - Thunder’s biggest needs1:44:23 - The Chet Holmgren talk1:51:08 - Thunder trade targetsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 gather around the Hardwood Knocks campfire to preview the 2026 NBA offseason for the Cleveland Cavaliers. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO0:25 - Cleveland Cavaliers offseason vitals3:12 - Will they stay in the second apron?4:10 - James Harden's next contract13:08 - Donovan Mitchell's future20:01 - Biggest needs + trade targets27:28 - Evan Mobley and Giannis Antetokounmpo33:14 - Fake trades galoreSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 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 - INTRO1:25 - Draft lottery reform34:40 - Orlando Magic hire Sean Sweeney36:24 - Dominance of the Knicks42:29 - Mitchell Robinson injury46:50 - How the Knicks were built 1:00:55 - Spurs vs Thunder1:24:40 - Cleveland Cavaliers offseason lookahead1:25:03 - Cavs offseason vitals1:27:58  - Will Cleveland stay in the second apron?1:28:56 - James Harden’s future1:37:48 - The Donovan Mitchell extension 1:44:39 - Biggest needs and trade / free-agent targets1:52:13 - Giannis Antetokounmpo for Evan Mobley?1:57:52 - Fake trades galoreSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks NBA campfire to preview the 2026 NBA offseason for the Minnesota Timberwolves. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:11 - Timberwolves offseason vitals5:20 - Cost of retaining Ayo Dosunmu10:04 - Do the Wolves need a big move?19:10 - Realistic trade targets36:28 - How much is ownership willing to spend?SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 Mort Jensen of 'The NBA Podcast' gather around the Hardwood Knocks campfire to for the officially official Toronto Raptors offseason lookahead. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO0:59 - Raptors offseason vitals3:11 - 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-Boyles9:23 - RJ Barrett Extension14:57 - Biggest needs + trade / free-agent targets35:59 - LaMelo Ball?!SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 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 - INTRO0:34 - The Jamahl Mosley hire8:47 - Pelicans offseason vitals 11:34 - How will they approach the offseason?16:48 - Trey Murphy III trade value21:31 - Zion Williamson27:36 - Any extensions in New Orleans?29:56 - Biggest needs + targetsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks NBA campfire to preview the 2026 NBA offseason for the Detroit Pistons. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:15 - Pistons offseason vitals5:15 - Will the Pistons use cap space?7:46 - Cost of Jalen Duren16:39 - Will Ausar Thompson get an extension?25:02 - Biggest needs + Trade / Free-Agency targets40:02 - How aggressive will Detroit be?SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 Mort Jensen of 'The NBA Podcast' gather around the Hardwood Knocks campfire to for the officially official Utah Jazz offseason lookahead. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:18 - Jazz offseason vitals4:29 - What do the Jazz do at No. 2?8:43 - Future of Ace Bailey14:46 - Walker Kessler’s price tag19:29 - Keyonte George extension23:43 - Biggest needs and trade / free-agent targets31:14 - Brice Sensabaugh extension + more trade targetsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 Mort Jensen of 'The NBA Podcast' gather around the Hardwood Knocks campfire to for the officially official Washington Wizards offseason lookahead. Find every offseason lookahead here. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO0:51 - Wizards offseason vitals3:46 - What will they do at No. 1?14:10 - Future of Trae Young23:04 - Future of Anthony Davis28:37 - Bilal Coulibaly extension31:52 - Wizards need and trade / free-agency targets SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 Mort Jensen of 'The NBA Podcast' gather around the Hardwood Knocks campfire to for the officially official Milwaukee Bucks offseason lookahead. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:51 - Bucks offseason vitals4:16 - The Giannis trade timeline 6:37 - Chances of Bucks keeping Giannis11:57 - Priorities in a Giannis trade16:33 - Potential Giannis trades28:15 - Dark Horse Giannis destinations 41:17 - Future of Ryan Rollins44:19 - Other needs and trade targetsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 announce the winners of our over/under competition and then draft 10 NBA free agents based on who's going to get MORE than the $15 million MLE this summer. This is an abridged addition of our BONUS pod. Get the full-length edition and many more benefits HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/hardwoodknocksnba/membership. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - Free-Agency Criteria3:43 - Over/Under contest winner6:47 - HWK Announcement9:55 - Pick No. 1 15:55 - Pick No. 220:55 - Pick No. 324:05 - Pick No. 428:04 - Pick No. 532:50 - Pick No. 636:45 - Pick No. 741:54 - Pick No. 845:51 - Pick No. 948:04 - Pick No. 10SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to preview the 2026 NBA offseason for the Denver Nuggets. TIMESTAMP⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:44 - Nuggets offseason vitals5:35 - Nikola Jokic extension14:06 - Peyton Watson’s restricted free agency 21:27 - Will Denver go into the second apron 27:43 - Can the Nuggets trade a starter and get better?45:25 - Biggest needs and trade targets49:46 - Other storylines to followSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to drop a handful of NBA offseason predictions in order of increasing spiciness. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:46 - Good players are going to get underpaid11:00 - More teams will create cap space 15:12 - The Denver Nuggets make core changes 24:20 - Zion Williamson, RJ Barrett and Ja Morant get traded 30:34 - Jalen Duren isn’t getting a five-year max38:01 - A restricted free agent signs an offer sheet that doesn’t get matched 44:15 - 52:01 - Giannis gets traded to a team that won a first-round series57:35 - LeBron James signs with the WarriorsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 convene to talk about Spurs vs Timberwolves, Cavaliers vs Pistons, the Knicks, the Thunder and the larger NBA playoff landscape.TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:19 - The Pistons have a Jalen Duren problem7:43 - Cade Cunningham needs more help20:23 - Have the Cavs figured out the Pistons?25:42 - Pistons-Cavs Game 6 predictions 30:28 - Dylan Harper is a star33:38 - Are the Timberwolves finished?51:40 - Knicks’ preferred Eastern Conference Finals opponent55:24 - Are the OKC Thunder inevitable?SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 is joined by Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) of Bleacher Report, Forbes and SI to discuss the Philadelphia 76ers' firing Daryl Morey, what it means for their future and also their overall offseason. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:39 - Did Daryl Morey deserve to get fired?14:02 - Has the Sixers’ direction now changed?23:09 - Will Philly avoid the luxury tax?28:22 - What happens with Kelly Oubre Jr. and Quentin Grimes?34:35 - Biggest needs and trade / free-agent targets44:39 - Chances of a Joel Embiid or Paul George trade57:30 - Dominick Barlow's future1:00:14 - Paul George trades galoreSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to preview the 2026 NBA offseason for the Boston Celtics. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:32 - Celtics offseason vitals5:20 - Was this season a waste?11:20 - Future Neemias Queta16:05 - The Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylen Brown talk25:19 - Biggest needs and trade / free-agency targets40:16 - Payton Pritchard extension40:51 - Jaylen Brown's future in BostonSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 unload the takeaways clip for every Round 2 series of the NBA playoffs. TIMESTAMPS⤵️Knicks-Sixers (3:35)Pistons-Cavs (25:52)Thunder-Lakers (43:48)Spurs-Timberwolves (50:03)SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 Mort Jensen of 'The NBA Podcast' take a break from Round 2 of the NBA playoffs to catch up on all the latest (and not-so-latest) news and rumors flying around the Association. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:50 - Masai Ujiri to the Dallas Mavericks12:35 - Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets31:18 - New Orleans Pelicans coaching search46:27 - Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors54:43 - Portland Trail Blazers going after Giannis?1:06:38 - Tayler Jenkins to Milwaukee and Giannis’ future1:13:48 - Boston Celtics interested in Giannis1:19:35 - Chicago Bulls hire Bryson Graham1:30:09 - Orlando Magic coaching search 1:35:49 - Brandon Miller injury1:37:03 - Miami Heat future 1:42:30 - Future of Anthony Davis and Brian Keefe with Washington WizardsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT 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 take turns trying to guess an NBA player's identity based off clues they received from listeners. Join our Discord to partake in the Guess-A-Player fun! SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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 dive into their most pressing questions and takeaways from the playoffs so far, from big-picture topics for eliminated teams to general musings about ongoing series and second-round matchups to come. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:45 - Jaden McDaniels and the Timberwolves 10:12 - Are the Knicks East favorites? 22:17 - Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers31:39 - What's the newest offensive trend for the playoffs?38:41 - Where do the Denver Nuggets go from here?50:59 - Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers57:58 - Tougher matchup for the Thunder: Rockets or Lakers?1:01:19 - Are the Phoenix Suns stuck?1:07:57 - Which players have you changed your opinion of the most?1:13:26 - San Antonio Spurs vs Minnesota Timberwolves 1:17:44 - NBA draft lottery reformSUPPORT 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]